Upstairs at The Gwen
Cocktail bar · Near North Side ·
Seasonal cocktails & New American sharing plates with skyline views
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Seasonal cocktails & New American sharing plates with skyline views
"A sky-high escape in the heart of the city, Upstairs at The Gwen provides a reprieve from the bustle of downtown. Surrounded by towering buildings, the Art Deco-inspired rooftop offers all-day dining and programming like Terrace & Tunes on Thursdays, when guests can vibe to live beats from DJs. During the winter months, the terrace remains open thanks to fire pits and transforms into a curling wonderland." - Jeffy Mai
"On Saturdays and Sundays from 12-4pm, The Gwen hosts a Tipsy Tea Party complete with cocktails, a DJ, and cute little hats you can clip to your hair. You’ll also get unlimited tea, plus small bites like curried carrot deviled eggs, tomato tulips stuffed with chives and cream cheese, and fantastic apricot-cranberry scones depending on the monthly party theme. Packages range from $70-$95, based on how much you want to approximate the Mad Hatter’s tea party (read: how tipsy you want to get). It’s a fun, boozy take on afternoon tea, and it’s great for groups. Just know that the fact that you’re in a hotel’s private events space is inescapable—the low-ceilinged, dim room is just a few feet from the lobby—especially on Sundays when things tend to be tamer." - veda kilaru
"The terrace at The Gwen Hotel features fire pits surrounded by couches and a long communal fire table. There’s enough open flame to keep much of the space cozy, providing a spot to take in the views while nibbling spanakopita sweetened with honey or trying something from their extensive menu of spirit-free cocktails including a paloma and prickly pear limeade. Make a reservation through OpenTable." - Sam Nelson
"At this October Beetlejuice-themed event, enjoy tea-infused cocktails and festive treats, including deviled egg eyeballs, sandworm spinach artichoke bite, and carrot cake mummies. Tickets are $70 to $95. Reservations are available on OpenTable." - Lisa Shames
"Starting at $70 per person On Saturdays and Sundays from 12-4pm, The Gwen hosts a Tipsy Tea Party complete with cocktails, a DJ, and cute little hats you can clip to your hair. You’ll also get unlimited tea, plus small bites like curried carrot deviled eggs, tomato tulips stuffed with chives and cream cheese, and fantastic apricot-cranberry scones depending on the monthly party theme. Packages range from $70-$95, based on how much you want to approximate the Mad Hatter’s tea party (read: how tipsy you want to get). It’s a fun, boozy take on afternoon tea, and it’s great for groups. Just know that the fact that you’re in a hotel’s private events space is inescapable—the low-ceilinged, dim room is just a few feet from the lobby—especially on Sundays when things tend to be tamer." - veda kilaru
