HOST YOUR NEXT HANGOUT
AT DOVETAIL.

Located on the second floor of our brewery, our Barrel Loft is 5,000 square feet and holds up to 120 people. With a beautiful backdrop of our signature lambic-style beers barrel aging, the space is perfect for your private events like birthday and retirement parties, bachelorette/bachelor celebrations, baby and bridal showers, corporate gatherings, and more.

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WHERE YOU’LL GATHER

BARREL LOFT

Indoor · Year-Round

Our signature second-floor space, surrounded by barrels. German beer hall tables, warm lighting, and a warrm brewery atmosphere.

Up to 120 guests seated · 135 standing

PATIO

Outdoor · Seasonal

Open-air biergarten energy with traditional tables, umbrellas, outdoor bar, and optional lawn games. Chicago summer, perfected.

Up to 120 guests · Indoor weather backup available

Full Buyout

Taproom + Loft

Exclusive use of the entire brewery — taproom and Barrel Loft combined. The ultimate Dovetail experience for your biggest occasions.

Up to 250 guests · Full exclusive access

Time

5-hour event window: 1 hr setup, 3 hrs with bar service, 1 hr breakdown. Weekend slots at 12–3pm or 5–8pm. Weekday evenings 6–9pm. Need a longer day? We’ll work with you.

Throwing a smaller party?

We can also host semi-private parties for smaller groups.

Food

Bring your own, or hire a caterer. We're happy to recommend local vendors we love. Wine and liquor permitted via licensed catering company.

A/V

PA system, speakers, microphone, and projection screen included in Barrel Loft. Plug in your own playlist. Wi-Fi available throughout.

Pricing

All events are priced as a minimum spend — met through bar tabs, beer packages, or a hosted bar. No rental fee. Reach out for a quote.

Getting Here

1800 W Belle Plaine Ave, Chicago. Short walk from the Irving Park Brown Line, the 80 Irving Park bus, and the 50 Damen bus. Limited, free street parking nearby.

“We liked that it was rustic and open, yet didn’t require much in the way of decor. We also liked how flexible they were with the food options. Our event was a blast and everything ran smoothly. We didn’t need to setup much, everyone had a great time and we were able to enjoy our party because everything was taken care of.”

— Mary T, Yelp

“The staff could not have been more friendly, and it was so great to have the whole space to ourselves to hang out with our friends, our family, and our favorite beers. It was a perfectly casual yet special spot for us to kick off the weekend.”

— Nora G, The Knot

“We tasted the offerings of Dovetail Brewery and came to love the beer. When it came time to find a venue for our ceremony/reception, we knew we wanted a Brewery venue space and at the top was Dovetail. As a planner, I can appreciate everything [Dovetail] did to make the experience easy, stress free, and extremely accommodating.”

— Mike H, Google

COMMON QUESTIONS

Can I bring my own food?

1

Yes — you're welcome to bring your own food or hire a catering company. We're happy to suggest vendors we know and trust.

Can we have wine or liquor at the event?

2

Our liquor license requires outside wine or spirits to be served by a licensed catering or mobile bartending company. We can help you find one.

What size groups do you
accommodate?

3

We host events from 15 up to 250 guests across our Barrel Loft, Patio, and full taproom buyout — to accommodate smaller parties, we have the option for a semi-private space.

Is the Barrel Loft accessible?

4

The Barrel Loft is on the second floor, primarily accessed by stairs. If anyone in your group needs accessibility accommodations, just let us know in advance.

Can we decorate the space?

5

Light decorations are welcome. We ask that you skip open flames, confetti or glitter, and anything that might damage surfaces. Easy stuff.

Do you host community events
and meetups too?

6

Absolutely. We love hosting public meetups, clubs, workshops, and community-driven gatherings. Mention it in your inquiry and we'll walk you through those options.