Recent Love Letters

  • "River Room is an absolutely gorgeous space in Chicago, right on the river and across from Horner Park! We worked primarily with Monica, the event manager there and she absolutely was so helpful in making our dream wedding happen. We had a magical day, thanks in part to the venue. A bonus of booking this venue is that you will get a selection of Burning Bush brewery beers, great for beer fans. It’s also a perfect setup for catering, with an industrial space, and a BEAUTIFUL bridal suite. They also have a fantastic and thoughtfully designed audio set up. We had live ceremony musicians that performed outside and they were heard clearly. You’d never know they were outside! Truly, this venue was designed to be a winning wedding space and you couldn’t go wrong with the fantastic amenities and people that RR has to offer."

    - Eva

  • "Not only is the River Room absolutely gorgeous, but they are incredible to work with. They were great at communicating very timely throughout our entire planning process and through the entire wedding weekend. Monica really helped our vision come true and all of our vendors loved working with her. Professionalism and high quality is top of mind for the River Room, and it showed throughout the entire process. We also loved getting to feature their beers and had many wedding guests (and our DJ and our Day of Coordinator) commenting how much they loved it. You won't regret booking the River Room for your big day!"

    — Stephanie

  • "The River Room is a gorgeous space with exposed brick, elegant lighting and a fabulous outdoor patio overlooking the Chicago river and Horner Park beyond. It is a great escape in the city and a fabulous place for a party. We had my husband's 50th birthday there and the space, location and staff were excellent. They made specialty cocktails named after him, had 4 beers of our choice on tap and a fun and friendly bartender. Easy to bring in any neighborhood food. There is even a little parking lot that we could use for those who were driving. I highly recommend this event space!"

    — Suzy

  • "My husband and I couldn't have imagined a more perfect venue for our recent wedding! River Room is a beautiful space with everything we were looking for from the indoor/outdoor cohesion, flexibility in making the space set up exactly how we wanted, and amazing staff who made sure our day went off without a hitch. We loved how River Room provides the industrial Chicago vibe with the brick walls while also providing the natural, romantic vibe with the river and park backdrop, large outdoor patio space, and lighting. Our family, friends, and vendors were all highly complementary of River Room as well. Bonus is the very reasonable price point compared to other similar venues. We definitely recommend for weddings or any event!"

    — Shannon

  • "We hosted our daughter's Bat Mitzvah at the River Room at Burning Bush and had the best time! Monica was communicative, patient, helpful and full of good ideas! The space is super flexible and so pretty that we hardly needed to bring in any outside decor. Parking was easy for our guests. And, of course, the beer was delicious! I highly recommend this spot for hosting a special event!"

    — Rachel

  • "The event space is lovely with the ability to have both an indoor and outdoor experience. The folks at the River Room were very accommodating -- we were able to have a food truck pull up, the drinks were great, and the venue was beautiful. I received many compliments from our guests. Thank you to the staff at the River Room for making our graduation party so successful."

    — Mita

  • "Monica and her team were great and professional. The bar and special beers they brew in-house are amazing!! This place is great for any type of event you want! It’s a gorgeous venue and at night with the lights and sunset it is very romantic. Friends and family still could not believe how amazing this place was. Best wedding ever!"

    — Paola

  • "The venue itself is the epitome of sophisticated urban elegance. The moment attendees entered... they were greeted by a breathtaking space that seamlessly combines modern design with classic charm, creating an ambiance that exudes both grandeur and intimacy."

    — Stephanie (Chicago, IL)

  • "There is no better place to host an event than the RiverRoom at Burning Bush Brewery. It’s the modern look of bridal suite, the refined industrial look of the event space, and the beautiful views of the Chicago river. Adam Boor is hands down the best event manager in the business."

    — Brandon

  • "The venue is absolutely stunning - on the river, indoor and outdoor space, tucked away but accessible, lots of green - and the staff are professional and communicative. THANK YOU to Adam and to all the River Room staff that worked hard to ensure everything ran smoothly."

    — Hannah

  • "Would highly recommend River Room as a wedding reception venue. Adam was great to work with, super flexible and happy to meet any of our requests...The space was awesome, our guests loved the river balcony for photos and hanging out. "

    — Eleanor

  • "We couldn’t have been more pleased to have had River Room at Burning Bush Brewery as our wedding venue. It’s a beautiful multi-purpose space with gorgeous exposed brick and chandeliers, sitting on the north branch of the Chicago River, with outdoor space at your disposal."

    — Tanya