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Enjoy the comfort of late summer weather on Chicago's best rooftops

Head to Wrigleyville rooftops at Moe's Cantina and Old Crow Smokehouse, and Tunnel Chicago's retractable roof in River North

Moe's Cantina Wrigleyville, Old Crow Smokehouse and Tunnel
Moe's Cantina Wrigleyville, Old Crow Smokehouse and Tunnel

Late summer and early autumn are the perfect time to enjoy rooftops in Chicago and local diners and party-ers who are in-the-know look to the best rooftop spots to capture that special mood.

Moe’s Cantina and Old Crow Smokehouse in Wrigleyville from Third Coast Hospitality Group are favorites for their stylish, yet friendly, casual, and spirited atmosphere, perfect for enjoying the late summer breeze with excellent and beautifully presented food and libations, and comfortable seating on the roof.

And for an even more sophisticated nightlife moon glow in Chicago’s trendy River North, Tunnel Chicago’s retractable roof creates a romantic and sexy nightclub ambiance.

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Moe's Cantina Wrigleyville
3518 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60657, (773) 248-0002
www.moescantina.com

Moe's Cantina Wrigleyville, located at 3518 N. Clark St. in Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood (773-248-0002), is your ultimate destination for an authentic taste of Mexican food and drink in Chicago. The spacious Mexican restaurant and bar offers the perfect blend of classic Windy City charm and modern dining and nightlife which carries through to its beautiful rooftop lounge.

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Moe's Cantina delights guests with shareable small plates, signature tacos, and cocktails and a uniquely designed space that makes for a warm, inviting atmosphere that is perfect for a meal with family, or a night out with friends.

Rooftop guests enjoy the same extensive and delicious menu as indoor diners. Among the favorites are: Nachos, made with house-made tortilla chips, cheese blend, black beans, salsa verde, sour cream, topped with guacamole, queso fresco, pickled onions, and jalapeños, $14 (add Chicken $6, Tinga $6, Chorizo $6, Steak $7); Burrito Asada, made with asada, black beans, rice, lettuce, pico gallo, cheese and crema, $14; Chilaquiles, choice of Verdes (green mild salsa) or Rojos (red medium salsa), with pico de gallo, queso fresco, chihuahua cheese, sour cream, topped with one egg your way, $14; and the Fish Taco, made with fried tilapia, cabbage slaw, macha salsa, chipotle mayo; $6.

During Cubs season, Moe’s has some great specials. On game day, settle in before the game with pre-game specials: $5 Nachos, $10 Margarita, $10 Pina Azul. Tables that spend at least $30 get free Nachos. Also, for a limited time, those who have signed up with Moe’s to get email or texts will get a free taco pre-cubs game when they show the message to their server (dine-in only).

Wrigley Field has become a great concert venue, too. If you’re going to a concert there, stop by beforehand to enjoy Pre-Concert Specials: $5 Nachos, $10 Margarita, $10 Pina Azul.

Weekend Happy Hour, Fridays and Saturdays from 5-8 PM, is fun too! Enjoy $25 Margarita and Sangria pitchers, $5 Domestic & Import Beers, and $5 Nachos

When it’s Sunday and not a Cubs game day, Moe’s serves up Unlimited Brunch & Mimosas for only $40 per person plus tax and gratuity. The brunch buffet is served from noon to 4 PM; unlimited mimosas are available from noon to 2 PM.

Moe’s also specializes in hosting private events large and small—rooftop bar included—with a range of bar and food packages to choose from. The large rooftop space includes several cabanas and fire pits for lounging.

On Cubs home game days and concert days, Moe’s opens two hours beforehand. On non-game or concert days, Moe’s opens at 5 PM on Friday and Saturday and noon on Sunday.

Nachos at Moe’s Cantina Wrigleyville

Burrito at Moe’s Cantina Wrigleyville


Chilaquiles at Moe’s Cantina Wrigleyville


Fish Tacos at Moe’s Cantina Wrigleyville

Old Crow Smokehouse
3506 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60657
773-537-4452
www.oldcrowsmokehouse.com

Evening at the rooftop of Old Crow Smokehouse

Old Crow Smokehouse is neighbors with Moe’s Cantina Wrigleyville at 3506 N. Clark (773-537-4452). Old Crow Smokehouse is the go-to spot for award-winning BBQ, live country music, the best game day HDTV action, and an endless supply of whiskey and signature moonshine cocktails. Old Crow is best described as the ultimate blend of home cooking and a lively saloon.

Crowd favorites include Brisket, crispy, smoked cut of beef served with our Old Crow BBQ rub, one pound $35, a half pound $20; The Old Crow Burger, half pound ground beef patty with choice of cheese, onion, and, served on a toasted bun with fries, $17; and Smoked Wings, ten wings with choice of sauce—BBQ, buffalo, smoked habanero honey, spicy BBQ mustard—or dry, served with side of ranch or blue cheese, $16.

After their rooftop enjoyment, guests are invited to join the Old Crow crowd indoors—Old Crow Smokehouse is the place for great live country music, too. On Thursday, Old Crow features live band karaoke night starting at 8 PM. Specials Include $4 Miller Lite Drafts, $7 Espresso Martinis, and 50% Off Wings (excludes game days or concerts). Every Friday and Saturday, great live country bands liven up the stage from 10 PM to 1 AM.

Old Crow’s Saturday and Sunday brunch is served from 10 AM to 3 PM. Specials include BYO Bloody Mary Bar ($11 well $13 call) from 11 AM to 3 PM; bottomless mimosas $25 11 AM to 3 PM (2 hours maximum). Specials are available on non-game days only.

On days that are not game, concert or bar crawl days, Old Crow opens Thursday and Friday at 5 PM and opens at 11 AM on Saturday and Sunday. On game and concert days, Old Crow opens two hours beforehand.

Old Crow’s rooftop bar is also available for private parties and events. Rooftop guests can choose food and drinks from Old Crow’s hearty and delicious regular dining and bar menus.

Smoked Wings at Old Crow Smokehouse

Old Crow Smokehouse Burger

Brisket at Old Crow Smokehouse

Tunnel Chicago
151 W. Kinzie St.
Chicago, IL 60654
(773) 348.8899
www.tunnelchicago.com

Tunnel Chicago provides an unparalleled nightlife experience for guests looking to enjoy premier table service or dance the night away to their favorite guests and celebrity DJs. The retractable roof to a spectacular view of the nighttime sky and Chicago’s stirring skyline.

Blending the allure of a high-energy nightlife experience with VIP treatment, Tunnel aims to transform its venue into an immersive party experience with color-changing LED lights hanging from the ceiling and a state-of-the-art lighting system synchronized with a Martin Audio sound system and twelve-panel video wall for an unrivaled audio-visual experience.

In addition to the spectacular cocktails and first-class table service, guests can enjoy selections from the adjoining Moe’s Cantina River North and Tree House Chicago, both also owned and operated by Third Coast Hospitality.

Retractable Roof at Tunnel Chicago

Dance the night away under the stars at Tunnel Chicago

About Third Coast Hospitality

Third Coast Hospitality Group is an owner/operator of several popular and highly respected eating and drinking establishments that also serve as attractive venues for events large and small. They include Moe’s Cantina (2 locations), Old Crow Smokehouse, Tree House Chicago, Tunnel Chicago, and La Luna. Encanto and Cava Room are dedicated primarily to private events..

The venues can host private and semi-private events, corporate parties and celebrations, conference & meeting spaces, live events, holiday parties, fundraisers, cocktail receptions, product launches, bountiful dining and just about anything else at our signature spaces, with a capacity of up to 800 people at some venues.

Third Coast Hospitality Group is owned by Korina and Samantha Sanchez and is a successful and growing and women-owned, Latina-owned business.

For more information about Third Coast Hospitality Group and its establishments, including special events and promotions, please visit http://thirdcoasthg.com and the websites of the individual restaurants: https://moescantina.com, https://www.treehousechicago.com , https://oldcrowsmokehouse.com, https://www.lalunachicago.com, and https://www.tunnelchicago.com, https://www.encantochicago.com and https://www.moescantina.com/cava-room

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