O’Deery’s Holiday Pop Up Bar Starting November 15

Join us at the Christmas Pop Bar and experience the holidays in a large than life way.  Nutcrackers and Santa’s sleigh are the perfect back drop for those fun picture posting moments with family, friends and co-workers.  Fun upbeat music, spirits and signature holiday beverages are the highlight of this can’t miss experience! 

Minimums:

• $100 for parties of 2
• $200 for parties of 3-4
• $300 for parties of 5-6

The Christmas Pop Bar is open Wed – Sun opens at 4pm. 

"S'more" of the Drake

Follow our Instagram and facebook page for our Smores and More menu featuring specialty smores like The Elvis with peanut butter and bacon or The Frank with lemon curd and ricotta cheese.  Couple it with a specialty Not Your Mother’s Hot Chocolate with chocolate syrup and marshmellows.  Don’t forget about our Oktoberfest specials in the Polo Lounge and our Fall specialty hot coffee beverages in Aroma.  Stay tuned for all of these wonderful tastes of the Drake on Instagram and Facebook.  

Holiday Afternoon Tea 11/ 1 - 1/5

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at The Drake in Oak Brook with an elegant afternoon tea experience full of warmth, cheer, and festive delights. Our cozy winter gathering features a luxurious spread of seasonal teas, delightful treats, and merry décor that captures the spirit of this joyful time of year.

Dessert by Holiday Light 11/4 - 1/2

OUTDOOR HEATED IGLOOS Starting November 22

Experience a winter wonderland adventure this season. Introducing new heated igloos offering a blend of delectable cuisine and crafted cocktails.

Thanksgiving Day Brunch 11/28

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a delectable feast perfect for the whole family. Enjoy Chef Ezequiel’s carving stations, seafood bar, omelet stations, fresh waffles stations, an assorted dessert table and much more. Seating starts at 10am and the last seating will be at 3pm. An onsite photographer will be available to take your photo for all your holiday card needs!

Afternoon Tea after the Shopping Spree 11/29

Take a break of your shopping and join us for After the Shopping Afternoon Tea featuring all of your holiday tea favorites and chef’s exclusive finger sandwiches and dessert menu. Our elves will be ready upon your arrival to wrap two small or medium size gifts while you relax and enjoy your high tea. The wrapped gifts will be ready upon your departure.

Drake Oak Brook Annual Tree Lighting 12/4 4:30p-6p

Join us for the perfect start to the holiday season at our annual tree lighting ceremony.  Enjoy the sounds of carolers singing your holiday favorites. Please bring a canned good to donate to our annual food drive for the local food pantry.  Hot Chocolate and Cookies will be provided. The cost is free to the public. We would love to see you there!

Dickens Christmas Dinner 12/13

Nothing says Christmas like a traditional dinner while our holiday carolers are serenading throughout the evening. Make this season extra merry and extra bright by joining us on December 13 from 5pm - 9pm. Choose from an exclusive Prix Fixe holiday menu. Special 4 course menu coming soon.

Gingerbread House Workshop with Chef Ezequiel 12/11

Every year our Executive Chef Ezequiel builds an ornate and festive gingerbread house to display in our lobby for the holiday season. This year, we're giving kids and their families a chance to learn how to build their own, taught by Chef Ezequiel himself!

Brunch with Santa 12/15 & 12/22

Our traditional Sunday Brunch gets some holiday cheer with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Santa and Mrs. Claus will join us on Sunday December 15, Sunday December 22. They'll be available for professional photos 10am - 3pm in the lower level of the hotel.

Brunch with Santa (and the Grinch) 12/21

Look who is making a stop from the North Pole to Brunch! Come and see not just Santa but we think the Grinch will be sledding in from Whoville to make an appearance. Help us spread holiday cheer to this grumpy Grinch with old St. Nick and see if we can make Mr. Grinch smile. Enjoy Chef’s version of Roast Beast and at this Feast (Brunch). Mr. Grinch will make his appearance on Saturday December 21. They'll be available for professional photos 10am - 3pm in the lower level of the hotel.

Christmas Eve Dinner 12/24

Join us for a Christmas feast buffet and celebrate the start of the holiday. Chef Ezequiel prepares traditional holiday favorites, both savory and sweet, to ignite your favorite past memories while creating new ones.

Tea and Tiaras - A Princess Holiday Tea Party 12/27

A glamorous holiday event for princesses and their families to feel like royalty at the Drake Oak Brook. Calling all princesses and their royal families! Celebrate the holidays with our first ever Princess Tea Party! Enjoy chef's special holiday treats served in traditional high tea style.

Giving Tuesday 12/3 - 12/17

Join us in the Colonial room every Tuesday starting December 3rd for Giving Tuesday.  Every Tuesday through December 17th, the hotel will donate 10% of the evenings proceeds to a local charity.