Top West Loop Graduation Party Venues

• Spaces for 55-100 Guests

• Spaces for 40-75 Guests

In a quaint corner of the property, adjacent to Dusek's Tavern, Tack Room is the former carriage house where Mr. Dusek once kept his horses. Decorative equine details and an industrial feel make the Tack Room a playful and welcoming environment for intimate weddings, rehearsal dinners, holiday parties, and special celebrations. Large windows open to the outdoor patio in the warmer months and a well-loved piano compliments the space. Features include: Seasonally inspired food & beverage program | Dimmable lights | Customizable music | Piano | Indoor/Outdoor space

• 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.

• Spaces for 30-175 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 2 Event Spaces

The second floor private dining spaces at LUXBAR offer ideal settings for elegant events, small and large. Both rooms are adorned with stunning black marble accents, oak floors, zebra wood walls and warm cove lighting. The adjoining Bar & Fireplace rooms also boast glass doors leading to a quaint juliet balcony, providing guests with unforgettable views of Rush Street and Bellevue Place. LUXBAR serves classic, handcrafted cocktails to complement the kitchen’s all-American, feel-good food. The menu makes use of fresh, natural ingredients, thoughtfully sourced from local farmers, expertly prepared and professionally served.

• Spaces for 18-100 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor

La Storia Ristorante is a genuine Italian experience where guests will share in the rich culture of the Italian table. Allow La Storia Ristorante to revel in the art of cooking while you relish in the art of eating as we embrace the spirit of Italy by using the best local ingredients simply, seasonably, and sincerely.

• Spaces for 1 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

The first Earls Kitchen + Bar in Chicago, Earls Lincoln Park at Clybourn Corridor’s NEWCITY, offers a friendly, sophisticated setting to gather for lunch, dinner, after work or for a spirited night out. Enjoy globally inspired food, inventive drinks and excellent service. Earls Lincoln Park’s chefs prepare fresh, made-from-scratch dishes inspired by international cuisines and locally sourced ingredients with a nod to regional tastes including premium seafood, Marine Stewardship Council Certified Sustainable, and Creekstone Farms Certified Humane Black Angus beef. The beautifully designed, casually elegant environment offers a dining area with a relaxed culinary experience, side by side with a lively lounge and bar scene for the game. A 3-season patio with fire pits and custom seating welcomes you to enjoy a drink before a movie or dine out in finer weather. If you are walking down Clybourn have a peek into the world of a restaurant kitchen through windows open onto the street.

• 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

In September 2014 the 2 year restoration of Biggs Mansion was completed. With over $4 million dollars spent and absolutely no cost spared, real estate developer and current owner Fred Latsko converted the previously known IL Mulino restaurant into Chicago's finest cigcar show and private cigar lounge. Biggs Mansion also features an outdoor patio.

• Spaces for 20-150 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

Bold interior design, rich décor accents and innovative menus curated by Chef Bill Montagne come together to create a luxurious private dining experience. Guests overlook the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood, while enjoying Nico Osteria’s Italian fare in an intimate and inviting environment. The private dining space at Nico Osteria is composed of three private dining rooms that when combined can accommodate up to 80 guests for a seated dinner and 200 guests for a reception-style affair. Whether you are looking for an intimate business meeting or a celebratory cocktail reception, our private rooms are an ideal fit.

• Spaces for 100-900 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 5 Ballrooms

Since its grand opening on New Year's Eve 1920, The Drake Hotel has defined elegance and hospitality. Affording 535 thoughtfully-appointed guestrooms and 74 suites, including the Princess Diana Suite, which was graced by the Princess of Wales herself, the historic city-center hotel offers unparalleled accommodations and indulgent amenities. The Drake Hotel boasts a variety of historic dining establishments, including Coq D’Or, one of the first establishments in Chicago to serve alcohol after the repeal of Prohibition, and the Palm Court, where a traditional English Afternoon Tea is served daily, which Queen Elizabeth II enjoyed in 1958. Set in the prestigious Gold Coast neighborhood at the start of the Magnificent Mile, this iconic landmark features breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and is steps from the city's most exciting cultural and historic attractions. Synonymous with opulence and decadence, The Drake Hotel offers the ultimate Chicago experience in a distinguished setting. The Drake Hotel's Cape Cod restaurant is home to the famous wooden bar where newlyweds Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe hand-carved their initials. The Drake Hotel, a charter member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2014, dates back to 1920. n 1924, HRH the Prince of Wales initiated The Drake’s lasting tradition of serving as the Chicago home for the British royal family. Today, the property remains the quintessential Chicago residence of American Presidents and A-list celebrities. So, whether the plans include a large-scale event with a hundred guests, intimate nuptials with close friends and family, or something in between, a wedding or special event at The Drake is destined to endure for all time as an experience to remember.

• Spaces for 33-800 Guests
• 5 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor

Joe’s is a 20,000 square foot warehouse-style venue located near Lincoln Park in Chicago. Joe’s specializes in sports, live music and private parties. Joe’s features five party room, each offering its own unique environment.

• Spaces for 10-130 Guests
• 5 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor

The Perch Kitchen and Tap is a partnership between 4 STAR Restaurant Group and Finch Beer Co. - Wicker Park's newest full service restaurant + bar with an onsite brewery. Exclusive beers are always on tap, just waiting to be paired with something seasonal from the wood-fired grill. Here, we're always down to raise a glass: to great food, killer brews, and the best people on Earth. The Perch offers Private & Semi-private indoor and outdoor spaces for your next gathering, whether that is a Company Networking Event, Rehearsal Dinner, or Birthday Brunch! Our outdoor Courtyard is covered and heated for the winter months allowing great air flow while still enjoying your event comfortably in the colder Chicago months. ▪️ Plated, Family-Style, Buffet Service ▪️ Available for Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner 7 days a week ▪️ Dog-friendly Courtyard ▪️ Exclusive Finch Beers on tap

• Spaces for 30-450 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 13 Hotels
• 13 Ballrooms

Built in 1927, the 4-star Millennium Knickerbocker Chicago has a colorful history. Set the scene in the glamor of the Roaring ’20s with the beautiful decor and gorgeous details of the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago. Located just steps from downtown Chicago and the Magnificent Mile, the Millennium Knickerbocker Chicago will wow your friends, family, and guests. Whether you're planning a luxury wedding, large-scale conference, holiday party, or other celebration, the Millennium Knickerbocker Chicago can help make your event one to remember. Whatever the style and size of your event, the dramatic and historic private event spaces at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago offer a glamorous setting. And to guarantee a legendary time, the dedicated Catering and Conference Planning Managers at the Millennium Knickerbocker Chicago will work out all the details for you.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

From and intimate luncheon, to a full private buyout, SPACE 519 | The Lunchroom can produce a variety of events curated to your exact needs. The Lunchroom features a vegetable-forward, California-inspired menu centered on globally-influenced entrees including soups, salads, sandwiches, fish tacos, grain bowls and other lunch and brunch dishes. With a focus on locally-sourced ingredients, the menu features classic dishes with a twist. The Lunchroom’s design aesthetic reflects the same attention to details as the artfully-curated menu. The space is light and airy with windows and alcoves featuring potted plants and walls draped in sister parish wall covers. A custom scalloped green leather banquet and natural maple wood accents lend a layer of warmth throughout the room. After or during your event, guests are welcome to shop SPACE 519 which offers a curated assortment of hard-to-find items across a broad range of categories, including women’s apparel and accessories.

• Spaces for 25-50 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Elevate your next meeting or event and enjoy our intimate venue designed for an unforgettable experience. Brimming with natural light and elegance, our 672-square-foot DaVinci Room is ideal for corporate or social gatherings for up to 48 guests.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Pinstripes Chicago is an excellent location for any wedding, mitzvah, corporate event, or any other celebration for that matter. Pinstripes offers a beautiful venue as well as many activities for all guests to enjoy, such as bowling and bocce ball. Pinstripes also offers its own catering and menus, professional service, as well as tolerating outside catering as well. The Pinstripes Chicago ballroom can accommodate up to 220 seated guests, with private reception rooms as well as beautiful outdoor balcony’s. In addition to this, beautiful views of the Chicago skyline and a cozy outdoor fire pit provide the perfect backdrop for all photos and events.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

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 230-270 Guests

WHO WE ARE: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is a nationally ranked physical medicine and rehabilitation research hospital. Founded in 1954, the hospital specializes in rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions ranging from traumatic brain and spinal cord injury to stroke, amputation and cancer-related impairment. For the last 29 years, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab has remained the #1 rehabilitation hospital in America by U.S. News & World Report. The innovative spirit that has defined our nearly 70-year-old organization continues to guide us to be more creative, agile and ever strong. EVENTS & EXPERIENCES: The event spaces at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab provide a modern canvas that allows industry professionals and function organizers the flexibility to cultivate the space to their liking, or utilize the light-filled space as a turn-key alternative for corporate events that require flawless execution. We’re unlocking the power of a well-timed conversation. Come start yours.

• Spaces for 50-350 Guests
• 8 Event Spaces

An experiential pop-up bound only by the limits of your imagination. Inspired by a child’s innate ability to transform their reality into a fantasy world powered by nothing more than their own creativity, Imagination Station is equal parts funtastical playground and imagination jump starter! Come discover a world every kid (and kid-at-heart) wished truly existed. Enter an uncharted playground where you can ride with a polka-dotted elephant and spot cheeky, technicolor monkeys. Ignite a brilliant light show with just the beat of a drum. Ride a mythical unicorn blazing across a disco rainbow sky. See human connectivity come to life like an electric spirograph. Share secrets with your bestie via flower blossoms. Explore outer space with a surfing, taco loving dinosaur, and take a selfie inside a ferociously, friendly shark!