Wrigleyville pop-up bar offers Hanukkah twist for holiday revelers

In a sea of Santas, stockings and Christmas trees, one Wrigleyville establishment brings a unique holiday experience to the Chicago bar scene.

Advertised as the city’s first and only Hanukkah pop-up bar, 8 Crazy Nights is hard to miss at West Newport and North Sheffield avenues. Hosted at Graystone Tavern, the destination turns heads with its massive sign and six giant dreidel decorations in the windows.

Inside is a blue-and-white wonderland with lights, tinsel and Stars of David covering the walls, and festive seat covers featuring menorah art. There is even a wall dedicated to ugly Hanukkah sweaters with cheesy slogans like “Challa At Ya Girl.” On Saturday, the watering hole was already packed by the early afternoon, thanks to a steady succession of bar crawlers.

Launched after Thanks