Christmas pop-ups are... well, popping up everywhere this month! If you could use a whole lot of holiday cheer, here are some of the bars & restaurants in Iowa that will be decked out from top to bottom in lights, trees, ornaments, and other Christmas decor in 2025!

*List will be updated as more information becomes available*

GALLERY INFORMATION

How LPSF Stole Christmas

• LP Street Food, Cedar Rapids
• Runs November 24th through January 4th
• Reservations are STRONGLY recommended, "there may be very limited space for walk-ins" - make yours online HERE

Holiday Pop-Up

• Midtown Station, Cedar Rapids
• Debuted in mid-November

Christmas Town Station

• Czech Town Station, Cedar Rapids
• Debuted November 24th

Daisy's Garage

• Daisy's Garage, Cedar Rapids
• Debuted November 5th
• Parties of 7 or more can make a reservation by calling 319-654-5806

FinchMas

• Goldfinch Tap + Eatery, Marion
• Debuted November 17th
• Check out a list of upcoming holiday events HERE

Tinsel Town Supper Club

• the hip-stir, Marion
• Runs November 25th through through January 18th
• Reservations are highly recommended (party sizes are limited to 8 people) - make yours online HERE

Big Christmas

• Barrel House, Marion/Coralville/Dubuque
• Debuted November 17th

Sleigh Bar

• Tin Roost, North Liberty
• Runs November 20th through January 31st
• Walk-ins welcome, but reservations are encouraged - make yours online HERE

The Jinglestube

• Bierstube Bar at Ox Yoke Inn, Amana
• Debuted November 21st
• Open Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to close and Sunday from 10 a.m. to close

Santa's Saloon

• The Palace Saloon Bar & Grill, Dyersville
• Debuts November 26th
• Check out a list of upcoming holiday events HERE

Wonderland

• Driftless Pizza Co, Dubuque
• Runs November 14th through January 4th
• Reservations are highly recommended - makes yours online HERE

Mistletoe

• The Shed (under the Grandstand) at Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, Davenport
• Runs November 21st through December 28th
• Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Live music on Saturdays

Big Christmas

• Central Standard, Bettendorf
• Runs November 18th through January 4th
• Reservations are highly recommended - make yours online HERE

SnowGlobe

• Exile Brewing Co., Des Moines
• Runs November 11th through January 11th
• "Reservations go quickly, we recommend making them as soon as you can!" - make yours HERE
• Check out a list of upcoming holiday events HERE

Miracle on Ingersoll

• The Station on Ingersoll, Des Moines
• Runs November 20th through January 3rd
• Make your reservation online HERE
• Check out a list of upcoming holiday events HERE

Miracle at Jordan Creek

• Jordan Creek Town Center, West Des Moines
• Runs November 20th through December 31st
• Make your reservation online HERE
• Check out a list of upcoming holiday events HERE

Rudolph’s Rooftop

• The Republic on Grand, Des Moines
• Runs November 14th through December 31st
• No reservations required - first-come, first-served
• Check out a list of upcoming holiday events HERE

Tinsel

• Either/Or, Des Moines
• Runs November 4th through January 4th
• Reservations and walk-ins welcome - reserve a table HERE

Santa Paws

• Paws and Pints, Des Moines
• Runs November 14th through December 30th
• "Dogs are welcome on the patio, in the park, or in a day suite, but are not allowed inside the indoor restaurant."

Naughty List

• Good News, Darling, Des Moines
• Runs November 12th through December 30th

Nice List

• Secret Admirer, Des Moines
• Runs November 12th through December 30th

Abbie’s Stole Christmas

• Abbie's, Bondurant
• Debuted November 18th
• Parties of 6 or more can make a reservation by calling 515-957-8545

The Jolly Elf

• Main Street Café & Bakery, Ankeny
• Debuted November 13th

Elfed Up

• Destination Grille, Grimes
• Runs November 29th through December 30th
• Open Fridays & Saturdays from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. (kitchen closes at 9 p.m.)
• Reservations are highly encouraged - call 515-355-1153
• Check public availability HERE

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