Drumbar occupies the 18th floor of the Raffaello Hotel in Streeterville. The rooftop terrace and indoor lounge offer views of the Magnificent Mile and Lake Michigan. The cocktail programme is serious for a hotel rooftop — classical builds with seasonal twists.
The drinks are well made. The Smoked Old Fashioned is the signature. The Negroni programme is reliable. The bar food includes an excellent burger and small plates.
The crowd is hotel guests, Magnificent Mile shoppers, and special-occasion locals. Best at sunset. Drumbar ranks among the best rooftop bars in Chicago; pair it with the wider Chicago rooftop scene for a citywide evening, or find rooftop bars near me.