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37 Chicago bars and restaurants with fireplaces to get cozy at

Snuggle up to one of these cozy fireplaces with a hot drink to stay warm.

Written by
Morgan Olsen
,
Samantha Nelson
&
Jeffy Mai
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When the temperatures plunge, it can be hard to pull on the extra layers needed to go out, especially when you’re feeling cozy at home. Luckily, some of the best bars and restaurants in Chicago help you dispel the chill by offering fireplaces, strong drinks and hearty meals. If you just want a little warmth but still enjoy embracing the changing of the seasons, there are winter rooftops and beer gardens featuring fire pits and tables outside along with games and holiday decor. So don’t let the forecast change your plans. Bundle up and head to one of the best Chicago restaurants and bars with fireplaces.

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Bars and restaurants with fireplaces in Chicago

  • Bars
  • Sports Bars
  • Logan Square
  • price 2 of 4

Though its kitchen and bar are housed in a former auto repair garage, Park & Field's interior features a cozy space with couches arranged around a fireplace where you can play a game or watch TV. The main draw is its gigantic patio, which boasts two fire pits. Secure a seat, order a basket of s'mores and tell winter to shove it.

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  • Restaurants
  • Contemporary American
  • Loop
  • price 3 of 4

Outfitted with firepits and flannel blankets to keep you warm, the sprawling terrace at Cindy's invites guests to curl up with a glass of wine or a hot cocktail and enjoy one of the best views in the city.

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  • Bars
  • Lounges
  • Logan Square
  • price 2 of 4

The folks at Scofflaw offer a few things that make winter feel a bit more manageable: lots of gin-laced cocktails, tasty bites and two flickering fireplaces. One is located by the bar in the front room, and the other is surrounded by vintage couches in the back parlor.

  • Restaurants
  • Peruvian
  • West Loop

No matter the season, Stephanie Izard’s Peruvian-inspired restaurant in the Hoxton hotel is a popular attraction. And even when it’s cold out, folks can hang on the rooftop thanks to a roaring fireplace that’ll keep them warm as they down pisco sours. This year, the terrace is transforming into a winter chalet that's decked out in colorful, festive decor and bright holiday lights.

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Jeffy Mai
Editor, Time Out Chicago
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  • Restaurants
  • British
  • Lincoln Park

The upstairs cocktail-focused lounge at the Lincoln Park English pub features a fireplace, couches, a floral mural and its own bar serving gin & tonics and a solid selection of Scotch. It’s an ideal place for a cozy nightcap or a full meal of fish and chips or shepherd’s pie. It can also be booked for private events.

  • Bars
  • Hotel bars
  • Streeterville
  • price 3 of 4

The Peninsula's stunning rooftop lounge has it all: sweeping city views, wordly cocktails, a roster of shareable snacks and two modern fireplaces that beckon you outside.

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  • Restaurants
  • Logan Square

This Logan Square watering hole is outfitted with a partially enclosed indoor fireplace that feels like its own private space. The first-come, first-served area makes an impressive backdrop for date night.

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  • Restaurants
  • Mediterranean
  • West Loop

Come for the grilled kebabs and hummus, but stay for the beckoning outdoor fire pits. When the weather outside is too frightful, a lush indoor dining room makes an excellent backup option.

  • Bars
  • Cocktail bars
  • Wicker Park
  • price 3 of 4

With dim lights and well-made cocktails, the Violet Hour is already a top choice for winter drinking. Add in a fireplace, and you've got one of the best seasonal destinations in the city.

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  • Restaurants
  • Contemporary European
  • Lake View

As soon as you walk into this stunning Lakeview restaurant, you're greeted by velvet furniture and a massive tile-lined fireplace—a fitting introduction to an exquisite experience.

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  • Bars
  • Cocktail bars
  • Loop
  • price 1 of 4

In the Drawing Room on the second floor of Chicago Athletic Association, three fireplaces add a warm feel to the library-like lobby. Commandeer some couches and settle in for a round of drinks.

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  • Bars
  • Beer bars
  • Uptown
  • price 2 of 4

There are few better ways to spend a winter evening than drinking Belgian beers and slurping mussels at this Andersonville haunt. The fire keeps things extra toasty.

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  • Bars
  • Lounges
  • Edgewater
  • price 1 of 4

Ravenswood locals flock to this bar for its namesake’s warmth and coziness—and heavy pours of Scotch. Grab a seat on the all-weather patio or vie for a spot near the action in the main dining room.

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  • Bars
  • Cocktail bars
  • River West/West Town

An eclectic, art-filled cocktail lounge sporting lots of comfy seating, the Dandy Crown is an ideal place to post up for a couple of hours—especially in the back, where there’s a fireplace, or around one of the three fire pits on the enclosed patio.

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Jeffy Mai
Editor, Time Out Chicago
  • Restaurants
  • British
  • Sheffield & DePaul

Three fireplaces spread across two floors means you’re never far from a warm embrace at this charming Lincoln Park pub. The shelves lined with books may even inspire you to get comfortable enough to finish a novel over a few pints of beer.

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Editor, Time Out Chicago
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  • Bars
  • Cocktail bars
  • River North
  • price 2 of 4

Tucked into the back corner of the Freehand Hotel lobby are two fireplaces ideal for warming up in winter. The funky lobby has a cabin vibe and dark lighting, plus board games like backgammon for whiling away cold nights over tropical cocktails.

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  • Restaurants
  • British
  • Woodlawn
  • price 2 of 4

The tavern in the lobby of The Study at the University of Chicago features plenty of cozy nooks to watch sports, have a glass of wine or dig into a Sunday roast. But when the temperatures plunge there’s no better spot than one of the tables near the fireplace.

  • Bars
  • Dive bars
  • Andersonville
  • price 2 of 4

When the temperature dips and the snow starts to fall in Chicago, locals know to head to Simon's for a glass of soul-soothing glögg (or mulled wine for the uninitiated) next to the red-brick fireplace.

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  • Restaurants
  • American
  • Lincoln Park
  • price 2 of 4

Farm-to-table fare and stylish decor lure patrons to Range in Lincoln Park. The space features chandeliers made from cattle ear tags and a fireplace in the back that keeps the room toasty.

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Jeffy Mai
Editor, Time Out Chicago
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