Bar Avec


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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $6,500

Catering services pricing

$65 per person for off-peak dates, with a minimum total spend of $6,500

Guest capacity

Up to 100 seated guests


About this venue

Bar Avec is an open-air rooftop concept joining One Off Hospitality’s collective of award-winning restaurants and bars. Located on the 8th floor of 640 N Lasalle Drive. Inspired by the leisurely style of dining and imbibing found at casual seaside diners in coastal Spanish towns dotting the Iberian Peninsula, bar avec takes that charm and combines it with sweeping views of Chicago’s magnificent downtown skyline. This venue is completely covered by a heated roof, to protect from the sun and rain. Bar Avec is available for a full buy-out, semi-private booking, or large party contracted celebrations!


Our event spaces

Full Buy-Out

Celebrate with Chicago's skyline

Bar Avec is a brand new open-air rooftop concept joining One Off Hospitality’s collective of award-winning restaurants and bars. Located on the 8th floor of 640 N Lasalle Drive. Inspired by the leisurely style of dining and imbibing found at casual seaside diners in coastal Spanish towns dotting the Iberian Peninsula, bar avec takes that charm and combines it with sweeping views of Chicago’s magnificent downtown skyline.

Guest capacity

20-100 Seated

20-125 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- Dedicated service team - Walk-Up Bar - Seating

Semi-Private Booking

Perfect for intimate gatherings!

Our semi-private space is the entire Northside or Southside of our Rooftop. The Northside of Bar Avec if perfect for a cocktail reception style occasion. This portion of our venue features the bar area, seating for up to 36, standing room for up to 50 and an open-air area for magnificent view of the city. The Southside of Bar Avec is ideal for a seated dining experience, is fully covered, and can host up to 50 guests. Please note, the opposite side of Bar Avec would be open for regular dining.

Guest capacity

15-36 Seated

15-45 Standing

Ideal for

Elopement, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

- Dedicated Service Team - Seating

Full Buy-Out

Celebrate with Chicago's skyline

Bar Avec is a brand new open-air rooftop concept joining One Off Hospitality’s collective of award-winning restaurants and bars. Located on the 8th floor of 640 N Lasalle Drive. Inspired by the leisurely style of dining and imbibing found at casual seaside diners in coastal Spanish towns dotting the Iberian Peninsula, bar avec takes that charm and combines it with sweeping views of Chicago’s magnificent downtown skyline.

Guest capacity

20-100 Seated

20-125 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

- Dedicated service team - Walk-Up Bar - Seating


Available services that can be provided by Bar Avec

Services & amenities

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

Transportation & access

  • Valet - paid

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  • Service challenges to say the least

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    Sher D.Aug 28, 2022

    Let me start by saying the food was absolutely delicious but the compliments pretty much end there. Horrible service from start to finish, including not offering a formal tasting. We had to pay to try the food even after flying to the city to visit the venue. Horrible response time. Often took over 4 and multiple emails/calls to get a reply from the coordinator. Also attempted to overcharge me for a few items that had been previously quoted and contracted. No parking options even as a concession for the bride/groom or vendors. No early access to the venue to set up, so we were stuck having to have their staff set up. One big problem with that… half of the staff didn’t show up on the morning of!!! It was so embarrassing. To top that all off, they broke one monogram items for our vocal wall and tried to cover it up with a vine! They also lost or misplaced our cake topper. They did NOT offer to replace either. I could keep going I but pretty sure you get the picture. If you want a farewell brunch for 10 ppl or less I would say consider it. If you want anything customer, have more than 10 ppl , you care at all about the details or have special decor would NOT recommend!!!! There are WAY better rooftops that are far more accommodating. Service is key! They don’t have that figured out.