Host Your Event in Ravenswood

Indigo & Violet Studio is a full-service craft studio! With exposed brick walls, large windows, and plenty of space for creative expression, this relaxed space is a great fit for adult birthdays, bachelorettes, and small shower celebrations. Our most popular party projects include watercolor, macrame, floral, plant, and wreaths for all seasons! Inquire for custom projects and themes to fit your event. View the Indigo & Violet Studio Website

Contact: info@indigoandviolet.com | Indigo & Violet Private Events Inquiry

Capacity: 20

Founded in 2024, Bartleby’s is a sweet spot for ice cream and other frozen treats. Bartleby’s interior has a fresh-but-classic kitsch feel, perfect for smaller events and pop-ups. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a private event at Bartleby’s, located just a short walk from the Irving Park Brown Line Station! View Bartleby’s website

Contact: herman@bartlebysicecream.com | Bartleby’s Private Events Page

Capacity: 25

An exposed brick loft studio with soaring 14-ft ceilings available for intimate gatherings, workshops, brunch, dinner parties, bridal or baby showers, and birthday parties. Tall west-facing windows allow ample natural light, beautiful during golden hour. This unit has ground-level door entrance to the street for easy entry and unloading!

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Capacity: 30

THE HIVE Chicago is an inclusive dance education studio offering a wide variety of drop-in classes from beginner level to intermediate. THE HIVE also opens its doors as a rehearsal, meeting, and creative space. Boasting spring hardwood flooring and a sophisticated sound system, this studio space is perfect for rehearsals, movement practice, creative workshops, and other small to medium-sized gatherings. View THE HIVE Website

Contact: buzz@thehive.dance | THE HIVE’s Rentals Page

Capacity: 30+

DANCE COLONY Studios is a dance studio for young creatives. This space is equipped with three studios available for rent, each with its own unique character. With lofty 18′ ceilings, spacious open floors, and quality overhead lights and sound systems in each studio, these are ideal for rehearsals, photoshoots, workshop pop-ups, and medium-sized parties or meetings. View the DANCE COLONY Studios Website

Contact: buzz@thecolony.dance | DANCE COLONY’s Rentals Page

Capacity: Inquire with venue

Demo Brewing Company is a hidden gem of a nanobrewery in Ravenswood! This intimate, quirky space, complete with exposed brewing tanks, fun decor, and plenty of hanging plants, offers a cozy backdrop for smaller-scale events like birthday parties, engagement celebrations, work outings, and more. Private bookings are available Mondays and Tuesdays after 4 PM, or Wednesday through Sunday at either open or close hours. View Demo’s Website

Contact: info@demobrewery.com

Capacity: <40

VIN312 Winery’s elegant tasting room provides the perfect backdrop for any occasion. Enjoy exquisite wines, gourmet cuisine, and unparalleled hospitality in a setting that blends dim rustic charm with modern sophistication. View WIN312’s Website

Contact: VIN312’s Private Events Form

Capacity: Inquire with venue

Hammy Wammy is a three-room storefront studio and private event space for rent. The interior is stylishly dreamy, flush with neon, color splashes, and plenty of oddball decor, making it a haven for creative types around the city. Established in 2023, Hammy Wammy is one of Chicago’s hottest hidden gems for photoshoots, parties, markets, and more.

Contact: View the Peerspace listing!

Capacity: 50

Thirteen years ago, Begyle became the first taproom to open along the Ravenswood Industrial Corridor. This laid-back community favorite offers reservations for large groups of up to 50 people. (Groups under 15 people are encouraged to simply stop by the taproom for first come, first serve space.) Note: Begyle is not a private event space—reservations are held in a shared room that is open to the public. View the Begyle Website

Contact: Begyle Reservation Request Form

Capacity: 50

Is/Was Brewing is a Chicago-based producer of artisanal beers, most known for their Saison brews. Located on the upper edge of Ravenswood, the Is/Was taproom is a little slice of home-away-from-home: bright, poppy, and entirely earnest. It’s an enviable spot for small and medium-sized gatherings of all kinds. View the Is/Was Website

Contact: Is/Was Brewing Contact Form

Capacity: Inquire with venue

The Space Community Studio is a dedicated studio designed for teachers and wellness practitioners looking to share their passion and expertise with others. This is a tranquil, well-lit, open-floor venue for medium-sized classes and events, equipped with yoga apparatus and infrared heat panels. View the Space Community Studio Website

Contact: info@thespacecommunitystudio.com | View Rentals Page

Capacity: 60

With a laid-back interior, an outdoor patio, and plenty of delicious brews on tap, Spiteful Brewing offers weekend and weekday reservations for private events of up to 100 guests. This is a great summery pick with plenty of natural light coming in from the garage door windows, perfect for parties, pop-ups, and more! Visit Spiteful’s Website

Contact: info@spitefulbrewing.com | Spiteful’s Private Events Form

Capacity: 80 indoors | 100 incl. outdoor patio

Ravenswood Loft is a large, adaptable loft space suited to all types of events. For guests seeking to create their own look and feel, this space is easily DIY-able—however, Ravenswood Loft also offers full-service event planning services upon request and can arrange everything from decor to entertainment coordination. View the Ravenswood Loft Website

Contact: ravenswoodloft@gmail.com | Ravenswood Loft Private Events Page

Capacity: 80 seated | 100 standing

The first distillery established in Chicago since Prohibition, KOVAL is a lush, airy space perfect for large events and intimate gatherings alike. The bar in the tasting room is stocked with premium spirits made in-house and a team of expert mixologists ready to craft unforgettable cocktails. View KOVAL’s Website

Contact: events@kovaldistillery.com | KOVAL Private Events Page

Capacity: 91 indoors| 241 incl. outdoor patio

Dovetail Brewery is an iconic neighborhood hang with a surprisingly generous second-floor loft-style event space. Their atmospheric Barrel Loft is 5,000 square feet and holds up to 120 people. With a beautiful backdrop of their signature lambic-style beers barrel aging, this space is perfect for private events like birthday and retirement parties, bachelorette/bachelor celebrations, baby and bridal showers, corporate gatherings, and more. View the Dovetail Website

Contact: info@dovetailbrewery.com | Dovetail’s Private Events Page

Capacity: 120

Half Acre Beer Co.’s homebase is a transformed bow truss factory building featuring a taproom and seasonal beer garden with full-service dining and a retail shop. For those looking to reserve events and parties in this hip, rustic space, Half Acre offers a variety of reservation packages, ranging from large party reservations (10-20 guests) to fully private events (150+ guests). Visit the Half Acre Beer Co. Website

Contact: Half Acre Beer Co. Events Form

Capacity: 150+

Just beyond local favorite cafe Bad Coffee lies Live Bash Chicago, a flexible 5,900 sq. ft. stage and event space for performances, rehearsals, filming, small events, and creative productions. With sky-high ceilings, atmospheric lighting, a premium sound system, and a stage with seating for 150, Live Bash is an easy go-to for high-energy crowds. View the Live Bash Website

Contact: Live Bash Peerspace Listing

Capacity: 150

Cultivate by Forbidden Root is a family-friendly brewpub with an elevated vibe, serving up foeder-aged botanical beers, unique cocktails, and one-of-a-kind dishes made over a woodfire hearth. Spacious and inviting, Cultivate is an excellent pick for private events, even boasting a private taproom with its own dedicated bar and staff. View the Cultivate by Forbidden Root Website

Contact: Cultivate’s Private Events Form

Capacity: 155

DANK Haus is a nonprofit dedicated to German cultural preservation consisting of a museum, art gallery, library, and language school. It’s also home to four elegant event spaces: the Brauhaus Room, Marunde Ballroom, Skyline Lounge, and Terrasse. Each space provides a unique setting and character for a variety of formal events, including weddings, cocktail parties, and corporate functions. View the DANK Haus Website

Contact: contact@dankhaus.com | DANK Haus Venue Inquiry Form

Capacity: Brauhaus Room—100 seated | Marunde Ballroom—250 seated, 400 standing | Skyline Lounge—90 seated | Terrasse—60 seated

River Room at Burning Bush is a picturesque, exposed brick, fully customizable event space with wonderful industrial charm. Large windows provide loads of natural light with views of Horner Park and the Chicago River. With 14ft ceilings and 3,500 square feet of space, this warm and inviting space is a wonderful pick to host your party or special event. View the River Room Website

Contact: info@riverroomchicago.com | River Room’s Event Request Form

Capacity: 200 seated | 220+ standing

Formerly a print warehouse and production space, Ravenswood Event Center is an industrial urban loft and dedicated space for large events like weddings, galas, corporate events and more. REC comprises two unique spaces: the Billboard Factory Atrium & Loft—most popular as a wedding venue—and the Billboard Showroom, commonly used for live shows, parties and mitzvahs, fundraising events, and large corporate functions. View the REC Website

Contact: events@ravenswoodeventcenter.com | REC Contact Form

Capacity: 400 seated | 600 standing

Artifact Events is a picturesque multi-floor dedicated event space right here in Ravenswood. Each floor, along with the outdoor courtyard, functions as a unique space capable of accommodating hundreds. This antique industrial space is well-suited for large events such as weddings, live events, conferences, product launches, commercial production, and fundraising galas. View the Artifact Events Website

Contact: info@artifacteventschicago.com | Artifact Events Inquiry Form

Capacity: 100-300 seated | 1500 cocktail-style