There's no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than by immersing yourself in a holiday wonderland! Here are some of the bars & restaurants in Eastern and Central Iowa that are kicking off holiday pop ups in November and December of 2026:

*This list will be updated as more 2026 information becomes available*

GALLERY INFORMATION

The Jolly Elf

• Main Street Café & Bakery, Ankeny
• Runs November 14th through January 5th
• "No ticket. No cover. No reservations. Walk right in."

Big Christmas

• Central Standard, Bettendorf
• Runs November 11th through January 10th
• Reservations must be made online HERE

Holly Jolly Hive Christmas Pop Up Bar

• Community Field, Burlington
• Runs November 13th through December 12th
  • Fridays from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Saturdays from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A Very Merry Big Grove

• Big Grove Brewery Locations
  • Cedar Rapids - November 12th through January 5th
  • Des Moines - November 10th through January 5th
  • Iowa City - November 24th through January 5th
  • Solon - November 16th through January 5th
• Reservations are strongly recommended (Solon location is walk-ins ONLY) - make them online HERE

Christmas Town Station

• Czech Town Station, Cedar Rapids
• Opens November 4th
• Make a reservation by calling 319-200-5776 (no reservations are accepted before 2 p.m. on Saturdays/Sundays)

Holly Jolly Holiday Pop Up

• LP Street Food, Cedar Rapids
• Runs November 17th through January 3rd
• "There may be very limited space for walk-ins, reservations are strongly recommended" - make a reservation online HERE

Mistletoe Mixer

• The Shed (under the Grandstand) at Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, Davenport
• Runs November 20th through December 26th
• Open Fridays & Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Tinsel

• Either/Or, Des Moines
• Runs November 3rd through January 4th
• Make a reservation online HERE

SnowGlobe

• Exile Brewing Co., Des Moines
• Runs November 10th through January 10th
• Reservations must be made online HERE

Miracle at Jordan Creek

• Jordan Creek Town Center, West Des Moines
• Runs November 20th through December 31st
• Make your reservation online HERE

Winter Wonderland - Holiday Spectacular

• Nightingale Cocktail, Des Moines
• Opens November 18th
• Open Wednesday through Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Snow Ball on Friday & Saturday Nights at 9 p.m. (ages 21+)
• Tickets are required - purchase them HERE

Naughty List

• Nothing Major, Des Moines
• Runs November 11th through December 30th

Santa Paws

• Paws and Pints, Des Moines
• Opens November 13th
• "Dogs are welcome on the patio, in the park, or in a day suite, but are not allowed inside the indoor restaurant."

Rudolph’s Rooftop

• The Republic on Grand, Des Moines
• Runs November 6th through December 31st

Nice List

• Secret Admirer, Des Moines
• Runs November 11th through December 30th

Miracle on Ingersoll

• The Station on Ingersoll, Des Moines
• Runs November 20th through January 3rd
  • Fridays from 4 p.m. to midnight
  • Saturdays from 11 a.m. to midnight
  • Sundays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Make your reservation online HERE

Driftless Wonderland

• Driftless Pizza Co, Dubuque
• Runs November 10th through January 3rd
• "Reservations are highly recommended during Wonderland. Walk ins are still welcome, but expect long waits" - make a reservation online HERE

The Holiday Collection

• The Magnolia, Dubuque
• Runs November 25th through January 3rd
• "More details coming soon"

Santa's Saloon

• The Palace Saloon Bar & Grill, Dyersville
• Opens November 25th
• Check out a list of upcoming holiday events HERE

Elfed Up

• Destination Grille, Grimes
• Runs November 27th through December 30th (see open dates HERE)
• Reservations are highly encouraged - call 515-355-1153

The Jingle Bar

• Pour Choices Neighborhood Bar, Grimes
• Opens November 4th

Tinsel Town

• the hip-stir, Marion
• Runs November 24th through through January 3rd
• "Advance reservations are strongly encouraged as seating is limited" - make a reservation online HERE

Sleigh Bar

• Tin Roost, North Liberty
• Runs November 13th through December 30th
• "Reservations are highly encouraged but not required" - make a reservation online HERE
• Groups of 8+ are recommended to make a reservation by phone at 319-626-2331

Jingle Bell Junction

• Gilroy's, West Des Moines
• Runs November 4th through January 24th

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READ MORE: A Big List of November 2026 Events in Eastern Iowa & Beyond