Events

Whole property rental

Imagine having your very own boutique inn for the night—rooms, event spaces, and garden all wrapped into one beautifully moody, memory-making destination. A full property buyout at The Golden Arm gives you complete privacy and total creative freedom to design the experience your way. Host a candlelit dinner in one space, cocktails in another, steal away to the garden under the stars, and let your guests drift effortlessly from moment to moment. No interruptions. No strangers. Just your people, your vibe, your rules. It’s not just an event—it’s an immersive takeover, tailored entirely to you and destined to be talked about long after checkout

The Garden

Meet The Garden at The Golden Arm—your private outdoor escape in the middle of the city, where string lights glow, cocktails flow, and time conveniently forgets its responsibilities. It’s the perfect backdrop for golden-hour toasts, birthday mischief, engagement celebrations, low-stakes meetings that turn into high-quality hangs, and everything in between. Tucked just beyond our doors, this leafy little oasis pairs beautifully with the indoor space for a seamless indoor/outdoor takeover, giving your guests room to roam, mingle, and make questionable but delightful decisions. Fresh air, great vibes, and memories that may or may not survive the morning.

IDR

Welcome to I Don’t Remember at The Golden Arm—Chicago’s most unforgettable event space (ironically). Equal parts stylish hideaway and story-making machine, our room seats 50 for intimate dinners, transforms effortlessly for cocktailing, and plays perfectly host to meetings, milestone moments, and celebrations of every flavor. Need to impress clients? Toast an engagement? Throw a party people will talk about forever (even if they “don’t remember”)? We’ve got you. And when you add our lush garden, the magic spills outdoors for a spectacular indoor/outdoor experience that feels equal parts secret oasis and main-character energy. Come for the vibe. Stay for the memories. Or don’t. We won’t tell

Love Stories & Legendary Weekends

Celebrate your wedding in a one-of-a-kind setting made for intimate, unforgettable moments—and then stay the night with the people who matter most. From golden-hour vows in the garden to candlelit toasts in the second-floor library, The Golden Arm offers layered, character-rich spaces that feel warm, cinematic, and deeply personal. With lodging, ceremony, and reception all under one roof, your entire celebration flows effortlessly in a prime, easy-to-reach location. No shuttles. No stress. Just your love story, beautifully hosted from “I do” to the morning-after coffee.