Gus' Sip & Dip

Cocktail bar buyouts and happy hours in River North

River North
Up to 80 guests
2 spaces

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

About Gus' Sip & Dip

Gus' Sip & Dip is a classic tavern-style cocktail bar in River North, Chicago, that hosts private parties and company events for up to 80 guests. Groups come for a list of thirty classic cocktails, tavern food and dipped sandwiches in a room the venue says ranks No. 27 on North America's 50 Best Bars.

There are two ways to book an event here. A full buyout gives a group the whole bar, reception-style with limited seating, for up to 80 guests. The semi-private Back Bar Lounge at the rear of the bar holds up to 25 guests at high-tops and booths, and is offered Tuesday to Thursday from 4PM to 7PM, which suits a birthday party or corporate happy hour.

Events are standing receptions rather than seated dinners. A buyout is served from the Tavern menu and the Back Bar Lounge from the Lounge menu, with dishes such as dipped sandwiches and shareables, alongside cocktails, beer, cider, burgundy and champagne. The room has a wraparound wood bar, white oak-paneled walls and leather booths, and several cocktails can be made without alcohol.

Events are planned with the venue, starting from the event type, date, start and end time and number of guests. The bar is 21 and over, walk-in only for regular service, and valet parking is available just outside at 51 W. Hubbard St.

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Planning your event

A group picks either a full buyout of the bar or the semi-private Back Bar Lounge, then plans the event with the venue around the date, times and guest count. Both options run reception-style with limited seating, with food from a set menu and drinks from the full cocktail list.

Vibe: A busy classic tavern with a wraparound wood bar, white oak-paneled walls and leather booths, known for its cocktails.
Space layout: One bar room built around a long wraparound wooden bar with stools and leather booths. The Back Bar Lounge sits at the rear of the room with high-top tables and booths. A full buyout opens the whole room to the group.
Private events: The Back Bar Lounge is the bar's only semi-private space and is offered Tuesday to Thursday from 4PM to 7PM. For a fully private party, the venue offers a full buyout of the bar. Planning starts from the event type, date, start and end time and number of guests.
Food & drinks: A buyout is served from the Tavern menu and the Back Bar Lounge from the Lounge menu, with tavern food such as dipped sandwiches and shareables. Drinks come from the bar's thirty classic cocktails plus beer, cider, burgundy and champagne. Several cocktails can be made without alcohol, and vegetarian and limited vegan options are offered.
Group size: Up to 25 guests in the Back Bar Lounge. Up to 80 guests for a full buyout. Both are reception-style with limited seating.

Spaces

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

Back Bar Lounge
A semi-private lounge at the back of the bar, suited to a birthday party or after-work happy hour.
Up to 25 · Semi-private
25max
Semi-private

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What this venue offers

Location

51 W Hubbard St Ste 100, Chicago, IL 60654

Good to know

21 and over only.
Walk-in only for regular service; private events are planned ahead.
Valet parking is available just outside, until 11pm daily.
A surcharge is added to all checks; guests may ask to have it removed.
Food is served until 12am Sunday to Thursday and 1am Friday and Saturday.
Kitty's, a separate bar upstairs at the same address, is a different venue.