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In Chicago, IL, Goose Island Beer Company is a wedding brewery venue that specializes in world-renowned beers. Within the working industrial space walls, the charming Barrel House is a dreamy and private location for romantic occasions. Floor-to-ceiling aging barrels line the ballroom with wagon wheel chandeliers and exposed rafters overhead to set the mood. A magical blend of rustic elegance and contemporary finesse exudes from this property, enticing couples to host their once-in-a-lifetime event here in the utmost style.
The staff behind the Barrel House at Goose Island Beer Company believe in unparalleled hospitality and refinement. With a combination of natural character and fine dining, the establishment is perfect for a night of dinner and dancing surrounded by loved ones. Newlyweds can enjoy the brewery's in-house craft beers in our beautiful rustic space with a guest list that ranges from 50 to 150 seated guests.
The featured wedding package includes a 10-hour rental time, complete with setting up and tearing down, as well as several event items, valet parking, and classic Goose Island brews for the duration of your wedding. Tables, steel chairs, and walnut high boys are all available. Other services include grounds security, valet parking, and audiovisual equipment for easy sharing of photos and videos.
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Starting prices
Reception
$8,500
Reception
$8,500
Ceremony
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Bar services
$20 per person
Catering
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Couples usually spend $9,000
Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees.
Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is May-Jun and Sept-Nov.
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Amenities
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 150
Settings
Brewery & Distillery
Industrial & Warehouse
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
9 reviews
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Goose Island Barrel House receives rave reviews for being the ideal wedding venue, with Lisa and her team receiving high praise for their exceptional service and accommodating nature. The venue itself is described as gorgeous, providing a beautiful backdrop for ceremonies and receptions alike. Guests appreciated the spacious setting, unique ambiance, and top-notch amenities like a well-equipped kitchen. The overall experience is highlighted by seamless coordination, helpful staff, and a memorable atmosphere, making Goose Island highly recommended for weddings.
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Abby S
5.0
8/09/2024
Goose Island was the perfect venue for our wedding! Lisa was fabulous to work with from the beginning and made our vision come to life! We received amazing comments about the venue we got married at from friends and family. Our day was perfect and we couldn't have asked for a better venue and team!
response08/23/2024
Thanks Abby! Wishing you and Ryan a lifetime of happiness! We were so honored to host your...
big day! :)
Cheers, Lisa
Bridget F
5.0
12/19/2023
Lisa and her team at Goose Island did an amazing job on Laura and Bryce's wedding day! As a wedding planner, I appreciated how responsive they were during the months of planning, and how helpful they were on the wedding day. You are in great hands if you choose this venue for your big day! :)
response12/20/2023
Thanks Bridget! You were awesome to work with as well, and we can't wait to put on another...
fabulous wedding with you!! :)
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Zoe P
5.0
11/01/2023
Lisa and the team at Goose Island were truly incredible. We had an amazingly smooth process with this venue and could not recommend it enough. At every corner they were willing to be flexible and accommodate things we might need, answer any questions and make room for some very untraditional events through our wedding. Everything was seamless and perfect and we could not have asked for a better venue or team. Goose Island was already a huge part of our lives, but now it forever will be. We love these people so much and again, we highly recommend this venue.
Shannon O
5.0
9/27/2023
EXCELLENT venue experience! As the event producer for Green Spoon Kitchen, I can’t recommend Goose Island Barrel House enough! We recently partnered as the catering team for a 130 guest wedding and it was fantastic! Lisa Carlson and her crew were friendly, collaborative, professional and so fun to work with! The venue itself is not only a beautiful space but is also well appointed (amazing kitchen, huge bar, parking, great restrooms for guests, beautiful tables and chairs, valet and security team). From the start Lisa was responsive to questions, clear with the details, and flexible. She really made sure that the many vendors who came together for this wedding were set up for success, and it showed. If you have an upcoming event and are still in search of the perfect space, don’t miss out on this venue. We are really looking forward to working there again soon!!
Andrew R
5.0
8/17/2023
Goose Island Barrel House was everything we could have asked for in a wedding venue! Working with Lisa and the team, we were able to enact everything we wanted. Everyone was super communicative, helpful, and great to work with! The venue is gorgeous and the beer was excellent; we cannot recommend them enough.
response08/18/2023
Thanks Andrew! It was a complete delight hosting your wedding! We're so extremely happy fo...
r you and Claire! Looking forward to having a beer with you again soon. :)
Cheers, Lisa
Sophia H
5.0
7/30/2023
My husband and I got married here last month, and it was a phenomenal experience. We decided to have both our ceremony and reception here, and I would highly recommend it as a beautiful place to get married. There was plenty of space for our guests, and the photos turned out beautiful with a gorgeous backdrop of barrels, exposed brick, and chandeliers with warm lighting. We received tons of compliments on how cool the venue was. Also, the beer was great and received tons of compliments on the selection as well.
Beyond how pretty the space is, Lisa was our Venue Coordinator and she knocked it out of the park. Any questions we had, she responded promptly and was very pleasant. She was also flexible and accommodating with requests we had. We never had to worry because she was on top of everything throughout the entire process and we knew we were in good hands. The staff that worked our event also were super warm to us and our guests, and they did an amazing job helping our day run smoothly. If you are thinking of this as a venue, I could not recommend it enough!
response07/31/2023
Thanks Sophia!! We were honored to be a part of the big day for you and Max. Hope to cheer...
s a beer with you again soon! :)
Elizabeth W
5.0
7/27/2023
The Goose Island Barrel Warehouse was INCREDIBLE! Lisa the venue manager was amazing and helped us make our dream day become a reality from our first meeting a year prior all the way to the big day.
The venue itself is gorgeous and made for the perfect setting to our boho/ industrial-chic theme. The main room is large enough to accommodate the ceremony and reception (with tables and dance floor) with very minimal room-flip (~110 people), the side/ smaller room made for a perfect entrance space for the procession and the wedding party entrance, as well as a great place for pictures. We also used it for the dinner service grazing boards and with multiple entrance/ exit areas, the flow through went very smoothly.
The kitchen space- I can honestly say my caterer gasped in excitement when she saw it. It's very modern with all the accomodations/ equiptment they needed and best yet it has a big window into the action when you're coming down the hallway to the bathrooms that the guests loved stopping to view.
Above all, the ambiance was just incredible. It's big enough to have everyone fit comfortably and speeches/ music could be heard anywhere in the main space, but not too big to where it feels empty/ not intimate. The wooden barrels, exposed brick, beamed ceilings and dimming chandeliers provided such an ideal setting that I didn't need to spend much on decorations.
Everything from the space itself to the extremely kind and accommodating staff was just perfect. I would recommend this 10 out of 10 times to everyone!!
response07/27/2023
Thanks Liz! We had such a great time hosting your wedding, and I still can't get over how ...
gorgeous the photos are! :) We wish you and Colin all the best and can't wait to cheers a beer with you again soon!
Cheers,
Lisa
MacKenzie B
5.0
2/11/2023
Can’t say enough about the staff, the space and experience we had! Everything was beautiful! The staff was responsive, accommodating, and made sure the day was perfect.
Thank you Goose!!
Paul C
5.0
3/21/2022
Goose Island was the perfect venue for our wedding reception. The space is beautiful, Courtney was responsive, helpful and flexible and the staff on the day were great. We had so many compliments from our guests about how cool the space was and how great the beer was. Cant thank everyone enough.
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