Cancellation policy
Free cancellations for 48 hours after booking, unless the booking is within 48 hours of the event.
Upstairs at The Gwen is an Art Deco-inspired rooftop bar and restaurant in River North, Chicago, hosting private parties, team gatherings and milestone celebrations. It sits on the 5th floor of The Gwen hotel on Rush Street, with skyline views and a twinkle-lit terrace.
Groups can plan an event in the cozy indoor lounge or on the outdoor rooftop terrace. For a fully private setting, Private Affairs is a separate room directly across from the restaurant on the same floor, set up for intimate events and private dining.
The lounge connects to the hotel's art-forward lobby and has a lively bar and plush lounge-style seating. The terrace has fire features and city views, and hosts seasonal programming such as fireside fondue and rooftop curling in winter. Private Affairs events get curated, customizable menus with personalized service, and the bar is known for its mixology, with a weekday happy hour and live jazz on Wednesdays.
Events are planned with The Gwen's events team, who manage the details and shape a curated menu for each occasion. The Gwen is a non-smoking property, terraces included, and the hotel offers valet parking.
Events are planned with The Gwen's events team, who help choose the setting, whether the indoor lounge, the rooftop terrace or the private Private Affairs room, and build a curated menu for the occasion. On the day, guests get personalized service in a rooftop setting with skyline views.
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City Views
Cocktail Lounge
Craft Cocktails
Customizable Menus
Live Music
Lounge Seating
Mixology
Outdoor Area
Private Dining Spaces
Good for: happy hour
521 N Rush St 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611