A drink with a view

Roof

201 N. State St. - Chicago

This rooftop cocktailing destination on the 27th floor of new Loop hotel opens to the publc May 28.

Vertigo

2 W. Erie St. - Chicago

Expect hot views at the Dana Hotel’s rooftop lounge, from twinkling nighttime vistas on the Astroturf-covered terrace to leggy short-shorts-clad waitresses.

C-View

166 E. Superior St. - Chicago

This rooftop lounge is an offshoot of C-House, celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson’s restaurant at the Affinia Chicago hotel.

ZED451

739 N. Clark St. - Chicago

The rooftop bar here may only be two stories up, but the view is prime when it comes to people-watching.

Cityscape Bar

350 W. Mart Center Drive - Chicago

This hotel bar covers a 2,750-square-foot corner space offering beautiful views of neighboring Merchandise Mart, the Chicago River and Sears Tower to the south.