# Sci-Fi Series Pop-Up Bars A Stranger Things Pop-Up Bar Has Opened Its Doors in Chicago By Ell Smith | Published 2017-08-21 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-popup-bar References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2017/08/20/stranger-things-pop-up-bar/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds#toHu0JPfROq8) & [timeout](https://www.timeout.com/chicago/blog/take-a-look-inside-emporiums-stranger-things-pop-up-bar-081817) Inhabitants of Chicago who are interested in third dimensions and cocktails will be pleased with the Stranger Things pop-up bar, which recently opened its doors. Inspired by the popular [Netflix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chips-ahoy-cookie-x-stranger-things) Series, 'The Upside Down' is packed full of show references. The bar pays homage to the beloved protagonists with [themed cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blitzens-bar) such as 'Eleven's Eggo's' -- a slushie drink complete with a waffle. The hotspot is decorated with enough Christmas lights and Ouija board letters to make fans feel like they're on the set of the captivating sci-fi series. After fans have finished gawking at the indistinguishably accurate interior, they're welcome to sit back, relax and enjoy the first season's best moments projected onto the walls. The immersive pop-up bar will be open until Stranger Things season 2 comes to Netflix. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pop-up Bars:** Future pop-up bars can be designed after popular TV shows and movies for an immersive experience. - **Themed Cocktails:** Innovative bartenders can create themed cocktails based on popular shows and movies to attract fans and create a unique experience. - **Immersive Entertainment:** Businesses can incorporate immersive entertainment experiences into their products and services to attract consumers who crave unique experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** Bars and restaurants can incorporate pop-up events based on popular TV shows and movies to attract and retain customers. - **Entertainment:** Companies producing TV shows and movies can expand on the immersive experience by creating themed bars and pop-up events to promote their brand. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can create custom pop-up bars and events based on popular TV shows and movies for their clients to provide a unique experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Show Pop-Up Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-the-ultimate-popup-book.md) - [Sci-Fi Arcade Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chips-ahoy-cookie-x-stranger-things.md) - [Sci-Fi Series-Inspired Rentable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byers-house.md) - [TV-Show Christmas Markets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emily-in-paris-popup-in-nyc.md) - [Mysterious Sci-Fi Series Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chupa-chups-x-stranger-things.md) - [Throwback Walkie-Talkie Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-upside-down-capsules-series-3.md) - [Show-Inspired QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-meals-campaign.md) - [Unique TV Series Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lillet-x-emily-in-paris.md) - [Video Store Speakeasies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockbuster-speakeasy.md)