City Hall is a striking industrial event space located in Chicago's popular West Loop neighborhood. The building's industrial character is preserved with touch points inspired by historic municipal buildings, while classic details and finishes enhance the space's timeless decor. With a 5,400 sq. ft. column-free main event space, a 3,700 sq. ft. restaurant and bar (Recess), and a 10,000 sq. ft. outdoor patio, the venue can accommodate up to 1,800 guests for a full buyout.
Pricing
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Estimated cost · Venue + Bar Min.
$19,243
100 guests · Saturday · Venue Rental with an Approved Caterer · taxes & fees included
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Based on the venue’s 2024 rates. Ask them for current pricing.
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The property
City Hall is a private industrial event venue housed in a converted building in Chicago's West Loop. The space features exposed brick walls, 40-foot ceilings with intricate steel beams and skylights, and a column-free layout suited for large-scale events.
The venue showcases a bold industrial aesthetic with exposed brick walls, towering steel beam ceilings with skylights, 20-foot windows, and a 37-foot stone bar.
Ambient LED lighting creates a dramatic, customizable atmosphere. The main space features hardwood dining tables and wooden chairs set against polished concrete floors. The Recess bar area adds warm tones with leather seating and moody lighting, while the outdoor patio offers string lights and an open-air feel.
The setting
Located in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood, the venue offers an urban setting. The 20-foot windows provide views of the surrounding cityscape.
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The outdoor patio is available weather and availability permitting. The main City Hall event space and Recess bar serve as indoor alternatives for cocktail hour and other event components.
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