(WXYZ) — While the calendar has flipped to November, many people are already in the holiday spirit, and that includes bars and restaurants in metro Detroit.
There are plenty of places hosting pop-up holiday bars in November and December. Below you'll find a list of the latest bars.
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Right in Campus Martius and Cadillac Square, the famous Cadillac Lodge and the new Chalet 313 are two holiday bars in Downtown Detroit.
Both serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, with Cadillac Lodge also having some food options. Both will be open Wednesday through Sunday.
Whiskey Wonderland at Detroit City Distillery
For the fourth straight year, Detroit City Distillery's tasting room in Eastern Market is transforming for the holidays into a whiskey wonderland. The bar features lights and festive drinks from a special menu using the distillery's award-winning spirits. It will open Nov. 26.
The Skip inside The Belt in Downtown Detroit is going tropical once again this holiday season for Sippin' Santa. You can make reservations and try tropical drinks in a variety of holiday mugs.
It runs Nov. 18 through Dec. 31 and is open Tuesdays-Thursdays and Sundays from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. and Fridays & Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Miracle pop-up at The Oakland and Dragonfly
Miracle, another national pop-up, is taking place at The Oakland Art Novelty Co. in Ferndale and Dragonfly in New Center Detroit. It will run from Nov. 23 through Dec. 31 at both locations.
Dragonfly will be open Tuesdays-Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. The Oakland will be open 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. daily
Cocktail bar and restaurant Iron Gate is bringing back its fun and delicious holiday pop-up. They're located right in Downtown Wyandotte on Biddle and have a menu that includes a mix of cocktails, fun shots and delicious food.
Reservations are encouraged but bar seating is first-come, first-served, and the bar is open every day.
The holiday pop-up along Bagley in Southwest Detroit returns once again with a variety of holiday-themed drinks. They're open every day starting Nov. 19.
Weiss Distillery in Clawson brought back Weiss on Ice again in 2025. The winter wonderland menu includes a mix of drinks with their craft spirits. Weiss on ice starts Nov. 18.
Park 600 at the Royal Park Hotel
The bar and restaurant inside The Royal Park Hotel transform for the holidays on certain days of the week. It features an upside-down Christmas tree, lights, garland and more. It's open Thursdays through Saturdays and is first-come-first-serve starting Nov. 13. It will also be open Monday, Nov. 24, Wednesday, Nov. 26, and Dec. 28-31.
Jingle at Ale Mary's and Terry's Terrace
Ale Mary's Beer Hall in Royal Oak has been transforming into Jingle for years now, and it's back again in 2025. The pop-up features festive drinks and delicious food. It begins Nov. 15.
It will also pop-up at Terry's Terrace in Harrison Township starting Nov. 15.
The Octopus' Beer Garden in Mt. Clemens will transform for the holiday season into the Octopus' Christmas Garden. They'll have a holiday-themed cocktail menu and food in their heated, enclosed holiday patio. A date has not yet been announced.
On Fort St. in Trenton, Brewligans has transformed into a holiday bar with a festive menu of food and drinks. You can try a variety of holiday-themed cocktails, "holiday dranks" and "alohalidays delctibles" for food. The bar and restaurant is open every day.
Big League Brews on Ecorse Rd. in Taylor is also getting decked out for the holidays. They are open every day.
Caseys of Walled Lake, located on Maple Rd., is bringing a Christmas pop-up bar to the area. They said they'll be "bringing you all the festive cheer, spiked eggnog, and holiday magic you can handle."
Located in Downtown Detroit, Side Hustle Lounge next to Mootz is returning to Santa's Side Hustle starting Monday, Nov. 24. It will be the Elf-themed bar with food, drinks and more.
The pop-up is open Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to midnight, Friday from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday from 2 p.m. to 1 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday. No reservations required.
In Downtown Rochester, The Hemmingway Room has transformed into a winter wonderland with holiday decorations.
The bar is walk-in only and open 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Wednesday and 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday through Saturday.
Evening Bar
The speakeasy inside the Shinola Hotel will transform into Model T-iki, an immersive tropical cocktail experience starting in December.
If you know of any other bars, please email max.white@wxyz.com and we can add them to the list.
