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Best Outdoor Bars and Restaurants In Chicago
III Forks Rooftop
The time to enjoy rooftops, sidewalk cafes, patios, beer gardens and any chair you can find outdoors is here. In A-Z order, here are a few to check out this summer. Neighborhood and the type of outdoor space is noted in parenthesis.
III Forks (Lake Shore East / Rooftop)
180 N. Field Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 938.4303
www.IIIForks.com
10 Urban Roofscape (River North / Godfrey Hotel Rooftop, Retractable Roop)
127 W. Huron
Chicago, IL
www.godfreyhotelchicago.com
Big Star (Bucktown / Patio)
1531 N. Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL
bigstarchicago.com
Cactus Bar & Grill (Loop / Sidewalk Patio)
404 South Wells
Chicago, IL 60607
www.DontDrinkAndTrade.com
Cantina Loredo
Cantina Laredo (River North / Sidewalk Patio, Rooftop)
508 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60654
www.CantinaLaredo.com
Castaways (Lake Michigan/Lincoln Park)
1603 North Lake Shore Drive (North Avenue Beach)
Chicago, IL 60612
www.castawayschicago.com
Clark Street Dog & Bar (Lakeview)
3040 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60657
www.clarkstdog.com
City Winery (West Loop / Patio)
1200 W Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60607
www.citywinery.com/chicago
Commonwealth Tavern (Roscoe Village)
2000 West Roscoe Street
Chicago, IL 60618
www.commonwealthchicago.com
2000 West Roscoe Street
Chicago, IL 60618
www.commonwealthchicago.com
Del Frisco’s (Gold Coast / Patio)
58 E. Oak Street
Chicago, IL
www.delfriscos.com
Drumbar (Gold Coast / Raffaello Hotel Rooftop)
201 E. Delaware Pl
Chicago, IL
(312) 933-4805
www.drumbar.com
Frontier
Dryhop Brewers (Lakeview / Patio)
3155 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL
www.dryhopchicago.com
Frontier (West Town-Wicker Park / 3 Season Patio)
1072 North Milwaukee
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 772.4322
www.thefrontierchicago.com
High Noon Saloon (Wicker Park / Sidewalk Patio)
1560 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 227-9339
highnoonchicago.com
Homestead On The Roof (Ukrainian Village / Rooftop)
1924 W. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL www.homesteadontheroof.com
Howells & Hood
Howell’s & Hood (Streeterville / Patio)
435 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 262-5310 www.howellsandhood.com
Joe’s Bar Trackside (Clybourn Corridor / Rooftop)
940 W. Weed Street
Chicago IL 60642-2540
(312) 787-9600
www.joesbar.com
www.arlingtonpark.com/trackside-otb/locations/trackside-chicago-joes
Hopleaf (Andersonville / Patio)
5148 N. Clark Steet
Chicago, IL
www.hopleaf.com
Kit Kat (Lakeview / Patio)
3700 North Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60657
www.KitKatChicago.com
La Madia (River North / Sidewalk Patio)
59 West Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60654
www.DineLaMadia.com
Little Goat Diner (West Loop / Patio)
820 W. Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60607
www.littlegoatchicago.com
Logman & Eagle (Logan Square / Patio)
2657 N. Kedzie
Chicago, IL
www.logmanandeagle.com
Mott Street (Wicker Park / Patio)
1401 N Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60622 www.mottstreetchicago.com
RM Champagne
Moody’s Pub (Edgewater / Patio)
5910 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL
moodyspub.com
Nacional 27 (River North / Sidewalk Patio)
325 West Huron
Chicago, IL 60610
www.Nacional27.net
RM Champagne (West Loop / Patio)
116 N. Green Street
Chicago, IL
www.rmchampagnesalon.com
Rock Bottom (River North / Rooftop)
1 W. Grand
Chicago, IL
www.rockbottom.com/locations/chicago
ROOF on theWit (Loop / Rooftop)
201 N. State
Chicago, IL
www.roofonthewit.com
Twisted Spoke (West Town / Rooftop)
501 N. Ogden Ave
Chicago, IL
www.twistedspoke.com
Sheffield’s (Lakeview / Patio)
3258 N. Sheffield Ave
Chicago, IL
www.sheffieldschicago.com
J Parker
Small Bar (Logan Square / Patio)
2956 N. Albany
Chicago, IL
www.thesmallbar.com
The Dawson (River West, Patio)
730 W. Grand
Chicago, IL
www.the-dawson.com
The J Parker (Lincoln Park / Hotel Lincoln Rooftop)
1816 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL
www.jparker.com
The Southern (Bucktown / Patio)
1840 W. North Ave.
Chicago, IL
Thesouthernchicago.com
Timothy O’Toole’s Pub Chicago (Streeterville / Sidewalk Cafe)
622 North Fairbanks Court
Chicago, IL 60611
www.TimothyOTooles.com
The Dec
The Dec (Gold Coast / Ritz Hotel Rooftop)
160 E Pearson
Chicago, IL
www.fourseasons.com
Park Grill / The Plaza at Park Grill (Loop/ Sidewalk Cafe)
11 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60602
www.ParkGrillChicago.com
West Town Cafe (Ukrainian Village / Sidewalk Patio)
1916 W. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
www.westtownbakery.com
ZED451 (River North / Rooftop)
739 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60611
www.ZED451.com
ZOCALO Restaurant and Tequila Bar (River North / Patio)
358 West Ontario
Chicago, IL 60610
www.ZocaloChicago.com
Cinco de Mayo at Tallboy Taco 5.5
Tallboy Taco
325 W. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60654
312-488-4917
TallboyTaco.com
Margaritas, Tacos, DJ and More
Thursday, May 5
11 a.m.-midnight
Hooray for the fifth of May! On Thursday, May 5, Tallboy Taco will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with an array of festive food and drink specials. From 5-7 p.m., all margaritas will be $8 each, including the classic N27 Margarita, El Corazon, La Sandia and the Mangonada Paloma (regularly $12; outlined below). A Casamigos tequila flight will be offered for $15 (all day), along with any two tacos and a tallboy beer for $10, or any taco and a Tecate for $5. Cinco de Mayo celebrants may enjoy live Latin beats in the lounge, as a DJ spins from 8 p.m. until midnight.
Pair your ‘ritas and cervezas with an array of Tallboy’s signature tacos, including: grilled salmon; shredded adobo chicken; cowboy 12hr smoked brisket; pork al pastor; Gunthrop Farms carnitas; pancho villa steak carne asada; and more.
Bourbon & Oysters: Celebrate 142nd Kentucky Derby at Pearl Tavern Benefiting CCC 5.7
Izabela Sloma and Janet Lee Mandell would like to invite you to Pearl Tavern Bourbon & Oysters celebration of the 142nd annual Kentucky Derby. Starting at 3:30pm and going until 6:00pm on Saturday, May 7th, at Pearl Tavern located at 180 N. Wacker, this event is benefiting the #CraveCCC campaign for the Chicago Children’s Choir.
Kentucky Derby Pearl Tavern
Co-hosted of the event include Leah Chavie, Jacob Neminarz, Alexis Kersey, Allison Howard, Heidy Best and Marley Kayden.
Place your predicitons on who will be taking home the win while spending the day filled with bourbon tastings, complimentary mint juleps, and small bites. Enjoy live coverage of the “fastest two minutes in sports” from anywhere in the room.
Derby party attire is required. Show off your inner southern fashion with over-the-top hats and seer sucker suits! Award for best hat, most dapper gentleman and best dressed couple will be award after the races!
We would love for you to include this in any articles of “where to watch” or on any calendar listings. Tickets are $45 per person and group reservations are encouraged. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket will be donated to Chicago Children’s Choir. Donations can be made here: https://www.gofundme.com/craveccc
Tickets are available for purchase here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pearl-tavern-142nd-kentucky-derby-viewing-party-tickets-24349657481?ref=estw
Windy City Live -Things To Do For Mother’s Day Under $10
{Click to watch Poor Girl’s Guide Chicago, Windy City Live}
As seen on ABC’s Windy City Live! Mother’s Day Deals For $10 and Under!
Check out my appearance on Windy City Live here!
I gave viewers a few gift ideas and things to do with mom for $10 and under.
#1: Vintage Garage: Buy a pair of tickets to the Vintage garage ($5 admission) for you and mom
Over 75 vendors, Indoor/Outdoor Garage, buy mom tickets for the next show May 15th
Vintage Garage
5051 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640
www.vintagegaragechicago.com
Garfield Park Conservatory – Poor Girl’s Guide Chicago
#2: Garfield Park Conservatory: Visit the Garfield Park Conservatory (free admission, suggested $5 donation) Makes a great 2-part gift, bring the camera and snap photos with mom, grandpa and the kids in front of thousands of beautiful flowers
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 North Central Park Ave.,
Chicago, IL 60624
www.garfieldconservatory.org
#3: Chicago Water Taxi: Take a trip on the Chicago Water Taxi ($10 all day, unlimited pass / $5 one-way ticket) The two stops open on Mother’s Day weekend are Ogilvie to Michigan Avenue and Ogilvie to China Town. With purchase of a $10 unlimited pass you can take the taxi to and from brunch or lunch at one of those stops and then hop back on and ride to and from the other for a little extra time on the river. $10 gets you unlimited back and forth stops all day
400 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
www.chicagowatertaxi.com
#4: Chicago River Museum: Buy mom tickets to the opening of the Bridgehouse for the 2016 season, May 14th ($5 GA Tickets, $10 Bridge Lift Viewing Tickets, open Thurs-Mon, May-Oct, FREE on
Sundays)
Chicago Water Taxi – Poor Girl’s Guide Chicago
McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum
99 East Riverwalk
Chicago, Il 60601
www.bridgehousemuseum.org
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