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Experience 868

Event Venue

#31 of 249 Birthday Dinner venues in Chicago
  1 review  â€“ 
868 North Franklin Street, Chicago, IL 60610 –
Near North Side, Chicago, IL
From $100
hire fee + min. spend
Up to 200
seats
Up to 300
standing
Venue offers catering
American
cuisine
Parking available
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Gillian Eliot
Your Personal Event Manager from Experience 868
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Response time: Within 3 hours
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Spaces for hire at Experience 868

Main Space at Experience 868
Main Space
Dining Room
·
Private space
200 seats
300 standing
Main Space is a Dining Room in Experience 868 defined by a split-level layout that includes a mezzanine overlooking the main floor. Design: The dining room presents dark timber floors, exposed beams and large muraled wall surfaces that create a contained, theatrical interior. Layered low-level lighting and vertical timber detailing provide visual ...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from $6000 minimum spend
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Noelle Room at Experience 868
Noelle Room
Event Space
·
Private space
36 seats
50 standing
A setting of class and intimacy is suffused in the domain fit for all special occasions and corporate affairs. The place is thinly and elegantly designed with plush lounge seating and ambiance created by sophisticated lighting. Guests are treated to personalized services atop the already customizable menu of restaurant favorites and flavors. The pr...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from $5500 minimum spend
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Lounge 868 at Experience 868
Lounge 868
Event Space
·
Private space
8 seats
30 standing
Our lounge offers a stylish and intimate retreat, perfect for cocktail receptions or small gatherings. Designed with plush seating, dimmed lighting, and a sleek bar, the space creates a warm and inviting atmosphere where guests can relax, mingle, and enjoy handcrafted drinks. Versatile yet sophisticated, the lounge is an ideal setting for networkin...
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Play your own music
from $5250 minimum spend
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Wine Cellar at Experience 868
Wine Cellar
Function Room
·
Private space
10 seats
10 standing
Wine Cellar, a Function Room in Experience 868, is a compact private cellar-style dining room defined by low, intimate lighting rather than open social space. Design: The room's interior pairs a dark-painted ceiling and warm parquet flooring with a brass-framed high table to create an enclosed, focused dining area. The seating comprises bar-height...
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Play your own music
from $5100 minimum spend
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

5.0
Communication
5.0
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Matthew H.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100 hire fee + min. spend
Main Space
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1000 hire fee + min. spend
Noelle Room
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee + min. spend
Wine Cellar
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100 hire fee + min. spend
Lounge 868
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $250 hire fee + min. spend
Monday
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100 hire fee + min. spend
Main Space
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1000 hire fee + min. spend
Noelle Room
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee + min. spend
Wine Cellar
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100 hire fee + min. spend
Lounge 868
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $250 hire fee + min. spend
Tuesday
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100 hire fee + min. spend
Main Space
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1000 hire fee + min. spend
Noelle Room
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee + min. spend
Wine Cellar
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100 hire fee + min. spend
Lounge 868
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $250 hire fee + min. spend
Wednesday
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100 hire fee + min. spend
Main Space
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1000 hire fee + min. spend
Noelle Room
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee + min. spend
Wine Cellar
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100 hire fee + min. spend
Lounge 868
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $250 hire fee + min. spend
Thursday
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100 hire fee + min. spend
Main Space
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1000 hire fee + min. spend
Noelle Room
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee + min. spend
Wine Cellar
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100 hire fee + min. spend
Lounge 868
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $250 hire fee + min. spend
Friday
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100 hire fee + min. spend
Main Space
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1000 hire fee + min. spend
Noelle Room
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee + min. spend
Wine Cellar
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100 hire fee + min. spend
Lounge 868
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $250 hire fee + min. spend
Saturday
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100 hire fee + min. spend
Main Space
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $1000 hire fee + min. spend
Noelle Room
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $500 hire fee + min. spend
Wine Cellar
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $100 hire fee + min. spend
Lounge 868
8:00 am – 12:00 am
from $250 hire fee + min. spend

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 300
standing
Up to 200
seats
In-house catering
American
cuisine
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Experience 868

Experience 868 is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Experience 868 is Chicago's top-rated, multi-floor event site blending sophistication, versatility, and energy all under one roof. Our flagship event space is filled with energy and could be made to accommodate anything from corporate gigs and galas to cocktail receptions, private dinners, and late-night entertainment.

The main floor features a full bar, built-in stage, configurable basic layout, and could be configured to fit the atmosphere you want to create. Whether it is a seated dinner, a standing reception, or a large presentation, the space takes on the nature of the occasion. Some lush seating, warm dim lighting, and decor with a thousand poems will leave your guests in memorable awe.

For more intimate meetings, the private dining rooms, wine cellar, and lounge areas set the stage for prestigious occasions such as networking events, executive dinners, tastings, or breakout sessions. Each area is designed to provide its unique character while remaining true to the elegance of the venue.

FAQ

At Experience 868, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers
  • Refreshments for guests are offered

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Experience 868 is located at 868 North Franklin Street, in Near North Side, Chicago, IL.

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