theWit – A Hilton Hotel · Loop · 27th floor
- Open
- Mon–Thu 4–11 pm, Fri–Sat to 2 am, Sun 11 am–7 pm
- Winter and weather
- Year-round, retractable roof, climate-controlled
- Reservations
- Not required, highly recommended for tables
All detailsBar websiteDress code: Dress to impress, no hats, hoodies or athletic wear
Sardi Party Spritz$20Checked
Oct 31, 2026
Pendry Chicago · Loop · 24th floor
- Open
- Thu–Sat 5–11 pm
- Winter and weather
- Fireplace chalets Nov 20–Feb 27, book ahead
- Reservations
- OpenTable, walk-ins welcome
All detailsBar website
Sunset Petal$20Checked
Oct 31, 2026
Hyatt · 24th floor
- Open
- Closed for the 2026 season
- Winter and weather
- Closed for winter, no indoor space
- Reservations
- Tock, walk-ins welcome
All detailsBar website
Italian Aire (with Aperol)$19Checked
Oct 31, 2026
LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton · Downtown · 21st floor
- Open
- Daily 11 am–12 am, bar service 11 am–11 pm
- Winter and weather
- Indoor bar on 21, winter rooftop from Nov 21
- Reservations
- Online (Tock)
All detailsBar website
Pamplemousse Spritz$20Checked
Oct 31, 2026
Chicago Athletic Association · Downtown · 13th floor
- Open
- Mon–Fri from 11 am, Sat–Sun from 10 am, until 11 pm or 12 am
- Winter and weather
- Year-round, glass atrium and terrace
- Reservations
- Recommended, walk-ins welcome
All detailsBar website
Signature cocktail$20Checked
Oct 31, 2026
Hotel Lincoln · 13th floor
- Open
- Mon–Thu 4–11 pm, Fri–Sat to 12 am, Sun 10 am–10 pm
- Winter and weather
- Indoor area with 55 seats
- Reservations
- OpenTable
All detailsBar website
Boardwalk Crush$17Checked
Oct 31, 2026
Nobu Hotel Chicago · West Loop · 11th floor
- Open
- Wed–Thu and Sun 5–10 pm, Fri–Sat 5–11 pm
- Winter and weather
- No seasonal notice
- Reservations
- OpenTable, walk-ins welcome
All detailsBar website
Lychee & Elderflower Martini$20Checked
Oct 31, 2026
The Peninsula Chicago · 6th floor
- Open
- Mon–Thu 4 pm–12 am, Fri–Sat 2 pm–1 am, Sun 2 pm–12 am
- Winter and weather
- Indoor lounge plus terrace
- Reservations
- Tock for up to 8, terrace too
All detailsBar websiteDress code: Casual chic
Seasonal cocktail$24Checked
Oct 31, 2026
The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago · 5th floor
- Open
- Bar Mon–Thu 2–11 pm, Fri–Sat to 1 am, Sun 9 am–11 pm
- Winter and weather
- Indoor lounge, Camp Lux and curling Oct–Mar
- Reservations
- OpenTable or phone
All detailsBar website
Golden Hour$22Checked
Oct 31, 2026
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel · Downtown · 3rd floor
- Open
- Mon–Thu 4 pm–12 am, Fri–Sat 2 pm–12 am, Sun closed
- Winter and weather
- Year-round, indoor bar and fire pits
- Reservations
- Select seating, walk-ins welcome
All detailsBar website
Centerfold Spritz$21Checked
Oct 31, 2026
The Godfrey Hotel Chicago · River North · Rooftop
- Open
- Mon–Thu 2 pm–12 am, Fri–Sat to 2 am, Sun 11 am–8 pm
- Winter and weather
- Year-round, retractable roof, igloos
- Reservations
- Recommended, Tock
All detailsBar websiteDress code: Upscale casual, no athletic wear or flip-flops
Grapefruit Spritz$18Checked
Oct 31, 2026
Atomic Hospitality · South Loop · Rooftop
- Open
- Dinner Sun–Wed 4–11 pm, Thu to 2 am, Fri–Sat 3 pm–1 am
- Winter and weather
- Moves indoors in bad weather
- Reservations
- Recommended, walk-ins up to 4 guests
All detailsBar websiteDress code: Dress to impress, no beach or pool attire
Boss Lady$17Checked
Oct 31, 2026
Good to know
Which rooftop bars in Chicago have an indoor space?
ROOF on theWit, Château Carbide, LH Rooftop, Cindy's Rooftop, The J. Parker, Z Bar, Upstairs at The Gwen, Raised, An Urban Rooftop Bar, I|O Godfrey and VU Rooftop. Their websites mention an indoor area, so you can stay when it rains. Check each bar for its winter hours.
Where can I go without a reservation?
ROOF on theWit, Château Carbide, Aire Rooftop Bar, Cindy's Rooftop, Nobu Rooftop Chicago, Raised, An Urban Rooftop Bar and VU Rooftop. Their websites say walk-ins are welcome or that they don't take reservations. For the others, book ahead.
Which rooftop bar in Chicago is the highest?
Based on the bars' own details: ROOF on theWit, 27th floor.
Do rooftop bars in Chicago have a dress code?
According to their websites: ROOF on theWit: Dress to impress, no hats, hoodies or athletic wear; Z Bar: Casual chic; I|O Godfrey: Upscale casual, no athletic wear or flip-flops; VU Rooftop: Dress to impress, no beach or pool attire. The others don't state one.
Sorted by height, highest first. All details come from the websites of the bars and hotels, checked October 31, 2026. Hours change with the season, so check the bar's website before you go.
