Wrigley View Rooftop

Location is great! The rooftop and inside are in great condition. I was surprised at how clean the restroom was. Usually during sporting events the restrooms can be yuck. The staff was very friendly, the bartender was patience, and enthused. The food was really good and fresh. Give the griller a pat on the back because the steak was tender and seasoned to amazement. This was my first Cubs experience and I highly recommend this location. Hope to revisit soon!

Very unprofessional and belligerent staff. Our sales manager left this property and was replaced by Jennifer. I was completely appalled by new manager behavior and lack of class. Truly is a bad business practice. Do not waste your money with these guys.

DO NOT GET THIS FOR 2015 PLAYOFFS! OVERSOLD by 40 – 50 people. Even if you get there early and don’t have to stand on the stairs, people on the stairs makes going up for food or down for beer a time consuming adventure. Sure, the owners made an extra $ 10,000 (50 extra people at $ 239 each on groupon) who cares about the customers who 1) didn’t have seats 2) waited in line for every beer (you only get 1 at a time), 3) enjoyed the «unlimited food» «thoughout the entire game» — at least until the 6^th or 7^th inning when they ran out of food (I don’t know exactly when, I was in line for the bathroom at the time) or 4) enjoyed the inconsiderate drunk suburban 20 somethings who blocked the stairs/​aisle/​walkway so they could see the game, then called you names (I actually saw a fight almost happen) if you want to get by to get a beer. I don’t know why the «maximum occupancy» signs were put up by the Fire Department, there had to be at least twice as many people as recommended on the top 2 levels.
Second round is being sold by them for $ 379 a game which is reallly a waste of your money.
Plusses: you can see almost all the field except for part of left field. Cold canned beer (no microbrews or crafts). Frozen reheated pretzel does come with cheese.

We were here for the NLDS Cubs/​Cards playoff game, so perhaps the following is a unique tale for this prolifically-​Grouponing Wrigley rooftop.
They OVERSOLD the number of tickets, leaving 30 – 40 people stuck at the 3^rd floor bar either watching the game with a 30 second delay leaving no mysteries for us lowly TV watchers, or prairie dogging on the balcony trying to catch a glimpse of 2^nd base. All this while queuing a third of the time to get a beer from the lone, frazzled bartender. Bless her forgetful heart. Not at all worth it if you’re one of these unfortunate folks, as we were.
The food was fine. Standard beer selection, half of which were sold out (freed out?) by the end of the 7^th inning. But the drinking continued until well after the game.
All of this, and it was still a blast because Cubs fans are the best.

Ran out of 312 and Miller Lite by the 4^th inning (you would think that they would keep a larger amount of the two most popular beers). Plus they over sell like crazy (half of the people had to stand or sit on the ground, which is crazy). Only rooftop I’ve ever been disappointed with, and I’ve been to four different ones. Would not recommend…

One of the best rooftops I’ve been too. They had great food and a great view. It does get packed fast, so be sure to arrive early. The food was catered from Buona Beef which was good. They also had burgers, Italian sausage, hot dogs, and chicken. The alcohol is beer, wine, and sangria. I would def come back here. Great experience and great service. Also be sure to check in before you get in so you can get your free hat. Comes in handy if you forgot your hat on a sunny day at the rooftop!

Just wasn’t a great day. The sign out front said the doors open 60 minutes before game time, the doorman said 30 but will do 45.
They don’t offer beer until 30 minutes before the game starts. When they did start, they were way under staffed. It was 10 minutes to get a beer. Then you could only get one at a time. Who only gets one ounce beer at a time? We then found out one reason is that they oversold the day.
I also checked in on Unilocal.When you do, you get a free ballcap. It was easier to get a beer then to use the Unilocal coupon. The bartender upstairs said go downstairs, I asked the doorman, he said go find a manager. Manager no where to be found.
This was my 2^nd rooftop. I probably wont do it again.
Pros: Food was awesome. View was pretty good.
Cons: Cheap feeling, long waits, runaround from the door guy.

I mean what a scam. We pay $ 100 for unlimited food and drink. The game starts and there’s a rain delay early on in the 3^rd inning. What happens? They close up shop on all food, finish up the drinks (they actually threw some of the food away) and apparently we’re done for the night. $ 100 for three innings of food and then no sympathy or explanation when the rain delay is over and everyone continues watching the game empty handed.
I didn’t pay $ 100 to sit through the last 5 innings of the game with none of my «unlimited food and beverage». I read the rules, thank you, I read your policy, that’s why I’m calling this out as a scam.

I have to admit, I am not a baseball fanatic. I enjoy going to the game but spend nearly as much time watching people and chatting with my neighbors. And then, of course, there is the ballpark food. I thought I had experienced all there was as a ballgame spectator. I’ve put up with some obnoxious people, dirty washrooms with long lines (I’m female), and expensive food that is just OK.
The Wrigley View venue provides a much different experience. Everyone is courteous and helpful. The ball park food is fabulous. The washrooms are clean with either no lines at all or very short ones. And, for one fee everything you eat and drink is already paid for. Probably best of all, the view is incredible. No one blocked my view with their head, I didn’t need to readjust to see the field each time the person in front of me moved. People surrounding me knew a lot about the game and the Cubs so that I got a very good tutorial as I watched the game.
If you have never done this, do it as soon as you can! Some of the rooftops are endangered with the new scoreboard going into place. I don’t know which will be affected but you may miss out if you don’t do it this season.
I suggest you not drive … take the train. It’s less of an effort due to a lack of parking, less expensive, and very convenient to the park.

Man, oh man. After people talking up the rooftop experience for so long, this was a huge letdown.
First off, the view from this rooftop is literally the most distant, way-​off to left field as could possibly be. Had my sweet co-​worker (who had provided the ticket for me to be here) and I actually cared about the game, we would have been very disappointed with the view.
To be clear, the staff was very nice, we didn’t have to wait long for beer or food, and the restrooms were clean, but that is about all the positive I can say. The food and beer selection at other rooftops has been described to me along the lines of kitchen-​prepared appetizers/​entrees and local brews on tap. The food here was mass-​prepared hamburgers in a warming chafer and warmed-​up frozen pretzels with nacho cheese. The most alluring and exotic beer choice is heineken, for pete’s sake. It was basically like tailgating on a rooftop. For a hundred bucks a head. Not to mention, they stop serving food AND booze at the bottom of the seventh inning, at which point we left and went to a nearby pub.
Additionally, I realized something being up here: half the fun of going to a Cubs game is BEING IN THE BALLPARK. Wrigley Field is a historic, beautiful stadium, and a huge part of the awe-​factor is sitting in the stands, hearing the organ, being in the swell of the crowd, with the expanse of the field stretched out in front of you and a cold, over-​priced Old Style in your hand.
I think the reason alot of people go for the roof-​top experience is they assume that the all-​you-​can-​eat/​drink makes up for the cost of the ticket, so let’s break it down:
At Wrigley Field:
Ticket for a mid-​season game: $ 25 (scalper price)
6 x 16 oz draft domestic beer (yes, I get pretty buzzed at Cubs games): $ 36
1 x hot dog/​brat: $ 7
Experience of watching a game inside of baseball’s, arguably, most historic stadium: Free with admission
Total: $ 68
At the rooftop:
Ticket: 3 for $ 297 on Groupon, so roughly $ 100 a pop.
8 x 12 oz miller light/​henekin: $ 10 in tips for the beer girls.
Mediocre food: Free
Atrocious view: Free
Total: $ 110
For the money, I just don’t see the value. I will be watching my Cubs games inside the ballpark from here on out.

I purchased tickets for Wrigley View Rooftop through a Travelzoo deal and went over 4^th of July weekend. I was super impressed by the venue, view, staff, and food/​drinks provided!
Despite the fact that this was the farthest rooftop space on the left field side of the stadium, the view from all levels was great! You can see almost the entire field, except for deep left field (which would be the same for any rooftop on this side of the stadium). Clear views of home plate and the electronic score board inside the park. A little difficult to hear the announcer at times.
Wrigley View has 3 distinct viewing areas — the inside Clubhouse has a «full bar» (the most beer and wine options), air conditioning, and a small standing-​only balcony for viewing the game. The next levels offered a smaller bar, stadium seating for viewing the game, and food area. The top level had bar stools and an open area for sitting or standing and viewing the game. Some outside shaded areas would have been a nice addition.
Food and drinks were pretty good, definitely better than I expected for an all-​inclusive option. All the food we tried among the four of us was pretty solid (grilled chicken skewers, hot dog, brat, burger, pulled pork, chips and salsa, salad, potato salad, stuffed mushrooms, mini sandwiches, fruit kebobs). It would have been nice to have a veggie option other than salad. They only offer 3 beers on tap, but others in bottles.
The place was not packed when we went, so we had plenty of room to stretch out. It was nice to sit for a while then stand up and move around. No lines for drinks or food. Bathrooms were on each level and were very clean and well stocked. The staff was accommodating and friendly. Would definitely return!

My husband and I are avid Cubs fans and have always dreamt of siting on the rooftops. We bought tickets for our 10^th wedding anniversary hoping to have a memorable experience. I was very disappointed in the facility. I realize its still early in the season but if you own and run a business you should be prepared to serve your guests no matter when in the season they are there. I was told there were 200 people reserved for the day yet there is only seating for 88 (this was the number listed on the fire marshall’s occupancy sign) on the rooftop. There were people sitting on the stairs that you had to step over (huge safety hazard) and standing at the front blocking others view of the game.
There was one bartender on the upper level which was probably ok since they only had 3 different beers and 2 wine selections and didn’t ever have a line waiting. At the downstairs bar there were more choices but was constantly packed and it took 10 minutes to get a drink with only 1 bartender working there as well. They only allow one drink per person at the bar so don’t expect to be able to bring one back for a friend.
The food was less than par. The chicken tasted like it was boiled. The menu listed steak sandwiches which we were told they did not have. They ran out of hot dogs before the third inning. There was suppose to be cookies, brownies and other desserts but we never saw them or anyone eating them. We asked and were told there was a tray put out in the second inning. The best food was actually the appetizers. the chips and salsa were very good.
The view is on the foul ball side of left field and has a great view of Wrigley’s upper deck.
We plan on sitting in the rooftops again but will choose a different one. At least the rooftops next door grilled their food and walked a basket of cookie and brownies around to their guests.

If I was actually interested in watching the minor league baseball game that was taking place I would have had a very good view! I think I may have viewed a couple of pitches. I was more interested in the Bears game that they had playing on the TV’s inside the place. They had plenty o’ televisions so I did not miss any of the (BEARS) game.
Another thing I had plenty of during my visit was drinks, food and fun conversation!.There was not a shortage of any of the above items and I was able to eat and drink my fill! I had a GREAT time and would not mind at all going back next season!

Had a great time here with my sister for a Sunday game. The food was yummy and included cheeseburgers, chili dogs, brats, chicken, chips, pasta salad, veggies, chips, etc. Even the head caterer came up to us to make sure everything was good. The drinks were plentiful (bud light, colors light, Michelob ultra, wine, mikes, etc). Bartenders and other workers were very friendly. We snagged two seats on the upper deck which had a nice view of the field. My only complaint would be that the desserts were pretty pitiful without much flavor or selection… but honestly at that point we were so full that it didn’t really matter…

This place is PERFECT! Amazing view — just look at their website and you’ll see the exact view from the top deck. Its unobstructed and exactly what we were looking for.
You can clearly see Home Plate AND the scoreboard AND left field.
Plus — you’ve got a full open bar, tons of amazing food, and super-​friendly staff. What more do you need?
Perfect experience — 5 stars — no complaints — We LOVED IT!

I wanted to try a new venue to take my friend for his birthday. The staff was very nice and helpful. The place was clean and remodeled very well.
There was a lot of negatives to this venue. The food was cold and tasted horrible. All the meats tasted like they were sitting in a pool of fat. They ran out of appetizers before we could get any and we got there an hour before the game started. The only appetizer that was left was a small piece of mac and cheese which was disappointing. They did not have any local beers on tap unless you consider miller as a local establishment. Definitely not enough seats for the amount of people there. Because of all the things that happened above, we left in the 5^th inning.
If you are choosing between the different venues at Wrigley, I would stay away from this location because the amount of money you spend would be better utilized getting a seat in the bloody nose section at the cubs game or sitting at a local bar.

I am a HUGE fan of rooftop seats for Cubs games — but this one? It needs to be renamed «Distant Wrigley View Rooftop.» You can only really get a view of the whole field if you are at the very far left of the seats. My group got our ticket deal with a Groupon and, while we made sure it was worth it in terms of the beer we drank, the price we paid wasn’t worth the location. Or the food. Maybe instead of trying to offer a variety of cold food, they could focus on just brats/​hot dogs and keep them warm?
I’ll be going back to the rooftops, just not this one.

ROOOOOOOOFFF! who doesn’t want to hang out on a roof? it was nice not to have to keep paying for drinks the whole night and just relax! Loved it.

DISCLAIMER: I won free tickets so how could I really complain about anything.
We went to a night game and showed up about an half hour before the game started. Pretty much got our drink on right off the bat despite our state of starvation. They had a decent selection of beer & wine.
After lounging around the bar area for a bit, we decided to head up to the rooftop to check out the view. It was in foul territory but still a great view. It only got better as the night set it. Night baseball is so much better than day ball. I’m not much of a baseball fan either way so take that as you want.
Just like the drink options, there was plenty of food to choose from as well. They had hot dogs, polishes, burgers, chicken, salad, pasta, potato salad & chips. And in case you didn’t know… it was all you can eat & drink! WINNER!!!
We had plenty to drink & plenty to eat and (unfortunately, since the Cubs are not doing too well this year) it was not crowded at all. The 14 – 2 slaughter of the Pirates just added to the enjoyment of the experience.
It was my first rooftop experience and likely won’t be my last. Should definitely be a blast with a large group of friends.