A bar in a theatre with tufted white barstools, wood-paneled walls, and overhead shelving at iO Theater.

First Floor Bar at iO Theater

Bar in a Theatre
·
Shared space
1501 North Kingsbury Street, Chicago, IL 60642 –
Near North Side, Chicago, IL
Up to 150
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Step inside and bask in the light and warmth of the interior, which showcases comfy yellow couches and stylish blue accents like a cozy den.

With a full-service kitchen and bar, this eclectic space is fully stocked and ready to serve your guests. The bar is the perfect backdrop to any networking event or mixer, cocktail hours, and the perfect space to kick back with your team after a long day.

Prices

Sunday
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Friday
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Per session
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $1500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 200
Dining
up to 150

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
External catering allowed
Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Natural light
Unavailable: Free on-street parking
Unavailable: Paid parking is available on-site (10 spaces)
Unavailable: Paid parking facilities available nearby
Wet Bar
Soft Seating
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet 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
Unavailable: No noise restrictions

Accessibility

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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Unavailable: No wedding licence
Unavailable: No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

Decor:
No confetti, no glitter, no silly string, no chocolate fountain.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(12 reviews and ratings - )

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Adolph H.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About iO Theater

Since 1981, The iO Theater has been the foundational institution dedicated to the development of long-form improvisational theater; we’ve helped launch the careers of countless comedians and actors like Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Mike Meyers, and Jason Sudeikis (just to name a few).

Take advantage of our state-of-the-art theaters and sound systems, our multiple classrooms and breakout spaces, and our in-house kitchen and bar to make an easy full day of fun. We’ll take care of everything – a custom team-building workshop, dinner, and evening of laughter from the best improvisers in Chicago, you just bring your team.

Now, iO's creative spaces can become a background for your events, big or small!

iO Theater is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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