Frequently Asked Questions

Located on the 5th floor of the cultural center, this venue is our most popular.

Seats: Up to 400 for cocktail reception, 130-250 for a seated dinner. Fire code = 570

Square Footage: 4,800

It is a full ballroom that has:

• a full stage and dance floor
• large main bar with several reach in coolers (plus service bar)
• caterers kitchen
• cloak room

It is ideal for all formal events with terrazzo floors, gilded plaster moldings, ornate, original light fixtures and historic chandeliers against dark walnut and creamy walls.

Wedding, receptions, quinceañeras, ceremonies, fundraisers, and holiday parties are among the many possibilities in this space.

Located on the 6th floor of the culural center, this venue is perfect for smaller, more intimate gatherings.

Seats: Up to 90 for seated dinner. Fire code = 100

Square Footage: 1,500

The Skyline Lounge provides all the features yuou could want, including:

• a vintage bar
• a prep kitchen
• breathtaking city views

Perfect for birthday parties, intimate weddings, corporate and club dinners.

Located on the 6th floor of the cultural center, the Terrasse boasts unrivaled views of the Chicago Skyline from the Edgewater Hotel to Wrigley Field.

Seats: Up to 60. Fire code = 80

Square Footage: 160

Perfect for small ceremonies, wedding photographs or as an additional space for guests, the Terrasse can be added to any space rental.

Located on the 2nd floor of the cultural center, this large, open space is used for meetings, social gatherings and film screenings.

Seats: Up to 150 for a seated dinner. Fire code = 300

Square Footage: 2,750

This room features much of the interior, including the chandeliers from the storied Chicago Brauhaus, which closed its doors in Decem ber 2017. Several German American clubs call this space home at least once a month, as can you.

The Brauhaus Room features:

• A fully remodeled bar
• A sound system and projection capabilities

Perfect for casual gatherings; it's the best room for both conducting business and having some traditional German Gemütlichkeit!

To "Save Your Date," a $500 security deposit and a signed contract are required.

We accept ACH payments, and can invoice you online.

Alternatively, we also accept cash or checks made payable to DANK Haus German American Cultural Center.

$500 due at signing (security deposit)

50% due 90 days prior to rental date

50% (payment due in full) due 45 days prior to rental date

A credit card authorization form will be held for non-payments and damages

There are no refunds if there is a cancellation within 45 days of the event. There is a 15% fee of total rental fee for cancellations within 46-90 days of the event.

$500 security deposit will be held until 30 days after the rental date. Failure to adhere to policies or damage to the rental hall will result in loss of the security deposit.

Please note: Failure to use freight elevator will result in a $100.00 deduction from Security Deposit.

No, we do not.

Yes, we offer "Friends of DANK Haus" members discounted rates. To become a member, learn more about various members options at dankhaus.com/join

To receive rental disount benefits, renters must be Friends of DANK Haus members for at least 1 year prior to the event date.

Please be sure to ask about these special rates during your showing or via email.

In addition, we do offer substantial discounts for our fellow non-profit organizations, email us at events@dankhaus.com for more information.

Yes, we offer a discounted price when the Skyline Lounge, Terrasse, and Marunde Ballroom are rented together.

The DANK Haus does not provide alcohol. You may purchase from any vendor you choose.

All alcohol must be dispensed by a BASSET certified bartender (you may hire professional bartenders through us). Your alcohol can be delivered Thursday through Saturday. All deliveries are made through our back alley located behind our building. Please ring the bell for service. There are no deliveries accepted on Monday-Wednesday.

You may bring in your own kegs/barrels. Kegs/barrels must be American or German beer. If you choose to bring in imported beer (ie: Guinness from Ireland), your beer distributor must provide you with keg couplings and a tap.

The 2nd floor Brauhaus Room can accommodate up to 4 kegs of beer.

The 5th Floor Ballroom can accommodate up to 4 kegs of beer.

The 6th Floor Skyline Lounge can accommodate up to 4 kegs of beer.

The Terrasse Mobile Bar can accommodate 1 keg of beer.

The reach in coolers are six cubic feet each.

There are two (2) reach in coolers on the 2nd and 5th floor bars and one (1) in the 6th Fllor bar.

Each cooler can hold approximately 5 (24 can) cases of Soda.

You may also refrigerate your water, wine, and mixers in the reach in coolers. You may NOT store food or ice in the reach in coolers (we will provide ice at no cost).

The DANK Haus does not provide drinking water. We ask and recommend that all renters provide their own water.

All events where alcohol is being served requires a certified bartender. You can hire professional bartenders through us.

We recommend 1 bartender for every 70-80 guests.

The renter must set up the bar in advance of the event to allow for a seamless event, it is not the responsibility of the bartender to organize the bar.

No. If you would like the bartending service to arrive 1 hour earlier to ensure your beverages are chilled prior to the start of your event, we strongly recommend hiring for an additional prep hour.

The DANK Haus does not provide catering. We provide a flexible catering policy that allows you to choose your own caterer.

The catering company must provide a COI (Certificate of Insurance) 30 days prior to the rental date listing the DANK Haus as additionally insured.

Your caterer will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining our kitchens to the highest standard.

If anything is left behind, it is the responsibility of the renter to ensure those items are accounted for, it is not the responsibility of the DANK Haus.

The use of our kitchen is for warming and prepping only. We do NOT allow cooking on the premises. In addition, deep fryers, propane tanks and grills are not allowed. Our kitchens are for food prep and heating only. Your caterer should be advised of our policy.

Yes, but you will need to obtain special event general liability insurance.

If you require this type of insurance, please call Maggie Granholm, Assured Partners (25 Northwest Point Blvd, Suite 625, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007) (e: Maggie.granholm@assuredpartners.com)

Hand wash sink

3-part sink

2 commercial ovens

6-foot stainless steel island

4-foot stainless steel surface

10-foot laminate surface

Trash cans and bags

2 commercial refrigerators

Ice for the bar

3-part sink

8-foot surface

Trash cans and bags

1 commercial refridgerator

Ice for the bar

No, we do not. Renters are responsible for providing these materials.

Delivery hours are:

• Thursdays and Fridays, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Saturday deliveries are accepted arter 10 AM

NO DELIVERIES ON MONDAYS-WEDNESDAYS

PLEASE NOTE: Deliveries are only accepted through our back alley/freight elevator. Only a DANK Haus facilities member is permitted to operate the freight elevator and will assist the arrival of deliveries.

We do not accept deliveries through our front entrance, as the front is only for guests.

For all alcohol deliveries, our Facilities Department works with delivery drivers in our back alley/freight elevator to bring up items to your rented venue space(s). Please be sure to email and coordinate with events@dankhaus.com regarding delivery date and timing.

If you would like to have your drinks chilled prior to the start time of your event, we strongly recommend adding one hour of bartending services prior to the start, coordinating with your caterer, or appointing a trusted individual to arrive earlier (10 AM access) to place drinks in the coolers.

Your first and best point of contact the day of your event will be a facilities staff member.

This individual will be available in the back alley when you are loading in your items and show you to the rental space. If all items have been dropped off in advance, you can coordinate going to the venue space via the front passenger elevator.

The office does NOT accept phone calls or emails the day of the event nor the facilities staff phone number for privacy purposes, as this is their private line. Please plan accordingly.

If you require a coordinator the day of your event, we recommend you hire a third party service. You can find recommended coordinators on our Recommended Vendors page.

Our facilities staff will be on site during your event and will be your primary contact for any issues that arrise.

The DANK Haus Facilities staff will take care of the garbage, replenish ice throughout the event, maintain the restrooms, assist with lighting, heating, and air conditioning, and assist with spills during your event.

Our Facilities team also assists with accepting deliveries before or on the day of your event through our back alley. They lead with operating the freight elevator and bringing deliveries to your rented space(s). Please note: Failure to use the freight elevator for deliveries will result in a $100 deduction from Security Deposit

The DANK Haus does NOT assist with room flips. Room flips must be coordinated with your caterer and/or event staffing company.

Yes. After business hours, guests are welcome to park in the 5/3 Bank lot located at Western & Gunnison (4800 N Western Ave).

Metered street parking is also available in 3-hour increments.

Overnight parking at 5/3 Bank is NOT allowed

67" x 54"

13' 1"

5th Floor: 24" x 21" x 27"

6th Floor: 51" x 23" x 24"

32" x 48"

Yes. Tables and chairs are provided by the DANK Haus. They will be set up to your specifications by 12:00 PM the day of your event at the latest and ready for linen drop. We have faux leather, cream colored chairs with silver legs, and standard tables.

We also have chairs that are maroon cloth with gold framing available (for the 2nd floor, Brauhaus Room rental only).

8-foot rectangular tables: Seats 8 / Linens: 72" x 144" for dining / 90" x 156" to floor

72" round tables: Seats 10 / Linens: 108" or 120" for dining / 132" to floor

32" Tall Round "High Boys": Cocktail service / Linens: 120" to floor / 132" with tied sash

Yes, the DANK Haus gladly sets up the room as requested by the renter.

We require renters to send in the floor plan one week out so we can have the room set up in time.

General amenities include:

• 6 hour rental (12am max end time)
• 12pm venue access for evening rentals
• Tables, Chairs, and Ice included
• Floor plan set up by staff
• Facilities staff on site

For all German Cultural Affiliates we offer an additional discount of 25% per hall rental

A fee of $300 will be applied for any extra hour (starting at 5 minutes after the hour) at our 12pm event end time.

A facilities fee of $200 will be applied to events that have more than 5 vendors (e.g. if you are hosting a wine tasting, fundraising with vendors, etc.), or if you have a high-volume event (more than 300 attendees). IF you are unsure, please contact us at events@dankhaus.com

Optional add-ons:

• Portable Speaker System with Microphone: $350
• Projector: $100
• Projector Screen: $50
• Portable bar: $150
• Security Guard (4 hr): $120
• Required for Terrasse rentals; already included in price
• Professional Bartender (4 hrs): $140
• Each additional hour: $35
• Early access fee for evening rentals (10am): $250
• 2nd Floor Projector & Screen: $300
• 5th Floor Temporary Stage Stairs: $50
• 5th Floor Speaker System: $200

2 weeks before the event date

All delivereis - big or small - must go through the back alley/freight elevator

Failure to use freight elevator for deliveries will result in a $100 deduction from Security Deposit

You may hire live bands for your event. The band, performers and/or DJs are required to bring their own equipment, including PA and speakers.

All performers must load in through the freight elevator. The DANK Haus should be notified of who your entertainers are prior so we can direct them to the correct venue location for set up.

Entertainers are welcome to have a sound check prior to your event, but you will need to arrange the time directly with them. In addition, all equipment will need to be removed through the freight elevator from the premises by midnight.

You will have access to the room beginning at 12pm, the day of your event. If you would like to have 10am early venue access, it is a $250 add on.

You are welcome to make your rental space inviting with decorations. We allow candles, but they must be enclosed in glass and blown out at the end of the event.

Candelabras are NOT allowed.

Glitter and confetti are NOT allowed

Transparent tape and nails are NOT allowed. (If you decide to do any hanging of decorations, you will need to use the hooks throughout the room or blue painters tape)

Remember, all decorations must be removed at the end of the event. ONLY for Saturday events, we work on a case-by-case basis to allow decoration pick up on the following Monday from 9-2:30pm. Everything must be packed, stored in the prep kitchen, and ready to pick up. You must coordinate a pick up time with our rentals team no later than 1 week in advance.

We recommend that you designate someone, your caterer or a guest, to be in charge of taking down decorations at the end of your event.

Failure to adhere to our decorations policy may result in a loss of your security deposit. If we notice damage to the facility in regards to decorations, we will need to assess and a portion of your security deposit may be held for financial compensation.

You will have access to the room beginning at 12pm the day of your event. If you would like to have 10am early venue access, it is a $250 add on.

All rentals for events on Monday through Friday must be cleaned and items removed by midnight the date of the rental.

On a case by case basis, some Saturday night rentals may return on Monday between 9:00am and 2:30pm. All items must be removed no later than Monday. The DANK Haus is not responsible for items that are left and they will be disposed of accordingly. The facility is closed on Sundays.

Yes. However, please note that we can not be responsible for any items that are stored in our coolers.

We provide ice for bar service. If your caterer needs ice for their food service, they are welcome to bring ice in coolers.

Please do NOT put ice in our reach in coolers. They are not freezers and your ice will melt.

You will be responsible for taking down all of your decorations. Your caterer will be responsible for returning our kitchen to the condition it was when they arrived.

The caterer will be responsible for removing all food and beveragtes from the tables and bar area. We will be responsible for breaking down the tables and chairs and cleaning the room. We will remove all the garbage and recycling from your event.

Musicians and performers need to remove their items at the end of the night. "Lost and Found" items found on site will be stored in our office and can be picked up by your guests on the following Monday during regular business hours.

Yes, your caterer will "flip" the room between the two events. You will need to supply the room configurations for both the ceremony and the reception prior to your event to the DANK Haus.

The DANK Haus has 12 high boys in total.

Each renter is guaranteed 6 high boys for an event

SHould another party (in another space, if applicable) does not request all 6 high boys based on their respective floor plan, you may potentially have access to more.

We ask all renters to reach out to us well in advance if they would like to have more than 6 high boys, so as to coordinate with other renters.

Security is an add on with a base 4 hours and a fee of $120

When renting the Terrasse one (1) security guard is included in the rental fee for 4 hours

If you wish to hire additional security at your event, you are welcome to do so at your own cost.

Animals are NOT allowed in the DANK Haus unless they are certified service animals.

The DANK Haus has retractable awnings on the Terrasse if needed.

Our team will try our very best to provide a suitable alternative option (Skyline Lounge, 4th Floor gallery, 5th floor ballroomn - whatever is available during that day)