Amenities

Included with Your Rental:

  • Manager On-site

  • 1200 square ft. deck overlooking the Chicago River and Horner Park

  • Large Windows and glass overhead door provide loads of natural light

  • Private Suite / Green Room

  • Three Site Visits

  • Top Quality House Sound System

  • Beautiful Exposed Brick Walls

  • Year-Round Climate Control

  • Free WiFi

  • Free Parking

  • Large Modern Restrooms

  • Mobile Bars with 6 Beer Taps

  • ADA Accessible

  • Easy access to the highway and main thoroughfares 

  • Pet Friendly (case per case basis)

  • Video Projector with large projection screen

  • Tables & Chairs

  • Glassware


Optional Add-Ons

  • Security and Extra Bar Staff

  • Uplighting

  • Valet

  • Heat lamps

  • Outdoor furniture & firepit with s’mores bar

Policies

Payments & Charges

Deposit is collected on the day the contract is signed. The deposit amount is based on 50% space rental and 50% estimated beverage package costs. Beverage packages, final guest count and final payment for the event are due 2 weeks prior to the event.

Because weekend dates book so far in advance, we recommend to book your wedding or special event now. As weddings take many months to plan, most Friday, Saturday and Sunday dates can be fully booked up to a year in advance. Be sure to allow yourself enough advance time to book our space!

Minimum Guest Count

For events taking place on a Saturday in Peak Season (April 1st - November 15th, 2026), a minimum guest count of 100 is required on the bar package.

Cancellation

River Room will offer a refund if the client chooses to cancel within 7 days of booking. Beyond that, River Room will refund the client’s deposit less a $1,000 cancellation fee if submitted more than 3 months prior to the event date. Cancellations submitted less than 3 months from the event date booked will result in loss of the total deposit paid.

Non-Profit

River Room is a community and neighborhood oriented facility. We aim to help and support good causes. We offer reduced rates for Nonprofits. Pricing varies based on availability and timing. NFP 501C3 Documentation Required.

Hold

We allow a 72 hour courtesy hold on any one available date. The date will be agreed upon in writing. Once the 72 hours have passed, we will release the space to another interested party.

Liability Insurance

We require Special Event Liability Insurance for your event. Certificates are due no later than thirty (30) days prior to your event date. The insurance must have a single liability limit of not less than $1 million and a general aggregate liability limit of not less than $2 million.

Insurance can be acquired for roughly $175 from sites like www.wedsure.com and www.wedsafe.com.

Glitter and Confetti

Glitter and Confetti (or balloons filled with glitter or confetti) are not permitted. There will be a fee assessed if glitter or confetti is used.