An event space in a restaurant with a backlit bar, glass shelves of liquor, and gold-accented bar stools at Experience 868.

Lounge 868 at Experience 868

Event Space in a Restaurant
·
Private space
868 North Franklin Street, 868 North Franklin Street, Chicago, IL 60610 –
River North, Chicago, IL
Up to 8
seats
Up to 30
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Our lounge offers a stylish and intimate retreat, perfect for cocktail receptions or small gatherings. Designed with plush seating, dimmed lighting, and a sleek bar, the space creates a warm and inviting atmosphere where guests can relax, mingle, and enjoy handcrafted drinks. Versatile yet sophisticated, the lounge is an ideal setting for networking events, after-dinner cocktails, or private celebrations.

Prices

Sunday
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $250 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $250 + $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 $250 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $250 + $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 $250 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $250 + $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 $250 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $250 + $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 $250 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $250 + $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 $250 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $250 + $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 $250 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $250 + $5000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 30
Dining
up to 8

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
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
Unavailable: Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: PA system / speakers
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
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
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building
No outside alcohol is allowed

About Experience 868

Experience 868 is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

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Meet your host

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Member of Tagvenue since September 2025
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