This place has one of the best views in the chi and the most amazing craft cocktails! I ordered a Penicillin (a drink even some experienced bartenders aren't familiar with) and the bartender Emma did an exceptional job making it. And to top it all off my server Alice was extremely sweet and accommodating. Whether you're a Chicago native or just visiting for vacation, I couldn't recommend this place more! read more

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The Up Room at the Robey Hotel located between Ukrainian Village and Bucktown, is this super hip, very nice, and popular rooftop bar serving some amazing cocktails. It was so busy this Friday night that we had to walk in sideways. Dark, old school we were afforded some of the best "people watching" we've had in the eleven months we've been living here in Chicago. My son and I had Wild Turkey 101 with a side of branch water The girls had The Roby Old Fashion made with Evan Williams Bonded 100 proof Bourbon and angostura, demerra and orange that they loved We walked outside on this blistering cold night to catch a 360° view of this incredible city, with Damon & Milwaukee avenues lit up to show off its "Holiday Lights". It was quite a spectacle. I really want to come back here in the summer and sit outside and see Chicago in an opposite season - and I will. read more

What a cool bar! This place is swanky. It's has very dim lighting. Very chill and relaxed atmosphere. You can step outside and you are high enough to see the city from the balcony! Service was fine. It was quick and friendly enough. Perfect for this type of place. They have a full bar, with limited brands. Many creative and custom drinks. I had a lemon drop martini that was perfectly sweet and sour. I also had an espresso martini that was really yummy, but a little sweet. Drinks can be pricey, but so worth it for the experience! read more

We checked the website before going which said they were open until 1am. Arrived a little before 11 and they told me the wait for 3 people would 45 minutes to 1 hour. I agreed and added my name to the waitlist then waited around. I got a text at 11:06 that said the estimated wait time was 1 hour. At 12:13, I still had not gotten the text, so we went to ask where we were in line. They said that they already did last call at 12 and that there was nothing they could do for us. It was especially frustrating because they didn't tell us anything about a last call or when we put our name down; just said "yeah no problem" and let us wait. Seems to me like a pretty big caveat for arriving at that time. Had they said they do last call at 12 we would not have waited, but there was absolutely no mention of that at all. So basically we waited around for nothing and the staff made us feel like idiots for having done so. Just be upfront about these things. It's not that hard... read more

Our group had a surprise engagement party for our friends here and we rented the corner space through coordination by Jillian from the Robey team. They were super flexible with our budget and allowed us to pick from a number of stationed appetizers and have a bar tab. Once we reached our minimum for the tab, they switched It to a cash bar! The coordination with Jillian's team was impecable and we cannot recommend her or this place enough for your next private gathering ! read more

Perfect spot for a date and with an amazing view of the Chicago skyline Drinks are good I wish they had more snacks options though read more

Up Room has one of the best views of Chicago. It's located north of the loop so you get a great view of the whole skyline. The inside is very cozy and small. There are only 4 seats at the bar, so it's pretty intimate. There are also some other seats and couches surrounded by floor to ceiling windows. The outside goes about 270 degrees around the building so you can see the city from different angles. In the winter there are heaters that I have to say are pretty effective. There is also a small grotto with open seating. The drinks have overly fancy names, but the bartenders do a great job in mixing them. This is the kind of bar where you can enjoy a nice conversation in a cozy atmosphere with a great view with a small group. Come with your favorite friends or on a date. To get here, enter the hotel and take the elevator to the top. read more

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Drinks were good and creative but the seating was terrible. Truly, maybe we got unlucky but it was the most uncomfortable seats ever. Outdoor area was closed due to being winter, which makes sense. Probably better to visit when this is open for the views. Food options were limited and not great, so this is definitely place for drinks only. read more

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I've been wanting to visit Up Room for awhile now and was so glad I did this past weekend. It's a beautiful bar on the 13th floor of Hotel Robey. It was relatively warm (mid 40s) for December and it had been raining, so it was pretty misty. The skyline was barely visible from the top floor but lucky for us, I'll say the foggy weather made for a shorter wait-time. You'll enter on the 1st floor, then take the stairs to the 2nd floor where you'll put your name down with the hostess. If it's really crowded, you have the opportunity to grab drinks at the bar named "The Lounge" right on the 2nd floor. It's intimate and cozy. We sat down just for a few minutes at The Lounge before my phone buzzed with a text message that our table was ready, and we headed to meet the hostess. We were guided to a tiny elevator that at most, maybe fit 6 people standing shoulder-to-shoulder, and whisked to the 13th floor to Up Room. I loved this vintage elevator, with sea green walls, gold-plated frames, and button knobs to press. It was about the size of a large food pantry and it was awesome. It's a great date spot, a place to bring visitors, or an excuse to do something that feels a little glitzy. The staff was were down to earth and friendly - I thought the service was great. At Up Room, you'll be directed to your seats and offered a coat check. You will also be given kettle corn to munch on while deciding on what to order. I ended up choosing a house favorite cocktail with pisco (I forgot the name). I also got to try a sip of the "Carrot Cake on the Rocks." Their menu is divided into "Up" drinks (martini-style, sweet & tart) and "Down" drinks (Old Fashioned-type drinks, 'relieved or accentuated by the garnish). The drink names are pretty punny and there is even a section of drinks themed after the great Chicago Fire. They also serve beer, wine, and whiskey. We grabbed our drinks to look outside and even with the mist hiding the skyline, the views are spectacular. On the roof, you get to see the city from 3 different directions, it's almost a 360 view. There's a little "castle" enclave which overlooks 6 corners (where North Ave, Milwaukee, and Damen intersect). This dome with heaters, blankets, seats, and tables for your drinks. Up Room is a reminder of the beauty, glam, and elegance of Chicago. What a treat to spend a few hours here! read more

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I've been here a couple of times and have had no issues after getting through the door, however... We just wanted to check out the rooftop bar at the up room and realized that it stopped allowing new visitors at 12 AM on Fridays, so we rushed over to spend some time there at 11:55 before they closed. When taking the elevator to the top, we were rudely greeted by a hostess telling us to go back downstairs. We asked why and she told us last call was at midnight. We responded saying "it is 11:55" but still she persisted and ushered us out of the bar. This was incredibly disappointing and upsetting to us, as we were just visiting and now don't get to see the place. I've never had this experience but the hostess was so rude I had to leave a review. I see many similar reviews of this same nature read more

Up Room is exactly what Wicker Park needed! It's located on the 13th floor rooftop of The Robey Hotel but stop off on the second floor to check in first. When we went, the wait was just about 20 minutes (at 8pm on a Saturday night) so we added our name to the list. You can then wait in the low key second floor indoor lounge which is cool or head to the 6th floor Cabana Club which has both indoor & outdoor seating. When they text, you can't transfer drinks so need to finish up what you had & get back to check-in within 10 minutes for your admission upstairs. There are no assigned seats and you just grab what you like upstairs. There is both indoor & outdoor seating but we fell in love with the semi-outdoor castle seats. If you walk outside onto the rooftop, you'll find a small castle looking area in the corner with just about 10 seats inside. We camped here the entire night getting that fresh outdoor breeze but being sheltered from the drizzle happening. It was so rustic and fun looking, we truly did become enamored with the space. We stuck with beers throughout the night and only tried one of their cocktails which did not impress us. The Green Mill ($15) which is a lovely name homage to a Chicago staple falls way flat. It had Aylesbury Duck Vodka, Oaky Chardonnay, Homemade Pistachio Orgeat, Magnolia Vermouth and Freeze Dried Cucumber spread throughout the top. We all tried it and were like "Ugh!"...we saw another near us order the same & do the same with her face. Ha! A swing and a miss with that concoction. One cocktail aside, my main gripes are what I'm sure are the same issues with rooftops downtown. Service is painfully slow (though when we went right up to the small bar it was super fast and incredibly friendly each time) and things are overpriced. A Sofie was $10 and a Pipeworks beer was $8, c'mon that's a no brainier! I'l absolutely be back for fitting occasions which could mean a date night, celebration night, showing out of towners a good time...there are really endless opportunities! I won't be going for their cocktails again though and will stick to the beers & wines. read more

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Awesome views! Highly recommend to stop in and grab a drink. You can get a good view of the city and it wasn't extremely packed on a Friday night which was nice. I'd get a picture of yourself with the city background before you leave! It comes out really nice. Drinks were a little expensive as expected but the "rice" cocktail was interesting to try! read more

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The Up Room is a must WHENEVER I am in the neighborhood! Highest point in Wicker and the 360 views are to die for. Try to make a reservation because there are around 11 tables available at a time. My pals and I popped up to the roof for a drink on a Sunday afternoon. The host/manager Lane is a gem!!! She let us know the wait without a reservation would be 20 mins max. We waited around 6 mins for the table to open up. Booyah! Lane is so cool and nice. She shares a bday with our pal and bought him (and us) belated birthday shots thank you Keela was our server and recommended the P&Go as a refreshing drink. They came in these wicked cool copper glasses. Super refreshing 10/10. Thanks for the great experience Lane and Keela!!! See you soon. read more

Up Room - P&Go are delicious. Lane and Keela are amazing!!!!! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fabulous rooftop view of Chicago skyline. Romantic mellow vibe with a small intimate setting. You'll love it

This place is a mid century mod dream! Sitting atop the hotel it has ana amazing view of downtown. It's so cool to watch the hustle and bustle below in this quaint little bar. The drinks we had were delicious and strong. The dark lighting and quaint space create the perfect chill vibe. Although, I live in California now, I have still made it there twice in the last two months. Since it is on the smaller side, especially during the colder months with the loss of the use of the patio, there may be a wait. Be patient and kind. :) The place is a perfect spot for a date night. Can't wait to visit again. read more

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Drinks with a view The Up Room is a great rooftop lounge to enjoy a drink or two with a date, friends, or anyone you'd like to impress. Located on the rooftop of the Robey hotel, the Up Room provides a nice selection of cocktails. Our favorites were the Sage Advice, Cocchi Spritz, and the Blondes Have More Fun! The Blondes Have More Fun has Rum, Passion Fruit, Vanilla, and Tobasco. I was very intrigued on how a drink with tobasco would taste good but it was a surprisingly delicious. It was a nice hint of spice slightly neutralized with the passion fruit. read more

Up Room - A Bird Walks Into a Bar (left) and Blondes Have More Fun (right, has a hint of tobacco but was delicious) - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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While the drinks are amazing and the views are great, I do not like where the menu went. I have been here multiple times. The last time I was here I got the Oaxacan on Broken Glass. This drink was good, but it did not meet my expectations. Granted spicy drinks are not my favorite and this was nothing different. The Surprisingly Good cocktail, or whatever it is called was, Malort based. I thought this was a very good take on the hometown liquor and would definitely be a good way to introduce people to it. The drink is very Malort forward and was pretty bitter, but I like it and it was a good choice. Both drinks felt weak to me. I am not going to deduct a star but I am tempted. Regrettably La Madame Blanche was not on the menu and that drink was way better than the two I tried. read more

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Host was very very rude. We were waiting in line for 15 min she left the stand didn't come back, then when it was our turn she tells us there's a wait. Was looking forward to try this place out for a while and it didn't impress by any means. read more

Great place to hang out after bars or before for a pre drinks similar to the path laid out in Swingers. A great view of the city can be seen here, which I sometimes forget exists with all of the day to day hustle and bustle. An expansive cocktail menu is present, especially for whiskey's! When arriving here it feels like a secret hipster locale, back-alley type of place where you have to do a secret knock to know which floor to get off on the elevator! read more

The waiter spilled the drink on us and was barely apologetic about it. Even though we weren't charged for the drinks, they were taken away as soon as we stepped out for some views. Terribly disappointed trying the place for the first time. read more

What an amazing rooftop. The view is so great you will enjoy every sip of your drink. Drinks are a little over priced you are paying for the view I paid $50 for 2 drinks read more

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We stopped here after getting dinner. Went up to the top floor roof, the UpRoom which is just the most beautiful view of the city at night. It was just like a postcard! The pictures I took on my cell phone absolutely did not do it justice. It was such a beautiful experience. Would probably be a beautiful and romantic evening if you're on a date. We just each got a drink and enjoyed the atmosphere. It wasn't super busy, but had a nice crowd. We met the manager, Lane, who was super friendly and super nice. We enjoyed our conversation with her. Her staff loves her too! The drink was pretty good, beautifully presented, though I've had better, but the conversation and atmosphere made up for that. A great place to go to get a great view of the city and have some nice conversation. There is an indoor bar which also looked nice. read more

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The Up Room has to be one of my favorite hidden gems in Chicago. I don't make it over to Wicker Park often, but when I do, this is one of the many places at the top of my list. Nestled on the top floor of the Robey Hotel, the Up Room provides a warm atmosphere with great views of the city. With an eclectic menu of hand crafted cocktails, their service and modern ambiance will surely not disappoint you. Whether you're spending the afternoon with friends or looking for a new date spot, I would highly recommend venturing to this trendy destination. I can't wait to be back soon! read more

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Rude service! My friends and I went here to have cocktails, and the hostess was very snappy and dismissive. The last time I was here, it was easy to just sit at the bar or in the lounge for drinks, but now they're overcrowdedand the wait times are ridiculous! read more

Friends were in town so we took them here for a quick drink. It was tough finding a nice touristy rooftop spot that was open on Monday, but this place didn't disappoint. It's part of The Robey Hotel and since it's located in Wicker Park, we got a great view of the skyline. We ordered the Double Black Diamond, Georgia Peach, and Let's Not Mints Words. All of them were good, but nothing spectacular in terms of craft cocktails. And for $16-18, you're def paying for the ambiance than the drink. I can't speak for some of the comments about a specific rude hostess; we were served by two lovely ladies (who weren't blonde) and the atmosphere was great. I wouldn't come here on my own, but if you got a friend in town, it's a great place to take them to. read more

The cocktails tasted like cucumber water with no alcohol. Basically paying $16 for the view. The waitress couldn't even recommend a good drink from a menu. Very disappointed. Giving two stars just for the view. read more

Cool place west of Chicago to get some skyline views. Up Room is the rooftop bar of Robert Hotel and sits on the 13th floor of the building. Pretty great views but like your classic rooftop, you're paying for that view with overpriced drinks (~$15 each). The rooftop itself isn't super big but when we went on a Saturday mid afternoon, it was surprising not too packed so there were actually plenty of places to sit/stand to admire the views. Not in a rush to head back, but a good place to add to the list of Chicago outdoor rooftop bars. read more

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Love this spot for fancy delicious cocktails and views. I came here the first time when I was gathering people at cabana club (in the same building) and found out they were CLOSED for the winter - so we went here instead back when it was called "Up & Up". Have been back since the name change and it is still the same experience. The only downside is that the space is small. Since I gathered a big group, they didn't let the people in who arrived late. Cocktails are expensive (on par with violet hour) but definitely worth it for the atmosphere and rooftop. Plus the cocktails are as just as good as violet hour! You wouldn't expect Wicker Park to have the best views but you actually have a great view of the city. read more

Came here for drinks after my birthday dinner, had a small wait but was faster than they said it would be & when I said I had just got drinks at the downstairs bar they saved a space for us & said to come up whenever we were ready! Great service. Beautiful view. Sexy ambiance, will be back for a date night! (Go in the winter, less crowded & has a more private feel!) read more

Even though it's hard to replicate the Cabana Club vibe, getting to see the Chicago Skyline from the 13th floor rooftop in the Robey hotel is worth it by itself. It's hard to miss from the rooftop but the room outside is kind of a hidden gem! We were lucky enough to have Kevin serve us a Duck Fried Rice, it came with a fortune cookie and was a tad bit spicier than expected but I liked it! read more

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Hottest rooftop bar in Chicago!!! Service and drinks are always on point. The bartenders are extremely knowledgeable and always have great drink recommendations. read more

Walking into Up & Up is like walking onto the set of Mad Men. It's a dimly lit room with plenty of couches, chairs, and wood paneling. The floor to ceiling windows are a nice touch and makes the inside feel upscale while the outdoor space is more casual with only a few chairs and some tables to rest your drink on. The view is incredible! It's honestly one of my favorite rooftops in Chicago since you can see the entire skyline. They have heating lamps but the weather has been incredible every time I've gone so I don't know how pleasant it will be when its 40°F out but I'll keep you posted. The bartenders know what they're doing, the drinks are creative and well-balanced. I've ordered off of their regular menu (follow suit is my favorite) and also ordered the dealer's choice. For my dealer's choice, I asked for something "minty" and was pleasantly surprised with what they came up with. The service is great, you can find a server when you need one but they don't hover. Check it out while the weather is still nice. I'd suggest ordering the dealer's choice and see what they can come up with! Tip: They don't serve food so eat before you get there! read more

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I've come here before and I've always had a great experience! Michael is awesome and very accommodating. The drinks are delicious and the outdoor space is beautiful and gives a great view of the city. Perfect date night spot! If you are looking for delicious drinks and good vibes, come here! You will not be disappointed! read more

Just when I thought only the best rooftops were all downtown Chicago, I stumbled across this hidden gem right in the Wicker Park neighborhood!!. It is super cute and dainty & gives you everything you would find in a rooftop downtown except the congestion & headache of parking. It's small rooftop pool located on the 6th fl.(Cabana Club) is what sets it apart from other rooftops in the city. Its also unique because it houses 2 separate rooftops on 2 separate floors! You can enjoy cocktails on the 13th floor with a great view as well. The only con is the 6th floor view sits right over the train tracks so when a train briefly passes through, it is startling & loud. Ad.c. ter scoping out 4, this year, this rooftop won for my choice to host my birthday gathering. read more

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We came here on a Friday and surprisingly the wait was only about 20 minutes! We decided to head to the bar downstairs while we waited for a text message that our table was ready. The hostess walked us out to the rooftop and I thought for a second we would have a table, but it was more of just standing around. There were a few chairs to sit on but most of them were taken so we just stood around and took in the amazing view! Service was pretty great! Our waitress was constantly ready to offer another drink once our glasses were low. The drinks were pretty good, but quite expensive. I liked it here but the prices seemed a bit inflated for Wicker Park. The view from the rooftop was pretty amazing and I loved how they were able to manage the amount of people they allow on the rooftop, since I could easily see it getting congested. Eventually, we decided to ask for seating inside and luckily were seated promptly! The decor inside is casual and they have a few couches to sit on as well. This would be a cool place to hang out with friends for a boozy night or even a casual date! For my cocktail I ordered the "Flames on Lake Michigan"! It was pretty great, the roasted coconut flakes and bit of mango juice made the drink very tasty! read more

Up Room - Flames on Lake Michigan $15 Pretty great! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

5-star for the beautiful skyscraper view of chicago.This place is right next to the Damen blue station which is a huge plus. Went here with friends for a drink after the meal sharing event and loved it. You need to go to the 2nd floor and let them know and they will let you on there based on the crowd. If there is huge crowd you have waiting are on the 2nd floor. The place is not really huge but spacious enough to hold around 35-50 people.You can be seated inside or stand out sipping your drink enjoying the awesome view . Drinks are not that great but the view makes up for it.If you want to impress your date try this place. Pros: Awesome View Close to Blue line Cons: Mediocre Drinks This is on Top of "The Robey".Dig it guys. read more

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Up & Up is kind of how you can describe our evening at The Robey. We started out in the cafe for dinner, popped up to the Cabana Club and capped the night off here for a drink. We decided to come here on a cooler weeknight, so none of the spots we hit at the hotel were terribly crowded. Since it was a school night, we had only intended to pop up and look around. However, since the elevator must be unlocked for you, we decided to stay and have a quick nightcap. We were seated inside, all of the outside seats had been taken. In terms of view, Cabana club has this beat in many ways. With the glass railings, it was easier to see the skyline while seated at Cabana Club than at Up & Up. Compared to the bright, airiness of the Cabana Club, Up & Up was dark and almost romantic in a retro den-like way. I don't recall what I ordered, but I enjoyed it. Manfriend went with a custom cocktail. Our server was great, they discussed the flavor profiles he enjoys, he made some suggestions on which preferences to focus on and the bartender worked his magic. There's a cool little room accessible from the patio. It's an interesting little cave-like room in the alcove of the roof. We toured it before we left. Overall, I'd come back, but I wouldn't wait in line to do it.9 read more

The Up Room is an awesome place for a special occasion! On top of a hotel in Wicker Park, it offers spectacular views of Chicago's vast skyline. The drinks are extremely overpriced because let's be honest - you're paying for the experience. However, sometimes that's okay! Service was slow, but you are just drinking so I think they try to let you enjoy yourself as much as possible. You order inside and then are given free range of the outdoor areas. A great place to take visiting guests or to celebrate something! read more

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Fancy AF. They gave us some popcorn, br notnlike tour usually microwave in 3 minutes popcorn. There was rosemary in it! I got a drink that was grapefruity, my partner got one with bourbon. Both were great $15 worth it! Then I got one called blondes have more fun or something like that. $15 for like 3 oz of thick OJ. I dunno. The view was nice. People seems pretentious weird And talked about "business ventures" while loving and rubbing on each other. I'll be back tho. read more

One of my new favorite date night spots! As a Bucktown resident, I had been dying to go to the Robey/Up & Up for a while (the building itself is just too cool looking), and it did not disappoint. The view is exceptional. It's like Chicago taking a selfie with a selfie stick - not too close that it's awkward, but not too far away. It's breathtaking and a must-see. In the evening, they don't let it get too crowded. Everyone has a seat, and everyone can enjoy the view. (I specify the evening hours, because I'm not sure if they change that for late night and let anyone and everyone up.) You might have to wait a little bit, but the second floor bar in the Robey is definitely not a bad place to have a drink while you wait. The only reason why I'm not saying 5-star is because service was a little slow, and the drinks are pricey (~$15 a drink). read more

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