Top Uptown Cocktail Party Venues

• Spaces for 80-340 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Historic Chicago dining is more than just a theme at Chicago Chop House; it’s a way of life. Guests stepping into the restaurant’s immaculately restored, century-old Victorian brownstone building brings diners into the city’s past, when meat packers, politicians, and gangsters dined on succulent steaks in luxurious rooms. More than 1,400 historical photos tell the tale of old Chicago throughout three dining rooms surrounded by hunter green walls and lit by glowing sconces. And just like the power players of Chicago’s yesteryears, guests partake on dishes that embody the flavors that made our city one of the best dining experiences. Our all USDA beyond Prime menu of awe-inspiring 24-ounce porterhouses, 26-oz Tomahawks, and 22-ounce prime ribs bathe the senses in prime-aged flavor. Chicago Chop House is also one of the only restaurants in Chicagoland to serve Miyazakigyu A5 filets, unique and succulent beef known for its delicate flavor and tenderness and the last restaurant to butcher most of their meat in-house. Guests can pair their meals with a glass or bottle of wine from our international menu that includes more than 650 selections; a list that has won nine “Awards of Excellence” and “Best of” awards from Wine Spectator, and an Award of Distinction from Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Chicago Chop House bestows each and every guest with exceptional quality, flavor, service, and ambiance that few can match and none can surpass.

The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture (NMPRAC) is proud to offer its beautiful dramatic brick arches, spacious courtyard, elegant galleries and other variety of rooms that are available to be rented individually or in combination for your wedding.

• Spaces for 100-1,700 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces

Housed in a renovated historic building, Morgan Manufacturing offers over 32,000 square feet of world-class space. Created with a focus on modularity, Morgan Manufacturing is built to seamlessly host gatherings, large or small. Soaring ceilings, exposed concrete, glass and steel create the industrial elegance Morgan Manufacturing is known for. Whether you have a distinct vision or would like us to guide you, our team at Morgan has decades of combined experience and can assist and support you from A to Z. We are truly full service, combining creative event planning with technical capabilities and resources.

• Spaces for 125 Guests

Centre Court Productions, created by The Centre Construction Group, is a unique event space located in the heart of Chicago’s West Loop. With its versatile design, the venue is ideal for a variety of events, including product launches, holiday parties, corporate gatherings, private receptions, photo shoots, and intimate celebrations. The space features a full basketball court that can be transformed to suit your event, with seating areas, tables, and stylish lounges. For those seeking a bit of friendly competition, our top-of-the-line golf simulator offers access to some of the best courses across the country, providing an exciting activity for guests of all levels. The modern container bar, complete with an ice machine and two fridges, serves as a central focal point. A second-level loft provides an elevated view of the entire venue, adding a distinctive touch. In addition to a 150" LED wall for presentations or screenings, the venue is equipped with four additional TVs, perfect for live sports or custom content. The lighting is fully adjustable to set the mood, whether it’s dimmed for an intimate vibe or brightened for a more energetic atmosphere. Guests are welcome to bring their own food and drinks, with custom catering packages available to suit any need. To make your event even more memorable, we offer customizable options such as photo booths, DJ services, custom decor, game nights, and more. Whether you're hosting a corporate event, a photo shoot, a product launch, or a private reception, Centre Court Productions offers a flexible and stylish space that can be tailored to bring your vision to life, ensuring an unforgettable experience.

• Spaces for 200-245 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

The Omni Chicago Hotel's versatile wedding space makes it the ideal location for your city wedding. Stunning city views, exceptional service, and a superior location ensure that you and your guests have a great day. One of the most important days of your life is your wedding day. It'll be a day you'll remember for the rest of your life. This is a day to spend with family and friends. A day that marks the start of an incredible adventure between you and someone you care about. At Omni Chicago, we're dedicated to making your wedding day unforgettable, by filling it with love, laughter, and memorable memories. That is our assurance to you. We'll bring together the best of everything, whether it's for your wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, or bridesmaid day at our spa. Unique locations. Cuisine to die for. Exceptional accommodations. Service that is legendary. Everything comes together to make your occasion genuinely spectacular. Plus, from your first planning meeting to your final toast, Omni's expert wedding team will be there for you. So you can concentrate on what matters most: creating lifelong memories. Your wedding package includes: - Complimentary one-night stay in a bridal suite with champagne and strawberries for the couple on their wedding night - The bride and groom, as well as their parents, will receive complimentary overnight wedding night valet parking - Room upgrades for the bride and groom's parents - To commemorate the first anniversary, a complimentary one-night stay - Cocktail reception will include a one-hour open bar and a selection of hot and cold canapes served by a butler - After dinner, there will be a three-hour open bar - A three-course plated supper featuring an appetizer or salad, an entrée, and a custom wedding cake from Bittersweet Bakery - Complimentary bartenders - Up to 4 guests can partake in a tasting prior to the big day

Y Bar Chicago is a sophisticated boutique lounge nestled in the heart of River North, Downtown Chicago. Step into our sleek, red and black interior adorned with beautiful LED lighting, creating an ambiance of elegance and style. With two full-service bars and eighteen comfortable booth-style tables, our venue provides the perfect setting for intimate gatherings or lively nights out. Immerse yourself in the experience with our top-notch sound system and thirteen high-definition screens, offering endless possibilities for branding, photos, videos, and light shows. Our hand-selected staff, sourced from the best in the Chicago industry, ensures impeccable service with a hospitality-driven approach. Whether you're joining us for our weekly programs or hosting a private event, Y Bar Chicago promises an unforgettable experience at every visit.

• Spaces for 150-300 Guests

Located in the heart of Chicago's Mag Mile, step into a world of refined elegance at The 101 Chicago. Our exclusive event spaces, spanning three distinct restaurants and private dining rooms, include a ground floor bar and covered patio, rooftop with skyline views, private dining room and lounge on the 20th floor and corporate meeting rooms on the 19th floor. These unique and beautifully designed spaces, as well as our exquisite culinary program and exceptional service, set the stage for unforgettable events. Consider The 101 for your next bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, rooftop bachelorette party, farewell brunch, corporate luncheon, holiday party, business meeting, team gathering or celebration, we have the perfect space to accommodate you and your guests.

• Spaces for 45-120 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

• Spaces for 12-250 Guests
• 9 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 9 Event Spaces

Quartino Ristorante & Wine Bar is a bustling downtown Chicago establishment noted for its distinctive Italian small-plates menu, vintage decor and attentive, personable staff. The menu features Italy’s regional specialties including artisanal salumi, Neapolitan style pizza, house-made pasta and seasonal dishes. Quartino offers several distinct private dining rooms, which are available for birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, special events or business meetings.Quartino PDR offers family style or buffet receptions that are available for brunch, lunch and dinner.

• Spaces for 16-40 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space

Located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, RPM Italian is modern in approach and Italian in spirit and features a contemporary, chef-driven menu with dishes meant to be shared. The sister restaurant to RPM Steak, RPM Italian marks the first collaboration between partners RJ, Jerrod and Molly Melman, celebrity couple Bill & Giuliana Rancic and acclaimed chef Doug Psaltis. RPM Italian offers private dining for any size group, whether an intimate party or a large celebration throughout the entire restaurant space. The private dining spaces at RPM Italian are chic and modern, set in tones of blacks, whites and grays. When you book your private event with RPM Italian, our Parties & Special Events team will be available to help guests create their own personalized private dining experience, paying attention to every detail from menu selection and design to wine pairings and floral arrangements.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Bar Cargo is a roman-style pizza bar that brings an authentic taste of Italy to the heart of River North. The pizzas are created using a unique custom blend of imported flours, shipped overseas from Rome on cargo containers, which have been incorporated into the fun, industrial design of the restaurant. Bar Cargo hosts special events that guests won't soon forget. Whether you're planning a small gathering for your closest friends or looking to entertain a large group, Bar Cargo will provide you with an amazing dining experience, and will customize their services to fit your needs. Bar Cargo offers pizza from World Pizza Champion Massimo Moresi with great craft cocktails and beers in a fun and casual enviornment. Bar Cargo is the perfect spot to host special occasions from birthdays to corporate happy hours and everything in between. The venue is available for full or partial buy outs from 12 to over 150 guests. Bar Cargo boasts an outdoor beer garden as well, perfect for a summer soiree.

• Spaces for 50 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Featuring an intimate and inviting atmosphere, classic craft cocktails and contemporary American cuisine, events in The Library at Gilt Bar are the perfect combination of comfort and luxury. Offering a range of food and beverage packages, guests are able to experience Gilt Bar on various levels with highly personalized service, bartenders and a curated playlist of ambient music. The Library at Gilt Bar holds up to 50 guests seated or standing. This is a sultry, intimate event space your guests are sure to love. At Gilt Bar, we provide a mix of round and square tables that range in seating capacity from two to seven guests. We offer three levels of food & beverage packages. The menus at Gilt Bar are served buffet style, allowing guests the opportunity to mix and mingle. When you choose Gilt Bar for your next event, you'll have a celebration you'll never forget.

• Spaces for 50-1,200 Guests
• 6 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 1 Winery

Like to party? At Eataly Chicago, so do we! Whether you are a group of three or 1,200, looking for a casual reception, or organizing a formal dinner, let Eataly Chicago customize the perfect event for your next birthday celebration, client outing, team-building session, bridal shower, and more! Pricing for events at Eataly Chicago starts at $25 per person. When you book your special event at Eataly Chicago, you can enjoy pasta served tableside out of a wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano®, sample over 20 varieties of wood-fired Neopolitan pizzas on an endless buffet, or experience the bounty of the Mediterranean in the form of one of our exquisite raw and cooked seafood platters. About Eataly Founded in Turin in 2007, Eataly is the largest artisanal Italian food and wine marketplace in the world. Eataly Chicago is a product of the collaboration between founder Oscar Farinetti and his American partners Mario Batali, Joe and Lidia Bastianich, and Adam and Alex Saper.

• Spaces for 20-350 Guests
• 6 Restaurants

Whether it’s a cocktail party, lunch meeting, seated dinner or buffet, Sunda has multiple options for party room rental for your group size and event format. Corporate or social events, hosted in our semi-private or private event spaces, are guaranteed to impress when you choose “River North’s preeminent pan-Asian restaurant” (Dining Chicago). Our full-service event experts will handle it all for you so you can relax and enjoy the event as well! This can include everything from menu creation to full event production (menu cards, entertainment, decor, custom napkins − just to name a few). So you can impress your guests at every opportunity at the “#1 Celebrity Spot in Chicago” (Chicago Tribune)! Located within Chicago’s bustling River North neighborhood, Sunda pairs New Asian fare with Midwestern hospitality for an award-winning concept. Offering contemporary interpretations of traditional dishes from Japan, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and more, the Michelin-recommended concept from Rockit Ranch Productions has received numerous accolades, including Best New Restaurant and Chicago’s Sexiest Restaurant. Showcasing exceptional cuisine from Executive Chef Jess DeGuzman, mod décor from renowned designer Tony Chi, a chic, yet approachable ambiance and seating for more than 200 guests, Sunda has rapidly become a mainstay on the Chicago dining scene. Private Events:

• Spaces for 20-300 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 5 Ballrooms
• 1 Meeting Space

W Chicago Lakeshore has all of the space and technology you need to energize your attendees while allowing them to meet, greet and connect with panoramic views of the city. The diagonally-slanted windows create a frame for a spectacular view of Chicago - allowing you to take in the changing panorama of Lake Michigan, Navy Pier and the glittering night skyline. Whether it's a quiet Chicago meeting for two or the social event of the season, we have the space and the service to wow your attendees. MEETING FEATURES *Spacious and technically up to date meeting areas that are perfect for any type of event *Whatever/Whenever service on property that is ready to bring whatever you want whenever you want it! *Panoramic views of the city, with diagonally-slanted windows that create a frame for a spectacular view of Chicago *Newly renovated guest rooms that will ensure comfort *Access to the award-winning Starwood Preferred Guest program and to Starwood Preferred Planner which provides reward and recognition for meeting planners

• Spaces for 48-120 Guests
• 4 Hotels
• 4 Ballrooms
• 1 Outdoor

At the intersection of Art & Science is Hotel EMC2. Their two event spaces include Emmy Noether and Symmetry. Noether, a German mathematician and professor in the early 1900’s, laid the groundwork for Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity. Symmetry, the guiding principle behind Noether’s Theorem, provides direction for conservation theory in physics, math, the arts, and nature.

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 180 Guests

The East Bank Club in Chicago’s River North neighborhood is a beautiful and classy fitness, sports and dining facility. East Bank Club prides itself on its state of the art equipment, an astounding range of amenities, and meeting and exceeding the needs of its members. In addition to being a premiere club, East Bank Club also hosts and caters some of Chicago’s most elegant business and social functions. Whether it’s a small business meeting, casual lunch or a lavish reception, the East Bank Club will exceed your expectations. In addition, East Bank Club will help you put the finishing touches on your even ranging from coat check to entertainment. No matter what amenities you need to make your celebration special, East Bank Club and our staff can help make it an event you'll never forget.