Bottom Lounge

Guest capacity

Up to 200 seated guests

About this venue

Bottom Lounge is a unique 18,000 sq. ft. multi-purpose event facility conveniently located in Chicago’s bustling West Loop, moments away from downtown Chicago and easily accessible from two expressways. Walking distance from Restaurant Row, Union Park, and the United Center, it is ideally situated for your wedding event. Upstairs at Bottom Lounge offers a sophisticated, creative, and versatile space with a cool, artistic feel. It boasts 5,000 sq. ft. of exposed brick indoor loft space that can be configured in endless arrangements to suit your needs, plus a full bar, DJ booth, PA system, and dance floor. At no additional cost, you also have access to an adjacent 2,000 sq. ft. rooftop deck for indoor/outdoor events. In addition to the indoor loft space and outdoor patio, every rental includes access to our in-house furniture and decor (candles, café lights, reclaimed wood farm tables & more), full kitchen & bar staff and on-site event planner and so much more!

Seated guest capacity

  • 200

Venue type

  • Industrial Spaces
  • Restaurants, Breweries
  • Urban Locations

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
1375 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607

Our event spaces

Upstairs at Bottom Lounge

A unique Chicago wedding venue, offering a sophisticated, versatile indoor/outdoor space with tons of amenities at an affordable price.

Upstairs at Bottom Lounge offers a sophisticated, creative, and versatile space with a cool, artistic feel. It boasts 5,000 square feet that can be configured in endless arrangements to suit your needs, a full bar and an adjacent 2,000 square foot rooftop deck that will leave a distinct impression no one will forget.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 250 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- Full service catering - Experienced waitstaff - 300 black wooden chairs - 20 132" round tables - 10 8' banquet tables - 10 hightop tables - Cutlery & plateware - Full bar + 8 beer taps - Raised dance floor - DJ booth - Stage + P.A. system - Digital projector - Wireless internet - Parking lot - Close to public transit - Separate & direct entrance - Handicap accessible - Chalkboard wall - Photo booth (additional fee) - Pinball machines (additional fee) - Dedicated event planner

Upstairs at Bottom Lounge

A unique Chicago wedding venue, offering a sophisticated, versatile indoor/outdoor space with tons of amenities at an affordable price.

Upstairs at Bottom Lounge offers a sophisticated, creative, and versatile space with a cool, artistic feel. It boasts 5,000 square feet that can be configured in endless arrangements to suit your needs, a full bar and an adjacent 2,000 square foot rooftop deck that will leave a distinct impression no one will forget.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 250 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- Full service catering - Experienced waitstaff - 300 black wooden chairs - 20 132" round tables - 10 8' banquet tables - 10 hightop tables - Cutlery & plateware - Full bar + 8 beer taps - Raised dance floor - DJ booth - Stage + P.A. system - Digital projector - Wireless internet - Parking lot - Close to public transit - Separate & direct entrance - Handicap accessible - Chalkboard wall - Photo booth (additional fee) - Pinball machines (additional fee) - Dedicated event planner

Available services that can be provided by Bottom Lounge

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Event coordinator
  • Event staff
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Self parking - paid
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Barware
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Sound / AV
  • Standard Chairs

Reviews

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  • A Perfect Chicago Venue

    •Verified review
    •Mallory•Jun 8, 2023

    We had our wedding at the Bottom Lounge in May of 2023. We always thought getting married in the city would be above our budget, however the Bottom Lounge is an amazing West Loop venue that is affordably priced. The space is a gorgeous city loft space, and does not require much decor as the space is stunning. Natalie M. is the best part of the Bottom Lounge. She is an expert in weddings and wedding decor and will help you have the best day. Natalie managed our decor and did an incredible job - everything looked perfect. She also managed our timeline once we were in the space, vendors, our bridal party and a full staff who kept our night on time and stress free. Many of our guests told us that it was the best wedding they had ever been to and a lot of that had to do with the venue. The food was incredible, the bar was managed well (no lines) and Natalie works hard to make it an amazing day and keep it within your budget. We cannot recommend the Bottom Lounge enough!

  • Always a pleasure to work with the BL staff

    •Verified review
    •Jessica•May 26, 2020

    Anemone has partnered with Bottom Lounge many times and they've consistently been a pleasure to work with for both our shared clients and our staff. Natalie M goes above and beyond for Bottom Lounge clients and also checks in the vendors to make sure events run smoothly.

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