Rooftop bar season is year-round in Chicago. These seasonal spaces are the perfect place to cure your cabin fever while still staying warm and cozy this winter in Chicago.

Sip festive cocktails, roast marshmallows over the fire, or even work up a sweat with a curling match. Just make sure to get a reservation — these winter rooftops, igloos, and curling rinks will disappear when the weather warms up.

Winter Wonderland at I/O Godfrey

Rooftop bar at IO Godfrey
Photo by Kailey Lindman

Through March 31, 2025
I|O Godfrey, the year-round rooftop bar atop The Godfrey Hotel in River North, is hosting its annual Winter Wonderland event. The ultra-festive space features their popular heated igloos, where diners can stay cozy no matter the weather. Enjoy winter-y cocktails while admiring the twinkling lights and sweeping city view. Small igloos can fit up to eight people, and the large igloo holds up to 10. Reserve your igloo now.

Curling & Cocktails at The Gwen

Through March 9, 2025
Upstairs at The Gwen’s winter rooftop is back for the season. The fifth-floor rooftop features an iceless curling rink, where guests can play while enjoying seasonal cocktails and treats. The rooftop terrace is also decked out with fire pits where diners can cozy up and enjoy The Gwen’s bar food and drink menu. Make your curling reservations now through early March.

LH Rooftop at LondonHouse Chicago

LH Rooftop Chicago decorated for the holidays
LH Rooftop

Through Feb. 28, 2025
Enjoy sweeping city views from your own personal igloo at LH Rooftop. Located on the 22nd floor of the LondonHouse Chicago in the heart of downtown, this year-round rooftop bar includes winter menu items, hot and cold cocktails, cozy heated igloos, festive décor, and backdrops for capturing photos. The space also offers romantic Valentine’s Day igloos to reserve for you and your friends or your sweetheart.

Snoasis at The Mesler

Through Jan. 31, 2025
Celebrate the season with our own private igloo at the Sophy Snoasis in Hyde Park. Located on The Mesler patio, these cozy winter wonderlands are filled with holiday décor, classic games, and a record player with vintage records for some old-fashioned holiday fun. Enjoy spiked hot chocolate, hot toddies, a build-your-own s’mores kit, and a menu of comfort food options.

Winter Garden at Château Carbide

Chateau Carbide’s Winter Garden at Hotel Pendry
Photo by Meghan Beierle

Through Feb. 28, 2025
Château Carbide, the rooftop lounge and bar at the Pendry Chicago atop the iconic Carbide and Carbon Building in the Loop, has opened its Winter Garden for the season. Guests will find private lodges built for up to six, each outfitted with cozy blankets and a personal fireplace. Enjoy a winter menu of small bites and seasonal-inspired cocktails, all served with a side of snowy city views. Make your reservations for Thursday through Sunday.

Winter Igloos at The Kennedy

Through March 30, 2025
A popular rooftop spot in Wicker Park, The Kennedy is known for its dramatic skyline views from atop the Hyatt Place Chicago/Wicker Park. This winter, reserve a rooftop igloo for an unforgettable winter celebration or a top-tier night out on the town. These snug spaces are decked out with twinkling lights, cozy seating, and your drinks of choice. Reservations are now available.

Lakefront Lodge at Harry Caray’s

Curling at Lakefront Lodge at Harry Caray's Tavern
Lakefront Lodge at Harry Caray’s Tavern

Through March 8, 2025
Get your game on at this outdoor winter patio, located right on Chicago’s lakefront. The Lakefront Lodge at Harry Caray’s Tavern transforms the atrium with cozy cabin vibes and a special seasonal menu. Head outside to play a round of curling, then warm up with the firepit and cozy heated igloo, where you can enjoy craft cocktails and delicious bites. Reservations are now available.

Kaiser Tiger


Through early March 2025
Gather some friends and enjoy the outdoors this winter at Kaiser Tiger. This popular bar and restaurant in the bustling West Loop has a spacious beer garden, complete with outdoor curling rinks in the winter. The curling season starts in late November and runs until early March. Reservations are available for groups of up to four people per curling lane. A Curling Master will be available to explain the rules, help with scoring, and ferry the stones back to your group.

Offshore Rooftop & Bar

Offshore at Navy Pier
Photo by Heidi Harris

Located on Navy Pier, Offshore is the largest rooftop bar in the world — and in the winter it transforms into the world’s largest snow globe. The glass all-weather space will be decked out in twinkling lights and serving up seasonal food specials and warm cocktails. It’s the perfect spot to look out at the snow-dusted waters of Lake Michigan and enjoy an incredible view of Navy Pier’s winter fireworks display.

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