Roof
2.7
from - Neighborhood: Loop
- The Wit Hotel
- 201 N. State St.
- Chicago, IL 60601
- 312-239-9501
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
This indoor-outdoor space on the top of The Wit hotel boasts multiple bars, fun fire features and an impressive glass-enclosed extension from the roof housing a table for eight. Gather at communal tables to share small plates such as roasted artichokes with almonds, tuna crudo and roasted lamb chops with mint-spiked yogurt. Or stake out a space on the sofa to sip a glass of wine from the Euro-centric wine list or specialty cocktails such as a hibiscus margarita or a Jalisco old-fashioned, made with reposado tequila, agave nectar and orange and cinnamon bitters. A DJ spins everything from Bossa Nova to house, amping up the beats to transition from happy hour to late-night revelery.
A weekend brunch menu mirrors the small plates menu served during the evening hours, with dishes such as citrus-topped crostini, homemade doughuts and a frittata studded with short ribs.
Also inside The Wit are restaurants State and Lake and Cibo Matto.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- State and Lake Streets
- Parking:
- Metered and Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
-
CTA bus: 29 State, 22 Clark, 36 Broadway
Blue Line train: Clark and Lake stop
Orange, Brown and Purple line trains: Clark and Lake stop
Red Line train: State and Lake
The Basics
- Hours:
- 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday through Friday; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturday; 11 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday.
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Weekend Brunch. Brunch and dinner menus feature shareable small plates. Brunch served 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on weekends. Cocktails only served between 2 and 3 p.m.
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted. Open seating is the current policy, though a reservation policy is expected to be established for the 8-seat "hangover table," surrounded by glass on three sides.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Admission Price:
- No cover
- Bar Style:
- DJ and Lounge. DJs spin hip hop, rock and house
Features
- Private and VIP Rooms:
- A larger room can be partitioned for groups
- Features:
- Disc Jockey
- Average Drink Price:
- $12-$13 for specialty cocktails
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. For 150
- Seating :
- For 150 indoors
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"The Roof at the Wit Hotel"
By mjblues73 from River North, November 12, 2009
The food was decent, the waitress was horrible, the portions were very small and over priced.
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"A BIG ZERO"
By moonie from lincoln park, August 15, 2009
Overcrowded with wannabees, RUDE service, bad drinks (e.g. mojitos were made with a mix, watered down and a mint leaf dropped on top) and VERY EXPE...
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"Submitted from the Metromix iPhone App"
By SeanSmyth from north center, August 11, 2009
Perfect day for a rooftop drink!
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