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Outdoor Space at Pilsen Secret Garden

Open Air / Outdoor Venue
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Private space
1718 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608 –
Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
Up to 93
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Outdoor Space is a private outdoor area in Pilsen Secret Garden defined by an intimate, secluded courtyard layout.

Design: The outdoor area presents an enclosed courtyard whose brick walls are clothed in ivy and layered planting, producing a compact, green-walled setting. The ground combines lawn and stone paving around a simple central aisle and a small raised platform at one end.

Features: The space contains a small raised platform suitable for a ceremony or speaker and a central aisle that accommodates flexible seating arrangements. The space provides a built-in PA system, venue Wi‑Fi, and permission to play your own music or hire a DJ. The space includes step‑free guest access for easier arrival and circulation.

Ideal for: Small groups seeking an intimate, relaxed outdoor seated ceremony or a casual standing reception in a secluded garden setting.

What guests say: The space is magical and transportive in tone, offering a felt sense of being removed from the surrounding city. The venue team manages events capably and supports hands‑on planning.

Prices

Sunday
8:00 am – 9:00 pm
from $60 per person
Per session
8:00 am – 9:00 pm
from $60 per person
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $60 per person
Per session
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $60 per person
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $60 per person
Per session
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $60 per person
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $60 per person
Per session
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $60 per person
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $60 per person
Per session
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $60 per person
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Friday
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $60 per person
Per session
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $60 per person
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $60 per person
Per session
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $60 per person
Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include sales tax.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 150
  • Dining
    up to 93

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Free parking is available on-site
  • Free on-street parking
  • Paid parking is available on-site
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • 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

  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • 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 Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions

Host rules

1. Setup and teardown times must be coordinated in advance. Only the client and designated vendors are allowed during these hours.
2. Outside catering is available with an additional charge.
3. Smoking is only permitted in designated outdoor areas. No open flames, including candles and fireworks, are allowed.

About Pilsen Secret Garden

Pilsen Secret Garden is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Location

Location map

Meet your host

Beth Wagner
Member of Tagvenue since October 2024
8h Response time
63% Response rate

Contact venue managers directly on Tagvenue. Keep all event communication on the platform for a secure, seamless booking.

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