VU Rooftop Bar
Bar · South Loop
133 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616
Highlights
Sweeping city views, New American fare, signature cocktails
Sweeping city views, New American fare, signature cocktails
"Vu is a rooftop bar on the 22nd floor of a building near the McCormick Place convention center. And since it has both firepits and retractable windows, it’s good for the occasional 53-degree Chicago summer day. There’s a long menu of small plates, with dishes like popcorn shrimp, chicken thighs, and salmon succotash. It’s all fine, but our favorite activity here is to drink and be glad we’re not going to the Morningstar Investment Conference this year." - adrian kane, veda kilaru
"Vu is a rooftop bar on the 22nd floor of the McCormick Place Hilton, and since it has both firepits and retractable windows, it works for the occasional April snowstorm and/or autumn. There’s an eclectic menu of dishes like corn fritters, flatbread with soppressata and ricotta, green curry mussels, and a surprisingly decent burger. It’s all fine, but our favorite activity here is to drink and wonder how the Morningstar Investment Conference is going." - veda kilaru, adrian kane, john ringor
"There aren’t many rooftops on the South Side, so VU was a welcome addition when it opened in 2018. Located near Wintrust Arena and McCormick Place, the 13,000-square-foot space sits 22 stories above ground and has three bars, two patios, outdoor fire pits, and retractable windows. Make a reservation through OpenTable." - Ashok Selvam
"There aren’t a lot of upscale spots near McCormick Place to grab a drink. Vu is a nice rooftop bar on the 22nd floor of a nearby building, and since it has both firepits and retractable windows, it works no matter what season the Society of Neuroscience decides to have its annual conference. There’s a long menu of small plates and entrees like chicken fried mushrooms, green curry mussels, and sopressata flatbread." - adrian kane, veda kilaru
"The South Side got its first rooftop bar when this year-round spot opened in 2018 near McCormick Place. VU Rooftop Bar has terrific views from the 22nd floor, three bars, fire pits, and retractable windows for the colder months. The food, from Fifty/50 Restaurant Group, is a tasty ensemble of bar bites. VU is open as early as 6 a.m. for breakfast so guests can watch the sunrise with a mimosa in hand." - Jeffy Mai
