Top Uptown Cocktail Party Venues

• 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.

• Spaces for 60-400 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Plan your event in one of our beautiful, historic venues. DANK Haus was built in 1927 and is full of elegant architectural details. From the marble lobby to the gilt plaster frieze of the ballroom, DANK Haus is the perfect setting for your event. Our Chicago skyline views will impress your guests whether native Chicagoans or out-of-towners. Rental income supports cultural and language programming. Weddings Your wedding & your vision, with the lovely space at DANK Haus as a backdrop. On-site ceremonies available in 4 settings. Quinceañeras Up to 370 guests, festival style. 3-hour dance rehearsal the Wednesday before your day. Fundraisers As a nonprofit organization itself, DANK Haus is sensitive to your needs. We have vast experience with fundraisers and auctions. Contact us for special pricing. Meetings DANK is conveniently located in bustling Lincoln Square near the Western Brown line stop & the Metra. Large and intimate spaces available to suit your needs.

The Vic Theatre is a unique, full-service event facility. When you rent our space for your event, our production equipment, furniture and beverage facilities are included, and production staff and security services are part of the overall package. In an effort to help you plan and execute a safe and successful event, please refer to the following policies in your planning stages. We are happy to assist you in any way we can.

• Spaces for 60-85 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 1 space at this venue

Wake ’n Bacon is one of Chicago’s most vibrant brunch destinations, located in the heart of Lakeview Chicago. Known for its playful design, colorful floral installations, and Instagram-worthy atmosphere, Wake ’n Bacon offers a one-of-a-kind setting for memorable celebrations and private events. Our space blends modern industrial style with whimsical décor, creating an energetic environment perfect for birthdays, bridal showers, baby showers, corporate gatherings, rehearsal brunches, and social celebrations. Guests enjoy a menu inspired by Asian, Latin, and American flavors, featuring creative brunch favorites, signature cocktails, and unique experiences like our famous bacon flights. Wake ’n Bacon accommodates private and semi-private events for up to 60 seated guests or 85 standing, with flexible layouts for brunch parties, cocktail receptions, and special gatherings. Our team works closely with hosts and planners to customize food, beverage, and décor options to match each celebration. Located in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood near Wrigleyville and Lincoln Park, Wake ’n Bacon is a lively destination where great food, great design, and unforgettable moments come together.

• Spaces for 55-85 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Let us help you celebrate! Here at Maison Marcel our space is available for semi-private and private buyouts. Imagine your birthday party, holiday party or photo shoot in our space. Maison Marcel is a French bakery located in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago. Here at Maison Marcel we offer a healthy menu with the freshest ingredients, in addition to the signature artisanal pastries by our Maître Boulanger from France. The scent of our freshly baked croissants and roasted coffee greet you the second you enter our doors. Host your next unforgettable event here at Maison Marcel.

• Spaces for 30-45 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Located in the cutest pocket of Lincoln Square, the Party Day studio is the perfect spot for your next kids party, baby shower, or birthday party! Our space offers a fully renovated kitchen, perfect for hiring a chef or hosting a wine night! Modern farm tables and bentwood chairs seat 25, additional seating for 4 at the kitchen island, or accommodate 50 guests with a standing room cocktail style party. Party Day has both exposed brick walls, plain white walls and beautiful morning and mid-day light with a wall of east facing windows. The perfect spot for a photography studio shoot.

• Spaces for 20-400 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Enter the River Kitchen and Bar, where modern industrial design meets a decade old institution of fun. Enjoy American inspired shared plates and exclusive craft cocktails in a thrilling, energetic, and socializing atmosphere. Its refined environment is ideal for happy hour, dinner, weekend brunch or your private event. Complimented by warm service and contemporary vibes, The River Kitchen and Bar fuses energy and confidence making an everyday occasion a unique experience. With no event space rental fees it's the perfect place to throw your birthday party, corporate get together, happy hour, or even a wedding reception!

• Spaces for 170-200 Guests
• 1 Event Space

River Room is a unique, multipurpose event space located on the North Branch of the Chicago River in Chicago’s North Center Neighborhood. We are a community oriented, fully customizable venue specializing in weddings, private and corporate functions, live events, gallery events, photo or video shoots, conferences, vendor fairs, markets, nonprofit events and fundraisers. Our modern, industrial setting is perfect for a Chicago urban wedding. We have beautiful lighting, state-of-the-art sound system, a beautiful bridal suite, bright and sleek restrooms and a patio overlooking the Chicago River.

• Spaces for 45-60 Guests
• 1 Event Space

A Little Photo Studio is a photography studio, print house and event space. With an emphasis on community, we strive to foster creative diversity while being both playful and professional. As a team of like-minded professionals, we provide an artistic eye through storytelling. We ensure high standards of fine-art products while also staying current with client needs and trends. Our studio goal is to provide not only a tangible final product, but also a memorable experience within a seamless flow from beginning to end.

• 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 64-320 Guests
• 7 Event Spaces

• 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!

Welcome to Pour Decisions Chicago. The space is great for various events.

• Spaces for 350 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

Broken English has locations in three of Chicago's most vibrant neighborhoods: The Loop, Old Town, & Lincoln Park. Broken English combines a unique take on Mexican street style tacos, refreshing beverages, eclectic music, and vivid artwork created by local talent. Book a private event, a venue buyout, or reserve an area for your corporate & social parties and group dining needs. Their team will help you design customized party menus with their exquisite in-house catering, choose unique beverage packages with specialty cocktails, and create an elevated entertainment experience for your guests.

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 275-800 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Total Spaces

Rockwell on the River is located in an old manufacturing complex in the Avondale neighborhood in Chicago. This unique industrial building will feature over 16,000 square feet of the main event space totaling over 22,000 square feet including the outdoor and staging areas. The architectural details include high lofted double bow truss ceilings, skylights, exposed brick, timber construction, Black Locust end-grain flooring, Italian Masonry in the courtyard and riverfront, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the North branch of the Chicago River. The river frontage will bring the indoors out with over 3,000 square feet of cocktail-worthy space. The amenities at Rockwell on the River include a 1,300 square foot catering kitchen, distinctive bars, tables and chairs, artfully designed washrooms, a convenient loading dock, and many details making the space exceptional. The location of this venue is also impressive: the Rockwell series of buildings will feature exciting developments including a distillery, a brewery, and a restaurant – all connected by a common cobblestone courtyard.

• Spaces for 50-300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 4 Event Spaces

Salvatore's is a classic Chicago event venue tucked away on a quiet quintessential tree lined street in the heart of Lincoln Park. You and your guests will feel the warmth and intimacy their space has to offer right when you walk in the doors. The on site coordinator's will work endlessly to execute every detail to make your event one of a kind. From Salvatore's authentic menu to the outstanding service, your guests will leave raving about your event for years to come. Salvatore's Chicago is an elegant venue that recreates the beauty of a magnificent Italian Estate with a charming patio. Salvatore’s offers an intimate atmosphere where everything we do is personalized to meet your specific needs. We hope you book your next event in any of our incredible event spaces.