Recommended
Full-service events
No room fee. Spend toward a food and beverage minimum on a menu built for you by our Event Manager, with a bar team and staff for a four-hour event.
Minimums from $3,000
See minimums by dayPrivate event space · Lincoln Park
The whole room is yours.
An exclusive-use event space in the heart of Lincoln Park, with in-house cuisine from the kitchens of Sapori Trattoria and Butcher & The Bear, a full bar, and everything you need to host 10 to 90 guests.
- 65
- guests for a seated dinner
- 90
- guests for a cocktail reception
- 7 days
- a week, 8 am to 11 pm
- Included
- bar, AV, tables and linens
Two ways to host
Let us cater the whole night, or rent the room and bring your own plan.
Hourly
Venue only
Rent Sala by the hour for a meeting, a shoot, a workshop or a party with your own caterer. Add our bar, setup and cleaning, or kitchen access as you need them.
From $175 an hour
See hourly rates
Layouts & capacity
One room, set the way you want it.
Tables, chairs, linens and AV are included. Every rate includes an hour to set up and 30 minutes to break down.
Seated dinner
Long tables or rounds for plated or family-style dinners.
Up to 65 guests
Cocktail reception
High-tops and lounge seating, passed bites and stations.
Up to 90 guests
Chef's counter
Pull up a seat at the stone counter beside the kitchen while the chef cooks for you, right in front of you.
5 to 6 guests · Pricing: ask us
Something else in mind?
Meetings, workshops, showers, screenings and shoots. Tell us what you are planning and we will sketch a layout with you on a tour.
Book a tourPricing
Clear pricing, before you ever pick up the phone.
Full-service minimums
Food and beverage minimum for a four-hour event. No room fee.
| Tuesday & Wednesday evening | $3,000 |
|---|---|
| Thursday & Sunday evening | $4,000 |
| Friday | $5,000 |
| Saturday | $5,500 |
Evenings start at 5 pm or later. If spending falls short of the minimum, the difference is billed as a room fee.
Venue only
Hourly rental of the full space.
| Tue–Fri daytime, 8 am–4 pm3-hour minimum | $175/hr |
|---|---|
| Sun–Thu evening4-hour minimum | $275/hr |
| Sat–Sun daytime4-hour minimum | $300/hr |
| Fri–Sat evening5-hour minimum | $500/hr |
No outside alcohol. Our bar serves every event.
Venue-only add-ons
Added to an hourly rental.
| Setup, cleaning & attendant | $400 |
|---|---|
| Kitchen access for an outside catererCertificate of insurance required | $300 |
| Bar service | $1,000 min. |
| Refundable damage deposit | $500 |
| Valet | $50 + $10/car |
A 20% service charge and sales tax apply to food and beverage, and tax applies to rental. Neither counts toward the minimum. Booking four or more events in 12 months saves 10%.
Food & drink
Two neighborhood kitchens, one menu built around your event.
Our Event Manager designs every menu with you, per guest or family-style, drawing from both restaurants. Bar packages run per guest for three hours and are just as bespoke.
Sapori Trattoria
Handmade pastas, antipasti and Italian classics from our Lincoln Park trattoria.
Ask for a sample menuButcher & The Bear
Prime steaks and chophouse favorites: Calabrian shrimp skewers, lamb chop lollipops, center-cut chateaubriand and charcuterie.
Ask for a sample menuThe bar
A full bar with beer, wine, cocktails and zero-proof options, poured by our team. Packages are priced per guest for three hours.
Ask about bar packagesAvailability
Is your date open?
Pick a date to see whether Sala is free and what the minimum is that night. Dates marked limited have a hold on them, so ask us, as holds often open up.
Your date
Choose a date on the calendar
Open and limited dates take you straight to the inquiry form.
Start an inquiryPlan your event
From first visit to last call.
Check a date and tour
See the space, talk through your plans and walk the layout.
Get your proposal
Your Event Manager sends a proposal with menu, bar and pricing.
Reserve the date
A signed agreement and a 20% non-refundable deposit hold it.
Final details
Final guest count and balance are due 7 days before.
Enjoy the night
We set up an hour ahead and take care of everything after.
Good to know
Anything else? Email info@salachicago.com or call (773) 741-0333.
How do I reserve my date?
A signed agreement and a 20% non-refundable deposit reserve the date. The balance is due 7 days before your event.
What is added to the minimum?
A 20% service charge and sales tax apply to food and beverage, and tax applies to rental. Neither counts toward the minimum.
When is the final guest count due?
7 days before the event. That count becomes the minimum number of guests billed.
How much time do we get to set up?
Every rate includes one hour of setup and 30 minutes of breakdown. The space closes at 11 pm.
What if we need to cancel?
Cancel 60 or more days ahead and your deposit becomes a credit you can use within 12 months.
Can we bring our own caterer or alcohol?
With a venue-only rental, yes to an outside caterer: kitchen access is $300 and a certificate of insurance is required. Outside alcohol isn't allowed. Our bar serves every event.
Do you offer a discount for repeat events?
Yes. Booking four or more events in 12 months saves 10%.
Book a tour
Come see it in person.
Tell us when suits you and we'll be in touch to confirm a time.
2521 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60614
Ready for a proposal instead? Send a full event inquiry.