Adams Street Brewery
The Loop · Up to 150 guests
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The Loop · Up to 150 guests
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Chicago · Up to 50 guests
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Lakeview · Up to 900 guests
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River North · Up to 150 guests
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The Loop · Up to 50 guests
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West Loop · Up to 90 guests
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River North · Up to 80 guests
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Streeterville · Up to 500 guests
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River North · Up to 400 guests
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West Loop · Up to 550 guests
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Gold Coast · Up to 60 guests
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Chicago · Up to 120 guests
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Gold Coast · Up to 125 guests
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Bucktown · Up to 80 guests
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Chicago · Up to 200 guests
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Lakeview · Up to 150 guests
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River North · Up to 120 guests
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Gold Coast · Up to 40 guests
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Chicago · Up to 65 guests
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The Loop · Up to 300 guests
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Chicago · Up to 100 guests
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Old Town · Up to 150 guests
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West Loop · Up to 80 guests
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River North · Up to 100 guests
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Lincoln Park · Up to 200 guests
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River North · Up to 40 guests
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River North · Up to 100 guests
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Old Town · Up to 50 guests
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Gold Coast · Up to 110 guests
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West Loop · Up to 90 guests
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West Loop · Up to 65 guests
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Fulton Market · Up to 175 guests
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River North · Up to 750 guests
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Old Town · Up to 45 guests
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River North · Up to 250 guests
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Streeterville · Up to 110 guests
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West Loop · Up to 100 guests
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The Loop · Up to 65 guests
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Chicago · Up to 120 guests
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Old Town · Up to 150 guests
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Explore Chicago event venues that accommodate 50 guests comfortably. These spaces are perfect for milestone birthdays, engagement parties, corporate happy hours, and medium-sized celebrations.
Venue selection guide
Mid-size events of 50 guests offer flexibility in venue choice. You can opt for a dedicated private room at a restaurant, a semi-private lounge section, or a small event space. Consider how you want guests to interact - seated arrangements foster conversation while cocktail setups encourage mingling.
Balance your per-person budget across food, drinks, and any venue fees. Most venues for this size include beverage service in the minimum. Compare all-inclusive packages against a la carte pricing based on your group's consumption habits.
Peak times (Friday/Saturday evenings) command premium rates and require earlier booking. For budget flexibility, consider Thursday evening (still feels like a weekend celebration), Sunday brunch (unique and often lower-cost), or even a weekday happy hour. Your guests' schedules and the event's purpose should guide timing.
Before booking, confirm: exact capacity limits, what is included in the minimum spend, cancellation/modification policies, deposit requirements, overtime charges, whether you can bring a cake or decorations, AV equipment availability, and accessibility features. Get all agreements in writing.
For groups of 50 guests, minimum spends typically range from $1,500 to $5,000. Weekend evenings command premium rates, while weekday events often have more flexible minimums.
For events with 50 guests, we recommend booking 4-8 weeks in advance. Popular venues fill up quickly, particularly for Friday and Saturday evenings.
Groups of 50 guests have flexible options: banquet rounds (8-10 per table), long communal tables for family-style dining, or cocktail arrangements with scattered seating.
Most Chicago venues require using their in-house catering due to licensing requirements. However, many allow outside desserts (like birthday cakes) and decorations with advance notice. Always confirm the venue's policy when booking.
Key factors include: capacity that matches your guest count (avoid spaces that are too large or cramped), accessibility to public transit, a clear breakdown of costs and what's included, flexible cancellation policies, and whether A/V equipment is available if needed.