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CHICAGO — As Chicago’s weather gets warmer and the days get longer, locals and visitors can make the most of the season at the city’s open-air rooftops and terraces.
Whether you’re looking to grab a bite to eat high above the city’s bustling Downtown streets, lounge by Lake Michigan at a beach club, grab a casual drink at an Irish sports bar, enjoy a night out on the town or hide away in verdant garden terraces, there’s something for everyone.
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Here are 70 open-air bars, lounges and restaurants in Chicago:
Rooftops
Beverly/Morgan Park
Open Outcry Brewing Co.
10934 S. Western Ave.
773-629-6055
11 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday
South Side brewery Open Outcry boasts a rooftop beer garden through the spring, summer and fall with deck chairs, couches, music and food and drink service.
Bronzeville/Near South Side
VU Rooftop Bar
133 E. Cermak Road
312-528-0191
4 p.m.-midnight Monday-Thursday, 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday-Saturday, 4 p.m.-11 p.m. Sundays
At 22 stories high, VU Rooftop features city vistas, three bars, two patios, fire pits and retractable windows for cold seasons. Visitors can sip co*cktails and enjoy sweeping views of Downtown and Lake Michigan.
Chatham
The Woodlawn
1200 E. 79th St.
708-986-3008
3-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday
Launched in 2018, The Woodlawn in Chatham is a restaurant, internet cafe, event space, podcast studio, rooftop and more — all in one. This innovative community hub offers rooftop yoga and gardening, and residents can rent out the open-air space for $200 per hour for up to 30 people.
Downtown/The Loop
Aire Rooftop Bar
100 W. Monroe St.
312-236-1234
3-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 3 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, 1-9 p.m. Sundays
Sitting 24 stories high atop the Hyatt Centric, this rooftop bar offers bird’s-eye views of the city and serves up co*cktails, wine, beer and shareable platters.
Boleo
122 W. Monroe St.
312-750-9007
5-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 5-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday
Named after an Argentinian tango move, Boleo offers a Latin American-inspired menu reminiscent of Peruvian and Argentinian street food. The 15th-floor rooftop in The Loop sits atop The Kimpton Gray Hotel. With a retractable roof, you can visit regardless of the season.
Cerise Rooftop
203 N. Wabash Ave.
312-940-4774
4-10 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 4 p.m.-midnight Thursday, 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday, 2 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, 2-10 p.m. Sundays
Grab dinner and drinks at this indoor-outdoor rooftop in the Virgin Hotel, where DJs spin records through the evening. At 26 stories high, you also get a fantastic view of the city.
Château Carbide
230 N. Michigan Ave.
312-777-9000
5-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 5 p.m.-midnight Fridays, 3 p.m.-midnight Saturdays, 3-11 p.m. Sundays
Château Carbide sits 24 stories above Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, offering a “botanical-driven” co*cktail bar, absinthe-focused drinks, craft co*cktails and live music on Fridays and Saturdays. Its menu features upscale bites, weekend French flatbreads and decadent small plates by its executive chef.
Cindy’s Rooftop
12 S. Michigan Ave.
312-792-3502
11 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-midnight Fridays, 10 a.m.-midnight Saturdays, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sundays
With an open-air terrace, restaurant and bar, Cindy’s offers an extensive co*cktail menu, seasonal cuisine and panoramic views of the city year-round. It’s perched atop the historical Chicago Athletic Association, 13 stories above ground.
LH Rooftop
85 E. Wacker Drive
312-357-1200
11 a.m.-midnight daily
At 22 stories high, you’ll get unbeatable views of the city and the Chicago River from the LondonHouse rooftop. The tri-level space has indoor and outdoor seating, where visitors can enjoy American cuisine and co*cktails.
NoMI Garden
800 N. Michigan Ave.
312-239-4030
11 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
A sophisticated breezy rooftop seven floors above Michigan Avenue, NoMi serves up flatbreads, hearty side dishes, sushi, co*cktails and more.
Offshore Rooftop
1000 E. Grand Ave.
312-535-6660
11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday
Did you know the world’s largest rooftop is at Navy Pier? With 36,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, this multi-seasonal restaurant and bar offers views of the city’s iconic skyline and Lake Michigan.
Raised | An Urban Rooftop Bar
1 W. Upper Wacker Drive
312-795-3308
4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 3 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday
On the corner of State and Wacker just steps away from the Red Line, Raised is a third-floor rooftop bar offering an impressive view of Chicago’s cityscape and the Chicago River. The venue offers co*cktails and wine, as well as twists to classic American fare — like barbecue chips, truffle frites, spring rolls, bacon-wrapped pickle spears and more.
Rosebud Randolph
130 E. Randolph St.
312-473-1111
11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays
Just steps away from Millennium Park, tri-level restaurant Rosebud on Randolph features a rooftop patio amid the city’s skyscrapers.
ROOF On theWit
201 N. State St.
312-239-9502
2-10 p.m. Mondays, 4-11 p.m. Tuesdays, 4-11 p.m. Wednesdays, 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Thursdays, 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, 1 p.m.-7 p.m. Sundays
With skyline views from 27 stories above ground, theWit’s rooftop has been named one of the top three rooftop bars in the world by Travel + Leisure. It serves up hand-crafted co*cktails and cuisine and regularly hosts DJs, acoustic music series and live runway shows.
Shanghai Terrace
108 E. Superior St.
312-573-6744
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Dinner: 5-10 p.m. Sunday, Wednesday-Thursday, 5-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday
In The Peninsula Hotel Chicago is a Chinese restaurant serving contemporary iterations of Shanghainese, Cantonese and Sichuanese dishes. Alongside indoor dining spaces is a chic outdoor terrace lined with greenery.
Starbucks Reserve Roastery
646 N. Michigan Ave.
312-283-7100
8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday
Above four stories of coffee and co*cktail bars, bakeries and cafes is the Starbucks Reserve Roastery’s fifth-floor rooftop. Overlooking Downtown’s bustling Michigan Ave, the open-air terrace is open seasonally as weather permits.
Terrace 16
401 N. Wabash Ave.
312-588-8030
7 a.m.-11 p.m. daily
Trump International Hotel and Tower’s 16th-floor dining experience features an indoor bar and dining room, plus a 200-seat outdoor patio overlooking Downtown and the Chicago River.
Upstairs At The Gwen
521 N. Rush St.
312-645-1500
Find varying breakfast/brunch, lunch/dinner/co*cktail and bar hours here. The terrace closes 11 p.m. daily.
This fifth-floor, art deco-inspired rooftop offers skyline vistas and sunrise-to-sundown dining with breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and co*cktail menus. You can enjoy the open-air terrace on hot, sunny afternoons in the summer, but it also transitions into the winter with fire pits, warm drinks and curling.
Sky Terrace
233 E. Ontario St.
312-643-3400
4-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 2-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, noon-8 p.m. Sundays
On Ivy Hotel’s 16th floor, you’ll find a rooftop lounge with light bites, like Italian flatbread and grilled shrimp street tacos, as well as craft co*cktails and scenic views of Downtown.
Streeterville Social
455 N. Park Drive
312-840-6617
4-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 4 p.m.-midnight Fridays, noon-midnight Saturdays, noon-11 p.m. Sundays
Serving up a globally inspired seasonal menu and handcrafted co*cktails, the Loews Chicago Hotel’s Streeterville Social also hosts a variety of events on its third-floor terrace. There are social hours, We Drink Pink nights, live music evenings, trivia nights and tailgates.
Z Bar
108 E. Superior St.
312-573-6888
4 p.m.-midnight Monday-Thursday, 2 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m.-midnight Sundays
The Peninsula’s luxurious rooftop lounge, Z Bar, features city views, an extensive menu of booze and a variety of global cuisines, from tuna tartare and daikon frites to Cajun crab and caviar potato bites.
Hyde Park
The Promontory Rooftop Terrace
5311 S. Lake Park Ave. West
312-801–210
Open during select events.
A space celebrating Hyde Park’s musical legacy and community, The Promontory is a music venue and cultural hub with a stunning rooftop. Check out upcoming shows and parties online.
Lakeview
The Piggery Bar & Restaurant
1625 W. Irving Park Road
773-281-7447
11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays
Sports bar The Piggery is a great place to catch a game on a big screen. The family-friendly venue prides itself on its Cuban sandwich, bottomless brunch on weekends and an open-air rooftop deck.
Lincoln Park/Old Town
Castaways Beach Club
1603 N. Lake Shore Drive
773-281-1200
11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday
Embrace Summertime Chi while lounging on Castaways Beach Club’s boathouse bar and grill, which features an open-air deck overlooking Lake Michigan.
Harvest At Lakeshore Sport & Fitness
1320 W. Fullerton Ave.
773-348-6377
4-9 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 4-9 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays
Harvest is a full-service restaurant and bar with indoor and al fresco dining options. Its rooftop overlooks the Chicago skyline and is open to members and non-members.
Joe’s On Weed Street
940 W. Weed St.
312-273-5118
5-11 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, 2 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, 2-10 p.m. Sundays
For football fans and country music lovers, Joe’s on Weed Street is the place. The bar and music venue has dozens of TVs and hosts a variety of spring and summer events on its rooftop bar and patio, including live concerts, doggie happy hours and more.
Sully’s House Bar
1501 N. Dayton St.
773-244-1234
5 p.m.-midnight Wednesday-Thursday, 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, 1 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturdays, noon-10:30 p.m. Sundays
Sully’s House is a casual Irish sports bar with a main bar area, lounge and dining room. It also features two open-air spaces: a second-floor private bar that guests can reserve, and rooftop deck with couches and TVs. Guests can enjoy dozens of beers, including more than 20 on tap and 30 in bottles, and comfort food like wraps, burgers, tacos, wings and pizza.
The J. Parker
1816 N. Clark St.
312-254-4747
11 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays
Sitting on the 13th floor of the Lincoln Hotel, this rooftop bar and restaurants offers views of Lake Michigan, Downtown and the Lincoln Park Zoo. It’s also open year-round, with a retractable glass roof for colder days.
Utopian Tailgate
1608 N. Wells St.
312-210-7799
4-11 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, 4 p.m.-midnight Wednesday-Thursday, noon-1 a.m. Friday, 11-2 a.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays
At Pipers Alley Mall in Old Town, rooftop deck Utopian Tailgate lives up to its name with cornhole, drinking games, disco dance parties, super-sized Jenga, beer coolers and more.
Lincoln Square
Gene’s Sausage Shop & Delicatessen Rooftop
4750 N. Lincoln Ave.
773-728-7243
11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays
Gene’s European-style beer and wine garden isn’t your average Chicago rooftop. The menu features smoked sausages and bratwurst cooked on an open-wood grill, potato salad, mixed greens and more, plus rotating beers on tap and wines by the glass. As long as the weather permits, Gene’s opens its rooftops three days per week through the summer.
Logan Square/Palmer Square
BiXi Beer
2515 N. Milwaukee Ave.
773-904-7368
3-11 p.m. Monday, Wednesday-Thursday, 3 p.m.-midnight Friday, 11 a.m.-noon Saturdays, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays
A modern, Asian-inspired brewpub, this Logan Square establishment serves up Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cuisine and original beer on its rooftop terrace.
Lonesome Rose
2101 N. California Ave.
773-770-3414
11 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-midnight Fridays, 10 a.m.-midnight Saturdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays
Tex-Mex bar and restaurant Lonesome Rose is known for its plant- and light-filled open design, which extends to its rooftop patio. The Logan Square staple offers breakfast tacos, queso, nachos, burritos, margaritas and more. Lonesome Rose unveiled a second location in Andersonville last year, but it doesn’t have a rooftop space.
Masada
2206 N. Milwaukee Ave.
773-697-8397
4 p.m.-midnight Tuesdays, 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesday-Friday, 9a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays
Masada is a popular Logan and Palmer Square nightclub. Complete with a lush rooftop patio and garden, the Middle Eastern venue regularly hosts dance parties, live DJs and music events.
The Black Lion
2434 N. Milwaukee Ave.
773-543-5658
5 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, 5 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturdays
Neighborhood bar The Black Lion serves up Latin American spirits and co*ckails alongside regular live music shows.
Northalsted
Sidetrack
3349 N. Halsted St.
773-477-9189
3 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Friday, 1 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturdays, 1 p.m.-2 a.m. Sundays
This multi-level gay bar hosts a wide variety of events celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Visitors can lounge on the rooftop while sipping specialty co*cktails or plan a visit for one of Sidetrack’s dance parties, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” screenings, storytelling sessions and other entertainment programs.
Norwood Park
The Garage Bar & Sandwiches
6154 N. Milwaukee Ave.
773-647-1386
4 p.m.-midnight Tuesday-Thursday, 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Fridays, noon-2 a.m. Saturdays, noon-10 p.m. Sundays
The Garage Bar & Sandwiches is a neighborhood hangout spot featuring bar fare — like sandwiches and giant preztzels — beer galore, TVs and a rooftop deck.
River North/Gold Coast
Celeste
111 W. Hubbard St.
312-828-9000
7 p.m.-4 a.m. Wednesday-Friday, 7 p.m.-5 a.m. Saturdays
This multi-level River North establishment offers a pub serving up American cuisine and a Deco Room with craft co*cktails. Head on up to the fourth floor for Celeste’s rooftop garden, complete with Victorian decor, tropical greenery and a retractable glass rooftop for year-round enjoyment.
Joy District
112 W. Hubbard St.
312-651-3979
4 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-midnight Sundays
Across from Celeste is Joy District, another multi-level drinking and dining establishment. It features a first-floor sports parlor and a second-floor club and rooftop bar where visitors can dance the night away while looking out at the city’s skyline.
Pandan
1112 N. State St.
312-632-9316
5-11 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday
Share baos and buns in the heart of Gold Coast at Pandan, a botanical 18th floor bar at Viceroy Chicago with a “co*cktail menu is as vast as the skyline itself.” The rooftop was previously called Devereaux.
Tanta
118 W. Grand Ave.
312-222-9700
5-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 5-10 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-10 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Sundays
Tanta brings a taste of Peru to Chicago with empanadas, cebiches and a variety of grilled seafood dishes and more, served on the restaurant’s indoor dining room and second-floor rooftop. Enjoy a meal alongside with a co*cktail, including Peru’s national co*cktail, Pisco Sour.
South Loop
Pancho’s Rooftop & Cantina
327 S. Plymouth Court
312-362-1212
4 p.m.-midnight Tuesday-Wednesday, 3 p.m.-midnight Thursday-Friday, 11 a.m.-midnight Saturday-Sunday
Formerly Plymouth Restaurant & Bar, this rebranded rooftop opened in the spring. Diners can enjoy nachos, burgers, tacos, salads, asada and barbacoa fries, margaritas and more.
Portillo’s
520 W. Taylor St.
312-667-4560
10-1 a.m. daily
Beloved Chicagoland hot dog chain Portillo’s has an open-air rooftop patio where diners can enjoy Chicago-style wieners and a classic shake.
Reggies Rooftop Deck
2109 S. State St.
312-949-0120
11-2 a.m. Monday-Friday, 11-3 a.m. Saturday
Neighborhood bar and music joint Reggies also has a “Trainwreck Rooftop Deck” with eight flat-screen TVs, a pool table, pro basketball pop-a-shot, bags games and more. Take a seat, sip some booze and enjoy the South Side club’s classic menu items.
West Loop/Fulton Market
Aba
302 N. Green St.
773-645-1400
4-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 4-11 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 3-11 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 3-10 p.m. Sundays
Aba serves up Israeli, Lebanese, Turkish and Greek cuisine and rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits. Visitors can sit indoors for a traditional dining experience or take advantage of the eatery’s year-round rooftop patio, which becomes fully enclosed and heated during the winter.
Cabra
200 N. Green St.
312-761-1717
11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and 4-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and 4-11 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays
Enjoy panoramic views of the city while sipping on co*cktails and wines and tasting shareable plates of Peruvian cuisine, meant to be enjoyed family-style. With indoor and outdoor space atop The Hoxton Chicago Hotel, you can visit the rooftop year-round.
La Josie
740 W. Randolph St.
312-929-2900
4-11 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, noon-11 p.m. Thursdays, noon-4 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m.-midnight Saturday-Sunday
Amid Chicago’s cityscape in West Loop sits La Josie, a modern and casual Mexican restaurant and agave bar with an open-air rooftop. Visitors can dine on tacos and ceviche, sip on co*cktails and more while string lights twinkle overhead.
Parlor Pizza Bar
108 N. Green St.
312-600-6090
11:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Thursday-Friday, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Sundays
Parlor’s first location in the heart of West Loop is known for its unique ‘za and craft beer and co*cktails. Diners can enjoy a casual meal on its open-air patio and rooftop spaces. Parlor also has a patio in Wicker Park and an indoor restaurant in River North.
Puttery
932 W. Randolph St.
773-915-6040
4 p.m.-midnight Monday-Thursday, noon-2 a.m. Fridays, 11-2 a.m. Saturdays, noon-midnight Sundays
After playing indoor mini golf, you can head to Puttery’s patio for drinks, pizza and upscale bites like potato flautas and charcuterie boards. This indoor-outdoor space offers lounge spaces, bar tops and communal tables so you can chill after tee time.
Rooftop At Nobu Hotel
155 N. Peoria St.
312-779-8800
Find dining room, bar lounge and takeout hours here
Nobu’s global luxury hotel in West Loop features an 11th-floor outdoor terrace distinguished by its minimalistic, Japanese-inspired decor and menu items. Sip on booze and snack on wagyu dumplings or nigiri while looking out at the city’s skyline.
Selva
311 N. Morgan St.
312-764-1934
5 p.m.-midnight Tuesday-Thursdays, 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday-Saturday
This Mexican nights-inspired bar on the seventh floor of The Emily Hotel is a moody and intimate indoor-outdoor venue. You can try its handcrafted co*cktails, like a Blackberry Mojito or Oaxaca Old Fashioned, plus casual fare like tacos, quesadillas and chips and salsa.
Soho House Chicago
113-125 N. Green St.
312-521-8000
7 a.m.-midnight Sunday-Tuesday, 7-1 a.m. Wednesdays, 7-2 a.m. Thursday-Saturday
Soho House Chicago spans five floors and 108,000 square feet. Alongside a chic rooftop for drinks and lounging, there’s a rooftop pool, indoor screening room, gym, spa and music and arts programs.
Tetto Chicago
406 N. Sangamon St.
773-453-8228
4-11 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 4 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, 4-11 p.m. Sundays
Tetto Chicago opened one year ago and sits atop the building that houses taco spot Tabu. Alongside city views, it serves up pizza slices and pies from Professor Pizza and a lineup of summer co*cktails.
Texan Taco Bar
942 W. Randolph St.
312-291-8133
11:30 a.m.-11:15 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-11:15 p.m. Sundays
In the heart of West Loop overlooking Randolph Street is Texan Taco Bar. It comes from the owners of Parlor Pizza, and it’s known for its fresh-squeezed margaritas, hardshell tacos and more Tex-Mex favorites.
Tony’s Rooftop Bar
916 W. Fulton Market
312-637-3888
8 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays
Time Out Market’s rooftop bar, named after the magazine’s late founder, Tony Elliot, features a cozy, all-season venue decorated in vintage Time Out London covers and twinkling lights. Catch views of the Willis Tower and other architectural gems while sipping on a curated selection of wines, beers and signature co*cktails.
West Town
Homestead On The Roof
1924 W. Chicago Ave.
773-904-1149
5-9 p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays, 5-11 p.m. Thursday-Saturday
Touting itself Chicago’s “secret garden,” Homestead On The Roof is a cozy rooftop above Roots Handmade Pizza. Diners can enjoy a seasonal pop-up menu while surrounded by flowers, vertical hanging gardens, string lights and a decorative outdoor fireplace.
Twisted Spoke
501 N. Ogden Ave.
312-666-1500
11 a.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 a.m. Sundays
For 28 years, Twisted Spoke has been West Town’s “burger, booze and biker bar.” Enjoy fried fish tacos, jalapeno poppers and more late-night bar foods with a margarita, mint julep or two-for-one whiskey special. There’s also refreshing salads, like the popular Anarchy Greens with seared avocado, pear, garbanzos, dried black olives, blue cheese and more.
Wicker Park/Bucktown
Cabana Club
2018 W. North Ave.
872-315-3083
11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday
You’ll find Cabana Club just a few floors down from the Up Room. The Cabana Club, on The Robey’s sixth floor, is an indoor-outdoor co*cktail bar with 180-degree views of the Chicago skyline. You can also enjoy frozen co*cktails and maybe even take a dip in the pool.
Chop Shop
2033 W. North Ave.
773-537-4440
5-9 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays
Housed in a 100-year-old former auto body shop, Chop Shop is a butcher, deli, restaurant, bar and music venue all in one. It also has an open-air rooftop patio where guests can enjoy a meal, drinks or summer concert.
Etta
1840 W. North Ave.
312-757-4444
5-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 4:30-11 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m and 4:30-11 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays
New American restaurant Etta is all about rustic, wood-fired cooking, serving up pizzas, housemade pastas and salads which patrons can enjoy on a rooftop terrace.
Kennedy Rooftop
1551 W. North Ave.
773-270-6770
4-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 4-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays
Atop the seventh floor of the Hyatt Place Wicker Park, you’ll find the Kennedy Rooftop, an open-air lounge complete with fire pits, oversized Jenga sets and panoramic skyline views. Enjoy craft co*cktails, shareable mezze platters and flatbreads and dishes like harissa chicken kabobs and mahi mahi tacos.
Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club
1750 N. Milwaukee Ave.
773-486-8682
Find indoor and outdoor hours here
Tropical drinks, rotating food trucks, board games, DJs and 11 shuffleboard courts are just some of the things you’ll find at this May-September shuffleboard club. Walk-ins are always welcome to join in the shuffle boarding or to simply lounge on the roof deck with a pina colada in hand.
Taxim Chicago
1558 N. Milwaukee Ave.
773-252-1558
5:30-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 5:30-11 p.m. Friday, 5-11 p.m. Saturdays, 5-9 p.m. Sundays
Greek cuisine and wine abound at Taxim Chicago, a Byzantine-inspired venue that regularly hosts live Greek music, dancing and food events. Enjoy a meal on the rooftop terrace, which is now open for dinner service.
The Up Room
2018 W. North Ave.
872-315-3060
5 p.m.-midnight Sunday-Thursday, 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday-Saturday
Thirteen floors above the Wicker Park’s bustling Milwaukee Avenue, you can sit atop this Robey Hotel co*cktail bar, lounge around and sip booze while looking out at the breathtaking cityscape.
Whiskey Business
1367 N. Milwaukee Ave.
773-698-7362
2-10:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 2-11:15 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-11:15 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sundays
In the heart of Wicker Park, Whiskey Business mixes ’80s and ’90s nostalgia in its bi-level restaurant and bar. It’s rooftop hosts pop-up concepts.
Wrigleyville
Alma
3630 N. Clark St.
773-302-2300
3-11 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday, 3 p.m.-midnight Thursday, 3 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday-Saturday
Hidden in plain sight on Wrigleyville’s Hotel Zachary, Alma is a second-floor rooftop bar and lounge offering Mediterranean-inspired bites. The neighborhood social hub offers indoor and outdoor seating, a DJ booth and views of Wrigley Field and Gallagher Way.
Old Crow Smokehouse
3506 N. Clark St.
773-897-3378
3 p.m.-midnight Tuesday-Wednesday, 10-1 a.m. Thursday, 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday, 11-2 a.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-midnight Sundays
For country music, whiskey, Southern brunch and game-day celebrations in the heart of Wrigleyville, Old Crow Smokehouse is the spot. The indoor-outdoor restaurant and bar features a second-floor rooftop to bask in the sunlight.
The Dugout
950 W. Addison St.
773-520-2883
5 p.m.-2 a.m. Mondays, 2 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday-Friday, 5 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturdays, 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Sundays
Laidback spots bar The Dugout has a rooftop patio that offers views of the Chicago skyline and Wrigley Field, which is just steps away.
Wrigley Rooftops
3609 N. Sheffield Ave.
773-248-7663
Select dates and times with reservations
Catch a Chicago Cubs game from rooftop bleachers. You can make single or group reservations, and food and drinks are included. Game tickets are required to get in.
Wrigley View Rooftops
1050 W. Waveland Ave.
773-362-1050
Select dates and times with reservations
Multi-level facility Wrigley View Rooftops is another option for Cubs fans looking for a nearby rooftop to watch the game. Game tickets are required to get in.
Vines On Clark
3554 N. Clark St.
773-327-8572
10:30 a.m.-midnight Thursdays, 11-1 a.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-midnight Sundays
Steps away from Wrigley Field is Vines On Clark, a popular bar and neighborhood hangout. Enjoy drinks and comfort food in an indoor-outdoor venue, which includes a patio and second-floor rooftop.
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