Golden Years Cocktail Bar at Golden Years

Cocktail Bar
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Whole venue
1938 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622 –
East Village, Chicago, IL

About this space

Golden Years is a neighborhood cocktail bar rooted in early 1970s rock and blues, defined by a music‑influenced interior and a casual, social focus.

Design: The interior pairs exposed brick and deep green painted walls with a long tufted leather banquette and dark wood floors. The lighting is low and warm, with wall sconces and tabletop candles that create intimate seating zones.

Features: The bar serves a full cocktail menu alongside beer, wine and a compact food offering that includes burgers and bar snacks. The ground‑level layout mixes high tables, fixed banquette seating and an outdoor seating area. The space provides Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, natural light, wheelchair access and accessible toilets. The venue allows guests to supply their own music or a DJ.

Ideal for: Neighborhood groups and small social gatherings seeking a relaxed, standing‑and‑mingling reception with areas for seated conversation.

What sets it apart: In-house event support includes staff‑provided audio equipment and a willingness to accommodate outside desserts and other small custom requests.

What guests say: The venue has easy nearby parking on quieter days.


Prices

Sunday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $2250 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $2250 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $2250 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $2250 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Friday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $500 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
from $500 + $2500 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $500 + $4000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
9:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $500 + $2500 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
12:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $500 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
from $500 + $2500 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $500 + $4000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
9:00 pm – 1:00 am
from $500 + $2500 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
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Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 70
  • Dining
    up to 60

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Venue can organise food and drink
American cuisine
External catering allowed
Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol
Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Free on-street parking
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Restroom
  • Gender-neutral restroom
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • No wedding licence

Age policy

Guests under 21 are not allowed

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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Reviews and ratings

(5 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

BD
Beena D.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 50 guests · May 2024
5.0
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Ark G.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
ND
Nicki D.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
NG
Nav G.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

FAQ

Yes, outside DJs are allowed. The venue can connect with the DJ to work through any details needed to hook into the sound system.

Yes, outside decorations are allowed. You may come in 30 minutes before the party starts to decorate.


About Golden Years

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Location

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Meet your host

Morgan Ulyat
Member of Tagvenue since December 2023
5 Reviews
5 Rating
4h Response time
99% Response rate

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