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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Remi
23 Calendar Ave 2nd fl, La Grange, IL 60525, USALocated in the heart of downtown La Grange, Remi is a modern, design-driven event space known for its warm character and effortless elegance. With exposed brick, herringbone floors, and soft lighting, the venue offers a stylish backdrop for weddings, social events, and corporate gatherings. Remi makes planning simple with all-inclusive amenities — tables, chairs, linens, tableware, a built-in bar, a private ready room, full A/V, and in-house catering prepared by a chef-led team. Their hospitality-first approach ensures every detail is handled, so you can relax and enjoy your celebration. Flexible, welcoming, and thoughtfully curated, Remi is the perfect place to host unforgettable events in the western suburbs.
MxD
1415 N Cherry Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA- Spaces for 18-350 Guests
- 5 Meeting Spaces
Just minutes from downtown Chicago, MxD offers multiple event spaces and advanced technology offerings. MxD is a perfect venue for small or large corporate events that fit upwards of 300 guests, including executive retreats, conferences, workshops, and product demonstrations. The experienced in house events team will help you design and deliver a seamless, high-impact experience from start to finish.
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
little black pearl
1060 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60653, USALittle Black Pearl is a non-profit in the Brozeville Area in Chicago, IL. A beautifully designed modern event space used for corporate events, retreats, podcasts, artists, creatives, films, and more. 32 years serving the community and now currently provided event space for rent. 2747 sq ft Atrium with high ceilings and natural light. 1200 sq ft Black Wall event space 1200 sq ft C47 lounge. Rooftop decks, studio spaces, artistic services and more. LBP is great for various types of meetings, gatherings, parties, and retreats.
Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago
9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Rosemont, IL 60018, USA- Spaces for 100-4,000 Guests
- 3 Ballrooms
- 1 Rooftop
- 5 Total Spaces
As the largest hotel outside of downtown Chicago, Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago boasts 110,000 square feet of flexible event space and 1,095 modern guestrooms. With a striking 30,000-square-foot ballroom and 66 versatile meeting areas, this iconic venue is built to elevate gatherings of any size. The expansive, light-filled lobby serves as a central hub for connection, seamlessly flowing into three unique dining experiences. Guests enjoy immediate access to Rosemont’s vibrant entertainment district, where every season brings something new—from summer concerts beneath the stars to festive winter celebrations. It’s a neighborhood alive with energy, offering something for everyone, all year round.
Avg response time 1-2 days
LMD/studio
3845 South Winchester Avenue, Near South Side, Chicago, IL, USA
The Nineteenth Century Club and Oak Park Banquets
178 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60301, USA
Hotel EMC2
228 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA- Spaces for 48-120 Guests
- 4 Hotels
- 4 Ballrooms
- 1 Outdoor
At the intersection of Art & Science is Hotel EMC2. Their two event spaces include Emmy Noether and Symmetry. Noether, a German mathematician and professor in the early 1900’s, laid the groundwork for Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity. Symmetry, the guiding principle behind Noether’s Theorem, provides direction for conservation theory in physics, math, the arts, and nature.
Colvin House
5940 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
Gino and Marty's
844 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, USAA narrative-driven Chicago Italian Restaurant that tells a local prohibition-era story with a modern luxury twist
Mordecai
3632 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613, USA- Spaces for 20-150 Guests
- 3 Event Spaces
Mordecai, Wrigleyville’s premiere cocktail bar and restaurant, pays homage to the early 20th-century Cubs pitcher Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown. Featuring three-finger vintage whiskey pours, craft cocktails, and a full menu of inspired American fare, Mordecai is the ideal destination for memorable food and cocktails. Mordecai can host parties ranging from 20 to 150 guests.
Avg response time 2-4 hrs
Zia's Lago Vista
3819 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA- Spaces for 225 Guests
When you walk through the doors at Zia’s Lago Vista in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, it is hard not to feel immersed in a different time and a different culture. A rustic Italian trattoria in the heart of Lakeview, Zia’s Lago Vista is dedicated to serving the best authentic Italian food in the city. We have a multifaceted brunch and dinner menu. Zia’s Lago Vista is proud to provide a wide variety of gluten-free options. We also offer catering, delivery, and carry out. Looking for dinner and a show? Zia’s Lago Vista is just blocks away from the Music Box Theatre, Mercury Theater. and The Black Ensemble Theater. Wherever you’re coming from or going to, there’s always time to stop in and enjoy our vast selection of cocktails, craft cocktails, and craft beer.
The River Kitchen and Bar
2909 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA- Spaces for 20-400 Guests
- 2 Event Spaces
Enter the River Kitchen and Bar, where modern industrial design meets a decade old institution of fun. Enjoy American inspired shared plates and exclusive craft cocktails in a thrilling, energetic, and socializing atmosphere. Its refined environment is ideal for happy hour, dinner, weekend brunch or your private event. Complimented by warm service and contemporary vibes, The River Kitchen and Bar fuses energy and confidence making an everyday occasion a unique experience. With no event space rental fees it's the perfect place to throw your birthday party, corporate get together, happy hour, or even a wedding reception!
Holiday Inn Chicago North Shore Skokie
5300 W Touhy Ave, Skokie, IL 60077, USAThe unique size and ideal location of the Skokie Banquet and Conference Center means it has the flexibility to accommodate intimate groups of 10 to larger gatherings of 1200+ plus attendees in the quaint Chicago North Shore neighborhood of Skokie. In addition to the North Shore Ballroom, a premier wedding venue our large Chicago area venue also has an indoor Atrium, complete with skylights, which can be transformed into cocktail party space, a guest receiving area or kids' party place.
Tuscany Taylor
1014 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA- Spaces for 45 Guests
- 2 Restaurants
Tuscany Taylor serves authentic Tuscan style cuisine in the heart of Chicago's Little Italy. Tuscany is the hottest spot on Taylor St. It’s engaging décor and personable service will make you and your guests never want to leave. Tuscany Taylor is the perfect spot to celebrate your next rehearsal dinner, wedding, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, wedding shower, baby shower, corporate event, fundraiser, or any other special event. The Tuscany Taylor Private Dining Room will accommodate parties of up to 45 guests. They are able to customize any menu for special events. The beautifully decorated room is ideal for any occasion from a sit down dinner to a reception style gathering. The dedicated and professional staff at Tuscany will exceed your expectations and execute a successful event. Their main goal is to satisfy you and your guests. Every event at Tuscany Taylor is handled with extreme care and attention to detail.
Bar Lupo
Chicago, IL, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
At Bar Lupo parties are our business. Our team is here seven days a week to ensure an exceptional level of service from inquiry to execution (and on to your next event). We can accommodate groups from 2 – 250 and we offer both on-site and off-site catering. From an intimate cocktail party to a private executive dinner to a grand gala, let us make your next event an overwhelming success.
Crowne Plaza West Loop
25 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA- Spaces for 300-600 Guests
- 1 Hotel
- 1 Ballroom
Experience a mature, refined and authentic experience in Chicago’s most vibrant neighborhood at Crowne Plaza West Loop. For a lovely, unforgettable event in downtown Chicago, look no further than Crowne Plaza West Loop Hotel. Located in the heart of the city, their elegant wedding and special event venue is perfect for your celebration. Up to 300 guests can sit comfortably in the Grand Ballroom, where they can dine from a gourmet catering menu. Their brilliant chefs can accomodate any dietary needs, including providing certified kosher cuisine. If you need assistance finding a florist or photographer, they provide complimentary wedding and special event consultation services as well. Looking for an impressive venue to stage events and meetings? Plan your next big occasion with Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop. With 8,000 square feet of available space, including 9 meeting rooms, the hotel is a premier West Loop corporate event venue. Their elegant, modern facilities are perfect for 10-person meetings, a cocktail soirée of 600 guests, and everything in between!
The Publican
837 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, USA- Spaces for 125-175 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
The Space The restaurant’s expansive layout, designed by Thomas Schlesser, incorporates strong architectural lines and rustic décor, reflective of The Publican’s farmhouse cuisine. Its spacious interior is dominated by large walnut communal tables designed to recall 16th Century European banquets. Set up in racetrack fashion, the banquet tables seat upwards of 130 people with views of the partially open kitchen. This design lends itself as the perfect location for any Chicago wedding. The minimal use of walnut and brass provides the perfect accent to whatever colors, theme and floral you have imagined. The expansive room is built for joyous celebrations and unions of all races, religions, countries of origin, sexual orientations and genders. The Publican hosts private and semi-private events for social and corporate groups as small as 10 and as large as 175. The space is available for private lunches Monday through Friday. It is also available for full evening buyouts 7 nights a week and brunch buyouts on Saturday and Sunday. Whether you are celebrating a wedding, birthday dinner, hosting a happy hour or a board meeting, the Publican can meet your needs. We offer full A/V equipment, WiFi and handicap accessibility. In the summer months we also have our expansive patio, which is the perfect spot for a happy hour with colleagues! The Food & Drink The Publican’s menu is always changing with the season by featuring the finest vegetables and sustainably-raised meat and seafood available. This approach has consistently labeled the Publican as one of Chicago’s best and most admired restaurants. Our James Beard Award winning restaurant design sets the perfect backdrop for celebrations and gatherings. Helping to set the trend years ago, our food is served family style at our long walnut tables underneath our iconic lights. Executive Chef-Partner Paul Kahan and Chef de Cuisine Sieger Bayer have developed a network of purveyors to supply the restaurant with outstanding ingredients. Pastry Chef Erika Chan provides a magical outlet for pastry lovers and those with an undeniable sweet tooth. Beer Director Adam Vavrick, meticulously curates and features a wide range of modern & historical beer styles, brewery collaborations and a focused cider selection. Head Bartender and Wine Coordinator Melissa Romanos rounds out the dining experience with a thoughtfully developed list of house-made, seasonal cocktails and a wine list centered around Northern Italy, Alsace and the Germanic and Balkan regions and grape varietals. Whatever type of event you choose to host at the Publican in Chicago's West Loop, you won't be disappointed by the quality of service, food, drink and setting. Cheers.
The Beer Cellar
1227 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
Dovetail Brewery
1800 W Belle Plaine Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA- Spaces for 135-115 Guests
- 1 Event Space
Porkchop
6341 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660, USA