The J. Parker

"This rooftop draw atop Hotel Lincoln gives bird’s-eye views of the lakefront and downtown, along with excellent cocktails and small plates. Drop in for daily lunch, weekend brunch or weekday happy hour. A retractable roof makes it comfortable year-round. Make a reservation through OpenTable." - Samantha Nelson, Naomi Waxman, Ashok Selvam

"Located atop of the Lincoln Hotel, The J Parker is a scenic gem in the Old Town community. Featuring one of the best unobstructed views of Chicago's skyline and lakefront path, the J Parker gives it's guests the option of both indoor and outdoor seating. The views alone makes for sipping a signature cocktail from any part of the bar a memorable experience." - Kake

"A sliding glass-enclosed rooftop at the J. Parker inside the Hotel Lincoln offers lovely views over Lincoln Park." - Naomi Waxman, Eater Staff

"Check out the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit at Germania Place, then go grab drinks and food on The J. Parker rooftop. If you show same-day admission tickets for the exhibit at Germania Club, you’ll get a free appetizer (like buffalo cauliflower or truffle fries) with the purchase of a small plate and drink." - adrian kane

"Rooftops are an important part of enjoying summer in this city, because you get beautiful views of the skyline and the lake, and you can eat and drink outside without being bothered by buses or our fragrant sewers. But trying to hang out on a rooftop during the winter is like being trapped on the ski lift from Frozen (the 2010 horror movie, not the lovable Disney cartoon, which only becomes a horror movie once you’ve watched it 300 times). All that being said, The J. Parker in the Hotel Lincoln is a rooftop bar that’s perfect for winter - because it’s completely encased in glass, giving you a 360-degree view of city, and probably even some vitamin D." - adrian kane