Rooftop Cocktails With a Pinball Chaser
Rooftop cocktails with a pinball chaser in Chicago: skyline drinks followed by a bar where the machines do the talking.
Both Chicago Bars on the Map
Rooftop Cocktails Above Chicago
Above The Salt Shed, this rooftop bar pairs indoor and outdoor seating with curated cocktails and fare such as chicken katsu sandos, taquitos, and sliders. On warm days, the retractable roof opens onto city views. The lounge follows a variable schedule tied to Salt Shed events, with doors from 5:30 PM on show nights. Treat the visit as a pre- or post-show stop, while remembering that event seating and food availability can run inconsistent during concerts.
A Pinball Bar for the Chaser
Pinball and giant-screen games share Elston Electric with animatronic band performances. Players collect tickets for prizes that visitors rate above typical arcade hauls. Crispy taquitos and fries offer something to eat between rounds. Cocktails are also available at the bar. The outdoor eating area gives groups another place to gather. Families are welcome during the day, but the no-kids policy takes effect after 10:00 PM.
Skyline Quiet Against Arcade Noise
Three Top Lounge puts curated cocktails and city views at the center of the experience, with chicken katsu sandos and sliders alongside indoor and outdoor seating. Elston Electric builds its social setting around pinball, giant-screen games, and animatronic band performances, with crispy taquitos and fries between rounds. Both offer drinks and food, but the contrast is in what holds your attention, the skyline at the lounge, or the games and ticket prizes at the arcade.
