Utopian Tailgate
3.7 (842)bar
3.7 (842)Perched above Second City in Old Town, this rooftop bar pairs tailgate games and bites with Chicago skyline views.
Description
Spread across 10,000 square feet, the venue operates as an adult playground with picnic tables, craft drinks, and sports watching. Visitors gather around group games like beer pong alongside snacks such as corn ribs and fried pickles. While prices lean high for standard bar food and impressions of the trendy setup range from lively warm-weather hangs to a somewhat manufactured feel, the layout focuses on active group socializing.
Selected reviews
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