Chicago Rooftop Dining, Cocktails,
and Live Entertainment
Perched above Chicago’s South Loop, VU Rooftop blends skyline views with seasonal dining, craft cocktails, and weekly live jazz. Just steps from McCormick Place, it’s a destination for after-work drinks, convention meetups, dinners, and private events.
Located in Chicago’s South Loop near McCormick Place, VU Rooftop is a rooftop restaurant and bar serving breakfast, dinner, cocktails, skyline views, and live jazz every Thursday and Friday.
Near McCormick Place
Ideal for convention meetups, client dinners, and post-event cocktails in the South Loop.
Live Jazz Weekly
Join us every Thursday and Friday for live jazz with skyline views.
Seasonal Dining
Breakfast, dinner, and cocktails built for everything from casual meetups to special nights out.
Private Events
Host receptions, dinners, and celebrations in one of Chicago’s most striking rooftop settings.
Join us for a festive morning filled with holiday cheer, breakfast, and a special visit from Santa Claus!
Main seating times should be at 8am or 10am for intended experiences.
Families can enjoy breakfast together while the kids get into the holiday spirit with a Christmas coloring sheet and a special wish list to fill out for Santa. During each seating, Santa will join us for story time before sending families on a special trip to the North Pole!
Once breakfast is finished, each child will receive a ticket to visit Santa in our North Pole-inspired Clubhouse, where they can share their Christmas wish list, meet Santa, and take photos to remember the occasion. Parents are welcome to capture their own photos during the visit!
Bring the whole family and make some holiday memories with us. We can't wait to celebrate the season with you!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Reservations for dining at VU Rooftop can be made online in advance. Reserve a Table
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Yes. VU Rooftop is located in Chicago’s South Loop near McCormick Place, making it a convenient option for convention attendees, hotel guests, and local diners.
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VU Rooftop features live jazz on most Thursdays and Fridays. Check our Entertainment Calendar for the most up-to-date info.
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Yes. VU Rooftop hosts private events, receptions, and group gatherings in a rooftop setting with skyline views. Learn More about Private Events at VU Rooftop.
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Parking is available, at McCormick Place, nearby South Loop garages as well as street parking
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Dress to Impress. VU Rooftop is an upscale establishment and requests that our guests arrive in appropriate attire to match. Please refrain from wearing clothing with offensive wording, beach/pool attire, or exposing excessive skin or undergarments. VU Rooftop Management has final approval on any entry into the venue and reserves the right to turn away guests who are determined to be inappropriately dressed, regardless of reservation status
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VU Rooftop also reserves the right to refuse entry to any guest who appears to be impaired by alcohol or drugs, or is acting in a manner determined by VU Rooftop to be threatening, combative, aggressive, or disrespectful towards other guests, or any VU employees or personnel. Any exercise of discretion under this presentation code shall be applied in a gender-neutral, nondiscriminatory manner, in accordance with all applicable laws.
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While VU Rooftop never requires a cover charge, there is a $15/per-person cancellation fee for reservations canceled within 48 hours of the set date and time. If you are looking to adjust your reservation, we recommend emailing info@vurooftop.com.
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As cocktails are our standard, being 21+ is the best way to receive the full experience; however, it is only required at 9 PM and after.
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VU has limited availability for walk-ins of up to 4 guests on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are highly encouraged due to high demand.
All reservations over 12 guests will be booked as a private event. Minimum spends start at $1,500 before tax & gratuity. Email VURooftop.com/private-events with inquiries!
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Any reservations that are intended to be combined with additional bookings will be done at the discretion of VU management. We cannot guarantee that any separate bookings will be seated adjacent to one another.
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In the event of inclement weather, all outdoor reservations will be accommodated indoors to the best of our ability. Based on capacity limits, reservations may be rescheduled on the day of booking.
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VU provides up to one check per table that can be split into four forms of payment.
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While we welcome all hotel guests, we still ask them to make a reservation in advance.
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VU Rooftop features local live musicians and DJs on a rolling basis. We encourage you to check our website and Instagram frequently for updates on shows and features.
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No. VU Rooftop has a beautifully designed space and experience that we want all of our guests to be a part of equally. If you would like to book your own private space to make your own, fill out an Events Inquiry here.
