The Dandy Crown

Bar

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  17 reviews  – 
694 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642
West Town, Chicago, IL
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Spaces for hire at The Dandy Crown

Outdoor Patio
Outdoor Space
·
Private space
100 seats
140 standing
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...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
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First Floor
Event Space
·
Private space
30 seats
40 standing
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...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

Second Floor
Event Space
·
Private space
20 seats
35 standing
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...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

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
American
cuisine
Parking available
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol

Reviews and ratings

4.9
2 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
6 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location and service quality
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
4.8
Communication
4.9
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
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Susi B.
Verified review
Party · 30 guests · June 2025
Everything was handled by Dandy Crown; The food, the drinks, the setup, the cleanup. Plus the existing festive ambiance required very little extra decor. The space was ideal, with the second floor having dedicated indoor and outdoor spaces for our birthday event. The staff was fantastic. From the planning stages through execution it was seamless. The bartenders changed a few times through the night, but it didn't stop the flow of delicious drinks. The food was ample and delicious. We were able to bring a speaker and play or own music and we played a slideshow on the huge tv. It was an ideal party space for our birthday event for 21 people.
All the food was intended for grazing and lap eating. The plates were tiny and could be larger. Our main dish was a beef tenderloin that was delicious. However it was served as huge slabs of carved beef. We had tiny plates and no knives. This is not a sit down dining venue, so cutting up meat was impossible. To eat it one had to munch on it like a neanderthal. Dandy reallllly needs to cut that dish in to bite size pieces! It was so wasteful and ended up going home with guests as leftovers! The space did not get bussed enough. Used plates and cups were scattered around for most of the night. There was no trash can provided. I will mention that we were lucky in that the weather was ideal for utilizing the outdoor deck - which was fantastic. However, I was disappointed when I toured the space because the photos online showed multiple conversation groupings when in actuality there is a pool table taking up the majority of the interior space (also, FYI, bring a cup of quarters as each game costs a buck). So, if you're limited to indoors, be aware.
Submitted 1 month ago
4.8
SP
Shivani P.
Verified review
Party · 25 guests · May 2025
Every single person that works here is amazing! They provide the best service, the have the best set ups/ decor, food and drinks were amazing, and just over all the best place to host an event!
Submitted 2 months ago
5.0
TD
Tara D.
Verified review
Bar · 20 guests · January 2025
The whole process went smoothly and everyone was so wonderful to work with. Cam, our bartender, was a delight! And, she made drink suggestions and was very friendly and professional throughout the night. Maria was always responsive and made sure everything was easy and smooth from the beginning.
Submitted 6 months ago
5.0
KS
Kailyn S.
Verified review
Bar · 30 guests · February 2024
Such a great spot for a birthday party!
Submitted 1 year ago
5.0

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

FAQ

At The Dandy Crown, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Free parking is available on-site
  • Free on-street parking is available

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Dandy Crown:

  • Outdoor Patio hosting 50 guests: $3219.90
  • First Floor hosting 25 guests: $3258.20
  • Second Floor hosting 18 guests: $2321.80

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Dandy Crown is located at 694 North Milwaukee Avenue, in the West Town, Chicago, IL district of Chicago.