Cafe Brauer is a stunning historic venue located within Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. The Great Hall features elegant architecture with soaring ceilings and expansive windows overlooking the park's South Pond and the city skyline. With indoor and outdoor spaces including the Great Hall, North and South Loggias, and a balcony, it offers a memorable setting for weddings surrounded by the beauty of Lincoln Park.
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Estimated cost · Venue + Bar Min.
$25,000
100 guests · Evening · Saturday/Holiday · Peak · Great Hall
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Based on the venue’s 2024 rates. Ask them for current pricing.
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The property
A historic event hall located within Lincoln Park Zoo, featuring the Great Hall as the primary indoor reception space with adjacent open-air loggias on the north and south sides.
The Great Hall features grand architectural elements with high ceilings, large windows, and classic design.
The North and South Loggias provide semi-outdoor spaces that are enclosed with heated tents during winter months (November through April). The overall aesthetic is elegant and historic with refined finishes befitting its location within Lincoln Park Zoo.
The setting
The venue overlooks Lincoln Park's South Pond and surrounding parkland, with views of the Chicago skyline visible from the loggias and Great Hall windows.
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Ceremonies can be held in the Great Hall (indoor) for an additional $1,000 fee, or on the South Loggia at no additional charge. During tent season (November 1 through April 30), heated tents enclose the North and South Loggias providing weather-protected semi-outdoor spaces.
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Beer, Wine & Spirits
On the property
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