Mary Jo McGuire's — Book a Holiday Party Tour (Beer's on Us)

Mary Jo McGuire's / Private Events in Lincoln Park

A proper spot for your team's holiday party.

Upstairs at Mary Jo McGuire's: a second-floor saloon room with its own wraparound bar, a stage and full AV, holding up to 250. Family-run, and sister to Butch McGuire's (est. 1961). Come see it first. The tour and the beer are on us.

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The saloon, dressed for Christmas.

Next Step

Book your intro and tour (first beer is on us)

Why Mary Jo's

Not another rented pop-up bar.

Planning the team holiday party shouldn't feel like another project. Mary Jo's is a real Chicago saloon: antiques hand-picked on a search through more than 15 states, traditional millwork, and Christmas done properly. It was built by the family behind Butch McGuire's, a Division Street landmark for more than 60 years.

Upstairs is yours for the night: a wraparound bar, a stage with full AV and mic setup for presentations or a company band, and room for up to 250 guests. Pricing is flexible depending on the time of year, and we'll build something around your headcount and your date.

We've hosted everyone from trade unions to bankers, so however your team runs things, we can work with it. Holiday parties, early-Friday happy hours, client nights, 2027 kick-offs: come have a look and a beer first.

Come see the room. The first beer is on us.

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The Space

Two floors of saloon, with the stage upstairs.

Mary Jo McGuire's green-and-white striped awning on North Lincoln Avenue — 2251 N Lincoln Ave, Lincoln Park.

Mary Jo McGuire's opened in October 2025.

Fair Questions

What people ask before they book.

Straight answers, the way we'd give them across the bar.

Isn't this just a bar with a back room?

No. Upstairs is its own room with its own wraparound bar, a stage and full AV, built to hold up to 250. Downstairs is a working saloon with two bars and 20 draft lines. Your group gets the upstairs and a team that hosts private groups.

We usually handle the party in-house. Why bring it here?

So nobody has to run it. We handle the food and bar service and can help book music, and you get to be a guest at your own party. If you've never planned an offsite, the tour is the easy first step.

Can you handle our headcount?

Upstairs holds up to 250, with flexible layouts for seated, standing or somewhere in between. Bring your number to the tour and we'll show you how the room would work.

Will it work for presentations, or a company band?

Yes. The room has a stage and full AV and mic setup, so it works for a short presentation, an awards moment or a band from your own office.

It's a saloon. Is it right for a professional team?

It's a saloon with plenty of character, and the evening runs as relaxed or as polished as you want. Weekday and early-evening events are a good fit for corporate groups. Come see it for yourself before you decide.

What does it cost?

Pricing is flexible depending on the time of year, so we build a quote around your date, headcount and food and drink. The tour and the beer are free, and there's no obligation.

Why Now

Now booking large parties for Christmas 2026.

The holiday window runs from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Weeknights and early-Friday happy hours are the slots we're focused on for team events. Planning a 2027 kick-off instead? We can talk about that too.

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A 30-minute intro, a visit with a beer on us, and a quote for your group.

From Our Guests

What guests say about Mary Jo's.

★★★★★

Mary Jo’s is nothing without the people who work there and JP happen to be the one that made it feel like home for us!

RESTAURANTJI REVIEW, AUGUST 2026

★★★★★

Good drink good people and good atmosphere. We had a great time and Adilynn accommodated my boyfriend and I so nicely.

RESTAURANTJI REVIEW, AUGUST 2026

★★★★★

Adeline is the best bartender I’ve ever had she made my experience at this bar remarkable

RESTAURANTJI REVIEW, AUGUST 2026

★★★★★

Frozen Mango Margarita might be the best I’ve ever had! Miraculous!

James H.

TOAST REVIEW

★★★★★

Lots of seating at the bar, good service. Similar ambiance to butch mcguires obviously.

Darcy G.

YELP REVIEW, OCTOBER 2025

★★★★★

The staff and service are mcguireful.

NaywriChi W.

YELP REVIEW, OCTOBER 2025

Christmas with the McGuires (but first, a beer). Pick a time and come see the room.

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