{"id":10921,"date":"2016-11-08T11:33:40","date_gmt":"2016-11-08T16:33:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=10921"},"modified":"2019-10-17T10:26:42","modified_gmt":"2019-10-17T15:26:42","slug":"rooftops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/rooftops\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Rooftop Bars That Are Still Open This Fall and Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Rooftop Season Isn\u2019t Over Yet<\/h2>\n<p>Temps are dropping, but that doesn&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t still enjoy the great outdoors. In the summer, there&#8217;s nothing more relaxing than sipping a cocktail with a gorgeous skyline view as your backdrop. But since there are so many lovely places that still have open rooftops, we vote making this a year-round thing.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s not too late! Here are our recommendations for the best rooftops to visit this fall and winter.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/londonhousechicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LondonHouse<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10943\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10943\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/LH-Rooftop-Bar-Chicago-River-View.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-10943\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/LH-Rooftop-Bar-Chicago-River-View-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"rooftops\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/LH-Rooftop-Bar-Chicago-River-View-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/LH-Rooftop-Bar-Chicago-River-View-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/LH-Rooftop-Bar-Chicago-River-View-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/LH-Rooftop-Bar-Chicago-River-View-1300x868.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/LH-Rooftop-Bar-Chicago-River-View-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/LH-Rooftop-Bar-Chicago-River-View.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10943\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: LondonHouse Chicago<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Chicago\u2019s \u201conly tri-level rooftop venue\u201d opened this year and immediately became a go-to spot. You can still try their outdoor level now and L21, their indoor bar level, is open year-round.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/iogodfrey.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">I|O\u00a0Godfrey<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10944\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10944\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Retractable_Roof_At_IO_Urban_Roofscape.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-10944\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Retractable_Roof_At_IO_Urban_Roofscape-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"rooftops\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Retractable_Roof_At_IO_Urban_Roofscape-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Retractable_Roof_At_IO_Urban_Roofscape-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Retractable_Roof_At_IO_Urban_Roofscape-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Retractable_Roof_At_IO_Urban_Roofscape.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10944\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: IO Godfrey<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This bar atop the Godfrey Hotel in River North is open every day, no matter the weather. With a retractable roof and bi-level firepit you can enjoy their drinks throughout fall\u2014and winter!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.greenriverchi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GreenRiver<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10924\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10924\" style=\"width: 1800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10924 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/green_river-1.jpg\" alt=\"rooftops\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/green_river-1.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/green_river-1-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/green_river-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/green_river-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/green_river-1-1300x865.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/green_river-1-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10924\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Green River<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This Streeterville spot has been a hit in 2016 and it\u2019s not too late to check it out and enjoy their handcrafted cocktails.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jparkerchicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The J. Parker<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10925\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10925\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10925 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/j-parker-1.jpg\" alt=\"rooftops\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/j-parker-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/j-parker-1-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/j-parker-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/j-parker-1-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10925\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: The J. Parker<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This Lincoln Park bar, located on the roof of Hotel Lincoln, is a hot spot all year long. Inside or outside the views of the lake from J. Parker are hard to beat.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/drumbar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Drumbar<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10945\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10945\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/drumbar-5486.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-10945\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/drumbar-5486-1024x660.jpg\" alt=\"rooftops\" width=\"1024\" height=\"660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/drumbar-5486-1024x660.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/drumbar-5486-600x387.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/drumbar-5486-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/drumbar-5486-1300x839.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/drumbar-5486.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10945\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Drumbar<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The speakeasy ambiance at Drumbar makes it the perfect place to cozy up during fall and winter months. Then step outside to enjoy cocktails under the stars around the firepits.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/plymouthgrill.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Plymouth<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10946\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10946\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Ply2014_20.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10946\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Ply2014_20.jpg\" alt=\"rooftops\" width=\"810\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Ply2014_20.jpg 810w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Ply2014_20-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Ply2014_20-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Ply2014_20-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10946\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Plymouth Grill<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This South Loop rooftop is open year-round. Enjoy the pub atmosphere while overlooking Harold Washington Library from the 4th-floor rooftop.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cindysrooftop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cindy\u2019s Rooftop<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10947\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10947\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/20150505_caa_cindys2-v2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-10947\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/20150505_caa_cindys2-v2-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"rooftops\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/20150505_caa_cindys2-v2-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/20150505_caa_cindys2-v2-600x449.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/20150505_caa_cindys2-v2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/20150505_caa_cindys2-v2-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/20150505_caa_cindys2-v2-1300x973.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/20150505_caa_cindys2-v2.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10947\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Cindy&#8217;s Rooftop<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Everyone raves about the views from Cindy\u2019s at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel. Step out onto their patio, complete with a firepit, to enjoy this view even as temperatures drop.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.milenorthhotel.com\/our-hotel\/dining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">52Eighty<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10948\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10948\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/52Eighty-Outside.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10948\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/52Eighty-Outside.jpg\" alt=\"rooftops\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/52Eighty-Outside.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/52Eighty-Outside-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/52Eighty-Outside-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10948\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Mile North Hotel<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On the 29<sup>th<\/sup> floor of the Mile North Hotel, locate just off of the Mag Mile, 52Eighty has incredible views without the excessive crowds to fight. Head over Tuesday through Saturday for a cocktail and skyline view.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/thesouthernchicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Southern<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10931\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10931\" style=\"width: 940px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10931 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/southern-1.jpg\" alt=\"Photo Credit: The Southern\" width=\"940\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/southern-1.jpg 940w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/southern-1-600x294.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/southern-1-300x147.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10931\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: The Southern<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Although this Bucktown spot is known for its brunch and Southern comfort foods, their upper patio allows you to enjoy their microbrews on tap from the second floor.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/roofonthewit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ROOF on the Wit<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10949\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10949\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/RoofPatio-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-10949\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/RoofPatio-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"rooftops\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/RoofPatio-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/RoofPatio-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/RoofPatio-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/RoofPatio-1-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10949\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: ROOF on theWit<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Most people think of the DJ and club atmosphere at the ROOF Wednesday through Saturday. But, they also have live acoustic music Tuesdays to accompany your drinks after work.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thegwenchicago.com\/chicago-restaurants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Upstairs at the Gwen<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10950\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10950\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/lux4320ex-197705-The-Gwen-Events-with-a-View-1600x900.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-10950\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/lux4320ex-197705-The-Gwen-Events-with-a-View-1600x900-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"rooftops\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/lux4320ex-197705-The-Gwen-Events-with-a-View-1600x900-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/lux4320ex-197705-The-Gwen-Events-with-a-View-1600x900-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/lux4320ex-197705-The-Gwen-Events-with-a-View-1600x900-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/lux4320ex-197705-The-Gwen-Events-with-a-View-1600x900-1300x731.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/lux4320ex-197705-The-Gwen-Events-with-a-View-1600x900.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10950\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: The Gwen Chicago<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can\u2019t miss the McGraw-Hill building&#8217;s gorgeous architecture, and Upstairs at the Gwen on the 5<sup>th<\/sup> floor is also a can\u2019t miss! Their shared tables with built-in fireplaces in the center\u00a0will keep you warm throughout the fall.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signatureroom.com\/lounge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Signature Lounge at the 96<sup>th<\/sup><\/a><strong><sup><br \/>\n<\/sup><\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10951\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10951\" style=\"width: 899px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/TSR-MichiganRoom2-01-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10951\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/TSR-MichiganRoom2-01-1.jpg\" alt=\"rooftops\" width=\"899\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/TSR-MichiganRoom2-01-1.jpg 899w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/TSR-MichiganRoom2-01-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/TSR-MichiganRoom2-01-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/TSR-MichiganRoom2-01-1-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10951\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Signature Room<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Go ahead and play tourist at the Signature Room on the 95th or Signature Lounge on the 96th, because every Chicagoan should visit the Signature Room at least once.<\/p>\n<p>Cheers, Chicago!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rooftop Season Isn\u2019t Over Yet Temps are dropping, but that doesn&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t still enjoy the great outdoors. In the summer, there&#8217;s nothing more relaxing than sipping&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":76,"featured_media":10947,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1553,26323,26324],"tags":[287,1032,1758,1385],"class_list":["post-10921","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-category-bars","category-category-fall-hub","category-category-winter-hub","tag-bars","tag-fall-in-chicago","tag-rooftops","tag-winter-in-chicago"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v21.4 (Yoast SEO v26.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Rooftop Season Isn&#039;t Over Yet: 12 Chicago Rooftops Bars to Visit this Fall<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Don&#039;t let a little cold scare you. 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