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The J. Parker

Iconic/NotableLincoln Park · Rooftop Bar Community-sourced, unverified
📍 1816 N Clark St, 13th Floor, Chicago, IL 60614

The J. Parker sits 13 floors up on Hotel Lincoln's roof, with a retractable roof of its own and views straight over Lincoln Park to the lake — Time Out calls the views sweeping, mesmerizing, and the crowds brutal, warning you might need to arrive early to get a seat.

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A happy hour (reportedly weekdays 4-6pm, with $10 espresso martinis as the draw) is listed on the website, though a March 2026 reviewer says a server denied the bar runs one at all that night — worth confirming on arrival rather than planning around it. A 3.9-star rating across roughly 290 OpenTable reviews reflects a real mixed bag: the view earns consistent praise, the cocktails get more mixed marks.

Closed Mondays.

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The J. Parker

Iconic/Notable
Rooftop Views + $10 Espresso Martinis (Happy Hour)
Lincoln ParkCommunity

Hours

MonClosed
Tue4-11PM
Wed11AM-3PM
Thu11AM-11PM
Fri5-11:30PM
Sat5PM-12AM
Sun5-10PM
🥡 Takeout unconfirmed 📞 (312) 254-4747

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❔Takeout: unverified
❔Wheelchair access: unverified

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