TAKE A PEEK AT THE CHICAGO SPEAKEASIES WE’VE HOSTED MURDER MYSTERIES AT
PRO TIP: BRING YOUR ART ROOM EVENTS 1920S SPEAKEASY-THEMED MURDER MYSTERY PARTY OR SPEAKEASY CRAFT COCKTAIL MIXOLOGY TO THE NEXT LEVEL BY HOSTING IT AT ONE OF THESE GENUINE CHICAGO SPEAKEASY STYLE BARS. IT MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE!
The Library at Gilt bar
Set behind a hidden door in the basement of a restaurant and bar in River North in a true speakeasy fashion, the Library at Gilt Bar brings your group back to the prohibition era and sets the mood for your 1920’s Themed Murder Mystery Party.
Details about The library:
Why you’ll Love The library: Between the wine toned decor, velvet booths, dramatic chandeliers, vintage artwork and an appropriate music selection of vaudeville and jazz, this elaborate private dinner party venue will have your guests into engaged and invested in your Murder Mystery story line.
Cost? $$$
Capacity? 50 guests
Food? The library has a full menu including their handmade pasta and seafood. Extra tip: Gilt Bar is known for their tenderloin steak tartare!
Drinks? The Library serves a full bar of speakeasy style wine, beer, and cocktails and mocktails.
Where to book? See rates and book a party here.
Notes? The Library is open to the public Thursday from 6pm-10:30pm and Friday-Saturday from 6pm-11pm. Reservations for the Library are released every Wednesday for that week.
The Gatsby Chicago at Bourgeois Pig Cafe
On the top floor of the Bourgeois Pig, a 30-year-old Lincoln Park cafe named after classic American literature, is this new Speakeasy bar concept called The Gatsby Chicago.
Details about The GATSBY:
Why you’ll love Gatsby Chicago: The owner collects antiques and vintage books to create a really authentic speakeasy style space. It has multiple room entertaining and event space for various group sizes and activity space needs.
Cost? $$$
Capacity? 30-60
Food? The Gatsby Chicago is partnering up with a local french bistro to provide catering for events.
Drinks? Gatsby Chicago has a list of pricey but truly craft cocktails that can’t be found anywhere else, as well as featured wine and beer flights- also named after classic literature.
Where to book? See rates and book a party here.
The Bodega and berkshire room at The Acme hotel
The Berkshire Room and Bodega at Acme Hotel was named after the historic alleged mob hangout from decades ago.
Website @theberkshireroom @bodegabarchicago
Details about BODEGA:
Why you’ll love Berkshire/Bodega: These craft cocktail lounge have a chic and refined old world vibe with swanky contemporary touches.
Cost? $$$
Capacity? If you have a large party, the Berkshire Room’s 100 guest capacity space is a excellent option to consider. The Bodega is a smaller 50 person max art deco space overlooking Berkshire. Rent one or both!
Food? This space has a small list of appetizers and and cheese spread.
Drinks? Chicago Tribune and Esquire Magazine have awarded Berkshire Room multiple cocktail awards, but the space is most known for their in-house made ‘dealers choice’ and ‘barrel-finished’ cocktails.
Where to book? See rates and book a party here.
Kibbitznest Book Bar
Kibbitznest is a part bookstore and boardgame-playing spot and part charcuterie and cocktail bar that has something for everyone!
Details about The kibbitznest:
Why you’ll love Kibbitznest: This unique boho-chic flex space prides themselves on being a cell phone and laptop free zone that brings people together and encourages face-to-face conversation in a plugged in world.
Cost? $$
Capacity? The stylish party room can accommodate up to 50 guests, making it a perfect place for larger corporate outing. The Reading Room is in the storefront and can accommodate 15 guests.
Food? This space has a large list of unique charcuterie.
Drinks? Kibbitznest serves fun craft cocktails and teas.
Where to book? See rates and book a party here.
Notes: Kibbitznest loves entertaining all types of events, but they do ask for reservations for groups over 5 guests.
Galway Arms Irish Bar and restaurant
With it’s ruby and neutral color palette and it’s splendid chandeliers and decor, The Galway Arms holds a special place in our hearts.
Details about The GALWAY ARMS:
Why you’ll love Galway Arms: This old Mansion is over 140 years old and has been converted into the bar, restaurant, and event space that is centrally located making it a great choice for a corporate outing, birthday party, and of course Murder Mystery experience.
Cost? $
Capacity? Smaller parties of 10 will have their own private room and bartender, or expand the private space to up to 60 guests. You can even rent the entire pub, which can hold up to 150!
Food? A full menu of American and Irish food
Drinks? Galway arms has a full bar and offers a $40 per person open bar wristband special for 3 hours
Where to book? See rates and book a party here.
room 13 at Old Chicago inn
This Speakeasy space has all the traditional frills- from a side entrance with Panel Estancia Alder aka Speakeasy door to a decorative phone booth and wood paneled bar.
Details about Room 13:
Why you’ll love Room 13: This space has optional karaoke and a projector screen set up that makes it perfect for corporate groups, bachelorette parties, and birthday celebrations.
Cost? $
Capacity? Up to 50 guests.
Food? Room 13 has full dinner menu.
Drinks? Room 13 has a full bar.
Where to book? See rates and book a party here.
More venue tips for hosting your Mystery party
Your own home, office, COMMUNITY LOUNGE OR ANY VENUE OF CHOICE WITH A PRIVATE ROOM
Hear us out! If your team doesn’t want to travel, if you want to make your own cocktails, or if you just have a great space to host Murder Mystery Parties- We will come to you! Some of the best Murders get solved in the comfort of your own space. We are happy to bring our large collection of 1920s accessories to borrow as well as optional room and bar decor. Check out some of the great parties that happened in their own space!
