City Hall

City Center, Near Public Transit

AV, In-House Tables/Chairs

Rustic, Outdoor Space, Meeting/Conference Space

Max Seated

300

Max Reception

1800

East Entrance, 838 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642

Located in Chicago’s West Loop, City Hall blends historic industrial character with bold, flexible event design. The column-free venue features soaring 40-foot ceilings, original brick, steel trusses, skylights, a dramatic stone bar, and customizable lighting. City Hall, adjoining Recess, and the expansive outdoor patio create versatile options for weddings, corporate events, galas, conferences, product launches, and social celebrations, with built-in amenities and production capabilities supporting events of nearly any style, size, or scale with ease.

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Max Seated

300

Max Reception

1800

City Center, Near Public Transit

AV, In-House Tables/Chairs

Rustic, Outdoor Space, Meeting/Conference Space

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259 Seated | 400 Reception

Recess

Recess offers 3,700 square feet of flexible indoor space anchored by a 40-foot wooden bar and roll-top glass garage doors opening toward the patio. Natural light, lounge seating, and two raised platforms create a relaxed setting for seated dinners, cocktail receptions, after-parties, corporate gatherings, and semi-private celebrations throughout the year.

578 Reception

The Patio

The Patio at Recess delivers 14,000 square feet of open-air event space surrounded by colorful shipping containers and flexible gathering areas. Two containers transform into bars, while a raised center platform creates a natural focal point for receptions, entertainment, or semi-private events. Heating extends its seasonal versatility into cooler weather.

300 Seated | 200 Seated with Dance Floor | 987 Reception

City Hall

City Hall’s 5,400-square-foot event space pairs industrial architecture with polished, timeless details. Forty-foot ceilings, exposed brick, steel trusses, skylights, and a 37-foot stone bar frame the column-free hall, while customizable lighting and production capabilities support weddings, galas, conferences, presentations, receptions, and large-scale corporate events with flexible layouts throughout the venue.