Top Uptown Cocktail Party Venues

• Spaces for 30-400 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 3 Bars
• 3 Total Spaces

Looking for a unique location? Is hosting a special event at the renowned Wrigley Field on your bucket list? Your best option is The Skylight Room at Rizzo's! Three full-service bars, 28 LED TVs, one 13-foot LED screen, a patio with a retractable roof, and heated floors are just a few of the special features of our venue. There is plenty of space for your visitors to fit comfortably while still adhering to existing gathering limits, thanks to the twenty-foot ceilings and 8,500+ square feet of open air area.

• Spaces for 50-2,000 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 3 Bars
• 3 Total Spaces

DRAFTKINGS SPORTS BAR AT WRIGLEY FIELD Adjacent to historic Wrigley Field, DraftKings Sports Bar is Chicago’s premier destination for sports, dining, and private events. Watch every play on a custom-built 2,000-square-foot HD LED display with state-of-the-art 4-Zone Directional Sound and over 300 seats offering perfect views from every angle. Perfect for group gatherings, bachelor parties, and corporate events, the venue offers flexible spaces, customizable food and beverage packages, and a lively, upscale atmosphere—just steps from the iconic Friendly Confines. DK DENS Located on the second floor, the DK Dens are perfect for happy hours, cocktail parties, business receptions, fantasy draft parties, and bachelor celebrations. Each semi-private den features dedicated audio and two TVs—allowing guests to catch up to eight games at once. With seating for 25 per den or 50 when combined, guests can enjoy a dedicated bar, flexible food stations, and an elevated setting overlooking the action. Features: Two TVs per den | View up to 8 games Seating for 25 per den | 50 when combined Dedicated bar | Flexible food stations SECOND FLOOR MEZZANINE BUYOUT With direct views of the massive 2,000-square-foot HD LED display, the Second Floor Mezzanine delivers the ultimate viewing and social experience. This dynamic space includes access to both DK Dens, stadium-style seating, and four spacious booths—perfect for mingling and hosting groups large or small. Features: Direct HD LED display view Access to DK Dens Seating for 100 | Standing for 175 Dedicated bar | Flexible food stations FULL VENUE BUYOUT For large-scale celebrations, corporate events, or private parties, a full venue buyout offers exclusive access to the entire DraftKings Sportsbook. Treat your guests to an unforgettable experience complete with 300+ seats, custom menus, and the energy of Wrigleyville’s most exciting destination. Features: Exclusive use of venue | Custom F&B packages 300+ seats | 2,000-sq-ft HD LED

• Spaces for 8-550 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 5 Event Spaces
• 5 Total Spaces

Bloom Events offers a modern, flexible setting in Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood for weddings, galas, corporate events, mitzvahs, milestone celebrations, and private gatherings. The venue features 10,000 square feet of customizable event space, including The Locus for ceremonies and receptions, the Happy Hour space for cocktails and mingling, a customizable outdoor courtyard, and two private suites. Skylights, vaulted ceilings, gilded chandeliers, built-in audiovisual capabilities, portable bars, lounge furnishings, and on-site parking complement the experience. With capacity for up to 260 seated guests with a dance floor, Bloom Events provides a thoughtfully designed blank canvas for memorable Chicago celebrations.

• Spaces for 12-80 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Meeting Spaces

Discover our hidden gem in the heart of Chicago. Our elegant venue, seamlessly connected to our wine shop, is the perfect backdrop for your private event. Whether it’s an intimate dinner, wine tasting, or large-scale event, we partner with top-tier caterers and in-house sommeliers to ensure every detail is exquisite. Experience the blend of elegance and excellence and let us create a memorable event people won't stop talking about!

• Spaces for 10-300 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor
• 4 Total Spaces

Hello and welcome to Utopia. Friends, wanderers, and adventurers will find a home here. May you have a drink in your hand and a song in your heart this holiday season. A playground for adults aged 21 and over. Utopian Tailgate delivers high times, chill vibes, and an unforgettable experience where the party never ends...and neither do the views. With a curated menu of elevated tailgate fare and an extensive bar program, Utopian Tailgate delivers high times, chill vibes, and an unforgettable experience where the party never ends...and neither do the views. The tailgate party that lasts the entire year Utopian Tailgate is Chicago's newest never-ending rooftop partyscape, perched high atop Piper's Alley, above world-famous comic enclave The Second City. Our 300-person, 10,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor never-ending tailgate welcomes you with dreamy décor and engaging fun and activities. All year long, giant Jenga, drinking games, a disco dance party, and much more mingle with upscale meals and funny whistle-wetters. Birthdays, corporate retreats, bachelorette parties, and other special occasions are all celebrated at Utopian Tailgate. For groups of 20 to 150 individuals, book a private or semi-private area with us. Only those aged 21 and up are permitted to enter. Please visit Resy.com for the most up to date available reservation times for parties of 10 or less. Hello and welcome to Camp Utopia! Each tent has its own personality. Guests are welcome to hang out with their friends in their own private tent, which is decorated lavishly to fit each theme at Camp Utopia. Camp Utopia is open through early March.

• Spaces for 40-380 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 3 Total Spaces

Located in Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood, Dēliz Italian Steakhouse offers a stylish setting for private dinners, corporate gatherings, cocktail receptions, and milestone celebrations. The two-level restaurant pairs plush seating and dramatic lighting with a lively, contemporary atmosphere designed for memorable evenings. Guests can enjoy handmade pastas, wood-fired steaks, premium Wagyu, seafood, and creative cocktails, with menus shaped around bold Italian flavors. Outdoor dining and flexible group arrangements extend the experience, while the central location near Wicker Park makes Dēliz a sophisticated yet approachable choice for events in Chicago.

• Spaces for 40-75 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Event Space

LOULOU is a private events space by the folks at Lula Cafe. LOULOU is the perfect, intimate space for small gatherings such as wedding and baby showers, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, holiday celebrations and more. All food, beverages and service is provided by the Lula Cafe team.

• Spaces for 40-250 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 13 Total Spaces

Waldorf Astoria Chicago is a sanctuary of Parisian-inspired elegance nestled in the heart of the city’s Gold Coast neighborhood. With its chateau-style courtyard, apartment-style rooms and suites featuring private terraces and fireplaces, an award-winning spa, and exceptional dining, the property offers a luxurious escape just steps from Chicago’s finest attractions. Whether you're planning a wedding, reception, birthday celebration, baby shower, corporate meeting, or private dinner, Waldorf Astoria Chicago provides a timeless setting for life’s most memorable moments. From intimate salons to a grand ballroom adorned with jeweled chandeliers, each space is thoughtfully designed to reflect your vision. Our dedicated team, personalized menus, and signature service ensure every event is effortlessly elegant and truly unforgettable. Elegant Venues - From a unique outdoor courtyard to enchanting ceremonies in the Sinclair Ballroom to intimate gatherings in our refined salons, Waldorf Astoria Chicago offers the perfect backdrop for your event. Expert Wedding and Event Planning - Our dedicated team of specialists collaborate with you to infuse personal touches and the signature Waldorf Astoria style and service into every detail. Comprehensive Wedding Packages - Relax as we bring your vision to life. Our thoughtfully designed packages include everything needed for a seamless celebration, delivered with the renowned Waldorf Astoria hospitality.

• Spaces for 20 Guests

Indigo & Violet Studio is a Chicago-based venue for craft workshops, parties, and events, focusing on unique and modern handmade projects taught in a relaxed studio environment. Our mission is to provide a creative outlet to both novice and experienced crafters. We work in a variety of mediums and no matter the project, our goal is for all guests to leave with a new sense of pride along with their beautifully hand-crafted piece. To help get the creative juices flowing, all events are BYOB. We are a unique and creative venue for celebrations like Baby Showers, Bridal Showers, Bachelorette Parties, Birthdays, and Team Activities. We also offer custom decorations - florals, signs, balloons, and more for all events and mini-craft projects as party favors or DIY projects for entertainment during the event. Our space can be transformed for many different types of events and themes - the exposed brick wall and natural light are a great backdrop. Inquire today if Indigo & Violet Studio sounds like a good fit for your event! ALL events feature an art project of some type - project types include floral crafts, wreaths, terrariums, watercolor, macrame and more.

• Spaces for 20-350 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 7 Total Spaces

A Timeless Chicago Landmark for Elegant Weddings & Iconic Events Ambassador Gold Coast brings Chicago’s social history to the celebrations happening now. Set among the Gold Coast’s historic streets, the hotel offers a collection of spaces for weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate entertaining and milestone occasions. Make the setting part of the experience: dinner in the Ambassador Room, once the legendary Pump Room; a reception in The Champagne Room Featuring Moët & Chandon; or an outdoor gathering with skyline views on the Terrace on Seventeen. The different rooms give each part of a celebration its own mood, from the first welcome to the final toast. Menus, beverage service and room arrangements are planned around the occasion. Guest rooms and suites allow visiting friends, family and colleagues to stay on property, while the surrounding Gold Coast offers a Chicago backdrop beyond the hotel. Tell us what you are celebrating, when and with whom. Our events team will help you choose the setting and shape the details.

• Spaces for 50-320 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom
• 4 Total Spaces

The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chicago offers an Art Deco-inspired setting along the Magnificent Mile for weddings, corporate meetings, conferences, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and private celebrations. Set within the historic McGraw-Hill building, the hotel features 15,901 square feet of event space across 13 rooms, including The Gallery Ballroom for up to 400 guests, The Grand Salon, intimate boardrooms, and a rooftop terrace overlooking the city. Custom catering, adaptable audiovisual technology, high-speed Wi-Fi, and dedicated event planning support gatherings of varying styles and scales. With art-filled interiors and panoramic city views, The Gwen creates a distinctive backdrop for memorable Chicago events.

• Spaces for 95-1,000 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 2 Event Spaces

Cubby Bear is located across the street from historic Wrigley Field and plays host to local and National acts, in addition to corporate and social events! With plenty of private party rooms overlooking the Wrigley Field marquee, and menus ranging from the Classic Chicago Dog to Prime Rib Carving Stations, there's something for everyone and every budget! Located in the heart of Wrigleyville, the Cubby Bear has deep roots in Chicago’s music and nightlife scene. It has witnessed some of the most historic Cubs victories and has hosted numerous national and local musical acts. Decades later it remains a top destination for year round live music and sports entertainment. Our venue has been recognized as Best Rock Club by the Chicago Music Awards, #1 Neighborhood Bar in Chicago by Maxim magazine and even 7th best sports bar in the United States by Sports Illustrated. Over the years, we have hosted events; large and small. From birthdays to formal Corporate events, we have the ability to accommodate our customer’s needs.

• Spaces for 40-300 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces
• 3 Meeting Spaces

Designed with meetings and special events in mind, the Gleacher Center at University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business features streamlined architecture, versatile room formats and state-of-the-art technology. With stunning views of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan, the location in the heart of Chicago’s business community, just blocks away from the Loop and steps away from the Magnificent Mile, the Gleacher Center offers the perfect atmosphere to conduct impressive meeting and events in prestigious surroundings.

• Spaces for 35-400 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 2 Total Spaces

Our suites are next to the John Hancock Center, which is located just off Magnificent Mile. Water Tower Place, the Lakefront Trail, and American Girl are all within two blocks. The distance between Navy Pier and Millennium Park's 'The Bean' is slightly over a mile. Enjoy the views of Lake Michigan from our top-floor pool and fitness facility. The Hilton Suites Chicago is located one block east of Michigan Avenue, across the street from the John Hancock Center and Drake Hotel in downtown Chicago. Plan your perfect wedding with the help of your dedicated wedding professional, from simple ceremonies to lavish ballroom feasts. We provide wedding packages, food, and suites for your guests that are all customizable. Natural lighting is available in our function rooms, ballrooms, and boardrooms. We have A/V support, catering, and event coordinators on staff. In Mirai Sushi, we serve only the freshest sushi and sashimi. Order room service or eat in one of our restaurants. Their new restaurant, located inside the Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites, includes the same 3-star menu of traditional Japanese cuisine as their Wicker Park establishment, which has been a success for 14 years. Specialty rolls and small dishes are served with a modern twist of the freshest sushi and sashimi. Stay together by booking ten or more rooms at the same time on the internet. We've compiled a list of useful materials to assist you with the event planning process, including checklists, RFP templates, and draft communication plans, among other things. Create your own attendee webpage or request that the hotel do it for you. Your room block booking confirmation email has everything you need, including your event dates, the 7-letter hotel code, and your group's special pricing code.

• Spaces for 150-350 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 2 Total Spaces

Warwick Allerton Hotel Chicago is the epitome of historical elegance and timeless class. Since 1924, this landmark on the Magnificent Mile has been a gathering place for Chicagoans and visitors, blending rich history with modern sophistication. Its stunning architecture and legendary past make it one of the city’s most iconic venues for weddings, galas, and milestone events. The crown jewel, the Tip Top Tap Ballroom, sits on the 23rd floor with sweeping views of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan. Once a famed lounge and social hotspot of the 1940s and 1950s, it welcomed celebrities and dignitaries from around the world. Today, it has been beautifully restored, accommodating up to 200 guests for weddings, receptions, and special occasions. Alongside Tip Top Tap, the Buckingham Ballroom and Huron Room provide versatile spaces for ceremonies, meetings, and social gatherings. Our full-service catering and events team, led by an experienced Wedding Director with 25+ years in hospitality, ensures every detail is thoughtfully planned and seamlessly executed. From customized menus and tastings to floorplans, timelines, and vendor coordination, couples receive guidance and creativity at every step. We also specialize in cultural and religious traditions—including South Asian, Jewish, Catholic, and multicultural weddings—making each celebration truly personal. Beyond the ballrooms, the Warwick Allerton offers stylish accommodations, dining, and the convenience of hosting all wedding weekend events under one roof. Guests enjoy the hotel’s prime location on Michigan Avenue, surrounded by world-class shopping, dining, and Chicago attractions. Whether planning an intimate ceremony or a grand reception, Warwick Allerton blends historic charm with modern service to create unforgettable experiences. Let our history become part of yours.

• Spaces for 18-115 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 3 Bars
• 3 Total Spaces

Located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, DJ’s Great Room offers a warm, stylish setting for private dinners, cocktail receptions, company happy hours, and social celebrations. The restaurant features three distinct event spaces, including the Great Room, the Anteroom, and the Private Dining Room, with flexible layouts suited to gatherings of varying sizes. Seasonal American cuisine, customizable menus, creative cocktails, and genuine hospitality shape each experience. Blending nostalgic character with contemporary design, DJ’s Great Room creates an inviting backdrop for events that feel polished, comfortable, and thoughtfully hosted.

• Spaces for 50 Guests

Located in the heart of Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood, The Chicago Hotel Collection Wrigleyville offers a distinctive setting for meetings, corporate gatherings, social events, and group stays. Whether hosting an intimate business retreat, welcoming out-of-town guests, or planning a celebratory event weekend, groups can take advantage of the hotel's central location, modern amenities, and vibrant neighborhood atmosphere. With thoughtfully designed guest rooms and curated local experiences, The Chicago Hotel Collection Wrigleyville provides a memorable backdrop for events of all kinds.

• Spaces for 12-150 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 2 Theaters
• 5 Total Spaces

Welcome to Bramble Arts Loft We create an inspiring environment where ideas, celebrations, and connections come to life; we collaborate with hosts, planners, and visionaries to deliver bespoke, elevated experiences; and we support the local arts community by reinvesting part of every booking into the work and well-being of Chicago artists. Whether you're hosting a strategy session, a celebration, or a community event, Bramble Arts Loft is where cooperation feels natural, plans come together seamlessly, and artists can work and thrive. Create. Collaborate. Support. We are located in the Capital Garage Historic Building on the 5400 block of Clark Street in the vibrant Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago. Our 2nd floor space is accessible via stairs or elevator. Within our 7700 square foot space, we house two state-of-the-art performance spaces, as well as a versatile open loft with a cabaret and bar. We offer bespoke rental packages for each space, as well as combinations to fit your needs. We can't wait to hear from you.

• Spaces for 1-275 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Event Spaces
• 4 Total Spaces

The Ivy Room is a modern oasis in the heart of River North at Medinah Tree Studios, just two blocks from the Magnificent Mile, and in close proximity to the Loop, Navy Pier, and Millennium and Grant Parks. When you host your event at The Ivy Room, your guests will appreciate the beauty and convenience of such an incredible Chicago venue. The Ivy Room embodies a history of artistic elegance. The ballroom windows offer picturesque views of the courtyard garden, transforming every event into an extraordinary experience. Host your intimate dinner party, engagement party, or shower in our event spaces, or choose The Ivy Room for your luxury wedding ceremony and reception.

• Spaces for 100-300 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces
• 1 Meeting Space

The Wellsley provides a canvas for you to imagine the event of your dreams; an expansive and versatile space adorned with decor that seamlessly blends grandeur and charm. Designed by esteemed Avroko Design, The Wellsley celebrates Chicago thru its combination of timeless architecture for the modern event. Boasting several large dining areas and a plush private cocktail bar, the space is perfect for celebratory moments.