ThisRoscoe Village beer gardencloses up its back patio when the weather gets cold, filling it with space heaters for imbibers to huddle around picnic tables. The bar also has regular tap takeovers and special beer tapping events, so check the schedule to see when’s best to stop in for a brew.

Doughnuts, coffee, and cocktails are the breakfasts of champions, and OSB atLongman & Eaglehas all those figured out. The tiny bar encloses itself in the winter, meaning even if it’s cold outside, the all-day spot stays warm and cozy.

Logan Square’sresident PB&J spotis just right when the temperature drops. Customers flock to this hipster haven to eat slices of pizza and down shots of Jameson around picnic tables and watch whatever’s on the screen that night and forget that it’s too chilly to be outside.

If cozy Cuban food isn’t enough to cut the chilly night,90 Miles’s covered patio sure is. It’s heated so diners can sit “outside” all winter long. Concerts and flamenco nights further set the mood.

Hearty Costa Rican food pairs great with a patio, andIrazu’s renovation makes it accessible all year long. The laid back patio encloses over the winter, so feel free to chow down on thatcasadoplate whenever with a bottle of BYO-wine.

Many sports fans are used to eating and drinking in frigid temperatures, but Fifty/50 Restaurant Group’snew psychedelic tributeto tailgate culture on the roof of Second City hopes to lure them in from the cold. The space now features heaters and enclosures designed to keep the party going all year long.

This quirkyWicker Park pizza barfrom the owners of Homeslice and Happy Camper sports a large patio out front that staff transform into a winter retreat. A clear tent encloses the entire space and it offers a new overhead heating system, keeping patrons and pies warm and cozy.

Strung lights and big wooden columns makethis bar and whole animal eatery’s patio feel homey. In the winter, the whole thing gets covered by a tent which means it never has to close. There’s also a fireplace so the patio stays nice and cozy even when the weather’s especially cold.

Tourist attraction Navy Pier is now home tothe country’s largest rooftop bar, a claim confirmed by Guinness World Records, and it’s open all year round. Retractable glass walls seal off the 36,000 square-foot space from the elements so patrons can comfortably dine while taking in lake views.

Thispopular rooftop party spotatop the Ace Hotel keeps it cool in the winter by booking the venue with DJs through the season. The indoor space allows for flowing drinks and views overlooking West Loop, while sipping on an always-rotating frozen cocktail to really stick it to winter.

The outdoor lounge area may close in the winter atSaint Lou’s Assembly, but the covered part of the West Loop patio works perfectly to give a picnic feel for weekend all-day drinking. With a few long picnic tables and tall two-tops, the space feels just like summer, but with protection from the cold.

Empanadas and Fernet and colas help diners pretend that the weather’s warm. Plus, the rooftop’s skylight of this時髦的Latin spotlets in just the right amount of sun to feel warm even if it’s freezing outside.

Thelarge space above McCormick Placeis a popular destination for an escape from the wintery weather with indoor activities like karaoke and multiple bar spaces. Whether it’s brunch or dinner, the expansive menu and cocktail lists keep the weekend going while retractable windows keep the rooftop spot warm.