Awesome place Great…read morefood Great service Great people What a great way to reutilize a space Nicely done all !

As soon as I thought speakeasies as a trend were out of style, Morgan MFG and our private event…read moreplanners did an excellent job turing the venue into an engaging, multi-sensory experience. While a ways away from the city, especially if you're visiting for work, its worth the drive. Surprisingly bigger than we expected, as we felt fully immersed into the world they created.

We had our wedding here September 2024 on a Friday. We toured in January 2024 and sealed the deal 2…read moreweeks later. What is really great is that they have a calendar already on their website of availability, removing that initial email-tag and we only reached out after seeing one of the dates we wanted was available. Alex (the owner). Alex and Orlando (Event Manager) were fantastic. Really great communicators, friendly, accommodating, and just good people. We had good vibes from them immediately which put our wedding planning (which was a tight timeline and a destination wedding) at ease. Alex and Orlando were present the day of and everything with the venue was so smooth. Our grand entrance with Orlando driving us in the Tuk Tuk was something our guests still talk about! The curve appeal has a lot to be desired but that I think that's also the charm of the Fairlie - it's like a hidden gem. The high ceilings are so grand with floor to ceilings curtains which section off the space perfectly so you can have your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception in one space. The space is that Chicago Industrial vibe but has a lot of potential to create. The double staircase is a showstopper and when I saw, I knew I wanted to dress it up. There's also a small parking lot which was great for immediate family and plenty of free street parking in the area. Tables and chairs are included as well as the Tuk tuk! They also already have some great uplighting in the space where we felt like we didn't need to purchase any extra. What really drew us to the space was: 1. BYOB (that was with your caterer). They do have a preferred list of caterers and we went with Hearty Boys. 2. TWO bridal suites for use, a groom suite on the main floor, and a bride suite on the upper mezzanine level 3. Can party as late as Midnight (required to have 90 minute cleanout time for vendors) 4. There is a large space additional space in the Mezzanine level where we able to have our traditional Tea Ceremony before our wedding ceremony for family only (at no extra cost). Overall, we had a really great experience with Fairlie and would recommend to anyone looking at Chicago venues.

i had a tour at the Fairlie and when I tell you this place has everything!! This place was so…read moregorgeous. it has high ceilings and a lot of windows for natural lighting which is a big plus for loft style spaces.. The owner was so friendly and answered every question I had. she also took her time with me and answered every question I had. This venue is a 10/10!

Candlelight quartet for Taylor Swift was such an amazing surprise for my anniversary. It was so…read morelovely and the staff were awesome and accommodating. The drinks were good and the venue was stunning and right out of evermore.

We attended the Adele cover of the candlelight show. Pricey but enjoyable. The dim lighting added a…read moredifferent element to the concert. Twas more intimate, made your sense of hearing appreciate & concentrate on the music better. Show was about an hour. A complaint I would make is don't allow aluminum can beverages because they were noisy throughout the performance. Slightly interested in the other venues.

Amazing venue! I attended a day time wedding here recently and loved it. The outdoor space where…read morethe ceremony was held was beautiful and huge - plenty of space for lots of people! The reception space for lunch was spacious and nice too, then the area where we did dancing and drinks was unique and beautiful. Definitely recommending it to anyone looking for a wedding venue in the city.

We got married this past Friday at Bridge410 and it was perfect…read more Even as we planned the whole event remotely, working with Alicia was great! She was easy to work with, responsive and answered all of my questions, going the extra mile to ensure we felt good with our plans. on the day of, the team was able to quickly adjust the even to be completely inside because of the rain and the on-site attention to detail was the best. I cannot recommend Bridge410 enough!

DO NOT consider a winter wedding here, and absolutely DO NOT expect transparency or flexibility…read morewith any hiccups in their formula. Also, they apparently blocked my account on Zola -- I can't find them in a search when I'm logged in anymore. Thankfully I was able to leave a review without being logged in, and am also sharing here. TLDR: they can't accommodate winter weddings, despite including those months as available on their website, and they aren't transparent about their inability to do so. They can only provide half a venue, with 40% decreased capacity, but still expect you to pay full price. I was appalled by their poor communication and business practices throughout our experience trying to book them for our January wedding. -- -- The issues started when booking a tour -- their availability is challenging if you work a day job, and we were also limited with my partner's 24/48 shifts for the city. But I rearranged my work to accommodate their schedule. The day of the tour we received a vague cancellation with 3 hours notice, saying they would work with our schedules to get a new tour on the calendar. They very much did NOT work with our schedules, declined several options I requested that would work without us making major concessions on our end, and only offered a small window later than their once-a-week evening slots. We were once again rearranging our schedule to work for theirs after their cancellation. When we finally had the tour, I'll admit it's a gorgeous venue. We were excited about booking there, but concerned about how they'd handle January events. Since their website includes Jan in their off-peak season rates, I figured they had a plan for accommodating cold weather (they have a tent for the yard, but it's insufficient for temps under 30 degrees and that's a heavy gamble for evenings in January). They didn't seem to have any ideas outside using that tent. They do have an upstairs to the venue that reflects the ground floor footprint, so I asked if they would include these in the base rate (they're usually an add-on expense) because we were losing space in the yard. They said they would "compromise" by including just one of the rooms, but would reduce capacity to only 70. We had been straightforward that our guest list was 80-90, and their website advertises up to 120 guests for a buffet or cocktail reception, which was our plan. I understand they don't do a ton of events in the winter, so I thought maybe they just didn't have a well-designed plan for colder months and we could find a way to work one out. But they refused to work with us to expand capacity beyond 70 guests AND made no concessions on price. I have no idea what they would have done had we moved forward and temperatures were too cold for a tent (leave our guests shivering? cut our guest list week-of? at the door?) -- I asked and and they couldn't answer. On top of it all, they made me feel like I was a problem for having these concerns. At the end of the day, I can't believe that a venue would expect clients to pay full price for half a venue and 40% decreased capacity, especially in a season they admit having little to no bookings. They clearly do not want business in their winter months, but will jerk you around for a month pretending they do.

Exceeded our (extremely high) expectations at every step, turn, and touchpoint!…read more We worked with the AMAZING Teddy and Sarah and from the start knew we were in the right place, space and best of hands. First of all, Firehouse is charming as all HECK. This isn't your drab hotel ballroom where partition walls, lighting rigs and bunches and bunches of flowers can barely start to cover the lack of character. This space has personality and soul, every last inch. Classic Chicago neighborhood setting, we didn't want to leave the beautiful courtyard space. Everything about the venue is built to make your guests feel at home, comfortable and intimate to the party. Did we mention the firepole?! Best entry ever for a groom to make. We can't recommend enough - Teddy and Sarah listened to all our thoughts/concerns/ideas and custom built a space and flow that complimented the night in every possible way.

Working with Pam was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the very first…read moremeeting, she brought a sense of calm, confidence, and genuine care that made the entire planning process feel seamless. Pam has an incredible eye for detail and an innate ability to turn a vision into something even more beautiful than you imagined! She was organized, responsive, and always ten steps ahead, coordinating every vendor flawlessly and ensuring we never had to worry about a thing! On our wedding day, Pam and her team made everything run so smoothly that we were able to be fully present and actually enjoy every moment. Beyond her professionalism, Pam is simply a joy to work with; warm, thoughtful, and deeply invested in making the day special. Our guests are still raving about how perfect everything was, and we owe so much of that to her!!

We came here for an event honoring volunteers and achievements by the Respiratory Health…read moreAssociation. I like the outdoor setup, being cradled and surrounded by ivy walls. I wonder if that's the 'Ivy Room' of the namesake? We grabbed some drinks and enjoyed music, speeches and a special award. It's a nice space with seating, not just wicker chairs either but cushions! There were passed drinks and hor-durves, as well as friendly, helpful bartenders for those wanting beer, water or soda. One of us spilled something on a light-colored jacket, and they came to our rescue with seltzer and wipes. There was also a buffet with Spanish themed food (empanadas, paella) and small bite dessert bar. I asked about what had red meat/pork and thankfully I was dutifully informed. The caterers gave me and my party some leftovers! Not sure what prompted that but we appreciated it(we tipped even on free drinks). The missing star has to do with the wine. It was AWFUL! I tried to break it up with beer, but I got so sick the next day, I had to cancel my evening plans. I probably over indulged, but I have had more wine in one sitting with way fewer side effects. I may just stick with beer next time.

We got married at the Walden June 21, 2026. We had hands down the best wedding possible. Briscel is…read morephenomenal. Not only is she so fun to hang out with, but she is on top of EVERYTHING! The rest of the planning, catering, and bar teams also knocked it out of the park. Everything went according to plan, and we could just enjoy the day we spent so much time and energy planning. The food was delicious, the drinks were strong and fun, and the space was perfect. Getting ready in the bridal suite was easy. There was enough room and light for our group of 8 plus HAMU artists and photographers without feeling cramped. Groom's area was also nice to have a spot for them to gather, and is a rare find. The venue is so beautiful that we didn't need to go all out on florals and decor, but everything was complimented by the original brick. And back to Briscel. I am normally very type A and want to know what is happening. I assumed that would be the case on one of the biggest days of our lives. I was so sure of the job Briscel would do and the fact that she could handle anything that came her way, that I was actually not thinking about anything but how much fun I was having. She was directing us on where to go and making sure everything stayed on time so efficiently that I didn't even have to consider the schedule. We just followed her lead. We seriously cannot say enough good things about Briscel, even all of our family and friends in the wedding party spoke about how bubbly and energetic she was and what an amazing job she did getting everyone and everything where needed. We are so happy that we booked the Walden!! Thank you so much for the best day and so many good memories!

My wife and I were married here on April 12th 2026 and it was the best day of our lives. Walden was…read morean absolutely major contributor to the best day of our lives. Oh and by the way, it was the 2nd wedding we planned. Our original plan was having a wedding in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico in April, but due to unforeseen circumstances we had to cancel ~50 days out and plan a whole new wedding. Walden saved us, especially our wedding planners, Sydni and Katie-Rose. The venue was empathetic to our situation and they were so prepared to take on the challenge and help us get a new wedding planned from scratch. From the start, we felt so comfortable and knew that we were going to pull it off and still throw the wedding of our dreams despite our circumstance. The communication was open, and regular. Walden put us in touch with all sorts of vendors. They allowed my wife and I to consider our options, while keeping us on a tight schedule. All of our vendors expressed positive notes and experiences with Walden. Both spaces, the ceremony area, and the reception/cocktail area are beautiful spaces that give any couple an open canvas to design their dream wedding. That's exactly what we got. Our guests loved the ceremony, they loved the space, they loved the giant bar, they loved the incredible drinks, and they ESPECIALLY loved the food. I will recommend any engaged couple or a couple interested in renewing their vows to host their event at Walden. Ask for Sydni and/or Katie-Rose and your visions will come true!

I attended a conference at this location. Parking is located in back of building. On day of the…read moreconference, they had a large crane taking up a significant amount of spots. The facility has a decent amount of restrooms, but some of the stalls had broken doors making guests uncomfortable. The temperature of the rooms was very uncomfortable for an all day training event. The rooms were stuffy. Main ballroom does not have windows and poor lighting.

I been here two times for myself to do a group with a company named ACN my son signed me up to do a…read morelife transforformation. Today will be my third time and today is my graduation of this life transformation. I came here last year for my sons transformation graduation and it was awesome. The place has a living nursing home and since I used the elevator enteance from the nursing home I was able to greet some of the residents and they told me they like living here. I asked them how much they pay to live here and they told me they all have different prices depending how big there rooms are. The building can use some renovations. The parking place need a full make over. I know I would not have a wedding here that is for sure. I like something modern or classy not 60 looking