Broken Shaker at Freehand Chicago

Groups of 13 or more can book the Broken Shaker bar, its lounge, both together, or the lobby cafe at Freehand Chicago. An event coordinator works with each group from inquiry to the event, and food and drinks come from the in-house kitchen and bar. Events end by 2 AM.

Vibe

Dim, warm hotel lobby bar with a speakeasy feel: a black bar, yellow velvets, greenery, vintage punch bowls and black-and-white photography. The bar runs DJ nights and live music.

Space layout

The bar sits in the Freehand Chicago lobby. Groups can use the bar (about 500 sq ft), the lounge (about 1,000 sq ft), the bar and lounge together (about 1,500 sq ft), or the Broken Shaker Cafe, a 571-square-foot daytime cafe in the lobby.

Private events

The hotel hosts events for groups of 13 or more and offers private and semi-private options. The bar and lounge can be combined for a larger party. An event coordinator is the main contact from inquiry to execution. Events must end by 2 AM under the liquor license.

Food & drinks

Catering and alcohol are in-house only. Groups drink from the handcrafted cocktail list, made with house elixirs, syrups and infusions, with zero-proof options. Food is street-food style bites such as a Chicago-style hot dog and cheese mushroom tacos. Outside food can be allowed for private events for a fee.

Group size

Events start at 13 guests. The cafe holds 35 standing or 20 seated, the bar 40 standing or 25 seated, the lounge 105 standing or 80 seated, and the bar and lounge together 140 standing or 125 seated.

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• Events end by 2 AM under the liquor license.
• In-house sound system, mics and a DJ console; DJ equipment can be rented.
• Only in-house catering and alcohol; outside food may be allowed for private events for a fee.
• Self-parking at Row Self Park, 50 E Ohio St, half a block east.
• Two blocks from the Grand stop on the CTA Red Line.