Buddy Guy's Legends is a live music venue in The Loop, Chicago.
Editorially verified May 20, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday close at midnight; weekends run to 01:30. Cover usually $20, kitchen serves Louisiana barbecue.
Private tour · 2 hours
Short on time? Discover Chicago’s food, stories, and local life on this small-group Loop walk. Perfect for first-time visitors with iconic bites and insider tips in 2 hours.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Discover Chicago’s trendiest dining scene on a guided walk. Taste chef-driven dishes, sip craft brews, and explore West Loop’s hidden gems.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Taste Chicago’s iconic foods on this Loop District tour! Deep dish pizza, Italian beef, gourmet popcorn and more tastings, plus our delicious Secret Dish!
Address: 700 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Cindy's rooftop in Chicago sits on the 13th floor of the Chicago Athletic Association with all-season terrace seating that frames Millennium Park and Lake Michigan.
TipWeekends fill from 21:00; reserve via OpenTable or arrive at 16:00 for the sunset window. The terrace stays heated and open year-round.
LH Rooftop in Chicago crowns LondonHouse on the corner of Wacker and Michigan with three tiers of terrace facing the river and the Trump Tower clock face.
TipOpen every day until midnight, food last call 22:00. The top tier is the photo spot; weekend brunch from 11:00 is the easy walk-in window.
Cindy's rooftop in Chicago sits on the 13th floor of the Chicago Athletic Association with all-season terrace seating that frames Millennium Park and Lake Michigan.
TipWeekends fill from 21:00; reserve via OpenTable or arrive at 16:00 for the sunset window. The terrace stays heated and open year-round.
LH Rooftop in Chicago crowns LondonHouse on the corner of Wacker and Michigan with three tiers of terrace facing the river and the Trump Tower clock face.
TipOpen every day until midnight, food last call 22:00. The top tier is the photo spot; weekend brunch from 11:00 is the easy walk-in window.
The Up Room crowns the 13th floor of The Robey, Wicker Park's tallest building, with a wraparound terrace facing the Loop skyline and the six-corners street.
TipOpen daily from 17:00, weekends until 01:00. Sunset window books fast; weeknights walk in easy and the inside lounge stays open in winter.
The Aviary in Chicago opened 2011 as Grant Achatz's Alinea Group cocktail lab, applying fine-dining technique to a five-course tasting of cocktails paired with small plates.
TipTock reservations only, no walk-ins. The seasonal 5-course tasting is $145; sit at the bar to watch the kitchen build the drinks.
The Office in Chicago is the 21-seat speakeasy beneath The Aviary, hidden behind an unmarked door with vintage spirits, Persian rugs and one bartender per night.
TipReservations through Tock only. The vintage spirits list goes deep; tell the bartender what era or distillery you want and they pull the bottle.
The Violet Hour in Chicago hides behind a rotating mural on Damen Avenue. The James Beard winning pre-Prohibition room opened 2007 with curtained salons and a marble bar.
TipNo reservations, walk in. The line out front moves; once you are inside the rule is no cell phones and conversations stay below the music.
