42 best Chicago restaurants and bars with fireplaces for a cozy time

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.

The Dawson boasts two roaring fireplaces: Cozy up outdoors by the massive stone mantle, or take it inside and snuggle next to the modern fireplace upstairs.

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.

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.

Peruse this Michelin-starred brewery's collection of historic books about brewing and then settle in by the fireplace with a flight of beers that will warm you up from the inside out. The menu offers plenty of bourbon barrel-aged stouts and barleywines perfect for winter weather, paired with a slice of 12-layer German chocolate cake.

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.

The upstairs lounge at this Lincoln Park English pub features a fireplace, couches, a floral mural and its own bar serving classic cocktails and mocktails. It’s an ideal place for a cozy nightcap or dishes like fish and chips and shepherd’s pie. It can also be booked for private events.

Frontier boasts a few fireplaces, but we're drawn to the imposing stone hearth in the beer garden. Order a round of char-grilled oysters for the table and stay a while.

There's an impressive outdoor fireplace on the patio of David and Anna Posey's West Loop eatery. The whole menu is available to enjoy outside from late spring through early fall, and during the coldest season you can cozy up by the fire after dinner with some warm glögg.

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.

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.

Head to this River North hotel and check out the swanky rooftop. Posh fire pits help provide a reprieve from the harsh elements. During wintertime, an outdoor curling rink fuels competitive spirits.

Pendry Chicago’s rooftop cocktail bar has transformed into a winter garden, outfitted with evergreen-lined three-walled wooden lodges with space for six on the couches and rocking chairs positioned around a central fire pit. There are also blankets available to make you extra toasty.

Come for the grilled kebabs and hummus, but stay for the beckoning outdoor fire pits which are part of Aba’s heated, enclosed rooftop patio. Blankets are available by request if you want to be even cozier.

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.

A date night staple for 60 years, Geja’s features multiple fire tables on its covered patio where you can snuggle while cooking your own meat, covering veggies in melted cheese and toasting marshmallows over flaming chocolate fondue.

Sandwiched between Schubas Tavern and Tied House sits a grand outdoor fireplace. Grab a seat outside and warm your hands in front of the hearth, or enjoy the flames at a distance from a table inside.

The seasonal rooftop is one of Avli on the Park’s biggest draws, but when the weather gets chilly, the place to be is indoors near the two-sided stone fireplaces. Enjoy the views of Lakeshore East Park from the floor-to-ceiling windows while getting a taste of Greece.

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.

A double-sided fireplace surrounded by crystal serves as the centerpiece of the lobby bar at the Pendry Chicago. The leather couches and barstools offer a sophisticated spot to sip an old fashioned or martini. Walk-ins are welcome unless you want to secure a table for the boozy tea service.

Located near McCormick Place and Wintrust Arena, this sprawling rooftop bar sits 22 stories above ground and offers panoramic views of the skyline from its two patios. There are also plenty of outdoor gas fire pits to combat the cold winds.

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.

Share a bottle of wine and a plate of cheese, charcuterie and other accompaniments at one of the tables positioned near the fire in the winery’s main dining room. It’s a space that simultaneously feels secluded while providing a view of the action at the bar.

If you can’t beat the cold with a California vacation, Summer House Santa Monica offers the next best thing with a six-foot fireplace in its courtyard. The space has a retractable roof to keep the space open year round for regular meals and special events.

Established in 1959, this Edgewater bar resembles a ski lodge so it’s only fitting there are two fireplaces inside. Gather around one of them and order a tasty burger for a good time.

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.

Harry Caray's Tavern’s patio at Navy Pier offers plenty of winter fun with a curling rink, two heated igloos and outdoor firepits overlooking icy Lake Michigan. You can also get cozy in the Lakefront Lodge, which has its own fireplace and leather seating and can be booked for private parties.

Cody’s Public House’s beer garden is open year-round, providing two fire pits where you and your pooch can warm up between games of darts or bags. You can also order in with no delivery fee from a list of local restaurants.

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.

The upscale rooftop of the Godfrey Hotel has an expansive outdoor lounge with fire pits. Curl up with a hot cocktail, toast a marshmallow over the flames and enjoy the view. For an even warmer experience, reserve one of the heated igloos.

This Logan Square darling feels like a rustic après-ski chalet, and the back patio's fire kettle only adds to the charm. Warm up with seasonal drinks and a top-notch burger.

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 five fire pits on the enclosed patio.

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.

Grab one of the two seats right in front of the limestone fireplace in The Getaway’s back lounge for a particularly cozy happy hour, where you can split a cheese board from Beautiful Rind along with a seasonal cocktail like the Strawberry Snowflake—sparkling wine blended with strawberry liqueur. If it’s not too cold, grab a seat on one of the couches surrounding the firepit in the tree-lined outdoor space dubbed The Sanctuary.

ROOF on theWit isn't just for summer—come winter, there's a fireplace to snuggle up next to and a retractable roof to keep out the chill.

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.

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.

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.

Armed with four bars and two fireplaces, it's not hard to feel right at home at Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden. Toss in one of the city's best beer lists, and this might just become your winter hideaway.

The fireplace lounge at Range provides a cozy spot for a seasonal cocktail or glass of wine before dining on Midwestern farm-to-table fare. The space features chandeliers made from cattle ear tags and farm-themed artwork.

The spot within the Sophy hotel in Hyde Park offers a fireplace lounge where you can nibble crispy cauliflower and chicken wings or pair a prime beef burger with a cocktail made from an exclusive version of Uncle Nearest whiskey.

Head to this Wrigleyville bar and restaurant and catch a game while you feast on pizza or a burger and warm up at one of their fireside tables.