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CHICAGO — With the winter chill settling in, now is the time for Chicagoans to bundle up and enjoy some of the coziest heated bar patios and rooftops in the city.
There are plenty of places to grab libations and food while keeping warm and toasty, whether you’re in the mood for Midwestern classics, Latin street food, cocktails in the sky, beer by the fire, curling or just good old comfort food.
Block Club rounded up more than heated 30 bars and patios in the city. Have one you think we should add? Email the details to newsroom@blockclubchi.org.
Jump to cozy bars and patios by neighborhood:
Andersonville
Fireside Restaurant & Lounge
5739 N. Ravenswood Ave.
773-561-7433
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Feast on salads, burgers, ribs and more classic American fare on Fireside’s heated, all-weather patio.
Bronzeville and Near South Side
VU Rooftop
133 E. Cermak Road
312-528-0191
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Sitting 22 stories high, VU’s rooftop bar features three bars and two patios, plus fire pits, private igloos and retractable windows for cold temperatures.
Downtown
Château Carbide
230 N. Michigan Ave., 24th floor
312-777-9000
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Perched atop the Pendry Chicago hotel, this French-countryside-inspired rooftop boasts a cocktail bar, seasonal bites and an indoor-outdoor space filled with lush greenery. Its seasonal Winter Garden also offers private winter lodges, each with a cozy fireplace, blankets and plush seating for up to six people.
LondonHouse Chicago
85 E. Wacker Drive, 22nd floor
312-357-1200
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Sip hot and cold holiday cocktails on LondonHouse Chicago’s rooftop — decked with private heated igloos, twinkling lights and whimsical decor.
Offshore Rooftop & Bar
Navy Pier, 1000 E. Grand Ave.
312-535-6660
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Enjoy American fare and a full-service bar at the nation’s largest rooftop, with collapsable floor-to-ceiling windows and sweeping views of the city and Lake Michigan.
Upstairs At The Gwen
521 N. Rush St.
312-645-1500
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Sip on warm drinks, cozy up by fire pits and enjoy curling and cocktails on The Gwen’s Art Deco-inspired rooftop, reimagined for winter temperatures.
Hyde Park
Ascione Bistro
1500 E. 55th St.
773-363-8161
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Indulge in pasta, salads, meat, wine and more Italian-inspired eats and drinks on enclosed, heated patio spaces.
Lakeview
Farm Bar
1300 W. Wellington Ave.
773-281-2599
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Enjoy comforting Midwestern cuisine, including burgers, cheese curds and tomato soup, on this Lakeview establishment’s heated and partially covered outdoor patio. Alongside a menu of “food your grandmother would have made,” guests 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 Hotel Lincoln, complete with views of Lake Michigan and the skyline.
Logan Square and Hermosa
Andros Taverna
2542 N. Milwaukee Ave.
773-365-1900
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This contemporary Greek and Mediterranean hotspot serves dishes like kataifi cheese pie, spanakopita and pistachio cocktails. Guests can enjoy outdoor dining on a heated patio, enclosed by a glass canopy.
Park & Field
3509 W. Fullerton Ave.
773-360-7373
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This indoor-outdoor vintage sports club serves up chef-made meals, craft beer and cocktails. Through the winter season, guests can stay warm in fully enclosed and heated spaces with fire pits.
Rica Arepa
4253 W. Armitage Ave.
773-543-3000
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Savor authentic 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 street food like tacos, ceviche and carne asada. Grab a drink and enjoy music from venue’s heated patio, with vinyl DJ sets taking over 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 holiday season.
Joy District
112 W. Hubbard St.
312-906-7836
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This River North establishment’s third-floor rooftop turns into a winter wonderland during colder months, complete with heaters, enclosed igloos for rent and seasonal decor.
Sifr
660 N. Orleans St.
464-204-8711
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Sifr’s heated and enclosed rooftop — the largest in River North — is now open year-round, making it the perfect spot to enjoy Middle Eastern food and cocktails in a warm environment.
Tanta
118 W. Grand Ave.
312-222-9700
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Sip on a Pisco Sour and soak in Peruvian culture at Tanta’s indoor-outdoor venue with a heated rooftop.
South Loop
Reggies
2105 S. State St.
312-949-0120
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Stay warm on this music club’s rooftop bar, which is heated with a wood stove and propane heaters. It also features eight flat-screen TVs, a pool table, basketball pop-a-shot and bag games.
West Loop
Aba
302 N. Green St.
773-645-1400
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Escape to this indoor-outdoor Mediterranean restaurant and stay warm through the colder months on its heated rooftop patio.
Cabra
200 N. Green St.
312-761-1717
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Enjoy Peruvian-inspired eats and drinks while taking in views from this West Loop restaurant’s enclosed rooftop space.
Fora
311 N. Morgan St.
312-764-1933
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Located on the ground floor of the Emily Hotel, this contemporary restaurant has a patio with brick fire pits and heaters to keep guests warm.
West Town
Beatnik
1604 W. Chicago Ave.
312-929-4945
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Enjoy the outdoors — without the cold — in Beatnik’s courtyard-style dining space, filled with lush greenery and enclosed by full-length windows during the winter months.
Frontier
1072 N. Milwaukee Ave.
773-772-4322
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Toast the holidays and get toasty by the fireplace in Frontier’s all-weather, fully enclosed beer garden. This “Holiday Ski Lodge” is decked out with a fireplace, holiday decorations and lights.
Wicker Park and Bucktown
Big Star
1531 N. Damen Ave.
773-235-4039
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Beat the winter blues with tacos and whiskey on Big Star’s enclosed, heated patio space.
Kennedy Rooftop
1551 W. North Ave.
773-270-6770
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Cozy up and keep warm on the Kennedy Rooftop’s heated terrace on the eighth floor of Hyatt Place. Guests can reserve their 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 times.
Taxim
1558 N. Milwaukee Ave.
773-252-1558
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Feel the heat year-round on Taxim’s rooftop while 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 garden.
Whiskey Business
1367 N. Milwaukee Ave.
773-698-7362
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This Wicker Park establishment is offering movie nights, curling, heated igloos and more through the winter.
Wrigleyville
Wood
3335 N. Halsted St.
773-935-9663
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Wood offers indoor seating and an outdoor heated patio space so guests can stay warm while enjoying local food and libations.
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