If you want to sneak some drinks from Santa’s secret stash, you’ll have to wind up at The Naughty List. Located inside the Canopy by Hilton Hotel in Minneapolis, this decked out holiday bar features a list of luxury cocktails, mocktails, and delicious food. Reservations preferred, walk-ins welcome; first-come first-serve. 

The Winery at Sovereign Estate is transformed into an illuminated winter wonderland called the Spirit of Winter. It boasts over twenty miles of musical, synchronized lights strung over 20 acres of lakeshore property. This is an outdoor, walking event where guests can stroll the beautifully decorated grounds with an array of family friendly activities and enjoy festive holiday drinks and food. Adults in the groups are invited to visit the Nutcracker Suite, a decorated Christmas lounge complete with holiday-themed appetizers and cocktails like the Sugarplum Fairy Martini. Tickets available on the website.

What’s better than being surrounded in Christmas magic? How about live music every day of the week and never a cover charge!  Sip on specialty Christmas cocktails and listen to all sorts of music from BOB’s own Homegrown Artists to blues, bluegrass, jazz, rock and everything in between. Stop by for Country-oke and sing along to your favorite Country classics with a live band backing you.

Experience the magic of Minnesota winter at the 2nd Annual Winter Wonderland Pop-Up Jingle Bar in the Fair on 4 at MOA®. This year’s event is bigger and more dazzling, with snowflakes, white trees, icicles, and a festive color palette of blue, silver, gold, and white creating a full-on Winter Wonderland atmosphere. Guests can enjoy themed, handcrafted cocktails, hot scratch-made foods, and an exclusive Winter Wonderland limited-time menu in a lively setting. The venue also features fun activities like axe throwing, electric go-karts, modern electric darts, and arcade games. With three Instagram-worthy backdrops and two decorated bar areas, there are plenty of photo opportunities. Best of all, the Jingle Bar is free to visit, and you can even book a private holiday party to celebrate in style at this festive, all-ages destination.

Medina’s elves have been busy at work creating Robert’s Reindeer Lounge, and decorating every inch of the bar and restaurant. Adorned with lights, trees, and cherished holiday decor, the Reindeer Lounge will be the spot you’ll want to spend time with co-workers, family and friends!

Tis the season for merry moments, jolly drinks, and festive food! Immerse yourself and your loved ones in a Christmas explosion at Santa’s Social Club. Taste the holiday spirit with themed cocktails and snacks in a friendly social environment.

The Twinkle Taproom shines with over 12,000 dazzling Christmas Lights inside Mana Brewing in downtown Shakopee. Family friendly atmosphere with delicious fire-cooked pizza, pretzels, cocktails, and of course– beer brewed with extra holiday cheer! 

Wall-to-wall, ceiling to floor, Lola’s LakeHouse decks the halls with Christmas decor for the Jingle Bar! Set a date with your most festive friends and prepare for all sorts of cheerful frivolity from craft cocktails and mocktails to festive fare, live music and so much more! Dive-in to several holiday-themed rooms overlooking the beautiful Lake Waconia. Reservations recommended for dining room. Jingle Bar is first-come, first-serve.