The Broken Barrel Bar

The Broken Barrel Bar is a Lincoln Park sports bar in Chicago that hosts private events for groups of 15 to 300. It suits company outings, charity events, game day gatherings and celebrations with friends, with house-smoked food, local beers and plenty of TVs.

Groups can choose from a range of event spaces. The upper Private Mezzanine holds about 60 guests, and the outdoor Beer Garden, about 2,000 square feet with its own bar, holds up to 200. The venue's published range for groups runs from 15 to 300 guests.

The kitchen cooks from scratch and smokes its own meats, and the bar pours a wide selection of local beers alongside a cocktail menu. For groups, the bar has served large format cocktails and drink troughs of canned drinks on ice. The room has exposed brick from the original 1800s building and graffiti art, and the beer garden has communal tables, bleacher seating and giant Jenga. TVs throughout make it a natural spot for a watch party.

For a private party or corporate event, the venue works with each group to coordinate the details, from the space to food and drinks. The bar is on Southport Avenue in Lincoln Park and serves brunch on weekends.