Dining Room at Glessner House

Dining Room in a Historic Building · Private space

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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 day ago

Minimum booking duration: 5 hours

Capacity

Standing

up to 29

Dining

up to 18

Catering and drinks

Facilities

Paid parking is available on-site (30 spaces)

Paid parking facilities available nearby

Air conditioning

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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.

About Glessner House

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.