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Rooftop & view

Rooftop & view in Chicago

Outdoor, skyline, weather-permitting.

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Example nights

Real Chicago venues, put together by our planner. Refreshed Jul 20.

Drinks at The Riu Rooftop Chicago in Streeterville, then dinner at Pizzeria Portofino in River North.

  • 01The Riu Rooftop ChicagoStreeterville · $$$
  • 02Pizzeria PortofinoRiver North · $$
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Drinks at CloudBar at 360 CHICAGO in Streeterville, then dinner at Le Colonial Chicago.

  • 01CloudBar at 360 CHICAGOStreeterville · $$$
  • 02Le Colonial ChicagoStreeterville · $$$
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Top 12 venues

  1. 01

    Navy Pier - Rooftop Terrace

    Streeterville · $$$

  2. 02

    CloudBar at 360 CHICAGO

    Streeterville · $$$

    Craft cocktails on the 94th floor—creative, well-made, yours to keep in the glass. Views of the entire city, comfortable seats, friendly bartenders.

  3. 03

    Offshore Rooftop

    Streeterville · $$$$

    Lake views, craft cocktails, and a bartender named Geo who actually knows what he's doing. Chef-driven food, calm mornings, no Navy Pier chaos.

  4. 04

    Wrigley View Rooftop

    Lake View East · $$

    Rooftop with actual ballpark views, free food and drinks on game days — groups up to 100, corporate events too.

  5. 05

    The Up Room

    West Town · $$$

    Thirteenth-floor cocktail lounge with skyline views, cream cheese foam, and space to breathe — perfect for early drinks or impressing out-of-towners.

  6. 06

    LH Rooftop

    Chicago Loop · $$$

    Three levels of rooftop dining with sweeping Loop views. Spicy Hibiscus Margaritas, Chicken and Waffles, vegan Beyond Burger — service that lands.

  7. 07

    Terrace 16

    River North · $$$$

    Skyline views inform this upscale, seasonal lounge serving refreshments on a hotel rooftop.

  8. 08

    The Riu Rooftop Chicago

    Streeterville · $$$

  9. 09

    Cindy's Rooftop

    Chicago Loop · $$$

    Hip, stylish rooftop bar/eatery at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel with choice seasonal fare.

  10. 10

    The J. Parker

    Old Town Triangle · $$

    Handcrafted cocktails, a light New American menu & city views on the Hotel Lincoln's swanky rooftop.

  11. 11

    Kennedy Rooftop

    Pulaski Park · $$$

    Seventh-floor rooftop with Chicago skyline views — heated igloos in winter, sharp cocktails, sliders and flatbreads. Lively but actually comfortable.

  12. 12

    NoMI

    Streeterville · $$$$

    Inside the Park Hyatt, this elegant spot with an outdoor garden serves inventive New American food.