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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

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