After Chicago

Cocktail bar private rooms and buyouts in West Loop

West Loop
Up to 100 guests
3 spaces

Cancellation policy
Free cancellations for 48 hours after booking, unless the booking is within 48 hours of the event.

About After Chicago

After is a cocktail bar in the West Loop, Chicago, hosting private parties, cocktail receptions and company celebrations for 8 to 100 guests. It sits on Fulton Street next door to Chef Curtis Duffy's Ever, with seasonal cocktails from the Mr Lyan Studio team and small plates by Chef Duffy.

Groups can book The B-Side, a private room that seats 8 and holds up to 15 standing, or The Sound Booth, a semi-private fireplace lounge that seats up to 8. For larger events the bar is available for full and partial buyouts, seating up to 50 or hosting receptions for up to 100. Booths in the main room suit groups of 4 to 6.

The room is dark, with music playing and a curated playlist, cushy chairs and high- and low-top booths. The B-Side plays vintage music videos and holds more than 200 vinyl records, while The Sound Booth has walnut paneling, leather seating and a fireplace. Event menus pair Chef Duffy's small plates with spirits, cocktails and wines.

Larger events and buyouts are planned with the events team of Ever's restaurant group. Each private event space has a food and beverage minimum, and a signed contract and a deposit secure the date. Final menu choices, guest count and dietary needs are due one week before the event. There is no dress code, the bar is ADA-accessible, and a parking garage in the building opens onto Ada Street.

Planning your event

Small groups reserve The B-Side or The Sound Booth for a night of cocktails and small plates. Larger parties and buyouts are planned with the events team of Ever's restaurant group, who confirm the space, menu and beverage options, then secure the date with a signed contract and deposit. Final menu and guest count are set one week before the event.

Vibe: A dark, music-driven cocktail bar with a curated playlist, cushy chairs and booths. It calls itself a come-as-you-are bar with no dress code.
Space layout: The main room has tables plus high- and low-top booths that suit groups of 4 to 6. The B-Side is a private room seating 8 with standing room for 15. The Sound Booth is a semi-private lounge with a fireplace seating up to 8. A full or partial buyout seats up to 50 or holds receptions for up to 100.
Private events: The B-Side is private and The Sound Booth is semi-private; both are reserved for small groups. Full and partial buyouts and larger events are planned with the events team of Ever's restaurant group. Each private event space has a food and beverage minimum, and a signed contract plus a deposit secures the date. Final menu, guest count and dietary restrictions are due one week before.
Food & drinks: Events pair small plates by Chef Curtis Duffy with spirits, cocktails and wines, with several beverage options to choose from. Outside beverages are not allowed. Cocktails are seasonal and made by the bar team working with Mr Lyan Studio.
Group size: Events range from 8 to 100 guests. Booths for 4 to 6 guests; The Sound Booth seats up to 8; The B-Side seats 8 or up to 15 standing; buyouts seat up to 50 or host receptions for up to 100.

Spaces

3 spaces, smallest first. Prices are starting rates before taxes and fees.

The Sound Booth
A semi-private fireplace lounge for celebratory toasts and pre- or post-event drinks.
Up to 8 · Semi-private
8max
Semi-private

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Location

1338 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607

Good to know

No dress code
ADA-accessible, including access from the parking garage
Parking garage in the building, entrance on Ada Street north of Fulton
Nearest L stop is Ashland on the Pink and Green Lines
No outside beverages
A service charge is included on checks

After Chicago

About After Chicago

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The Sound Booth

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The B-Side

Full Venue Buyout