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Where to Warm Up in Chicago Inside a Restaurant or Bar With a Fireplace

Find somewhere toasty this winter

by Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman Updated
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The Green has a fireplace.
| Barry Brecheisen/Eater Chicago
by Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman Updated
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Fireplaces aren’t just for show at Chicago’s restaurants and bars as they get ample use as early as September and as late as May. That’s not pessimism, it’s just reality. And though our friends in warmer states may brag about constant sunny skies, there’s something romantic about cozying up to a real fire with a delicious beverage or person. Meow! Here are a few of Eater Chicago’s favorite restaurants and bars with fireplaces.

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Moody's Pub

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Hunker down around the fireplace with a burger and beer at this Edgewater pub. The warmth and coziness of the space beckons folks to stay a while.

5910 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 329-5694
(773) 329-5694

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Fireside Restaurant & Lounge

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A bar called the Fireside seems like an obvious inclusion on this list, but here’s the twist: there are actually two firesides at this cozy Edgewater spot, one in the indoor dining room and the other outside on the all-season patio. Sit by either one and enjoy a meal of respectable American bar food, including pizza, ribs, and burgers.

5739 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 561-7433
(773) 561-7433

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The Green Post

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The Green Post, Lincoln Square’s new Scottish drinking den from the owners of the Northman and Bar on Buena, offers a handful of seats beside a charming antique fireplace. It’s an ideal perch for snuggling up with a hot cocktail and a spinach pie.

4749 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 754-0632
(773) 754-0632

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Ella Elli

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4 Star Restaurant Group’s sleek and swanky spot opened in Southport Corridor in 2017. Diners can sit by the fireside in the chic lounge area, try globally-inspired bites, and feel like a million bucks.

1349 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 935-3552
(773) 935-3552
The sophisticated space features a lounge with a fireplace.
Ella Elli offers global fare and a warming lounge.
Ella Elli [Official Photo]

Wilde Bar & Restaurant

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In Lakeview, Wilde, named for the writer, is one of the best winter bars in town with a beautiful bar with plenty of bookcases and a fireplace. It’s great spot for a whisky or a pint.

3130 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 244-0404
(773) 244-0404

Owen & Engine

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After remaining closed for much of the pandemic, Logan Square’s Owen & Engine reopened in 2022 more dialed in than in past years. O&E is a British pub from chef Bo Fowler who is known for sourcing farm-to-table produce and meat from some of the area’s best butchers. The two-story restaurant includes a lounge set up on the second floor with a fireplace. The beer selection is worth a visit alone.

2700 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 235-2930
(773) 235-2930

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Park & Field

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Just because it’s cold out doesn’t mean Chicagoans have to be confined indoors. This Logan Square sports bar has fire pits going all year round on its patio so that guests can brave the elements for a breath of fresh air without freezing.

3509 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(765) 426-6657
(765) 426-6657
An outdoor fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs.
Park & Field keeps its patio toasty with fire pits.
Nick Fochtman/Eater Chicago

Armitage Alehouse

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The food at Armitage Ale House is a bit of a mixed bag, loosely themed around a London pub. But the space and atmosphere are absolutely top-notch, which Chicago almost takes from granted framing from Brendan Sodikoff and his team at Hogsalt hospitality. With a Victorian vibe, the area around the fireplace at Armitage Ale House in Lincoln Park will be coveted by diners.

1000 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 270-6402
(773) 270-6402

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The Moonlighter

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This beer and burger bar is a Logan Square hotspot, both literally and figuratively. It’s equipped with fireplaces both inside and out, and patrons can casually enjoy a brew or two while watching sports.

3204 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 360-8896
(773) 360-8896
The dining room features long tables and fireplaces.
Stay warm while enjoying burgers and sports at the Moonlighter.
Jude Goergen

Scofflaw

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Though Scofflaw was founded as a gin bar, its cocktail list now incorporates other spirits, which is excellent news for fans of wintry drinks like hot buttered rum that taste best next to a nice warm fire — and Scofflaw has not one, but two fireplaces.

3201 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 252-9700
(773) 252-9700

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The Violet Hour

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Chicago’s most influential cocktail bar — folks won’t put up too much of an argument — features a fireplace at the rear of the space. Enjoy fancy drinks in the dim space from the owners of Avec, Big Star, and Publican.

1520 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 252-1500
(773) 252-1500

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Barcocina West Town

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Modern Mexican restaurant Barcocina has expanded into West Town with a dining room and sprawling 230-seat indoor-outdoor patio that ownership has tailored for year-round use. It features two double-sided fireplaces and can be completely enclosed to keep the winter winds at bay.

1814 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 270-4027
(773) 270-4027

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Chicago Winery

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Liva, chef Andrew Graves’ (Alinea, Next, Terra & Vine) newish group-friendly restaurant inside downtown Chicago’s only winery, aims to foster a festive atmosphere with a double-sided fireplace that could amp up date night ambiance.

739 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 763-3674
(312) 763-3674

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The Dandy Crown

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There’s a new ’60s-themed cocktail tavern in River West from the owners of A.J. Hudson’s Public House. The Dandy Crown’s chic design includes a lounge area with velvet couches and chairs, framed wall art, a painted mural, and a cozy fireplace. And guests can take it all in while sipping on classic and contemporary concoctions.

694 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 846-6420
(312) 846-6420
The lounge features framed artwork, blue seats, and a fireplace.
Sip on cocktails by the fireplace at new River West bar the Dandy Crown.
Barry Brecheisen/Eater Chicago

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The Dawson

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The Dawson actually houses multiple fireplaces, including one outdoors. The huge restaurant and bar at the corner of Grand and Halsted also boasts a terrific beverage program.

732 W. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 243-8955
(312) 243-8955

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Monarch & Lion, A British Pub

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Monarch & Lion is the third restaurant from the team behind Rooh Chicago and Bar Goa, a British-style pub with a modern edge in Streeterville. Find fish and chips, plus butter chicken inside a two-level space ideal for sports watching. The electric fireplace provides heat and ambience.

302 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 973-2623
(312) 973-2623

Upstairs at the Gwen

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Looking for an outdoor activity in the winter? Check out the Gwen hotel’s seasonal curling rink for fun times. It’s equipped with fire pits to keep guests warm, and there’s also a 14-seat cabin decked with ski lodge decor, flannel furnishings, forest greenery, and more.

521 N Rush St 5th Flr, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 645-1500
(312) 645-1500
A group of people playing on an ice-less curling rink on a rooftop.
Chicagoans can get their curling fix at the Gwen.
The Gwen [Official Photo]

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After

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Fine dining chef Curtis Duffy and business partner Michael Muser, the formidable duo behind two-Michelin-starred destination Ever, bestowed Chicago with an October surprise in the form of After, a cocktail lounge that’s among the city’s most noteworthy bar openings since the pandemic began. It looks like a starship, features high-end (see: spendy) spirits, and houses a two-sided fireplace to lend a touch of coziness.

1340 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607

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Bar Pendry Chicago

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Tucked inside the Pendry Hotel in the Carbon and Carbide Building, Bar Pendry serves elegant cocktails and boozy teas in a midcentury modern setting, complete with wood-paneled fireplace.

81 E Wacker Pl, Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 777-9000
(312) 777-9000
Mid-century furniture (green armchair, leather sofa) beside a fireplace
Bar Pendry.
Barry Brecheisen/Eater Chicago

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Soulé

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The relocation of Bridgette Flagg’s modern soul food restaurant is a hit, amplifying what the original West Town location did and giving North Lawndale a full-service restaurant and bar, something the neighborhood hasn’t seen in half a century. The restaurant is popular with celebrities including musicians and professional basketball players.

3615 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 696-9485
(773) 696-9485

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Simone's Bar

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Over in Pilsen, Simone's unique space packs the crowds in on the weekends with DJs, a satisfying brunch menu, a fireplace, and more.

960 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 666-8601
(312) 666-8601

VU Rooftop Bar

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VU Rooftop Bar is a rare South Side rooftop. Outdoor fire pits and heated igloos keep the fun going during winter.

133 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 528-0191
(312) 528-0191
The rooftop space features fire pits and couches.
Guests can stay outside during winter thanks to VU’s fire pits and igloos.
Barry Brecheisen/Eater Chicago

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Moody's Pub

5910 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660

Hunker down around the fireplace with a burger and beer at this Edgewater pub. The warmth and coziness of the space beckons folks to stay a while.

5910 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 329-5694
(773) 329-5694

Fireside Restaurant & Lounge

5739 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

A bar called the Fireside seems like an obvious inclusion on this list, but here’s the twist: there are actually two firesides at this cozy Edgewater spot, one in the indoor dining room and the other outside on the all-season patio. Sit by either one and enjoy a meal of respectable American bar food, including pizza, ribs, and burgers.

5739 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 561-7433
(773) 561-7433

The Green Post

4749 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60625

The Green Post, Lincoln Square’s new Scottish drinking den from the owners of the Northman and Bar on Buena, offers a handful of seats beside a charming antique fireplace. It’s an ideal perch for snuggling up with a hot cocktail and a spinach pie.

4749 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 754-0632
(773) 754-0632

Ella Elli

1349 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

4 Star Restaurant Group’s sleek and swanky spot opened in Southport Corridor in 2017. Diners can sit by the fireside in the chic lounge area, try globally-inspired bites, and feel like a million bucks.

1349 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 935-3552
(773) 935-3552
The sophisticated space features a lounge with a fireplace.
Ella Elli offers global fare and a warming lounge.
Ella Elli [Official Photo]

Wilde Bar & Restaurant

3130 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657

In Lakeview, Wilde, named for the writer, is one of the best winter bars in town with a beautiful bar with plenty of bookcases and a fireplace. It’s great spot for a whisky or a pint.

3130 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 244-0404
(773) 244-0404

Owen & Engine

2700 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

After remaining closed for much of the pandemic, Logan Square’s Owen & Engine reopened in 2022 more dialed in than in past years. O&E is a British pub from chef Bo Fowler who is known for sourcing farm-to-table produce and meat from some of the area’s best butchers. The two-story restaurant includes a lounge set up on the second floor with a fireplace. The beer selection is worth a visit alone.

2700 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 235-2930
(773) 235-2930

Park & Field

3509 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Just because it’s cold out doesn’t mean Chicagoans have to be confined indoors. This Logan Square sports bar has fire pits going all year round on its patio so that guests can brave the elements for a breath of fresh air without freezing.

3509 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(765) 426-6657
(765) 426-6657
An outdoor fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs.
Park & Field keeps its patio toasty with fire pits.
Nick Fochtman/Eater Chicago

Armitage Alehouse

1000 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

The food at Armitage Ale House is a bit of a mixed bag, loosely themed around a London pub. But the space and atmosphere are absolutely top-notch, which Chicago almost takes from granted framing from Brendan Sodikoff and his team at Hogsalt hospitality. With a Victorian vibe, the area around the fireplace at Armitage Ale House in Lincoln Park will be coveted by diners.

1000 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 270-6402
(773) 270-6402

The Moonlighter

3204 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

This beer and burger bar is a Logan Square hotspot, both literally and figuratively. It’s equipped with fireplaces both inside and out, and patrons can casually enjoy a brew or two while watching sports.

3204 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 360-8896
(773) 360-8896
The dining room features long tables and fireplaces.
Stay warm while enjoying burgers and sports at the Moonlighter.
Jude Goergen

Scofflaw

3201 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Though Scofflaw was founded as a gin bar, its cocktail list now incorporates other spirits, which is excellent news for fans of wintry drinks like hot buttered rum that taste best next to a nice warm fire — and Scofflaw has not one, but two fireplaces.

3201 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 252-9700
(773) 252-9700

The Violet Hour

1520 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Chicago’s most influential cocktail bar — folks won’t put up too much of an argument — features a fireplace at the rear of the space. Enjoy fancy drinks in the dim space from the owners of Avec, Big Star, and Publican.

1520 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 252-1500
(773) 252-1500

Barcocina West Town

1814 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Modern Mexican restaurant Barcocina has expanded into West Town with a dining room and sprawling 230-seat indoor-outdoor patio that ownership has tailored for year-round use. It features two double-sided fireplaces and can be completely enclosed to keep the winter winds at bay.

1814 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 270-4027
(773) 270-4027

Chicago Winery

739 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654

Liva, chef Andrew Graves’ (Alinea, Next, Terra & Vine) newish group-friendly restaurant inside downtown Chicago’s only winery, aims to foster a festive atmosphere with a double-sided fireplace that could amp up date night ambiance.

739 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 763-3674
(312) 763-3674

The Dandy Crown

694 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

There’s a new ’60s-themed cocktail tavern in River West from the owners of A.J. Hudson’s Public House. The Dandy Crown’s chic design includes a lounge area with velvet couches and chairs, framed wall art, a painted mural, and a cozy fireplace. And guests can take it all in while sipping on classic and contemporary concoctions.

694 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 846-6420
(312) 846-6420
The lounge features framed artwork, blue seats, and a fireplace.
Sip on cocktails by the fireplace at new River West bar the Dandy Crown.
Barry Brecheisen/Eater Chicago

The Dawson

732 W. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60654

The Dawson actually houses multiple fireplaces, including one outdoors. The huge restaurant and bar at the corner of Grand and Halsted also boasts a terrific beverage program.

732 W. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 243-8955
(312) 243-8955

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Monarch & Lion, A British Pub

302 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611

Monarch & Lion is the third restaurant from the team behind Rooh Chicago and Bar Goa, a British-style pub with a modern edge in Streeterville. Find fish and chips, plus butter chicken inside a two-level space ideal for sports watching. The electric fireplace provides heat and ambience.

302 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 973-2623
(312) 973-2623

Upstairs at the Gwen

521 N Rush St 5th Flr, Chicago, IL 60611

Looking for an outdoor activity in the winter? Check out the Gwen hotel’s seasonal curling rink for fun times. It’s equipped with fire pits to keep guests warm, and there’s also a 14-seat cabin decked with ski lodge decor, flannel furnishings, forest greenery, and more.

521 N Rush St 5th Flr, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 645-1500
(312) 645-1500
A group of people playing on an ice-less curling rink on a rooftop.
Chicagoans can get their curling fix at the Gwen.
The Gwen [Official Photo]

After

1340 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607

Fine dining chef Curtis Duffy and business partner Michael Muser, the formidable duo behind two-Michelin-starred destination Ever, bestowed Chicago with an October surprise in the form of After, a cocktail lounge that’s among the city’s most noteworthy bar openings since the pandemic began. It looks like a starship, features high-end (see: spendy) spirits, and houses a two-sided fireplace to lend a touch of coziness.

1340 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607

Bar Pendry Chicago

81 E Wacker Pl, Chicago, IL 60601

Tucked inside the Pendry Hotel in the Carbon and Carbide Building, Bar Pendry serves elegant cocktails and boozy teas in a midcentury modern setting, complete with wood-paneled fireplace.

81 E Wacker Pl, Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 777-9000
(312) 777-9000
Mid-century furniture (green armchair, leather sofa) beside a fireplace
Bar Pendry.
Barry Brecheisen/Eater Chicago

Soulé

3615 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60624

The relocation of Bridgette Flagg’s modern soul food restaurant is a hit, amplifying what the original West Town location did and giving North Lawndale a full-service restaurant and bar, something the neighborhood hasn’t seen in half a century. The restaurant is popular with celebrities including musicians and professional basketball players.

3615 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 696-9485
(773) 696-9485

Simone's Bar

960 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608

Over in Pilsen, Simone's unique space packs the crowds in on the weekends with DJs, a satisfying brunch menu, a fireplace, and more.

960 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 666-8601
(312) 666-8601

VU Rooftop Bar

133 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

VU Rooftop Bar is a rare South Side rooftop. Outdoor fire pits and heated igloos keep the fun going during winter.

133 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 528-0191
(312) 528-0191
The rooftop space features fire pits and couches.
Guests can stay outside during winter thanks to VU’s fire pits and igloos.
Barry Brecheisen/Eater Chicago

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