Kennedy Rooftop

"Rooftop bars are relatively uncommon in Wicker Park, so the Kennedy’s 2020 opening on the seventh floor of the Hyatt Place Hotel was a big deal for the neighborhood. It’s ideally positioned for panoramic views of Willis Tower and pairs food and drink with a retractable awning, fire pits, lounge chairs, and more outdoor toys — including cozy igloos for cold weather. Those who understand that they’re here for the view will have a good time." - Ashok Selvam

"The Kennedy is on top of the Hyatt in Wicker Park, and since you’re not literally in the skyline, you have a sweeping view of the entirety of downtown Chicago. It also has a long menu full of cocktails and bar food, and plenty of tables and couches. It’s a great option for year-round admiration too. In the winter, The Kennedy has heated, private, twinkly domes that you can rent out." - veda kilaru

"The Kennedy is on top of the Hyatt in Wicker Park, and since you’re not literally in the skyline, you have a nice view of downtown Chicago. It also has a long menu full of cocktails and bar food, and plenty of tables and couches spaced far apart for social distancing." - adrian kane, veda kilaru

"The Hyatt Place Chicago, on the corner of North and Ashland, sports a unique view of the city that overlooks the Kennedy Expressway. The Kennedy is a rooftop bar and restaurant with skyline views that are unobstructed thanks to the proximity to I-90/94. The roof offers a plant-filled space to have a charcuterie plate and a cocktail, with fire tables to keep things toasty. It’s a low-key spot for a nice view. Make a reservation through OpenTable." - Samantha Nelson, Naomi Waxman, Ashok Selvam

"Perched atop the Hyatt Place Wicker Park, patrons will find the Kennedy Rooftop, a spacious lounge with fantastic skyline views, casual seating, cozy fire pits, and oversize Jenga sets. Cocktails and casual dishes like double-stack burgers and pulled pork sliders are also available." - Ashok Selvam, Naomi Waxman