Pre-Emption House Tavern

Rental Information

The original Pre-Emption House, built in 1834, stood at the center of Naperville as the first hotel and tavern west of Chicago. Today, you can rent the tavern in our re-created Pre-Emption House for private business meetings, parties, and special events.

Rental Includes:

  • Minimum four-hour rental includes set-up and break-down
  • Additional time available based on scheduling
  • Use of catering prep kitchen 
  • Naper Settlement rental attendant
  • Air conditioned facilities
  • 6 rectangular wooden tables and wooden chairs
  • Wheelchair and ramp access


Pricing and Date Availability

Please contact our Organizational Resources Department at 630.420.6010 or email us here.