Entire Venue at Charcoal Factory Loft

1684 North Ada Street, Chicago, IL 60642 –
Near North Side

About this space

Spread across two floors, our intimate loft space features a stunning main gallery with exposed beams and distressed concrete walls.

The 14' table in the center of the room is perfect for a buffet or heavy appetizer spread and the 1920's antique French bar is the perfect place to pour beer and wine to your guests. Finishing out the first floor is a lounge space with a cozy sectional, a restroom and extra garage space that can be used for catering and storage.

The second floor is accessible via custom grated stairs. The space features an industrial kitchen and living space - complete with a second sectional and curated art. There is a second-floor terrace overlooking the ivy-covered courtyard - plenty of room for an event up to 100 guests!


Prices

Sunday
8:00 am – 1:00 am
from $550 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 1:00 am
from $550 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Minimum hours for booking on Friday and Saturday: 6 hours
All booking times must be inclusive of load-in and load-out time
****Security required for all evening events; billed at a rate of $55/hour
A $155 cleaning fee is added to every event
Additional hours are billed at $500/hour; billable in half-hour increments.
Monday
8:00 am – 1:00 am
from $550 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 1:00 am
from $550 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Minimum hours for booking on Friday and Saturday: 6 hours
All booking times must be inclusive of load-in and load-out time
****Security required for all evening events; billed at a rate of $55/hour
A $155 cleaning fee is added to every event
Additional hours are billed at $500/hour; billable in half-hour increments.
Tuesday
8:00 am – 1:00 am
from $550 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 1:00 am
from $550 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Minimum hours for booking on Friday and Saturday: 6 hours
All booking times must be inclusive of load-in and load-out time
****Security required for all evening events; billed at a rate of $55/hour
A $155 cleaning fee is added to every event
Additional hours are billed at $500/hour; billable in half-hour increments.
Wednesday
8:00 am – 1:00 am
from $550 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 1:00 am
from $550 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Minimum hours for booking on Friday and Saturday: 6 hours
All booking times must be inclusive of load-in and load-out time
****Security required for all evening events; billed at a rate of $55/hour
A $155 cleaning fee is added to every event
Additional hours are billed at $500/hour; billable in half-hour increments.
Thursday
8:00 am – 1:00 am
from $550 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 1:00 am
from $550 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Minimum hours for booking on Friday and Saturday: 6 hours
All booking times must be inclusive of load-in and load-out time
****Security required for all evening events; billed at a rate of $55/hour
A $155 cleaning fee is added to every event
Additional hours are billed at $500/hour; billable in half-hour increments.
Friday
8:00 am – 1:00 am
from $550 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 1:00 am
from $550 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Minimum hours for booking on Friday and Saturday: 6 hours
All booking times must be inclusive of load-in and load-out time
****Security required for all evening events; billed at a rate of $55/hour
A $155 cleaning fee is added to every event
Additional hours are billed at $500/hour; billable in half-hour increments.
Saturday
8:00 am – 1:00 am
from $550 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 1:00 am
from $550 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Minimum hours for booking on Friday and Saturday: 6 hours
All booking times must be inclusive of load-in and load-out time
****Security required for all evening events; billed at a rate of $55/hour
A $155 cleaning fee is added to every event
Additional hours are billed at $500/hour; billable in half-hour increments.
Minimum booking duration: 4 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 100
Dining
up to 30

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering
External catering allowed
Venue doesn’t provide alcohol
BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
PA system / speakers
Air conditioning
Natural light
Free on-street parking
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

Candles must be enclosed in glass hurricanes or lanterns

No glitter or confetti allowed

No fireworks or sparklers in or around the property per City of Chicago ordinance

Booking times must be inclusive of load-in and load-out times

Event insurance must be provided no later than 7 days prior to the event

Security required for all evening events; billed at a rate of $55/hour.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period

Show cancellation details

Fifteen years ago Stuart Grannen, the founder of the Chicago staple Architectural Artifacts Inc., purchased an old Charcoal factory in the Lincoln Yards neighborhood.

He, and an internationally acclaimed designer, converted this incredible factory space into an AIA award-winning home. They were committed to keeping the original aesthetic of the building and set off to preserve the fire brick and concrete walls, original factory windows and gorgeous timber beam floors and ceiling.

Stuart soon began receiving requests for photoshoots and small parties which led him to conclude that this space was too special to keep to himself! He has decided to let others share in the joy of this architectural masterpiece. If you are looking to host 15 guests for a dinner party or 100 of your closest family and friends for an intimate wedding, Charcoal Factory Loft is a space like no other in Chicago!


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