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Upstairs at The Gwen

Rooftop terrace and lounge on the 5th floor of The Gwen hotel near the Magnificent Mile, with fire pits, fondue and curling on the terrace in winter.

Location5th floor
Golden Hour$22
Sunset today…
Address
521 North Rush Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Hotel or building
The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago
Hours
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

Prices from the menu

DrinkPrice
Golden Hour (Saisoncocktail: Roku Gin, Amaro Montenegro, Zitrone, Honig)$22
Creole Maple Old Fashioned (Signature-Cocktail)$21
La Familia es Todo (Signature-Cocktail mit Extra-Añejo-Tequila)$29
Flaschenbier, z. B. Stella Artois oder Goose Island 312$10
Half Acre Pony Pilsner$13
NA-Groni (alkoholfrei)$15

Prices as listed on the bar's menu.

Bar website: thegwenchicago.com/dining/upstairs-at-the-gwen · Instagram

Hours and prices change with the season. Check the bar's website before you go.

Sources

Checked October 31, 2026. First Class Report is not affiliated with this bar.

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