Venue Information

Make your special event truly unique by holding it at Glessner House, one of Chicago’s most impressive Gilded Age mansions. Tucked away in the Prairie Avenue Historic District of Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood, the historic Glessner House provides a distinctive alternative to hotels and banquet halls. Its gracious spaces are perfectly suited for private parties, corporate events, and meetings. It is located within easy walking distance of the McCormick Place convention center.

Take a virtual tour of Glessner House to get a 360 view of the house or select from the menu at left to learn more about the four spaces available.

For questions or additional information about event spaces, please fill out and submit the inquiry form. You can also email us at cdudich@glessnerhouse.org or call us at 312-326-1480.

Vendors

All events with on-site catering and/or the serving of alcohol are required to use one of our preferred caterers. You may select from the list below:

Amazing Edibles
Hearty Boys
LM Catering and Events
May Street Catering

Our caterers will help to design your perfect event by providing:

  • food (appetizers to full-plated dinners)

  • bar service (you can provide your own liquor, or they can provide it for you)

  • staffing (chefs, wait staff, bartenders)

  • equipment (glassware, dinnerware, flatware, linens)

  • setup and clean up

We will help you coordinate the rental of additional equipment, including a tent, if needed for your event. For flowers, décor, entertainment, and photography, you may contract with your choice of vendors or provide your own. 

Art of Imagination is our exclusive lighting designer. A basic lighting package is included for events held in the Courtyard after sunset. Art of Imagination can provide a variety of optional lighting and decor to enhance the ambiance of your event. 

Equipment

The following items are available for your use at no extra charge:

  • Fifteen 8' rectangular banquet tables

  • Eight 6’ rectangular banquet tables

  • Twelve 48” round dining tables

  • Six 30” highboys (all can be converted to cabaret tables)

  • 150 white folding chairs with padded seats

  • 50 natural folding chairs with padded seats

  • 12 silver Chiavari high chairs (bar stools with backs)

  • 43 burgundy upholstered chairs (inside use only)

  • Bar

  • Podium

  • Bose 180 sound system (two available, required for all amplified music)

  • 65” TV monitor with HDMI cable (Coach House and Beidler Room only)

Parking

A 30-car parking lot, located three blocks west of the house, can be rented through us for a fee of $150 on weekdays after 5:00pm and all day on weekends, depending on availability.