What does my rental include?

The rental of Concord Fifty + Five includes access to the main room, 2 private restrooms, kitchenette, and our 500 square foot garden. Our SONOS sound system, wireless internet are also included. But that’s not all! Please see the amenities page for a complete list.

What is the capacity?

Our space can accommodate up to 90 guests for a sit down dinner and up to 120 guests for a standing cocktail reception.

Can I use the parking lot to create additional space for my event?

Absolutely! Please inquire for more information as there will be an additional fee.

Do you have a preferred catering list?

Yes, we do. We suggest that food and beverage come from our list of preferred caterers and event coordinator. You can find the list of caterers here. Please send us an email or give us a call for more information.

What if we only want to have a bar?

Our preferred caterers will be able to help you determine the best bar package for your event.

What’s the parking situation?

We have a 2000 square foot parking lot that has approximately 8 spots that can be reserved with the event coordinator. However, there is ample free street parking on Concord Place and Ada Street.

What are your rental rates?

Please inquire for rental rates at info@concord55.com or feel free to give us a call at 773.698.7290.

Can we bring in a DJ?

Yep! Let the event coordinator know to schedule a venue visit with the DJ. We want everyone to be familiar with the space before setting up.

Are you pet friendly?

We’re animal lovers here at Concord Fifty + Five! If you’d like to bring your pet, let the event coordinator know and we can discuss the details.

What if we want a food truck at our event?

Food trucks are awesome and are a great way to support local businesses! You will need to coordinate any details through a preferred caterer or event coordinator.

Can we bring in our own desserts?

Definitely. While we highly recommend our preferred caterers when it comes to sweets, we understand that sometimes you just want what you had in mind. Please coordinate all details with a preferred caterer or event coordinator.

What are the rules for decorating?

We want you to get as creative as possible for you event. We kindly ask that there is no nailing into the walls or exposed brick. We suggest command strips/hooks. You can hang from the wood beams and ceiling.

So… recreational marijuana is legal now in Illinois. What are our options?

Currently, we do not allow the use of recreational marijuana on the premises.