Hounds Court

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $1,500

Guest capacity

Up to 106 seated guests

About this venue

Hound’s Court is an outdoor patio cocktail venue located at 120 N. Neil St. in Downtown Champaign, Illinois, operating as part of the Hound's Rest family of hospitality concepts. Features a spacious, casual outdoor courtyard setting that serves as a central gathering point in downtown Champaign. Complemented by cozy, dog-themed interior decor, warm ambient lighting, and relaxed seating options.

Seated guest capacity

  • 106

Venue type

  • Restaurants, Breweries

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
120 N Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820

Our event spaces

The Venue

Offers a vintage-inspired aesthetic featuring warm woodwork, moody lighting, and craft cocktail offerings.

Hounds Court is an event venue and cocktail lounge located in the heart of Downtown Champaign, Illinois, operating out of the historic complex at 120 N. Neil Street. Offers a vintage-inspired aesthetic featuring warm woodwork, moody lighting, and craft cocktail offerings. Functions as a private/semi-private event space suitable for gatherings, receptions, cocktail parties, and live music performances.

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and Cozy”

The Venue

Offers a vintage-inspired aesthetic featuring warm woodwork, moody lighting, and craft cocktail offerings.

Hounds Court is an event venue and cocktail lounge located in the heart of Downtown Champaign, Illinois, operating out of the historic complex at 120 N. Neil Street. Offers a vintage-inspired aesthetic featuring warm woodwork, moody lighting, and craft cocktail offerings. Functions as a private/semi-private event space suitable for gatherings, receptions, cocktail parties, and live music performances.

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and Cozy”

Available services that can be provided by Hounds Court

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Clean up
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Lighting/Sound
  • On-site accommodations
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 4.3

4.3 out of 5

23 reviews

  • EL

    Eddie Lance

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Jul 29, 2026

    I had the absolute pleasure of experiencing both, the Hounds Rest AND the Hounds Court located less than a block apart. Both places have a welcoming and relaxed vibe as soon as you walk in. The Hounds Court, being known as the dog friendly bar in town, greeted us with friends of both the two and four legged variety. The bartenders at each place (Laura and Judy) were amazing the entire time! We were lucky enough to meet the owner who was showed the absolute best hospitality! I wish I had 4 thumbs to give these places 4 thumbs up.

  • MK

    Matthew Konnik

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Jul 3, 2026

    Judith is fantastic!

  • KÇ

    Kerem ÇATALBAŞ

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Jun 7, 2026

  • JH

    Julian Hoban

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •May 30, 2026

  • JO

    Julia Olive

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •May 26, 2026

    shawn made some delicious cocktails and took great care of our group!!

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Hound's Court operates as an outdoor patio and cocktail bar space, making it ideal for intimate wedding receptions, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, welcome drinks, and post-wedding send-off brunches rather than large traditional ceremony-and-reception events.
The space caters to small-to-medium gatherings, typically hosting casual cocktail-style events ranging from 30 to 100+ guests depending on setup and whether indoor/outdoor overflow spaces are utilized within the Hound's Rest LLC collection.
No, Hound's Court does not have an on-site kitchen. However, outside food and catering are permitted. You can bring in drop-off catering or hire local Downtown Champaign food vendors.
Yes, full or partial buyouts are available for private events. Pricing depends on the day of the week, time of day, and whether you are reserving during peak operating hours.

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