The Boarding House | Central, Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Photographer: Anthony Tahlier
- Photographer: Jennifer Kathryn Photography
- Photographer: Jennifer Kathryn Photography
- Photographer: Anthony Tahlier
- Photographer: Jennifer Kathryn Photography
- Photographer: Courtesy of The Boarding House

Message & Request Pricing

Spill into a warm, yet stylish and modern, atmosphere from the big city night to eat well and drink better with everyone you love.

This celebrated Chicago eatery has three rooms to give the right amount of space to your darling wild favorites, whether it be a dozen or a hundred-plus. Bounce and barrel with the best folks you know somewhere that's equal parts elegance and comfort.

The Lowdown

Type: Banquet Hall / Event Facility Bar / Club / Lounge Historic Building Other Restaurant / Private Dining

Views: Cityscape Skyline Street

Style: Elegant
Glamorous
Sophisticated
Urban
Worldly

Best type of Celebrations

Rehearsal Dinner / Welcome Reception

Social Event

Wedding Reception

Workshops: Creative, Photo, Etc.

Anniversary

Engagement Party

Venue Setting

http://boardinghousechicago.com/dine/bh-private-events/

Capacity

Seated: 120

Buffet: 90

Standing: 150

Fees

(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)

Price range: Join the party and sign in to view pricing

Does this include catering fees?: Yes

Estimated price per head: from $50 to $5,000

Additional charges: Tax is 10.5% of the food and beverage minimum, Gratuity is 20% of the food and beverage minimum

Insurance: Additional Insurance May Be Required Depending On The Event

Connect

Request a Venue Tour

Call: 312.280.0720

Event Logistics and Amenities

(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)

Celebrations hosted here since: 2012
Curfew: 2 AM
Venue spaces: Indoor Venue Space Only
Catering: Client Must Use The Catering Provided By The Venue
Alcohol: Provided By Venue For Fee – You Must Use The Venue For All Alcohol Services
Music: Indoors Only
Smoking: Non-smoking Venue

Amenities

A/V Equipment
Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
Street Parking
Valet Parking
Wifi
Dining Chairs

Venue Features

The scene:: The Boarding House is set in a historical building constructed in 1872 in Chicago's River North. There are 5 floors of unique and stunning event spaces offering multiple options for your event.
Design:: We are famed for our dramatic chandeliers. In our chandelier bar there is a chandelier composed of 10,000 inverted wine glasses and in our Main Dining Room the stage is set my a dramatic chandelier composed of 6,000 Riesling bottles.
Standout venue features:: The Boarding House is owned by Alpana Singh, the youngest woman to ever become a Master Sommelier. As such we have over 8 sommeliers on staff so we are the ideal venue for both the casual wine lover or the connoisseur. We offer a variety of wine tastings to initiate the novice, and advanced education and team building classes for the experts.

Awards & Notables

Awards, recognitions, or noteworthy achievements associated with the venue.

Our Chef, Tanya Baker was a finalist nominee for a Rising Star Award from the James Beard Foundation. Owner Alpana Singh has received the following accolades: 2006 Wine & Spirits Professional of the Year by Bon Appetit magazine Best Sommelier in America by Wine and Spirits magazine Crain's Chicago Business 40 Under 40 Food & Wine's 35 Under 35 Best Sommelier (2004) by Chicago magazine 30 Under 30 (2006) by Jane magazine The Boarding House has been used as a backdrop for a variety of television shows and movies

Celebration Locations

This section outlines the various spaces available within the venue for different types of events.