Take a trip to the Mediterranean coast without stepping foot outside of Chicago.
The Robey, the hotel inside Wicker Park's iconic Coyote Building, is unveiling a refreshed rooftop space this summer.
On the sixth floor of the hotel, Cabana Club, the bar and outdoor pool, will be converted into a Mediterranean-inspired, semi-private day club with brand new dishes, cocktails and events.
The tropical rooftop became a local favorite for its unbeatable, 360-degree views of the city skyline and Wicker Park. Now, Cabana Club will channel the beachside vibes of the Mediterranean coast in a new, revamped concept.
Each dish on the new menu was created by Robey executive chef Michael Elliot. Light bites include grilled shrimp skewers with rich garlic hummus, while heartier selections feature pork kofta served with cucumber onion salad. Through the many salads, greens, and traditional Greek dishes, bright summer flavors take center stage on the all-day menu.
The light and coastal vibes are only amplified by the club’s drink menu. Essentials like Aperol Spritzes sit alongside more inventive cocktails, such as pomegranate Cosmos and Mediterranean Mules. To make summertime in Chicago even sweeter, indulge in the rose vodka-based “Made You Blush,” made with Aperol and elderflower.
Cabana Club will also introduce two new programs: night swims and Recovery Sundays. Collaborating with local DJs, the rooftop will transform the relaxing daytime vibes into a lively nocturnal experience, emulating the infamous nightlife of Mediterranean beach towns. Plus, morning-after recuperation just got easier: Recovery Sundays supply guests with liquid IVs to slowly nurse them back to health.
Day passes are available for $15 Monday through Thursday and $30 Friday through Sunday. Each pass grants guests access to the pool deck, the indoor bar and Wi-Fi. Additionally, a complimentary cocktail, soft serve ice cream and crudité grazing station will welcome guests upon arrival.
The rooftop day club is kicking off the season with a Cinco de Mayo party on Sunday, May 5. From 12pm to 4pm, guests can purchase wristbands on the first floor of the Robey and head upstairs. The “Cinco de Aperol” grand opening will feature a live DJ, branded photo ops and an Italian Aperol cart.
Cabana Club will be open to the public Sundays through Thursdays from 11am to 10pm, and from 11am to 11pm Fridays and Saturdays.