A nightclub event space with velvet banquettes, chandeliers, purple LED ceiling lights, and a long bar at Fame.
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First Floor at Fame

Event Space in a Nightclub
·
Semi-private area
157 West Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60654 –
River North, Chicago, IL
Up to 140
seats
Up to 240
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

First Floor is a semi-private event space in Fame characterised by a low-lit, club-style interior.

Design: The interior uses a dark palette, patterned wall panels and polished floors to create a compact nightclub atmosphere. The ceiling features linear LED lighting and decorative chandeliers that define the room's sightlines.

Features: The space has a long service bar, a central upholstered lounge and perimeter banquette seating alongside an open floor area. The room includes an integrated PA system and speakers, Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, wheelchair access, accessible toilets and a step-free entrance.

Ideal for: The room suits social groups seeking a lively, standing-and-dancing club experience with nearby seating for short breaks.

What guests say: The space delivers immersive, high-quality sound and production. The interior presents a sleek, polished club environment defined by dark finishes and decorative lighting.

Prices

Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Monday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
11:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $30 per person
Per session
11:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $30 per person
Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
11:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $30 per person
Per session
11:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $30 per person
Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Friday
11:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $30 per person
Per session
11:00 pm – 4:00 am
from $30 per person
Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
11:00 pm – 5:00 am
from $30 per person
Per session
11:00 pm – 5:00 am
from $30 per person
Alcohol licence until 5:00 am. All prices include sales tax.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 240
  • Dining
    up to 140

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
American cuisine
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
  • Flatscreen TV
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
  • Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

  • Own music not allowed
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • 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
  • Unavailable: 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
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions

Age policy

Guests under 21 are not allowed

Host rules

No smoking indoors
No drink passing

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Show cancellation details

About Fame

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

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Tim Emini
Member of Tagvenue since February 2025
24h Response time
62% Response rate

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