Dandy Hound
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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $1,500
Guest capacity
Up to 74 seated guests
About this venue
Tucked away at 9 E Taylor Street in downtown Champaign, Dandy Hound is a unique event venue and craft bar operating within the Hound's Court complex. Designed for memorable, close-knit gatherings, the space seamlessly pairs a cozy, character-rich interior with direct access to an open-air patio. With a fully stocked bar featuring regional draft beers, specialty cocktails, fine wines, and mocktails, Dandy Hound provides an warm, high-vibe setting for everything from micro-weddings and rehearsal dinners to live music and private celebrations.
Our event spaces
The Venue
Located in the heart of downtown Champaign at 9 E Taylor Street, Dandy Hound offers an intimate, atmospheric setting for private gatherings, micro-weddings, rehearsal dinners, and community events.
Located in the heart of downtown Champaign at 9 E Taylor Street, Dandy Hound offers an intimate, atmospheric setting for private gatherings, micro-weddings, rehearsal dinners, and community events. As part of the Hound's Court complex, the venue combines indoor charm with outdoor flexibility, featuring direct access to an adjoining open-air patio. Inside, guests are greeted by a cozy lounge environment anchored by a full-service bar that serves a curated selection of regional draft beers, craft cocktails, fine wines, and non-alcoholic mocktails. Whether utilized for an elevated cocktail hour, a casual reception, or a private celebratory dinner, Dandy Hound delivers a warm, character-rich space tailored for focused, high-vibe gatherings.
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and Cozy”
The Venue
Located in the heart of downtown Champaign at 9 E Taylor Street, Dandy Hound offers an intimate, atmospheric setting for private gatherings, micro-weddings, rehearsal dinners, and community events.
Located in the heart of downtown Champaign at 9 E Taylor Street, Dandy Hound offers an intimate, atmospheric setting for private gatherings, micro-weddings, rehearsal dinners, and community events. As part of the Hound's Court complex, the venue combines indoor charm with outdoor flexibility, featuring direct access to an adjoining open-air patio. Inside, guests are greeted by a cozy lounge environment anchored by a full-service bar that serves a curated selection of regional draft beers, craft cocktails, fine wines, and non-alcoholic mocktails. Whether utilized for an elevated cocktail hour, a casual reception, or a private celebratory dinner, Dandy Hound delivers a warm, character-rich space tailored for focused, high-vibe gatherings.
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and Cozy”
Available services that can be provided by Dandy Hound
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Lighting/Sound
- On-site accommodations
- Service staff
- Set up
- Transportation
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
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