Rockwell on the River is located on the scenic North Branch of the Chicago River. Formerly a manufacturing complex, this unique building features a dramatic venue with over 16,000 square feet of the main event space with an additional 3,000 square feet of river deck and staging areas. The architectural details from top to bottom include high lofted double bow truss ceilings, skylights, and exposed brick and timber construction. On the bottom, are Black Locust end-grain woodcuts installed to give a seamless view to the riverfront.
10 - Highboy Tables
10 - Cabaret Table
10 - 8ft Rectangle Tables
10 - 6ft Rectangle Tables
25 - 8ft x 4ft Dining Tables
Metal Bar Structures
250 Metal Cross Back Chairs
Adjustable Draping Easily Divisible to Transform the Space
Venue Staff:
Facility Representative
Maintenance Staff
INCLUSIONS
16,000 sq feet in main space| 3,000 sq. feet of outdoor space | 3,000 sq feet of staging space 500+ person capacity
CAPACITIES
The amenities at Rockwell on the River include a 1,300 square foot catering kitchen, distinctive bars, tables and chairs, artfully designed restrooms, a convenient loading dock, and many details making the space exceptional. And the Rockwell series of buildings features a Distillery, Brewery, Roastery, and a Marina - all connected by Italian cobble-stones designed and individually installed to mimic the movement of the Chicago River!
Either by land or sea, getting to Rockwell on the River is easy. Off the Kennedy expressway at the Kimball or California exits, or come by boat (35 minutes from downtown). Ideal for social, corporate, or not-for-profit events, Rockwell on the River will delight and surprise audiences the moment they arrive on site. This exceptional venue will make your event a very unique experience!
GUESTS
VENUE FEE
BASED ON 12-HOUR RENTAL :
4 HOUR SET UP | 6 HOUR EVENT | 2 HOUR TEAR DOWN
DAY
2023
2025
2024
UP TO 250
SUN – THURS
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
$ 8,500
$9,500
$12,500
$ 8,500
$11,500
$14,500
$ 8,500
$10,500
$13,500
50% deposit of Venue Fee AND $2,000 deposit of Bar Contract is due to secure date reservation
New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Sunday before Memorial
Day, 4th of July, Sunday before Labor Day
SATURDAY PRICING APPLIES
251 AND UP
SUN – THURS
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
$9,500
$10,500
$13,500
$9,500
$12,500
$15,500
$9,500
$11,500
$14,500