Plan your next rooftop move in Chicago.
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☀️Hot afternoon
89°F · 0% rain
8 mph wind
I|O Godfrey
River North
Cindy's Rooftop
Chicago Loop
Cabra
West Loop
Featured picks
Best for hot afternoon
89°F, 8 mph wind, 0% rain risk.
76
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Hotel Rooftop Lounge
I|O Godfrey
River NorthStrong pick right now
Why now: Holds up better in bad weather, better shade right now, and good afternoon fit.
Large year-round River North rooftop lounge with retractable roof and winter igloos.
73
score
Hotel Rooftop Restaurant
Cindy's Rooftop
Chicago LoopGood option right now
Why now: Holds up better in bad weather, better shade right now, and good afternoon fit.
Chicago Athletic Association rooftop with Millennium Park, Lake Michigan, and skyline views.
70
score
Hotel Rooftop Restaurant
Cabra
West LoopGood option right now
Why now: Holds up better in bad weather, better shade right now, and good afternoon fit.
Hoxton rooftop restaurant with Peruvian energy, skyline views, and a year-round indoor-outdoor setup.
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LH Rooftop
Hotel Rooftop Bar · Theatre District
Why now: Holds up better in bad weather, good afternoon fit, and editor favorite.
70
Good option right now
Boleo
Hotel Rooftop Restaurant · Loop
Why now: Holds up better in bad weather, better shade right now, and good afternoon fit.
67
Good option right now
Terrace 16
Hotel Rooftop Restaurant · River North
Why now: Holds up better in bad weather, better shade right now, and good afternoon fit.
67
Good option right now
Offshore Rooftop
Rooftop Restaurant · Navy Pier
Why now: Holds up better in bad weather and good afternoon fit.
65
Good option right now
Upstairs at The Gwen
Hotel Rooftop Bar · River North
Why now: Good afternoon fit and holds up in heat.
64
Good option right now
Joy District Rooftop
Rooftop Bar · River North
Why now: Balanced for right now.
58
Fine, but situational
Pandan
Hotel Rooftop Bar · Gold Coast
Why now: Likely closed right now and better shade right now.
57
Fine, but situational
Reggies Rooftop
Rooftop Bar · South Loop
Why now: Good afternoon fit and holds up in heat.
57
Fine, but situational