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Best rooftop bars in the West Loop, Chicago.
The West Loop has a small but high-quality set of rooftop venues — anchored by Aba's lush Mediterranean terrace in Fulton Market, with hotel rooftops and a rooftop cinema rounding out the list. Below is a short curated guide.
Mediterranean rooftop
The marquee West Loop rooftop.
Hotel rooftops
Pools and cinemas atop West Loop hotels.
- Holiday Inn & Suites Seasonal rooftop pool atop the IHG hotel on West Harrison. Open to hotel guests; access varies by season.506 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL, 60607
- The Emily Hotel Rooftop Cinema Club at the Emily Hotel in Fulton Market — open-air rooftop movie screenings paired with food and drinks during warm-weather months.311-319 N Morgan St 1-7, Chicago, IL, 60607
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the best rooftop bar in the West Loop, Chicago?
- Aba in Fulton Market is the most-cited rooftop bar in the West Loop and frequently appears on "best rooftop" lists for Chicago overall. Its plant-filled terrace with lounge seating draws extended weekend crowds — reservations are recommended.
- Does the West Loop have a lot of rooftop bars?
- Not many — fewer than neighborhoods like River North. Aba is the marquee. The other West Loop rooftops are at hotels (Holiday Inn rooftop pool, Emily Hotel rooftop cinema), each with their own access rules.
- When is Aba's rooftop open?
- Aba's rooftop is seasonal — typically open warm-weather months (roughly April through October) depending on Chicago weather. Check directly with the restaurant for current rooftop status.
- Do I need a reservation for Aba's rooftop?
- Reservations are strongly recommended, especially on weekends and warm evenings. Walk-in bar seating is sometimes possible at off-peak hours.
- Are West Loop rooftops kid-friendly?
- Aba is family-friendly during daytime hours; the rooftop tends to skew adult in the evening. The Emily Hotel's rooftop cinema runs family-friendly programming on some nights — check the schedule.