The Kensington Roof Garden and Lounge

Not easy to find, but they have amazing views.
I was here for a networking event and it was packed, to the point where you could hardly walk around (not a very big rooftop). At night though when it calmed down it was much better. They had couches and lighted ottomans that created a nice vibe.
I could honestly seeing this being a great date place… when it’s nice out

Came here for some drinks. A semi private event was being held but we were still allowed in. The place itself is quite small and pretentious but service is ok. Drinks and music are average. I guess it is utilized more as an event place than a go-​to bar to relax with friends. Many other better lounge options if you are in the area and would like to go drink with friends. Not particularly impressed.

Becky Randle rocks! I hosted a private event here and Becky was awesome to work with. Plus the male bartenders not only crafted amazing drinks but they were cute too. The décor is trendy, chic and fun and there is plenty of seating. It’s a perfect place for a date night, girls night, or just a random night if you’re looking for one of the hidden gems in downtown Chicago. I would definitely host another event here in the future.

Awesome service! Check out the rooftop, a summer must, to forget the winter past and take advantage of the winter looming ;)

Awful service had a table spending money and got kick out for bottle service party. Don’t come here. So pretentious Chicago. Also watch out for the illegal automatic 20% gratuity.

Hate this place. This is a rooftop bar not a club, so don’t treat it like one to pick and and choose who you want to let in because one doesn’t dress «less clothes» enough. Pointless to do that. If a person in line first then you should let that person in because again this isn’t a club. Also for the bouncer or the guy who let the people in, please it isn’t Hollywood, so don’t try so hard. Honestly, my place’s view has the better view of Chicago than this bar. It is small and crowded. Save yourself time and money to either come to my place, Vertigo, or the Witt. Never come back!!!

Great place to have a private event! I had an event here last Sunday and it was great the staff was very nice and professional! Becky Randle was my contact she’s phenomenal we had a small bump the day of the event but it was worked out very well and my event ran smoothly! If you are looking to wow your guest and also have great service this is the location for you!

Great place to have an event! I had an event at the Kensington Rooftop last Tuesday and I couldn’t have asked for anything more from the staff. Becky Randle handled the event and was a top notch professional from the time I called throughout my entire event. She worked all day and still stayed throughout my event to assure that I had everything I needed, when I needed it throughout the evening. Drew handled the staff, who couldn’t have been nicer and was another bright spot in the evening. I would highly recommend having an event here!

Heather was great to work with. She was responsive and provided me with a number of great options for a cocktail event that I hosted on a Saturday night. The staff was friendly and my group of 30 guests enjoyed the views of the city from the rooftop. I would highly recommend the outdoor space and make sure you ask to work with Heather.

We went knowing it probably wasn’t our kind of place and were proven right not long after arriving upstairs. One of my friends knew the ID man at the front door; he was a sweetheart and the highlight of our visit.
Three drinks cost $ 32 and mine could’ve been stronger. Went to sit on one of the benches and was told by a woman there that we couldn’t. That area was reserved. We stood around there for about 15 more minutes and still, no one was sitting there. Hey, if someone’s there and space is reserved for them, fine. Making people move for folks who show up eventually? Weak.
Apparently this place is proud of it being a rooftop bar — there are so few in Chicago after all ;) Anyway, it was what we thought it was. We left after one drink and walked a few blocks to Café Iberico, which has real drinks, real atmosphere, real prices and, most important, real people. Salut!

I wish I could give this place more than one star, but my first and last impression completely ruined my experience here. The guy at the door, who checks your ID, is completely miserable. He gave my group of four a very hard time for trying to go upstairs for our friends’ birthday because she didn’t have a reserved table. I apologize, but your management team didn’t respond to her voicemail or email so we worked with what we had. He held two of our guy friends downstairs for over 20 minutes until our girl friend came up and said they were with her, and after a gigantic eye roll, finally let them up. He gave major attitude to everyone in our group the entire night; right up to the point of us leaving and shoving the door closed in a friend’s face as she was saying good-​bye to us because she had a drink in her hand (despite the fact she was in the doorway, which he requested she be located).
Unless you are an under 25 year old female, dressed to show off, don’t be surprised by the rudeness and eye rolls you will encounter trying to enter.
To The Kensington management team, please monitor your employees, they are giving your establishment a bad name!

Heather was a great person to work with for my birthday party. The staff was professional and nice. They were very accommodating to me and my guests! I highly recommend the outdoor space for a private party.

Very nice rooftop with good views. Very friendly staff. Nice place for groups to lounge and have drinks and are able to talk because music is not to loud. Then you can head downstairs to the club and go dance. Good looking crowd there and lots o fun.

Nice spot, decent option for lounging early in the evening

A diamond in the rough. Brand new rooftop spot. The view is amazing. The music is pretty low so you are able to actually have a conversation. We had no problem getting in on the Sunday of Memorial Day. Enjoyed the drinks as well. Crowd is fairly young and trendy.