Condé Nast TravelerJul 8
The 21 Best Rooftop Bars in Chicago for Views of Lake Michigan and Wrigley Field
These cocktail spots will make you forget all about Willis Tower.
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- AbaRestaurantmodern Mediterranean fare in verdant atrium
- Alma at Hotel ZacharyHotelrestaurant with mid-century modern charm
- Cindy'sRestaurantterrace with spectacular views over Millennium Park
- Gene's Sausage Shop & DelicatessenDeliGerman-style backyard barbecue with rooftop
- BoleoRestaurantlively, upbeat atmosphere with retractable roof
- TantaRestaurantOur bar packages are designed to include all of our signature house cocktails.
- Bar AvecRestaurantRiver North rooftop with seaside flavors
- theWit ChicagoBarrooftop on 27th floor with retractable roof
- Loews Hotel ChicagoHotelrooftop with string lighting and lush plant sections
- OffshoreBarLocated at the far East end of Chicago’s Navy Pier, Offshore Rooftop offers unencumbered views of Lake Michigan and the…
- Navy PierFerry terminalhistoric site with water and skyline views
- Gwen hotelHotelrooftop terrace with lounge seating and fire pits
- Sable HotelHotelhotel at historic Navy Pier
- Nobu HotelHotelhotel on Restaurant Row
- Hotel ZacharyHotelhotel with mid-century modern design
- Chicago Athletic Association hotelHotelhotel with terrace overlooking Millennium Park
- LH on 21Restaurantcontemporary American fare and craft cocktails
- LH on 22Restaurantrooftop with breathtaking vistas of Chicago River
- AvecRestaurantWest Loop small plates staple
- CabraRestaurantrestaurant honoring travels in Lima and Peru
- Lonesome RoseRestaurantLogan Square hangout with epic patio scene
- The Peninsula HotelHotelhotel with upscale lounge Z Bar
- Z BarBarupscale lounge with skyline views
- The Robey HotelHotelhotel with 13th-floor lounge
- The Up RoomRestaurant13th-floor lounge with panoramic views
- Park Hyatt ChicagoHotelhotel with seventh-floor outdoor terrace
- Roof on TheWitBar
- Upstairs at the GwenHotel
- Streeterville Social at Loews Chicago HotelHotel
- Offshore RooftopRestaurant
- The Rooftop at Nobu HotelHotel
- LH on 21 & 22Restaurant
- State & RareRestaurant
- Magnificent SpritzRestaurant
- Spring TostadaRestaurant
- lobster and shrimp tacos doradosRestaurant
- zucchini tavern-style pizzaRestaurant
- white chocolate-potato chip-macadamia nut cookiesRestaurant
- roasted pineapple milkshakeRestaurant
- garlic shrimp with Spanish chorizoRestaurant
- beef tenderloin slidersRestaurant
- hummus with pine nuts and sumacRestaurant
- hand-cut pappardelleRestaurant
- chocolate chip cookiesRestaurant
- North Ave. Beach PartyRestaurant
- Lou’s Diner MartiniRestaurant
- We Drink PinkRestaurant