The Barding Huse is lcated in a building built in 1872, shrtly after the Great Chicag Fire. Owner/Prprietr Alpana Singh set abut n a missin t discver the histry f 720 Nrth Wells, and spent a cnsiderable amunt f time researching decades' wrth f archives at the Chicag Histry Museum. Recrds revealed the riginal wner f the building, Christian Ktz, perated a dry gds stre n the first flr and rented the upstairs t barders. In subsequent decades, the first flr was als a cheese cmpany, saln, tbaccnist's shp, a sht and beer pub, and even a labratry. The upstairs cntinued t functin as a residential space until 1988, when Jerry Kleiner and architect Jrdan Mzer transfrmed the entire building int the trendy Cair nightclub. Kleiner and Mser s design elements included Greek clumns (that are still in place), pink granite, large splashes f clr, multiple flrs fr dancing, and basement catacmbs carved ut underneath the sidewalk. A series f nightclubs fllwed Cair, the last f which was called Religin. Turning the space int a restaurant fr the first time was a majr design and architectural undertaking, the mst invlved element f which was the building f tw separate kitchens in space that nce hused a dance flr and a bar.
General Catering Infrmatin Décr and Amenities The Barding Huse wuld be pleased t prvide a chice f décr fr yur special ccasin. We will crdinate details fr flrals, lighting, prps, themed linens, specialty equipment. Furthermre we prvide prfessinal calligraphers, phtgraphers, musicians, disc jckeys and entertainers. The Catering Directr will prvide a qute n any décr needs. Parking Valet Parking is available at the frnt dr f The Barding Huse at current rates. Yu may elect t bill the valet parking expense t yur master bill s yur guests d nt incur an ut-fpcket expense. Cat Check The Barding Huse prvides supervised cat check fr all events. Liability The Barding Huse assumes n respnsibility fr persnal prperty and equipment brught int the restaurant. Gratuity & Taxes A gratuity f 20% (f fd & beverage expenditure) will be assessed t yur special event. Applicable state and lcal taxes f 10.75% will als be added. Tax-exempt rganizatins must prvide an fficial letter f exemptin a minimum f ne week prir t the event. Miscellaneus Fees We request that guests btain management apprval befre bringing in any utside fd r beverage. There is a crkage fee f $50.00 per bttle fr all wines brught int the restaurant. There is a $5.00 per persn cake cutting fee fr cakes brught int the restaurant. Terms & Cnditins Guarantee A final cnfirmatin r guarantee f the number f guests is required by 12:00 p.m., three business days prir t the functin. The number given at this time will becme the minimum guarantee. In the event that fewer guests are served n the day f yur functin, yu will be charged based n this guaranteed number. In event that mre guests are served, the actual number f guests served will determine the amunt yu are charged. Cancellatins Depsits are fully refundable up t 30 days prir t the functin. Cancellatins within 30 days, may apply the depsit t a future event t be scheduled within 6 mnths. Within 7 days f the event the depsit will be frfeited. Rm Minimum The Barding Huse des nt autmatically assess a rm fee. Instead, we have established a minimum f fd and beverage dllars that must be spent. Shuld these minimums nt be met, the fd and beverage minimum will be added t yur final bill. Taxes and gratuities d nt cunt twards the fd and beverage minimum. Fd and beverage minimums cannt be reach by gift certificates, carryut fd r bttles f wine and nly pertain t fd and beverage cnsumed during the time f the event. Depsits In rder fr a cntract t be binding, a depsit is required prir t the cntract signing. Depsits may be submitted in persn r by filling ut the credit card authrizatin frm and returning it via email. The depsit amunt is 25% f the stated fd and beverage minimum fr the specified rm. Rms will nt be held r cnfirmed until a depsit is received. Final Payment Final payment is due at the cnclusin f the end f the event. Cash r majr credit cards are accepted.
SPECIAL AMENITIES AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES Rms cme furnished with cmplimentary use f huse linen, vtive candles, table numbers, guest-pay car valet, and printed menus. Our Directr f Special Events, Amy Ermatinger, will gladly assist yu with any additinal special needs in regards t yur party, including but nt limited t the fllwing: Custmized Printed Menus Flral Decr and Centerpieces Specialty Linens Audi Visual Equipment Rentals Hsted Valet Service Cat Check Private Bars Favrs and Hstess Gifts Custmized Cakes and Baked Gds Entertainment MAKE YOUR EVENT DYNAMIC WITH THESE INTERACTIVE IDEAS Wine & spirits tastings are a fun and infrmal way t entertain clients r celebrate a special ccasin. Master Smmelier Alpana Singh is available t assist yu in making yur event ne t remember. Tasting Rm Table Team Building Blind Tasting Challenge Themed Wine Dinners Old Wrld vs. New Wrld King Cabernet Sauvignn Undiscvered Gems Best Value Wines Pairing Wine with Fd Wrth the Splurge Passin fr Pint Nir Italian Stallins Entertaining Essentials Wine 101 Frever France Wine Seminars Custm Ccktail Service Mixlgy Bar Specialty Spirits Tasting
*Please nte additinal charges may apply PRIVATE EVENT SPACES THE WARD ROOM The Ward Rm is lcated n the secnd flr f The Barding Huse and is a dedicated private dining rm with tw private restrms. Named fr the family f ne f ur wners, Jhn Ward the rm is bathed in sunlight by day and features views f Chicag s River Nrth by night. The decr a beautiful mix f glden patina, natural wd, and expsed natural brick. The neutral clr palette serves as the perfect backdrp fr all clrs f flwers, table linens and ther décr, while the glden champagne hues make the space quite celebratry n its wn. Shuld yu desire, the space is accessible via a private entrance n Wells street. The rm is fully wheelchair accessible. THE WINE CELLAR The Wine Cellar is lcated in The Barding Huse s chic subterranean lunge space. The rm features amber resin flring, dramatic arched ceilings meant t evke a wine cave and luxurius tufted leather banquettes. Sunken seating encircles the large bar area, which is perfect fr standing receptins prir t r fllwing yur dining experience. With it s full bar and ample receptin and dining areas, the space is incredibly versatile. The Wine Cellar is literally als the wine cellar fr the entire Barding Huse prperty s yur guests will be able t view ur 500+ selectins in the cellar itself- the centerpiece f the rm. The Wine Cellar is partially accessible fr wheelchairs.
THE MAIN DINING ROOM Beneath ur spectacular lighting installatin f ver 4,600 Riesling bttles, the Main Dining Rm f The Barding Huse is ne f the mst stunning and urbane dining rms in Chicag. 25-ft ceilings and saring arched windws prvide an elegant backdrp fr twinkling city views, graphic silk wallpaper and grey suede banquets. Enjy the space as-is r wrk with ne f ur experts t tailr the décr t suit the specific needs f yur event. The main level f the dining rm is cmpletely wheelchair accessible and ffers 3 private bathrms. THE MEZZANINE The Mezzanine flats abve the Main Dining Rm and is eye level with the light installatin. Sweeping views and a hushed ambiance are the luxury f this space, which is semi-private and benefits frm the humming energy belw. Amber lighting, windws facing Superir Street and library style shelving fr ur extensive glassware cllectin cmplete the space. The Mezzanine is nly accessible by stairs s is nt wheelchair accessible. Bathrms are lcated ne flight dwn. All private rms are wheel chair accessible with elevatr service t all flrs except the mezzanine. ***Full Prperty Buyuts Are Negtiable with the Event Crdinatr*** Rm Capacity Fd & Beverage Minimum Fd & Beverage Minimum Mnday Thursday Friday - Saturday The Semi 16 seated AM $2000.00 Mezzanine private 30 receptin PM $2500.00 $4000.00 The Ward Private 40 seated AM $2200.00 Rm 60 receptin PM $1500.00 $2200.00 The Buyut 120 seated AM $3000.00 $2500.00 Dining Rm 250 receptin PM $18,000.00 $22,000.00 Wine Cellar Private 65 seated AM $3000.00 $2500.00 100 receptin PM $1800.00 $2500.00
Plated Dinner Menu Plated dinners include passed hrs d euvres, 1 st curse, entrée and dessert. The price per persn is inclusive f bread service. $59.95 per persn $50.95 per persn withut passed hrs d euvres Passed Hrs D Oeuvres (chse three) *see fllwing page fr further ptins Shrt Rib Slider, Hrseradish Musse Gat Cheese Arancini, Basil Tmat Sauce Lamb Shank Feuille de Brick Chick Pea Fritter Mushrm Vl au Vant Octpus, Grilled Frisee, Olive Vierge Smked Salmn, Crstini, Dilled Crème Fraiche Cuntry Pate, Whle Grain Mustard, Crnichns, Crstini Beef Tartar, Chives, Mustard Entrees Amish Chicken Breast with Eggplant Puree, Eggplant Ragut, Tahini Vinaigrette Braised Shrt Ribs, Creamy Plenta, Piperade Summer Squash Ristt, Green and yellw Patty Pan Squash, Basil Lemn Cream, Grated Zucchini, Yellw Squash, Parmesan, Mascarpne Market Fish, Lentils, Carrt Puree, Artichke Barigule, Carrt Tp Gremlata Flat Irn Steak, Chimichurri, Rasted Ptates, Grilled Summer Squash Scallps, Herb Puree, Rasted Carrts, Apsaragus, Lemn & Sft Herb Salad Skate Wing, Cauliflwer, Lemn, Capers, Brwn Butter 1 st Curse (chse ne) Cherry and Feta Cheese Salad, Mixed Greens, Spiced Walnuts, Champagne Vinaigrette Brussels Spruts, Rasted Butternut Squash, Pecrin Panzanella, Marsala Figs, Shaved Anju Pear, Jamn Octpus, Grilled Frisee, Fingerling Cins, Olive Vierge, Squid Ink Vinaigette Tmat Bisque, frmage blanc, briche crutns, basil zucchini pest Husemade Tagliatelle, Cauliflwer, Rasted Garbanzs, Pickled Lemn, Herbed Rictta, Parmesan Fric ($3.00 additinal per persn) Desserts (chse tw) Seasnal Cheesecake Carrt Cake Strawberry Rhubarb Tart Oatmeal Raisin Ckie Sandwich Flurless Chclate Cake Seasnal Fruit Srbet ~r~ Pastry Chef Julia Fitting ffers a sampling f mini desserts t be served family style at the table Ntes Offer yur guests a chice f three entrees frm the entrée list. Printed menus will be presented n the tables.
Hrs D Oeuvres Please cntact ur Event Planner fr a qute n yur selectin f hrs d euvres, prices will be per dzen. Minimum rder f tw dzen required. Oysters n the Half Shell, Mignnette Lamb Shank, Feuille de Brick, Mint Ygurt Smked Salmn, Dill Crème Fraiche, Crstini Classic Shrimp Ccktail Beef Tartare, Chives, Mustard Prtbell Mushrm Puffs, Caramelized Onins, Balsamic Glaze, Parmesan, Pest Chick Pea Fritter, Tahini Vinaigrette Pulled Prk Sliders, Citrus Slaw, Briche Bun Shrt Rib Slider, Hrseradish Muse, Briche Bun Herbed Gat Cheese and Asparagus Crstini Prk Belly Slider, Pickled Green Tmat, Aili, Briche Bun Lamb Slider, Tmat Marmalade, Mint Cucumber Aili, Briche Bun Gat Cheese Arancini, Tmat Basil Sauce Curried Chicken Thighs, Eggplant Puree, Tahini Vinaigrette, Pita Chip Speck Crstini, Charred Tmat Relish Prk Rilette, Mstarda, Rye Crstini Ahi Tuna, Espelette Pepper Seafd Ceviche, Cilantr Citrus, Serran Chillis, Avcad Rasted Beet, Chevre, Pistachi Grilled Merguez, Glden Raisin and Pine Nut Relish Grilled Sliced Steak, Harissa, Pickled Fennel, Crstini Octpus, Grilled Frisee, Olive Vierge Seasnal Bruschetta Cuntry Pate, Crnichns, Whle Grain Mustard, Crstini
LIBATIONS WINE We lve wine at The Barding Huse! Our wine list features a diverse range f fferings frm acrss the glbe selected by Master Smmelier Alpana Singh. She is available t assist yu with pairing the perfect wines fr yur menu and individual needs. Please cntact ur Directr f Special Events fr ur current wine list. Pricing, vintage and availability subject t change at any time. All wines will be charged as cnsumed. BAR We ffer a variety f ways t add a festive buzz t yur celebratin. In additin t the brands listed here, we ffer a selectin f butique spirits. Please ask ur Directr f Special Events fr a cmplete list f fferings and prices. A bartender fee f $125 will apply fr grups f 20 persns r fewer. A LA CARTE BAR (priced per drink) Premium Ccktails $9 Super Premium Ccktails $9 Martinis $12 Handcrafted Ccktails $12 Barding Huse White & Red Wine* $10 Dmestic Beer $6 Imprted Beer VARIES Mineral Water $6 Sft Drinks, Cffee, Ht & Iced Tea $3 Freshly Squeezed Juice $4 Aperitifs $9 Crdials $10 Premium Brands: (examples) Abslut, Tit s, Bmbay Gin, Sauza Gld Tequila, Munt Gay Super Premium Brands: (examples) Grey Gse, Patrn, Sapphire Gin, Knb Creek, Glenfiddich BAR PACKAGES Includes Barding Huse Wines*, imprted & dmestic beers, aperitifs, crdials, sft drinks, cffee & tea. Please add additinal $6 per guest fr handcrafted ccktails and martinis. PREMIUM BAR 2 hurs $30 per guest 3 hurs $40 per guest 4 hurs $50 per guest SUPER PREMIUM BAR 2 hurs $40 per guest 3 hurs $50 per guest 4 hurs $60 per guest *Upgraded wines available upn request Cash Bars are available. A $150.00 per bartender fee applies.