Top Lake Forest Cocktail Party Venues

• 1 Cocktail Party Album
• Spaces for 36-360 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space

28 Mile Distilling offers a versatile, one-of­ a-kind event venue located centrally in High­wood, Illinois. Each of our rooms - The Soto Bar, Bourbon Lounge and the Rooftop - offer open loft-style space that can be custom­ized to accommodate a vast range of occa­sions for your next event. Our in-house mixologists' craft one-of-kind cocktails specifically blended with 28 Mile Distilling's award-winning Debonair Bourbon, Gin, Vodka, and Ventiocho Tequilla. The roaring 1920s meets modern at 28 Mile Distilling with its gas lamps, exposed brick and soaring ceilings. From Bar/Bat Mitz­vahs and weddings to corporate gatherings, photo shoots and fundraisers, 28 Mile Distill­ing transforms your event into an experience you and your guests will not soon forget.

• 1 Cocktail Party Album
• Spaces for 80-125 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Set in Chicago’s North Shore community of Glencoe, Uptown Glencoe offers a stylish neighborhood setting for private events, dinners, and social gatherings. The venue features contemporary interiors, warm lighting, and flexible dining spaces that create an inviting atmosphere for both intimate celebrations and larger group events. Blending elevated American cuisine with a lively yet polished ambiance, the restaurant provides a comfortable and refined backdrop for everything from cocktail receptions to seated dinners in the heart of downtown Glencoe.

• 1 Cocktail Party Album
• Spaces for 30-300 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 2 Landmarks
• 4 Total Spaces

The Halim Time & Glass Museum is home to hundreds of historical timepieces, stained glass masterpieces and artwork from around the world. A Golden Chinese Pagoda topped with over 5000 pearls, a porcelain and bronze clock that was once owned by Katherine the Great, a lobby with towering stained glass windows, and a grand, floating staircase topped with a celestial stained glass dome are only a couple highlights of this magnificent museum. The Halim Museum offers four event spaces. The Wisteria Room is a 4,000 square feet space with stunning hand-painted gilded trim, skylights to the Rooftop Garden, floor to ceiling windows with panoramic view and a wrap-around balcony. The Tiffany Gallery is a 1,500 square foot space adorn with the treasures crafted by Louis Comfort Tiffany. The Garden Room and the Zodiac Terrace offer masterpieces of stained glass and hand-painted stenciling inspired by Gilded Age mansions. The Museum Café is a smaller room adorned with timeless decor for intimate wedding receptions. Services Offered Halim Time & Glass Museum offers many services to make your wedding experience as stress-free as possible, including providing event rentals to complete the atmosphere, such as tables, chairs, dance floor, and audio equipment. Each venue is wheelchair accessible and available to host ceremonies, receptions, showers, engagement parties, elopements, and rehearsal dinners. Additional services include: All-inclusive packages Catering and bar services Cleanup Get-ready rooms Parking Setup Valet WiFi Cuisine Halim Time & Glass Museum offers the convenience of in-house catering for your special day as well as supplying all needed barware, china, flatware, glassware, and linens. Couples may choose serving styles, such as a buffet, cocktail reception, hors d'oeuvre, plated, and chef station. Catering services include dessert, outside cake, servers, and tastings. This venue also provides many in-house bar services, and their other services include: Bartender(s) Champagne toast House beer, liquor, and wine Liquor license Open bar Premium liquor Signature drink Specialty beer and wine

• 1 Cocktail Party Album
• Spaces for 225 Guests

Antiquaire started in 2007 as an importer of Exquisite European Antiques, & has evolved into a multi-faceted, cutting-edge eclectic design business. Antiquaire is the only US company to import the entire line of the authentic & iconic Tolix chairs from the South of France. In 2011, Antiquaire started Melissa Edelman Design (MED) - a bespoke kitchen cabinetry designer & manufacturer and General Contractor. MED has the unique ability to use an antique piece such as an old shop counter, and modify it to modern standards as a functional kitchen island complete with soft close drawers. Antiquaire has also partnered with Arte Italica fine Italian dinnerware which is a perfect fit for wedding registries. MED has designed for the Lake Forest Showhouse, Chicago Magazine's Chairs for Charity, DIFFA/Chicago's Dining by Design & even special outdoor events at Ravinia Music Festival. In each instance MED has been able to show off their unique talent for table displays and event design. In 2015, the shop next door to Antiquaire became available, & MED started rehab on the unrenovated store interior located in the historically significant building by Architect John van Bergen. The renovation was at first to be used to showcase MED's kitchen designs. The renovation turned out far better than anyone could have imagined. They found huge old beams under two layers of crumbling ceilings, restored them & allowed them to be exposed for the first time in almost 100 years! They also dug up more than 6 layers of built up flooring to find the original maple hardwood floors. After painstaking restoration, the gorgeous dark stained maple floors are exposed. In combination with the beams, high transom black glossy windows, exposed stainless steel duct work, the MED space is very unique for an event space on the North Shore. It has the lofty feeling of places one may only find in downtown Chicago. The space is warm & charming & very visually appealing. The brand new bathroom boasts a magically floating concrete shelf with an original carved marble sink from Turkey and sparkling new modern nickel finished faucets. A French Trumeau mirror grazes the high ceiling over the sink, & a vintage chandelier adds extra glamour for viewing oneself in the full length antique mirror. Back at Antiquaire, there is a brand new full gourmet kitchen available to use complete with a Wolf 60" gas range & double ovens, a 36" SubZero Refrigerator with drinking water supply, two freezer drawers & ice maker. Don't forget the Wolf coffee & cappuccino machine! The kitchen is stunning with MED's bespoke cabinetry & gold "leafed" back splash, & silver leafed ceiling hiding behind the huge chandelier over the island. You may never want to leave! Come & bring your own event planner, use MED to design, or a combo of both! Choose from a vast array of antiques & accessories to give your event or special day the unique feel you are looking for. Ask to sample our famous homemade cheesecake and macarons.

• 1 Cocktail Party Album
• Spaces for 200-400 Guests

Our team brings your vision to life with spaces that transform for any occasion. We listen and then bring your vision to life. The Birchstone takes on every detail so you can focus on what matters: making memories. The Birchstone has three unique areas that can be used to create a customized experience. At The Birchstone, we are family. We recognize and understand the importance of your special event. That’s why every member of our team is dedicated to making every occasion extraordinary. We are ready to create what you envision and look forward to bringing your vision to life. The Birchstone has three rooms with seated capacity from 80 to 300 guests and full venue capacity of over 400. For large celebrations such as a wedding, bar/bat mitzvahs and other special events, the Main Hall accommodates up to 220 with a dance floor. For meetings, luncheons, memorial services, bar/bat mitzvahs and other special events, we are able to arrange our spaces to accommodate your guest list with a large ballroom, intimate party spaces, and outdoor seating.

• 1 Cocktail Party Album
• Spaces for 35-65 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

Firefly Kitchen brings a taste of Brooklyn to the North Shore of Chicago. The Chef and NY native, Dean Salerno, is a restaurant veteran to the NY restaurant scene where he helped open 5 successful restaurants in the financial district and has created a thriving catering company, Firefly Events and Catering, in the Chicago after relocating with his wife from Brooklyn. The completely renovated building hosts a cozy dining room and bar with a large outdoor beer garden for warm summer months and rooftop herb garden. Firefly Kitchen is the perfect venue for small celebrations in one of our dining rooms, or buy-out the entire venue for a large soirée of up to 140 guests! The menu offers well executed seasonal classics and upscale comfort food such as lobster spring rolls, creative small plates, big fresh salads, a melt your face burger, and gluten free options.

• 1 Cocktail Party Album

We import antique and vintage furniture and accessories primarily from France, but also from Italy, Spain, England, Greece, and Turkey. We also have a wonderful Gustavian Swedish collection. Other services that we provide include custom importing, custom ordering, and professional design consultation. We can find just about anything you are looking for and import it for you. Also, our professional design service can help you to determine and place the special item in your home.

• Spaces for 190 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

Our mission is to create an unforgettable experience with exceptional service to our clients, providing close attention to details in our inventive cuisine and food presentations, all within in a unique and timeless setting. Weddings: The essence and style of your event will be embodied in everything we do to assist in the planning process from creating the perfect menu to tabletop design. Our wedding specialists rely on a variety of skills and experience and will be familiar with every aspect of your event to ensure a smooth, unforgettable experience for you and your guests. Corporate Events: The essence and style of your event will be embodied in everything we do including catering, table settings, lighting, floral arrangements, room décor and entertainment. At the Armour House, the food, quality, presentation and taste is of utmost importance. We source sustainable and local whenever possible, utilizing the finest of ingredients in order to make your special event the best possible. We have available for your convenience a Wedding Catering guide, but your options do not end here. We are happy to personalize any menu for your event. The Armour House is an historic, private venue so an appointment is necessary for a tour. To schedule an appointment with a member of our catering staff, please contact us through the inquiries page for more information and to confirm available dates.

• Spaces for 12-300 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

Le Colonial Lake Forest is a celebration of the seductive spirit and vivid flavors reminiscent of Saigon in the 1920's. Heralded as "an escapist’s paradise," the famed French-Vietnamese institution is designed to capture Vietnam's era of romance and soft architecture in the heart of the charming Market Square of Lake Forest. Le Colonial opened its doors in July 2022, in a historical two-story structure originally built in 1901 to serve as the community’s fire and police station. The free standing building includes over 12,500 square feet of lavish palm-filled dining and picturesque banquet event space, as well as a large outdoor garden for alfresco dining and lounging by the Parrot bar. "We carefully source our ingredients from locally owned farms in each of our locations. Through our partnerships, we not only ensure the freshest and highest quality of ingredients to create flavor bursting fare (more nutrients, minimal pesticides, safer food supply) but also support the local communities. Indeed, we believe the value of a restaurant goes beyond pleasing the palette and is measured based on its positive impact on our local communities." - CHEF HASSAN OBAYE, CULINARY DIRECTOR AT LE COLONIAL

• Spaces for 35-309 Guests
• 1 Theater
• 5 Event Spaces
• 4 Meeting Spaces

Since 1972, Gorton has been proud to enrich the lives of residents through cultural arts, education and charitable service. Today, Gorton is one of only a few privately-funded community centers in the United States and serves as a unique partnership between community volunteers and The City of Lake Forest. Gorton Community Center, a private nonprofit 501c3 organization, relies on the generosity of area residents and business to support building improvements, programs and services which are offered in the historic building owned by the City of Lake Forest.

• Spaces for 60-120 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Built in 1908 by the famed architect, Howard Van Doren Shaw, Glen Rowan House features elegant spaces for any occasion. The main floor of the house can accommodate as few as 10 for an intimate dinner and up to 120 for a cocktail reception. The second floor features a conference room for six people and three overnight rooms, each with a private bath. The extensive grounds are ideal for picnics or tented events up to 250 people.

• Spaces for 34-75 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor

Farm-to-table American cuisine in a welcoming, neighborhood setting. Our menus celebrate locally sourced ingredients from Midwest farms and producers, thoughtfully prepared to highlight the best of each season. Everett Farms offers a variety of inviting spaces for gatherings of all sizes — from intimate dinners and family celebrations to large corporate events and weddings. Enjoy our huge enclosed patio, perfect for year-round dining, or one of our two full bars featuring handcrafted cocktails, local beer, and a carefully curated wine list. Each of our three connected spaces can be reserved individually or combined for a fully private event experience, complete with custom menus and flexible layouts to suit your group’s needs. There are no rental or room fees, just a simple food and beverage minimum customized to your event. With plenty of free on-site parking, warm hospitality, and a menu that captures the heart of modern American dining, Everett Farms is the perfect North Shore destination for any occasion.

• Spaces for 18-478 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 4 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms

The Deer Path Inn has been hosting events for over 85 years, making them experts in exceptional service, dining, and hotel accommodations. The Deer Path Inn is located in Chicago's North Shore in the Lake Forest community. The Deer Path Inn is styled after a 15th century English manor house, complete with thick oak beams and stucco walls in the interior. While keeping its rustic charm and romance, the Deer Path Inn was recently renovated, incorporating top of the line amenities. For couples looking for a venue full of Old World charm, the Deer Path Inn is an ideal, cozy spot for a wedding. Guests can enjoy strolls around the English gardens, afternoon tea in the The English room, and much more at the Deer Path Inn.

• Spaces for 160 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space

Located at Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills, Maggiano’s Little Italy provides a welcoming backdrop for both celebratory and professional gatherings. The menu features handcrafted pastas, signature Italian-American entrées, and classic desserts served in plated or family-style formats to suit your event. Private and semi-private dining rooms offer flexible layouts for rehearsal dinners, corporate functions, birthdays, and holiday celebrations, all supported by a dedicated team who assists with menu selection and event coordination. Full bar service, curated wine options, and off-site catering capabilities ensure every occasion is thoughtfully planned and seamlessly executed.

• Spaces for 25-300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 7 Total Spaces

As one of the North Shore's premier country clubs, Ravinia Green Country Club hosts exceptional parties, from outdoor celebrations under the stars to elegant meals held in intimate dining rooms or our majestic ballroom. Whatever the occasion, the staff at Ravinia Green Country Club will help plan every detail of your special event from the initial planning stages through to the event finale to ensure your celebration is flawless. Ravinia Green Country Club is proud of its unique facilities, excellent service and exquisite cuisine. Whether your function is for 10 or 300, let the staff of accomplished professionals at Ravinia Green Country Club help make your next celebration extraordinary! Plus, banquet facilities at Ravinia Green Country Club are available to non-members! So even if you're not a member, you still have opportunities to host your special event at Ravinia Green Country Club.

• Spaces for 30-400 Guests
• 6 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Theater
• 14 Total Spaces

The Chicago Botanic Garden, with event sites nestled amid 385 acres of enchanting gardens, peaceful lakes and native woodlands, is a spectacular site for your special event. Indoors and out, you'll find a host of settings to choose from—all featuring wonderful vistas available all four seasons. The Garden blends uncommon natural beauty with the finest amenities and service. The Garden's convenient location close to downtown Chicago is in the heart of the North Shore. The Garden is the ideal place to host an event your guests will never forget - you can trust our events team to pay attention to every detail! From the simple to the sublime, we have something for every taste!

• Spaces for 650-1,500 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Total Spaces

COMING SUMMER 2027 A Venue of Natural Elegance, Geraghty North was thoughtfully selected by Tom Kehoe for its unique setting, located adjacent to a forest preserve and surrounded by the beauty of nature. The venue offers an unparalleled sense of privacy and tranquility while providing an exceptional backdrop for unforgettable events. In addition to this indoor-outdoor aesthetic, Geraghty North is being built from the ground up to offer everything you need to host your most significant moments: · Luxury landscaping: an expansive Terrace and designer-landscaped Sculpture Garden offer unique vistas and versatile options for event flow. · Partner portfolio: streamlined access to top caterers, entertainment, and other VIP extras, as well as single-point-of-contact event design and technical production through our Kehoe Designs family of brands. · Upscale appointments: luxury finishes, a neutral aesthetic, and natural light via 14-foot-high windows and skylights ensure every event is impactful and memorable.

• Spaces for 90-150 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Event Spaces

Moretti’s Wheeling offers a welcoming setting for private parties, celebrations, and special occasions in Wheeling, Illinois. Private events take place in Moretti’s Unique Event space located next door to the restaurant, with a flexible layout that accommodates gatherings of up to 150 guests. The venue combines a comfortable, inviting atmosphere with versatile spaces suited for birthdays, showers, rehearsal dinners, corporate gatherings, and other social events. Customizable food and beverage options feature Moretti’s signature Italian-American cuisine, while the dedicated events team helps coordinate each detail for a seamless gathering.

We believe great food is born from the best ingredients. The cooking process begins with many questions and informed decisions. Which farm? What are the farming practices? Which breed of animal? Where are the fish from and how were they caught and handled? Which variety of sea salt is best for each dish? What type of oil? Each dish should be healthy, appear simple and show respect for the ingredients. Regular menu items include oak smoked beef brisket, hickory smoked chicken, dry rub ribs done with apple and cherry wood & apple-hickory smoked pulled pork. Since no man can live on barbeque alone, we will also offer a daily menu featuring local products and world flavors. Soups, salads, fresh fish, and interesting takes on sashimi. We also have fantastic desserts for those of you with a sweet tooth. We LOVE hosting private events. Let us help you plan and host the perfect private or semi-private event to celebrate any occasion. 210 can accommodate groups of any size with an assortment of delicious homemade menu items, craft beers, interesting cocktails and a variety of entertainment options to delight your guests. We will make your next event easy, affordable and stress free!

• Spaces for 800 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space

Located in a beautifully private setting in Kildeer IL, The Concorde is renowned for hosting grand weddings and other special events for up to 800 people. The Concorde is well known for its elegant and spacious ballrooms, beautifully lush grounds, and outstanding cuisine prepared by executive chefs. With over 35 years of service, the Concorde continues to maintain its own standard of excellence unsurpassed in the special event industry. Friendly and experienced event coordinators are happy to provide their own personal touch to help achieve maximum success for every special event. We're located just 20 minutes northwest of O’Hare Airport in the quaint suburb of Kildeer, just adjacent to Arlington Heights, and within convenient driving distance of Barrington, Buffalo Grove, Deer Park, Des Plaines, Hawthorne Woods, Inverness, Lake Zurich, Long Grove, Mt. Prospect, Palatine, Park Ridge, Rolling Meadows, Schaumburg, and Wheeling.