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A craft cocktail lounge free from pretension with unparalleled service in sleek and refined surroundings.

A craft cocktail lounge free from pretension with unparalleled service in sleek and refined surroundings.

SLEEK PRIVATE EVENTS IN
RIVER NORTH

Happy Hours & Private Cocktail Events with Class & Distinction

Host your next gathering at The Berkshire Room, widely recognized as one of Chicago’s most classic and respected cocktail bars in the vibrant River North district. Our historic lounge seamlessly blends timeless sophistication with an elite sense of privacy and intimacy, making it the premier choice for exclusive cocktail receptions and upscale social celebrations. From our moody leather banquettes to our legendary bespoke mixology, we provide a polished, world-class backdrop tailored perfectly to your event.

The Berkshire Room is now accepting holiday party inquiries for December of 2026.

CLASSY COCKTAILING EVENTS IN A REFINED ATMOSPHERE


Cocktailing
hors d’oeuvres

Bites

priced by the dozen (2 dozen minimum)

  • BLACK PEPPER & GRUYÈRE GOUGÈRES
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
  • MUSHROOM TOAST
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

    Truffle Salt and Parmesan

  • GARDEN ROLL
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

    Carrot, Cucumber, Avocado and Herbs

  • SEASONAL BRUSCHETTA
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

    Marinated Tomatoes, Farmers Cheese

  • BACON WRAPPED DATES
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

    Almond, Balsamic Glaze

  • GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWERS
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
  • PORK BELLY SKEWER
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
  • MARINATED STEAK SKEWER*
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

    Chimichurri, Roasted Garlic

  • SHORT RIB CROQUETTE
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

    Black Garlic Aioli

  • OAXACAN MEATBALLS
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

    Chipotle, Tomato, Cotija

  • STEAK TARTARE
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
  • ALASKAN KING CRAB CAKE
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

    Old Bay, Mustard Sauce

  • LUMP BLUE CRAB TOAST
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

    Crostini Topped with Lump Blue Crab Salad

  • SHRIMP COCKTAIL
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

    Crostini Topped with Lump Blue Crab Salad

  • OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL*
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

    Crostini Topped with Lump Blue Crab Salad

  • AHI TUNA SPOONS*
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

    Toasted Sesame Dressing, Scallions

Mini Sandwiches

priced by the dozen (2 dozen minimum)

  • AGED CHEDDAR CHEESE
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

    Spicy Tomato Bread

  • LOBSTER ROLL
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

    Lobster Salad, Brioche Roll

  • PRIME BEEF SLIDERS
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

    Dijonaise, Cheddar, Pickle, Onion

Salads

serves 10-15

  • CAESAR SALAD*
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

    Romaine, Arugula, Manchego, Garlic Croutons, Egg Yolk

  • KALE & BRUSSELS SPROUT SALAD
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

    Romaine, Apple, Dill, Dried Cherries, Sunflower Seeds,
    Feta, Red Bell Peppers, Creamy Greek Vinaigrette

Pasta

serves 10-15

  • PESTO CAMPANELLA
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

    Romaine, Arugula, Manchego, Garlic Croutons, Egg Yolk

  • CONCHIGLIE BOLOGNESE
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

    Veal, Pork, Tomatoes, Mozzarella

Signature Displays

priced per person

  • HUMMUS & CRUDITÉ
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 per person

    Housemade Hummus, Seasonal Vegetables

  • GOURMET CHEESE
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 per person

    Chef’s Selected Domestic & Imported Cheese, Compotes, Nuts, and House Crackers

  • SALUMI & CHARCUTERIE
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 per person
    Chef Selected & Locally Sourced Salumi
  • CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 per person
    Chef’s Selected Domestic & Imported Cheese, Charcuterie, Compotes, Nuts, and House Crackers
  • FRESH FRUIT PLATTER
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 per person
    A Seasonal Fresh Fruit Presentation
  • PREMIER SEAFOOD TOWER
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 per person
    Shrimp, East Coast Oysters, Lobster, Alaskan King Crab. Served with Cocktail sauce, Mignonette, and Mustard Sauce 

DRINK PACKAGES

PREMIUM

90 per person  |  3 hours  |  +20 per person each additional hour

  • ALL SPIRITS

    A broad selection of premium spirits that retail up to $18

  • CLASSIC COCKTAILS
  • ALL WINES

    Featuring all of our wines by the glass

  • ALL BEERS
  • NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
BEER & WINE

45 per person  |  3 hours  |  +10 per person each additional hour

  • HOUSE WINES

    Sparkling, White, Rose, & Red

  • ALL BEERS
ADD-ONS
  • N/A Beverages
    6 per person
  • OUR SEASONAL COCKTAIL MENU
    10 per person
  • DEALER’S CHOICE
    12 per person

    May also require an additional bartender attendant – $150 per bartender

CLASSIC

75 per person  |  3 hours  |  +20 per person each additional hour

  • A CURATED SELECTION

    Featuring the spirits used in dealer’s choice.

  • CLASSIC COCKTAILS
  • HOUSE WINES

    Sparkling, White, Rose, & Red

  • ALL BEERS
  • NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
PREPAID CONSUMPTION

Individually ordered drinks charged to a pre-paid tab.
Drinks will be placed on one tab and presented to the host at the conclusion of the event. Event hosts are welcome to customize the beverage options offered to guests at the event by setting limitations (monetary limit and/or liquor exclusions)