Top Chicago Cocktail Party Venues
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Choosing your cocktail party venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect venue in Chicago. You’ll want to consider everything from the aesthetics of the space to any in-house amenities and services. Luckily, PartySlate makes it easy with our Find Venues page. Use the filters to narrow your search — taking into account everything from your guest count to specific catering preferences. Once you’ve set your filters, scroll down to search our curated list. Look for the “featured” tag for PartySlate’s top recommendations. With PartySlate, finding your ideal Chicago venue has never been easier.
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From Here On Food Hall & Market
433 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA- Spaces for 20-350 Guests
- 4 Restaurants
Located in the historic Old Post Office lobby, From Here On Food Hall & Market curates a hospitality experience in many forms. From Here On is a modern and trendy food hall with a vibrant atmosphere, carefully curated artisanal vendors, and various delectable cuisines to satisfy every palate. Our travel-themed bar, Snorkelbox, specializes in handcrafted cocktails made in equal measure. Enjoy delicious food and cocktails in one unique downtown location. With our diverse selection of gourmet food options, your attendees will embark on a gastronomic journey, savoring unique flavors from around Chicago. From mouthwatering sliders to Durango-style Mexican food, our food hall offers something for every taste bud. It doesn't stop at the food and beverage! Our versatile event spaces can accommodate gatherings of all sizes, whether you're hosting an intimate happy hour or a larger celebration. From full buyouts of the popular Snorkelbox Bar to our spacious outdoor patio, we have the perfect spaces for any event. Our team handles all logistics, allowing you to focus on what truly matters - creating lasting memories with your guests. We take pride in delivering exceptional service and ensuring that every aspect of your event exceeds expectations. From Here On Food Hall & Market concept was created by the hospitality collective, 16” on Center, known for Chicago mainstays such as Revival Food Hall, Thalia Hall, and MONEYGUN. 16” on Center’s history of creating long-lasting neighborhood places promises an inviting community gathering place for tenants and neighbors alike.
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
Paladin Real Estate Investment
3622 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USAPaladin Real Estate Investment helps television and film, immersive event and live music producers by providing a one of a kind venue experience that will leave a positive impression upon all of the customers/patrons/artists, executives, staff and performers! We work hard to make everyones experience seemless, productive and memorable.
avec
615 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA- Spaces for 12-100 Guests
- 5 Restaurants
avec, a Mediterranean and Midwestern influenced shared plates restaurant, opened in October 2003 out of a partnership between Executive Chef Paul Kahan, restaurateur Donnie Madia and wine steward Eduard Seitan. Chef Perry Hendrix's rustic menu, featuring Midwest ingredients from valued local purveyors, takes its cue from the sun-drenched wine regions of Southwestern Europe. Beyond reflecting the aromas, flavors and colors of the Mediterranean in its cuisine, avec's extensive wine list focuses on the region's boutique vineyards. avec's second floor private event space draws from the warm, intimate design of the main dining room, and evokes the feeling of a rustic mediterranean wine cave. With an open kitchen and private bar, the second floor can host private events for up to 40 seated guests or up to 60 guests for a standing reception. For smaller groups, the space can be divided into a small, private room for with seating for 12 guests, and a semi-private space with seating for up to 20 guests.
The Grand Aberie
910 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Sal's On Tap
1645 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612, USA- Spaces for 500-700 Guests
Sal’s On Tap is a lively Chicago restaurant, sports bar, and event destination located in the heart of the Medical District near the United Center. We serve Chicago-inspired favorites, pizza, burgers, tacos, wings, fresh entrées, breakfast, craft cocktails, and more. With 12 TVs, space for large groups and private events, and a complimentary shuttle to and from United Center events, Sal’s On Tap is the perfect place to eat, drink, watch the game, celebrate, and experience Chicago hospitality.
Avg response time 4-6 hrs
Chicago Illuminating Company
2110 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA- Spaces for 250-600 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 2 Event Spaces
- 2 Meeting Spaces
The Chicago Illuminating Company is a premier event venue and production space located in the heart of downtown Chicago. Known for its seamless blend of historic charm and contemporary elegance, our venue offers a sophisticated backdrop for weddings, corporate gatherings, galas, and private events. Housed in a restored early 20th-century industrial building, The Chicago Illuminating Company features soaring ceilings, exposed brick, and state-of-the-art amenities — creating a versatile canvas for unforgettable experiences. Our dedicated team is passionate about delivering exceptional service, from customized event planning to flawless execution. Whether you're hosting an intimate celebration or a large-scale production, we work closely with clients and partners to bring bold ideas to life in a setting that’s as dynamic as the city itself. Let The Chicago Illuminating Company light the way to your next extraordinary event!
Avg response time 1-2 hrs
Chicago q
1160 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA- Spaces for 10-80 Guests
- 4 Restaurants
Chicago q is not an ordinary barbecue joint. Opening in 2010, the Chefs have created a barbecue experience like none other by using the highest quality meats seasoned with house-made rubs while served in a Savannah-style dining room, imbued with Southern charm and comfort. Chicago q serves award-winning competition fare alongside regional favorites from the Carolinas, Texas, Missouri and Tennessee, which pair perfectly with the best selection of rare and exclusive bourbons in Chicago. Whether in the neighborhood or traveling to the city, a group of two or 50, Chicago q is the ideal space for any gathering or occasion
Cruz Blanca
900 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA- 1 Restaurant
Cruz Blanca is a small-batch Chicago brewery passionately focused on ModMex lagers, sunny IPA’s and tropical wild-fermented sours. Inspired by the original Cruz Blanca Brewery that opened in Mexico City in the 1860’s. Plan the perfect fiesta with crowd-pleasing fare from award-winning chef Rick Bayless at Cruz Blanca. Cruz Blanca's catering and private event menus are filled with soul satisfying flavors from Mexico. You and your guests can make your own tacos with Cruz Blanca's house-made corn tortillas, and choose from an array of toppings. Include their freshly–made guacamole, amazing sides, and stellar house-beers for a fun fiesta spread.
The Hotel Chicago Autograph Collection
333 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA- Spaces for 50-350 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Meeting Space
Located in downtown Chicago, The Hotel Chicago offers a contemporary hotel experience with flexible event spaces and refined interiors. The property features modern guest rooms and adaptable venues suited for meetings, receptions, and social events. Its central location and professional amenities make it a reliable option for urban gatherings.
Seven Lions
130 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA- Spaces for 10-90 Guests
- 4 Restaurants
Seven Lions features classic cuisine and cocktails with a modern twist and an approachable wine list with uniquely-grown varietals. Located in a landmark building at 130 S. on Chicago's magnificent Michigan Avenue, the American clubhouse concept is steps away from the iconic Millennium Park and the Art Institute of Chicago. Seven Lions features three distinct private dining rooms as well as a patio: The Blue Room: Located on the main floor, is the most intimate room and seats ten. The Den: Located on the first floor and seats 20-35 guests. The Symphony Room: Located downstairs and aptly named after the building’s previous tenants’ musical practice space, serves as a banquet hall for up to 100 seated guests and offers a separate bar. Seven Lions Patio: An expansive al fresco space along bustling Michigan Avenue open during the warmer months and seats 70-80. Seven Lions is open 11 a.m. – close Monday through Friday (with dinner service starting at 4 p.m.) and 10 a.m. – close Saturday and Sunday, beginning with brunch. For reservations, click here.
HIDE+SEEK
West Loop, Chicago, IL, USANestled in the heart of Randolph Row, HIDE+SEEK brings comfortable elegance and playful design to West Loop. Our creative American shared plates menu incorporates touches from Spain, France, and Italy. The beverage program follows suit, and features fresh takes on classic cocktails and hand selected wines.
William Tell Hotel MOD Collection by Sonesta
Countryside, IL 60525, USA- Spaces for 400-500 Guests
The Holiday Inn at Countryside offers banquet spaces, and meeting spaces for corporate events, wedding venues, quinceanera's, or and other events. We have 15000 square ft of meeting spaces, and 140 rooms. Our banquet spaces include The Grand Ballroom, The Terrace, The Atrium, and The Countryside.
Avg response time 1-2 hrs
Carol's Pub
4659 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, USAThe new owner of Carol’s Pub has found a few mysteries inside the 45-year-old North Side dive. The biggest holdup preventing the bar from reopening — it’s been closed since September 2016 — has been fixing the west wall that faces Clark Street. The late-night dive has been a popular spot for cheap beer and live country music for decades at 4659 N. Clark Street.
The Jam Lab
9234 47th St, Brookfield, IL 60513, USA- Spaces for 100-120 Guests
A working recording studio and music venue that doubles as a one-of-a-kind venue. With high ceilings, luxury amenities and a gorgeous private backyard garden, The Jam Lab is the perfect venue to host your next unique party of event.
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
fourteensixteen
14 Calendar Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525, USALocated in the heart of downtown La Grange, our diners can expect urban flavors and décor matched with a beautiful rooftop dining space. fourteensixteen General Manager Chris Johnson and Executive Chef Bret Bohning lead up the scratch-made menu sourcing a majority of the ingredients within 300 miles of the restaurant. “We’ve created an incredible culinary experience through our menu with emphasis on locality.” Chef Bret Bohning remarks. The beverage menu offers handmade and well thought out cocktail elements beyond the traditional offerings using multi-dimensional flavor, textural contrasts and compliments. Leading up the infusion creations, Bar Manager, Jim McGuigan explained, “Our intention is to offer the highest quality of recognizable and seasonally tuned beverages with an edge of uniqueness pointed at locality, where possible, sustainability, and responsibility with regard to sourcing and production.” The restaurant is set in a 130-year-old building featuring a 100-seat dining room, bar area and an impressive 60-seat dining and lounge rooftop terrace. A semi-private area, on the restaurant’s second level, is available for intimate special events for up to 18 guests along with various semi-private spaces with space for up to 140 people. The décor is industrial yet tasteful from the rustic mosaic mirrors to the antique water gage light fixtures and contemporary garage doors for when the La Grange weather is just right. In the Spring, fourteensixteen will be building a pergola for the Rooftop in order to “cover” private events and extend the outdoor season. Expect wine and beer tastings, dinners, parties and other special events taking place in 2018.
Crosby’s Kitchen
3455 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USAA part of 4 Star Restaurant Group, Crosby’s Kitchen is a family-friendly favorite located at the heart of Chicago’s bustling Southport Corridor. Our Midwestern-influenced menu is centered around rotisserie and comfort food, featuring favorites such as Lobster Deviled Eggs, Crab Toast, Iron Skillet Cornbread and of course, Monkey Bread. We are open for lunch and dinner daily and offer brunch on Saturday and Sunday mornings. We look forward to serving you!
Funkenhausen
1709 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Edie's All Day Cafe & Bar
675 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654, USAEdie’s All Day Café & Bar is an upscale, fast-casual café and bar located in the Wells corridor of Chicago’s River North neighborhood, catering to individuals on-the-go, remote workers and professionals looking for a community space to work, relax and gather from breakfast through dinner. Founded by hospitality veterans Matt Matros, Arturo Gomez, and partner (Chef) Chris Dunstatter, Edie’s is leading Chicago’s “third place” - a designated space between work and home - a new wave in hospitality deeming itself as part café, part restaurant, workspace, community center, and part wine bar.