Top Evanston Cocktail Party Venues

• Spaces for 150-200 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Event Spaces

Located in the Brewery District of West Town, Chicago, Bridge 410 is a fusion of industrial and modern. With high ceilings and exposed brick walls in every room, our space is an incredible canvas for your wedding, corporate event, or next unforgettable occasion. Rustic revivalism echoes throughout each room, even sprawling out to our gorgeous backyard, which is offset by the looming artifact of the Paulina Street Bridge. All of our guests have access to the main floor event areas during their rental (backyard is seasonal) and a host of amenities. While each space is distinctly different, they tie together to create a one-of-a-kind, custom experience. The event areas total over 10,000 square feet and includes coveted touches like gated parking, enterprise-strength wi-fi, and furniture. Bridge 410 has become an unparalleled wedding destination. Typical wedding bookings include ceremony on site, cocktail hour, dinner, and reception. We can accommodate up to 150 people for seated dinner receptions and up to 175 people for “cocktail style” receptions. Weddings include access to all of our event spaces and amenities. Amenities include tables, chairs, highboys, and up lights, and access to our suite of yard games. We also love hosting corporate events and social gatherings! We've crafted each detail of the space to compliment receptions, cocktail parties, conferences, and afternoon retreats. Our versatile space will help bring your next event to life and we'd be happy to schedule a tour for you!

• Spaces for 16-450 Guests
• 5 Restaurants

Located in the heart of Chicago's River North neighborhood, Siena Tavern is the fourth hospitality concept from DineAmic Group, one of Chicago's leading hospitality companies. The décor surrounding Siena Tavern reflects a hybrid of a rustic Italian market, a fine dining restaurant and a modern, industrial tavern, bridging old world comfort and hospitality with a contemporary menu and design. Choosing Siena Tavern for your next private event means you have plenty of options for how to customize your celebration. The private cellar is perfect for intimate dinner parties and gatherings, the elevated lounge can accommodate up to 36 people for a seated meal, and the oval bar at Siena Tavern is ideal for larger events of up to 150 guests. At Siena Tavern, we feature an unparalleled level of service with a team that is passionate about providing personalized affairs. From cocktail parties to private corporate events and everything in between, let Siena Tavern make your next event an overwhelming success.

• Spaces for 80-125 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Showroom on Hubbard is a unique, inviting event venue that features a contemporary style with a touch of Chicago flair. As the showroom for Reclaimed Table, a custom, eco-friendly furniture company, we demonstrate that sustainability can be exquisitely beautiful. Whether celebrating with friends and family or team building to move your organization to its next level, The Showroom on Hubbard provides the ideal, welcoming environment that you and your guests will love. We offer many amenities at no additional cost including all furniture, a customizable layout, a full-size bar, Wi-Fi access, a large screen TV with cable/Blu-ray and Apple TV access, a sound system with iPod/internet interface, audio/visual equipment, and a separate caterers’ food prep area. The Showroom on Hubbard also provides the flexibility to transform the space to match your ideal vision, whether you're a formal sit-down dinner for up to 80, an informal party for up to 125, a corporate planning meeting with multiple breakout areas, or a seminar/classroom for up to 70 people. Our dedicated team will work with you to customize the space depending on your event’s specific needs. We also provide numerous free amenities, including our reclaimed wood furniture, which creates a wonderful sense of warmth and history.

• Spaces for 18-300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 4 Event Spaces

RPM Steak offers private dining for any size group, whether a small affair in a private dining room or a large celebration throughout the entire restaurant space. The private dining rooms are located in the stunning upper-level mezzanine, which provides a panoramic view of the restaurant below while still providing an intimate atmosphere. The Parties & Special Events team is available to help guests create their own personalized private dining experience, paying attention to every detail from menu selection and design to wine pairings and floral arrangements.

• Spaces for 12-260 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 5 Ballrooms
• 1 Meeting Space

The Langham Hotel Chicago offers an array of event spaces within one of the skyline's most prominent landmark buildings. Just steps from Michigan Avenue and the famed Chicago Loop, The Langham Chicago is perfectly situated for all types of private events. Combining the midcentury formalism of Mies van der Rohe's architecture with the storybook grand-hotel romance that is The Langham's tradition, the ballrooms and event spaces at The Langham, Chicago are perfectly suited for large and intimate gatherings. Whether you're planning an elegant wedding, birthday or once-in-a-lifetime celebration, The Langham, Chicago team will ensure it's a memorable event. The Devonshire Ballroom at The Langham, Chicago spans 4,840 ft² with 22 ft ceilings and river views making it an exceptional choice for grand receptions accommodating up to 312 guests. For smaller-scaled celebrations, Cambridge at The Langham, Chicago can welcome up to 225 guests in its spacious 2,610 ft² space with floor-to-ceiling windows. The eight multi-purpose event spaces at The Langham, Chicago measure between 650 ft² and 900 ft² and are uniquely designed for more intimate functions. Extraordinarily adaptable, these rooms may be configured to serve as the backdrop of The Langham, Chicago wedding of your dreams. Event spaces at The Langham, Chicago feature our building's signature oversized windows, as well as the precise attention to scale and dimension that makes Mies van der Rohe's buildings renowned worldwide. As part of The Langham tradition of premium service, a team of expert planners ensures every detail is addressed and every couple's wedding day is one of sheer perfection.

• 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 150-225 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Loft on Lake is the quintessential Chicago loft space in the West Loop, on the west entrance of the Fulton Market District! We provide a completely customizable space with very versatile layout options, so you’re able to create any vibe you want for your event! Our urban features of exposed peachy brick, industrial piping, copper-gloss concrete floors, exposed bow truss ceilings & a 65ft skylight are sure to check all your boxes for an amazing loft-style event! Loft is a creative canvas, ready to transform for any special event. Whether you are coordinating a corporate gathering or private event, the space is completely versatile to meet any specifications. The space is naturally beautiful all on its own, requiring nothing additional and imparting all the warmth and coziness you can imagine! Each event just becomes more unique through any additional embellishments of decor. And for those seeking an urban warehouse or showroom, we can accommodate automobiles for auto related events and new car model launches. Our double-wide rear doors are street level and easily accessible for quick set-up and load out.

• Spaces for 80-700 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms

The InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile is an iconic hotel property located in the heart of Chicago along the famous Michigan Avenue. Just steps away from all the action of the Windy City, you and your guests will love the location and allure of the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile. The InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile offers an inspiring destination at an exclusive address in the heart of the business and corporate district. When you book with InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, you will enjoy modern facilities, attentive service and convenient access to local airports. Experience unrivaled events surrounded by the fascinating history that still lives on throughout our hotel. Work with the staff at the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile to plan your special event and make all of your dreams and ideas a reality. Interested in a large-scale wedding in our grand ballroom? The experts at the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile can help plan the wedding you've always wanted. If it's a corporate event, conference, holiday party, or other type of celebration you're interested in hosting, the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile is also perfect for all types of special events. Choose the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile for it's location, it's amenities, its incredible service, and so much more.

• Spaces for 150-200 Guests

Enjoy all of the charm of Maxwells Trading in a unique private event setting. Maxwells Trading welcomes guests through a private entrance, features an outdoor patio, a turntable for hosts' records and a one-of-a-kind antique book library.

• Spaces for 100-2,000 Guests

Superfriut Presents: "SLEIGH BELLS" Sleigh Bells, an immersive holiday experience. Dates Available: Running from November 28th, 2021 through January 20th, 2022. Description: Sleigh Bells is to be an immersive, family friendly holiday experience consisting of multi-floor activations themed in classic Holiday atmospheres using light, art, sculpture, performances, and much, much more! This is a one of a kind, unique way for you and your company to celebrate in truly immersed holiday fashion like NEVER BEFORE!! From Santa Claus and his worker elves, Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer, puppet shows, fresh ginger bread cookie station, to Frosty The Snowman and our late night burlesque shows, making this your holiday corporate party headquarters will create a lasting impression that will be tough to top!! As we have just begun the build out the space, we currently do not have photos, however contact us for a walk through and we will accommodate.

• Spaces for 30-150 Guests

The Penthouse at Fioretta is Fulton Market’s newest rooftop space. Floor to ceiling windows offer panoramic views of the Chicago skyline. Modern lounge furniture, an expansive marble bar, and contemporary art pieces create an elegant atmosphere for corporate and social events alike. Accordion style doors open to create a stunning indoor-outdoor space. A separate hidden entrance and a sprawling outdoor terrace makes this the quintessential spot for private parties to corporate events.

• Spaces for 12-150 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Bar

Inspired by the cultural richness and vibrancy of Mexico City. At Vela, the diverse flavors and energy of Mexico are showcased through the lens of its capital city. Taking its name from the Spanish word for candle, Vela bridges the past and the present, where the flames of tradition dance with the contemporary. Its name captures the essence of The Celeste Group’s commitment for Vela to be a place where the warmth of Mexican culture and the vibrant tastes, styles and sounds of Mexico City converge to create an unforgettable experience. Located in the heart of River North, Chicago, brings the vibrant flavors of Mexico City to life. Our menu showcases authentic Mexican cuisine with a modern twist, from flavorful tacos to traditional dishes crafted by Chef Jorge Angulo. Sip on expertly curated cocktails featuring a vast selection of tequila and mezcal, including rare pours. Vela offers the perfect venue for private dining and events, with intimate spaces like our Private Dining Room and the stylish Zona Rosa. Whether you're enjoying a casual night out or hosting a private event, Vela delivers a warm and cosmopolitan experience infused with Mexican spirit. Join us for an unforgettable evening of food, drinks, and culture in one of Chicago's most energetic neighborhoods.

• Spaces for 24-500 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 4 Event Spaces

Mastro`s Steakhouse, in the heart of River North, combines atmosphere, comfort, and elegance for the perfect setting for your next corporate, social or charitable event. Mastro`s courteous and professional staff can provide an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. Mastro's features prime steaks, fresh seafood and live music nightly. Our house made sushi created by Angel Carbajal from Cabo San Lucas is the perfect addition to any meal.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

• Spaces for 8-2,200 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 5 Hotels
• 10 Total Spaces

Conveniently located in the heart of Chicago on the Magnificent Mile, the Chicago Marriott Downtown offers style and sophistication in newly redesigned guestrooms and event space setting the stage for a day you will never forget. Let the Chicago Marriott Downtown welcome your friends and family as they celebrate this joyous occasion with you. Experience true innovation in every bite you take thoughtfully prepared by our creative and inspired culinary team. Rest alongside lake and skyline views from the floor-to-ceiling windows in your spacious suite. Celebrate under the stars with the Hancock Building as your backdrop on our beautiful outdoor terrace. Dance the night away under brand-new sparkling glass chandeliers in our recently updated ballrooms.

The Fulton West is Chicago's newest loft-style venue featuring a blank space to let your event dreams run wild! The newly renovated 3,500 square foot space is perfect for groups of 10-70 and accessible from the ground floor. The space is complete with 2 restrooms and a small outdoor patio to enjoy the Chicago weather. The Fulton West is now available for micro-weddings, birthday parties, baby showers, bachelor/bachelorette outings, photoshoots, meetings, art installations, bar & bat mitzvahs, and more!

• Spaces for 250-500 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Located in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood, Walden’s 19,000-square-foot space has been designed with the ultimate event in mind. Light, bright and airy, the modern two-story interior provides a gorgeous blank slate to create the customized event of your dreams. Whether you’re planning a seated dinner for 300 that begins with a cocktail hour at the bar followed by dancing later in the evening or a cocktail reception for 500, Walden provides the perfect setting. The Walden Experience: Our honest and inclusive process promotes design-driven rather than budget-constrained events. Seamless planning and creative production reduce costs and promote collaboration, allowing you to focus on what is most important to you. We accomplish this through full-service event planning, chef-driven cuisine, a modern beverage program, rentals, staffing and other exceptional amenities under one beautiful, environmentally friendly West Town roof. We treat your event like a mosaic, pulling together all the different pieces with the common theme to create a full, unforgettable picture.

• Spaces for 16-400 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 2 Bars
• 3 Total Spaces

La Grande Boucherie brings the Parisian dining concept to Chicago’s River North neighborhood. The 10,120 square foot restaurant offers authentic French cuisine in a remarkable Art Nouveau interior. The two-story, 381- seat restaurant features 25-foot-tall stained-glass windows overlooking the bustling streets of Chicago, curved ceilings, custom mosaic floors, and a 100-year-old glass mural from Paris that survived the German bombardment in WWII. The magnum opus of the design is an 82-foot-long racetrack pewter bar imported from France and constructed with traditional legacy metalworking techniques reminiscent of old-world bars. La Grande Boucherie is a testament to the fusion of art and history, a space where historical legacy is seamlessly integrated into modern dining, making every visit not just a meal, but a journey into the century's old Paris establishment.

• Spaces for 75-200 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Event Spaces

Bar La Rue offers a stylish French-inspired setting in Chicago’s Fulton Market for rehearsal dinners, corporate gatherings, cocktail receptions, birthdays, brunches, and private celebrations. The restaurant features a vibrant dining room, comfortable booth seating, an expansive indoor-outdoor bar, and an all-season streetside pergola designed for year-round dining. Private events can accommodate up to 200 guests, with curated food and beverage packages and dedicated event support available. With its lively atmosphere, inventive cocktails, and contemporary take on French-American cuisine, Bar La Rue creates a distinctive backdrop for memorable Chicago gatherings.

• Spaces for 28-45 Guests

Matcha Cita is a woman owned Matcha cafe in Chicago known for tasty & colorful drinks. Our space, a colorful 1600 square foot café, is retro and geometric in design with tropical vibes. The photo-worthy space is bold and bright! Matcha Cita offers seating for 28 guests in plush light pink and matcha green booths.