Dandy Crown’s Holiday Pop-Up Opens Nov. 13 in River West (Chicago, IL) — The Dandy Crown will open its fifth annual holiday pop-up Nov. 13, combining a seasonal drink menu with movie trivia and children’s parties at the River West bar and restaurant.
“A Very Dandy Holiday” will run through Jan. 3, 2027, at 694 N. Milwaukee Ave., with decorations throughout the interior and an enclosed, heated patio that welcomes dogs.
Admission is free, walk-ins are accepted and reservations are encouraged, according to the pop-up. Families are welcome daily until 8 p.m.
Returning drinks include Grandpa’s Pocket, a bourbon cocktail made with Werther’s candy, and a Mulled Margarita featuring tequila and mulled red wine. Alcohol-free options include No Cheer, made with a rooibos-based nonalcoholic spirit, pomegranate and orange cream soda.
The announced schedule includes “Elf” trivia at 7 p.m. Dec. 1 and “Home Alone” trivia at 7 p.m. Dec. 15. A children’s party with Santa is scheduled for 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 13, followed by a children’s New Year’s Eve party from 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 27.
The Dandy Crown opened in December 2019 under married partners Julia Shell and Jamie Hale. According to the venue’s website, its two-story brick building includes a first-floor bar and fireplace lounge, with additional bar and private-event space upstairs.
Regular bar hours begin at 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon on weekends. The kitchen opens at 4 p.m. on weekdays, with brunch and lunch service beginning at noon Saturday and Sunday.
The venue is cashless and accepts major credit and debit cards. Reservations and event updates are available through The Dandy Crown, which can be reached at 312-846-6420.
Dandy Crown’s Holiday Pop-Up Opens Nov. 13 in River West
