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New All-Season Patio at Graystone Tavern

After 5 years in Wrigleyville, The Graystone Tavern has winterized and enclosed their back patio in preparation for the cold months ahead. In accordance with CDC and City of Chicago guidelines, the space can seat 20 to 30 guests. Patrons will continue to be offered full food and drink menus “al fresco” throughout the winter season on the new weatherproofed patio. The space features string lights overhead, seven TVs, and customers can also play games like bags, giant Jenga and giant Connect 4. 

Fans of The Bachelorette can watch Season 16 on the patio at Graystone with viewing parties every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Guests will be invited to play themed bingo for prizes. The episodes will be shown with audio, and themed drink specials will be available. 

Year-Round Hangs at Old Grounds Social

Old Grounds Social, Lincoln Park’s barbeque-centric sports bar, offers a convertible patio that is equipped with a four-season retractable roof. Featuring 20+ flat screen TVs, the newly updated patio offers lounge-style seating. For patio reservations, visit their website. 

Old Grounds Social offers weekly events and specials like Drag Bingo every Thursday from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. ($5 entry, cash prize, RSVP: tyler@ogschicago.com), and a $25 Friday Happy Hour from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. which includes a $ burger, fries and bottomless wells and domestics.

Coming Soon: Enclosed Outdoor Beer Garden at The Rambler

Opening in mid to late November, The Rambler in North Center, is weatherproofing their outdoor beer garden to give diners an al fresco experience all year round. In accordance with CDC and City of Chicago guidelines, the beer garden will accommodate up to 30 guests, and full bar and food menus will be available.

The space is outfitted with a full bar, six TVs and a sound system for catching Bears games. Fans of The Bachelorette can also watch Season 16 on the patio at The Rambler’s viewing parties every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Guests will be invited to play themed bingo for prizes. The episodes will be shown with audio, and themed drink specials will be available. 

BYO Blanket, Patio Heaters & Greenhouse Dining at Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar

In an effort to help extend outdoor dining options this fall and winter season, Uvae in Andersonville has made several updates to their sidewalk patio on Clark Street. Cold weather plans include new patio heaters and a BYO blanket promo where every guest who brings their own blanket for patio dining will receive a complimentary glass of prosecco. 

Available now, Uvae offers three new greenhouses available for dining that are equipped with heaters. Two of the greenhouses will be available for parties of two to four guests. The third greenhouse will have space for parties up to six. Space is limited and seatings will be at 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. with a 1.5 hour limit allowing for sanitizing in between guests.

Old Grounds 2020 Patio 3
Courtesy of Old Grounds Social

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