A Christmas bar with a funny name, a Manhattan businesswoman in over her head, and a rival club next door. Hallmark’s Mistletoe and Mimosas has everything a Countdown to Christmas rom-com needs. Tamera Mowry-Housley and Kristoffer Polaha lead the film, with Jennifer Robertson in support.
The story takes place in upstate New York, but the cameras rolled somewhere else. So, where was Mistletoe and Mimosas actually filmed? The answer takes us to British Columbia, Canada. Let’s look at the real places behind the fictional town.
About Mistletoe and Mimosas
Mistletoe and Mimosas is the first on-screen pairing of Mowry-Housley and Polaha, and Mowry-Housley also serves as an executive producer. It is part of Hallmark’s 17th annual Countdown to Christmas.
Claire Bennett is a successful business consultant in Manhattan. She unexpectedly inherits her Uncle Lou’s Christmas-themed bar, The Tipsy Reindeer, in upstate New York. The bar comes with heavy debt. Uncle Lou was generous to people in town, and a trendy new club called Algorithm is pulling in the crowds.
Claire wants to fix the books before Christmas, sell to someone who will protect her uncle’s legacy, and go back to the city. Then she meets Zach, Algorithm’s part owner and manager, who wants to buy the bar.
The two agree to a “12 Days of Christmas” contest of festive events to see who draws the bigger crowd. If Claire wins, Zach helps her find the right buyer. If Zach wins, she has to consider his offer. The rivalry turns into romance.
Mistletoe and Mimosas Filming Locations
Mistletoe and Mimosas was shot in British Columbia. Reports point to the Township of Langley and Chilliwack, with Vancouver as a likely third stop.
Polaha began filming on August 17, and he and Mowry-Housley planned to spend about three weeks on set. That puts the wrap in early September.
Linda-Lisa Hayter directed the film, which runs 1 hour and 23 minutes. Hayter has made a home at Hallmark. Her earlier credits include Christmas in Evergreen: Bells Are Ringing, Cranberry Christmas and Tidings for the Season.
Township of Langley, British Columbia
Langley handled a big share of Mistletoe and Mimosas shooting. The crew set up inside Into Chocolate, a candy shop at 9220 Glover Road in Fort Langley Village. Outdoor scenes were filmed nearby, around Wendel’s Bookstore & Café and Sabà Bistro.
Fort Langley is a regular Hallmark stand-in. Its old storefronts and compact main street look like a small American town once the crew adds garland and fake snow.
The production may also have used Martini Film Studios, which has eight sound stages and a backlot with a New York-themed brownstone street. That would suit a story that moves between Manhattan and a small town. Nobody has confirmed the studio’s role yet.
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Chilliwack, British Columbia
Chilliwack, about 62 miles east of Vancouver, served as the second production base. Scenes were shot at Amato Trattoria, an Italian restaurant at 45959 Wellington Avenue. The crew also filmed outdoor scenes on Mill Street and Wellington Avenue in the historic downtown.
Downtown Chilliwack gave the production real brick, real shopfronts and real foot traffic. That mix is hard to build on a backlot.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Vancouver also seems to have played a part. Known as “Hollywood North,” the city has been the backbone of Hallmark’s holiday output for years. Its studios and varied streets cover whatever a script needs.
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Mistletoe and Mimosas Full Cast
Mowry-Housley and Polaha lead the film, and Jennifer Robertson plays Jenna.
| Character | Actor/Actress | Known For |
|---|---|---|
| Claire Bennett | Tamera Mowry-Housley | Sister, Sister; Haunted Harmony Mysteries; Scouting for Christmas |
| Zach | Kristoffer Polaha | Missing the Boat; A Grand Ole Opry Christmas; American Hostage |
| Jenna | Jennifer Robertson | Schitt’s Creek; Twitches |
Tamera Mowry-Housley as Claire Bennett
Many fans know Mowry-Housley as Tamera Campbell on Sister, Sister. She has since built a long Hallmark résumé, including Haunted Harmony Mysteries, Scouting for Christmas and Dream Moms. This is her fourth Hallmark movie of 2026. Her daughter makes her acting debut in the film.
Kristoffer Polaha as Zach
Polaha has led more than a dozen Hallmark films since 2016, including Missing the Boat and A Grand Ole Opry Christmas. Outside Hallmark, he stars in the MGM+ series American Hostage.
Jennifer Robertson as Jenna
Robertson plays Claire’s best friend. The role reunites her with Mowry-Housley more than 20 years after they appeared together in Twitches. Robertson is also known for Schitt’s Creek.
Behind the Scenes
Polaha and Mowry-Housley met during Hallmark’s Jingle Stop Tour in the fall of 2024. He had Mowry-Housley on his short list of actresses to work with. He was about to suggest her to Hallmark’s casting director when the offer came in, which he called kismet.
Once they got on set, Polaha said, they “immediately had great chemistry.” On day one, he told his co-star the goal was to make the best Christmas movie possible. Mowry-Housley brought her own bar knowledge to the job. She co-owns a wine bar with her husband in Napa Valley.
Polaha also praised the director, saying Hayter led the set with clarity and kindness.
Where to watch Mistletoe and Mimosas?
Mistletoe and Mimosas premieres on Sunday, November 15 at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel, with an encore on Monday, November 16 at 6/5c. It streams on Hallmark+ the next day.
| Platform | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hallmark Channel (TV) | Premieres November 15, 2026, 8 p.m. ET | Encore November 16 at 6 p.m. ET |
| Hallmark+ (Streaming) | From November 16, 2026 | Subscription required |
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