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  • 2014

Prairie Street Brewing Co.

From 1 to 600 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms

Why couples loved this venue

  • Quality catering
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
Erin
Jennifer
Hannah
Trevor
K

Recommended by 98% of couples

About this venue

Make Your Dream Wedding a Reality

Prairie Street Brewing Company is located in Northern Illinois on the Rock River. Our venue offers a unique blend of indoor and outdoor spaces with a captivating 19th-century industrial charm. Our location is a National Historic Landmark and the oldest surviving brewery building in the state of Illinois.

From intimate microweddings to large-scale gatherings, we have the flexibility to accommodate celebrations of all sizes. Rest assured, our spaces are designed to provide a seamless and memorable experience for you and your loved ones.

A wedding is a truly special and unique occasion, one that feels like no other event before. But at the same time, it requires flawless execution that comes with experience and expertise. Our team specializes in achieving that delicate balance. Every wedding at Prairie Street is overseen by an Events Specialist who will work closely with you to bring your dream celebration to life. You’ll have a Day‑Of Wedding Coordinator to ensure that every element comes together exactly as you envisioned it - flawlessly and with unforgettable memories.

To find out more, reach out to an Event Specialist today at events@psbrewingco.com.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 13 years in business

  • We speak English and Spanish

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$4,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$4,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25.50

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Specialty Beer

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Boat/Yacht
Brewery
Historic Building
Marina
Restaurant
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December

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Reviews of Prairie Street Brewing Co.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 39 reviews
Google
4.5/5 3193 reviews
Erin
Erin Sent on 06/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

An Absolutely Perfect Wedding Venue - 5 Stars!

We couldn't have asked for a better venue for our wedding day! This beautiful brewery location right on the river provided the perfect backdrop for our celebration, and their all-inclusive package made planning so much easier.

The all-inclusive package was incredible value - venue rental, dinner catering, 10 different beers on tap from their own brewery, day-of wedding coordination, ceremony setup, and table setup were all seamlessly handled. We chose their taco buffet, which was a huge hit with our guests and created such a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

What really impressed us was how gracefully they handled our guests' dietary restrictions. We needed 5 vegetarian plated meals, one vegan meal, and one allergen-free meal, and they executed everything perfectly without any stress on our end.

The staff went above and beyond in every way. Their communication was clear and prompt throughout the planning process, and they handled all the venue logistics so we could focus on enjoying our day. We had plenty of time for wedding decor setup, and they even provided professional signage to help direct our guests to the venue. During the ceremony, they helped coordinate the processional, and the bartenders were absolutely wonderful - friendly and attentive all evening long.

Having the venue coordinate the majority of our logistics took so much pressure off our shoulders and let us truly be present for our special day. The team did such an exceptional job that we would choose to host our wedding there again in a heartbeat!

If you're looking for a venue that combines a stunning riverside location, excellent food and drinks, and a team that genuinely cares about making your day perfect, this is the place. We can't recommend them highly enough!
K
Katie Sent on 05/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful and fun

PSB’s event team was so great to work with. The venue itself is a dream if you are looking for industrial chic. The whole evening was great. The catering team were attentive to us and our guests. We had the best wedding weekend. Couldn’t have asked for a better venue and team!
K
Kelcy Sent on 01/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect summer wedding at PSB!

We held our wedding reception at Prairie Street in August and we could not recommend this venue and event staff enough. Jorden, Megan, and the rest of the PSB Events team were wonderful to work with and made us feel so special on our wedding day and throughout the wedding planning process. They were accommodating and attentive to our requests and ensured our day of timeline flowed without a hitch. They waited on us hand and foot and worked seamlessly with our vendor team. The venue itself is beautiful, and we have continued to receive compliments from our guests regarding the space as well as the delicious food that was served. We had over 230 guests in attendance and were able to utilize all spaces from the Barrel Room to the Dock without it ever feeling crowded. We also held our bridal shower in the Bottling House and the service was exceptional. Overall, PSB exceeded our expectations, and we are excited to continue to stop by the brewery for great beer and food and to reminisce about our wedding!
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 11/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great venue for our day

The venue and staff did a wonderful job supporting our 250 person wedding. They did a great job of accommodating our large wedding on the dock in the middle of a snow storm in November so I’m sure they can handle anything!
E
Erika Sent on 11/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Count not recommend more

Prairie street brewery was absolute perfection. There really aren’t any words to describe how perfect of a venue they are. Not only is the venue stunning but each person we worked with there was amazing. Our guests were blown away and we still are. We loved the many spaces we were able utilize - the dock, cocktail hour space, and reception space. We can’t wait to go back already even for a beer in the restaurant!
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 08/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome Rockford Brewery!

We loved having our wedding reception at Prairie Street! They were incredibly helpful and communicative in the preparation. The space is beautiful and location is really cool being on the river.
Trevor
Trevor Sent on 07/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Professional. Timely. Great food. Incredible.

PSB was an incredible venue with incredible staff. Danielle and Nitsy were so great to work with leading up to our special day. Both were extremely helpful, quick to answer any questions via email or text, and flexible.

With rain in the forecast leading up to our wedding day, they knew how much we wanted to have our ceremony on their deck outside. Even with thunderstorms in the forecast day of, they held off on setting up to wait to see if the rain held off. We're extremely grateful they did as we were able to have our wedding ceremony outside. I can't imagine the stress this put the staff under, but we're extremely grateful for them all.

PSB as a whole is a gorgeous venue and has so much room for those that attend. Nitsy and Danielle were great during the reception, and also coordinated with our band, photographer, the taco food truck we had pull up for late night bites right next to the reception hall, and company that provided our wedding cheesecake.

The food was choice. As most couples are, we were a bit nervous about a wedding venue also providing food and it being quality for everyone. However, without even asking, we had numerous guests, old and young, come up to us and tell us their plate was very delicious. No matter if they received the beef, chicken, or vegetable lasagna.

My wife and I are incredibly happy with the venue we chose, and we can't wait to go back and visit for a beer, lunch and see how the staff are doing.

Thank you, PSB!
M
Mark Sent on 06/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Everything we wanted

We held our wedding reception at Prairie street and it was perfect. We had a lot of decorations to move in and the venue was wonderfully accommodating. They even let us come in late the night before for last minute fixes. The food was great and the beer was fantastic. They let us create two special event drinks, and worked with us to create a brand new drink that included matcha! The venue was beautiful and was everything we wanted. If you want a beautiful venue for a reception, you found it!
R
Rachel Sent on 09/26/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I can not say anything other then PERFECTION for our daughter Rachels wedding reception on Sept. 22 2018! It was Perfect!! Shout out to Tyler!
H
Holly Sent on 09/01/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding this last month at Prairie Street Brewhouse and it was absolutely amazing. I wouldn’t change a thing. PSB was great to work with (Nitsy is awesome!) and extremely flexible with choices and very helpful with any questions we had along the way. I would highly recommend the Brewhouse for wedding venue!
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Prairie Street Brewing Co. frequently asked questions

Prairie Street Brewing Co. includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Prairie Street Brewing Co. includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Prairie Street Brewing Co. includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Prairie Street Brewing Co. for wedding events is known for:
  • Boat/Yacht
  • Brewery
  • Historic Building
  • Marina
  • Restaurant
  • Waterfront
Prairie Street Brewing Co. offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Prairie Street Brewing Co. offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Prairie Street Brewing Co. offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Prairie Street Brewing Co. offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
Prairie Street Brewing Co. is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in average response time.
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