# Franchise-Themed Pop-Up Bars Replay Lincoln Park is Hosting a Lord of the Rings Pop-Up Bar By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-02-09 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replay-lincoln-park References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/food-news/a30812694/lord-of-the-rings-pop-up-bar/) If you're a diehard '[Lord](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elvish-keyboard) Of The Rings' fan, you'll definitely want to head to Chicago's Replay Lincoln Park. Replay Lincoln Park is a bar that's known for hosting a number of movie and [TV-themed pop-ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lillet-x-emily-in-paris), including a 'Harry Potter' pop-up and a 'Parks and Recreation' pop-up. The latest event is a 'Lord Of The Rings' pop-up bar that will [transport fans straight to the Shire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shire-set). According to promotional materials, the pop-up will feature everything from set recreations like a Hobbit hole, to themed food and drinks. That means you can pose with a life-sized Smeagol while eating Gandalf’s Corn Staff and One Onion Ring To Rule Them All. The pop-up bar is now open and will be sticking around for just a limited time. Image Credit: *Replay Lincoln Park.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Franchise-themed Pop-up Bars:** Opportunity for bars and restaurants to capitalize on the popularity of franchises for themed pop-up events. - **Movie and Tv-themed Pop-up Events:** Opportunity for businesses to host curated pop-up events around popular movie and TV franchises. - **Themed Food and Drink:** Opportunity for businesses to create themed menu items to enhance the immersive experience. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Restaurants and bars can create unique themed experiences to attract customers and set themselves apart from competitors. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment venues can create themed experiences like pop-up bars to attract customers and promote their business. - **Retail:** Retailers can create pop-up events around popular franchises to drive foot traffic and increase sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Enchanting Wizard-Themed Cafés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-cafe.md) - [Magical Cafe Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-x-coffee-mate-honeydukes-cafe.md) - [Video Store Speakeasies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockbuster-speakeasy.md) - [Festive Irish-Inspired Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irishinspired-popup.md) - [Christimas-Themed Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miracle-bar.md) - [Erie Halloween Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-lagoon.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Pop-Up Eateries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-the-hedgehog-speed.md) - [Breakup Bar Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taylor-swiftthemed-breakup-popup.md) - [TV-Show Christmas Markets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emily-in-paris-popup-in-nyc.md)