Top Near South Side Corporate Holiday Party Venues

• Spaces for 30-100 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

You'll be delighted you chose Bah as your party location out of all the fish in the sea! For all party menus, please give us 72 hours' notice. We’ve got a variety of delicious menus prepared to serve your guests, so you can rest assured that the Bah’s high quality eats will be making your event along with our lovely space. You and your guests will be blown away by all aspects of your event; that’s our commitment to you. You have three options to choose from when considering event spaces at Quality Crab & Oyster Bah. Check out their descriptions below: Low Tide Lounge: Sail downstairs to visit the Low Tide Lounge, a quiet, private setting. Low Tide Lounge has its own bar and can accommodate up to 30 people sitting. An Oyster Shucking Station, Build-Your-Own Taco Bar, Wine Tasting, Bloody Mary & Michelada Bar, Cocktail Classes, and more are all popular interactive stations to add to any party. Upstairs: The entire upstairs of Oyster Bah may be used as an event space for up to 75 people seated and 100 people standing. With its own dedicated bar and kitchen, the crew can tailor your event to your exact specifications! The Halsted Room can accommodate 35 people seated and reception-style for a more intimate gathering. Guests have access to a dedicated television for presentations. While staring out wide windows to Halsted St., enjoy one of our private party menus. Reach out today to see how Quality Crab & Oyster Bah can help make your next event spectacular! We’d be happy to chat on the phone or by email, or you can reach out via the contact form on our website.

etta is a local restaurant that serves wonderful wood-fired cuisine in a friendly, laid-back atmosphere. It's the ideal place for friends and family to eat and drink as if they were at home. Bring your friends and enjoy a private event designed by your favorite etta chefs. It's a celebration of everything you love about etta, from pig picnics to pizzas, and the porron and polaroid, you'll get your fill of wonderful cuisine, great beverages, and a night of fun. We guarantee you won't go home hungry. etta is an affordable neighborhood restaurant that serves amazing wood-fired meals from the same creative partners who brought you the award-winning steakhouse Maple & Ash. Partner and Chef Danny Grant sprinkles each menu with his favorite seasonal dishes, carefully produced alongside his culinary staff and centered around the wood-fired hearth. etta has something for everyone, from crave-worthy pizza and toasty focaccia to fresh, crisp seasonal salads and family-style shared pig and lobster lunches. The open kitchen design at etta provides guests with the same intimate experience as the kitchen is the central center of interaction within a home. Each location has a wood-fired brick oven for perfecting pizzas, as well as a massive wood-fired hearth for spit roasting and grilling. Every etta experience is extremely considerate because we pay attention to every detail - our service is extraordinary, and we believe in kindness. We adore the communities we serve and want to enrich them with rich diversity, creativity, culture, and history. Reach out today to discuss private dining at etta. We can’t wait to hear from you!

• Spaces for 250-400 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

Begin your life together in Chicago's Lincoln Park, surrounded by the natural beauty and tranquility of a unique National Historic Landmark. The Lily Pool features an aesthetically important pavilion, a cascading waterfall, and native vegetation, and was designed by Alfred Caldwell in 1936. The Chicago Park District and the Lincoln Park Conservancy restored the Lily Pool to Caldwell's original design from 1998 to 2002, after decades of erosion and deterioration. The Conservancy is pleased to offer this natural haven as a location for your small wedding ceremony, proposal, or photos. The Lincoln Park Conservancy requires that all wedding, engagement, family, and other professional photos get a permit in advance. From May through mid-October, the Lily Pool holds seasonal events. During the Air and Water Show, it is also closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Enter a hidden garden of unparalleled beauty through the Prairie-style Fullerton gate. Only the sound of birdsong and a soothing waterfall breaks the peaceful silence. Discover a pavilion, council ring, and different native flora along the stone walk around the lily pool. A hidden garden for the people of Chicago, created to resemble a river meandering over a vast Midwestern plain, is landscape architect Alfred Caldwell's concept. The Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool was originally part of a Victorian garden that included tropical lilies and other water plants and was created in 1889. The Lily Pool and its surrounding area fell into ruin after the Victorian-style garden fell out of favor, until Alfred Caldwell rebuilt the pool and its surroundings in 1936.

Guests can appreciate our spacious atmosphere, which is encircled by glass paneled French windows that open out onto the Lincoln Park Conservatory, which is located in the center of Chicago's Lincoln Park. Bring a favorite bistro chair up to a table topped with crisp butcher paper. Listen to the crackle of a freshly sliced baguette. Take in the aromas of Onion Soup Au Gratin, Steak Frites, and Chicken Grand-Mére, among other dishes. Choose wine from our ancient rolling wine cart with care. Take a taste of Chocolate Mousse or Profiteroles to satisfy your sweet cravings. Private Parties Just outside the Belden-Stratford, Mon Ami Gabi is a pleasant and welcoming café with a cozy ambience and limited outside dining. We can now accommodate groups of up to 50 people in our private dining rooms, or up to 150 people if the entire restaurant is purchased. Weddings Our French bistro is the ideal location for tying the knot. We provide the ideal location for cocktail parties and seated dinners, with an intimate dining room, stunning outdoor patio, and access to the Belden-Stratford lobby. Off Site Catering Mon Ami Gabi is happy to cater off-site events for groups of all sizes. Passed appetizers such as Mini Lobster Rolls are available, as well as sandwiches and typical French entrées. Tell us more about your special occasion and leave the specifics to Mon Ami Gabi. Please fill out the form found on our website or email monamichgoparties@leye.com to inquire about a private party or potential catering order.

• Spaces for 45-250 Guests

Club Lucky is the most popular restaurant in Bucktown/Wicker Park, specializing on traditional Italian cuisine served in a family-style setting. The interior is inspired by a 1940s dinner club, a one-of-a-kind cocktail lounge, and a private dining room on the edge of becoming a 1950s speakeasy. With everything from the vintage martini shaker collection to the big tables and booths to the cozy lighting, you and your friends will feel right at home. There are several solutions available to meet your preferences as well as your financial constraints. We recommend a meal that includes an Appetizer, Salad, Pasta Entrée, House Specialty Entrée, and Dessert. We will, however, make every attempt to accommodate any unique requests you may have or to create a menu just for your occasion. Although the ambiance is informal, the meals are substantial, and the pricing are affordable. For anyone arranging a lunch or dinner gathering in the Chicago region, Club Lucky is an excellent choice. In addition to being conveniently located off the Kennedy Expressway (just 5 blocks west on North Avenue), we are only minutes away from the Loop & Downtown Hotels. Club Lucky is available for private party buy outs of the whole restaurant for events taking place on Saturday and Sunday throughout the afternoon.

• Spaces for 50-150 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

Hidden Inside this Chicago Greystone, hidden behind its unassuming façade, you'll get a genuine flavor of Italian architecture and design. This chic Chicago bed and breakfast, located in the heart of the city's popular Lincoln Park district, has been named a Premier Bed & Breakfast by Travel + Leisure magazine. Chicago's number one boutique shopping area, as well as some of the greatest restaurants and entertainment the city has to offer, are all within walking distance of the Villa, which provides old world comfort and unrivaled elegance. You will find that the warm and spacious surroundings of this magnificently appointed Tuscan style villa will melt away the stresses of the world, regardless of whether you are a couple looking for a romantic weekend getaway or an executive looking for a place to unwind during a hectic business trip. We invite you to be a guest at Chicago's most unique experience. Take pleasure in discovering the various elements that differentiate our wonderful Italian Style Bed and Breakfast from every other place the city has to offer as you explore the many attractions the city has to offer. Step inside the well-stocked kitchen and whip up a tasty, light snack for yourself. Spend some time wandering around the grotto and up the spiral staircase for some sun by the spa, or go shopping and take in the sights of the surrounding area. There are an infinite number of options - the selections are entirely up to you.

• Spaces for 70-150 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

At Virtue, we welcome you and your visitors with hospitality and care. Optional features include: - Up to 80 people can be seated for a dinner or business meeting. - Up to 150 people can attend a standing reception in the dining room and bar. - Only in our bar will there be a standing reception for up to 80 people. - Valet parking is available at the Hyatt, which is just steps away from our entrance, as well as a paid parking lot immediately south of our location, all of which are ADA accessible. - Please fill out the form on our website for all queries, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. Virtue is a Southern American restaurant in Chicago's Hyde Park area that leads with a culture of hospitality and generosity. We've worked hard to make a welcoming, honest, and considerate environment. We take pleasure in providing unpretentious service, on-time delivery, and, most importantly, fantastic value. At Virtue, we use traditional techniques to create both familiar and unexpected flavors. We look forward to seeing you soon. We didn't get here on our own or in our own time. We stand on the shoulders of both distant and recent ancestors. They are the ones who have given birth to who we are and who we will become. We would have no space to dream, explore, or pursue our dreams if it weren't for their hardships, commitment to freedom, and spirit of hope. We are humbled and grateful for their unwavering commitment to equality. We appreciate those who have pushed us in a way that both slows us down and strengthens us. Thank you to all of our past and current loving and passionate family, co-heirs of faith, extended family, friends, mentors, investors, creatives, contractors, suppliers, counselors, and colleagues. None of this would be possible without their commitment and faith.

• Spaces for 120-160 Guests

• Spaces for 70-175 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

The Smart Museum is a unique and economical venue for your special occasion, having been named to the Knot's list of 10 best museums for a wedding. The Smart's beautiful Ratner Reception Gallery and outdoor Elden Sculpture Garden, which feature large-scale art and sculptures, provide crisp, contemporary venues appropriate for a wide range of events, including wedding receptions, smaller meetings, and corporate entertaining. You and your guests will have the option to tour the Museum's galleries privately during your event. On request, tours of our special exhibitions and permanent collection can be arranged. Under the guidance of Vinci/Hamp Architects, the Museum's interior was reorganized and restored in 1999, and now has a wide, light-filled greeting hall as well as a succession of smaller galleries. Availability After hours, on weekday and weekend evenings, the Smart Museum's reception gallery and sculpture garden are available for hire. We encourage making bookings well in advance to ensure that you can enjoy your special event at the Smart. Inquire about renting our sculpture garden for larger events. Email Sarah Polachek or call 773.702.5785 for additional information about event options, cost, and availability. The Smart has been guided by an educational mission centered on teaching and research, as well as a dedication to making the arts accessible to the University community and the general public through its collection and special exhibitions, since its inception. The Smart is still an experimental institution dedicated to great ideas now, as it was in the past. Our 40th anniversary was a stimulus for us to reflect on and redefine the Smart's basic processes in 2014–2015, with a special focus on teaching, interpretation, and interaction.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

Located in the historic Hyde Park area of Chicago, the Dusable Museum of African American History not only unites art, history, and culture under one roof, but also offers a beautiful backdrop for weddings. Originally founded in the 1960’s, this venue boasts numerous spaces that are brimming with luxurious detail and history. Say your “I do’s” in the Illinois Black Legislator’s Auditorium, a magnificent theater-like space complete with designer lighting. Host a cocktail style reception or chic pre-function hour in one of the museum’s many galleries, each showcasing clean architecture, as well as significant artworks and artifacts of African American history. Utilize on of the museum auditoriums, featuring gallery-style lighting and expansive floorplans, for a more tradition sit-down dinner reception. As your celebration rages on, guests can explore everything that the museum has to offer, including finely curated exhibits about the march on Birmingham, Rosa Parks, segregation, Obama’s presidency, and much more.

• Spaces for 90-100 Guests

North Pond is one of the city's most unique locations for private social and business functions. With floor-to-ceiling glass doors, our front area is the ideal place to start your evening. Your guests can gaze out the windows over the pond and Chicago's skyline while enjoying a cocktail and hors d'ouevres. During the summer, the doors can be opened to allow your guests to enjoy the warmth of the season while staying in comfort. The finest seasonal ingredients are used in our event menus. We're excited to collaborate with you on the menu, customizing the meals to your visitors' preferences. We will gladly assist you in making your wine decision. Our wine list follows the same idea as our meal, with many tiny wineries producing excellent wines. We are confident that you will be pleased that you chose North Pond as your destination, whether you are celebrating your marriage with a seated dinner or honoring your employees for their hard work with a cocktail reception.

• Spaces for 8-200 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 6 Total Spaces

The Quadrangle Club, located in the heart of the University of Chicago campus, is a historic membership club for University of Chicago faculty, employees, and community members. Throughout the years, the club has held spectacular weddings, private member celebrations, and intellectual University gatherings in a variety of authentic venues. Members can enjoy special gourmet dining and catering services in addition to traditional guest room amenities. The Quadrangle Club is a great site to hold events on the University of Chicago campus and in the Hyde Park neighborhood. Meetings, conferences, banquets, weddings, retirement parties, graduations, and holiday celebrations can all be held at this historic facility from the 1920s. The Club can accommodate parties of all sizes with its six event areas. Event rooms can be joined to offer a variety of set-up possibilities that are tailored to your specific needs. With connections to the Solarium and Private Dining room, the Main Dining room is excellent for big banquets and receptions, with seating for up to 190 people. The Club's second largest space, with a built-in bar, comfortable fireplace seating, and classic red-brick walls. This space is ideal for receptions and can be paired with other rooms to increase attendance. Smaller spaces: - Banquets, parties, meetings, and lectures can all be held in the Library's private space. - The Solarium, with its floor-to-ceiling windows, is great for small banquets and gatherings. - The Private Dining Room, which can seat up to 16 people, is suitable for intimate meetings and private lunches. - The Founder's Room, as its name suggests, is a private, intimate location for small gatherings and dinners.

Established in 2019, Osito’s Tap is a “speakeasy” style bar focused on the art of craft spirts, craft beer & craft cocktails. Located in the heart of the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago, our community oriented bar brings a modern Latin flair to a classic Chicago vibe.

• Spaces for 100-150 Guests
• 3 Landmarks
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Total Spaces

Chicago's Burnham Park is approximately 600 acres in size and is located on the city's Lakefront just south of Grant Park. A south lakefront park designed by Chicago's famous architect and planner Daniel H. Burnham, published in his landmark work The Plan of Chicago in 1909 and featuring constructed islands and a linear boating harbor as well as beaches, meadows, and playfields, was named in his honor. Today, Burnham Park is home to the scenic Promontory Point, built by Alfred Caldwell, as well as a popular skate park on 31st Street, which are both located within the park. Additionally, the park has benches positioned on 12th Street, 31st Street, Oakwood and 57th Street, in addition to bird sanctuaries and stunning natural areas. In comparison to the other park features, the Margaret T. Burroughs Beach and Park is a more recent addition, stretching from 31st Street to 26th Street. In the mid-1890s, Chicago's legendary architect and planner Daniel H. Burnham began drawing plans for a spectacular park and boulevard that would link Jackson Park with the city's central business district and other neighborhoods. Jackson Park in Chicago had been converted from a sandy, wind-swept wasteland into the glittering White City by Daniel Burnham (1846-1912), who served as Chief of Construction for the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893. Following the exhibition, Burnham began to envision a Chicago that was more attractive, organized, and functional. Burnham's design, which included a south lakefront park with a series of man-made islands, a linear boating harbor, beaches, meadows, and play fields, was published in his groundbreaking 1909 Plan of Chicago, which was widely regarded as a watershed moment in Chicago's history. Burnham Park, which includes the naturalistic Promontory Point landscape designed by renowned landscape architect Alfred Caldwell, was completed and improved in the mid-1930s with government monies from the Works Progress Administration, thanks to the efforts of the newly formed Chicago Park District. Mayor Edward J. Kelly began exploring the possibility of establishing a permanent fair in Burnham Park in 1935. Burnham Park has begun to take shape in recent years, thanks to the efforts of Mayor Richard M. Daley, who envisioned a greener, more beautiful park. Sixty acres of asphalt were turned into a beautifully planted Museum Campus in the process. In addition, the former Meigs Field has been transformed into a 91-acre natural area park known as Northerly Island, where visitors may enjoy a paved all-purpose trail and other amenities. Birders can get glimpses of migrating birds throughout the fall and spring seasons, while anglers can find the perfect fishing place during the summer and winter seasons.

• Spaces for 100-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Come in for dinner and our team of professional board game teachers will help you pick the right game for your group and teach you how to play. Our menu features traditional and home-style Vietnamese and Spanish cuisine from executive chef Aaron McKay (Schwa, NoMi, LeLan) and Chef de Cuisine Evan Behmer (Mercat a la Planxa, North Pond).

• Spaces for 50-400 Guests
• 4 Museums
• 1 Outdoor
• 4 Total Spaces

As one of the largest botanical conservatories in the nation this is a lush hideaway to escape to- or celebrate in. 10 acres of outdoor gardens sit here just waiting for you to take advantage of this lush wonderland. The fast paced streets of Chicago as well as your responsibilities melt away here, in this lovely escape that transports you away from city life. Have your next event here and work with their events people to create a getaway celebration unlike any other. Transport your guests somewhere else and dine and dance among nature that wows! It's exactly what you were looking for- now all you have to do it add your vision. Your next event will be unforgettable at the Garfield Conservatory.

There is a large round bar in the center with a variety of nooks for lounging, dining or partying. There is also a semi-private dining room for large parties up to 20 guests. The space was designed by Erin Boone at Boone Interiors. The design melds old and new to create a space accrued in time. Nostalgia is expressed in the design details, articulating a transformative space honoring both Chicago tavern history and homestyle American Chinese cooking.