The Dandy Crown

Restaurant
  4 reviews  – 
694 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642
Chicago (Forest Pk-bound) (350 yd)

Julia S.

Spaces for hire at The Dandy Crown

from $2500
minimum spend / per session
Outdoor Patio
100
140
Wanna catch some fresh air, feel the sunshine on your skin and enjoy your favorite cocktails? There is no better place for that than Dandy crown's patio! It's a spacious and comfortably chic year-round courtyard patio complete with fire pits and heaters for the cold Chicago winters, and it's enclosed and heated from November to May. With so much s...
from $1650
minimum spend / per session
First Floor
30
40
An approachable, neighborhood cocktail-focused restaurant and bar in Chicago aptly name The Dandy Crown. The vibe is laid-back-luxe and filled with images of reigning kings, queens, and other crown-wearers. Nestled in a stand-alone, two-story vintage brick building, the interior combines bar space and lounging areas. The first floor features a fi...
from $1650
minimum spend / per session
Second Floor
20
35
An approachable, neighborhood cocktail-focused restaurant and bar in Chicago aptly name The Dandy Crown. The vibe is laid-back-luxe and filled with images of reigning kings, queens, and other crown-wearers. The vintage brick building, standing tall and separated from other structures, houses a two-story space that blends together a bar area and c...

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1650–$2500 min. spend
Outdoor Patio
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
First Floor
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1650 min. spend
Second Floor
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1650 min. spend
Monday
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1650–$2500 min. spend
Outdoor Patio
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
First Floor
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1650 min. spend
Second Floor
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1650 min. spend
Tuesday
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1650–$2500 min. spend
Outdoor Patio
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
First Floor
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1650 min. spend
Second Floor
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1650 min. spend
Wednesday
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1650–$2500 min. spend
Outdoor Patio
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
First Floor
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1650 min. spend
Second Floor
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1650 min. spend
Thursday
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1650–$2500 min. spend
Outdoor Patio
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
First Floor
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1650 min. spend
Second Floor
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1650 min. spend
Friday
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1650–$2500 min. spend
Outdoor Patio
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
First Floor
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1650 min. spend
Second Floor
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1650 min. spend
Saturday
3:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $1650–$2500 min. spend
Outdoor Patio
3:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $2500 min. spend
First Floor
3:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $1650 min. spend
Second Floor
3:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $1650 min. spend

Facilities and catering options

Up to 140
standing
Up to 100
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol

Location

694 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642
Chicago (Forest Pk-bound) (350 yd)

Reviews and ratings

(4 reviews and ratings )

M
Megan D.
April 2024

My husband and I recently hosted a wedding celebration / farewell party at The Dandy Crown for our US friends and family. When searching for the ideal venue, I stumbled upon the Dandy Crown, a bar neither of us had been to before, but were immediately drawn to the vibe and character of the place based on all the photos available online. In person, the venue did not disappoint. We absolutely loved the cozy, laid back yet sophisticated aesthetic. We we wanted to avoid booking a venue that would lead to our guests sequestering themselves or sticking to groups of people they already knew. The Dandy Crown was perfect for the mood were were seeking to create. The venue features a gorgeous outdoor patio on the first level, and a smaller but equally charming outside balcony off the second level. Beautiful deep emerald and blue couches and chairs are appropriately scattered, and there's even a fireplace on the first floor. The couches and side tables as well as the placement of the bar and wall of appetizers and other dishes helped create an environment where it was natural for guests to mingle and move around about the space, interacting with different groups. Events Manager Maria Castillo went above and beyond to ensure everything for our party matched our vision. She worked with us for weeks on the menu -- ensuring that all of our guests with allergies and other dietary restrictions would have plenty to eat. She coordinated the use of the space, the menu, the drinks, everything in such a professional and warm manner. Anytime I emailed Maria with a question, she responded promptly and made sure I had all the information I needed. Maria made us feel confident and stress-free going into the event, and on the night of, she was there to make sure everything went smoothly. The bartenders and kitchen staff were all equally wonderful. Everyone was friendly, on top of their tasks, and seemed to genuinely enjoy interacting with us and our guests. I cannot say enough good things about the staff. My husband and I had never rented out a venue or bar to host anything before. We went into the process not knowing what to expect -- not even really knowing how to determine the menu, but Maria and her Team guided us the whole way through and made the planning process the easiest thing in the world. In the days following the party, many of our guests reached out to us to thank us for such a fun night and commented specifically on the excellence of The Dandy Crown and staff.

K
Kailyn S.
February 2024

Such a great spot for a birthday party!

About The Dandy Crown

Your Dandy Neighborhood Cocktail Bar & Restaurant. The Dandy Crown is an approachable, neighborhood cocktail-focused restaurant and bar in the River West neighborhood of Chicago.

Nestled in a stand-alone, two-story vintage brick building, the interior combines bar space and lounging areas. The first floor features the main bar plus a fireplace lounge surrounded by mid-century modern, comfortable chairs and couches. In contrast, the second floor offers overflow and private party space with another full bar and rooftop patio deck

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