Plan your next rooftop move in Chicago.
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🌬️Windy night
66°F · 20% rain
22 mph wind
I|O Godfrey
River North
Z Bar
River North
Pandan
Gold Coast
Featured picks
Best for windy night
66°F, 22 mph wind, 20% rain risk.
84
score
Hotel Rooftop Lounge
I|O Godfrey
River NorthStrong pick right now
Why now: Strong late-night option, holds up better in bad weather, and strong evening pick.
Large year-round River North rooftop lounge with retractable roof and winter igloos.
79
score
Hotel Rooftop Bar
Z Bar
River NorthStrong pick right now
Why now: Strong evening pick.
Peninsula rooftop bar with indoor-outdoor luxury lounge energy above Michigan Avenue.
77
score
Hotel Rooftop Bar
Pandan
Gold CoastStrong pick right now
Why now: Strong evening pick.
Viceroy rooftop lounge with skyline views and a rare Chicago poolside rooftop angle.
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Cindy's Rooftop
Hotel Rooftop Restaurant · Chicago Loop
Why now: Holds up better in bad weather, strong evening pick, and editor favorite.
75
Strong pick right now
LH Rooftop
Hotel Rooftop Bar · Theatre District
Why now: Holds up better in bad weather, strong evening pick, and editor favorite.
73
Good option right now
Cabra
Hotel Rooftop Restaurant · West Loop
Why now: Holds up better in bad weather, strong evening pick, and editor favorite.
70
Good option right now
Celeste Garden
Rooftop Bar · River North
Why now: Strong late-night option.
70
Good option right now
Terrace 16
Hotel Rooftop Restaurant · River North
Why now: Holds up better in bad weather, strong evening pick, and editor favorite.
70
Good option right now
Boleo
Hotel Rooftop Restaurant · Loop
Why now: Holds up better in bad weather, strong evening pick, and handles wind better.
69
Good option right now
Joy District Rooftop
Rooftop Bar · River North
Why now: Strong late-night option and good brunch timing.
69
Good option right now
Offshore Rooftop
Rooftop Restaurant · Navy Pier
Why now: Holds up better in bad weather, strong evening pick, and handles wind better.
67
Good option right now