Dining Room at Glessner House

Dining Room in a Historic Building
·
Private space
1800 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616
Near South Side, Chicago, IL

About this space

Searching for a historic place for your next dining party? The Dining Room at Glessner House offers 485 square feet of space on the museum’s first floor. Overlooking the Courtyard through a curved bay of windows, this furnished room includes a reproduction of the Glessners’ original oak dining table, seating up to 18 guests. Hardwood floors and period details add to the elegant atmosphere.

Ideal for dining events, birthdays, anniversaries, or intimate functions, this space combines Gilded Age charm with modern functionality.


Prices

Sunday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
• We offer flexible hire hours to suit your schedule and needs.
• The adjacent Parlor with the 1887 Steinway Piano available at an additional cost.
Monday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
• We offer flexible hire hours to suit your schedule and needs.
• The adjacent Parlor with the 1887 Steinway Piano available at an additional cost.
Tuesday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
• We offer flexible hire hours to suit your schedule and needs.
• The adjacent Parlor with the 1887 Steinway Piano available at an additional cost.
Wednesday
11:30 am – 3:30 pm
from $500 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:30 am – 3:30 pm
from $500 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
• We offer flexible hire hours to suit your schedule and needs.
• The adjacent Parlor with the 1887 Steinway Piano available at an additional cost.
Thursday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
• We offer flexible hire hours to suit your schedule and needs.
• The adjacent Parlor with the 1887 Steinway Piano available at an additional cost.
Friday
11:30 am – 3:30 pm
from $500 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:30 am – 3:30 pm
from $500 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
• We offer flexible hire hours to suit your schedule and needs.
• The adjacent Parlor with the 1887 Steinway Piano available at an additional cost.
Saturday
11:30 am – 3:30 pm
from $500 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:30 am – 3:30 pm
from $500 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 10:00 pm. Extension available. All prices include sales tax.
• We offer flexible hire hours to suit your schedule and needs.
• The adjacent Parlor with the 1887 Steinway Piano available at an additional cost.
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Minimum booking duration: 5 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 29
Dining
up to 18

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
Approved caterers only
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Flatscreen TV
Natural light
Paid parking is available on-site (30 spaces)
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Projector
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

• No smoking allowed in the building.
• Wedding ceremonies are no longer hosted at Glessner House.
• Damage done to the space will result in extra charge.


Glessner House, located at 1800 S Prairie Ave in Chicago, IL, is a historic Gilded Age mansion and museum renowned as one of the city’s oldest buildings. Visitors can enjoy tours that highlight original artifacts and family history, along with events and educational programs. The venue offers indoor and outdoor spaces for hire, making it a versatile destination for special occasions.

The venue is mostly wheelchair accessible, including ADA-compliant bathrooms. For convenience, a paid 30-car parking lot is available three blocks west of the house.


Other spaces and event packages at this venue

from $500
hire fee / per hour

Location