Sparrow

Cocktail lounge sections and bar buyouts in the Gold Coast

Gold Coast
Up to 130 guests
3 spaces

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

About Sparrow

Sparrow, a rum cocktail lounge in the Gold Coast, Chicago, hosts private parties, birthday parties and buyouts for 10 to 130 guests. It sits in the candlelit lobby bar of a 1927 Art Deco apartment building on Elm Street, a fit for groups who want a cocktail party rather than a dinner.

Groups can book three options. The Front Lounge, beside the entrance, holds up to 20 guests with exclusive use of the area. The Semi Private Lounge, at the back right of the bar, holds up to 35 with seated and standing tables and a server. A Full Bar Buyout gives a private party the whole bar for up to 130 guests.

An event here is about drinks: rum-focused classic cocktails, sipping rums, spirit-free cocktails, wine and beer. There is no kitchen, so groups can bring in food or catering when it is agreed during booking, and the bar can set out tables for a spread. The room is dim and warm, with banquettes, upholstered chairs and palms. At a buyout, hosts can play their own music, bring a DJ or live music, and turn the Semi Private Lounge into a dance floor.

Planning starts with the space and guest count, and food, cake and decorations are agreed during booking. Section reservations need a contract, a deposit and a card on file, and buyouts are paid in full 3 days before the event. Deposits are refundable up to 30 days out. All guests must be 21+, the bar is wheelchair accessible, and parking is on the street.

Planning your event

A group picks the Front Lounge, the Semi Private Lounge or a Full Bar Buyout, then agrees food, cake and decorations with Sparrow during booking. A contract and deposit hold the date, and buyouts are paid in full 3 days before the party.

Vibe: A dim, candlelit Art Deco lobby bar with upholstered chairs, banquettes and palms. Conversation and classic rum cocktails set the tone, unless a buyout brings in a DJ or live music.
Space layout: A long bar with stools runs through the room. The Front Lounge sits beside the entrance, close to the bar. The Semi Private Lounge is the back right area, with a mix of seated and standing tables, and can become a dance floor during a buyout.
Private events: Two semi-private sections take groups of 10 or more, and a Full Bar Buyout makes the whole bar private. Section reservations need a contract, a deposit and a pre-authorized credit card. Buyouts are paid in full 3 days before the event. Deposits are refundable up to 30 days before. Outside food, cake and decorations are agreed during booking.
Food & drinks: Drinks are rum-focused cocktails, spirit-free cocktails, wine and beer. There is no food, plates or silverware on site, but the bar can provide tables for a spread. Groups may bring food or catering when it is discussed during booking, and there is limited cake storage.
Group size: Sections start at 10 guests. The Front Lounge holds up to 20, the Semi Private Lounge up to 35, and a Full Bar Buyout up to 130.

Spaces

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

Front Lounge
A semi-private lounge by the entrance for small birthday parties and cocktail gatherings of up to 20.
Up to 20 · Semi-private
20max
Semi-private

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What this venue offers

Location

12 W Elm St, Chicago, IL 60610

Good to know

All guests must be 21+ with a valid ID
Wheelchair accessible
No outdoor space
Street parking only
Bring your own food or catering, agreed during booking
Limited cake storage

About Sparrow

Planning your event

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Front Lounge

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Semi Private Lounge

Full Bar Buyout