What’s a pop-up bar? What should I expect?

It’s not a Zumba class, for Santa’s sake, it’s a bar! Expect all the usual bar things, like beers, cocktails, small snacks, and the too-drunk guy in the corner singing off key and swaying softly. We have all that good stuff and more, but it's covered in wonder and draped with cheer, so it's even better. The pop-up part just means that we’re here for a limited time, like your cool Uncle Stu who’s only in town for the holidays. So you better come and visit us, or Stu’s putting you on the naughty list.

Can I bring my kids?

Are you a cotton-headed-ninny-muffin? It’s a bar! Unless your kid is a real boozehound, we suggest the only munchkins in the bar be elves.

Do I need a reservation?

Nope, just drop in like Santa (but use the front door, please).

Will you feed me?

If you ask nicely, sure, we’ll feed you. Or you can feed yourself from our short list of bar favorites, like hot dogs and pretzels.

I’m staying at the hotel. Will you treat me like royalty?

Short answer: YES!
Long answer: YES! All you lovely guests of the Kimpton Schofield Hotel will enjoy special perks, including 20% off your entire Lake Effects bar tab. All you have to do is come in and swing your room key around like it's a gold Amex in '94. 

I’m the big wig party planner at my company. Can I book our holiday party at your bar?

First things first, it’s your bar, not our bar. And yes! We’d love to host your company holiday party, duh. To book in advance, contact lakeeffectspopupbar@gmail.com. We promise to make it the merriest f'in party your company has ever seen, and to put you at the top of the nice list with the boss. ​