A Girl's Guide to the Best Places to Grab a Rooftop Drink in Chicago

Rooftop bars are here to stay! Use this checklist as your rooftop hopping guide so you can grab a drink at some of the best rooftops this summer! [Updated for Summer 2018]

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  • Cerise at The Virgin Hotel (trendy, lots of seating areas) https://virginhotels.com/chicago/dine-and-drink/cerise

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  • Cindys at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel (amazing views) http://www.cindysrooftop.com

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  • Drum Bar at the Raffaello Hotel (chic, great cocktails) http://drumbar.com

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  • Shanghai Terrace at The Peninsula Hotel (great cocktails, chic vibe) http://chicago.peninsula.com/en/fine-dining/shanghai-terrace-chinese-restaurant

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  • Streeterville Social at the Loews Hotel (garden, large space) https://www.loewshotels.com/chicago-downtown/streeterville-social

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  • NOMI garden at the Park Hyatt (luxury, great location) https://chicago.park.hyatt.com/en/hotel/dining/NoMILounge.html

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  • Upstairs at The Gwen Hotel (prosecco popsicles, relaxing) http://www.thegwenchicago.com/rooftop-bars-chicago

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  • Raised at the Renaissance Hotel (great views & vibe) http://raisedbarchicago.com

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  • Celeste (garden rooftop, open late) http://www.celestechicago.com

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  • LH Rooftop at the London House Hotel (small, hip, great view) https://londonhousechicago.com/rooftop

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  • Noyane at the Conrad Chicago (new, Japanese garden) http://www.noyane.com

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  • Apogee Lounge at the Dana Hotel (modern, chic) http://www.danahotelandspa.com/apogee-lounge.htm

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  • Boleo at the Kimpton Gray Hotel (South-American inspired) http://www.boleochicago.com

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  • IVY Sky Terrace at The Ivy Boutique Hotel http://www.ivyskyterrace.com

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  • Plymouth Restaurant & Bar (old school, chill) http://plymouthgrill.com

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  • The ROOF at The Wit (nighlife, trendy, clubby) https://roofonthewit.com

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  • Torali at The Ritz Hotel Chicago (new, chic, trendy)http://toralichicago.com/chicago-rooftop-bar

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  • Z Bar at The Peninsula Hotel (new, global, hip) - opening in June 2018

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  • ZED451 (hidden rooftop, chill) http://zed451.com

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  • West Loop

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  • Waydown Rooftop at the Ace Hotel (chill, laid back) http://www.acehotel.com/chicago

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  • Wicker Park

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  • Cabana Club at the Robey Hotel (trendy, small) https://www.therobey.com

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  • Whiskey Business (great for dates night, chill) https://www.whiskeybusinesschicago.com

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  • Lincoln Park/Lakev

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  • J Parker at The Lincoln Hotel (amazing views of Lincoln Park & the Lake) http://jparkerchicago.com

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  • The Terrace at Hotel Zachary (cozy, great for sports) http://www.hotelzachary.com/cuisine-cocktails

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  • Read more on the Girls Guide Chicago blog https://goo.gl/06sDLn

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