Arbella Cocktail Bar

Cocktail bar buyouts and a DJ room in River North

River North
Up to 150 guests
2 spaces

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

About Arbella Cocktail Bar

Arbella is a cocktail bar in River North, Chicago, that hosts private parties, birthday parties and brand launches for up to 150 guests. Planners pick it for a full bar buyout with a world-travel cocktail list, or for the B-SIDE, a music room set up for a DJ or live band.

Groups can book two buyouts. The B-SIDE holds up to 60 guests as a mix of standing and seated, and is a private room of its own. The Full Bar Buyout takes over the whole bar for up to 150 guests, also standing and seated.

A party here is a dark, lofty cocktail lounge evening: brick walls, tufted leather booths, candlelit tables and a 20-ft hexagon-paneled ceiling. The main room has a long bar and a Void Acoustics sound system, and the B-SIDE has its own Traction Sound System for a DJ or band. Food is shareable bar plates such as truffle fries, whipped feta dip, sliders and tacos, and the drinks list covers globally inspired cocktails, spirit-free drinks, beer and wine.

Each buyout is confirmed with a signed contract, a deposit and a food and beverage minimum. All food and drink come from Arbella, since outside food and beverage is not allowed. Site visits can be arranged before booking. Regular table reservations only cover six or fewer, so larger groups plan a buyout.

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Planning your event

An event at Arbella is a buyout of either the B-SIDE music room or the whole bar. Groups can visit the space first, then confirm with a signed contract, a deposit and a food and beverage minimum, and all food and drink are served by the bar.

Vibe: Dark, lofty cocktail lounge with brick walls, tufted leather booths, candlelit tables in the back and a world-travel theme, plus a music room with live DJs.
Space layout: The main room has a long bar, booths and tables under a 20-ft ceiling, with a Void Acoustics sound system. The B-SIDE is an extended space with a 20-ft ceiling and a Traction Sound System, equipped for a live band or DJ. Both buyouts are set up for a mix of standing and seated guests.
Private events: There are two private options: a B-SIDE buyout and a Full Bar Buyout. Each needs a signed contract, a deposit and a food and beverage minimum. Groups can arrange a site visit before booking. Outside food and beverage is not allowed.
Food & drinks: Event food is shareable bar plates such as truffle fries, whipped feta dip, coconut shrimp, sliders, tacos and chicken baskets. The bar pours globally inspired cocktails, old fashioned variations, martinis, classics, spirit-free cocktails, beer and wine. All food and drink come from Arbella.
Group size: Table reservations cover groups of six or fewer. The B-SIDE takes up to 60 guests and the Full Bar Buyout up to 150, each as a mix of standing and seated.

Spaces

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

B-SIDE
Arbella's private music room for parties with a DJ or live band.
Up to 60 · Private
60max
Private

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What this venue offers

Location

112 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

Good to know

Table reservations are only for six or fewer; larger groups book a buyout.
Outside food and beverage is not allowed at buyouts.
Each buyout needs a signed contract and a deposit.
After 9:15 pm the bar is walk-ins only, subject to capacity, and Sunday is walk-ins only.
Happy hour runs Monday to Friday, 4 to 7 PM.