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Chicago bars decorated for the holiday season

From surfing Santas to Christmas trees, Chicago's bars have truly decked the halls this holiday season

Written by
Elizabeth Atkinson
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There's no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than sipping on a hot cocktail in a cheery spot or snuggling up at a bar with a fireplace, so we found a few places to get into the holiday spirit. From tiki spots to late night dance parties with Christmas lights, Chicago's decking the halls with Christmas cheer.

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Bars with the best holiday decor

  • Bars
  • Dive bars
  • Logan Square
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This Logan Square hotspot always has Christmas lights up in the back area, but for Christmas they've decked out the whole space with Christmas lights to get into the spirit.
  • Bars
  • Cocktail bars
  • Avondale
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Lost Lake has dressed up as Sippin' Santa's Surf Shack through December 24, complete with tiki drinks in Santa mugs and Christmas lights all over the place. You might even find a highball with a surfing Santa on it.
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  • Restaurants
  • American
  • River North
For dance parties and bottle service, head to Fremont. They've filled the top floor with snowflakes and have wreaths hanging around the whole space.
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