Top Uptown Engagement Party Venues

• Spaces for 40-100 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

Make your special event one to remember by hosting it at Riva Restaurant on Navy Pier. Whether your party is casual, or calls for a truly extravagant meal, Riva offers menu options that are perfect for any type of special event or celebration. All of Rive Navy Pier's menu items are prepared to order using only fresh, high-quality ingredients. The restaurant can accommodate groups of 15 to 100 people. Riva is a popular choice for both social and corporate events. From private corporate gatherings, benefits, and convention dinners to showers, birthdays, and anniversaries, your event at Riva will be unforgettable.

• 1 Restaurant

Cruz Blanca is a small-batch Chicago brewery passionately focused on ModMex lagers, sunny IPA’s and tropical wild-fermented sours. Inspired by the original Cruz Blanca Brewery that opened in Mexico City in the 1860’s. Plan the perfect fiesta with crowd-pleasing fare from award-winning chef Rick Bayless at Cruz Blanca. Cruz Blanca's catering and private event menus are filled with soul satisfying flavors from Mexico. You and your guests can make your own tacos with Cruz Blanca's house-made corn tortillas, and choose from an array of toppings. Include their freshly–made guacamole, amazing sides, and stellar house-beers for a fun fiesta spread.

• Spaces for 36 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Fire and ice have never played so well together. Leña Brava — ”ferocious wood” — takes its inspiration from the multicultural seaside elements of Baja California Norte, the region’s celebration of live-fire cooking and the area’s world-class wines. You and your guests will indulge in exquisite cuisine and crafted cocktails at your private event. Leña Brava's private dining room seats up to 36 for an intimate affair. Whether it be a milestone birthday or a corporate gathering, Leña Brava is the perfect spot for your next special occasion. The Leña Brava raw bar tempts with spicy aguachiles and unique ceviches while the kitchen satisfies with everything cooked on an open hearth and wood-burning oven. With one of the country’s best selections of mezcal and wines from the much-heralded Valle de Guadalupe, Leña Brava evokes the unique flavors of one of Mexico’s most vibrant regions. Leña Brava's seafood is sourced from sustainable fisheries and environmentally responsible aquaculture enterprises, and their tortillas are handmade from heirloom corn grown in Oaxaca, Mexico.

• Spaces for 62-250 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Total Spaces

Designed for lively celebrations along the lakefront, this distinctive venue pairs island-inspired style with some of Chicago’s most recognizable views. Groups can gather across the Main Dining Room, window-lined Fins Porch, and seasonal outdoor patio for everything from networking receptions to weddings and private parties. Margaritaville Chicago offers flexible entertaining spaces, dedicated bar areas, and an energetic atmosphere in the heart of Navy Pier.

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Evoke is a spectacular lounge and event space located in Chicago’s booming West Loop. With no detail left behind, Evoke offers everything you need for the perfect event. Evoke is ideal for for corporate off-sites, creative and collaborative workshops, sales meetings and client presentations in a unique and transformative space. Evoke is a unique and transformative space of 6,000 square feet with capabilities to create and execute events for groups of 10 – 300ppl. World class A/V equipment, nightclub quality sound system, f ully programmable light stystem, presentation equipment including LCD screens avalible. Fully furnished turn key event venue with tables and chairs, lush lounge areas and a 30ft hand milled bar Custom food and beverage packages fully liquor licensed & insured Services ranging from corporate meeting catering to fine dining plated meals

• Spaces for 45-412 Guests
• 3 Bars
• 1 Rooftop
• 5 Total Spaces

Experience the ideal hub for professionals eager to elevate their meetings and collaborations. At 1 East Wacker, one of Chicago's tallest downtown skyscrapers, 1 Events is just steps away from the Chicago Riverwalk and Millennium Park, right in the heart of Chicago. Our state-of-the-art conference rooms and stunning event hall feature cutting-edge technology, modern interiors, and customizable layouts to improve your productivity, spark creativity, foster innovation, and allow you to celebrate in style.

The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) offers the city’s hottest new rental spaces for your next meeting, cocktail hour or special event. Centrally located at 111 E. Wacker Dr., the Chicago Architecture Center is truly in the heart of downtown, near the bustling intersection of Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive. There are three spaces available to rent at the CAC, seven days a week. For more information, contact Anna Ploegman at aploegman@architecture.org or call 312.561.2100, extension 1015.

Three floors. Five Rooms. Any type of party. Our private or semi-private spaces are where birthdays turn into long, loud dinners. A place to eat like a King (because we have one of those) and drink like you’ve got nowhere to be in the morning. A space to pour another glass, cut into a gigantic porterhouse, and celebrate something or nothing at all. And we’ve got five of them. From 16-seat private dining rooms to whopping 500 guest events we have versatile spaces to make your next event memorable. Think dry-aged steaks, incredible food, world-renowned drinks, friendly service, and a come-as-you-are mentality. Quiet celebrations or a big, boisterous bash; anything goes.

• Spaces for 12-100 Guests
• 5 Restaurants

avec, a Mediterranean and Midwestern influenced shared plates restaurant, opened in October 2003 out of a partnership between Executive Chef Paul Kahan, restaurateur Donnie Madia and wine steward Eduard Seitan. Chef Perry Hendrix's rustic menu, featuring Midwest ingredients from valued local purveyors, takes its cue from the sun-drenched wine regions of Southwestern Europe. Beyond reflecting the aromas, flavors and colors of the Mediterranean in its cuisine, avec's extensive wine list focuses on the region's boutique vineyards. avec's second floor private event space draws from the warm, intimate design of the main dining room, and evokes the feeling of a rustic mediterranean wine cave. With an open kitchen and private bar, the second floor can host private events for up to 40 seated guests or up to 60 guests for a standing reception. For smaller groups, the space can be divided into a small, private room for with seating for 12 guests, and a semi-private space with seating for up to 20 guests.

• Spaces for 25-550 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

AceBounce is an immense subterranean playground with an electric atmosphere surpassing any other Chicago venue. Parties & ping pong collide around 16 tables, walled in stunning design, with Games Gurus at hand to organize and entertain your guests with hilarious, innovative games. Unlike most activity based venues, AceBounce delivers a completely uncompromised food & beverage offering, with acclaimed menus from celebrated chef, Rick Gresh and award winning mixologist, Peter Vestinos – all coming together to create an unprecedented party experience.

• Spaces for 3,160-4,600 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

The grand scope of function space at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk is the perfect backdrop for small executive meetings to intimate social gathering to large conventions. The range of expertise, customizable meeting space, and team of dedicated professionals at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk make any event a snap. Located in the heart of the Windy City, along the beautiful Chicago River and just steps to the Magnificent Mile, the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk is located in an area all of your special event guests will love. When you choose the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, you and your guests can enjoy shopping in the acclaimed Gold Coast neighborhood, all of the best restaurants in the city, and so much more. The Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk is known for exceeding expectations. You and your guests will enjoy attentive, personalized service, beautiful settings, and superb banquets and catering in the city's best location. Let the highly regarded professionals at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk turn your occasion into a memorable event. Work with the staff to plan and execute every last detail of your wedding, corporate gathering, fundraiser, gala, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, or other type of large-scale celebration. All of the meeting spaces, ballrooms, and event spaces at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk will wow you and your guests during your celebration.

• Spaces for 28-40 Guests
• 1 Meeting Space

From show-stopping social events to stylish downtown business meetings and memorable seminars, Kimpton Burnham Hotel provides the personalized attention you want. Our Chicago event venues has a private meeting and event space ideally tailored to your business meeting, company retreat, family reunion... really, any reason to party or put business heads together.

• Spaces for 3,553 Guests

The landmark Chicago Theatre is likely the city’s most iconic venue, and its famous C-H-I-C-A-G-O marquee lights up State Street every evening. Located in Chicago’s Loop, The Chicago Theatre hosts everything from concerts and comedians to film premiers and special events. Its convenient downtown location is close to hotels, restaurants and parking. Auditorium and lobbies are available to rent for special events, and the venue also has a private 250-seat downstairs theatre. The Chicago Theatre can easily accommodate, fashion and television shows, up-fronts, benefits, concerts, plays, award ceremonies, corporate meetings, dinners on stage, receptions, graduations and weddings. Additionally, the venue offers the “Chicago Theatre Marquee Tour” weekly, which takes guests on a history-filled journey from the inception of this majestic venue in 1921 all the way to its present day incarnation as a premiere entertainment venue.

• Spaces for 36-43 Guests
• 1 Event Space

A unique culinary combination of a hands-on cooking experience and a dinner party, Bespoke Cuisine's Cooking Parties are a big hit with epicureans and beginners. Chefs from the Bespoke team lead groups through preparing a multi-course meal. After the cooking is finished, participants retreat to the loft-like dining room and enjoy being served the meal they created.. Cooking parties are held at Bespoke Cuisine's location on Restaurant Row where clients have the opportunity to learn in a working commercial kitchen then dine in the lofted dining room to enjoy the meal they prepared. Many of our corporate clients love our Cooking Competition Parties, too! You can select from our "Iron Chef" or "Chopped" style competitions with as much - or as little - help from our chefs as you'd like. Please contact us for more information on these and other fun ways to bring your team together!

Located in the heart of the West Loop, the Fred Astaire West Loop studio is perfect for a party of fun and lively entertainment! If you want your event to be top of the line in elegance while boasting an exciting atmosphere of music and dancing, contact us!

A narrative-driven Chicago Italian Restaurant that tells a local prohibition-era story with a modern luxury twist

• 1 Restaurant

Partnering with Cornerstone Restaurant Group and Michael Jordan, Chef Bill Kim reimagines Asian barbecue, amplifying it into a creatively modern and delicious interactive dining experience. In his most ambitious and exciting culinary adventure yet, Chef Kim and his expert team at bellyQ use only the finest seasonal and locally sourced ingredients to dish up an imaginative menu that ignites with flavor as it satisfies your belly. From engagement parties to business parties to every moment worth celebrating, bellyQ offers the perfect setting for gatherings big or small. Amaze your guests with Chef Kim’s delicious twist on Asian barbecue for your next event. Contact us today and we’ll work with you to customize your event with flavor and energy from start to finish. Our Chef's Quarters will make any night special. The Chef’s Quarters offers a lounge atmosphere with comfortable lounge chairs, just right for cocktails before dinner and karaoke after...bellyQ redefines Asian barbeque that ignites with flavor as it satisfies your belly. Grab the reins and show off your grilling skills. Featuring a three-course, $60 per person Grill Feast menu created by Chef Kim, our one-of-a-kind grill tables make for a truly interactive and exciting night for up to 4 guests. Don’t be shy; everyone has what it takes to be a grill master. Our servers will prep you with helpful cooking tips and have you effortlessly grilling up perfection like the Chef himself. Bigger Party? For parties of 5-10 guests, reserve our private Chef’s Table. Grill up our latest Grill Feast menu just how you like it while you and your party enjoy a unique view that overlooks Chef Kim’s team at work in the bellyQ kitchen.

• Spaces for 44-500 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space

Soft baked pretzels, gourmet sausage and unique bacon dishes are the specialty at our 14,000 sq ft location. Located on Randolph Street in Chicago's trendy West Loop neighborhood, Kaiser Tiger can host your next event. Whether you need a casual, fun outing or a more formal affair Kaiser Tiger has the event space to impress your guests. Our year-round beer garden plays host to bocce & bags in the summer and transforms to curling in the winter. Not to mention the Skyline Room which offers beautiful views of downtown Chicago and can play host to your next meeting or event!

• Spaces for 75 Guests

Broken English has locations in three of Chicagos 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.

• Spaces for 100-500 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms

Whether you're joining us in the Windy City for work or for fun, the recently renovated Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel is ready to help you create lasting memories. Located steps from the Theater District, our award-winning hotel will captivate you from the moment you arrive until the day you say your goodbyes, with thoughtful amenities and world-class service. Step into our intuitively designed lobby, which features a VIP R Lounge, Artist Studio, Coffee Bar and Library. Unwind in your spacious room or suite and enjoy deluxe bedding and superb downtown Chicago views. Take a refreshing dip in the indoor pool or get your workout in at our Fitness Center. Our dining options include a hip rooftop bar with great views, as well as American cuisine and terrific cocktails. Host an event in one of our elegant venues, including the Chicago Ballroom, or walk outside of the hotel and explore the Theater District and other notable downtown attractions. We look forward to welcoming you to Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel.