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Hours
Monday | 5PM-2AM |
Tuesday | 5PM-2AM |
Wednesday | 5PM-2AM |
Thursday | 5PM-2AM |
Friday | 3PM-2AM |
Saturday | 12PM-3AM |
Sunday | 12PM-2AM |
Welcome
Our very first arcade bar location, Emporium Wicker Park is Chicago’s most innovative entertainment destination! We are Chicago’s original arcade bar + live events venue offering everything from classic arcade games to tons of pinball, a full stage with professional sound and lights, flexible party solutions, and more.
Inside you'll find a passionately curated bar with choice craft beer selections, an innovative cocktail program, and a huge whiskey list. Live shows, DJs, game tournaments & events are featured constantly so there's always something interesting going on. Book your next group outing here whether it is a few friends celebrating a birthday or your whole company party.
Group Info, Guidelines & Rules:
Free Table Reservations
- ALL MEMBERS of the group must be at least 21 years old with a valid photo ID on their person to be allowed entry.
- For most groups 30 or less, the best option is to book a few tables.
- Free reservations for groups are for 35 or less people.
- Tables are free of charge and no minimum tab is required.
- Tables will most likely NOT have enough seating for everyone in your party.
- Most people spend their time walking around playing games and things at Emporium, not sitting down. Trust us on this one!
- For free table reservations, Emporium will select your tables based on party size and availability. We will provide as much space as possible depending on the size of the group but no specific amount of space is guaranteed. We will do our best to accommodate requests but make no promises.
- Paid space rentals are available to groups that would like a specific reserved area and/or amount of seats.
- A group representative must show up on time & check in with the bar staff to claim the table reservation. A party member is also required to let us know when you’re finished with the space.
- If a group is more than 10 minutes late, we reserve the right to cancel the reservation.
- The average reservation time is 3 hours for free reservations.
- We do not offer bottle service or have a coat check.
- We do not allow pets. ADA-qualified service animals that are specially trained to perform tasks for people with disabilities are permitted.
- Decoration limitations: Confetti, glitter, stickers, or any similar small, difficult to clean up items are NOT permitted.
- Keep an eye on all valuables, we are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
- Group cannot bring in outside beverages under any circumstances. This includes gifts.
Outside Food
- Groups are allowed to bring in and have outside food delivered.
- Groups are responsible for keeping their area clean and tidy during their time at Emporium.
- Emporium Staff reserves the right to throw away unattended food.
- Groups must clean up food after they are finished.
- We do not provide any plates, silverware, napkins, etc.
- Catered events are allowed to have sternos & heating devices that are monitored by caterers throughout the event.
- No outside beverages, including sodas or nonalcoholic beverages, are permitted.
Token Packages
- Games take between 1 and 4 tokens and 1 token = $.25
- Discounted token packages are available for large groups, please inquire with the venue directly via email.
- We DO NOT buy back any tokens at the end of the night.
Drink Deals & Package Options
Cash Bar
- Each person simply pays the regular price for their own drinks.
Group Tab
- One person opens a tab for the entire group with these optional specific guidelines:
- A maximum tab limit
- Example: Do not exceed $300
- We can keep you updated on the total throughout the night
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- A maximum drink value
- Example: Only drinks $6 and under permitted on the tab
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- Specific allowed drinks
- Example: Beer only or no shots
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- The group tab must be paid for by one person and we will hold the credit card until the tab is closed.
Drink Tickets
- Drink tickets are available for groups of 35 or more.
- Drink tickets are only provided by the venue and expire at the end of the event.
- A set number of drink tickets can be purchased by a single member of the group and distributed to members of your group.
- The value of the drink tickets can be discussed as well as the type of drinks allowed.
- We DO NOT buy back unused drink tickets.
- Differences for more expensive drinks cannot be paid individually
- Example: $2 cannot be paid in combination with a $5 drink ticket to cover the cost of a $7 drink.
- Change for less expensive drinks is not given.
- Example: $1 in change will not be given for a $4 drink purchased with a $5 drink ticket.
Open Bar Wristband Deals
- Open bar packages are available for groups of 35 or more.
- Shots are NOT permitted with wristband deals.
- EVERY MEMBER of the group must purchase the wristbands.
- People may not get drinks for other people who did not purchase wristbands.
- If we see this happening, we reserve the right to end the wristband deal early at our discretion.
- A single person must pay for all the wristbands and distribute to their group.
- No individual pay system is permitted.
- We require all fees paid in advance of the event date and do not offer any refunds. We do require any fees for additional guests to be paid at the end of the event.
- The average wristband deal runs for 3 hours.
- Begins when the wristbands are purchased.
- Cannot do individual start times for each member of the group.
- Wristband Pricing options available upon request.