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etta is a local restaurant that serves wonderful wood-fired cuisine in a friendly, laid-back atmosphere. It's the ideal place for friends and family to eat and drink as if they were at home. Bring your friends and enjoy a private event designed by your favorite etta chefs. It's a celebration of everything you love about etta, from pig picnics to pizzas, and the porron and polaroid, you'll get your fill of wonderful cuisine, great beverages, and a night of fun. We guarantee you won't go home hungry. etta is an affordable neighborhood restaurant that serves amazing wood-fired meals from the same creative partners who brought you the award-winning steakhouse Maple & Ash. Partner and Chef Danny Grant sprinkles each menu with his favorite seasonal dishes, carefully produced alongside his culinary staff and centered around the wood-fired hearth. etta has something for everyone, from crave-worthy pizza and toasty focaccia to fresh, crisp seasonal salads and family-style shared pig and lobster lunches. The open kitchen design at etta provides guests with the same intimate experience as the kitchen is the central center of interaction within a home. Each location has a wood-fired brick oven for perfecting pizzas, as well as a massive wood-fired hearth for spit roasting and grilling. Every etta experience is extremely considerate because we pay attention to every detail - our service is extraordinary, and we believe in kindness. We adore the communities we serve and want to enrich them with rich diversity, creativity, culture, and history. Reach out today to discuss private dining at etta. We can’t wait to hear from you!

• Spaces for 12-85 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

Located in the heart of Lakeview, Ella Elli is a charming space full of conversation and globally inspired cuisine. Our private and semi-private events spaces can host 10 - 85 guests for cocktail reception and buffet style events.

• Spaces for 150-350 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Total Spaces

Foundry Rooms is a hybrid event space in the heart of River North, offering a flexible combination of modern, industrial-chic rooms designed to adapt to your event. When booked together, the Main Stage, Vault, and Forge provide approximately 2,000 square feet of total event space, accommodating up to 350 guests for receptions and large-scale gatherings. Ideal for: Corporate meetings and trainings Networking events and product launches Private parties and celebrations Social and community events Each room can be used individually or combined to create customized layouts, allowing for smooth transitions between guest check-in, cocktail hour, presentations, and entertainment. Located in River North, Chicago, Foundry Rooms offers a central, accessible venue for corporate and social clients looking for a versatile, stylish event space.

• Spaces for 45-250 Guests

Club Lucky is the most popular restaurant in Bucktown/Wicker Park, specializing on traditional Italian cuisine served in a family-style setting. The interior is inspired by a 1940s dinner club, a one-of-a-kind cocktail lounge, and a private dining room on the edge of becoming a 1950s speakeasy. With everything from the vintage martini shaker collection to the big tables and booths to the cozy lighting, you and your friends will feel right at home. There are several solutions available to meet your preferences as well as your financial constraints. We recommend a meal that includes an Appetizer, Salad, Pasta Entrée, House Specialty Entrée, and Dessert. We will, however, make every attempt to accommodate any unique requests you may have or to create a menu just for your occasion. Although the ambiance is informal, the meals are substantial, and the pricing are affordable. For anyone arranging a lunch or dinner gathering in the Chicago region, Club Lucky is an excellent choice. In addition to being conveniently located off the Kennedy Expressway (just 5 blocks west on North Avenue), we are only minutes away from the Loop & Downtown Hotels. Club Lucky is available for private party buy outs of the whole restaurant for events taking place on Saturday and Sunday throughout the afternoon.

• Spaces for 100-200 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

With turn of the century architecture, The International Museum of Surgical Science offers an elegant setting for your next lecture, corporate meeting, beautiful reception, and intimate dinner. Guests enter the International Museum of Surgical Science and are led up a gilded metal staircase to the main floor. Italian marble floors and fireplaces, decorative cut stone and sky-high floor to ceiling windows with breathtaking views of Lake Michigan are just some of the many unique features of the International Museum of Surgical Science. The wood-paneled walls decorated with historic murals and statues are customizable to your preferences for an engaging and intimate special event. The historic mansion that holds the International Museum of Surgical Science truly embodies the Gold Coast splendor of the late 19th Century and will provide for an unforgettable backdrop for every special occasion.

• Spaces for 35-225 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 3 Bars
• 2 Distilleries

CH Distillery | Jōto Sushi in Chicago's West Loop Host your next unforgettable event at CH Distillery, where exceptional experiences are our specialty. Whether you're planning an intimate celebration, a lively gathering, or a professional business meeting, our versatile onsite space is the perfect setting. Our dedicated events team will work closely with you every step of the way, offering personalized planning, outstanding service, and a range of customizable options. From craft cocktails featuring our CH Spirits to curated menus from our restaurant, Jōtō Sushi, every detail is designed to impress. Let us help you create a truly memorable event that your guests will be talking about long after it’s over. CH is Chicago's leading artisan spirits producer with an extensive portfolio including the only vodka hand-made from Illinois grain and a variety of core and specialty spirits. Milled, mashed, and fermented from scratch using only the finest ingredients, CH products speak to our core values: sourcing locally, drinkability, high quality, and value. Founded in 2013, the name CH refers to the great city of Chicago and the fundamental compounds in alcohol, Carbon and Hydrogen. Jōtō Sushi is hosted by CH Distillery. Jōtō carries a reputation for exceptional quality seafood, innovative culinary techniques, and creative presentations. Joto has carefully mastered dry-aging methods that deliver unparalleled flavor and texture, Jōtō guests can experience both à la carte sushi and signature omakase dining, each reflecting our dedication to culinary excellence and attention to detail.

• Spaces for 14-300 Guests
• 8 Restaurants
• 4 Bars
• 8 Event Spaces

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse has been a Chicago icon since partners Hugo Ralli and Steve Lombardo opened its doors 29 years ago, in May of 1989. The classic American steakhouse is the first and only in the country to be awarded its own USDA Prime Certification. USDA Gibsons Prime Angus Beef is featured along with fresh fish, classic cocktails, an extensive wine list and exceptional service. Gibsons offers exceptional private dining spaces that are ideal for events of all types and sizes. Their knowledgeable and creative staff work with clients individually to create completely unique experiences. For private dining and catering events alike, clients will experience an unmatched quality of service and cuisine from the iconic Gibsons Restaurant Group.

• Spaces for 45-400 Guests
• 2 Wineries
• 2 Event Spaces

Chicago Winery is a unique wedding venue in the heart of the city, surrounded by the vibrant arts scene of River North and the glamour of historic Chicago. Chicago Winery hosts full-service winery weddings for up to 200 guests. The warm, modern space blends urban character with rich colors and opulent accents. Carefully chosen architectural elements give the space it’s glam character that melds beautifully with modern design and accents. Our all-inclusive packages come with wines made on-site, and chef-driven cuisine from homegrown Midwesterner Executive Chef Andrew Graves — past credentials include Alinea, The Promontory, and Tribeca Grill — who puts the emphasis on seasonal ingredients and fresh flavors. All Chicago Winery weddings include: - Full-day exclusive access to our flexible indoor and outdoor private event spaces for up to 200 guests, including a four-season rooftop terrace with skyline views. - A dedicated event manager to assist with all elements of the planning process and day-of coordination, including creation of timeline, menu and enhancement selection, liaising and coordinating with vendors, and everything in between. - Access to our private Wedding Suite with sparkling wine and an antipasti spread for 2 hours before your event. - Cocktail hour, dinner and dessert menus from Chef Andrew Graves, a local Chicagoan and Alinea group alum. - Group couples’ food and wine tasting event led by Chef Andrew Graves in our private event space where couples sample their way through all of our wedding menu options. - Premium open bar for the duration of your event featuring Chicago Winery wines, local craft beers and spirits. - Use of our custom tables, chairs, barstools, bars, china, glassware, flatware, linen napkins, printed menus, and small tabletop decor at no additional cost. Contact us today for availability and to set up an in-person or virtual tour. Follow us on social media for exciting updates and announcements @chicagowinery.

• Spaces for 84-250 Guests
• 4 Event Spaces

With its grand staircase, intricate architectural details, and spacious halls, The Newberry Library is a unique, historic and world-renowned research library offering distinctive gathering spaces for special occasions. The Newberry collection—some 1.6 million books, 600,000 maps, and 5 million manuscript pages—is a portal to more than six centuries of human history, from the Middle Ages to the present. We connect researchers and visitors with our collection in the Newberry’s reading rooms, exhibition galleries, program spaces, classrooms, and online digital resources. Since its founding in 1887, the Newberry has remained dedicated to deepening our collective understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Holding your event at the Newberry will support our mission of inspiring research, teaching, and learning in the humanities. Nestled just steps from the Magnificent Mile, and across the street from the city’s oldest public park, Washington Square Park, the Newberry Library offers indoor event spaces with various capacities for intimate presentations, performances, formal ceremonies, fundraisers, galas, high-end corporate entertaining, all-day conferences, workshops and trainings, dramatic cocktail receptions, elegant dinner celebrations, and multimedia presentations. Rooms may be combined for greater capacity and for varying program components. The fully restored Lobby is a showstopper. Featuring a Romanesque entryway, distinctive chandeliers, 20-foot ceiling and broad marble staircase (great for photos and a grand entrance) it lends itself beautifully to cocktail receptions and dinner parties. Our largest event space, Ruggles Hall, can accommodate up to 160 guests in a warm and cozy library atmosphere created by its mahogany paneled walls and broad windows overlooking Washington Square Park. For more intimate gatherings, the newly created Rettinger Hall and Baskes Boardroom feature beautiful marble floors and specialty recessed lighting, and are lovely complements to the Newberry’s unique aesthetic.

• Spaces for 8-221 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 4 Meeting Spaces

In the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast, Thompson Chicago is a stylish retreat specializing in personalized service, curated amenities, and residential comforts. The 247-room hotel features bold interior architecture and rich accents by acclaimed designer Tara Bernerd. Thompson Chicago also features authentic Nico Osteria's cuisine for all events. Named for the outspoken leaders of the era-defining Chicago 7, Thompson Chicago Gold Coast's meeting rooms and event venues boasts 12,000 square feet of prime Chicago meeting space for the business leaders and corporations of today and tomorrow. From industry conferences to banquets and sports team video sessions, Thompson Chicago offers spacious meeting rooms, event venues, elegant bi-level penthouse lofts, and intimate private dining rooms featuring natural light, Chicago city and Lake Michigan views, and state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

• Spaces for 100-800 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms

Defined by Chicago's urban style and an unrivaled location at the confluence of the Chicago River where River North, The Loop, and Fulton Market meet, the new voco Chicago Downtown is the city's newest hotel and event venue. With 25,000 square feet of meeting and event space featuring beautiful views of the Chicago skyline, let us help you plan the perfect wedding or event in downtown Chicago. Featuring three different event spaces to cater to weddings and events from 50 to 800 attendees, the main event space is the Wolf Point Ballroom offering 4,320 square feet of dining and dancing space. It is the most elegant of the ballrooms, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a view of the Chicago River and skyline. The Wolf Point Ballroom is adjacent to a pre-function area for serving cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres before the main event. The hotel features contemporary guestrooms and premium amenities for room blocks. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand wedding celebration, voco Chicago Downtown is reliably different.

• Spaces for 35-600 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Outdoor

Your unforgettable day. Your unwavering vision. Your signature style. For a wedding or event celebration where each detail must be utterly perfect and unequivocally yours, The Godfrey Hotel Chicago ensures that you will Discover Your Element at every moment. Amidst The Godfr'sey Hotel Chicago vividly imagined interiors, with the Chicago skyline shimmering just beyond floor-to-ceiling windows, your gathering of family and friends will strike the perfect tone. Long after the evening’s final dance and the last guests have departed, your remembrances of the day’s events will spark a rich sense of anticipation for those special moments still to come. And The Godfrey Hotel Chicago will forever be the place where it all began. Let us at the The Godfrey Hotel Chicago help you plan an event that will leave you and your guests reminiscing for years.

• Spaces for 10-100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 4 Total Spaces

The Talbott’s next chapter is right around the corner with a brand new look, seamlessly blending the classic and the contemporary, an elevated take on Gold Coast style. 178 well-appointed guest rooms & suites feature luxurious amenities that make any stay a memorable experience. Signature restaurant LAUREL serves fresh Mediterranean cuisine and signature cocktails, with daily brunch until 3 p.m. With sweeping city views and beautiful public & private gathering spaces, The Talbott welcomes guests to an inviting atmosphere designed to inspire and immerse in the culture of the city. Located in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast and just steps from iconic Michigan Avenue, The Talbott offers an intimate experience & personalized service, featuring 178 spacious guestrooms & suites and 1,800 sq ft of private space. Our three intimate event spaces are perfect for hosting your next board meeting, corporate dinner, or social gathering. NEWLY RENOVATED RESTAURANT LAUREL, the Gold Coast's newest dining experience, is a New American restaurant serving elevated classics inspired by Mediterranean cuisines. Blending European and American styles in an approachable, yet elegant setting, experience a unique vision of hospitality and service with an upscale spirit. Featuring a seasonally guided menu, curated wine list and craft cocktails, discerning diners enjoy a community gathering place in the heart of the Gold Coast neighborhood with an inviting outdoor patio and lively dining room. Elegant with a touch of grandeur, experience our rich flavor of Old World origins as it collides with a modern, New American feel. Our restaurant includes lovely outdoor patio space on tree-lined Delaware Street, available for private events as well.

• Spaces for 20-80 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Located in the Gold Coast, near the Clark/division red line. The building is a historic landmark known as the Fisher Studio Houses, and is a pre-WWII building. The space is Art Moderne style with Edgar Miller paintings on the windows. Space Details: - 1400 square feet - Seating Capacity = 16 - Access to Full Kitchen - Free Coffee - 2.5 Bathrooms - Speaker System - Fireplace Use - Washer/Dryer Use - Red Line is one block away - BYOB allowed - Outside food is allowed The property was built in 1936 and designed by Andrew Rebori. The space has quartz counter tops, and unique white glass subway tiles that offer modernism with antique undertones, plus a spiraled staircase. Features curved walls, with glass block windows. There's also an outdoor courtyard with seating. It is located a few blocks from North Ave beach and Oak Street beach plus the restaurants and shopping of the Gold Coast. There's also a Jewel Osco that's about a five minute walk away. In the mid-1930s, Frank J. Fisher, a Marshall Field’s executive, commissioned the architect Andrew Rebori to design a residential property that would also generate some income. Rebori recruited the muralist and craftsman Edgar Millerto help detail the spaces with stained glass and other finishes. This is an ideal space for small gatherings and professional events. We'd love to host your next anniversary party, corporate party, charity event, pop-up shop, cocktail party, engagement party, baby shower, wedding shower, private party or fashion event. Have something else in mind? Send us a message!

• Spaces for 11-1,700 Guests
• 8 Restaurants
• 1 Event Space

Host your next Special Event at TAO Chicago in the most dramatic venue in River North. Corporate, Holiday, Birthdays, Bachelorette, and all other celebrations welcome. We can accommodate groups of all sizes from 10 to 1,700. Guests will enter the 7,000 square-foot TAO Chicago Nightclub and event space after passing through a 100-year-old, massive Chinese gate and down a lantern-lit exterior alley. There are two venues within this space separated by an operable wall that allows then to be combines from a two-room to one room venue. The rear club features 40-foot-tall ceilings, original soaring windows, a 20-foot tall Hush mural, a 10-foot tall custom-made Japanese prayer bell from which an oversized disco ball descends, and a series of restored arches from one end of the club to the other. The front club is more intimate and centers around a DJ booth enclosed with a metal cage adorned with mirrors and Asian-inspired filigree. Glowing and mirrored lotus pendants float above the dance floor while two bars service the space. Special Features: - 30-foot wide digital LED wall - Dynamic two level space - 20-foot tall Hush mural with 3D graphics - Professional sound system and event lighting - 3 full-service bars on main floor - Special event amenities: cold spark blasts, aerialists, photo booths, confetti canons, cryo fog, laser lights, and more! - Opera-style semi-private Skyboxes dining rooms with open balcony and soaring views over the dining room. - Exclusive Quan Yin rooms with views of a live koi pond and our Quan Yin statue that comes to life with 3D animation - Full-service Ink Bar and Emperors Lounge with intimate nooks for smaller parties. - Stunning murals by globally renowned artist Hush throughout the venue Host your next Special Event at TAO Chicago in the most dramatic venue in River North. Corporate, Holiday, Birthdays, Bachelorette and all other celebrations welcome.

• Spaces for 120-150 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Located in the heart of the Gold Coast, The Bellevue is all about the finer things in life. An elevated restaurant and bustling first floor bar and patio offer a menu of timeless classics and fresh takes, this is the place for sophisticated socializing.

• Spaces for 40-350 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 5 Event Spaces
• 5 Total Spaces

150 North Riverside rises 54 stories on a two-acre site located on the west bank of the Chicago River’s south branch. The building rises predominantly above the historically significant area of Chicago known as the Confluence (where each of the three branches of the Chicago river intersect). The national and international award-winning tower is steps away from both of Chicago’s main suburban commuter rail stations, and boasts 1-1/2 acres of outdoor open space including a public park, amphitheater and Riverwalk, as well as an indoor ballroom and conference facilities.

• Spaces for 50 Guests

Located in the heart of Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood, The Chicago Hotel Collection Wrigleyville offers a distinctive setting for meetings, corporate gatherings, social events, and group stays. Whether hosting an intimate business retreat, welcoming out-of-town guests, or planning a celebratory event weekend, groups can take advantage of the hotel's central location, modern amenities, and vibrant neighborhood atmosphere. With thoughtfully designed guest rooms and curated local experiences, The Chicago Hotel Collection Wrigleyville provides a memorable backdrop for events of all kinds.

• Spaces for 60-500 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 3 Bars
• 5 Total Spaces

The Fire Pitch is Chicago’s premier indoor/outdoor community soccer facility. Owned and operated by Chicago Fire FC, the Fire Pitch features a full-service restaurant and bar featuring a private events room and outdoor patio. These spaces can be reserved individually for groups as small as 10 guests or combined to accommodate up to 450 guests during the summer months. The Fire Pitch's event spaces have hosted everything from birthday parties and graduations to holiday celebrations, bar/bat mitzvahs and more. The Fire Pitch also features two full-size turf soccer fields that are open-air during the summer months and covered with a temperature-controlled dome in the winter. Depending on availability, field time can be added to any event for a unique guest experience.