Top Chicago Gala Venues

• Spaces for 10-80 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

Chicago q is not an ordinary barbecue joint. Opening in 2010, the Chefs have created a barbecue experience like none other by using the highest quality meats seasoned with house-made rubs while served in a Savannah-style dining room, imbued with Southern charm and comfort. Chicago q serves award-winning competition fare alongside regional favorites from the Carolinas, Texas, Missouri and Tennessee, which pair perfectly with the best selection of rare and exclusive bourbons in Chicago. Whether in the neighborhood or traveling to the city, a group of two or 50, Chicago q is the ideal space for any gathering or occasion

• Spaces for 125 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Fulton Street Collective is an art gallery, music venue and event space. The venue also hosts a wide variety of events including art openings and classes, music showcases, dance performances and movie premiers as well as weddings, corporate events, lectures and assorted private events. Fulton Street Collective event space is fully customizable to fit your specific needs with 35-foot ceilings, hardwood floors and exposed brick. A state-of-the-art hanging system allows any event to maneuver any time of visual pieces for a unique showing. Complete with movable walls, the Fulton Street Collective Gallery can cater to any event. With 2,000 square feet to work with Fulton Street Collective can easily accommodate events up to 125 people. The venue is located right next to Chicago’s premier event rental company, where you can peruse over 2000 party rental products.

• Spaces for 225 Guests

The J. Parker has the most breathtaking panoramas of Lake Michigan and the cityscape of Chicago thanks to its enviable location atop the Hotel Lincoln. The atrium has a total of 140 seats outside and 55 chairs inside, all of which provide unimpeded views of the surrounding area. The J. Parker is an ideal location for hosting private events as well as enjoying a night out on the town. The J. Parker provides guests with a genuinely one-of-a-kind experience in the Windy City by providing unobstructed views of Lake Michigan, downtown Chicago, and the Lincoln Park Zoo. All through the year, huge party reservations, buyouts of the outside space, and buyouts of the entire J. Parker are all available (both daytime and evening). The outdoor patio at The J. Parker features a fully retractable glass roof that may be utilized in the event of severe weather as well as throughout the winter months to keep guests dry and toasty.

• Spaces for 100-150 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Magnificent! One word describes every sensation you will feel upon entering our restaurant. Experience magnificent dining in our choice location directly across from Wrigley Field. Located in historic Wrigleyville, Vines on Clark serves up a range of tasty foods from the simple to the divine. Join us out on the patio this season!

At the Abbington, we believe in making your dreams come true. That is why we go out of our way to make sure your special occasion is magnificent. Take one look at our impressive architecture and stunning surroundings and you will see why we have been named “The Jewel of the Western Suburbs.” Add that to our finely appointed ballrooms, superior service and world-class cuisine, and you will find yourself in a celebration that is sure to be the portrait of perfection!

• Spaces for 12-450 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

Located in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast, Tavern on Rush is an iconic dining destination known for its vibrant atmosphere, timeless elegance, and elevated American cuisine. Following its highly anticipated reopening on Rush Street, Tavern on Rush blends classic Chicago energy with a fresh, modern design featuring a stunning indoor dining room, lively bar scene, and one of the city’s most coveted outdoor patios. Perfect for everything from intimate celebrations to large-scale events, Tavern on Rush offers a versatile setting for rehearsal dinners, corporate gatherings, birthday parties, wedding weekends, cocktail receptions, and social soirées. Guests can enjoy prime steaks, fresh seafood, handcrafted cocktails, and an energetic dining experience that seamlessly transitions from day to night. The restaurant’s stylish atmosphere, impeccable hospitality, and prime Gold Coast location make it a sought-after venue for unforgettable events in Chicago. Whether hosting a seated dinner, chic brunch, or lively cocktail party, Tavern on Rush delivers a polished yet approachable experience that captures the spirit of the city.

The unique size and ideal location of the Skokie Banquet and Conference Center means it has the flexibility to accommodate intimate groups of 10 to larger gatherings of 1200+ plus attendees in the quaint Chicago North Shore neighborhood of Skokie. In addition to the North Shore Ballroom, a premier wedding venue our large Chicago area venue also has an indoor Atrium, complete with skylights, which can be transformed into cocktail party space, a guest receiving area or kids' party place.

• Spaces for 16-120 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

The word Acanto is the Italian translation of Acanthus, the flowery leaf featured prominently in Roman architecture. Famed architect Louis Sullivan used Acanthus in his distinctive terracotta ornamentation found on the facade of our historically landmarked building at 18 South Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Steps from Millennium Park and along Chicago’s Cultural Mile, Acanto is the destination for those who appreciate Italian food, wine and an approachable, inviting dining experience. Inviting decor, proximity to world class destinations along Chicago's Cultural Mile, and outstanding food and libations make Acanto the ideal location for special group gatherings. Our dining room may be reserved for parties of 65 to 100 guests. And, our patio on Michigan Avenue is perfect for pre-dinner cocktails and mingling.

• Spaces for 15-250 Guests
• 7 Restaurants

From corporate dinners to bachelorette parties to private whiskey tastings, Bub City offers a wide variety of entertainment and amenities for groups large and small. In addition to in-restaurant event capabilities, Bub City also provides off-site catering and rents out “The Rig,” a mobile barbecue trailer that brings the barbecue experience right to guests’ doors.

Gorgeous 2500 sq. foot ultra modern & clean space. Full bar, clean his & her washrooms, walk in cooler and dishwasher. Corner location with floor to ceiling windows providing loads of natural light. Located at 1700 W. Division Street in the heart of Wicker Park night life and restaurant row. PRICING January - March, 2019 Friday - $250 per hour, 5 hour minimum Saturday - $250 per hour, 5 hour minimum Sunday - $250 per hour, 5 hour minimum Monday - $175 per hour, 3 hour minimum Tuesday - $175 per hour, 3 hour minimum Wednesday- $175 per hour, 3 hour minimum Thursday - $175 per hour, 5 hour minimum April - November 2019 Friday - $2,500 6:00 am - 4:00pm $3,500 5:00pm - 12:00am Saturday - $3.000 6:00 am - 4:00pm $4,000 5:00pm-12:00am Sunday - $2250 6:00am-4:00pm $3,000 5:00pm-12:00am Monday - $200 per hour, 3 hours minimum Tuesday - $200 per hour, 3 hour minimum Wednesday- $200 per hour, 3 hour minimum Thursday - $2,500, 12 hours December 2019 Friday - $3,500, 8 hours Saturday - $4000, 8 hours Sunday - $3,000, 8 hours Monday - $200 per hour, 3 hours minimum Tuesday - $200 per hour, 3 hour minimum Wednesday- $200 per hour, 3 hour minimum Thursday - $3,000, 8 hours New Years Eve - $7,000 Reservations are confirmed ONLY with signed agreement and payment. We reserve the right to adjust pricing based on demand. Garbage bags, cans, dumpster, toilet paper and cleaning supplies are provided. Guests are required to return the space as provided, broom swept and garbage placed in our alley dumpster. Large volumes of garbage may require additional charges. NO GLITTER of any kind allowed. No tape of any kind, only “teacher/poster putty” allowed.100 person maximum. Additional charges: $200 cleaning $150 garbage 10.25% tax $500 damage deposit $500 fine for smoking Last Minute Deals. Discount rates are available when The Paulina remains unrented 7 days prior to actual event date. Owners also operate a 9 room Inn & Spa across the street to accommodate all your guests needs. Rates are negotiable, stop by for a tour.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

Host your next event where classic games meet cocktails. Once the original billiards room, Game Room now transforms into a lively playground complete with craft cocktails, local brews, and playful bites. From billiards and shuffleboard to skeeball, pop-a-shot, chess, and checkers, it’s the perfect setting for semi-private events that don’t take themselves too seriously.

• Spaces for 10-80 Guests
• 6 Restaurants
• 6 Event Spaces
• 6 Meeting Spaces

Rising above Chicago’s Gold Coast, Arla brings a fresh perspective to private dining and celebrations with striking interiors, open-air terraces, and sweeping city views. The restaurant draws culinary inspiration from the Mediterranean and Japan, pairing coastal flavors and sushi with dishes prepared over the hearth and an inventive cocktail program. Intimate dinners, corporate gatherings, rehearsal dinners, cocktail parties, and milestone occasions can unfold across its indoor and outdoor areas, each with its own distinctive atmosphere. Thoughtful design, expressive cuisine, and an elevated vantage point come together to make Arla a memorable destination for events in Chicago.

• Spaces for 50-130 Guests

Punch House, located just beneath Dusek’s Tavern, invites you to circle around a bowl of punch and lose track of time. Punch, borrowed from the Hindi word ‘Panch’ (meaning five) refers to strong, weak, bitter, sour, and sweet -- the five flavors in every batch of punch. Featuring seasonal, rotating punches on tap, wood-paneled walls, and a mesmerizing fish tank, the space invites you to kick-back or dance the night away…whichever you prefer. Features: DJ Booth | Dimmable lights | Customizable music | Booths, barstool & lounge style seating options | Customizable letter boards

Great Big Game Show, brought to you by The Escape Game, is an immersive game show experience. Two teams come on stage to face off in a battle for points and glory. Questions? Contact us at Hello@GreatBigGameShow.com!

• Spaces for 664-1,000 Guests

Punch Bowl Social's scratch kitchen, creative drinks, and immersive gaming like karaoke, bowling, and a retro arcade make us the place to go for the best food and entertainment. Party planners, your ideal event is just around the corner. We have bowling, ping pong, billiards, arcade, dartsee, fantastic meals, and artisan drinks all housed in a 30,000-square-foot glammed out, jazzed up, dirty modern grown-up playground that will thrill your guests and keep the party rockin in the Fulton Market District. It's time for some genuine, unscripted hilarity. It's time for some foodertainment that goes above and beyond. We're all about having fun and interacting with other people, whether we're on our feet or on our knees. Brunch and power ballads, happy hour, late night, private parties, and everything in between are all on the menu. Punch Bowl Social is a location where rock stars are treated like guests and guests are treated like rock stars. Regardless of color, class, creed, gender, orientation, or karaoke ability, all fun hunters and foodies are welcome and invited. Our goal is to promote human connection by emulating the Victorian-era habit of gathering around a punch bowl. It's true real world fun and exploration on a whole new level, with our dirty modern design, handmade beverages, scratch-kitchen food, and unlimited entertainment alternatives. It's time for some serious eating, entertaining, and out-of-this-world fun. We have legendary punches, specialty beverages (with and without alcohol), food fit for foodies, and countless gaming alternatives at Punch Bowl Social. And we're giving it to you in a stunning, design-forward environment that will entice you to stay and play indefinitely.