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Where to Grab a Drink in Chicago

June 17, 2019

Some of my favorite things about summer in Chicago include happy hour, rooftop views, and floral cocktails. Delectable menus, the buzz of conversation – the city comes alive the moment it’s time to celebrate warm weather. I’m always looking for deals, Instagram-worthy concoctions, and places where I can enjoy a drink with a good view. If you fancy the same, this roundup is a pretty good place to start! View where to grab a drink in Chicago with my list below, separated by my favorite Chicago neighborhoods.

River North

For Brunch or Happy Hour

  • Fremont
  • Tallboy Taco
  • The Hampton Social
  • Public House
  • Il Porcellino
  • Broken Shaker at Freehand Chicago

For a Rooftop/River View

  • Joy District
  • Upstairs at The Gwen
  • City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk
  • Beatnik on the River

For a VIP Vibe

  • STK Chicago
  • DISCO
  • Tao Chicago
  • Three Dots and a Dash
  • Celeste

The Loop

For Brunch or Happy Hour

  • io Godfrey
  • AceBounce
  • SX Sky Bar
  • City Social
  • Acanto
  • Cactus Bar & Grill

For a Rooftop View

  • RAISED Bar
  • ROOF of TheWit
  • Cerise Rooftop
  • io Godfrey
  • Boleo
  • Cindy’s Rooftop
  • AIRE Rooftop Bar
  • London House Rooftop Bar
  • Plymouth Restaurant & Rooftop Bar

Gold Coast

For Brunch or Happy Hour

  • Chicago Q
  • Fig & Olive
  • Sparrow
  • Rosebud Steakhouse
  • Tavern on Rush
  • Bistronomic

For a Rooftop View

  • Devereaux
  • Drumbar

Streeterville

For Brunch or Happy Hour

  • The Windsor
  • The Hampton Social
  • Beatrix
  • Streeterville Social

For a Rooftop View

  • Z Bar
  • Apogee
  • Noyane
  • Streeterville Social

Lincoln Park

For Brunch or Happy Hour

  • STATE Restaurant
  • Cafe Ba Ba Reeba
  • Derby Bar & Grill
  • Oyster Bah
  • The Pasta Bowl
  • Stella Barra

For a Great View

  • The J. Parker

Old Town

For Brunch or Happy Hour

  • Benchmark
  • Old Town Pour House
  • Broken English Taco Pub
  • The Fireplace Inn

Wicker Park

For Brunch or Happy Hour

  • Parlor Pizza Bar
  • Smoke Daddy
  • Etta
  • Cafe Robey
  • Antique Taco
  • Umami Burger
  • Handlebar

For Something Unique

  • Machine: Engineered Dining & Drink
  • Mindy’s Hot Chocolate

West Loop

For Brunch or Happy Hour

  • Sepia
  • The Allis
  • El Che Steakhouse & Bar
  • Formento’s
  • Federales
  • Bar Siena
  • One North Kitchen

For a Great View

  • Waydown
  • La Josie
  • Aba

Know of a great happy hour that should be on this list? Contact Sweating Champagne at sweatingchampagne@gmail.com!

Filed Under: Chicago, Chicago Food & Drink

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Alyssa is a lifestyle writer living in downtown Chicago. Her blog, Sweating Champagne, focuses on local events & festivals, mental health awareness, travel guides, and style. She loves urban living, personality quizzes (ISTP!), reading fantasy novels, listening to music, and hanging out her two cats.

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