VU Rooftop Bar

1227 reviews

133 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

www.vurooftop.com

+13122562990

About

VU Rooftop Bar is a Bar located at 133 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616. It has received 1227 reviews with an average rating of 4.1 stars.

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Hours

Monday6-10AM
Tuesday6-10AM
Wednesday7AM-3PM
Thursday7AM-3PM
Friday6-10AM
Saturday6-10AM
Sunday6-10AM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of VU Rooftop Bar: 133 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

  • VU Rooftop Bar has 4.1 stars from 1227 reviews

  • Bar

  • "Great Wait Staff! Exciting bathroom experience, yes they can see you"

    "Amazing dinner at the VU Rooftop Bar in Chicago, IL! Located in just 3 minutes from our hotel in the South Loop area"

    "Great roof top experience"

    "Amazing food"

    "This is definitely a rooftop restaurant to go to for the views and ambiance"

Reviews

  • Melikia K. Courtney

Great Wait Staff! Exciting bathroom experience, yes they can see you. Food was awesome and drinks were even better. Attended a birthday party. Regardless of seating, the view is incredible. The igloo is a must visit! Vibe was laid back and the crowd was mature. Age span was pretty wide and everyone seemed to have a wonderful time.

  • Saran Ouk

Amazing dinner at the VU Rooftop Bar in Chicago, IL! Located in just 3 minutes from our hotel in the South Loop area. The views are breathtaking! We ordered the Curry green mussels, pan fried sea bass, and strawberry shortcake trifle! So freaking good! And the drinks were delicious! I highly recommend the Ma-sa-rap. More

  • M Guillen

Great roof top experience. Staff are so friendly and welcoming to VU. We ordered so much food and it was all great! We got the bread spread, chicken and waffles, breakfast sandwich, cinnamon toast, and a burger. My favorite was the bread spread. We ordered mocktailes! Delicious. If you have extra time. It's a must stop.

  • Pamela Suszek

Amazing food. Service is always perfect, food is always on point, and the staff is very friendly .Always looking forward to this place amazing views.Hands down the best chicken I have ever eaten, the chicken themselves had great flavor AMAZING We love the beverages there. I would highly recommend this place . More

  • Shaunte' Brewer

This is definitely a rooftop restaurant to go to for the views and ambiance. During the breakfast rush, there were only two waitresses who were clearly overwhelmed, and my pancakes were very dry and lackluster. Because of the nice decor and views, I'll try it again and check out the dinner dishes. More

  • Miraj D

My wife and I had a fantastic experience with VU rooftop manager Chris. His courtesy and helpfulness in showcasing the venue for our potential event was truly commendable. His insights and assistance made our decision-making process much smoother. Highly recommend his service and hospitality!

  • Bhavik Patel

Nice view from this place. Reservations are required. It’s a bit pricey, but I guess the location warrants it (you’re paying for the ambience and view). The food is decent, although service was a little slow, even on a night when they weren’t so busy. Overall, still a very good experience.

  • Dawn Callahan

Quickly becoming my favorite hangout. ♥️ I don’t know if I wanna share it with y’all but here goes…. It’s kinda hidden. My friend stays next door at the Hilton Inn when he’s in town and we meet here for drinks. Last night we had food and it

  • Delonda C

The place was nice. The food was good. Like the décor. My only issue is that We went there specifically to be on the rooftop outside. Yet because they had a private event we could not enjoy. I think they should have 2 areas. One for private

  • K Ferm

Went on a Thursday evening and it was really nice. The fried shrimp and drinks we ordered were really good. Our server was very attentive. The only odd thing was the hostess implying she had difficulty accommodating us upon our arrival…but

  • Rochelle Wilson

My husband and I celebrated our 9th wedding anniversary here and everything was absolutely amazing. There are very strict protocols to enter the restaurant (wand detector, id checks, etc.), but once you are here you can choose your view -

  • Thao Tran

We came on Thursday night for some drinks and this place is absolutely lovely with great views, live music and lovely drinks. We got the “Clearly A Long Island”, a high noon, and a south loop flatbread. The drinks were strong and the food

  • A Grace

We went for Sunday brunch and loved it! The manager came over to our table to check on how we enjoyed the food and invited us back to see fireworks. He was so nice and encouraged us to walk around the restaurant to see the city view. When

  • Terrica Govia

OMG! I celebrated my 30th birthday, at Vu yesterday. It was the best experience i had so far. From the service to the ambiance and food. The view was breathtaking, perfect for a photo opp. The staff was very friendly and interactive. They

  • Celeb Prettyy

Beautiful venue, nice views. I was excited to visit this venue as I have heard good things about it. I was under the impression that this was a “party brunch” spot, so I made an early reservation to ensure I’d be able to enjoy the fun. It

  • Fonchella Robinson

Upon arriving, my visit started off a little sketchy, but the manager Chris took very good care of myself my sister and my niece as we were there celebrating my sister‘s birthday. I was very thrilled with the professionalism and patience

  • Melissa

Busy, but probably because it's a Friday and there was a private party. Food was great, I had the Nashville hot chicken sandwich, but not as hot as expected. I love spicy, so I was expecting a little more heat... but was great overall.

  • Felicia W

Very nice and beautiful establishment. The ambiance is great and the food is delicious. The drinks were real drinks and not watered down. Went for Sunday Brunch and they had Old School Slow Jam Sunday, which I loved. The dj was playing

  • Heidi

Very spacious and beautiful terrace with city views. We got to go during their September Sounds Summer Brunch Series and got to enjoy a live DJ and good food. They have a delicious drink menu and sharable food/drink options for large

  • Kisha Johnson-Smith

Similar to Offshore Rooftop, Vu has breath-taking views. Visited this location for a sorority gathering and it was a perfect social spot for a Sunday afternoon. The service was great, the staff was very attentive. The food was decent!

  • Michael Gantman

Great spot by Wintrust Arena. The staff was extremely friendly and the drinks were fine. Good ambiance, the main room was very loud, but the patio was quiet enough to talk. The popcorn shrimp was really good. More

  • Alicia Spradley Jeter (Foodiesish)

I'll start with the positive. The view is really nice. The rooftop is beautiful, especially at night. The food is overly salty, I mean it's was heavy on the salt. The drinks were

  • RA (La Stork)

I was scanned (with a metal detector) before entering the elevator. I was sure if that should've made me feel safe because they check it nervous because they need to .

  • Karima Boyd

Great atmosphere! Great music! Great food selections! Great atmosphere for pictures! Great place for birthday parties, a romantic date or a girl's night out! More

  • Rachel Mejia

It's a nice relaxing place. It lives up to its name because the view was beautiful all around because we were on the rooftop. The food wasn't so great. More

  • Justin Lane

We were seated at a rickety table, no waiter/waitress for 10 minutes in a dead restaurant. Had to be scanned by security to even get upstairs... Why?

  • Brian Mosby

There was security before entering, and the wair staff was very accommodating. The bathrooms were uniquely designed, and the view was incredible. More

  • lil momma d

We had our Christmas Party at the VU.. the food was very good and the atmosphere was nice . I had chicken thighs, pasta,salad and corn. More

  • Hannah Grace

The food was good but the hospitality is quite incredible. Genuine intention of wanting to make customers happy. Will go back again! More

  • Ahmed Alattar

Beautiful view, Nice environment. The food was really good and fresh. Cocktails are tasty. I will definitely come back again. More

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