Three Dots and a Dash

Tiki bar party spaces and buyouts in River North

River North
Up to 250 guests
7 spaces

Cancellation policy
Free cancellations for 48 hours after booking, unless the booking is within 48 hours of the event.

About Three Dots and a Dash

Three Dots and a Dash is an underground tiki bar in River North, Chicago, hosting birthday parties, corporate events and private parties for 16 to 250 guests. Groups can take a small semi-private nook, a private rum bar room or the whole bar, and a dedicated parties team plans the food and drinks.

There are six named event spaces. The Island and The Lagoon are semi-private areas for 16 each, The Cove is a semi-private spot with views of the bar for 30, and The Oasis is a semi-private lounge for 60. The Bamboo Room is the private party room, a separate rum bar for 25. The Luau Room is a full venue buyout for up to 250, and a semi-private half room buyout takes up to 100.

Event food is made in house and served as passed platters, where the group picks 3, 5 or 7 items, or as a buffet, with pies by the dozen for dessert. A premium bar package runs for 2, 3 or 4 hours, and large-format rum cocktails like the Treasure Chest are made for sharing. The room is dark and tropical, with glowing float lights and red banquettes, which suits a cocktail reception or a holiday party.

Events are planned with the Parties & Special Events team, who set the space, food and bar package with each group, and a private dining manager confirms availability. The bar is 21 and over, and the entrance is in the alley at 435 N Clark St.

Planning your event

Planners work with the Parties & Special Events team to pick a semi-private area, the private Bamboo Room or a full buyout, and choose from set food and bar packages. A private dining manager confirms availability, and on the night the group has its own area of the underground tiki bar with food and drinks served to it.

Vibe: Dark, tropical and lively, with tiki decor, glowing glass float lights, red banquettes and rum cocktails served in themed mugs.
Space layout: The bar is below street level, entered from the alley. The main room holds the bar and four semi-private areas: The Island and The Lagoon (16 each), The Cove with views of the bar (30) and The Oasis, a lounge of tables and banquettes (60). The Bamboo Room is a separate, smaller rum bar used as the private room (25). The Luau Room is the whole venue (250), and a half room buyout takes 100.
Private events: The Bamboo Room is the private option, and The Luau Room takes over the whole venue. The Island, The Lagoon, The Cove and The Oasis are semi-private areas in the main room. Events are planned with the Parties & Special Events team, who set the space, food and bar package with each group, and a private dining manager confirms availability.
Food & drinks: Food is made in house. Passed platters are served cocktail style with 3, 5 or 7 items to choose (such as shrimp cocktail, crab rangoon, sliders and skewers), the Victory Buffet has mains like Huli Huli BBQ chicken and fried rice, and pies come by the dozen. A premium bar package covers 2, 3 or 4 hours and does not include shots. The bar keeps over 300 rums and makes large-format cocktails for groups. Tagvenue notes outside catering is not allowed.
Group size: 16 guests in The Island or The Lagoon, 25 in The Bamboo Room, 30 in The Cove, 60 in The Oasis, 100 for a half room buyout and 250 for the whole venue.

Spaces

7 spaces, smallest first. Prices are starting rates before taxes and fees.

The Island
A small semi-private area for groups of up to 16.
Up to 16 · Semi-private
16max
Semi-private

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What this venue offers

Location

435 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654

Good to know

21 and over only
The entrance is in the alley at 435 N Clark St
Outside catering is not allowed
The Bamboo Room menu notes a 3.5% surcharge on checks that guests may ask to have removed

Three Dots and a Dash

About Three Dots and a Dash

Planning your event

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The Island

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What this venue offers

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The Lagoon

The Bamboo Room

The Cove

The Oasis

Half Room Buyout

The Luau Room