Such a cute pop up in Wrigleyville where there are other Christmas pop up. It's pretty busy but you're be able to find a seat. They have a display of the drinks and it's pretty cool. Really liked how they decorated everything and it really makes it feel good. Overall the workers are pretty nice even when they're busy. I like the Christmas ornaments in the back and there's a lot of tv around for you to enjoy watching your favorite team play. read more

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Came here for a Mommy&Daughter date before Christmas, I've been here before and it is better than I remember! I had 2 drinks which were so good, and my burger was fantastic! My daughter had a tomato soup & grilled cheese which was also delicious! I love that they play Christmas music and the Elf movie on one of the TVs. The staff was tentative and welcoming. If you are a Buddy the Elf fan you'll definitely love it here! read more

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Was looking up holiday bars to visit on our trip to Chicago and was satisfied to see that this place didn't charge an entry fee unlike many others in the area. They really went all out with their Elf theme. From the hanging elf legs on the ceiling, to the elf table clothes, and even caddy's of maple syrup at each table to reference the movie. We only shared one drink but enjoyed getting to soak up the whole experience. read more

Elf’d Up - Eggnog espresso martini - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Over the top fun. The holiday drink menu is so adorable. The amount of decorations covering the space are fantastic. The theme covers every corner of the bar. The employees have an awesome sense of humor and are incredibly friendly. Definitely a must go! read more

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SANTA! I know him! This Elf-themed bar is pure holiday magic. The vibe and decorations are the main event--a spectacular takeover of lights and Buddy the Elf scenes that truly transport you! Every detail is spot-on, down to the perfectly curated Christmas soundtrack. Shoutout to the staff--they are simply superb, super friendly, and wonderfully generous with their pours. The themed drinks? Perfectly crafted. Stop by for the most festive night out! read more

Elf’d Up - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Doesn't get more decked out than this!!! I love how 110% they went with this!!! So much fun. A lot of space too. I love that the bar goes super deep in so you can find more tables and room to hang out in the back bar area. read more

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Was here with family for experience. Drinks quite expensive and decors are nice. Took a long time for food to come and portion was small. Overall good but again just for experience nothing else. read more

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Fun bar! My favorite movie! I wish buddy was there. The drinks were great too! Definitely best kept secret! read more

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Family fun time celebrating my niece 25th birthday! This place is amazing! Very welcoming, the staff is on point! Shout out to our waitress (Evelyn) and the security Jacob and Rick for being awesome... THIS PLACE IS A 20!! You guys should absolutely check this place out!!! read more

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Fun Christmas bar with plenty of decor! The drinks were not the best but the chicken tenders and tater tots were fine. It's worth it to visit for one drink and enjoy the holiday spirit. read more

Elf’d Up - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What a great holiday experience! From entry make sure you have your ID because they will be checking it at the door, the customer service was amazing. There are two bar areas on front and one in the back. For more holiday experience, I was just sitting in the back area, the ambience will definitely put you in the mood. We ordered holiday drinks as well as just regular hot chocolate and had to order of loaded nachos. All the drinks hit the spot and appropriate if you're looking for an outing with your friends during the holiday season this is it. If you attend on Sunday, I will suggest coming early due to the Football games that are playing in the bar. It gets pretty busy. There is on street parking. If you can find a spot as this is Wrigleyville, there is a parking garage less than a mile up from the location. Enjoy! read more

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The decor was super Christmas-y and nostalgic. Felt like a winter wonderland with libations. The bar staff was attentive and friendly. When I told them I was visiting from out of town they expressed they were happy to host me. Chicago is always a good time when I visit and this time was even better read more

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Such a fun place! Been wanting to come here for so long now, and it didn't disappoint! We got the mules and they were delicious! Service was great , and the vibes were there! Will be back next holiday season! read more

Elf'd Up was incredible. Super fun a great vibe. Cool drinks, excellent food and were able to get a table. Staff was fun and the decor was quite "out of this world" - like being at the North Pole! It is a "DO NOT MISS" if you are in Wrigleyville. Oh, and NO COVER! We're going back next year with friends. Bring on the 4 Food Groups - Candy, Candy Cane, Candy Corn and Syrup!! read more

The cocktails are tasty and strong! Vlad was so friendly and took amazing photos of my group!

Elf'd up was a nice pop up Christmas bar in Chicago. My drink was nasty, and my server brought me more chocolate to put in my drink to help it out, but my drink was still not good. Fun atmosphere though! read more

False Advertising!!! Website says under 21 before 6:00pm. So I show up before 6:00pm with an 18 year old and a 20 year old only to be turned away because "management" changed the hours. Get your sh*t together and stop wasting people's time. read more

Staff is very attentive and nice. Prices are very high with a Mich Ultra Draft costing $10 and a shot of Jameson being $15. Really want to support local places in the off season but that is difficult to do at those prices. There were only 7 customers in this establishment on the early afternoon we were there. read more

Great atmosphere and service but the music is a little too loud to have a conversation!

I came at a terrible day where they had a bar hopping event and closed off this bar to the general public unless you had a wristband. After getting a wristband, I came inside and they did not even offer their typical menu food items, just a breakfast buffet. The buffet was okay, they only offered 4 things, I'm just disappointed. By decoration, the whole place was really too dressed up. I liked the food I had, I just think this place may be overrated much like everything else you see on the internet read more

Awesome holiday fun for the whole family. Brought our 4 kids age 21 thru 10 early afternoon and had a blast.

Ambiance was spot on. It was really festive and decked out filled with fake snow, signs from the movie, and the TVs had the movie playing as well. I think the drink prices were a bit steep for what was offered. Due to the area, competition nearby, and Christmas time; I can see why it was priced the way it was. Service was friendly and polite, but if you were at a table (like we were) you might be waiting for the server to circle back due to the crowd size. read more

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Great experience. Perfect start to a holiday weekend in Chicago. A lit of fun, cool drinks. Surprised the wings were among the best I've had. One thing that is not a complaint but a warning: there is a line to get in. People start lining up a half hour before open. I say this because we had reservations elsewhere at noon and couldn't find this info online so played it safe and got there at 10 and it was the right call. At least during the day they only let in number of people for seats available and it was full first thing. read more

Seriously one of the best pop up Christmas experiences in Chicago. From the decor to the drinks, food and service. I couldn't be more pleasantly surprised. As busy as it is, the servers and bartenders do such a great job at quick professional service and presentation. I traveled here to experience this place after seeing Buddy the elf break a window last year and boy, I'm glad I did!! So worth the wait. Worth the hype. I will be recommending to everyone I talk to about my trip to Chicago!! Great atmosphere! Even better service!! Five stars all around! read more

Came on a very busy Saturday night. Came for the decor/Xmas bar. We actually wanted to go to Santa baby bar but they were only taking reservations which we didn't have. So came next door. This place was cute. There's a bar in the back. Was cool to see buddy the Elf here. He was in character the whole night. Drinks took a long time. My friends were up front and they kept getting passed up by other people. Not sure what that was about. Were not aggressive so not sure that had a lot to do with it. Didn't want to fight the college kids to get a drink. The hot chocolate bar looked cool. I just wanted a toasted marshmallow, which I got (1 per drink), and it was so good. They have many xmas themed drinks. It was very crowded. Music was mixed xmas and top 40 read more

Elf’d Up - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place was super cute themed for Christmas! The food came out on time and was good. The service was a little slow but they were busy.

HORRIBLE!! Diana pretended to act like a manager but was just a clueless, rude individual trying to play hero for her equally awful server coworker. Instead of resolving issues, she came across as a condescending, defensive, and completely unprofessional mess. If this is the best they have for management, it's no wonder the whole place is a disaster. The service was atrocious. Our server ignored us for nearly half an hour, and when they finally showed up, they acted like we were inconveniencing them. They didn't even acknowledge our drink orders properly--apparently, if you're not ordering alcohol, you're not worth their time or effort. When we mentioned this to Diana, she brushed it off and made excuses like it wasn't a big deal. Here's a tip: If your customers can't even get basic respect while ordering a drink, maybe don't work in hospitality. The cherry on top of this nightmare? The security guard got involved and THREATENED US WITH JAIL TIME. For what? Complaining about the laughably bad service? The intimidation tactics were completely out of line and downright scary. At that point, it felt like we were being bullied just for expecting the bare minimum of decency. Avoid this place like the Grinch avoids joy. From bad service to worse management to security guards acting like wannabe cops, this was a trainwreck from start to finish. The entire experience left me counting the minutes until I could escape--and warning everyone I know never to set foot here. read more

This was a really fun experience! Prompt service. Yummy nachos and festive drinks! Absolutely loved the decor. Wish Buddy was there though. read more

Elf’d Up - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stephanie R was amazing. I will be coming back soon. First time here and I will be bringing people back for her vibe alone! I would recommend this to anyone wanting great service and an amazing elf Christmas vibe. read more

Prices are sky high but the vibe was there for Christmas 2022! Good drinks, decent food and fast service.

Went on Sunday night around 9:00. Waited in line for about 15 minutes and after about a dozen people left the bouncer came out and said we were wasting out time because they shut down the bar. A long line of people were leaving at that point and when we asked tbe doorman what did he mean that they shut down the bar he got all mad and said he was going to waste his time talking to us. Ended up at Happy Camper, it was decorated for the holiday and we had a great time. read more

Cute pop up spot. The decor was great, the DJ was awesome, the drink menu was just okay. The drinks that we did order were good.

What a fun place for the holidays! Every inch of the place was decorated for Christmas. We love the movie, Elf, and this place looked like Buddy had been there. The food was really good, too. Our server was attentive and friendly. Definitely recommend this place for the Christmas spirit, food and drink options! read more

Had a wonderful time this past Monday. The ambiance was delightful, and the drinks were superb. Stephanie, my bartender, was incredibly friendly and attentive. read more

We had a fun time here during our Christmas bar crawl. Good music, dancing, and tasty drinks.

Such a great time with my girl friends - came into the city for a day trip. Stephanie R. Was amazing - she took such good care of us. I can't way to come back next year. This is a must visit - ask for Stephanie! read more

Stephanie R, Diana, & Kristina were AMAZING! They took great care of us during our buyout Christmas party. Stephanie is quick with the shots. We will be back. Love this place!!! Great service! read more

Came In bc elf is my favorite movie. Stephanie R. Is amazing - we had so much fun. We will be coming back with friends. Definitely recommend this place. read more

horrible experience 15 dollars for a beer and just not what we were expecting ! we spent ten minutes wife and I and then left don't waste your money or time ! read more

Stephanie was the best server and the food and drinks were so good!! The bar is decked out with Christmas decorations and such a fun atmosphere. read more