Barrelhouse The Venue


Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $2,500 for off-peak dates, and $3,000 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 200 seated guests


About this venue

Constructed in 1871 by Bavarian immigrant Philip H. Zorn Jr., Barrelhouse The Venue resides on the historic Zorn campus. As an annex to the brewery, Barrelhouse The Venue would manufacture beer barrels to house fresh beer prior to distribution around Northwest Indiana. Though unoccupied now, the original ice-house, brew-house, and malting building still stand across the street, a reminder of the dream Philip Zorn brought with him to America.


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Barrelhouse The Venue

Industrial Style, historic & rustic venue 60 miles from Chicago, close to Lake Michigan

An industrial style wedding venue close to Lake Michigan and a short drive from Chicago with stunning outdoor and indoor ceremony options accommodating groups up to 300.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 300 Standing

Square footage

5,400

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Luxurious and chic, Warm and cozy, Fun and festive, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Unique”

Included in this room:

- Beautifully restored original hardwood floors - Restored timbers and brickwork - Rope lighting - 200 Chiavari chairs & 21 Tables for use - At least 4 high-top tables for use - Outdoor patio lined with whiskey barrels (weather permitting) - Oversized bridal suite, furnished with couch and tables - A custom-made bar - Dimmable lights throughout the space to create the perfect ambiance - Large overflow parking lot, as well as parking at the building, ADA parking, and street parking

Barrelhouse The Venue

Industrial Style, historic & rustic venue 60 miles from Chicago, close to Lake Michigan

An industrial style wedding venue close to Lake Michigan and a short drive from Chicago with stunning outdoor and indoor ceremony options accommodating groups up to 300.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 300 Standing

Square footage

5,400

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Luxurious and chic, Warm and cozy, Fun and festive, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Unique”

Included in this room:

- Beautifully restored original hardwood floors - Restored timbers and brickwork - Rope lighting - 200 Chiavari chairs & 21 Tables for use - At least 4 high-top tables for use - Outdoor patio lined with whiskey barrels (weather permitting) - Oversized bridal suite, furnished with couch and tables - A custom-made bar - Dimmable lights throughout the space to create the perfect ambiance - Large overflow parking lot, as well as parking at the building, ADA parking, and street parking


Available services that can be provided by Barrelhouse The Venue

Services & amenities

  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Chiavari Chairs
  • Linens

Reviews

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  • Great venue

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    Samantha S.Oct 19, 2024

    Our wedding at Barrelhouse the Venue was perfect. Everything went exactly as we had hoped. It’s such an interesting historic building and Michigan City is a great place to visit.


Vendors required by Barrelhouse The Venue

Caterers
Classic Catering & Events
Bridgman, MI

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