Modern-industrial luxury along the Chicago River
River Room at Burning Bush Brewery is a stylish, versatile wedding and event venue located in Chicago, Illinois. Hosting occasions of all kinds, from corporate events to fundraisers to weddings, it's the perfect setting for a cool and contemporary celebration.
The interior of River Room at Burning Bush Brewery can be configured in various ways to suit events of different sizes and styles. It can accommodate a maximum of 225 guests standing, or 250 if the outdoor deck is included. It can also host between 150 and 200 guests for a seated event. The exposed-brick walls give the space a chic industrial feel, while floor-to-ceiling windows and 14-foot ceilings make it bright and airy. You may opt to open the space up to the outdoor deck, which offers picturesque west-facing views of the Chicago River and Horner Park. This secluded setting is perfect for sunset ceremonies and cocktail hours. What's more, the venue also boasts a luxurious get-ready space for your pre-wedding prep, complete with three vanity stations, a refrigerator, and a wardrobe.
River Room at Burning Bush Brewery works with some of the best local caterers and vendors to ensure your event runs flawlessly. They may also welcome outside vendors on a case-by-case basis.
A wide range of amenities are included with your rental, such as:
- tables
- chairs
- glassware
- a video projector and screen
- and a state-of-the-art sound system.
You'll also have the use of a mobile bar with six beer taps. Your booking comes with an on-site manager present throughout your event to provide support. In addition, the venue is wheelchair-accessible and equipped with WiFi, and offers free parking for guests. To find out more, contact River Room at Burning Bush Brewery today.
+2 years in business
5 team members
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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 Apr-Nov.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor 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 250
Settings
Beach
Waterfront
Brewery & Distillery
Industrial & Warehouse
Loft
Park
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
Food & Catering
Planning
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Reviews
5.0
out of 5.010 reviews
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River Room in Chicago received glowing reviews from multiple couples who had their weddings there, praising the beautiful space both indoors and outdoors, accommodating staff, and flexibility for different wedding sizes. Monica, the event manager, was highlighted for her helpfulness and professionalism in ensuring smooth event coordination. The venue's all-in-one location, inclusive drink packages featuring in-house brewery options, and stunning backdrop of the river and nearby park were major highlights. Overall, River Room was highly recommended for creating magical and unforgettable wedding experiences.Review photos
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Garrett K
5.0
3/12/2025
The team at River Room was amazing start to finish. This is a hidden gem in Chicago venues. It's in a really picturesque spot right on the river and the interior is great and malleable with a low lift on decorations to look great (or at least I hope our wedding looked good!). The team was very fast and knowledgeable with all communications. Any shifts we asked for were very coolly handled. The beverage package is through them and it was affordable with some great beers. Load in/load out was a breeze because of the location and the flexible timing. Our wedding was ~125 and it was more than perfect in size. It felt like the space could flex and deflate really easily to accommodate different sizes. Honestly, can't think of a hiccup or anything that wasn't handled great.
Beth S
5.0
3/11/2025
We had our 150 guest wedding here in early November 2024, and I cannot recommend the River Room enough! The space is beautiful inside and out! We love the patio space along the Chicago River - luckily the weather cooperated with us and we were able to set up an arch/trellis outside to make the ceremony both indoors and outdoors. We loved all the exposed brick inside and the high ceilings in the space. The beers were great and the bartenders were hustling! Monica was super helpful leading up to the event and over the course of the day in making sure everything went smooth. Honestly everything was perfect 10/10!
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Will R
5.0
3/07/2025
We were married at the River Room in October and it was a dream venue from start to finish. Monica and the entire River Room team were wonderful in the planning process and were excellent on the day of. They could not have been more helpful and excited to make sure the wedding felt unique to us.
The venue itself is a perfect all-in-one location which is what we wanted for our day. It started with our wedding party pictures across the street at Horner Park, then some pre-ceremony cocktails leading to beautiful outdoor ceremony right on the river, followed by more cocktails before a chandelier lit dinner inside, capped off with a dance party with party lights. The patio was also perfect for those who wanted to chat under the stars away from the music. The audio system inside and out were great. The kitchen is huge and and your vendors will love it.
Could not recommend River Room enough. Amazing people. Special place.
Jonathan G
5.0
3/07/2025
Long overdue review for our wedding in October 2024 - and there's so much to say! The River Room caught our eye from the very start of our venue search, and even though we toured multiple spaces after the RR, there was never even a competition.
Monica was super helpful throughout the process and served as a wonderful point of contact with any inquiries we had about set up, tech, logistics, and the area. She was also super flexible with our day-of timeline and helped everything run smoothly.
The space itself is stunning, but also provides a more down-to-earth atmosphere. We loved that the space allowed for flexibility on an indoor/outdoor ceremony if the weather changed for the worse. And we're also just suckers for exposed brick. They also had an incredible in-house sound system that made it easy for our DJ to streamline their set up. The location was also great for party photos, since it sits right across from a beautiful park with gorgeous sightlines.
We loved that the drink package included options from their in-house brewery and a free tasting to determine the menu. Lots of fun options for every taste.
We cannot reccommend the River Room enough.
Kristin J
5.0
2/27/2025
We had the most magical wedding day at The River Room in Chicago on August 24th. The ceremony space provided stunning views of the river and the perfect backdrop for our celebration. We were blessed with a beautiful sunny day, and right across the river at Horner Park, we had an unforgettable spot for our first look and portraits.
A huge thank you to Monica, The River Rooms event manager! She went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly, taking care of every detail with grace and efficiency. Monica made sure a constant flow of cold beer was available for me, my groom. What made me so happy was seeing her provided drinks throughout the night to my father, who is disabled, which was a thoughtful and much-appreciated gesture as his needs are even more important to me than mine!
We cannot recommend The River Room enough to anyone seeking a breathtaking venue on the river. It truly made our wedding day unforgettable, and we’re so grateful to have had our special day there. It was truly the most beautiful day of our lives. & if your beer lover, their selection of beers is incredible!
Breigh C
5.0
10/18/2024
We booked River Room to host our post-elopement reception and it could not have possibly been more perfect. The space itself is absolutely gorgeous, and I really feel it’s such a great value for everything you get between the indoor/outdoor space, lounge furniture, beautiful bridal suite, planning assistance, and the extremely reasonable drink packages. We even had a firepit and s'mores! Monica was an absolute DREAM to work with; everytime we met with her it seriously felt like we were spending time with a friend we’ve known forever! She brought all of our visions to life and was there the entire night to ensure everything ran smoothly. A really fun part of booking with River Room is that you get to use their beers as part of your drink package. We were able to go in for a tasting with some friends in order to determine which beers we wanted to offer our guests, which was such an exciting pre-reception event that we really appreciated. We are so grateful to have booked River Room and to have worked with all of their staff, and it will always be such a special place to us!
Breanna U
5.0
10/08/2024
We got married at river room and our day was absolutely perfect. The venue is gorgeous. A perfect backdrop to the river and the inside is spacious and gorgeous. Monica was an absolute pleasure to work with. She pays attention to every single detail and makes sure it is all executed properly. Her communication is spectacular and she is also such an awesome person. Our wedding was literally flawless thanks to this venue. We didn’t have to worry about a single thing as it was being taken care of by Monica! she truly is incredible and we couldn’t have asked for a better place to get married!!!!
Eva B
5.0
9/29/2024
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.
Stephanie R
5.0
8/16/2024
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. Many friends now have a new go-to brewery and are planning on ordering some beer to go as well. We took a majority of our pictures there as well and they all looked so stunning. We loved being able to use the patio and give our guests options to be outside on the perfect summer night. You won't regret booking the River Room for your big day!
Tanya R
5.0
1/01/2024
We couldn’t have been more pleased to have had River Room at Burning Bush Brewery as our 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. The bridal suite is beautiful with skylights and the bathrooms are brand new (actually the entire space is brand news). Adam and his team are incredibly accommodating, allowing us to visit many times to view the space even after we signed the contract. He helped us plan our wedding and we are grateful to him and the entire River Room team for their kindness, flexibility, and professionalism. To put it succinctly, I highly recommend this venue!
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