Holiday Pop-up Bars in South Bend & Mishawaka

Whether you’re chasing a cozy winter vibe, a hilarious photo op, or a drink that tastes like pure Christmas spirit, South Bend and Mishawaka’s holiday pop-ups are ready to make your nights merry and memorable.

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Brasserie 23 has transformed into a festive wonderland with their Miracle Bar. Twinkling lights, vintage holiday décor, and themed cocktails set the stage for the most joyful time of the year. Sip on playful favorites like the Snowball Old Fashioned and Christmaspolitan, all served in collectible glassware that’s as fun as the drinks themselves. Sip out of a unicorn, Christmas mouse, and so much more. You can also purchase these special mugs to take home or gift for the holidays!

Private event space is available for larger groups and corporate gatherings looking to celebrate in style.

Check out a few of the cocktails below. There are a lot more, including mocktail options and holiday shots.

Snowball Old-Fashioned

Rye whiskey, gingerbread, aromatic & wormwood bitters, orange essence (pictured left)

Candy Cane Lane

White rum, vanilla liquer, dark creme de cacao, minty amaro, candy cane, soy milk (pictured right)

Blitzen Barrel

Cream sherry, scotch, PX sherry, honey, sesame (pictured left)

Dancing Sugarplums

Gin, limoncello, plum wine, plum milk syrup, lemon, tiki bitters, nutmeg (pictured right)

Sidebar is back with their iconic holiday pop-up in downtown South Bend. Completely covered in lights and nostalgic Christmas decor, Mixen' & Blitzen will have you in the holiday vibes all month long. Don't miss their special drink menu that features a lineup of drinks with movie themes. Good luck ordering the "You Smell Like Beef & Cheese" with a straight face!

Below are a few fun options, but there are many more to choose from. There is also a mocktail option, as well as holiday shots.

You Smell Like Beef & Cheese

Strawberries, chili, cacao, citrus, Zucca & Four Roses Bourbon (pictured above)

Coconut milk, aperol, raspberry shrub, cacao, pineapple, citrus, vodka, bubbles (pictured above)

Bumbu cream rum infused with peppermint, vodka, Fino, Suze, citrus, simple (pictured above)

Ramazzotti, biscotti mix, allspice, Deacon, McQueen - topped with a biscotti! (pictured above)

Hazelnut, cherry vanilla, Oloroso, vermouth, Four Roses Bourbon, Bumbu, topped with smoked banana cream (pictured above)

The Exchange got a tropical holiday makeover with Sippin’ Santa, a festive tiki pop-up bar bringing island cheer to the most wonderful time of the year. Get your mele kalikimaka vibes on as sip on cocktails that'll take you on a holiday vacation. The menu features cocktails like the Frost Bite, Sugar Plum Mai Tai, Coco Ho Ho Ho, and the namesake Sippin’ Santa, each crafted with holiday flair and served in festive glassware available for purchase to take home.

Below are a few favorites, among many other options. Mocktails and a holiday shot are also available.

Sippin' Santa

Aged Demerara rum, amaro, lemon, orange, nutmeg & ginger syrups (pictured left)

Pineapple Upside Down Cask

Dark & gold Jamaican rums, lemon, pineapple upside-down mix, cherry liquer (pictured right)

Haitian & Nicaraguan rums, lime, orgeat & cinnamon syrups, plum mix (pictured above)

Gold Jamaican rum, lime, coconut, pineapple, pandan syrup, banana liquer (pictured above)

Tequila, sage, pineapple, lime, cranberry syrup, spiced cranberry bitters (pictured above)

Craftmas at Craft One Half is serving pure holiday throwback magic. Settle into that cozy, old-school vibe that feels like flipping through winter catalogs and circling every dream gift on the page. The menu is stacked, the room leans all the way into nostalgia, and each cocktail gives a little nod to holidays past. Experience it now through Dec. 28. And if you need a breather from those probing family questions on Christmas night, they’ll be open.

Walk into a winter wonderland at the Legends Holiday Pop-Up bar. You'll be surrounded by decorative trees, inflatable friends and festive cocktails for all of your holiday fun!