Dining at The Langham, Chicago: Travelle, Pavilion and more
The Langham, Chicago offers two main on-site dining experiences: Travelle, the seasonal American restaurant and lounge with river views and a show kitchen, and Pavilion, the hotel's afternoon tea cafe serving traditional tea service Friday–Sunday. Travelle handles breakfast, lunch and dinner/bar service; Pavilion runs afternoon tea on weekends and requires reservations.
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Dining at a glance
The Langham, Chicago's primary food-and-beverage outlets are Travelle (seasonal American restaurant and bar) and Pavilion (afternoon tea cafe). Both are located on the hotel's second floor with views toward the Chicago River.
Meals at the hotel are not included in standard room rates; a cooked-to-order breakfast is available for an additional fee. Travelle and Pavilion accept reservations and the hotel offers private dining and event catering through its sales team.
- Travelle: breakfast, lunch, dinner and lounge/bar service
- Pavilion: afternoon tea service (Friday–Sunday, 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.)
- Private dining rooms and event catering available (contact hotel for details)
| Venue | Typical Service |
|---|---|
| Travelle | Breakfast, lunch, dinner, bar/lounge |
| Pavilion | Afternoon tea (Fri–Sun) |
Travelle — what to expect
Travelle is The Langham’s signature seasonal American restaurant and bar on Level 2, with river-facing windows and a dining room designed by David Rockwell. The space includes a glass-enclosed show kitchen where guests can watch food preparation.
Service covers breakfast, lunch, dinner and bar bites; the Travelle Lounge offers a window-framed bar overlooking the Chicago River. Reservations are accepted online through the hotel and via OpenTable.
- Design: David Rockwell–designed dining room with warm wood and metal finishes
- Show kitchen: glass-enclosed area for culinary presentation
- Reservations: available through the hotel's reservation system and OpenTable
| Service | Typical hours (hotel listing) |
|---|---|
| Lunch (Mon–Thu) | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Dinner / Lounge (Mon–Fri) | 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. |
| Dinner / Lounge (Sat–Sun) | 12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. |
Pavilion afternoon tea
Pavilion is the hotel’s afternoon tea cafe on Level 2, serving a traditional Langham tea service of finger sandwiches, warm scones and pastries alongside the hotel's proprietary teas. Live music plays during Saturday and Sunday tea service.
Pavilion operates Friday through Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance by phone or email; the hotel also offers private in-room afternoon tea for guests.
- Hours: Friday–Sunday, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Live music: Saturdays and Sundays during tea service
- Reservations: required at least 24 hours in advance (phone or email)
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Traditional Afternoon Tea | Finger sandwiches, scones, pastries, Langham teas |
| Private In-room Tea | Available for hotel guests (contact hotel) |
Lounge, bar and seasonal offerings
Travelle Lounge serves bar bites and cocktails with river views; the kitchen closes at 11:00 p.m. The hotel also operates seasonal and pop-up offerings such as an Ice Cream Social (seasonal gelato on the river side).
Dress tends toward casual elegant or business casual in the hotel's dining spaces. Travelle shows a contemporary American price range on third-party listings; specific menu items and prices vary seasonally.
- Travelle Lounge hours align with Travelle dinner/bar service (kitchen closes at 11:00 p.m.)
- Seasonal offerings may include ice cream/gelato on the river side (seasonal)
- Typical dining style: casual elegant / business casual
| Offering | When |
|---|---|
| Travelle Lounge | Afternoon and evening (bar service through 11:00 p.m.) |
| Ice Cream Social (seasonal) | Seasonal, river-side |
Private dining and events
The Langham provides private dining rooms and a range of event venues across its meeting spaces. The hotel handles private lunches, dinners and large events through its catering and events team.
For weddings and larger events the Devonshire Ballroom, Cambridge and Chelsea are the primary venues; the hotel's sales and events team manages catering and room setups. Contact the hotel’s events team for capacities, menus and booking.
- Private dining available (contact hotel for room options and menus)
- Major event venues include the Devonshire Ballroom, Cambridge and Chelsea
- Total event space: approximately 15,000 sq ft across multiple rooms
| Venue | Use |
|---|---|
| Devonshire Ballroom | Large receptions, seated dining and weddings |
| Cambridge | Divisible junior ballroom for private dining and events |
| Chelsea | Smaller receptions and social events |
Practical dining tips
Make reservations for Travelle and Pavilion in advance—Pavilion tea requires at least 24 hours' notice. Travelle accepts online bookings and OpenTable; Pavilion reservations can also be made by phone or email.
If you need diet-specific options, the hotel offers vegetarian and vegan selections and can accommodate dietary requests—ask the restaurant when you reserve. Dress for dining is business casual to casual elegant; check with the venue if you have questions about specific events.
- Pavilion reservations: phone or email (at least 24 hours in advance)
- Travelle reservations: hotel reservation system or OpenTable
- Dietary needs: vegetarian and vegan options are available—confirm when booking
| Question | Tip |
|---|---|
| Reservations | Book Travelle online; reserve Pavilion 24+ hours ahead |
| Breakfast | Cooked-to-order breakfast available for an additional fee |
| Private events | Contact the Langham events team for menus and capacities |
