Top Evanston Cocktail Party Venues

• Spaces for 300 Guests

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• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

With a total of twelve big screen 4k televisions, an experienced chef, a passionate staff and a fully stocked bar, Heineken Pub97 is your new soccer home in Chicago. Come in to watch the game, grab a bite to eat after your league, or while your kid plays out on our fields. This is a place built by soccer fans, for soccer fans, and you’ll feel at home as soon as you walk in. The PrivateBank Fire Pitch’s Heineken Pub97 is the perfect location for your birthday party – whether it is for your 5 year old or your 50 year old! We can host multi-sport parties on our turf twelve months of the year, and then feed your crew a whole range of delicious party food in one of our private party rooms. Perhaps you’re looking for something more fancy? Whether it is a wedding shower, a rehearsal dinner, a Bar Mitzvah, or your company is looking to host a team building event for the day, we have you covered. We can host large groups of up to 200 people with anything from pizza and wings to a full buffet service of prime rib and vegetables. Pair your party with time on our turf fields, and you have an incredibly unique and fun event!

Wrigley View Rooftop: Chicago’s Premier Independent Event Destination Elevate your next event at Wrigley View Rooftop, the most iconic independent venue in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant Wrigleyville neighborhood. Located at 1050 West Waveland Avenue, our multi-level rooftop offers a sophisticated, all-inclusive experience designed for those who seek premium hospitality with an authentic, boutique feel. As the last independently owned and operated rooftop in the area, we provide a level of personalized service and flexibility that stands apart. Whether you are planning a high-stakes corporate retreat, a milestone birthday, or an upscale social gathering, Wrigley View Rooftop delivers a seamless, turnkey solution for groups of up to 200 guests. The Venue Experience: Our facility features distinct levels, allowing your event to flow naturally from professional networking to high-energy socializing: The Skydeck: Our crown jewel. This expansive outdoor deck offers breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views of the Chicago skyline and the electric energy of the historic neighborhood below. The Clubhouse: Our premier climate-controlled interior section. This inviting indoor lounge provides a classic, comfortable environment with traditional stadium-style seating and television displays. The Clubhouse is fully equipped with AV capabilities, making it an ideal space for corporate presentations, speeches, or branded media in a temperature-controlled setting. A Truly All-Inclusive Celebration: At Wrigley View Rooftop, we believe the host should enjoy the party as much as the guests. Our all-inclusive packages take the stress out of event planning: Gourmet Ballpark-Style Buffet: A professionally catered menu featuring a wide variety of high-quality selections to satisfy every palate and dietary requirement. Premium Beverage Service: A full-service bar featuring craft beers, fine wines, and premium spirits, served by our professional and attentive staff.

• Spaces for 6-700 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 4 Outdoor Spaces

Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern is a unique event space, that will make a sports fan's dreams come true. The venue features four expansive bars, two outdoor terraces and stunning views of one of the most iconic ballparks in baseball – Wrigley Field. Sports and music are celebrated equally in Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern. The sports bar pays homage to legendary Cubs announcer Jack Brickhouse. High-top tables and custom stools meet dark-wood bars for a sophisticated sports bar experience. Budweister Brickhouse Tavern serves traditional sports bar fare elevated with tavern-style dishes. Their full menu of catering options provide cuisine that guests won't stop talking about. With room to accomodate up to 400 guests, Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern is perfect for all types of special celebrations. The venue's custom A/V options and DJ booth will give you the flexibility to create any type of atmosphere for your special event. Baseball Fans - look no further for your Mitzvah venue! Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern is the perfect space for any baseball lover! Located next door to historic Wrigley Field at Gallagher Way, Brickhouse Tavern offers an elevated dining experience, two outdoor terraces and stunning views of historic Wrigley Field and the Chicago skyline. From mouthwatering stadium themed menus to amazing ambiance, Brickhouse Tavern creates the perfect party for kids and adults alike. Their second floor jumbo screen is ideal for montage viewing!

• 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.

• Spaces for 22-300 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

The team behind Chicago's famous Swift & Sons restaurant has created a neighborhood pub concept with an oyster bar and classic American dishes. Swift & Sons Tavern, located directly across from Wrigley Field, is a neighborhood eatery and watering spot that charms families and game-goers alike with po'boys, steak sandwiches, and oysters on the half shell. In one of the city's most cherished neighborhoods, enjoy Chef Chris Pandel's homestyle cooking alongside Swift & Sons' hospitality expertise. Swift & Son's Tavern, your bustling neighborhood restaurant sharing a space serving American fare and classic cocktails to help you unwind after the grind, can be found under the glow of the friendly confines' marquee. The menu consists of dishes that we are familiar with and enjoy. We are a group of people who work well together. Everything we do on one of Chicago's most historic cross streets reflects our affection for the North Side. With sophisticated all-day service, warm, welcoming characters, and food that reminds us of home, we welcome you to our comfortable hangout. Chef Chris Pandel brings effusive kindness, a love of community, and a profound appreciation for quality to the table, rooted in local Midwestern foods and world flavors. Chef Pandel, who previously worked at The Bristol and Balena and was known for his handmade pastas and locally sourced ingredients, now oversees the kitchens at steakhouse sensation Swift & Sons, adjacent seafood eatery and oyster bar Cold Storage, Wrigleyville neighborhood spot and oyster bar Swift & Sons Tavern, and modern Mediterranean restaurant Cira. Chef Chris Pandel has been known for some of Chicago's most famous neighborhood eateries since establishing The Bristol in 2008. Handmade pastas and charcuterie, farm-fresh and locally sourced vegetables, and a nose-to-tail approach to cooking were all featured at The Bristol, which was located in the Bucktown district.

• Spaces for 200-400 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Inspired by vintage ballparks, Lucky Dorr channels a bygone era, celebrating classic baseball-inspired snacks, locally brewed beer and draft cocktails. The extensive beer menu features rotating taps exclusively available at Lucky Dorr. A brick-lined patio and the historic Caretaker’s Way offer an ideal outdoor gathering space for guests to eat, drink and mingle. Lucky Dorr has room to accommodate up to 80 guests, and the outdoor area and Caretaker's Way may be tented for a larger event. Lucky Dorr offers guests the chance to hear the roar of the ballpark, enjoy a favorite concert from 20 feet outside the friendly confines, or celebrate next to an iconic institution. Lucky Dorr offers three levels of food and beverage packages. Beverages include exclusive craft brews and draft cocktails. Their menus are served reception, buffet or family style. Lucky Dorr is the only craft bar and event venue next to Wrigley Field.

• Spaces for 50-400 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

Big Star is a bourbon and beer-focused, taco-slinging, late-night honky-tonk located across the street from Wrigley Field. Executive Chef Paul Kahan and Chef de Cuisine Julie Warpinski’s menu, inspired by authentic Mexican street food, is complemented by an extensive house-selected single barrel bourbon program. The taqueria’s soundtrack of classic country and rock & roll is selected and spun by our bar staff. Big Star Wrigleyville can host semi-private functions for 15 - 150 guests on our 2nd floor, and full restaurant buyouts for up to 350 guests. The 2nd floor space overlooks Gallagher Way & Wrigley Field and has retractable windows that give the space an open air feel, weather permitting.

• Spaces for 18-300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Smoke Daddy is world-class BBQ in the heart of Wicker Park and now, the heart of Wrigleyville. We believe BBQ is a true homegrown American meal. Curated and smoked to be enjoyed together for lip-smacking, slow-cooked, savory goodness. Our Wrigleyville Locations offers options for Private and Semi-Private Spaces that are sure to be perfect for your cocktail party, BBQ Buffeg, or family gathering! ▪️ Buffet or Family-Style Service ▪️ Drink packages available including classic Smoke Daddy cocktails ▪️ Available for Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner 7 days a week ▪️ Live Music ▪️ 32 TVs

Trigger is owned and run by Scott & Julie Tallarida - us! Somehow we created Trigger, a place for creative people and amazing events. 3 years in we've had countless photoshoots, video shoots, weddings, bar mitzvahs, bridal showers, meditation weekends, corporate workshops, yoga parties, and MORE! Basically everything you can imagine has happened in our little corner of Chicago. You can learn all about it in this great article from Voyage Chicago. There's a sign in Trigger that says "Work Hard and Be Nice". That really sums us up. Come on over to Trigger and jump in...the water's warm.

• Spaces for 100-150 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Magnificent! One word describes every sensation you will feel upon entering our restaurant. Experience magnificent dining in our choice location directly across from Wrigley Field. Located in historic Wrigleyville, Vines on Clark serves up a range of tasty foods from the simple to the divine. Join us out on the patio this season!

A 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!

Tuco and Blondie is a Mexican-style, fajita-eatin', margarita-drinkin', good time in the heart of Southport. Serving food hot for brunch, lunch and into the night. Sides and sips for sidekicks.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Events at Chief O'Neill's are always memorable and special. Whether it’s a Company Outing, Birthday, Baptism or a Wedding we have done it all! We have two event spaces and a beautiful Garden that seats up to 250 guests.

• Spaces for 24-250 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor

We have created a completely original menu for this new Roscoe Village restaurant, with a focus on French Mediterranean Cuisine. Chef Michael Woodhall is committed to using only the freshest, highest-quality ingredients, which he enhances with cutting-edge techniques. Our two bars provide expertly paired wines, inventive cocktails and martinis, as well as a careful variety of craft beers and other beverages. Two distinct eating areas give the ideal setting for a night on the town with friends. We encourage you to come and enjoy an intimate supper surrounded by Old World touches with that special someone, or a huge gathering with family and friends in a dynamic, social atmosphere, with us. In this culinary tour of certain places outside of southern France, executive chef Michael Woodhall (Perennial, Gilt Bar, Bavette's) leads guests on an exploration of some regions outside of southern France. New dishes have been added to our menu that are inspired by the tastes and culinary traditions of the Basque area of Spain. For your evening out, two different dining rooms offer a pleasant setting for you to enjoy. We encourage you to come and enjoy an intimate supper surrounded by Old World touches with that special someone, or a huge gathering with family and friends in a dynamic, social atmosphere, with us. The 13 glass pours available from the extended wine list include blanc, rose, rouge, and sparkling varieties from France, Italy, and Spain ($9–13 per glass). Wines by the bottle are also available, with thirty different varieties from the Mediterranean area, ranging in price from $36 to $60. The drink menu also includes inventive handmade cocktails as well as well-considered beer options.

• Spaces for 125 Guests

Frasca is a neighborhood Italian influenced restaurant featuring specialty pizzas, hearty pastas, and an extensive selection of wine. We offer wines by the glass or bottle as well as a variety of beer and cocktails. Our main dining room is open and inviting with comfortable leather banquets, wood tables and large retractable windows, perfect for a cozy winters night, or a beautiful summer evening. Whether you're planning a night out with friends, a family gathering or an intimate evening, Frasca is the perfect place to relax and enjoy amazing food and great wine. The culture and cuisine of the neighborhood frasca began in the Friuli region of Italy. Literally meaning "branch," the frasca was identified by a wreath of branches hanging over a farmhouse door signifying the sale of food and wine within. Often attached to a winery, the frasca provided a pleasant and informal gathering place for family and friends to share a meal, a bottle of wine and warm hospitality.

Morton's The Steakhouse first opened its doors on State Street in 1978 and now welcomes guests to more than 65 worldwide locations. Morton's prides itself on quality and consistency and features USDA prime-aged steaks, fresh seafood, hand-picked produce, delicious appetizers and decadent desserts. Morton's private dining rooms can be transformed to meet your needs for business or social occasions. From birthdays to Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, from breakfast meetings to client dinners, from wedding receptions to milestone anniversaries....the possibilities are endless. Morton's on-site sales and event manager can customize every detail of your event to ensure it's exactly what you envision. This location featured three private dining rooms, featuring elegant decor that is sophisticated, stylish, and tasteful, creating a refined and inviting ambiance to set the perfect tone for your group. Each room can accommodate up to 20 guests or rooms can be combined to accommodate 60+ guests.

Maharlika 360, nestled in Chicago’s northwestern neighborhood, is a holistic business venue combining ancient practices with modern wellness. Inspired by the serenity of eastern philosophies, we create a sacred space for individuals to honor themselves. Through workshops, pop-up shops, and vendor markets, we promote business growth and networking while nurturing the soul.