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The Dandy Crown

Bar

#4 of 291 Birthday Party venues in Chicago
#8 of 268 30th Birthday Party venues in Chicago
  20 reviews  â€“ 
694 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642 –
West Town, Chicago, IL
From $1500
min. spend
Up to 100
seats
Up to 140
standing
Venue offers catering
American
cuisine
Parking available
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Venue overview

The Dandy Crown is a two-story cocktail bar in a vintage brick building on North Milwaukee Avenue, featuring a fireplace lounge, eclectic décor, and an airy open-air patio. Ideal for birthday parties, casual celebrations, and private gatherings with options for bringing your own DJ, music, and more.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at The Dandy Crown

First Floor at The Dandy Crown
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...
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $1500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
Enquire now
Outdoor Patio at The Dandy Crown
Outdoor Patio
Outdoor Space
·
Semi-private area
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...
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $2000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
Enquire now
Second Floor at The Dandy Crown
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...
Alcohol licence until 3:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $1650 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.9
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
7 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
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.
JP
Jennifer P.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 25 guests · June 2026 · First Floor
The service was outstanding! The food was delicious, and the event space was perfect both inside and outside.
5.0
SB
Susi B.
Verified review
Party · 30 guests · June 2025 · First Floor
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.
4.8
SP
Shivani P.
Verified review
Party · 25 guests · May 2025 · First Floor
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!
5.0
TD
Tara D.
Verified review
Bar · 20 guests · January 2025 · Second Floor
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.
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500–$2000 min. spend
Outdoor Patio
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
First Floor
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Second Floor
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1650 min. spend
Monday
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500–$2000 min. spend
Outdoor Patio
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
First Floor
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Second Floor
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1650 min. spend
Tuesday
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500–$2000 min. spend
Outdoor Patio
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
First Floor
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Second Floor
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1650 min. spend
Wednesday
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500–$2000 min. spend
Outdoor Patio
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
First Floor
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Second Floor
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1650 min. spend
Thursday
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500–$2000 min. spend
Outdoor Patio
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
First Floor
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Second Floor
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1650 min. spend
Friday
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500–$2000 min. spend
Outdoor Patio
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
First Floor
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1500 min. spend
Second Floor
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $1650 min. spend
Saturday
3:00 pm – 3:00 am
from $1650–$2000 min. spend
Outdoor Patio
3:00 pm – 2:00 am
from $2000 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
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

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

About The Dandy Crown

The Dandy Crown is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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

www.thedandycrown.com •
+1 312-846-6420

FAQ

No, outside alcohol is not permitted.

Yes, although having everything on one tab is preferred, guests may have separate checks as long as all checks total the food and beverage minimum.

Yes, under-21 groups can be accommodated provided the accompanying adults take responsibility for the entire group. The venue has hosted Sweet 16 celebrations before.

Yes. A microphone can be connected to the house sound, but external speakers are not available.

Yes — food can be ordered from the venue's food menu and will be served buffet-style; the kitchen cannot accommodate individualized meals for large groups.

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: $4158.10
  • First Floor hosting 25 guests: $2594.70
  • Second Floor hosting 25 guests: $1776.30

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

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

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • Jennifer P. rated it 5/5 stars
    'The service was outstanding! The food was delicious, and the event space was perfect both inside and outside.'

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