Chicago · Rankings

Rooftops ranked for the moment.

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Hotel Rooftop Restaurant

Apogee

Loop

Strong pick right now

Why now: Holds up better in bad weather, heated for colder nights, and handles wind better.

holds up better in bad weatherheated for colder nights

Top-floor restaurant and bar at the St. Regis Chicago.

Covered

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$$$

Likely open now

Hotel Rooftop Bar

The J. Parker

Lincoln Park

Strong pick right now

Why now: Strong late-night option, holds up better in bad weather, and heated for colder nights.

strong late-night optionholds up better in bad weather

13th-floor rooftop above Hotel Lincoln with retractable enclosure.

Covered

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$$$

Likely open now

Hotel Rooftop Bar

Cindy's

Loop

Strong pick right now

Why now: Heated for colder nights.

heated for colder nights

13th-floor rooftop overlooking Millennium Park.

Covered

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$$$

Likely open now

Hotel Rooftop Bar

LH Rooftop

Loop

Good option right now

Why now: Holds up better in bad weather, heated for colder nights, and fire pits help in the cold.

holds up better in bad weatherheated for colder nights

Multi-level rooftop above the Chicago River.

Covered

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Likely open now

Hotel Rooftop Bar

Aire Rooftop

Loop / Riverwalk

Fine, but situational

Why now: Balanced for right now.

balanced for right now

Open-air rooftop bar above the Chicago River.