Top Evanston Holiday Party Venues

• Spaces for 12-200 Guests
• 3 Museums
• 3 Landmarks

21c Museum Chicago offers unique spaces for memorable events, from weddings to corporate meetings and special events. Leave the boring reception hall behind… Didn’t mom always encourage you to try new things? 21c Museum Chicago is perfectly situated in the heart of River North shopping and dining. Find a new kind of experience with our multi-venue museum and hotel featuring 106 suites. 21c Museum Chicago features over 10,000 square feet of art-filled exhibition and event spaces perfect to host your contemporary gathering. Celebrate in an environment that simultaneously reflects global contemporary culture and Chicago’s personality and perspectives. Our event venue spaces are perfect for: Seminars & Conferences Board meetings Company off site retreats Private dining events Holiday parties Family reunions & celebrations Weddings & receptions Baby showers

• Spaces for 30-150 Guests

The Penthouse at Fioretta is Fulton Market’s newest rooftop space. Floor to ceiling windows offer panoramic views of the Chicago skyline. Modern lounge furniture, an expansive marble bar, and contemporary art pieces create an elegant atmosphere for corporate and social events alike. Accordion style doors open to create a stunning indoor-outdoor space. A separate hidden entrance and a sprawling outdoor terrace makes this the quintessential spot for private parties to corporate events.

• Spaces for 24-500 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 4 Event Spaces

Mastro`s Steakhouse, in the heart of River North, combines atmosphere, comfort, and elegance for the perfect setting for your next corporate, social or charitable event. Mastro`s courteous and professional staff can provide an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. Mastro's features prime steaks, fresh seafood and live music nightly. Our house made sushi created by Angel Carbajal from Cabo San Lucas is the perfect addition to any meal.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

• Spaces for 8-2,200 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 5 Hotels
• 10 Total Spaces

Conveniently located in the heart of Chicago on the Magnificent Mile, the Chicago Marriott Downtown offers style and sophistication in newly redesigned guestrooms and event space setting the stage for a day you will never forget. Let the Chicago Marriott Downtown welcome your friends and family as they celebrate this joyous occasion with you. Experience true innovation in every bite you take thoughtfully prepared by our creative and inspired culinary team. Rest alongside lake and skyline views from the floor-to-ceiling windows in your spacious suite. Celebrate under the stars with the Hancock Building as your backdrop on our beautiful outdoor terrace. Dance the night away under brand-new sparkling glass chandeliers in our recently updated ballrooms.

The Fulton West is Chicago's newest loft-style venue featuring a blank space to let your event dreams run wild! The newly renovated 3,500 square foot space is perfect for groups of 10-70 and accessible from the ground floor. The space is complete with 2 restrooms and a small outdoor patio to enjoy the Chicago weather. The Fulton West is now available for micro-weddings, birthday parties, baby showers, bachelor/bachelorette outings, photoshoots, meetings, art installations, bar & bat mitzvahs, and more!

• Spaces for 20-275 Guests
• 7 Restaurants

Only greatness is served up for your special occasion. Anniversaries. Business Dinners. Bachelor Parties. Birthdays. When you’re ready for a private dining experience that’s a cut above, we’re ready to deliver a truly remarkable night. When it comes to private dining, we deliver an experience that lives up to the prestige of a legend. Choose from our customizable menu and beverage packages. You can plan your event in Michael Jordan’s favorite private dining room, on our main floor or in a more informal setting that includes an interactive wine tasting. It’s your party. You call the shots.

• Spaces for 250-500 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Located in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood, Walden’s 19,000-square-foot space has been designed with the ultimate event in mind. Light, bright and airy, the modern two-story interior provides a gorgeous blank slate to create the customized event of your dreams. Whether you’re planning a seated dinner for 300 that begins with a cocktail hour at the bar followed by dancing later in the evening or a cocktail reception for 500, Walden provides the perfect setting. The Walden Experience: Our honest and inclusive process promotes design-driven rather than budget-constrained events. Seamless planning and creative production reduce costs and promote collaboration, allowing you to focus on what is most important to you. We accomplish this through full-service event planning, chef-driven cuisine, a modern beverage program, rentals, staffing and other exceptional amenities under one beautiful, environmentally friendly West Town roof. We treat your event like a mosaic, pulling together all the different pieces with the common theme to create a full, unforgettable picture.

• Spaces for 16-400 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 2 Bars
• 3 Total Spaces

La Grande Boucherie brings the Parisian dining concept to Chicago’s River North neighborhood. The 10,120 square foot restaurant offers authentic French cuisine in a remarkable Art Nouveau interior. The two-story, 381- seat restaurant features 25-foot-tall stained-glass windows overlooking the bustling streets of Chicago, curved ceilings, custom mosaic floors, and a 100-year-old glass mural from Paris that survived the German bombardment in WWII. The magnum opus of the design is an 82-foot-long racetrack pewter bar imported from France and constructed with traditional legacy metalworking techniques reminiscent of old-world bars. La Grande Boucherie is a testament to the fusion of art and history, a space where historical legacy is seamlessly integrated into modern dining, making every visit not just a meal, but a journey into the century's old Paris establishment.

• Spaces for 36-360 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space

28 Mile Distilling offers a versatile, one-of­ a-kind event venue located centrally in High­wood, Illinois. Each of our rooms - The Soto Bar, Bourbon Lounge and the Rooftop - offer open loft-style space that can be custom­ized to accommodate a vast range of occa­sions for your next event. Our in-house mixologists' craft one-of-kind cocktails specifically blended with 28 Mile Distilling's award-winning Debonair Bourbon, Gin, Vodka, and Ventiocho Tequilla. The roaring 1920s meets modern at 28 Mile Distilling with its gas lamps, exposed brick and soaring ceilings. From Bar/Bat Mitz­vahs and weddings to corporate gatherings, photo shoots and fundraisers, 28 Mile Distill­ing transforms your event into an experience you and your guests will not soon forget.

• Spaces for 28-45 Guests

Matcha Cita is a woman owned Matcha cafe in Chicago known for tasty & colorful drinks. Our space, a colorful 1600 square foot café, is retro and geometric in design with tropical vibes. The photo-worthy space is bold and bright! Matcha Cita offers seating for 28 guests in plush light pink and matcha green booths.

Situated in West Town on the corner of Fulton and Wood, the Goose Island Taproom serves rotating, innovative beers made in Chicago, for Chicago. The Taproom opened back in 2015 to bring the beers brewed in the building right to the neighborhood. Along with classics like Honkers Ale and 312 Wheat Ale, our brewers put experimental beers on tap regularly.

• Spaces for 14-120 Guests
• 5 Restaurants
• 5 Event Spaces
• 5 Meeting Spaces

LÝRA brings the spirit of the Greek islands to Chicago’s Fulton Market with an inviting setting that blends rustic Mediterranean-inspired details with contemporary design. Centered around a wood and charcoal hearth, the restaurant pairs bold Greek flavors with warm, earth-toned interiors and an energetic atmosphere. Private dining spaces range from intimate rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows to a stylish lounge, central bar, and expansive main dining room, creating versatile settings for corporate gatherings, birthdays, cocktail receptions, and other celebrations.

• Spaces for 40-375 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Event Spaces

Located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. The Celeste building was originally built in 1888 by the firm Denkmar Adler & Louis Sullivan as a glass factory, the building still exudes the vintage glow that harkens back to the Hubbard neighborhood’s industrial roots. However, inside Celeste, there are four distinct levels –Whiskey Bar, Deco Supper Club, Disco, and the rooftop Garden – each interpreting a glamorous late 19th and early 20th century mood with subtly gorgeous nuances. These include a combination of tiled floors with monogrammed glass walls and iron detail and gold leaf ceilings with marble and Victorian furniture. Located at 111 W. Hubbard Street, CELESTE is open Wednesday through Friday from 5pm to 4am and Saturday from 5pm to 5am. For Table Reservations for up to 12 guests please visit us online where you can place your reservation or inquiry directly from our website at, www.celestedisco.com. A prior reservation is not required for entry. Our Roof Garden is seated on a first come, first served basis. For larger groups, please email us at events@celestedisco.com so that we can work with you to ensure that all of your wishes are fulfilled.

• Spaces for 20-90 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

We remember when we were kids at a restaurant…seeing the kitchen doors swing open and closed, wondering what magic was behind them. Whether in a diner or a fancy white-tablecloth restaurant, the kitchen and the chefs were the hidden heart of the restaurant. And so at Roister we’ve built our kitchens to be the restaurant. Our chefs are an integral part of service. Roister’s food is rooted in primal cooking techniques combined with modern technology when it produces better results. The results are a combination of understated platings and vibrant flavors. It is the perfect environment for celebrating with a party, small or large, for dinner, brunch, or cocktails and snacks. We have event packages to fit each of these occasions. Supper Clubs are a Midwestern tradition and our St. Clair Supper Club is named after chef Achatz's home town in Michigan. Just below Roister we've created a comfortable spot to enjoy first class Prime Rib, Sweet Brandy Old Fashioned’s, Spicy Shrimp Cocktails, and delicious dishes and daily specials. This is a meat & potatoes spot, so if you prefer veggies as a main dish please visit one of our other establishments. But if you love Prime Rib, you'll want to stop in. We can't wait to see you.

We believe great food is born from the best ingredients. The cooking process begins with many questions and informed decisions. Which farm? What are the farming practices? Which breed of animal? Where are the fish from and how were they caught and handled? Which variety of sea salt is best for each dish? What type of oil? Each dish should be healthy, appear simple and show respect for the ingredients. Regular menu items include oak smoked beef brisket, hickory smoked chicken, dry rub ribs done with apple and cherry wood & apple-hickory smoked pulled pork. Since no man can live on barbeque alone, we will also offer a daily menu featuring local products and world flavors. Soups, salads, fresh fish, and interesting takes on sashimi. We also have fantastic desserts for those of you with a sweet tooth. We LOVE hosting private events. Let us help you plan and host the perfect private or semi-private event to celebrate any occasion. 210 can accommodate groups of any size with an assortment of delicious homemade menu items, craft beers, interesting cocktails and a variety of entertainment options to delight your guests. We will make your next event easy, affordable and stress free!

• Spaces for 10-400 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 4 Bars
• 1 Event Space

Bandit is located in the West Loop - Fulton Market neighborhood of Chicago. The DineAmic Hospitality watering hole is a polished-casual restaurant and bar that combines the charm and character of a local neighborhood bar, with the sophistication and quality of an upscale, chef-driven restaurant. The design of the restaurant is a juxtaposition of rustic materials, vintage paraphernalia, and polished décor. It is lowbrow meets high style; glamour meets grit with warm ambient twinkle lights, combined with edgy neon bar signs creating an inviting feel to the restaurant. Nostalgic elements are harmoniously married to elevated attributes throughout the concept in both look and feel, as well as the food and drink presentation. Powered by Dine Amic Hospitality

• Spaces for 2-200 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces
• 1 Meeting Space

The IDEA Studio, located in the award-winning, Gensler-designed IIDA Headquarters, is a premier event and corporate meeting space located in the heart of downtown Chicago. With over 6,000 square feet of versatile accommodations for events, the IDEA Studio is the perfect venue for events for groups as small as two and up to 200 people. We are located just above street level on the historic Magnificent Mile at Michigan Avenue and Upper Wacker Drive in the heart of downtown Chicago. Book the IDEA Studio for your next corporate off-site, collaborative workshop, sales meeting, client presentation, cocktail reception, parties, or holiday event.

• Spaces for 18 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 3 Event Spaces

Whether for family and friends gatherings or business functions, sometimes the occasion calls for something a little more special. Indulge in a wide selection of culinary creations, spirits and beverages to accompany your private event at Travelle. Situated on the second floor of the luxurious Langham hotel in an iconic skyscraper designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe that once housed IBM regional headquarters, Travelle at The Langham is located along the Chicago River in the heart of downtown Chicago. A play on the word travel, Travelle at The Langham is a casually elegant restaurant, lounge and bar featuring Chef Jeff Vucko’s Seasonal American cuisine. Dishes feature ingredients sourced from around the country, utilizing Chef Vucko’s connection with some of the finest farms, ranches and orchards in the nation. Alongside a carefully curated 1600-bottle wine list, Travelle at The Langham boasts a beverage program that highlights skillfully-crafted classic cocktails. Influenced by the romance of the digital age, architect/designer David Rockwell of the Rockwell Group creates a modern environment that conveys history, sophistication and nostalgia into the 124-seat restaurant and 81-seat bar and lounge that overlook the Chicago skyline and river.

• Spaces for 45-450 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 3 Bars
• 3 Total Spaces

JoJo’s ShakeBAR is a next-generation restaurant and bar, and River North's go-to spot for hangouts, first dates, and family affairs. Grounded in nostalgia, JoJo’s ShakeBAR will leave kids in awe and transport adults back to simpler times with its 80s/90s-inspired details, like arcade game tables and a walk-up window for city goers on the run. JoJo's brings over-the-top Biggie Shakes, classic diner fare, cocktails, and decadent desserts to 23 W Hubbard St. Take a stroll from the Magnificent Mile to our outdoor patio, or swing by after a show at the Chicago Theatre or the House of Blues. Make unforgettable memories in our uniquely curated space, or take us to your own venue with our offsite catering menu! Street parking is available adjacent to the restaurant for additional fees.