CHICAGO — With the winter chill settling in, now could be the time for Chicagoans to bundle up and luxuriate in a number of the coziest heated bar patios and rooftops within the metropolis.
There are many locations to seize libations and meals whereas preserving heat and toasty, whether or not you’re within the temper for Midwestern classics, Latin avenue meals, cocktails within the sky, beer by the hearth, curling or simply good previous consolation meals.
Block Membership rounded up greater than heated 30 bars and patios within the metropolis. Have one you assume we should always add? E mail the main points to newsroom@blockclubchi.org.
Leap to cozy bars and patios by neighborhood:
Andersonville
Fireplace Restaurant & Lounge
5739 N. Ravenswood Ave.
773-561-7433
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Feast on salads, burgers, ribs and extra basic American fare on Fireplace’s heated, all-weather patio.
Bronzeville and Close to South Facet
VU Rooftop
133 E. Cermak Street
312-528-0191
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Sitting 22 tales excessive, VU’s rooftop bar options three bars and two patios, plus fireplace pits, non-public igloos and retractable home windows for chilly temperatures.
Downtown
Château Carbide
230 N. Michigan Ave., twenty fourth flooring
312-777-9000
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Perched atop the Pendry Chicago lodge, this French-countryside-inspired rooftop boasts a cocktail bar, seasonal bites and an indoor-outdoor area crammed with lush greenery. Its seasonal Winter Backyard additionally gives non-public winter lodges, every with a comfortable fire, blankets and plush seating for as much as six individuals.
LondonHouse Chicago
85 E. Wacker Drive, twenty second flooring
312-357-1200
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Sip cold and hot vacation cocktails on LondonHouse Chicago’s rooftop — decked with non-public heated igloos, twinkling lights and eccentric decor.
Offshore Rooftop & Bar
Navy Pier, 1000 E. Grand Ave.
312-535-6660
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Take pleasure in American fare and a full-service bar at the nation’s largest rooftop, with collapsable floor-to-ceiling home windows and sweeping views of the town and Lake Michigan.
Upstairs At The Gwen
521 N. Rush St.
312-645-1500
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Sip on heat drinks, cozy up by fireplace pits and luxuriate in curling and cocktails on The Gwen’s Artwork Deco-inspired rooftop, reimagined for winter temperatures.
Hyde Park
Ascione Bistro
1500 E. fifty fifth St.
773-363-8161
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Bask in pasta, salads, meat, wine and extra Italian-inspired eats and drinks on enclosed, heated patio areas.
Lakeview
Farm Bar
1300 W. Wellington Ave.
773-281-2599
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Take pleasure in comforting Midwestern delicacies, together with burgers, cheese curds and tomato soup, on this Lakeview institution’s heated and partially coated outside patio. Alongside a menu of “meals your grandmother would have made,” company can sip beer, cocktails and ciders.
Lincoln Park
The J. Parker
1816 N. Clark St., Suite 13
312-254-4747
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Dine and drink on this enclosed and heated rooftop above Resort Lincoln, full with views of Lake Michigan and the skyline.
Logan Sq. and Hermosa
Andros Taverna
2542 N. Milwaukee Ave.
773-365-1900
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This modern Greek and Mediterranean hotspot serves dishes like kataifi cheese pie, spanakopita and pistachio cocktails. Visitors can get pleasure from outside eating on a heated patio, enclosed by a glass cover.
Park & Subject
3509 W. Fullerton Ave.
773-360-7373
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This indoor-outdoor classic sports activities membership serves up chef-made meals, craft beer and cocktails. By means of the winter season, company can keep heat in absolutely enclosed and heated areas with fireplace pits.
Rica Arepa
4253 W. Armitage Ave.
773-543-3000
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Savor genuine Venezuelan meals and drinks at a laid-back venue with a heated and enclosed rooftop.
Pilsen
Pilsen Yards
1163 W. 18th St.
312-243-2410
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This eatery and bar serves up Latin avenue meals like tacos, ceviche and carne asada. Seize a drink and luxuriate in music from venue’s heated patio, with vinyl DJ units taking up Thursday-Sunday.
River North
IO Godfrey
127 W. Huron St.
312-374-1830
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Dreamy decor and enchanting igloos take over the IO Godfrey’s rooftop for the vacation season.
Pleasure District
112 W. Hubbard St.
312-906-7836
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This River North institution’s third-floor rooftop turns right into a winter wonderland throughout colder months, full with heaters, enclosed igloos for hire and seasonal decor.
Sifr
660 N. Orleans St.
464-204-8711
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Sifr’s heated and enclosed rooftop — the most important in River North — is now open year-round, making it the proper spot to get pleasure from Center Jap meals and cocktails in a heat surroundings.
Tanta
118 W. Grand Ave.
312-222-9700
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Sip on a Pisco Bitter and soak in Peruvian tradition at Tanta’s indoor-outdoor venue with a heated rooftop.
South Loop
Reggies
2105 S. State St.
312-949-0120
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Keep heat on this music membership’s rooftop bar, which is heated with a wooden range and propane heaters. It additionally options eight flat-screen TVs, a pool desk, basketball pop-a-shot and bag video games.
West Loop
Aba
302 N. Inexperienced St.
773-645-1400
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Escape to this indoor-outdoor Mediterranean restaurant and keep heat by means of the colder months on its heated rooftop patio.
Cabra
200 N. Inexperienced St.
312-761-1717
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Take pleasure in Peruvian-inspired eats and drinks whereas taking in views from this West Loop restaurant’s enclosed rooftop area.
Fora
311 N. Morgan St.
312-764-1933
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Positioned on the bottom flooring of the Emily Resort, this modern restaurant has a patio with brick fireplace pits and heaters to maintain company heat.
West City
Beatnik
1604 W. Chicago Ave.
312-929-4945
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Benefit from the outside — with out the chilly — in Beatnik’s courtyard-style eating area, crammed with lush greenery and enclosed by full-length home windows throughout the winter months.
Frontier
1072 N. Milwaukee Ave.
773-772-4322
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Toast the vacations and get toasty by the fireside in Frontier’s all-weather, absolutely enclosed beer backyard. This “Vacation Ski Lodge” is decked out with a hearth, vacation decorations and lights.
Wicker Park and Bucktown
Large Star
1531 N. Damen Ave.
773-235-4039
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Beat the winter blues with tacos and whiskey on Large Star’s enclosed, heated patio area.
Kennedy Rooftop
1551 W. North Ave.
773-270-6770
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Cozy up and hold heat on the Kennedy Rooftop’s heated terrace on the eighth flooring of Hyatt Place. Visitors can reserve their very own rooftop igloo.
Paradise Park
1913 W. North Ave.
773-687-9117
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This trailer-park-themed heated patio is open year-round, serving up pizza, drinks and good instances.
Taxim
1558 N. Milwaukee Ave.
773-252-1558
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Really feel the warmth year-round on Taxim’s rooftop whereas sipping Greek wines and spirits.
The Perch
1932 W. Division St.
773-486-2739
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Escape the winter blues at The Perch’s heated beer backyard.
Whiskey Enterprise
1367 N. Milwaukee Ave.
773-698-7362
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This Wicker Park institution is providing film nights, curling, heated igloos and extra by means of the winter.
Wrigleyville
Wooden
3335 N. Halsted St.
773-935-9663
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Wooden gives indoor seating and an outside heated patio area so company can keep heat whereas having fun with native meals and libations.
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