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There’s a Stranger Things Themed Bar in Chicago

Ft. Barb on a Jagermeister machine and everything...

Wednesday, August 30, 2017 - 13:02

The world’s obsession with Stranger Things shows no signs of slowing down (because it’s awesome), and there’s now even a bar themed around the Netflix show.

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The Upside Down (great name) is a pop up based in Chicago, and features all kinds of references to the TV programme centered around Eleven and co.

our pal @frangk_ is getting close to wrapping up this amazing hand painted "011" mural on our front wall! we can't wait to see everyone in The Upside Down tomorrow night! 🔦

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our pal @frangk_ is getting close to wrapping up this amazing hand painted "011" mural on our front wall! we can't wait to see everyone in The Upside Down tomorrow night! 🔦

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Like the wall in Joyce Byers’ living room, after she’s ‘redecorated’ it to communicate with her not-so-dead son, and a reconstruction of Castle Byers, the den said son Will built.

closed out the first weekend of The Upside Down with an impromptu after party for D.R.A.M. & some of his friends! see y'all again Wednesday night! until then, stay Strange!💡

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closed out the first weekend of The Upside Down with an impromptu after party for D.R.A.M. & some of his friends! see y'all again Wednesday night! until then, stay Strange!💡

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It’s not just the decor thats all things Stranger either - the bar also serves a signature slushie cocktail ‘Eleven’s Eggos’, served with a slice of waffle on the rim in homage to the characters love of the breakfast treat.

Eggo waffles, not just for breakfast anymore! come grab an "Eleven's Eggo's" slushie tonight... we're partying until 2am!💡

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Eggo waffles, not just for breakfast anymore! come grab an "Eleven's Eggo's" slushie tonight... we're partying until 2am!💡

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Oh and don’t worry - Barb hasn’t been forgotten (LONG LIVE BARB) - she’s in pride of place on the Jagermeister machine, so that’s nice.

"What About Barb?" shots anyone?? we have the most Upside Down shot machine in any world thanks to our homies at Jägermeister & the legendary custom art by Pure Kreation! we open at NOON on night two & the party cranks until 3am! see y'all real soon! 🙌🏼

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"What About Barb?" shots anyone?? we have the most Upside Down shot machine in any world thanks to our homies at Jägermeister & the legendary custom art by Pure Kreation! we open at NOON on night two & the party cranks until 3am! see y'all real soon! 🙌🏼

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You’ll have to move quick if you want to visit though - the pop-up is only open until the end of September, ahead of Stranger Things series 2 (yaaaaaaas) which kicks off on Halloween. Can’t. Wait.

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We would not recommend licking the walls.

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