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  • Three people sit around a table, joyfully holding drinks, with a lit Christmas tree and festive decorations in the background. The atmosphere is warm and celebratory.

Step into Minneapolis’ Favorite Holiday Bar: Down Through the Chimney

 

This holiday season, the North Pole is closer than you think. Journey Down Through the Chimney, Hotel Emery’s immersive holiday pop-up bar that whisks you through a life-size chimney and into a world of wonder. From the bustling North Pole concourse to the Gingerbread Toy Factory, every corner tells a story and every sip brings a little more cheer.

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A Taste of Holiday Magic

Our imaginative menu is packed with playful flavors and holiday spirit. Sip on a toasted s’mores espresso martini or a chocolate cherry old fashioned that would make Santa blush. Pair your drinks with festive bites, ensuring you have plenty of options to fuel your holiday fun!

  • Hands holding festive cocktails toast in front of a warmly lit Christmas tree. Drinks include a berry cocktail, mulled drink, and a marshmallow-topped creation.

Step Into The Experience

  • Santa’s Favorite Bar

    Step into an immersive North Pole experience where every corner tells a story. Sip a cocktail in the Gingerbread Toy Factory, mail your letter in the North Pole Post Office, or get a little too cozy at Blitzen’s Dive Bar. Every space is photo-ready, nostalgia-filled, and brimming with Christmas chaos.

  • A Very Merry Getaway

    Turn your night out into a holiday staycation. Enjoy a “Skip the Wait” pass to Down Through the Chimney, a $50 food & beverage credit, and a 1pm late checkout to recover from your holiday fun.

  • A Little Holiday Mischief

    Make your list and check it twice. Write a letter to Santa, hunt for the hidden pickle, and discover festive surprises tucked throughout Down Through the Chimney. With beloved holiday traditions and playful activities around every corner, there’s plenty of fun to be found beyond the bar.

  • A Storybook Escape

    From immersive holiday scenes to picture-perfect moments and storybook-inspired cocktails, every detail at Down Through the Chimney brings a little festive wonder to life. Explore enchanting surroundings, capture a little holiday magic, and discover a menu that’s just as imaginative as the setting.

  • Cheers For A Cause

    This holiday season, Down Through the Chimney is proud to partner with the Twin Cities Toy Drive to help make the season brighter for families in need. Bring a new, unwrapped toy and receive a Secret Santa Card for a chance to win a free cocktail or sweet treat!

Large Group Reservations

The More, The Merrier

Bringing a bigger group together for the holidays? Whether it’s your annual office party, a festive outing with friends, or a family tradition, Down Through the Chimney offers a memorable setting for bigger groups. Reserve a table or dedicated area for groups larger than 8 guests.

Private events

A Celebration to Remember

Planning a holiday party? Let Hotel Emery set the scene. From festive corporate gatherings to seasonal celebrations with friends and family, our event spaces offer a distinctive downtown Minneapolis setting for bringing people together. Our team will help you create an occasion filled with good company, great food and drink, and a little extra holiday spirit.

Plan Your Stay

Dates

November 25 – December 26, 2026

Wed – Fri | 4pm – 12am
Sat | 2pm – 12am
Sun | 2pm – 10pm

Reservations

Reservations are highly encouraged to guarantee you a table, but walk-ins are always welcome in our standing room areas.

 

Details

This experience is strictly 21+. IDs will be checked at the door.
No cover. Cash payments not accepted.
Located at Hotel Emery, check-in on the first floor.
Contact: [email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions

Reservations are strongly encouraged for guaranteed entry, especially on weekends. Walk-ins are welcome every night in our standing room spaces.

Yes, this experience is strictly 21+.

Each reservation is for a 90-minute experience, giving you plenty of time to sip, snack, and explore all the themed rooms.

After 90 minutes, you’re more than welcome to continue enjoying the atmosphere in our standing-room areas, but we kindly ask that you release your table so other guests can join the fun.

Yes! Large group reservations are available for parties of 9+ guests that provides a table or designated area for your group. Reservations are available through Tock.

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