PLAY BALL seriously…read morewho would give wrigley anything but 5 stars. Love my cubbies. Love my baseball diamond nestled in a neighborhood. Love that there isn't a massive parking lot surrounding the stadium. Love that you can see CTA and the lake. BEST MLB STADIUM

A first visit to Wrigley Field feels less like going to a ballgame and more like stepping into…read moreliving baseball history. From the moment you walk through the gates, the charm is unmistakable--brick walls, hand-operated scoreboard, and the famous ivy that covers the outfield walls create a setting that feels timeless. Watching the Chicago Cubs play here isn't just about the game; it's about soaking in more than a century of tradition that you can feel in every cheer and every crack of the bat. What makes the experience truly special is the atmosphere around the ballpark. The surrounding neighborhood of Wrigleyville buzzes with energy before and after the game, full of fans in blue and red sharing stories, grabbing food, and celebrating the sport. Inside the stadium, the sightlines are excellent, the crowd is passionate but welcoming, and even a simple hot dog tastes better when enjoyed under the summer sun or a cool Chicago evening breeze drifting in from nearby Lake Michigan. For a baseball fan visiting for the first time, Wrigley Field isn't just another stadium--it's a pilgrimage site. Whether you're watching a close game, singing along during the seventh-inning stretch, or simply admiring the classic design, it delivers a nostalgic, joyful experience that reminds you why baseball is called America's pastime.

This is absolutely the best rooftop in Wrigley to watch both Cubs games and concerts. Plenty of…read moreseating with easy access to 3 bars. Great food too!

Was there for the Post Malone/Jelly Roll concert. The owner closed all the bars in the facility…read morewith over an hour left in the concert...they stopped serving 30 minutes before the vendors inside Wrigley Field stopped serving. After closing the bars the owner continued to serve his guests, but not anyone who actually bought a ticket!?! The owner seemed more intoxicated than any of the patrons and did not seem to mind that he was ripping off his customers....the bartenders were all very nice, and were sympathetic to what happened but it was out of their control. Until this place gets new ownership l, I would avoid at all costs.

1010 West Waveland is a Wrigley Rooftop so Cubs fans live their best rooftop lives and the rest of…read moreus non Cubs fans just show up for the open bar. It doesn't really matter whether you're a Cubs fan or not. You're here for the networking anyway. All-you-can-eat, all-you-can-drink, I'm in aren't you? And if you want to watch some ball and you squint hard enough, you might be able to see a few pieces of action. We do the Wrigley rooftops once a year with a group of clients. It's chaos and I love it.

I attended our annual Wrigley Rooftop outing, and for the first time it was held at 1038 W…read more Waveland Ave. This rooftop is lined up in fair territory in left field and was great for a mostly unobstructed viewing of the game. It is now my very favorite rooftop viewing venue (out of 3 I have experienced so far) despite the fact that it is the smallest footprint rooftop. Besides being able to see most of the field and the action, the seats also all have handy benchtops for conveniently eating your food and drinking your drinks. It's a bit tight quarters inside, but we weren't there much. Burgers, brats, Italian beefs and such are served in the rear and the condiments are in the front of the venue due to spacing, so a teeny bit of walking, but that's nothing. Big thumbs up!

This suite, in the green space in the center field bleacher, is a great place to watch a Cubs game,…read moreespecially if someone else is paying. There's a premium food buffet, a better selection of alcohol (open bar), and access to the bleachers themselves, if you want to enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of a full Cubs game Bleachers Experience. If not, the air conditioning inside might be your cup of tea (tea also one of the amenities, if you so choose). This is a private party suite, and you have to arrange with the Cubs ahead of time to use it, but, like a lot of the other suites, it's an experience you should try at least once, and unlike many of the other suites, it's open to the average public (who can afford the per person charge). Get a group of your friends together and give it a try!

We held an elopement party in the (newly renamed) Fannie May Bleacher Sweet for about 100 people on…read moreMemorial Day, 2016 (Cubs beat the Dodgers, 2-0). Diego Chahda was our contact, and a prince. He helped us with ticket distribution, decorations, flowers, food, the whole deal. He set up the entire room (perfectly) based on our specs, and escorted us around the ballpark before opening pitch. Andrea at Levy catering made sure we had the perfect food and beverage package. She and her staff went above and beyond to make sure our day was special. From set-up to take-down, the entire Fannie May Bleacher Sweet staff was professional, fast, and slightly adorable. The large, long Fannie May Sweet is in the center of the ballpark bleachers. The room is temperature controlled, has private bathrooms, huge windows, access to the bleachers, and a view that can't be beat. The Bleacher Sweet was perfect for our private party - our guests will be talking about it (and the Cubs' Championship Season) for years.

So the view is completely shot now :( I know this isn't their fault and now that the Rickett Family…read moreowns it, they probably don't care, but it is something they should definitely disclose prior to ticket purchase. The reason for the knock off in stars, is because with the limited seating they do have on the rooftop and now even more limited because of the view, they shouldn't reserve all the seating. Lots of people were forced to watch the game inside, simply because there was no where else too go. The who reason you go to one of these rooftops is to enjoy the rooftop!!! Food was okay and the beer was on the warm side. All in all, I wouldn't come back to Down the Line

Went with a friend to my first Cubs rooftop game. They had a nice selection of food. I had the…read morebrat, which was my favorite, as well as a cheeseburger, hot dog and Italian beef. Can you say pigging out! They also had a nice selection of beer, including Fat Tire and Blue Moon. There was a long line for food right about the time the game started but earlier and later the line was reasonable. The beer line moved quickly for most of the game. I expected the view of the field to be more blocked. Overall, I was pleased with my first rooftop experience.

The DePaul University women's basketball team plays in the McGrath Phillips Arena which is located…read morein the Sullivan Athletic Center. The arena itself is just a little better than a high school gym. It's small with stadium bleacher seating on both sides of the court. There are electronic score boards on both sides and a large screen that shows the game. I'm not sure the purpose of the screen since the arena is small enough where watching the actual court is better than looking at a vibrant screen. The sound system was fabulous. It was easy to hear the lively announcer. There was a concession stand that was nicely staffed outside of the arena; however, the small space was easily congested. There was also a table that sold t-shirts. Tickets for the games are inexpensive. We were able to get two seats (and they were assigned seats) to a sold out game. Unfortunately, we were disappointed to find that there was a DePaul student already in one of our seats. We showed her that she was in our seat and she only scooched over a little on the bench so that the two of us could squeeze into one seat space with my posterior hanging off the end. The girl explained that students are allowed to get into the games for free and that they are allowed to sit wherever they like despite folks who have paid tickets for assigned seats. It was extremely uncomfortable to sit on a cramped bleacher in that fashion. Additionally there was little leg room. My knees often touched the back of the person in front of me. I'm a small person so I can't imagine a tall person having to squish into the space. On the plus side, I appreciated that the cheerleaders, the dance team, and the band were all there to provide entertainment during time-outs and half-time.

Although we were unable to watch the game inside the stadium due to COVID. I called the athletic…read moredepartment and they told us where we could watch it outside. Bob was super nice and described where we could watch it. We did have a good view of the game. The DePaul parents were also super sweet and gave us good wishes for getting into the stadium!