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Football Field-Sized Rooftop Bars

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'Offshore' in Chicago is Now the World's Largest Rooftop Bar

— July 4, 2019 — Business
Chicago's Navy Pier is already a major tourist destination, but now the area is even more buzz-worthy thanks to the opening of a massive rooftop bar called 'Offshore.' However, this isn't just any bar with a nice view, Offshore is actually the world's largest rooftop bar.

Offshore is a football field-sized rooftop bar that is able to hold 1,000 guests at a time. The bar has an indoor space, as well as an outdoor area with a fully retractable "barrel-vaulted roof and an operable glass enclosure" for the summer months. The bar is even ready for cold Chicago nights with seven fire pits on its 20,000-square-foot terrace. To top it all off, there's a stage for live performances and spaces for private events. At a total of 52,310.29 square feet, the new bar now officially holds the Guinness World Record title for 'largest rooftop bar.'


Image Credit: Offshore.
Trend Themes
1. Massive Rooftop Bars - The trend of creating football field-sized rooftop bars creates opportunities for businesses to provide unique and immersive experiences for large groups of customers.
2. Retractable Roof Technology - The incorporation of fully retractable roofs and operable glass enclosures in rooftop bars presents opportunities for innovation in architectural design and engineering, as well as enhanced customer experiences.
3. Event Spaces in Rooftop Bars - The inclusion of stages for live performances and spaces for private events in rooftop bars allows for the creation of versatile venues that can cater to a variety of customer needs.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can capitalize on the trend of massive rooftop bars by creating new and innovative venues that offer breathtaking views and unforgettable experiences for guests.
2. Architecture and Engineering - Architectural and engineering firms can seize the opportunity presented by the trend of retractable roof technology in rooftop bars to develop cutting-edge designs that enhance the indoor-outdoor experience and maximize space utilization.
3. Entertainment and Events - The entertainment and events industry can benefit from the trend of including event spaces in rooftop bars by offering unique and versatile venues for concerts, shows, and private gatherings.
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