Miracle on South is such a fun + cute holiday pop up! It's decorated beautifully and there are Christmas movies playing on the projector. Parking is a little bit of a struggle if you don't want to pay for the garage but we were able to find a spot close by after a little searching. The event is located inside the City Way Gallery on the first floor (next to Yolk). It wasn't too busy on a Thursday night and there were plenty of good seating options. There are also lots of board games available so it would be fun to go with a big group and play. Drink-wise the menu was pretty extensive but there were no mocktails on it. Usually this isn't an issue, but since the drinks were pre-batched they couldn't turn the drinks into alcohol-free versions. The staff were nice enough to find us some canned mocktails, however. They also have some cute food options for people that don't drink, like milk and cookies and cupcakes. Overall, I was very impressed with the event and will likely be back with different friends this season. The only feedback I have is to include some mocktails on the menu for those of us that don't drink but want to come for the vibes. read more

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This pop up bar came to indy last year and it was in a nice heated tent just outside of the Alexander, this year when I had some family in town I wanted them to experience it as well and was pleased to find out that it as in a big room on the inside of the Alexander. Still a fun Christmas explosion, you get your ID checked by a sign that asks if you have had 21 Christmas yet, the inside has a mess of colorful fun tinsel decorations, couches and Christmas pictures from the staffs childhood. The menu is awesome my hats off to whomever thought it up, every cocktail is Christmas themed. I went with the kolalalalalala made with gin it was light and refreshing. I was sad to have missed the Christmas music, I believe when we went since it was a Saturday night they were playing more popular songs. Great service and awesome activity for Christmas read more

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This is a fun little pop-up bar. Mixed drinks seem expensive, but remember that tax and gratuity are included. There's also beer/wine, but that's not really why you go to these places is it? There is a limited food menu too. Lots of kitsch to look at/photograph. There are also card games/table games to keep you amused. read more

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When you walk in, you'll be floored by the decor. A ceiling covered in twinkle lights? A big Santa, narwhal and etch-a-sketches everywhere? Cookies shoved in a VCR player? Christmas trees and holiday details galore?? I didn't want to leave. This huge pop-up holiday tent is planted in front of The Alexander Hotel. There are about 90 of these pop-up locations around the USA and Indy was lucky enough to be chosen. It's free to enter, then you can purchase any holiday-themed cocktails or snacks you'd like. Cocktails: I got a "Snowball Old Fashioned." It was a perfect ball of ice with the beverage around it. So cute. There's also a drink that comes with a Christmas koala, one that has gingerbread in it, one that has eggnog.... the options are so unique and fun. PS: they're by Plat99 (so you know they're good). Snacks: the puppy chow is incredible (the chef came over and told us that he adds special ingredients to it.. I want to say that one of them was caramel?). There is also a shrimp cocktail, incredible meatballs, a Blondie cookie, and more. Once you visit, you'll want to tell all of your friends so they can experience this magical place as well. Happy holidays!! read more

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I was in Indy for work and was surprised to see a Miracle on South Pop-Up right outside of my hotel (The Alexander). I'm from Columbus, Ohio and we have this same pop-up but I haven't made a trip yet, so I thought I'd check it out while I was here. This pop up is outside in a tent. While it is heated, be warned. The moment I took my first step inside I was smacked in the face with a really strong smell of gas. It definitely wasn't pleasant, and it lingered throughout my entire visit. Despite that, my experience was super fun! The entire place is decked out in creative Christmas décor. There's Elf wall paper (where did you get that?!), a twerking Santa, an entire ceiling of Christmas lights, fun photo back drops, etc. It's very photogenic and perfect for sharing epic pictures on social. The cocktail menu was very unique and had a good variety. My friend got the Jingle Balls Nog and said it was fabulous! It came in an adorable little holiday mug with nutmeg grated over top. I ordered the Koala la la la - la la la la. This cocktail consisted of gin, pine, dry vermouth, lime, eucalyptus syrup (very neat), and orange bitters. I love herbs in cocktails and I've never seen eucalyptus in a drink, so I just had to try it. It came out with a little koala gripping the stem of the glass, super cute. I was really surprised at how good it was and would definitely order it again. The drinks were $11-12 which was a little steep but worth it when it came to the overall experience. It's only here for a limited time and will sure to leave you in the holiday spirit. If the placed smelled like Christmas cookies as opposed to rotten eggs/gas then they would surely earn that extra star. I do recommend stopping in for a fun experience! read more

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Very pretty abs fun decor. Nice play options with the etch a sketches, the photo opps and so on. The drinks are great... BUT who can afford it? I paid over $15 for one very small albeit strong drink... What I hated was being forced to pay 18% gratuity for my drink, even so I had to go order and pay for it at the register. Then pay %18 for somebody to walk the drink 10 feet to my table... really?? That's not cool at all. read more

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Festive atmosphere and unique cocktails. They really have outdone themselves with this being a pop-up bar. The decorations and lighting really put you in the holiday mood. It's especially nice to visit at night, when you can enjoy the lights in all their glory. There are also nice photo opportunities with the elaborate decorations. I was surprised by the available selection of cocktails. They are mostly holiday-themed but with various twists. It takes a minute to figure out what all goes into each drink. There is a small selection of beer and wine as well. If you have a case of the munchies, there are small plates and appetizers for purchase. This being located in an outdoor tent, it felt more cozy than I expected once I stepped inside. It is still advised to keep a coat or ugly sweater on during the visit. There is a mix of seating and standing areas to accommodate groups of different sizes. Miracle on South Street is a fun little setup and is worth a visit during the holiday season. read more

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Stopped by the Miracle pop-up again this year and had a great time! Wanted to update my review to mention it's been moved inside of The Alexander hotel this year instead of being outside in a tent. They've got 10 festive drinks and some shots also. There are classic Christmas story books and even a photo booth set up now. Such a fun tradition, and a great place to stop in for a drink after seeing the Circle of Lights tree or Christmas shopping! read more

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There can be miracles, when you believe... That's kinda the feeling you get when you pop into the Miracle on South Pop-Up in the south east side of the Alexander (sort of next to Yolk, Across from the YMCA). It's inside this year which is wonderful and cozy and super helpful for the staff. Chef Eli and the rest of the crew of the Alexander have put a lot of thought and work into this years production. It really is a production - as they have to purchase the rights to use the theme. When you walk in you'll be greeted by friendly staff. The warm glow from the ceiling hung tinsel really sets the mood. It's festive and cozy with several seating areas. It's cafe style ordering - so head to the black rope and check out the drink menu above, or printed on papers. You can catch a glimpse of a fun photo wall made by old pictures of the staffs past Christmas's from their younger days. I tried several drinks and there were definitely favorites amongst our group! The Christmapolitian comes in a cute little martini glass, with vodka, elder flower, vermouth, house-made cranberry sauce, and topped with rosemary and an absinthe mist. This one was strong and sweet, just how I like them. Next we tried the Old Fashioned Snowball, caramelized pecan bourbon, spiced molasses syrup, wormwood bitters, orange essence, solid - (I'm guessing, because my partner got 2!) We also loved the Run Run Rudolph, with Prosecco, gin, mulled wine puree, lemon, and cane syrup it was bubbly and festive, like a grown up koolaid! *These three we enjoyed and felt they were good for their cost. We also got the Jingle Balls Nog, The SanTaRex, and the Yippie Ki Yay... although tasty we felt these were too small quantity for the price being charged. The Jingle Balls served in an espresso cup, the SanTaRex was difficult to drink but bonus points for the cute cup, and the Yippie Ki Yay was like crashing into a iceberg. So for $15 we weren't super happy with these options. All the drinks are $15.25... (OK, moment for the gasp) However this does include tax and gratuity... so would I normally pay $15 for a Cocktail... heck no; however... I would pay $11-$12 for one. MATH - $12.00 + 7% Sales Tax =$12.84 + 15% Tip = $14.80... so when you think about the fact that tax and gratuity is included... $15 not that bad. (Also keep in mind, they have to pay for the rights, like a play production - I pay $16 dollars for beer at Bankers or the Colts games, just a little perspective). The Nosh - all the food was yummy and a great deal. The Holiday Cheese ball was a big hit (we got 2, don't judge me). Yummy fresh cheese covered with nuts and crackers hit the spot and at $6 - sold. We also got the meatballs and they were legit ginormous! (check out my Highlight on @twainindy where we cheers the meatball - it's almost as big as one of the cocktails!) I was also a huge fan of the Puppy Chow. Now this isn't no Muddy Buddy gas station snacks. They are all prepared by Chef Eli Laidlaw from Platt 99 and the Alexander kitchen, so great quality. Personal touches like the paper link garland on the Christmas tree, and personalized stockings are very sweet. There's also tons of games and holiday books. However this is 21+ only, so perfect for date night. The drinks are pouring and the puppy chow is flowing so head down to the Alexander Hotel for Miracle on South and pull up a cozy seat and ugly pillow at "Grandma's House". @TwainIndy read more

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If you love the Christmas season, this is a place for you. It's like someone threw up Christmas in here, but in a good way. I didn't know about this hidden gem until I saw the check ins of some fellow Yelpers. A pop up bar in Indy? I knew I had to come in. It's a seat yourself sort of establishment, so while you won't have to wait for a seat, you do want to be strategic with your arrival to make sure you don't have to awkwardly crowd around tables that are occupied. They also have some couches on the side. While I mentioned the Christmas theme, more specifically it's littered with references to the movie Elf. There are Jack in the Boxes, Etch a Sketches, The Code of Elves, and even a Throne of Lies! All around the place are Easter eggs about the movie. They have a nice set of wintery cocktails to choose from, my one complaint being that with 18% gratuity added to every purchase, these drinks were $15 each. That's pretty far above the average cost of a drink in Indy. I also had the chowder which was very very good. The other highlight was that I happened to go on their last karaoke night! Christmas songs, other classics, you name it. This is definitely a feature they should keep for next year. read more

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Miracle on South popped up next to the Alexander in 2018. I didn't attend last year, but did learn that they took suggestions into consideration for the 2019 season, which is always great to hear. Major changes you'll notice from 2018-2019: - it's moved inside - the theme changed to a Grandma's House theme - the drink prices increased (to an astonishing $15 a drink.... this ain't NYC) - there is a fun photo booth that makes great cheeky photos for the holiday season. I had no idea what to expect going in as I had never done any research beforehand. Essentially, it's a pop-up bar with corny holiday decor. You can purchase expensive drinks, have some locally made snacks, get a picture in their photo booth (BYOphone/camera). For next year, I hope they take into consideration the prices of the drinks as well as maybe add some other fun activities to do. I also see this being a perfect place for nearby businesses to host their holiday parties at. Give employees a prepaid drink ticket or two and the holiday decor is already set up. As I discussed with a friend after attending, it's not a place that makes you want to go multiple times during the holiday season - it's just a one-and-done kind of set up. This is, of course, my personal opinion, so please go and check it out for yourself! read more

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I'm so sad this place is vastly different from last year. First, they didn't have a twerking Santa anymore and that really made me sad. Second, they moved from a tent which had room for more people into the tiny art gallery off to the side of the Alexander. Third, they raised their drinks by $4. Last year my cocktail was $12 and this year they wanted $15.75. Like come on, we aren't New York City, and last year I thought the drink didn't taste the best. This year I passed on getting one because I don't think there was a reason to raise the prices so significantly. Like did you get to keep the glass?! I thought last years set up was way better and their decor seemed way more interesting. This year seemed like garland threw up everywhere and some Christmas signs were placed on a wall. It took us like five minutes to walk around and have our Christmas pop up bar dreams squashed. It was just a huge disappointment compared to last year. CHEERS! read more

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I'm not sure if it's due to the fact that we came after Christmas but this place was lacking the Christmas spirit. As a holiday pop-up bar that was decked out w/ decor, it didn't seem like anyone was having much fun. There was music playing yet it seemed quite and people were playing table games (Jenga/cards/chess). The drink prices are outrageous! $15 a cocktail that I didn't find necessarily that boozy. They had a backdrop with props for a photobooth but almost all the props were either broken or half missing. All tables were sticky and the board games were gross too so I don't recommend coming here at the end of the season. Maybe it was better when it first opened... read more

I love anything holiday and boy is this place festive! It was my first time coming here and I loved all the decor and holiday drinks. However, I did NOT expect drinks to be THAT expensive! I knew they'd be overpriced but $15.75 is a little much for a tiny drink. Aside from that, I loved everything. There was karaoke and a photo booth with props and backdrop. It is a tiny space in the hotel but perfect for something temporary like this. It was pretty busy when we came but we managed to find a spot on the couch. Overall, loved the theme and idea of a holiday pop-up. read more

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Super fun atmosphere! To the theme, game boards and the names of the cocktails. The meet balls were delicious, they did get a little spicy with the more you ate. Drinks were tasty and boozy! There is a spot in the back to do a little photo shoot! The manager was super nice and helped with drink choices! read more

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When we first walked in on a Saturday afternoon (they open at 5 on weekdays and noon on weekends), we loved this place! It is filled with Christmas lights and decor, lots of fun things to look at, and even the cocktail list looks like a Christmas card. The space is a wrapped tent with warm air blown in from the west end. Inside, there are stand only tables, seated 4 tops, and a comfy lounge area in the center. As you enter, the hostess gives you a menu of the cocktails and another sheet with beer, wine, and snacks. Note that when you are ready, you go to the counter and should count on an 18% gratuity that will automatically be added to the prices listed as you order. Once you've paid, they give you a number so that they can deliver your items when they are ready. While we waited, we looked around at the variety of Christmas items. There is a "Throne of Lies" for Santa so you can tell him you've been good, though Santa wasn't there when we stopped by. The cocktails are all listed at $12 and have Christmas themed titles. I ordered a hot cocktail called the "Bad Santa". My wife ordered a Snickerdoodle Blondie that wasn't huge, but rich, so it was easily shareable. The one negative was that they don't have any hot chocolate based cocktails on the menu, though I will give them credit for creating one back at their Plat 99 base bar and running it over. Although it was a nice try, it didn't really work since the hot chocolate tasted like instant and just didn't work well with the booze. Nice effort, but if they do this again next year, I hope that their mixologists will work on something ahead of time so that it can be offered on the menu. Even with that, we still had a fun time. My advice is if you are planning on stopping by, go early. They do limit the number of people admitted at one time, so unless you want to risk being left outside in the cold waiting for someone to leave, go early and grab a spot! It's unlike anything else I've been to around town! Review #1836 read more

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This place is a Christmas lovers dream come true!! From the moment you walk in the door you will be mesmerized by lights and Christmas spirit. There are cute Elf themed items, toys, even a twerking Santa! There is food and snacks. For drinks you will get ID checked at the door, and then go up to the register to order. They will bring you drinks and food out to you. The drinks are fun and delicious. They are a little expensive because they automagically add in their own gratuity, but it's work it to try and drink and experience this amazing place. I tried the old fashioned drink. It was $12 plus gratuity so ended up being around $15-$16. There was a tiny sample of puppy chow though which was worth it! read more

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Super fun place for a holiday themed girls-night! While online scouring around for a drink menu, I realized that the pop-up here in Indy is one of several other locations across the US. Luckily, we only have to travel to downtown Indy--the green space outside of The Alexander--to be more specific. This temporary event runs between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve. They open at 5pm. We got there around 6pm on a Tuesday and the crowd was pretty thin. Rumor has it, it can get pretty crowded in the weekend evenings. The space itself is a mundane white party tent that has been transformed into a magical winterscape. The ceiling twinkles with 1000s of Christmas bulbs. Inside there are several fully decorated trees, a 6' tall Santa, and a "Throne of Lies" Merch (shirts and drinkware) are available for purchase. There are multiple signature cocktails (or 2 shots) to choose from. Among the cocktails are a few wine/beer selections. We had the old-fashioned snowball. Adorable presentation, and the drink itself was stiff. We paired our whiskey with a cheeseball and the puppy chow. Both were delicious. The staff was laid back and very friendly--we were even offered the remainder of the pack of crackers when we asked for more. We *had* to finish the cheeseball. read more

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Lovers of all-things-Christmas may find that Miracle on South does not completely live up to their expectations. While it is a neat concept (who doesn't love a temporary, heated pop-up tent space that is holiday-themed), the drinks are quite over-priced and the food incredibly underwhelming. My husband and I were looking for something atypical to do on a Friday evening downtown. I had seen advertising for Miracle and it looked interesting. Not to mention, it was hosted at the infamous Alexander Hotel with no cover to get in, so I had high hopes for the event. They certainly know how to decorate in full holiday style. Every table was adorned with an Indiana-themed snow globe, and the various lounge areas had Christmas-y throw pillows scattered on all the couches. Plus, all the campy Christmas tunes, blasting in the background. We ordered an old fashioned and their gingerbread whiskey cocktail. Both sounded good, but I don't feel that the the taste or quantity warranted paying $12 per drink. The old fashioned didn't taste anything like the classic cocktail -- it was oddly sour! And the gingerbread whiskey had next to no whiskey in it and they only filled the rocks glass halfway. Additionally, their "gingerbread" flavor profile was all wrong -- with mostly milk and graham crackers as the main flavors. Quite disappointing. The food was just as mediocre. Don't expect any kind of gourmet appetizers like is advertised. What you get is something akin to the lackluster finger foods people tend to serve at office pitch-in's. The "leftover" sliders, as they were called, were probably the worst of the options. Cold turkey sandwiches with a tiny amount of cranberry sauce, served on the saddest excuse for a bun. I could have made an equivalent sandwich at home that would've been much better. The meatballs were passable -- not good -- but at least lore appetizing than that awful cold slider. The BBQ sauce they were drenched in was quite sweet, but it at least kept them from being dry. I think had I been with a larger group, it may have been more fun. But, the music was so loud, I would be surprised if one could even have a conversation. The only redeeming part of this was the level to which they decorated so appropriately for the holidays. But, I would spend your time (and money) elsewhere if you want to visit a special event for the holidays. read more

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This place is definitely about the atmosphere and experience. It is not the place to get hammered before going home for the holidays. You order drinks at the cashier and each time there is an 18% gratituty added, on top of the 8-12 dollar drinks. Don't get me wrong my Christmapolitan was amazing but I could only afford one! The Christmas lights and Elf decor make for great photo ops. I'll be interested to see if Miracle on South makes a return appearance for 2019 and if any changes are implemented. read more

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Wow!!!! This place is stunning. If you love Christmas, lights, and toys. This place is for you! They serve cute small snacks. I got the meatballs and they were amazing. They have adorable cocktails & other adult drinks. I ended up getting the Jingle Balls Nog and it was amazing! They had a station to decorate cookies. It's completely free. They even have a twerking Santa. I would def recommend. I will probably be back before Christmas. read more

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Such a hype... this place is small, the lights were very low hanging so if you are taller than 6feet, you probably need to find a seat. There aren't many seats inside. There are some tables to stand around. You get in line to get the drinks and some small appetizers. Drinks were ok, but they do charge you 18% tip no matter what. Drinks are small, with bunch of ice... not worth the money. There are few Christmas decorations through the tent but nothing special. This is one time thing and I will not be coming back. read more

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Imagine being magically whisked to Gimbel's department store from the movie Elf, only with cocktails! That is Miracle on South! Festive decorations in a temporary location with yummy refreshments - cocktails and small bites to eat. The cocktails were winter themed, and I was even able to keep the clip on koala! You could purchase glassware to benefit charity as well. Such a bringer of all types of Christmas spirit - celebration, merriment, and generosity! I hope to see it "pop up" next year! read more

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If you love Christmas and all things festive, the pop up bar is definitely a place to come see. The lights and decorations are beautiful and there's so much to look at. I love that all of their holiday drinks even come in festive cups. The drinks are far too expensive though, and they don't tell you that 18% gratuity is included. It was over $30 for two drinks. Everyone in my group loved their drinks and the atmosphere, but agreed that it was a 1 drink only kind of place due to the prices. If you're able to stop by while it's up, it's definitely a fun and festive little spot. I hope that this starts the trend of pop up bars in Indianapolis now! read more

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Such a fun concept! I loved having this new Indy experience over the holiday season. I thought prices were HIGH, especially since a mandatory service charge was also included in every purchase. I was also a little concerned about trying to go on the weekends since I didn't want to be waiting outside in the cold! I went for weeknight trivia, though, and it was such a fun girls night! I want to check out karaoke night next year! read more

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I think it's hard for anyone to have a bad time at a Christmas themed pop-up bar. The decor was so fun. They truly thought of everything. I also loved that they had games at a few of the tables. We came the first night it opened this year (day after Thanksgiving) and snagged one of the best spots which had a couple couches, two chairs and a coffee table with games. Had to knock off a star because there aren't a ton of areas for bigger groups. Seating is pretty limited. We got lucky because we got there before it got busy. I got the Yippie Ki Yay Mother F****r! and it was delicious. It had rum and hints of coconut and pineapple. Everyone's drinks came in super fun glasses/mugs. I also got the Nice shot and it wasn't my favorite. If you don't want to spent $15.25 on a specialty cocktail, they have a beer and wine list along with canned soda and bottled water. They also have a few food items but we had eaten so we didn't get anything. The price of the drinks is pretty high but I'll say, they are STRONG. Plus, you're paying for an experience. I'm so glad we checked it out this year! read more

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Super fun heated tent adjacent to The Alexander hotel. Last night was Christmas karaoke. Be sure to wear your ugly Christmas sweater!

If you're reading this and trying to decide whether to go or not...GO! Everything from the lights, decorations, photo ops, twerking Santa and cookie making station is so enchanting and fun! All the cocktails have cute names with special cups or mugs. I chose the Christmaspolitan and was not disappointed by the look or taste. It was very refreshing but still had the hints of Christmas with a rosemary twig on the side. The only reason I did not give this review 5 stars is because my drink cost a whopping $15.94.... but tip was included. All in all the experience was festive and fun! read more

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Our favorite Christmas Pop-up Cocktail Lounge is back, and better for 2019. This year's theme is Grandma's House. Lots of fugly (but comfortable) couches under a ceiling of garland. The drinks with Christmas theme names, served in classic Christmas mugs and glasses help round out the theme. Just a few snack items on the menu, but all seem like a value when you consider that tax and gratuity is included in all the Lickliter prices. There is also a fun photo booth, and plenty of Instagramable photo opportunities throughout. Hurry, they close their doors on December 28. read more

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Okay so Indy needs way more pop up bars, this was such a fun and unique experience! The decor was on point, the drinks were so special and full of fun flavors, and I loved how much seating there was. We went on a weekend so I assumed it would be busy but the wait in line was short. The drinks seemed a little expensive (around $15) but tax and tip were included so that made things a little easier. They also came in super fun cups and mugs that you could purchase before you left. The theme was "grandma's house" and the decorations were made by staff and the pictures included members of the staff's family. We had a great time soaking up the Christmas spirit and taking all the Instagram pictures. If this happens again next year, I will be first in line. read more

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I visited on opening night 2019. I heard good things from last year and I never got the chance to make it. I wasn't missing this year! It was free so why not? My sister, husband, and I went around 8-9 pm. It wasn't super busy but there were several people. This year it was indoors vs last year's tent. There were colorful garland pieces hanging from the ceiling and children's Christmas books and puzzles in the tables. I'm not sure why children's books since you have to be 21? There was also a photo booth. The cocktails are almost $16 a piece, which is incredibly high for Indianapolis. Because we were already there we got one. I got the ginger bread one. I thought mine was really tasty, but worth $16? Probably not. My sister got the tequila drink in a barrel. Do NOT get this. It was so bad we just left it on the table and left. I was so disappointed and I cannot recommend someone spend their time here. read more

The Miracle on South Pop-Up is a fun and festive place to help get in the holiday spirit with friends! The theme this year is Grandma's house, and I'm sure it's supposed to be gaudy and over the top, but I thought it was cute and fit the season well. They also have activities ok different nights such as Christmas karaoke and trivia. I was there on a trivia night and it was a lot of fun. My biggest complaint is the drink prices. $15 for a drink is pretty steep in Indy. The drinks are good, but no better than drinks you can get at other local cocktail bars for cheaper. I probably would have stayed longer and gotten another drink if they were priced more like other Indy bars. That being said, this is still a fun place to check out and grab a drink to get in the spirit before heading somewhere else for dinner and/or cheaper drinks. read more

My wife had really wanted to go here and from the previous reviews of the place I thought it would be very cool. It nice was for about 10-15 minutes. You walk in and it's like Buddy the Elf threw up Christmas lights all over the ceiling. I love Christmas lights and decorations, so i was happy with all of that. If you turn your head to fast while looking at the ceiling it can be a bit much. There are different items from the movie Elf that they had around the tent. They also had free cookies from Taylor's Bakery for you to decorate if you wanted to. Really though this is just a pop-up bar in a tent with over priced drinks. All of the cocktails are $12 to begin with, and then they automatically add-in 18% gratuity for each drink. Putting the cocktail over $15 a drink! That is pretty ridiculous. Plus there is not much going on there to do other than the drinks. The drinks were tasty, but on the small side for a cocktail, and in our group of 10 people, the same drink varied quite a bit in the amount of drink you got. I probably wouldn't go back. read more

I'm hoping that this 5 star rating will encourage more pop ups because this place is awesome! The drink prices are a bit steep but hey we're all here for it. The drink ingredients are high quality and have unique recipes. I'm surprisingly pleased with how warm it is in here. There is no restroom access in the pop up, you go through the hotel. read more

Are you a fan of the movie ELF? Then get yourself to this place because you will feel like you are in it! This is the most genius, well-thought out, little pop up bar I've ever seen! The atmosphere, all the ELF references, the drinks, the photo booth... it was so much fun! Take your friends downtown, escape the cold, and walk into a adult Christmas wonderland that is the Miracle on South Pop-U read more

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So much fun to get in the Christmas spirit! If I had to take off any stars for anything from this festive holiday vibe is the prices. I've gone to these miracle pop up bars in other cities in the Midwest and the prices aren't $15 per cocktail. But we came, we saw, there was no wait, an left we enjoyed our drinks. Cheers read more

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Set in a tent outside the Alexander and decorated for the holidays. We enjoyed some snacks and drinks. We all had the snowball old-fashioned- delicious and a heavy pour. The cheeseball and puppy chow were both outstanding. Swinging by on a Tuesday night at 6pm, it wasn't busy and we easily found a place to sit- on a couch. It was cozy. I do feel that the decorations were a little "homemade" and left me desiring for something more. Regardless, I hope they have it again next year- I'm sure it will just get better and better. I could totally see myself stopping by before a Pacers game! read more

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While the atmosphere and concept of this place is very cool, i was sadly disappointed and it didn't live up to what I expected. There are fun drinks and snacks available for purchase but be ready to pay a fair amount since everything is rather pricey (tax and gratuity is included though, so it makes it easy). The puppy chow was pretty good (it has a touch of cinnamon which was interrelation) but the drinks were not the best. I went with a group and nearly everyone was disappointed. If you want to get in the Christmas spirit though, this is a great place to come. read more

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When I saw this advertised on Facebook, I knew I had to check it out. With all of the social media buzz and seeing pictures, the place looked really neat. We went there on a Sunday and I was a little underwhelmed by the ambiance. I had higher expectations but we were also there during the day and I think it would have looked a lot cooler at night with all of the lights they have. When I was looking at their drink menu I was surprised to see how expensive the drinks were. Cocktails were $12 which I thought was a bit outrageous but I figured since I was there, I should try one. I was hoping to see some more warm spiked drinks but they only had one and it seemed like a bit much. I ordered the Snowball Old-Fashioned and I asked for glasses of water for me and my friends. They only had one bartender and one guy taking orders and with the complexity of their drinks I could already tell it was going to take a minute to get my drink. I got my drink about 20 minutes later and they didn't get us waters so I asked again. I could tell the guy got distracted and started doing something else so after another 20 minutes I asked for the water again. It finally got to the point where I had to ask a third time for water and realized he just put water bottles on a different table and forgot to tell me. The drink was okay but nothing to write home about and I had $12 less in my wallet. I love the concept, but I thought it was overpriced and not executed properly. I would maybe give it another chance if it comes back next year and hopefully by then they will have worked out all of the kinks. read more

So I pretty much went because this place is all over Instagram but I soon realized that it was nothing but the filters. Space It's much smaller than the pictures make it out to be but definitely fits a good crowd. Overall the look was a bit of a flashback to Christmas in the 70s seating on the old flowered patterned couches near the fireplace enjoying some board games. Or if you want more privacy, you can sit at some dining table style spaces all around the place. Service I actually planned on going later in the day so that I could experience a less crowded place since most of the social media posts made it out to be busy. I went at 8:50pm knowing that the place closes at 11pm. For some reason I was told that it was last call so whatever I wanted to drink I should go ahead and get it, even though the Alexander Hotel Staff said it closed at 11pm. Experience Obviously it's a bar to get you into the holiday spirit but it definitely was not worth the 45 dollars for two drinks. I think I would have had more fun at the hotel lobby bar knowing there are Christmas ornaments scattered throughout. It's definitely a "post it" opportunity bar with tons of chances to get that holiday picture for your profile but at times it was a bit overwhelming with nobody interacting and most of the crowed on their phones. I found myself looking at people who were eagerly waiting for others to move elsewhere just so they can get a picture meanwhile I was more worried about connecting four dots on my board game table. read more