Woodie's Flat

Sports bar party floors and buyouts in Old Town

Old Town
Up to 150 guests
5 spaces

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

About Woodie's Flat

Woodie's Flat is a three-floor sports bar in Old Town, Chicago that hosts birthday parties, watch parties and corporate events for 9 up to 150 guests. Groups can take a table block, a section, a full floor, the patio or the whole bar, and the TVs on every floor make it an easy pick for a game-day party.

Four areas can be booked. The Main Floor + Bar seats 38 plus bar seating and is semi-private. The 2nd Floor Bar Event Space seats 70 with its own bar and can be booked in sections or as a private floor. The Bottom Lounge is a private lower-level party room for up to 60 standing or 28 seated. The two-tier Outdoor Patio seats 70. A full venue buyout holds 150.

Groups eat from food and beverage packages built around the house-smoked wings and bar menu, and event-specific cocktails can be arranged. The room is loud and casual, with large flatscreen TVs, weekend DJs on the second floor and seasonal decor for Halloween, the winter holidays and St. Patrick's Day. With the whole second floor reserved, a group can usually have the game sound on.

Private events are planned with the Woodie's Flat events team, who block off the tables or floors and can add a DJ, entertainment or a team-building activity. Parties can be booked up to 12 months ahead, and 4 to 6 weeks of lead time is recommended; game days fill up first. Outside food is not allowed, though a cake from a commercial bakery is.

Planning your event

An event at Woodie's Flat starts with choosing a space, from a few tables to a full floor or a 150-person buyout. The events team then sets the food and beverage package, any custom cocktails and extras such as a DJ, and blocks off the space for the group.

Vibe: A loud, casual sports bar with dive bar energy, large TVs on every floor, weekend DJs upstairs and seasonal themed decor.
Space layout: Three floors plus a two-tier patio. The main floor has the street-level bar and dining room. The second floor has its own full bar and can be split into sections or booked whole. The Bottom Lounge is a separate lower-level room. The patio has umbrellas. The whole venue can be bought out.
Private events: Semi-private and private events run from groups of 9 to a full buyout. The events team can block off tables, areas or whole floors, and can arrange a DJ, entertainment or a team-building activity. Parties can be booked up to 12 months ahead, with 4 to 6 weeks of lead time recommended, though last-minute groups are sometimes possible. Game days are the busiest dates.
Food & drinks: Food and beverage packages are offered for groups, built around the house-smoked wings, nachos, pork fries, pretzels and other bar food. Seasonal or event-specific cocktails can be made for a party. The full bar also pours beer and non-alcoholic THC seltzers.
Group size: From 9 guests. Bottom Lounge: 28 seated or 60 standing. Main Floor + Bar: 38 seated plus bar seats. 2nd Floor: 70 seated plus bar seats. Patio: 70 seated. Full buyout: 150.

Spaces

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

Main Floor + Bar
The street-level bar and dining room, suited to happy hours and pre-game gatherings.
Up to 38 · Semi-private
38max
Semi-private

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What this venue offers

Location

1535 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

Good to know

No outside food for private events; a cake from a commercial bakery is allowed
Kitchen open until 11PM; bar open until 2AM most nights and 3AM Saturday
Game sound is usually possible when the full second floor is reserved
Holiday decor stays up from December through early February
Dog-friendly patio
Game days fill up, so book early

Woodie's Flat

About Woodie's Flat

Planning your event

Spaces

Main Floor + Bar

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What this venue offers

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Bottom Lounge

Outdoor Patio

2nd Floor Bar Event Space

Full Venue Buyout