"Perched atop the Loop’s gorgeous and historic Carbide & Carbon Building, Chateau Carbide treats patrons to a lovely bird’s-eye view of downtown Chicago in sleek, Art Deco digs. Reopening for the season in June, the bar focuses on absinthe served in traditional drip fountains and cocktails alongside light bites. Catch live music every Friday and Saturday through September. Make a reservation through OpenTable." - Ashok Selvam
"Downtown rooftop bar atop a luxury hotel offering skyline views and hosting a takeover by a Texas-based bar team, with cocktails crafted by the guest beverage director; reservations recommended and walk-ins accepted as space allows." - Lisa Shames
"Partner Content From Veuve Clicquot Filled with lush greenery, the open-air rooftop at Château Carbide is an experience you’ll be daydreaming about come winter. With live music and DJs every weekend, it’s the place to soak up the Chicago sun alongside shareable snacks like a jumbo shrimp cocktail or choice of flatbreads. The only thing that would make it better? A glass — or bottle of champagne. The rooftop serves Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label by the glass and the bottle (standard and magnum) so there’s plenty of options to choose from, whether you’re soaking in summer with a good friend or a group. Follow the road to the sun with Veuve Clicquot. Please drink responsibly." - Jeffy Mai
"Pendry Chicago’s rooftop bar embraces the season by transforming into a winter garden, setting up private lodges with their own fire pits and fluffy blankets for up to six guests. Watch the snow fall while sipping something from their extensive selection of seasonal cocktails paired with a luxurious snack like wagyu tartar or West Coast oysters. Make a reservation through OpenTable." - Sam Nelson
"Perched atop the tony Pendry Hotel , this rooftop bears the same luxurious-cool found throughout the property. Executive chef Jeffrey Vucko showcases a menu of sashimi, sushi, and hand rolls, each finding its way to an ace pairing on the beverage side of things. Rosé takes center stage here, as evidenced by both standard and large-format bottles, alongside refreshing summer cocktails like the Pat Morita, a Paloma-inspired riff with Patron Reposado, housemade rose syrup, and grapefruit soda. Food favorites include dressed nigiri like the Ora King Salmon (with ginger and orange zest) and Hamachi (with truffle oil and yuzu koshu), plus rolls like the Carbide Crunch (spicy tuna, truffle, and cucumber) and the Midway (Madai snapper and avocado topped with hamachi and cilantro). If you're in for a drink, be sure to also order some food—the sushi here is some of the best in the city." - Nicole Schnitzler