Wine Cellar at Experience 868

Function 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

Wine Cellar, a Function Room in Experience 868, is a compact private cellar-style dining room defined by low, intimate lighting rather than open social space.

Design: The room's interior pairs a dark-painted ceiling and warm parquet flooring with a brass-framed high table to create an enclosed, focused dining area. The seating comprises bar-height stools trimmed in faux-fur covers and a low crystal chandelier provides downward ambient light.

Features: The room includes Wi‑Fi, air conditioning and permission to play your own music. The space is supplied with glassware and place settings for seated dining and is booked as a private, enclosed area separate from the venue's main spaces.

Ideal for: Groups seeking an intimate, social dining experience around a communal, bar-height table in a relaxed, informal setting.

What sets it apart: A continuous wall of floor-to-ceiling wine racking displays bottles around the room, creating an integrated wine showcase.

What guests say: The room is compact and offers limited seating. The space provides a convivial setting that suits close-knit social groups.


Prices

Sunday
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100 + $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 $100 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100 + $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 $100 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100 + $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 $100 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100 + $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 $100 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100 + $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 $100 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100 + $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 $100 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100 + $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 10
Dining
up to 10

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

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

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

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


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Meet your host

Gillian Eliot
Member of Tagvenue since September 2025
1 Review
5 Rating
2h Response time
86% Response rate

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