Find Holiday Cheer and Beer at these Cleveland Christmas Bars

In The Land, we take our holidays seriously. You’ll see bright light displays, ginormous decorated trees and joyful holiday decor just about everywhere you go. And no, we don’t stop there. This is the time of year when Christmas-themed bars pop up left and right as magically as Santa sliding down a chimney. Get in the holiday spirit with a holiday spirit (or two) at one of these fine, festive merrymaking establishments.

XMAS Bar in the Flats (Open)

It’s no secret that Clevelanders love The Flats. Who wouldn’t want to drink and be merry right near the water? This season, you can do just that at XMAS Bar, located on the Flats East Bank. Enjoy Christmas-themed cocktails and food any day of the week, leaving you zero excuses to be anything less than jolly this season.

The Christmas Corner Bar at Around The Corner (Open)

Popular local watering hole Around The Corner transforms into The Christmas Corner Bar in Lakewood every holiday season. Come for the Christmas cocktails, but stay for the Christmas Karaoke at this festive neighborhood eatery where everything you see looks a lot like Christmas.

The Holiday Bar at Foundation Room (Nov. 20)

Headed to a show at House of Blues? During the holiday season head upstairs to the Foundation Room at the iconic concert venue to be transported to a winter wonderland. Twinkling lights and trees all around, completing your perfect night of live music and holiday cheer right in the heart of Downtown.

Saint Nick's Social Club at Society Speakeasy (Nov. 21)

This pop-up concept originated in New York City and has made its way across the country to set up right here in The Land. If you’re looking for ridiculously delicious and well-crafted Christmas cocktails, this is your place. What’s Christmas without a Christmapolitan or a Holiday Spiked Chai? If you’re feeling extra festive, you have your pick between the Nice Shot and the Naughty Shot, but don’t forget: Santa is watching.

Secret Cellar Christmas Bar at Great Lakes Brewing Company (Nov. 26)

After more than 30 years of Christmas Ale, what better way to celebrate than at this cozy secret cellar bar at Great Lakes Brewing Co.? If you’re a true Ale fanatic (and really, who isn’t?), treat yourself to a Christmas Ale Sandwich along with a Ralphie’s Revenge (a Christmas ale with a shot of Fireball…whoa). May Santa’s sleigh guide you, my friend.

Holiday Spirits: Poured by Nuevo at Tower City Center (Nov. 30)

This Tower City eatery is joining the pop-up festivities with specialty holiday-themed beverages – both alcoholic and non. With the grand holiday décor throughout Tower City and the new Skylight Park, Grinches and Scrooges alike will have no choice but to feel all that holiday spirit. The best part? After you’ve enjoyed a drink or two, you can pick up all those last-minute holiday gifts and stocking stuffers and finish off that yuletide to-do list.

Sleigh at JACK Casino (Nov. 26)

Located on the third floor of JACK Casino is the holly jolly holiday bar we all needed this season. The pop-up features warm and cold seasonally-themed drinks, unique holiday décor and more photo opportunities than you can name reindeer, perfect for showing your friends and family how you slayed your night at Sleigh.

Re:bar Christmas Bar

Re:bar is BACK. The beloved downtown bar and restaurant brought all of the energy to the Gateway District with events and live DJs for every gameday. Now just over the bridge on the corner of W.25th and Detroit Ave, Re:bar is reopening with their Christmas Bar this November. Make your way there this holiday season to enjoy quality food and bevs with all the holiday flare.