Bookclub + Club Soda

Music Venue + Bar + Event Space

1/17
250 people
4 hrs min
1498 sq ft
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About Bookclub + Club Soda

Where the legendary Elbo Room once stood, Bookclub is a hidden gem in the quiet Lakeview neighborhood. The main stage + bar in Bookclub is downstairs and features a high level production perfect for local bands, soloists, and DJ dance parties. This room has a bar, restrooms, and seating is available upon request. The capacity for the building is 250-300. All patrons enter through Bookclub's hard seltzer bar "Club Soda" on the ground floor. Here folks can mix and match over 30 flavors to build their own hard or soft seltzer; the options are limitless! We feature a line of local beers and cocktails in a can as well and our friendly bar staff is alway ready to help with free water. The ground level also houses our Digital Balcony. The Digital Balcony is a one of a kind show experience. A multi-camera view of the show is live-produced and broadcast to the wall-sized LED screen on the ground floor directly above the venue. Patrons can enjoy a moment away from the packed room and never miss a moment of the show. Bookclub began its story in the DIY music scene. Hosting events out of a small loft space, Bookclub gained popularity amongst up-and-coming artists, a lot of which were organizing events for the first time. Since evolving into the new space Bookclub has expanded its ability to be bring together a variety communities for fun, safe events.

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Features

natural light

Bathrooms

Dressing Room

Freight Elevators


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Location

Operating Hours

Monday
11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Tuesday
11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Wednesday
11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Thursday
11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Friday
10:00 am - 12:00 am
Saturday
10:00 am - 12:00 am
Sunday
10:00 am - 11:00 pm

Health and Safety Measures

Bars + tables + chairs on both floors are disinfected. Floors are swept and mopped. High places are dusted and wiped clean. Bathrooms are cleaned frequently.

Cancellation Policy

Standard 30-day

Guests may cancel their Booking until 30 days before the event start time and will receive a full refund (including all Fees) of their Booking Price. Guests may cancel their Booking between 30 days and seven days before the event start time and receive a 50% refund (excluding Fees) of their Booking Price. Cancellations submitted less than seven days before the Event start time are not refundable. Learn More
All Bookings are subject to Peerspace’s Grace Period policy which provides a full refund for Bookings cancelled within 24 hours from receipt of a Booking Confirmation but no later than 48 hours prior to the Event start time.
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USD 150–USD 500/hr
4 hr minimum
8+ hour discount
20% off
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