Top Illinois Cocktail Party Venues

• Spaces for 40-50 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

A great venue to host your next event! Business Meetings, Bridal Showers, Birthday's, Business Dinners and SO much more!

• Spaces for 85 Guests

• Spaces for 1,000-3,224 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 2 Event Spaces

Soon after being built in 1926, the historic Aragon Ballroom was quickly touted “the most beautiful ballroom in the world,” with its breathtaking architecture and ornate design. At an original cost of $2 million, it was one of the most elaborate venues of its time and the apple of Chicago’s eye, adorned with crystal chandeliers, a stunning, celestial ceiling in the main theater, spectacular arches, terra-cotta ceilings and lavish balconies. As one of the most respected rock venues in the country, the Aragon stage has been called home by scores of legends including Metallica, Smashing Pumpkins, Steve Miller Band and Nine Inch Nails. The ballroom itself can accommodate 3,224 standing guests for your next function with a balcony occupancy of 1,350. Get exclusive access to world-renowned artists with a private concert! Our legendary premiere live music venue feature state-of-the-art lighting and sound, built-in stages, and in-house production teams for an unparalleled live entertainment experience. Our in-house team will assist you with booking Live Nation concert venues, headlining artists, local bands, or DJs to curate a show your guests will never forget. The gorgeous, expansive lobby is the perfect setting for a private party of nearly 300 guests. The east and west VIP Clubs can house intimate groups of 25 standing, or 18 seated invitees. The sky is the limit for your next event in this grandiose, theatrical Chicago landmark, drenched in rich history and architectural achievement.

• Spaces for 10-80 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 2 Event Spaces

At 20 East, creative menus featuring quality-driven and modern takes on American fare are served with playful, inventive presentation and flavor. The restaurant is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner offering salads, sandwiches, large plates, sides, and specials. Additionally, the bar serves craft beers, wines, and culinary cocktails that pair perfectly with the cuisine. We have a wide array of party and event drink and food packages available! We can customize a package to suit any occasion.

• Spaces for 75-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space

Memorable Experiences Begin Here: ALTAR Community in the Heart of Chicago Nestled in vibrant Logan Square, ALTAR’s meticulously designed space combines urban sophistication with mindful tranquility. Whether hosting wellness retreats, corporate gatherings, or cultural celebrations, ALTAR provides an inspired setting for meaningful connections At ALTAR, we believe in the power of intentional spaces to nurture authentic connections and foster personal growth. Our venue transcends the traditional event space concept, offering a sanctuary where the chaos of Chicago’s city life dissolves into mindful presence. The soaring ceilings, natural light, and thoughtful design elements create an atmosphere of serenity and possibility. This is more than a venue—it's a catalyst for transformation. Whether you're hosting a wellness workshop, spiritual ceremony, or conscious business gathering, ALTAR's environment naturally encourages deeper engagement and meaningful interaction. Our space honors the sacred nature of coming together, allowing your event's purpose to resonate more profoundly with each participant. We're a sophisticated and sacred space for connection, collaboration, and inspiration. Our space is intentionally flexible and infinitely customizable as a welcoming environment where you feel transported out of the day-to-day and immediately more present, connected, and at home.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Country Club

Take a look around our club grounds and start planning your next special event. Explore our wedding spaces by clicking "SEE YOURSELF HERE" on our weddings page Ruffled Feathers Golf Club offers a one-of-a-kind location for any special occasion, from our award-winning Pete Dye course to our renowned cuisine and outstanding service. Allow our hospitality and culinary professionals to assist you in creating a one-of-a-kind ceremony and reception that reflects your vision. Our magnificent Ambassador Ballroom and other elegant private areas can seat 25 to 300 guests, providing the ideal environment for memorable moments, beautiful photos, and cherished memories. We'd be delighted to see you in person when you're ready! Ruffled Feathers Golf Club has quickly become one of the area's most popular destinations. The club's already stunning clubhouse has been upgraded from top to bottom with cutting-edge areas, furnishings, and décor. Take a look around our immersive experience to get a better idea of where your next event will take place. We'd be delighted to see you in person when you're ready! To begin, click "SEE YOURSELF HERE" on the private events page. Because Ruffled Feathers Golf Club hosts hundreds of events each year, we are uniquely prepared to ensure that your event is a complete success. We offer a variety of elegantly appointed indoor banquet and meeting rooms as well as picturesque outdoor space to accommodate events of all sizes and types, from intimate bridal luncheons and baby showers to lavish wedding receptions, tournament banquets, holiday parties, corporate events, and fundraising galas. An experienced team of friendly event management and catering specialists is available on-site to assist with every detail, complementing the club's selection of exquisite amenities.

• Spaces for 100-500 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms

Whether you're joining us in the Windy City for work or for fun, the recently renovated Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel is ready to help you create lasting memories. Located steps from the Theater District, our award-winning hotel will captivate you from the moment you arrive until the day you say your goodbyes, with thoughtful amenities and world-class service. Step into our intuitively designed lobby, which features a VIP R Lounge, Artist Studio, Coffee Bar and Library. Unwind in your spacious room or suite and enjoy deluxe bedding and superb downtown Chicago views. Take a refreshing dip in the indoor pool or get your workout in at our Fitness Center. Our dining options include a hip rooftop bar with great views, as well as American cuisine and terrific cocktails. Host an event in one of our elegant venues, including the Chicago Ballroom, or walk outside of the hotel and explore the Theater District and other notable downtown attractions. We look forward to welcoming you to Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel.

Your wedding is the reason for so many celebrations, and White Eagle Golf Club offers beautiful settings for everyone. Indoors or out, White Eagle Golf Club provides function spaces that have the flexibility to make your events truly unique and truly personal. Centrally located within the Chicagoland area, White Eagle Golf Club stands above the rest as your perfect Chicago area wedding venue. Our professional staff takes great pride in staging the wedding of your dreams, and we go that extra step in helping you achieve a stress free day. White Eagle Golf Club is always full of “thank you note bulletin board” from grateful brides and grooms is a point of pride for the Club, and demonstrates our commitment to excellence in serving you, our client. From confident “tried and true” vendor recommendations to arranging the perfect set - up, the award-winning catering sales department at White Eagle Golf Club will be available to you from initial booking to the day of your event. The chef at White Eagle Golf Club will go out of his way to help you focus on making the right menu choices, while our food and beverage team will demonstrate how seamlessly your day will go. The banquet rooms in the clubhouse at White Eagle Golf Club can hold up to 300+ guests for ceremony and reception. The floor to ceiling windows in each of these rooms provide guests the magical feeling of being outdoors but in a comfortable atmosphere. Each of our unique ceremony locations comes complete with magnificent views and full set - up. Additionally, the grounds surrounding the golf course at White Eagle Golf Club offer many excellent photo opportunities. Our goal for every event at White Eagle Golf Club is to assist you in every way possible so you can focus on celebrating your special occasion with those who are most important to you.

Welcome to our extraordinary space where excitement knows no bounds! Step into a realm of leisure and exhilaration, where every moment is crafted to perfection. Nestled within our venue are 12 meticulously designed indoor pickleball courts, where enthusiasts can unleash their competitive spirit and finesse their skills amidst an electrifying atmosphere. But that's not all - prepare to be dazzled by our two state-of-the-art golf simulators, where golfing aficionados can tee off and experience the thrill of the fairway without ever leaving the comfort of our sanctuary. As you explore further, discover our inviting outdoor patio, a tranquil oasis where you can bask in the warmth of the sun or enjoy the crisp evening breeze. And when hunger strikes, indulge your senses in our full kitchen and bar, where delectable flavors and refreshing libations await to tantalize your taste buds. But what truly sets us apart is our claim to fame - the best and largest indoor pickleball facility in the entire Chicago area. Here, enthusiasts and novices alike converge to experience the pinnacle of pickleball excellence, amidst top-notch facilities and an ambiance of camaraderie and excitement. So come, join us, and immerse yourself in an unparalleled journey of leisure and recreation. At our venue, the possibilities are endless, and the experiences are nothing short of extraordinary.

• Spaces for 36-43 Guests
• 1 Event Space

A unique culinary combination of a hands-on cooking experience and a dinner party, Bespoke Cuisine's Cooking Parties are a big hit with epicureans and beginners. Chefs from the Bespoke team lead groups through preparing a multi-course meal. After the cooking is finished, participants retreat to the loft-like dining room and enjoy being served the meal they created.. Cooking parties are held at Bespoke Cuisine's location on Restaurant Row where clients have the opportunity to learn in a working commercial kitchen then dine in the lofted dining room to enjoy the meal they prepared. Many of our corporate clients love our Cooking Competition Parties, too! You can select from our "Iron Chef" or "Chopped" style competitions with as much - or as little - help from our chefs as you'd like. Please contact us for more information on these and other fun ways to bring your team together!

Our design-minded workspace adapts to your vision, whether you need focused work time, team collaboration, or an inspiring event space. Tell us what you're working on, and we'll help create the perfect setting. From our penthouse workclub with all-day access to automated conference rooms and dedicated wellness space, we have flexible options available by the hour, day, or week. A team off-site. A small conversation. A day of meetings you need to get out of the house for. A week of focused design work in an inspiring space. Our space adapts to you.

Italian food is known for its warmth, family spirit and ability to please everyone- who doesn't like pasta and pizza? So you can't go wrong with Italian from Osteria Via Stato for your next private event. If you're planning a rehearsal dinner, intimate dinner party, milestone birthday celebration, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, or any other type of special celebration, Osteria Via Stato can help bring all of your ideas to life. Osteria Via Stato is located in the heart of the River North neighborhood of Chicago and provides authentic italian dishes that will wow you. Using fresh italian ingredients from midwest farmers, Osteria Via Stato will transport you and your guests from the fast-paced Chicago streets to the Italian countryside instantly. Bring the comfort and happiness, that is evident in the food and atmosphere, here to your guest. Watch their smiling faces as you wine and dine at Osteria Via Stato - there's nothing quite like it.

• 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.

Located 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.

• Spaces for 24-125 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

PQM serves as a butcher shop and café by day, and the Publican’s private event space by night. As one of the West Loop and Fulton Market’s most unique venues, we offer a change of pace from your usual private dining experience. Host your next corporate gathering, social celebration or reception style event at Publican Quality Meats! The Chef’s Table can accommodate 24 guests down in our working kitchen for an unforgettable experience that places you and your closest friends and colleagues in front of all the action. This space is also used for our signature butcher demos and classes which can be incorporated with your dinner or event. The Main Café can accommodate 40 guests for a family-style, intimate dinner or up to 100 people for a lively cocktail party. Our large, wrap around patio is adjacent to this space and is a perfect location for a cocktail reception and happy hour. Both spaces are yours to use when you secure a date with us. We often incorporate one space for a reception, demo or class and use the other space as the dinner location. Seasonal menu inspired by simple farmhouse cooking in an intimate and unique atmosphere. Our team of butchers and chefs work closely with local and sustainable farmers to source prime cuts, fresh seafood and the best vegetables available. This allows us to provide outstanding options for all dining preferences. Rob Levitt, our Head Butcher and Chef de Cuisine, guides our culinary team through sourcing, sausage making and our expansive charcuterie program. Rob works closely with Catering and Private Dining Sous Chef, Luke Coan, to craft a menu that is unparalleled in the city. Whatever type of event you choose to host at Publican Quality Meats in Chicago's West Loop, you won't be disappointed by the quality of service, food, drink, and ambiance.

• Spaces for 350 Guests

A wedding at the Hyatt Regency Deerfield is the ideal setting for couples who want to exchange vows just outside of the Windy City of Chicago, yet without having to travel far. The Hyatt Regency Deerfield can accommodate up to 300 people, and it has held a number of weddings, conventions, and conferences throughout the years. The Hyatt Regency Deerfield offers a total of 20,000 square feet of event space, which includes two ballrooms, sixteen conference rooms, two boardrooms, and additional spaces.. Both ballrooms are decorated in a contemporary style and have modern conveniences. Additionally, the Hyatt Regency Deerfield has an outdoor courtyard space for guests who choose to arrange an outdoor ceremony or reception, or perhaps both ceremonies and receptions. The Hyatt Regency Deerfield is thrilled to have the opportunity to host your event! When seeking for conference hotels in Chicago, Illinois, the Hyatt Regency Deerfield should be considered. The Hyatt Regency Deerfield, with its spacious rooms and accessible location near a variety of famous meeting sites, including the Chicago Conference Center, is an excellent choice for any conference or event taking place in the neighborhood.

• Spaces for 20-60 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

For an unforgettable and vibrant culinary experience, look no further than Frontera Grill, from celebrity chef Rick Bayless. Whether hosting an intimate dinner party or larger celebration, Frontera has a variety of spaces and packages to meet your every need.

• Spaces for 35-100 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Fifteen years ago Stuart Grannen, the founder of the Chicago staple, Architectural Artifacts Inc., purchased an old Charcoal factory in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. He and an internationally acclaimed designer converted this incredible factory space into an AIA award winning home. They kept as much of the original interior finishes to keep the integrity of the building. Stuart began receiving requests for photoshoots and small parties which led him to the conclusion that this space was too special to keep to himself! He has decided to let others share in the joy of this architectural masterpiece. If you're looking to host 15 guests for a dinner party or 60 of your closest family and friends for an intimate wedding, Charcoal Factory Lofts is a space like no other in Chicago!