Chicago's Best New Outdoor Bars

Whether it ’s on patios , rooftop , or the bleacher of their kids ' Little League plot , Chicagoans do not scourge a exclusive day of warm weather to drink outside . It ’s not just a leisurely activity – it ’s basically an exercise in carry enough new air and vitamin D to get us through the winter . Therefore , it ’s probably prudent that you look into out this inclination of unexampled outdoor - spaces where you may savor a cold one , or bucket of frigid one .

Saint Lou’s Assembly

The charmingly retro meat - and - three specializes in serving meals consisting of one protein and three sides ( get it ? ) . Honestly , the frame-up sounds like something your mustache - sporting dad would be into , and not the sort of governance that has one of the hottest backyard patio in township . Who knows , maybe your pop would love pink back cold ones on the Sir Henry Joseph Wood chip - satisfy patio equip with string light and a bocce egg Margaret Court ? So yeah , we ’re basically saying bring your dad and political party .

LondonHouse Rooftop

It seems like every few month a hot raw rooftop open , arrogate its views are more breathtaking than pinch into Donald Trump ’s corset . Well , start the tiresome clap , because the LH Rooftop may have the most - memorable scene in the city , peering right down the midriff of the concrete canon that surrounds the Chicago River . Bring all your cash , because you wo n’t want to go forth .

Best Intentions

Some locals got their underpants in a chew when Marble closed down to re - concept , but then Best Intentions emerge like a majestic flamingo hatching from its cocoon . This updated take on a neighborhood dive offers a few pocketbook - well-disposed drinks andBig Buck Hunter , but the existent tie is the backyard patio . Equipped with verdant medallion plants and a cabana ginmill , it ’s one of the best summer - drinking spots in Ithiel Town .

Whiskey Business

If you wish whiskey , patios , and not being in danger of getting eaten by a shark , Whiskey Business is the place for you . Its sizeable rooftop patio , which it divvy up with the neighboring Cheesie ’s Pub , has way for 120 and overlooks bustling Milwaukee Ave . Also , it has zero shark . That ’s a win - win .

Blue Door Kitchen & Garden

Taking over the space formerly occupied by Table Fifty - Two , Art Smith ’s Blue Door Kitchen & Garden is a stunning restaurant . Awash in pastel and boasting marble - topped table , the restaurant reckon like it belongs in the French countryside . Luckily , diners can also enjoy farm - to - table transportation and garden - to - glass cocktails in the magic backyard patio while stretch out out in comfortable caning chairs .

Federales

Federales is the Big Star of the West Loop , and we mean that as a compliment . Tailor - made for summer hangouts , the outside terrace buzzes with a crew at seemingly all hours . The indoor region also has a retractable cap , allowing Federales to open up like the Bears ' run defense and patron to catch some beam of light at the bar . Order up a few tacos and a tequila guesswork suffice in an glass chicken feed , and repress all memories of winter perpetually .

Joy District

Located on the cap of this multi - unwavering clubstaurant , the patio is a choice spot to grab after - body of work drinks . It ’s colorful and offer plenty of way to breathe , like an abandoned carnival . But unlike an abandoned carnival , there ’s a restaurant downstairs bid an eclectic menu that features everything from sushi to tacos . There ’s something here for everyone in your group .

Heineken Pub 97

Heineken Pub 97 is place at The PrivateBank Fire Pitch , which is a 125,000sqft complex dedicated to yr - round association football . at bottom , visitors will incur great deal of 4 one thousand big screens and accessible pub grub . However , you should venture to the outdoor terrace , which offers picnic mesa , grip , a ping - niff table , and field - side seating from which you ’ll enjoy association football secret plan in * gasp * the real real world .

Osteria Langhe

avowedly , it ’ll take some planning to get to this reservation - only patio , which is appropriately named Giardino Segreto ( " secret garden " in Italian ) . Yet , if you ’re planning a exceptional dinner party for you and 13 of your close friends ( or cocktail receipt for up to 30 ) , this is the spot . As a bonus , Chef Cameron Grant will prepare one of the finest Italian meals in town . That ’s a slam dunk .

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