Upstairs at The Gwen

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Small Bites, Big Views & Perfected Cocktails

Discover one of Chicago’s best-kept secrets, an Art Deco-inspired rooftop retreat, offering seemingly endless skyline vistas, sunrise-to-sundown dining, and masterful mixology in a laid-back, twinkle-lit atmosphere.

Sunny summer afternoons make our open-air terrace a natural choice, but Upstairs at The Gwen takes patio season well into the winter. Reimagined for colder temperatures with warm drinks and fire pits, get cozy on the terrace for curling and cocktails, a bucket-list experience unique to The Gwen.

Terrace closes nightly at 11 pm.

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Hours

Breakfast & Brunch
7 am – 11 am | Monday – Friday
7 am – 2 pm | Saturday & Sunday

Lunch
11 am – 4 pm | Monday – Friday

Dinner
4 pm – 9:30 pm | Monday – Thursday
4 pm – 10:30 pm | Friday
2 pm – 10:30 pm | Saturday
2 pm – 9:30 pm | Sunday

Bar
3 pm – 11 pm | Monday – Thursday
9 am – 1 am | Friday & Saturday
9 am – 11 pm | Sunday

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The Terrace

Step out to the sky-top light and views of Chicago on the three-seasons Terrace – expect designer cocktails, fresh, seasonal menus, and unexpected programming befitting the inspiration of our namesake, Gwen Lux. (Curling anyone?)

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Lounge

Step up to the Bar – elegantly divided from, yet still connected to, the art-filled lobby by a lovely custom trellis. Grab a table and lounge with friends and colleagues and watch the city mingle all around as you enjoy breakfast, a light bite, or creative libation. You’re in the heart of the city – deals and decisions are getting made.

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Special Offers & Packages

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Mother's Day Retreat

Treat mom with a lavish getaway at The Gwen, complete with a bottle of rosé, macarons and "Mamma Mia!" Tipsy Tea tickets.

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Make it Forever

Cherish your milestone at The Gwen, where history meets style. Tie the knot in 2024 for perks, including a Gwen Lux Suite stay.

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Rewarding Connections

With a unique rooftop terrace and over 15,000 square feet of polished event space, you can host any social gathering that embodies the classic luxury style of The Windy City.