Black Barrel Tavern

Private party room and bar buyouts in the West Loop

West Loop
Up to 150 guests

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

About Black Barrel Tavern

Black Barrel Tavern is a sports-friendly bar and restaurant in the West Loop, Chicago, hosting private parties and buyouts for up to 150 guests. It suits planners who want a lively tavern setting with TVs, a long bar and late hours for a birthday party, corporate event or game watch.

Groups can book the private room, which takes parties large or small, seated or standing. For bigger events, Choose Chicago lists a complete buyout of the tavern for up to 150 guests, with 110 standing reception style or 85 seated banquet style. The venue also has a lounge with a long bar, a dining room and a patio, and Choose Chicago lists two meeting rooms totaling 1,200 square feet of event space.

Food comes from a scratch kitchen serving updated Americana fare, and Choose Chicago lists a group menu and on-site catering. Each party picks from a range of food options and a cash bar or open bar, with craft beer and a signature cocktail list on hand. The room is stylish and sports-friendly, with a red-lit bar and TVs showing Chicago games.

Events are planned with the venue, which sets the food options and bar package with each group. Choose Chicago lists on-site audio/visual equipment, Wi-Fi and ADA access. The bar stays open until 2am on weeknights and 3am on Saturdays, and weekend brunch runs Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 3pm.

Planning your event

A party at Black Barrel Tavern starts with choosing the private room or a full buyout of the West Loop tavern. The venue then works out the food options and a cash bar or open bar package with the group, and the event runs with the scratch kitchen and bar staff on site.

Vibe: A stylish, sports-friendly neighborhood tavern with a long red-lit bar, TVs showing Chicago games and late hours.
Space layout: A lounge with a long bar, a dining room, a patio and a private room for events. Choose Chicago lists two meeting rooms totaling 1,200 square feet, and a complete buyout of the venue.
Private events: The private room takes parties large or small, seated or standing. For larger groups, Choose Chicago lists a complete buyout of the tavern. Events are planned with the venue, which agrees the food options and bar package with each group.
Food & drinks: Parties choose from a range of food options from the scratch-made Americana kitchen, with a cash bar or open bar. Choose Chicago lists a group menu and on-site catering. Craft beer and a signature cocktail list are on the bar.
Group size: The private room takes parties large or small. A full buyout holds up to 150 guests, with 85 seated banquet style or 110 standing reception style, according to Choose Chicago.

Spaces

1 space, smallest first. Prices are starting rates before taxes and fees.

Full Venue Buyout
The whole West Loop tavern reserved for one group, suited to large birthday parties, company parties and holiday parties.
Up to 150 · Private
150max
Private

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What this venue offers

Location

1061 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607

Good to know

Open until 2am Monday to Friday and 3am on Saturday; the kitchen closes at 10pm Sunday to Wednesday and 11pm Thursday to Saturday
Weekend brunch Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 3pm
Choose Chicago lists the venue as ADA compliant, with Wi-Fi and on-site audio/visual equipment
TVs around the bar show Chicago sports games