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Photograph: Noah Fecks
Photograph: Noah Fecks

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

Slippery Slope

  • Dive bars
  • Logan Square
  • price 2 of 4
Slippery Slope
Slippery Slope
Photograph: Jude Goergen
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.

Lost Lake

  • Cocktail bars
  • Avondale
  • price 2 of 4
Lost Lake
Lost Lake
Photograph: Noah Fecks
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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Fremont

  • American
  • River North
Fremont
Fremont
Photograph: Courtesy Fremont
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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Eight Bar at Maple & Ash

  • Steakhouse
  • Rush & Division
  • price 3 of 4
Eight Bar at Maple & Ash
Eight Bar at Maple & Ash
Photograph: Courtesy Eight Bar
The first level of Maple & Ash recently went through a transformation into Eight Bar, a lounge area with nice cocktails and bites. But they've dressed up with greens and Christmas ornaments in silver and gold for the season.
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