We did a full buy out for a teen celebration which included dinner, drinks and a DJ dance party on a cold January night. This place was absolutely awesome. Mark Nott from Utopian worked with us on all details to ensure our event turned out exactly how we envisioned it. He was amazing to work with and extremely responsive throughout the planning process . The place is naturally decorated so unique / cool and colorful that you really don't have to bring in much additional decor. The giant disco ball in the middle of the room as well as choice of color lighting included automatically gives a party vibe ( my daughter chose hot pink lighting and it was so fun ), The place is large enough for both a DJ / dance floor section and seating for food. We comfortably hosted around 110 people. We brought in our own DJ and Photo Booth . The food is fun, casual and delicious . Our guests raved about the smash burgers and fries . The tacos , salads, falafel stacks and appetizers such as chicken skewers and mozzarella bites were great as well. We did a consumption bar and our guests loved all the fun drink options as well ( they even let us do custom signature drinks for the event ). We were impressed they also willingly accommodated our guests dietary restrictions with gluten free and nut allergies as well as options for our vegan guests . For a small fee , they allowed us to bring in our own desserts Loved the optional rental upstairs from second city to host cocktail hour in a separate space ( note - would also be an amazing space for a wedding ceremony or mitzvah service prior to having the party in the utopian space). If you are lucky enough to host an event in the summer, the outdoor patio attached to the main room is amazing as well . If you want to host a great party , look no further - utopian tailgate is awesome and nailed it ! read more

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Fun spot to hang out with friends!! they have a bunch of games spread out and can rent out a game to be played at the table as well! Drinks are alright, but fairly priced. I expected it to be a bit more so I was happy with it. I think overall it's more about the ambiance and the vibes. read more

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Utopian Tailgate canceled my birthday party reservation just a few hours before our scheduled arrival. The reservation had been booked over a week in advance, yet they waited until the day of the event to notify me it was canceled. On top of that, I was told that my friends and I would each need to pay over $40 for tickets to attend an event they scheduled instead. Extremely disappointing customer service and very poor communication, especially for a birthday celebration that had been planned ahead of time. read more

We recently came to this venue to celebrate my friend's birthday. The patio is about four floors up. The view is nice of Old Town. On this occasion we sat inside. All in all a good time. I enjoyed the spicy margaritas. It was fun playing some of the games. read more

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If I could rate 0 stars I would. I am from Boston and came here with a couple Chi town friends. Half of us sat at the outside bar and half of us inside because they told us that there was only one server and the bar would be faster. Never got served and I was there for 20 minutes. Then someone told me that my weed vape wasn't allowed but I didn't even hit it while I was there. I said my boyfriend hit it so sorry about that but they said just so you know for next time. I didn't care because there won't be a next time. Overhyped and I won't ever be back period. Thanks for nothing. read more

We had a company event at Utopian Tailgate. It went pretty well. They had the games set up out the outside. They also had food for us. The staff are very nice and helpful. They frequently updated the food and made sure it didn't run out. read more

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Came here on a whim after eating at Professor Pizza. Cute spot, great outdoor space. I was here in May, so it was still a bit chilly, but they still had their heat lamps available so you could still enjoy the scenic skyline and play games. Great music selection, bop after bop, including fun nostalgiaic pop hits from the 00s. Based on when I came (not peak patio season), I found my experience to be very pleasant, ample attention from the staff, and lots of space in the bar/outdoor area. I'd guess that this place is super busy when it's warm tho! read more

I went here a couple months ago in August to celebrate my birthday! I thought the concept was really cool and it seemed like a great place for young adults to have fun. I definitely enjoyed my time here. I played with the giant UNO cards, and me and my friends had a good time. The only thing is that it was pretty dark where we sat, so we had to put someone's phone with the flashlight on the umbrella to get better light. We also ordered food, and it was pretty good! We tried the nachos, boneless chicken, and the fried pickles. The service was alright--nothing to complain about but also nothing to compliment. The DJ was amazing, though. I loved every song they played. Overall, I'd love to go back next summer! read more

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Not sure why this place doesn't have great reviews?! I live nearby Utopian Tailgate, and it is such a great spot to hang on a Sunday evening, having a beer and playing giant jenga with some friends. The amount of games and activities makes this place such a fun one to go with a group. Beer pong, jenga, connect four, bags... fun swinging chairs, great view of the skyline.. and fun drinks?! Even some heaters for nights it gets a little chilly. Personally I don't come here for the food, but they have easy to eat bar food, sliders, nachos, pizza.. etc etc. Cocktail menu is great though, so many fun and diverse options. Every experience I've had with a bartender or host here has been great- so friendly and helpful. I would definitely say to stop in on a sunny day for even one drink, you definitely won't be disappointed! v read more

Such a fun spot! The crowd is lively and energetic, and the music sets the perfect vibe. It's the ideal place to kick back and enjoy a great time before the comedy show. Amazing Manager Steel, Tristan, Beto, and Cam go above and beyond--hands down the most fun and welcoming staff around. Definitely a must-visit in Chicago. read more

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I just hosted our Beauty Boost Chicago Launch Party at Utopian Tailgate, and it was incredible! We took over the rooftop field with its stunning skyline views, colorful decor, and the most fun, high-vibe atmosphere. Between the creative cocktails, delicious bites, games spread out across the space, and plenty of room for tables + activations, it was the perfect spot for bringing women together for my Launch. If you're looking for a venue for your next big moment... whether it's a corporate outing, bachelorette, birthday, or just a night out with friends, I highly recommend Utopian Tailgate. We had SO much fun celebrating here and I already can't wait to be back! read more

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My friend brought me here while I was visiting on a random weekday and I had no idea what to expect but it definitely wasn't anything I could've imagined on my own! It was surprisingly packed for a workday but still had ample outdoor rooftop seating and space where you could see views of the city and walk around to various themed rooms! They had a lot of board games and giant lawn games so you could grab a drink and have fun with what was around! Overall, I thought the vibe and amenities of this place was a refreshingly abundant and would go back to have a good time! read more

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Such a great vibe but kinda empty for a Friday happy hour. Just had drinks so not sure how food is read more

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Used to be fun, now it's just another gaudy rooftop full of corporate parties. Upon entering, you're scanned with a metal detector wand like they do at ratchet clubs. The food is rough. Ordered $22 chimichurri wings which were just plain fried wings with a side of ranch, no chimichurri flavor or anything else. Every table is seemingly reserved by some corporate outing or a team from CSS, but they rarely show up. read more

2.5 Stars A great rooftop to spend a few hours but drinks are astronomically priced for the casual atmosphere. The bro crowd & screens everywhere detract from what could be a nice place to actually have fun and talk to your friends. We arrived and were told that the tables outside were all booked but that if we spotted a table without a cone we could sit. We found one and enjoyed 2 cocktails and then the server came and put a cone on our table saying it's reserved. Was ready to leave so didn't put up any fight but it directly contradicted their earlier statements. read more

Funky rooftop, with overly sugary cocktails. I could see myself coming back if I got desperate. read more

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Fun roof top especially in the summer time and I do love the spinny chairs lol drinks are a little over priced read more

Utopian Tailgate - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

"What would life be like if we just did frat party games forever"? Is what the creators thought. Once you're done being identified and wanded down, you're allowed to go in.. Totally not a mood stretching event ahead of a corporate happy hour.. I get the concept, but I guess I'm not the demographic they're after. Not a bad experience, but kind of strange with friendly service. The staff is great, the place isn't my crowd. So my review is from a curmudgeon point of view. Food was decent, considering it was essentially catered bar food. Drinks were good, but again, what is the concept there? read more

We had our company end of summer party and I can't help but mention the awesome customer service that we received when only 1/2 of our party was able to attend!! Kudos to the following staff - I will certainly be back next season with my crew!! Steel Mikkayla Martin Cam Destiny Antonio This staff is superb and I would recommend them to any group party, date night, girls night, boys night, you name it!!! Awesome service!! Top Tier!!! read more

I haven't had food here, but this spot is great for day drinking and taking in the city views. Though the section where most of the tables are have blocked views because of the covered fencing. Also be warned that you will have to go through a line of metal detection and bag checks prior to entering the establishment. Once there, however, there's plenty of games (in exchange for your id), drinks, and music. If you're lucky, a shot girl will shoot a squirt of liquor into your mouth from a water gun! My particular drink on this day was the 'mi casa' off the menu- didn't realize that this was a) $20 and b) blue. $20 is pretty ridiculous for old town prices, and no where in the description does the drink hint at having blue curacao or anything that make the drink blue. Otherwise a fun time and really big mix of crowds! read more

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10/10 hands down ! Allen was such a friendly , efficient bartender/server! I went for a work outing/birthday celebration and i enjoyed the rooftop aesthetic with the games and ambiance of the place! Chimichurri wings were amazing read more

When I think of a guaranteed good time, I think of Utopian Tailgate. So you must imagine my surprise, when I stumble upon their listing and find that they only have 3.5 stars. Every single time I've been here, I've been met with great service, solid munchies, fun drinks and a vibe-y playlist. It's a great place to meet friends, bring visitors, have birthdays, play games, you name it. While I was very sad after they got rid of the shark drink (yes, it included a gummy blue shark), I knew there was more to them and I have not been disappointed in any of my visits since. It's definitely a great summer spot and one with many photo ops. If you're looking for good vibes, give it a shot! read more

I'm actually digging this place. Real fun with a tinch of ambiance. One of the livest rooftops in Chicago. Drinks were good and the place is very spacious. Will return again. read more

Looks like a fun rooftop to revisit when warmer weather hits. Vibes as a nice place to just hang out and chill being social. Conveniently located above the Starbucks in case you need a hit of caffeine to keep the hijinks going read more

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This is a great place for Friday or Saturday night. It's on the fourth floor and you have a great view of the city. The outdoor area is very large and there's bags, beer pong, and some other games you can ask for like Uno and Jenga. It doesn't get too busy until around 9 or 10. The nachos were ok and can feed up to four people. Server was very friendly and personable. read more

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5 Stars. Awesome, casual hangout spot for drinking, mingling, and playing games. The outdoor rooftop patio is such a fun vibe; they play a good range of songs that most people know, so it's fun to drink and bop along to them. All of the staff are so kind and welcoming. The first time we went, we didn't make any reservations and the only open seating was at the bar. The second time, we were able to get one of the picnic tables out on the patio by booking in advance. There were a few areas blocked off for private parties and corporate events. What sets this place apart is their plethora of games that are available. We played beer pong, drunk jenga, corn hole, and I saw that they also have giant Connect Four and Uno. We ordered a "Chicago-style Briefcase" which is an adorably painted cooler full of 18 beers; this is a great option to save money because it's $18 cheaper than buying each individually. We also ordered the "Out & In" Animal Fries ($16) and the Spicy Crispy Chicken Sliders ($24). Both were delicious and helped us put down a good layer. We saw a table sharing the Squad Goals and the Go Fish drink, which are served in a giant red solo cup and a tower, respectively. However, they said both drinks were mostly ice and mainly for show/fun. Lastly, the view of the Chicago skyline from this place is absolutely beautiful. Highly recommend a sunset reservation for this reason. read more

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A really fun rooftop bar with a gorgeous view of the city! I came last night with friends and we sat at a surfboard table next to the edge of the roof and played uno. Everyone-- for the bartenders to the kitchen workers to the security staff-- was so nice! They answered any questions we had and were so welcoming. I wish they had a few more options for drinks, but other than that, this place could be a great options for friends to come hang out and drink read more

To be honest, I kind of despise this place. The concept is cool and it has great energy, but I also just cannot get myself to like it. The bouncers downstairs are always rude. The people here are all typical frat boy, peaked in high school types. Our waiter on Saturday was really awesome though! He was friendly, funny, and added to our experience. I've never eaten here or had a drink that wasn't a lover boy or high moon -- so no notes there, other than the fact that a lover boy for $9 is absolutely heinous when a 6-pack is $12, but that is business baby. Otherwise -- I don't know any other places that have lover boys so that is cool! Will I come here again? Probably. Will it be my own choice? Probably not. read more

A rooftop bar is always the move during summertime chi! This place is perfect for groups to hangout and grab some drinks and bites. Reservations run tight here but me and my friend just grabbed seats at the bar no problem. Ambience: its definitely very fun! Very colorful and lively with many instagram-worthy picture opportunities if you are into that. They have games to play too - beer pong, giant Connect 4 and jenga, etc. I would not come here if you are looking to eat a good full meal. Their menu is limited and consists of mainly bar/finger food. I would love to come back with a bigger group! Elote ribs: This dish is a unique take on elotes. Its basically corn kernals cut still attached to the cob and you eat the corn as if you are eating ribs. Very interesting might you say but very very delicious. Very flavorful too! read more

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Such a fun atmosphere and great staff. Brittney is a phenomenal server, she was so thoughtful and organized. I recommend this place for everyone! read more

Not impressed I came here on a Thursday night . No happy hour or specials younger a tab rowdy hipster crowd 20 ish early 30. We had a table server Luke ,stated we had to give a credit to run a tab. I wasn't aware of that so I asked to cash out instead. I told Luke I've had a bad experience with staff not returning my card. I asked for him to return it ASAP but no he disappeared where I had to ask 3 other staff to locate him. He comes back with attitude and says if we want anything else go to the bar. Now we still have 2 others that had not arrived yet ! Such a jerky move ,but best believe I didn't order anything else ! And we asked for a different server the other ladies went to the bar and had to wait instead at the table we reserved! Not impressed at all ! There are way better rooftops with better customer service! Also that wand you, and search your bags and parking is terrible! read more

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After walking by and jealously gazing at the people on the rooftop whenever I'm Old Town I finally got a chance to visit this cool rooftop bar. Their cocktails are colorful, tasty, and fit the the atmosphere. Speaking of the atmosphere, the rooftop is amazing--you have a nice view of the neighborhood and the overall city and they have cool areas for you to hangout/dance and play beer pong with your friends. Inside they have a gigantic disco ball where you can party it up! Food: Elote ribs: these were really good, you should definitely order this for the table Nachos: very meh and overpriced read more

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Really good rooftop bar. The drinks were okay, came mostly for the ambiance and good weather. read more

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We were seated at 7pm, a waitress didn't come to our table until 7:30pm only to drop some water off and tell us they had tower drinks and didn't return. We had to go to the bar to order drinks. The only reason she came back to our table is because my husband had to stop her and tell her we were ready to order food. It 8:15pm and she is yet to come see about us. Oh i forgot my husband asked for some ranch and never received it. read more

If you need a place with good music & good energy before a night out, this is it! The ambiance was great, just be sure to get there early. (There was a massive line as i was leaving a couple of hours later) So i would def go here to pregame & then head out. The drinks were okay & the service was not very good. We ordered some food & it was pretty bland but it was definitely a good place for some good music & to watch the sunset. read more

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The vibe here is: your inner child and your college self are meeting here. Great fun place that's filled with whimsy and yard games. And bros. Things are expensive here but you knew they would be. It's the kind of place you can get a cooler full of beer and play bocce or a giant beer tower. None of which is necessary but it's for the gram. The games are great but keep in mind they're first come first serve if you're coming during a busy time. And the giant drinks are $150. Pro tip is go to tbe small mini games behind while you wait for the big ones. So cute but set expectations budget wise and wait time wise. read more

I saw this place on Instagram so I was excited to finally check it out. My friends and I waited in line for about 15 minutes. The bouncer scanned our IDs and then we went up the elevator. We got drinks at the outdoor bar. There's a $25 minimum at the bar, so I recommend just buying drinks as a group and then Venmoing each other. I got the kombucha which came in a can and was an okay flavor. There were a lot of people out and most of the chairs and seating were occupied. My friends and I found a table but were asked to move because a group had arrived for their reservation. Then we played cornhole. If you choose to play, you have to give them your ID. At 11 pm, they collect the bean bags for for cornhole which seemed really early..... Overall, I had a good time with my friends but the vibes were not 100% there. This was the 3rd time my brother went and he also the vibes were not there so maybe it was an off night. I'd be willing to come back another night. read more

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Ambiance 1/5 Food 5/5 Service 3/5 Upon entry we were taken aback at HOW LOUD the music was at 2pm on a Saturday. Then the hostess took 10 mins per party to seat everyone, I'm not sure what was taking so long but it was ridiculous! We couldn't talk or really hear each other so lunch was basically a bust for us. But the food was good, surprisingly! In summary if you are under 30 this is probably a fun spot for you, but as out of towners in our mid-30s...not the spot for us. read more

Update: DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CARD ON FILE WITH THE BAR! I came back on a Sunday with a few friend because I enjoyed it so much my first visit. I started a tab with the bar inside and everything was fine until I got home saw that the bartender gave themselves a $86 tip after I had tipped in cash. Also they added drinks to tab making my over total almost double. I've been trying to reach out to the manager regarding this issue and they will not return my emails or calls. Seems like shady Business practices if you ask me, lesson learned. ****** Don't be fooled by Gabe's message below he did not answer my emails / calls after commenting that he'd look into my issue. read more

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The rooftop at Utopian Tailgate is one my favorite places to view the city. I've never had a bad time there especially when there's other events in the city going on. There are plenty of outdoor games to play with new people and a variety of creative drinks to choose from. The music is great, the servers are quick to assist you, and always offer many options. Definitely recommend UT as a place to hang out with your friends, especially, when it's warm out! read more