*Reservations and tickets available starting Wednesday, November 11th*
The Gaelic Glow at The Local
A DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS HOLIDAY POP-UP EXPERIENCE
GLOW ABOVE. GATHER BELOW.
This holiday season, The Local turns upside-down. Literally.
Step into The Gaelic Glow—a swirl of jewel-toned lights, upside-down trees, and unmistakable Irish pub warmth in a century-old space of deep wood and carved bars. A proper holiday fever dream. It’s festive without the fuss and cozy without the clichés. Come experience this glowing Irish holiday pop-up in the heart of downtown Minneapolis.
Open nightly from November 27 through early January, the glowing decor, special holiday cocktails, and a holiday menu are available for walk-ins. We’re also hosting ticketed holiday events—small, atmospheric nights that feel like chapters in the same story.
So come for the glow any night, or grab tickets for a special evening.
Find us downtown at Nicollet & 10th.
THE GAELIC GLOW IS OPEN NIGHTLY* AND FREE TO ENTER!
Explore the upside-down décor, sip seasonal cocktails, and enjoy the special holiday menu. *The Gaelic Glow is open seating—no reservation needed—unless a special event is in progress.
HOLIDAY MOVIE TRIVIA
Classic team pub trivia with a holiday movie spin! Answer questions about all your favorite classic holiday films—played right from your phone—with Local and Gaelic Glow prizes up for grabs. Bonus: an Elf viewing!
✨ Friday, November 27 · 7:30 PM
✨ Whiskey Lounge
✨ Free to play
*Reservations available on Wednesday, November 11th
WINTER WHIMSY BALL
Dust off your finest for the grand opening of the 2026 Gaelic Glow! Arrive to a glass of sparkling wine, strike a pose in our themed photo nook, and catch a pop-up performance by The Mistletones as It’s A Wonderful Life plays in the background. Play a perfect round on our trivia app for a free drink, and grab tickets to the rest of the season’s events right from your table.
Dress to impress. Best Dressed honors go to Most Dazzling Detail, Most Dramatic Silhouette, Most Majestic Velvet, Most Avant Garde Attire, and Best Use of Rhinestones & Sequins.
✨ Saturday, November 28 · 7 PM
✨ Whiskey Lounge
✨ Ticket includes a welcome glass of bubbly
✨ Tickets are $20/person
*Tickets available on Wednesday, November 11th
GAELIC GLOW CRAFTING WORKSHOP
An afternoon of social crafting! Build your own holiday ornament—inspired by The Local’s unique decor—complete with a stand to display on your mantle this year. No particular skills required; all materials and instruction provided.
✨ Includes All Materials + 1 Free Drink
✨ Sunday, November 29 · 1 PM
✨ The Sanctuary
✨ Tickets are $25/person
*Tickets available on Wednesday, November 11th
12 GAMES OF SLÁINTE
A rowdy, fast-paced night of Irish pub games with a holiday twist. Grab your crew and compete in 12 ridiculous rounds of festive games for prizes!
✨ Friday, December 4 · 7 PM
✨ Whiskey Lounge
✨ Tickets are $10/person
*Tickets available on Wednesday, November 11th
JACK’S BLACK & WHITE BALL
Swap the jewel tones for black & white and go Christmas goth for the night at our Nightmare Before Christmas–inspired costume party! The movie plays on the pub screens while an all–Danny Elfman soundtrack sets the mood. At Dr. Finkelstein’s Potions Lab, mix your own drink with edible iridescent glitter, gummy worms, and light-up ice cubes. Strike a pose at the Spiral Hill photo booth, and track down one of the Zero figurines hidden around the pub to win a prize. Play a perfect round of Nightmare Before Christmas trivia on our app and show your bartender for a free drink.
Costumes encouraged! Prizes go to Best Sally & Jack, Spookiest Ensemble, Most Creepy-Chic Christmas Vibe, and Ghostliest Garb.
✨ Saturday, December 5 · 7 PM
✨ Specialty spooky winter cocktail
✨ Tickets are $20/person
*Tickets available on Wednesday, November 11th
HOLIDAY WHISKEY DINNER
A formal seated dinner paired with a whiskey tasting—an elegant evening under the glow.
✨ Thursday, December 10 · 6:30 PM
✨ The Palace
✨ Details coming soon
HOLIDAY TUNE KARAOKE
Classic karaoke with a holiday twist—the book only includes Christmas songs! A hosted karaoke night where everyone can share their musical holiday spirit.
✨ Saturday, December 12 · 8 PM
✨ Whiskey Lounge
✨ Free to sing
THE MISTLETONES: LIVE IN CONCERT
A live holiday concert in the middle of your favorite pub! A professional SATB quartet accompanied on keys sings a wide variety of holiday classics and gems from around the world, emceed by tenor Rob Graham.
✨ Friday, December 18 · 7 PM
✨ Whiskey Lounge
✨ Tickets are $25/person
*Tickets available on Wednesday, November 11th
THE GRISWOLD HOLIDAY HOOLEY
Close out the Gaelic Glow in true Griswold style! Our final community celebration is your chance to let loose. Catch a screening of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation while a soundtrack of favorites from Christmas Vacation, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Elf, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and more fills the pub. Sip a specialty cocktail served in a take-home Marty Moose mug, and play a perfect round of holiday movie trivia on our app for a free drink.
Dress as your favorite holiday movie character for our costume contest. Prizes go to the audience favorites!
✨ Saturday, December 19 · 7 PM
✨ Specialty cocktail in a take-home Marty Moose mug
✨ Tickets are $20/person
*Tickets available on Wednesday, November 11th
*Reservations and tickets available starting Wednesday, November 11th*
The Gaelic Glow at The Local
A DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS HOLIDAY POP-UP EXPERIENCE
GLOW ABOVE. GATHER BELOW.
This holiday season, The Local turns upside-down. Literally.
Step into The Gaelic Glow—a swirl of jewel-toned lights, upside-down trees, and unmistakable Irish pub warmth in a century-old space of deep wood and carved bars. A proper holiday fever dream. It’s festive without the fuss and cozy without the clichés. Come experience this glowing Irish holiday pop-up in the heart of downtown Minneapolis.
Open nightly from November 27 through early January, the glowing decor, special holiday cocktails, and a holiday menu are available for walk-ins. We’re also hosting ticketed holiday events—small, atmospheric nights that feel like chapters in the same story.
So come for the glow any night, or grab tickets for a special evening.
Find us downtown at Nicollet & 10th.
THE GAELIC GLOW IS OPEN NIGHTLY* AND FREE TO ENTER!
Explore the upside-down décor, sip seasonal cocktails, and enjoy the special holiday menu. *The Gaelic Glow is open seating—no reservation needed—unless a special event is in progress.
HOLIDAY MOVIE TRIVIA
Classic team pub trivia with a holiday movie spin! Answer questions about all your favorite classic holiday films—played right from your phone—with Local and Gaelic Glow prizes up for grabs. Bonus: an Elf viewing!
✨ Friday, November 27 · 7:30 PM
✨ Whiskey Lounge
✨ Free to play
*Reservations available on Wednesday, November 11th
WINTER WHIMSY BALL
Dust off your finest for the grand opening of the 2026 Gaelic Glow! Arrive to a glass of sparkling wine, strike a pose in our themed photo nook, and catch a pop-up performance by The Mistletones as It’s A Wonderful Life plays in the background. Play a perfect round on our trivia app for a free drink, and grab tickets to the rest of the season’s events right from your table.
Dress to impress. Best Dressed honors go to Most Dazzling Detail, Most Dramatic Silhouette, Most Majestic Velvet, Most Avant Garde Attire, and Best Use of Rhinestones & Sequins.
✨ Saturday, November 28 · 7 PM
✨ Whiskey Lounge
✨ Ticket includes a welcome glass of bubbly
✨ Tickets are $20/person
*Tickets available on Wednesday, November 11th
GAELIC GLOW CRAFTING WORKSHOP
An afternoon of social crafting! Build your own holiday ornament—inspired by The Local’s unique decor—complete with a stand to display on your mantle this year. No particular skills required; all materials and instruction provided.
✨ Includes All Materials + 1 Free Drink
✨ Sunday, November 29 · 1 PM
✨ The Sanctuary
✨ Tickets are $25/person
*Tickets available on Wednesday, November 11th
12 GAMES OF SLÁINTE
A rowdy, fast-paced night of Irish pub games with a holiday twist. Grab your crew and compete in 12 ridiculous rounds of festive games for prizes!
✨ Friday, December 4 · 7 PM
✨ Whiskey Lounge
✨ Tickets are $10/person
*Tickets available on Wednesday, November 11th
JACK’S BLACK & WHITE BALL
Swap the jewel tones for black & white and go Christmas goth for the night at our Nightmare Before Christmas–inspired costume party! The movie plays on the pub screens while an all–Danny Elfman soundtrack sets the mood. At Dr. Finkelstein’s Potions Lab, mix your own drink with edible iridescent glitter, gummy worms, and light-up ice cubes. Strike a pose at the Spiral Hill photo booth, and track down one of the Zero figurines hidden around the pub to win a prize. Play a perfect round of Nightmare Before Christmas trivia on our app and show your bartender for a free drink.
Costumes encouraged! Prizes go to Best Sally & Jack, Spookiest Ensemble, Most Creepy-Chic Christmas Vibe, and Ghostliest Garb.
✨ Saturday, December 5 · 7 PM
✨ Specialty spooky winter cocktail
✨ Tickets are $20/person
*Tickets available on Wednesday, November 11th
HOLIDAY WHISKEY DINNER
A formal seated dinner paired with a whiskey tasting—an elegant evening under the glow.
✨ Thursday, December 10 · 6:30 PM
✨ The Palace
✨ Details coming soon
HOLIDAY TUNE KARAOKE
Classic karaoke with a holiday twist—the book only includes Christmas songs! A hosted karaoke night where everyone can share their musical holiday spirit.
✨ Saturday, December 12 · 8 PM
✨ Whiskey Lounge
✨ Free to sing
THE MISTLETONES: LIVE IN CONCERT
A live holiday concert in the middle of your favorite pub! A professional SATB quartet accompanied on keys sings a wide variety of holiday classics and gems from around the world, emceed by tenor Rob Graham.
✨ Friday, December 18 · 7 PM
✨ Whiskey Lounge
✨ Tickets are $25/person
*Tickets available on Wednesday, November 11th
THE GRISWOLD HOLIDAY HOOLEY
Close out the Gaelic Glow in true Griswold style! Our final community celebration is your chance to let loose. Catch a screening of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation while a soundtrack of favorites from Christmas Vacation, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Elf, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and more fills the pub. Sip a specialty cocktail served in a take-home Marty Moose mug, and play a perfect round of holiday movie trivia on our app for a free drink.
Dress as your favorite holiday movie character for our costume contest. Prizes go to the audience favorites!
✨ Saturday, December 19 · 7 PM
✨ Specialty cocktail in a take-home Marty Moose mug
✨ Tickets are $20/person
*Tickets available on Wednesday, November 11th