Main Space at Experience 868

Dining Room in an Event Venue
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Private space
868 North Franklin Street, Chicago, IL 60610 –
Near North Side, Chicago, IL

About this space

Main Space is a Dining Room in Experience 868 defined by a split-level layout that includes a mezzanine overlooking the main floor.

Design: The dining room presents dark timber floors, exposed beams and large muraled wall surfaces that create a contained, theatrical interior. Layered low-level lighting and vertical timber detailing provide visual depth and clear zoning across the floor.

Features: A full bar area is integrated into the room for on-site drink service. A PA system and fixed speakers are provided, and the room permits guest music and external DJs. Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, natural daylight and step-free access with accessible toilets are available.

Ideal for: Friend groups and corporate teams seeking a polished, intimate seated dinner or a music-led, social evening.

What guests say: The space supports lively social evenings and delivers an energetic, convivial atmosphere.


Prices

Sunday
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1000 + $5000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1000 + $5000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1000 + $5000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1000 + $5000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1000 + $5000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Friday
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1000 + $5000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1000 + $5000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
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Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 300
Dining
up to 200

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Extensive vegetarian menu
Complimentary water
American cuisine
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Natural light
Storage space
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
No wedding licence

Host rules

No smoking in the building
No outside alcohol is allowed


Reviews and ratings

(1 review and rating - )

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MH
Matthew H.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

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