52Eighty Rooftop Lounge

Since I was downtown for an appointment, I followed up with a light meal at sunset on the rooftop. Buffalo sliders, extremely powerful old fashioned, and goat cheesecake. The waiter was attentive but it took half an hour for dessert to arrive –he apologized and comped me a prosecco, which was very nice. Seemed like a great place to bring a first date with a large number of 25 – 40 aged crowd. Not so kid friendly. I also appreciated the mixed ethnic demographic– finally a nice place that is a reflection of the actual population demographics. Great vibe.

I had a few free hours this afternoon and was on the prowl for a rooftop bar. I discovered this little gem. It wasn’t crowded. The drinks were good and the happy hour taco was amazing! Our server jamie was amazing sweet and very attentive. Great views and a place I will visit again.

This place is kind of a depressing rooftop, although that might be because I went there on a Thursday night. The food was average or even below average – got buffalo sliders and cheese poofs. It wasn’t that lively, and the area was kind of small. The only positive was that the bartenders were very nice.

As you can see from the pictures, the rooftop bar is small and quaint. It was closed due to the rain when we got there but I liked what I saw and took pictures. I will definitely go back to enjoy the view soon. The inside portion of the bar is very small with low ceilings. Good spot for after dinner drinks with a small group of friends or with that special someone.

My sister and a friend of mine accidentally discovered the Rooftop Lounge while shopping and exploring the Magnificent Mile in Chicago. We were looking for a place that had coffee and wine, thusly the 52Eighty Rooftop Lounge was it. Located on the 29^th floor of the MileNorth Chicago Hotel. As we ascended to our awaited destination our ears started to pop, and we knew a fantastic view was in the stars.
Literally it really was– featuring an open rooftop seating area with whimsical lightbulb lights, quirky deer holding purses pillows and an indoor wall fireplace: 52Eighty oozed character and ambiance. Their happy hour is from 5pm-​7pm and features great deals with a view. Since we all had drinks downstairs, we decided to get desserts and what we ordered was one of the most flavorful, interesting and rich tasting treats one could have.
The Goat Cheese cheesecake was out of this world a kick in the tastebuds. Mint, Goat Cheese, Honey and Port mingled shamelessly on our platters and I personally loved how pronounced the goat cheese was and the freshness of the raspberries. My sister and our friend agreed, 52Eighty was the bees knees.
The atmosphere at night is electric and the view is enough to be thankful to be alive. We had a wonderful time and our waitress was fast and informative, the patrons were relaxed and the night was made for conversation. My sister and I agreed to try lunch there next week and we’ll definitely be around for the night stars view.

Nice atmosphere and friendly bar tender. It may a bit small especially when outdoor patio is closed. However, the view of the nearby skyline is beautiful. Overall nice establishment. Will go back next time I’m in Chicago.

Manny!!! He was AMAZING, made amazing drinks and was the most personable, friendly, welcoming person we’ve met in Chicago. We’re from Los Angeles and he helped make this a great visit and overall great experience. Jorge was also very friendly and welcoming! We’ll definitely be back! Great ambiance, craft drinks, and staff!!! #teamManny&Jorge!!! Good luck on your test Jorge!

Jorge is amazing! We are out of Towner’s and totally backwards in this city. He made great drinks and great suggestions for us tourists. I love the people of Chicago! So friendly and helpful. Thank you Jorge for taking the extra time for us. You kept us here for your presence alone. Much love!

This place has breathtaking views of the city. It’s not crowded either! Was here on a Saturday night from about 9 – 11. Prices are very reasonable for food and drinks, and the food and bartender are great! We got the crispy risotto balls and scallops. The portions were fair, almost generous actually. It was clear that if was fresh too.
Would be back again. Keep it up guys!

Great casual place with a really great view. I was staying in the hotel so I decided to come up for a drink. It was around 9pm on a Friday night and the place had plenty of open seats.
I would however, not recommend the Old Fashioned. Maybe it’s because I’m from Wisconsin and I have high expectations for my Old Fashioneds, but it was really heavy on the simple syrup. And, I’m pretty sure it wasn’t muddled. All wrong. I then had the Tennessee Mule, which was better, but not delicious. They used sour when, they really should be using something like lime juice. Neither drink was really worth the $ 14. I can make far better stuff at home. For way cheaper.
I would have given this place 3 stars, but the laid back atmosphere and great view were redeeming in my book. Plus, the service was awesome. Very attentive and kind.

52Eighty Rooftop Lounge
MileNorth A Chicago Hotel
166 E Superior St, 29 Fl
Near North Side
Chicago, IL 60 611
The place is filthy!!! Someone vomited on the floor; none of their staff even attempted to clean up when they passed by. The elevator is super slow. There are only 2 elevators. One of them is not even working!!! When we went to the Rooftop Lounge to check out, there was one private event. So there was no spot open to the public. Guess what?! The worse situation can happen to a woman is that when a woman is wearing the high heels, she has to walk down from 29^th floor to the main lobby. I’m from Los Angeles. The 4-​star rating is definitely not for this kind of place!!! Please save your time and do not go to check out this hotel and the lounge.

If the Vertigo Sky Lounge is where you take your wife, 52 Eighty is where you take your mistress. This place is so cozy and quaint, very mellow but still upscale. I enjoyed the intimacy of this location off in the corner of busy downtown. I went here with my boyfriend for date night to get away from the traditional yuppie rooftop that you find elsewhere in downtown. The food was great… small plates, risotto balls, salad and a bottle of wine. The service was friendly yet casual. Low and comfy couches. We will be back.

Impressive! I stayed at this hotel on a whim over the weekend, not really expecting much. It turns out that it is quite the hidden gem. The rooftop bar is really modern and low key, but with a great view, drink, & food selection. We went to the Signature Lounge prior to retiring to our hotel for drinks at this bar and I have to say I enjoyed it a lot more. I had some apple cider, truffle fries, & sliders and I was extremely impressed. The food was delicious, I would come back just to eat. The customer service was also really amazing. I highly recommend this place.

The only bad thing I can say is it’s not big… So if you had to stand up for an extended period that wouldn’t be the best experience. But that’s par for the course when it comes to most rooftops in Chicago. Sure the Wit and I/​O are large, but the service you receive at those places depends largely on when you go. Also getting upstairs can be a pain in the rear on the weekend.
52eighty has a scotch selection that’s awesome; a good food selection (i had the truffle fries with sliders… quite tasty); and the service was good and not pretentious.
I would definitely come back.

We came here for drinks in the evening. The outdoor bar can get really hot on a sunny day, so plan to come here in the evening when you can feel the cool breeze, however you will enjoy the breathtaking view. The drinks are moderately strong, and appropriately priced for the location. The service was friendly, and fast. Not that loud so a good place to hang out with friends.

No wait to get in on a Friday night! The lounge is up on the 29^th floor of Mile North Hotel, so you get a pretty nice view of some of the Chicago skyline on a clear night. There’s both indoor seating and patio seating. It definitely has a modern feeling lounge to it and DJ was dropping mad beats but there’s really no where really to dance. As for drinks, they have a menu of $ 12 cocktails which were all handcrafted. Tried the old fashioned and it was a little heavy on the simple syrup /​sugar for my liking. I did notice they were serving some food & appetizers around 11pm, so definitely a bar/​lounge to consider dropping by if you’re looking to grab a midnight snack to go along with that cocktail.
Til next time, cheers!

What used to be known as «C-​view» has reincarnated itself as 52Eighty. Didn’t know what the old name meant and this one is just as confusing. But what hasn’t changed is a great rooftop with wonderful views of the city.
We went on a recent weekday night and I was surprised to find the place was not packed at 5:30 (that did change by the time we left at 7:30 so go early to get the best seats) Plenty of comfy seating areas outside and if the weather changes (and we all know it will) there is an inside bar area as well.
While the drinks were well poured, I was disappointed to learn that the menu that used to have fresh oysters on it has changed and now includes things like risotto balls, fried oysters, a loaded burger and other bar favorites. We didn’t eat, but the food at the table next to us smelled quite good so maybe change is good.
Service was friendly and attentive and the staff including the manager (chef?) were very welcoming to our small group.
Love that our city has so many of these great rooftop bars to enjoy the summer months!

One of the great views of Chicago. Service is quick and polite, it’s a very intimate setting, Chicago summers make this a premium location for drinks. Open until midnight on weekdays. Great date spot, enjoy the view and drinks…

With a place that I have passed by so many times, I was always curious about this lounge. But my girlfriend and I decided on a whim and we were glad that we chose this place and it paid off big time.
The ambiance and feel of the place is amazing, and the real treat is the bartender Mani, this gentleman knew his drinks, especially the Godiva lacquer chocolate drink for my lady and an especially well-​made True Rob Roy straight up drink for myself.
We were completely blown away from this experience and a recommended place for couples or groups for a nice, relaxing place for a drink. We have decided to make this place a frequent stop for us and welcome anyone to come to this place at 166 E. Superior St, on the 29^th floor of this building. Just make sure to ask for Mani!

It was pretty easy getting a couch outside on the rooftop on a Friday at 5:30 PM– which was a relief, since the last time I tried a rooftop in Gold Coast on a weekend, it was aggravating *cough* DRUMBAR *cough*.
The crowd was older than I was expecting though, and it was quieter for a Friday night than I was expecting, even after 7:00 PM. But maybe it gets rowdier later… we ended leaving for somewhere else with more liveliness.
The drinks weren’t bad though— but then again, nothing really amazing. Doesn’t make my list of memorable rooftops in Chicago.

You can probably count the number of perfect weather days we get in a Chicago summer on your fingers and toes. Well… with one of those days I totally recommend a visit to this rooftop.
It’s chic, has great views, comfy furniture, and an outdoor TV. Pair these features with some really tasty upscale bar snacks and you’ve got yourself a pretty fantastic Sunday evening out if it’s not raining. And if it is you can bring the experience inside and sit at the bar which is under shelter.
The food menu flaunts unique flavors including some awesome scallops, ceviche, and a foie gras peanut butter and jelly sandwich (yes, you read correct) that’ll knock your socks off. The cocktail menu is small, but clever with some interesting spins on their bubbles.
It’s a bit pricey, but you can chalk it up as being an altitude tax. After all… everything is a little bit better at 29 floors up.