Ah, the holidays—a time for twinkling lights, cozy nights, and reliving our favorite Christmas classics. When it comes to holiday films, Home Alone holds a special place in our hearts. From Chicago, the film's hometown, to cities across the country, we’ve rounded up the top four spots where you can relive the magic of the movie.
These themed bars are packed with holiday magic, quirky nods to the film, themed drinks, iconic decorations, and enough cheer to make even Old Man Marley crack a smile. Grab your passport to Christmas nostalgia as we count down the top four Home Alone bar pop-ups you won’t want to miss this holiday season!
The Almost Home Alone Christmas Pop-Up may be the coolest Xmas Pop-Up Bar in the entire country. Located in Chicago’s Wrigleyville area, 3801 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, there are plenty of Home Alone inspired festive cocktails and food options here.Try the Polka King Punch with Titos, Hardly Water Blueberry Basil, Cranberry juice, and Pom juice. The Southbend Shovel Slayer is made with Casamigos Blanco, Q Grapefruit soda, lime juice, and Hellfire Bitters. The Fuller features Captain Morgan, Lime Juice, and Pepsi. And last but not least, try Marv’s favorite, the Hot Iron Old Fashioned; Bulleit Bourbon, Twisted Tea, Hot Honey, and Marvs' Secret Spice Mix.
Food options include Filthy Animal Fries, McCallister Family Secret Crab Dip, Kevin’s Cheese Pizza, Why the Hell Are You Dressed Like a Chicken Dinner, and I Can't Be a Wimp I'm the Man of the House. The Filthy Animal Fries are French fries topped with beef gravy, house made pork belly lardon, caramelized onions, raclette cheese, and gremolata.
Also, you can purchase the Almost Home Alone Mug or Almost Home Alone T-shirt. This is one extraordinary Christmas Pop-Up Bar!
Welcome to The Home Alone Xmas Pop-Up at Cortland's Garage. Located at 1 N Vail Ave, Arlington Heights, IL, this event is great for friends and family. The bar is decked out with ornaments, décor, stockings, and all things Home Alone. There's even Wet Bandit mugshot wallpaper of Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern.
Specialty drinks include The Wet Bandit, Duncan’s Toy Chest, The Uncle Frank, and The South Bend Shovel Slayer. Specialty food items include Buzz’s Burgers, Uncle Franks Finger Foods, and much more.
Don’t forget to snap a picture or two!
For the month of December Easy Street Pizza, 711 Devon Ave, Park Ridge, IL, turns into Little Nero's Pizza. The Xmas Pop-Up is decorated with Home Alone décor from floor to ceiling. Presents hang from the ceiling, there are movie posters near the bar, movie quotes, and wanted Wet Bandit flyers.
There is a very festive food and cocktail menu. Featuring Kevin’s homemade sundaes, lots of pizza, Little Nero’s pizza boxes for all delivery and carry out pizzas, and I Made My Family Disappear mac and cheese with fried chicken.
This is a lot of fun!
The Home Alone Xmas Pop-Up at Towne & Oak, 921 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL, is literally less than a mile away from the Home Alone house! The iconic, Georgian-style red brick home is located at 671 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka, IL. Towne & Oak, a modern café, creates scenes from Home Alone.
Featuring the iconic entry staircase, wanted posters of The Wet Bandits, and a map of Kevin’s battle plan. Kevin’s Mac and Cheese is on the menu! Try the Peppermint Mocha Latte and Cookie Butter Latte. This Pop-Up will make the McCallister’s proud!
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