A bar in a theatre with tufted white barstools, wood-paneled walls, and overhead shelving at iO Theater.
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A theater bar with a red horseshoe counter, tufted white stools, and overhead pendant lights at iO Theater.
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A theatre lounge with wooden tables, black chairs, pendant lighting, and framed posters at iO Theater.
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A lounge with wooden tables, black chairs, pendant lighting, and colorful sofas at iO Theater.
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The iO Theater entrance features a circular Chicago improv comedy sign, blue-and-white mural, marquee lights, and a crowd gathered behind a railing at iO Theater.

First Floor Bar at iO Theater

Lounge in a Theatre
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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 not 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
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
Closed
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
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
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
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
Alcohol licence until 2:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 2 weeks ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 200
  • Dining
    up to 150

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Whiteboard
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
  • Air conditioner
  • Photo equipment Camera and photography equipment available on site
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Video equipment
  • Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
  • Greenscreen Green screen for filming and photography
  • Backdrops Photography backdrops available
  • Free on-street parking
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Wet Bar
  • Soft Seating
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • 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 Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • No wedding licence

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

(15 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

AH
Adolph H.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

FAQ

Yes, DJs can be brought to events, but an AV setup fee will apply to ensure everything is working smoothly.

Yes. Audio-visual equipment is included in the rental cost, including a microphone, loudspeakers, podium, stage, projector and screen.

About iO Theater

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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