Boasting over 52,300 square feet of beautiful skyline and Lake Michigan views, this must-see Chicago destination is now offering live music, outdoor lawn games, and discounted sips and bites for a luxurious happy hour
Offshore, recognized by The Guinness Book of World Records as the World’s Largest Rooftop Bar, sitting on the third floor of Navy Pier at 1000 East Grand, is offering fun new programming that has something for everyone. From drink specials and outdoor games to DJs and live music, the already spectacularly popular deck becomes an even hotter destination with dining and music options for all. Offshore, the sprawling 52,300 sq. ft. destination that features an 
enclosed all-season bar surrounded by unparalleled views of the Chicago’s dazzling skyline and Lake Michigan, also boasts a 100-foot bar, seven fire pits, two pool tables and a beautiful outdoor space with greenery to soak up the sun.
On Mondays and Tuesdays in October, Chicagoland residents will enjoy specials on “Locals Night.” All Chicagoland residents who mention they live “Just Offshore”, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. can enjoy a burger, fries, and a draft beer of choice all for $12 while having fun playing a variety of outdoor lawn games including Cornhole and larger than life Jenga.
Thursdays feature a live DJ, $2 off all frozen drinks, $5 Chicago Hot Dogs, and $5 Burgers from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays feature DJs and live music from Noon to 11 p.m. Sunday specials include $3 Founders, $5 Rosés, and $5 Bratwursts from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
“We are overwhelmed by the reaction of our guests to the venue to date,” said Kathleen Jenkins, Director of Sales and Marketing. “We have become one of the most Instagrammed venues in the city, and our patrons are coming back again and again. We thought we would provide programming and specials that only elevated the fun summer experience.”
Offshore also presents some of the best views of Navy Pier’s fireworks displays, which take place on Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:30 p.m.
All specials and activities are available only on the outdoor deck. The hours of operation for Offshore are Monday – Thursday 4 p.m. to midnight, Friday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to midnight. Patrons must be 21 and over to enter Offshore. Offshore is easily accessible through the Pier, with ample valet service available. For more information, please visit www.drinkoffshore.com. For more information or to make a group reservation, please contact Director of Sales & Marketing Kathleen Jenkins at kathleen@drinkoffshore.com.
The Players:
Navy Pier
Located on Lake Michigan, Navy Pier is one of the top-attended nonprofit destinations in the Midwest, stretching more than six city blocks and welcoming nearly 9 million guests annually. Originally opened in 1916 as a shipping and recreation facility, this Chicago landmark showcases more than 50 acres of parks, restaurants, attractions, retail shops, sightseeing and dining cruise boats, exposition facilities and more. The Pier recently celebrated its 100thanniversary with the unveiling of the iconic Centennial Wheel, Polk Bros Park, Fifth Third Bank Family Pavilion and Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion. In 2019, Navy Pier continues to usher in its second century with ongoing pier-wide redevelopment efforts – including a 220-room Hilton hotel with rooftop bar, a marina and more – in addition to free, year-round arts and cultural programming designed to inspire, educate and connect communities across the city and globe. Click here to donate to Navy Pier, a 501(c)(3) organization, in support of free public programs. For more information, visit www.navypier.org.
Navy Pier Mission Statement
Navy Pier is the People’s Pier, Chicago’s lakefront treasure, welcoming all and offering dynamic and eclectic experiences through partnerships and programs that inspire discovery and wonder.
ACRON Group
ACRON Group, a USA and Swiss based Real Estate Owner and Investment Manager, is developing and building the four-star hotel ‘The Sable at Navy Pier’ coupled with an exclusive rooftop bar called ‘OFFSHORE’. ‘OFFSHORE’ will be the largest rooftop bar and restaurant in the United States. According to Greg W. Wilson, President and CEO of ACRON Group’s USA operations, the Hotel along with what will quickly become Chicago’s best-known hotspot, ‘OFFSHORE’, will no doubt be one of the top destinations in Chicago. Further, Peer Bender, CEO of ACRON AG and responsible for ACRON Group’s operations in Europe, additionally noted that ACRON is particularly unique in that where other companies might see difficulties, we discover untapped potential. To the point, no one has ever built a Hotel and the like of the ‘Offshore’ Roof-Top venue before on the famous Navy Pier.
Development and Design Team and Partners include Robert Habeeb of Maverick Hotels and Restaurants, Marilynn Gardner and Brian Murphy of Navy Pier Authority, Mark Spears of CIBC, Jackie Koo of KOO Architecture, Bob Amick of Concentrics Restaurant Group, Dave Alexander and John Sheridan of James McHugh Construction Company and Curio by Hilton Hotels.
ACRON Group’s founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Klaus W. Bender said, ‘What has always set ACRON apart is that we do not go where all the others have already been. Accordingly, a pioneering top position is essential for us. The Sable at Navy Pier and OFFSHORE represents the quintessential project inspired by ACRON’.
ACRON Group was founded in 1981 and owns an exceptional and ever-growing group of luxury hospitality investments in Europe and the USA.
Maverick Hotels and Restaurants
Maverick Hotels and Restaurants: World-class operators and experts in their fields, the management team of Maverick will create value at every hotel and restaurant they manage by combining a pervasive sales-driven culture with a proven ability to capture market share and manage middle of the page expenses to drive margins. Successful proprietary tools and systems developed by the team allow the field to operate more efficiently, while a driven owner/entrepreneur mentality keeps a sharp focus on making smart decisions based on what is best for the asset.
Led by President Robert Habeeb, a 35-year hotel veteran, Maverick Hotels and Restaurants offers the expertise to position or reposition an asset through an incredibly talented team of seasoned professionals that head every discipline. Maverick’s unique culture and guiding principles offer a fresh new way of working with a hotel and restaurant management company, not as a traditional “contract party” but as a partner.