Clara

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Select services venue

The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $2,500

Guest capacity

Up to 115 seated guests

About this venue

Welcome to Clara, a vibrant, queer- and woman-owned live music cocktail lounge nestled in the heart of Chicago's Wicker Park. We are a dynamic performance space dedicated to the beautiful fusion of exceptional artistry and craft beverages, making us the ultimate destination for unforgettable wedding celebrations. Whether you are hosting a lively engagement party, a welcome party on the eve of your wedding, a roaring after-party, an intimate celebration in our Apothecary room, or a spectacular wedding reception with a full venue buyout - Clara sets the perfect stage for an incredible night. Bathed in the glow of warm lights with an eclectic musical backdrop, your guests will enjoy top-tier craft cocktails, local drafts, and curated wines. Let our team keep the drinks flowing and the music playing as we help you celebrate your unique love story in an atmosphere unlike any other!

Seated guest capacity

  • 115

Venue type

  • Industrial Spaces
  • Restaurants, Breweries
  • Urban Locations

Venue setting

  • Indoor
2027 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Our event spaces

The Apothecary

An intimate, curated space.

Our cozy back room for smaller celebrations is the only room we book on its own or as an additional space for your full buyout. Plus a photo booth that can be customized to highlight your special occasion.

Guest capacity

Up to 15 Seated

Up to 30 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Engagement party

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Room cost

$100

The Apothecary

An intimate, curated space.

Our cozy back room for smaller celebrations is the only room we book on its own or as an additional space for your full buyout. Plus a photo booth that can be customized to highlight your special occasion.

Guest capacity

Up to 15 Seated

Up to 30 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Engagement party

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Room cost

$100

Available services that can be provided by Clara

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Dance floor
  • Event staff
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Service staff

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Self parking - paid
  • Valet - paid

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 4.7

4.7 out of 5

100 reviews

  • AL

    Adrian Lopez

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Oct 23, 2026

  • GC

    Garrett Cunningham

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Oct 18, 2026

    Here on a Saturday night and half full. Absolutely no reason for that: excellent cocktails and even better music. The drinks would be worthy of a standalone cocktail bar, much less one with great live music. Extremely underrated and will return.

  • ML

    Monica Loayza

    Rating: 1
    •Google
    •Oct 10, 2026

    This place sucks! They charge you $50 bucks in advance for drinks without your knowledge, they totally scam me and the manager said the money will go back in your account in two business days what is that? Don’t come here terrible experience

  • LW

    Leon Watson

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 13, 2026

    Great live music and vibes during the clara-oke night. Space is beautiful. Staff is wonderful shout out to Riti, Emma, Lauren, Bradleigh, Brooke, and of course Clay for the best drink on the menu. Thank you guys for taking care of me. I came here 3 out of 5 nights I was in town for a reason.

  • SZ

    Sergio Zamora

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 10, 2026

We are relatively consistent throughout the year - with summers being busier for celebrations of love, and engagement parties all year round!
We are relatively steady throughout the year - with summers being busier for celebrations of love, and engagement parties all year round!
No, we do not allow outside beverages of any kind. However, we do work with couples to customize beer, wine, and spirit selections.
There is free & paid street parking in the neighborhood. There is also valet parking available directly across the street at the rate of $49 for up to 24 hours.
Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible. We have an ADA elevator and ramps next to any stairs within the venue.

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