Top West Loop Gala Venues

DISCO is a chic, late-night club that offers guests a sexy and sophisticated room to dance the night away in, while drinking vintage champagne, craft cocktails and elevated bottle service. Conceptualized and designed by Bonhomme Hospitality Group (Celeste, Black Bull, Bordel, Fulton Market Kitchen), DISCO channels the glamour and globally-fueled character of the discotheques in 1970s New York City and Paris (Studio 54, the Loft, Paradise Garage, Chez Castel, Chez Régine). With a passion and focus for maintaining Chicago’s most authentic music programming, DISCO is a nightlife sanctuary with the essential wall-to-wall LED dance floor, custom retro wall coverings, fur sofas, ornate mirrored ceilings, tropical plants, and Lucite furnishings.

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 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 34-700 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 5 Bars
• 6 Total Spaces

Located in Chicago’s River North, Joy District combines a heightened dining experience with private enclosures, a roof top experience, and late night lounge. Whether it's a dinner with friends or a cocktail reception, Joy District’s dramatic elegance and lively atmosphere make it the ideal location for any gathering. The goal, simply put, is for everyone to enJOY. ROOFTOP The rooftop offers stunning views of Chicago's skyline. Vibrant pops of bold color, lavish patterned couches, and vibrant florals adorn the space, creating a lively and inviting atmosphere. With its art deco vibe, our rooftop is the perfect destination for summer evenings outside of the office, promising an unforgettable experience for all.Joy has unveiled several unique "Instagrammable" spaces on the rooftop. Guests can relax in lounge-style seating while sipping on summer speciality cocktail selections made with seasonal ingredients. CLUB/SECOND FLOOR PRIVATE EVENT SPACE The second floor showcases a state-of-the-art sound system, customizable lighting, a large drop screen, two expansive bars, luxurious velvet seating, and a spacious dance floor. This versatile space is ideal for hosting your next wedding reception or corporate holiday party, ensuring an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. Joy District can even add special touches like aerialist performances, live interacting paintings, and a special music performances. FIRST FLOOR MEZZANINE Discover a semi-private space at Joy District, offering a captivating view of our first-floor Parlay. This exclusive area boasts plush lounge seating and a dedicated private bar, ensuring an intimate and personalized experience. Fully customizable, this space can even accommodate a seated dinner for up to 25 of your closest friends, making it the perfect setting for any special occasion. PARLAY "Parlay at Joy" is an energetic, ultramodern sports parlor offering elevated bar fare in a lively atmosphere. Guests can indulge in ample booth seating, accompanied by multiple 100-inch LED TVs and a striking 200-inch projection screen. With its semi-private spaces and expansive garage doors, Parlay is the ideal destination for your next happy hour outing.

• 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 60-100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The Marq offers an ever-evolving, globally inspired menu of seasonal fare. We provide our guests a delicious, upscale, and easily approachable experience paired with our handcrafted cocktails, moderately craft focused beer list and dynamic wine list. Located in the heart of The Chicago Loop and steps away from CIBC Theatre, James M. Nederlander Theatre, Cadillac Palace Theatre, Goodman Theatre, The Chicago Theatre, Auditorium Theatre, The Art Institute of Chicago and of course Sears Tower (Willis Tower).

• 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 16-250 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

Three Dots and a Dash is the perfect place to celebrate all of life’s wins. our dedicated team can help you plan your victory celebration for all occasions. From big promotions to engagements & weddings to bachelor & bachelorette parties, we have a space to fit your event.

• Spaces for 40-100 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

Have your next special gathering at Pompei. Pompei is perfect for afternoon meetings, rehearsal dinners, bridal & baby showers and holiday office gatherings. Pompei features ”La Stanza di Pompei,” a private, full-service banquet room with available seating for up to 100 people. Additionally, the beautiful and private glass enclosed Café accommodates up to 40 guests. Looking for somewhere to dine alfresco? Come enjoy Pompei’s beautiful Jut’s garden, nestled on the east side of the restaurant. The retractable rooftop over this cozy space accommodates private groups for parties from 25 to 80 people. The soft music, beautiful landscape and fresh aromas will certainly take you back to another era.

• 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 50-65 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

il Porcellino offers private dining for a range of group sizes and occasions — from small, intimate gatherings to large corporate events. Our private dining spaces are dynamic and customizable and can be tailored to suit your needs. The Parties & Special Events team is available to help guests create their own personalized private dining experience, with close attention to every detail from menu selection and design to wine pairings and floral arrangements.

• Spaces for 45-120 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

The X Pot is an innovative dining concept created and established by Chubby Cattle. The X Pot offers a unique dining experience that bridges Asian and American cultures. Our goal is to offer a dining experience that awakens all your senses: sight, sound, scent, and taste. Our menu offers the most high-quality ingredients including imported seafood and purebred A5 Wagyu beef flown in daily from Japan. Enjoy the age-old tradition of hot pot with fresh delicious ingredients, where every dish is served to perfection. At the X Pot Chicago, we offer a stylish and memorable venue for your group. The X Pot can accommodate up to 250 guests inside the venue, as well as additional seating at our outdoor patio area. Our space allows for any style of affairs with a variety of drink selections, seafood, and quality wagyu options with both hotpot and non-hotpot packages available that can be tailored toward your preference depending on the size and nature of your party.

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

• Spaces for 18-120 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 5 Ballrooms

Discover downtown Chicago at Aloft Chicago Mag Mile hotel. Centrally located near the Magnificent Mile, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Navy Pier, the Riverfront, your windy city escape awaits at our modern hotel. Built on the former site of the city's Museum of Contemporary Art, Aloft Chicago Mag Mile embraces a bold new philosophy where we encourage you to color outside the lines and march to your own beat. With artfully designed hotel rooms and suites featuring minimalist décor, oversized TVs, free Wi-Fi and premium bath products, and meeting rooms featuring natural light and fully equipped audio visual, this LEED Certified hotel can facilitate everything you need. Take a Virtual Tour: https://visitingmedia.com/tt8/?ttid=aloft-chicago-mag-mile#/360?group=0&tour=0

Cater With Us! We’ll Bring the Southeast Asia Flavor to Your Party. Food is our forte. People are our passion. Looking for the best-quality catering in Chicago? Your search ends with us! We provide services for all occasions for your home, private venue, or corporate office. Our all-inclusive event catering services cover everything you need to host a perfect event. From an intimate lunch meeting to a company-wide dinner, our Catering Coordinators will help you plan the perfect meal. Sunda has been named the best sushi in the city of Chicago for 2019! “Apparently, our readers enjoy eating out as much as we do. Here are your 2019 Best of Dining winners. The people have spoken!… This longtime River North hotspot is known for its colorful and inventive Signature Sushi rolls.” Sund'a bar has also been named the Best Innovative Independent by Cheers Magazine! “Cultural crossovers in dishes, drinks, and pairings are at the core of Sunda New Asian, a high-end Asian fusion restaurant with locations in Nashville and Chicago. The concept takes its name from the Sunda Shelf, a now-submerged landmass that once connected several countries in Southeast Asia, including Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and China.”

• Spaces for 140-916 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms

See all the Windy City has to offer at The Westin Chicago River North located right on the Chicago River. With 30,000-square-feet of both simple and ornately designed indoor/outdoor venue space, any event hosted at at this hotel will be sure to dazzle any guest. Their dedicated staff is willing to help with all details of your event from decor to catering and everything in between. Perfect for large wedding receptions and intimate ceremonies or exciting birthday celebrations, The Westin Chicago River North is exactly what you are looking for.

• Spaces for 285-400 Guests

Prepare to be captivated by the versatility and elegance of BIÂN's 35,000 sq ft space, where every inch can be customized to meet the unique requirements of your private event. Whether you're hosting an intimate dinner party, wedding reception, corporate panel, hands-on pasta making experience, or even a concert, BIÂN effortlessly transforms to exceed your expectations. Our indoor and outdoor spaces serve as a canvas for your special occasion, and our team of experienced hospitality professionals will ensure every detail from the food to the overall ambiance will be expertly handled, leaving you free to enjoy a truly memorable experience. Welcome to BIÂN, where the stage is set for extraordinary events.

• 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.