Food – Building The Godfrey

America’s Coolest Rooftop Bars

The hard work was worth it! Travel + Leisure magazine has named I|O Urban Roofscape at The Godfrey Hotel Chicago one of America’s Coolest Rooftop Bars. The article recognizes Chef Riley Huddleston’s unique mixology and experimentation with his drink menu, as well as the hotel’s cubist, modern design. Take a look at the feature here.

From the fourth floor perch at the epicenter of River North, I|O Urban Roofscape offers panoramic views of Chicago southern skyline. I|O Urban Roofscape encompasses nearly 10,000 square feet of lounge and event space to offer a premier destination of style for all occasions and private events.

You can view our food and drink menus, or make a reservation, at iogodfrey.com. Stop by this summer to try a Chef’s Margarita made with fresh juics and Don Julio, Tuaca, and Cointreau with a signature habanero salt air foam, or satisfying Golden Truffle Fries with parmesan and truffle ketchup. See you soon!

I|O Urban Roofscape Time Lapse – #NowOpen

If you missed the release of I|O Urban Roofscape’s awesome time lapse video this weekend, you can watch it here. The video captures the entire construction process for the nightlife hot spot, showing the installation of the retractable roof. We’ve also been snapping some awesome photos of guests having a blast at I|O Urban Roofscape since we opened – you can see them in the video, too. Come see us soon and make sure to tag photos of you and your friends with @iogodfrey on Twitter and Instagram, or visit us on Facebook.

I|O Urban Roofscape is Chicago’s largest indoor-outdoor rooftop lounge and is open year-round. We offer unobstructed skyline views, a gourmet bar menu, innovative mixology cocktails and more. To learn more, please visit www.iogodfrey.com. Curious about the menus? Our food and drink offerings are available here.

Party Time at I|O Urban Roofscape

I|O Urban Roofscape is the place to be now that The Godfrey Hotel has opened! We have had several organizations host parties, lunches and other events in the rooftop space so far. On Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2013, Stimulus Social Club hosted a Mercy for Animals benefit, which was also the first official event at I|O.

Stimulus Social Club event for Mercy for Animals on Feb. 5, 2014.

Guests enjoyed cocktails like the G & T Proper (left) and the Chef's Mojito (right). — Guests enjoyed cocktails like the G & T Proper (left) and the Chef’s Mojito (right).

Today, we welcomed ChooseChicago for lunch on a beautiful sunny day. We look forward to seeing you at your next event!

ChooseChicago hosted a lunch today at I|O Urban Roofscape.

The rooftop view of the Chicago skyline was beautiful. The perfect setting for a meeting that's both productive and social! — The rooftop view of the Chicago skyline was beautiful. The perfect setting for a meeting that’s both productive and social!

Delicious Tasting for I|O Urban Roofscape

Some projects and decisions with opening a hotel and restaurant are difficult – and some are downright delicious. On Friday, we conducted a fantastic tasting, and the combination of flavors from Chef Riley Huddleston is unique and inspired. From the dressed-up comfort food favorite Truffled Mac and Cheese to the beautifully executed Salmon with Fingerling Potatoes and Citrus Onion Marmalade, guests at The Godfrey Hotel and I|O Urban Roofscape will find the perfect culinary treat for every occasion.

Salmon with Fingerling Potatoes and Citrus Onion Marmalade

The new I|O Burger will surprise Chicago burger connoisseurs, and the fries alone would be a excellent late-night snack.

Imagine amazing food and a unique Chicago skyline view… We look forward to seeing you in 2014!