Top Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest. 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 Lake Forest venue has never been easier.

The Art Center Highland Park
1957 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035, USA- Spaces for 60-275 Guests
- 3 Event Spaces
Hold your next event in one of our 3 larger gallery spaces, or use an art classroom for a unique and creative special event. The Art Center Highland Park is the perfect venue for weddings, birthday parties, fund raisers, benefits, rehearsal dinners, or any type of event where you want a unique and beautiful setting. TACHP also has ample outdoor space for weather appropriate events. Located just off of downtown Highland Park, 1/2 mile from Lake Michigan, and just 3 blocks from the Metra station, you won't find a comparable venue like ours in the area.
Est. $28/guestAvg response time 1-2 days- featured
Rolling Green Country Club
2525 E Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, USA- Spaces for 10-275 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Outdoor
- 4 Total Spaces
Rolling Green Country Club in Illinois offers a timeless and elegant setting for weddings and special events, surrounded by lush fairways, mature trees, and scenic views. The clubhouse features beautifully appointed indoor spaces filled with natural light, creating a warm and refined atmosphere for receptions, rehearsal dinners, and celebrations of all kinds. Outdoor terraces and manicured lawns provide stunning backdrops for ceremonies and cocktail hours, blending natural beauty with relaxed sophistication. Known for its attentive service and seamless coordination, the experienced team ensures every detail is thoughtfully executed. With customizable catering and a setting that feels both polished and personal, Rolling Green Country Club creates unforgettable experiences for every guest.
$8,000 minAvg response time 6-12 hrs - featured
Maggiano’s Little Italy Skokie at Westfield Old Orchard
4999 Old Orchard Shopping Ctr suite a28, Skokie, IL 60077, USA- Spaces for 360-435 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Meeting Space
Your guests will love our elegant, well-appointed private event rooms and craveable Italian-American dishes—and you’ll love the feeling of knowing we have taken care of everything. With 4 unique event rooms that can be used in varying combinations, our Skokie location can host seated events up to 435 guests with exclusive use of the full event space. Whether you are hosting a big family celebration or a small corporate meeting, our private event rooms are designed to accommodate a variety of occasions. Our Private Dining Event Managers will help you plan a delectable chef-prepared menu and choose offerings for your private bar, featuring a selection of wines and handcrafted cocktails. Allow us to create the perfect room layout and add finishing touches such as personalized menu cards, house centerpieces and standard audio-visual equipment. At Maggiano's, we specialize in making every event memorable!
Est. $77/guest - featured
Moretti's - Barrington
128 S Wool St, Barrington, IL 60010, USA- Spaces for 60-400 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Meeting Space
Moretti’s Barrington offers a warm and versatile setting for private events, celebrations, and group gatherings in Barrington, Illinois. The venue pairs contemporary rustic details with flexible dining and event areas suited for birthdays, showers, rehearsal dinners, corporate gatherings, and milestone occasions. A dedicated banquet space provides room for larger groups, while access to outdoor dining creates additional options for warm-weather events. Customizable banquet menus feature Moretti’s Italian-American favorites, with an events team available to help coordinate each gathering.
- featured
Moretti's - Mount Prospect
1799 Busse Rd, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA- Spaces for 100 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Event Space
Moretti’s Mount Prospect provides a versatile setting for celebrations, private dining, and corporate events in Mount Prospect, Illinois. Designed to accommodate a range of gathering styles, the venue features flexible event spaces that create an inviting atmosphere for both intimate occasions and larger groups. Moretti’s Italian-American menu offers customizable food and beverage selections, making it easy to tailor the dining experience to each event. From birthdays and showers to rehearsal dinners, meetings, and milestone celebrations, the venue brings together comfortable surroundings, convenient event planning, and crowd-pleasing cuisine.

Slate Pickleball Club
569 S Waukegan Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062, USA- Spaces for 30-70 Guests
- 2 Bars
- 3 Event Spaces
- 3 Total Spaces
A 7 court upscale pickleball club with a full service mezzanine bar and restaurant up in Northshore Chicago. Capable of hosting essentially any kind of event, including birthday parties for all ages, corporate events, social gatherings, and Bar and Bat Mitzvahs.
Avg response time 6-12 hrs- featured
Moretti's - Edison Park
6727 N Olmsted Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA- Spaces for 50-150 Guests
- 3 Restaurants
- 1 Ballroom
- 3 Total Spaces
Moretti’s Edison Park offers a versatile setting for private events and celebrations in Chicago’s Edison Park neighborhood. The venue features multiple private party rooms with flexible layouts for intimate gatherings, larger receptions, corporate events, birthdays, showers, and milestone occasions. Guests can customize their experience with banquet menus featuring Moretti’s Italian-American cuisine, along with beverage packages and personalized event planning. With a variety of indoor spaces and an inviting outdoor patio, the restaurant provides several options for hosting gatherings of different styles and sizes.

ETM Pictures
1115 Voltz Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062, USA- Spaces for 25-100 Guests
- 1 Historic Space
- 1 Estate
- 1 Mansion
This elegant 11,550 sqft estate is will be a wonderful location for your intimate event, photo shoot, or film shoot. A great 4 bedroom estate with high ceilings, fireplaces, chandeliers, and great southern exposed light. The home has a full gourmet kitchen your caterer will love and dining rooms that can seat 40 people. The space has an indoor lap pool, dry/wet sauna and an imported bar. Outside has a lush acre yard with outdoor patio and a small intimate gazebo perfect for wedding ceremonies or pictures. Basement has a dance floor and full theater room great for family nights in.
$4,998 min
Gold Pyramid Entertainment
3500 Sunset Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087, USAOur venue is a 17,000 sq ft 5 story Pyramid House surrounded by a 28 ft deep moat. Inside the Pyramid the first floor will be available for rent with new construction. Approx 1600 sq ft. Outside we have a 4000 sq ft heated tent with a fully stocked bar and newly constructed bathrooms.
$500 min- featured
Maggiano’s Little Italy Schaumburg at The Streets of Woodfield
1901 Woodfield Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173, USA- Spaces for 20-550 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 2 Event Spaces
- 2 Meeting Spaces
Your guests will love our elegant, well-appointed private event rooms and craveable Italian-American dishes—and you’ll love the feeling of knowing we have taken care of everything. Located in the upscale Streets of Woodfield lifestyle center—just steps from Woodfield Mall—Maggiano’s Schaumburg offers over 5,300 square feet of newly renovated private event space, blending classic Italian-American elegance with the vibrant energy of surrounding shopping, dining, and entertainment. With six beautifully appointed banquet rooms that can be used in varying combination, our Schaumburg location can host seated dinner for 10 to 300 guests or standing receptions for up to 550 guests. Ample on-site self-parking and easy access to major highways make arrival easy. Whether you are hosting a big family celebration or a small corporate meeting, our private event rooms are designed to accommodate a variety of occasions. Our Private Dining Event Managers will help you plan a delectable chef-prepared menu and choose offerings for your private bar, featuring a selection of wines and handcrafted cocktails. Allow us to create the perfect room layout and add finishing touches such as personalized menu cards, house centerpieces and standard audio-visual equipment. At Maggiano's, we specialize in making every event memorable!
Est. $77/guest 
Brothers' Field
344 Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047, USA- Spaces for 1,500-2,000 Guests
Looking to host your party or event in a safe, outdoor setting? Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Long Grove, Brothers' Field is Lake County's NEWEST Outdoor Venue and Event Space! Brothers' Field is the perfect spot to plan your next family, private, or corporate event. Huge Tents, Tiki Bar, Dance Floor, Catering! Create your magical event by reaching out at: brothersfieldlonggrove.com/contact Booking events for 2022 and 2023 NOW!
Est. $40/guest$1,000 minAvg response time 1-2 hrs
Liberty Prairie, Farm & Gardens
550 Harris Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030, USANot currently accepting rental inquiries. Please check out other options to visit the farm whether its a seasonal festival, our Farm Store, a community class, or summer camp! www.libertyprairie.org Our 95-acre holistically managed farm uses regenerative farming best practices, grows USDA-certified organic produce, and supports people, plants, and animals thriving together. We believe healing the planet heals people.

Canvas
97 W Marquardt Dr, Wheeling, IL 60090, USA- Spaces for 300 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Event Space
- 1 space at this venue
At Canvas, we bring your masterpiece to life. Canvas is an incredible new 10,000 Sq Ft. venue, inspired by our clients who hoped that they could rent our design headquarters for their special events. Canvas at Yanni Design Studio is an extension of our spectacular showroom that presents our clients with endless possibilities. Canvas features a beautiful backdrop for events, thanks to a stunning new terrace, original brick walls, a wall of windows, and 21-foot ceilings with an array of Canvas signature chandeliers. Choose between an indoor and outdoor celebration: Canvas features magnificent glass doors that open out to a garden, and let in an abundance of natural light. Enjoy your ceremony or cocktails in the terrace, then continue the celebration inside! Furthermore, there’s a private guest suite that can be used for a bridal suite or dressing area.
Pricing Details AvailableAvg response time 12-24 hrs
The Social Loft Event & Venue Space
2011 Tower Dr, Glenview, IL 60026, USA- Spaces for 100-125 Guests
- 1 Event Space
The Social Loft Event & Venue Space is Glenview's newest modern and luxe event space. Located in the trendy area of The Glen, our event space is perfect for Weddings, Private Events, Birthday Parties, Corporate Meetings, and more. Our beautiful and neutral ambiance offers you a canvas to customize the event of your dreams. Our space offers everything you need to create a stunning occasion you and your guests will never forget.
$2,000 minAvg response time 12-24 hrs
Pinstripes Northbrook
1150 Willow Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093, USA- Spaces for 25-2,500 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 4 Event Spaces
- 3 Venues with Activities
Pinstripes Northbrook offers an upscale and versatile event space that is perfect for every celebration. Create a personalized memorable occasion in our warm and inviting venue complete with beautifully appointed event and party rooms, an exceptional Italian-American bistro and wine cellar, bowling lanes, bocce courts and outdoor patios with fire pits. Our Northbrook location offers accommodations for outdoor ceremonies as well as ceremonies and receptions in our Grand Ballroom with floor to ceiling windows and a spectacular view. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting an office meeting or reuniting with friends, our dynamic ballrooms and private event spaces provide a sophisticated, comfortable space to gather. We host tailored combinations of dining, classic bowling and bocce. All with amazing food and gracious service, so you can enjoy a genuine moment connecting with someone you care about.
$5,000 minPricing Details AvailableAvg response time 1-2 hrs
Community House Winnetka
620 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093, USA- Spaces for 12-250 Guests
- 2 Ballrooms
- 2 Event Spaces
- 5 Total Spaces
One of the most timeless and romantic locations in all of Chicagoland and a true hidden gem! For more than a century, the Community House Garden has been host to some of the most beautiful events and weddings on the North Shore. Nestled within the grounds of the Community House, the Historic Gardens provide a timeless setting for a magical wedding ceremony or an enchanting alfresco dinner. Tours are available by appointment only. The Community House is a multipurpose venue and cannot accommodate walk-in or self-guided tours. Please contact us and we will arrange a time with you!
Pricing Details AvailableAvg response time 12-24 hrs
The Grove Redfield Estate
1421 Milwaukee Ave, Glenview, IL 60025, USA- Spaces for 100-125 Guests
- 1 Historic Space
- 1 Estate
- 1 Mansion
Redfield Estate combines the beauty of nature and history nestled on the grounds of The Grove Nature Preserve - a 150+ acre National Historic Landmark on Chicago's North Shore. Capacity up to 120 guests May - October, and 50 - 100 guests November - April. Rental rates are $650 - $4,350 + based on date and time. Catering: Choose from eight contracted catering companies to assist you with planning your event, including your menu, bar, service staff, linen, all necessary equipment to produce your event, and complete ceremony and reception setup/breakdown. Full service catering is required at Redfield Estate, averaging $120-$175 + per person in addition to the rental fee. Private rentals include: the Redfield Estate vintage 1920's home with original windows, fireplace and dressing rooms; a covered outdoor pavilion seating up to 120 with dimmable lighting, a stone fireplace, electric window shades, and bistro lights twinkling above in the trees. Manicured grounds with an abundance of seasonally filled urns surround the estate, and a gazebo tucked into the forest is perfect for ceremonies. Tables, chairs, and free parking are included.
Est. $150/guest$1,800 minPricing Details Available
Elawa Farm
1401 Middlefork Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045, USAAt its core, ELAWA FARM is an innovative public-private collaboration devoted to the preservation and maintenance of a rare combination of natural environment, created landscapes, as well as architectural and historic structures. It was in 1998 that the City of Lake Forest purchased a 16-acre tract of land that included the original farm complex buildings that were once part of a gentleman's farm dating back to the early twentieth century, known as ELAWA FARM. This acquisition, which was made adjacent to the environmentally valuable Middlefork Savana, provided a chance for a unique combination of public and private entities to work in the preservation and use of this land, which was previously underutilized. Elawa Farm is currently operated by the Elawa Farm Foundation, which is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The Middlefork Savana is a section of the Lake County Forest Preserve, which is located in northern California. Elawa Farm is the ideal location for your wedding, rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, engagement party, or other special event of any size or scope.

Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel
Lake Forest, IL, USABar Siena Old Orchard
4999 Old Orchard Shopping Center, Skokie, IL 60077, USA- Spaces for 20-350 Guests
- 7 Event Spaces
La Taverna, a charming restaurant and bar in Siena, Italy, served as a major source of inspiration for DineAmic Hospitality owners Lucas Stoioff and David Rekhson when they were developing Siena Tavern. The inspiration led to a more polished and expansive version suitable for River North. However, Stoioff and Rekhson still yearned for an Italian bar and restaurant that was more in keeping with their original concept in terms of size and liveliness. Bar Siena was established in Chicago's Fulton Market - West Loop district three years later. A second Bar Siena in Skokie's Westfield Old Orchard Mall was established in 2022. Our passionate and skilled events team is ready to plan the event of your dreams at Bar Siena, no matter the occasion or size! Browse our spaces and explore our private events guide via our website. The menu at Bar Siena, which pays homage to several Italian regions, is a little bit smaller than that at Siena Tavern and changes more frequently. The dining options at Bar Siena are perfect for customers who want to sample everything, share it all with others, and have a memorable experience.
Avg response time 12-24 hrs





