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 an outdoor 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
Opens Nov. 22, 2025
I|O Godfrey, the year-round rooftop bar atop The Godfrey Hotel in the downtown River North area, is hosting its annual Winter Wonderland pop-up 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 panoramic city view. Small igloos can fit up to eight people, and the large igloo holds up to 10. Reserve your igloo now.
Winter Curl & Chill at The Gwen
Nov. 22, 2025 – March 8, 2026
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
Nov. 22, 2025 – Jan. 25, 2026
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, the Rudolph’s Rooftop winter pop-up at this year-round bar includes winter menu items, seasonal cocktails, cozy heated igloos, festive décor, and backdrops for capturing photos. Reserve an igloo for a memorable date night or holiday celebration.
Winter Garden at Château Carbide
Opens Nov. 20, 2025
Château Carbide, the rooftop lounge and bar at the Pendry Chicago atop the iconic Carbide and Carbon Building in the Loop, is bringing back its elegant Winter Garden pop-up for the season. Guests can cozy up inside private lodges outfitted with faux fur 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 this winter haven, open Thursday through Sunday.
Lakefront Lodge at Harry Caray’s
Opens Nov. 17, 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 grab your crew and warm up inside a cozy heated igloo with a private firepit, where you can enjoy craft cocktails and delicious bites. Reservations are now available.
Winter Igloos at The Kennedy
Dates TBA
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 recommended.
Curling at Kaiser Tiger
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Mid-November 2025 through mid-March 2026
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
Located on Navy Pier, Offshore Rooftop 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 (Saturdays from Nov. 29 – Dec. 27, 2025).
Curling in Chicago
Winter rooftop bars in Chicago
- I|O Godfrey at The Godfrey Hotel
- Upstairs at The Gwen
- Château Carbide at the Pendry Chicago
- The Kennedy at Hyatt Place Chicago/Wicker Park
- Offshore Rooftop at Navy Pier
- VU Rooftop at Hilton Garden Inn McCormick Place
- The J. Parker at Hotel Lincoln
