Top Uptown Holiday Party Venues

• Spaces for 26-170 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Stephanie Izard was born in the city of Chicago in the state of Illinois. She was born and raised in Stamford, Connecticut, and went on to the University of Michigan and Scottsdale Culinary Institute in Arizona before returning to Chicago in 2000 to pursue her culinary profession. She opened her first restaurant, Scylla, in Bucktown in 2004 after working under some of Chicago's best chefs (Jean-Georges Vongerichten at Vong; Sean McClain at Spring; Dale Levitski at La Tache). She had the opportunity to participate on Bravo's Top Chef a few years later, and she won as well as being selected fan favorite. Stephanie met her business partners, Rob and Kevin of BOKA Restaurant Group, and the idea for Girl & the Goat began to take shape. The restaurant debuted in Summer 2010 after great thought and consideration was given to the location in the West Loop. Just a few years later, Stephanie opened Little Goat Diner across the street, followed by Duck Duck Goat on Fulton Market in 2016. The James Beard Foundation nominated Girl & the Goat for best new restaurant in 2011, and Izard received the Beard award for Best Chef Great Lakes in 2013. In 2010, she was named one of Food & Wine Magazine's "Best New Chefs." Kevin Boehm and Rob Katz, James Beard award-winning restaurateurs, have become one of the country's most successful owner/operators after creating 20 profitable restaurants over two decades. They have not only constructed a thriving restaurant company, but a restaurant culture based on excellent chefs, imaginative hospitality, and stunning design.

• 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 20-275 Guests
• 5 Restaurants

Looking for a unique Chicago venue to host an event? Look no further than Kinzie Chophouse! When you choose Kinzie Chophouse, you will know that you will have access to the perfect space for a true Chicago-style dining experience! Kinzie Chophouse is perfect for every occasion! Let our knowledgeable team walk you through planning your perfect private dining event! Custom tailor your special night at Kinzie Chophouse to be a memorable experience! Kinzie Chophouse can customize any type of event, including: Corporate Events | Company Luncheons I Holiday Parties I Birthday Parties | Graduation Celebrations | Business Dinners | Cocktail Receptions | Bachelor Dinners | Wedding & Baby Showers | Rehearsal Dinners | Anniversary Gatherings I Retirement Dinners

• Spaces for 300-500 Guests

Chicago's favorite sports bar - celebrating our 30th anniversary this year! Timothy O'Toole's Pub boasts 70+ HD Flatscreens, 48 Beers on Tap and Award Winning Wings and Burgers plus a private party room that can host up to 100 guests.

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 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.

• Spaces for 14-250 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 1 Event Space

Sophistication, charm and sports history blend together in this historic landmark building in the heart of River North, creating one of Chicago’s most distinctive private dining experiences. Every event, from business and social gatherings to rehearsal dinners, held at Harry Caray’s is customized to meet each client’s individual needs. We are happy to help you enhance your events with uplighting, custom linens, flowers, A/V equipment, live entertainment and branded gift shop items.

• Spaces for 100-300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 1 space at this venue

Welcome to The Emily Hotel - a boutique hotel experience in the heart of Chicago’s Fulton Market inspired by the belief that art changes the way we look at the world. With comfortable, modernist rooms and design forward spaces featuring a curated collection of art from near and far, The Emily is a place for locals and visitors alike to collaborate, celebrate and feel inspired. We’re home to 8,000 sq ft of unique event space and a collection of culinary and experiential destinations including Fora, Sushi by Bou and Rooftop Cinema Club. Meet us at The Emily.

• 1 Restaurant

City Hall Chicago boasts 10,000-square-feet of flexible event space, with a separate grand entrance on Kinzie Street. The column-free hall, with its soaring 40-foot-high ceilings, 37-foot stone bar and industrial-elegant architectural detailing, is a striking venue for large-scale events, meetings and receptions. City Hall Chicago offers a fully equipped bridal suite and green room, which overlook the space from the second floor.

• Spaces for 80-160 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Vermilion, Chicago’s premier Indian-Latin fusion restaurant, offers a unique, sophisticated private dining space for personal and professional events. The restaurant offers several semi-private spaces for 10 to 350 guests and a range of prix-fixe options for formal dining, cocktail receptions or food stations. Located in the heart of River North, Vermilion’s melding draws heavily from the overlap of ingredients, herbs and spices across India, Spain and Latin America. In addition to its globally inspired menu and contemporary and urbane feel, Vermilion’s “herb & spice” cocktails and boutique global wine list make it the perfect destination for private events.

• 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 75-450 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Named “Chicago Hotspot” by US Weekly and “Best in the US” by Nightclub & Bar Magazine, The Underground has not only elevated Chicago nightlife by attracting a rotating guest list of Chicago notables, celebrities, and international DJs, but is also a perfect location for a wide range of events, including company holiday parties, product launches, networking events after McCormick Place trade shows, press events, and conferences for parties between 50-450 guests, reception-style — making it one of the largest and most unique corporate party venues in Chicago. Our venue offers two separate event spaces, The Lounge and The Club. The Club room accommodates up to 300 guests, reception-style. The Lounge accommodates up to 150 guests, reception-style. And, for large scale events, a full venue buyout can accommodate up to 450 guests, reception-style. Our high level of customer service, attention to detail, and delicious party catering allows your guests to feel like VIPs in a sophisticated Chicago venue with a modern vibe. Customized food and beverage packages, music, lighting and overall ambiance can be adjusted according to your specific event. We offer full-service event planning and production for all your event needs! Our event specialists assist with branding, decor, floral, special invitations, hired entertainers, transportation, and other special projects. For more information, please call 773-433-8038, email Events@TheUndergroundChicago.com, or visit our website at www.TheUndergroundChicago.com. Let's start planning your next great event!

• Spaces for 50-400 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 3 Event Spaces

Adalina Prime offers a design-forward steakhouse setting in Chicago’s Fulton Market for weddings, corporate gatherings, rehearsal dinners, milestone celebrations, cocktail receptions, and private events. The 10,500-square-foot indoor-outdoor restaurant features several distinctive spaces, including The Atrium for up to 80 seated or 120 standing guests, the Golden Room, Eden, Atrium Lounge, and Chef’s Prime, with full events accommodating up to 400 guests. Lush greenery, dramatic chandeliers, warm metallic details, and a soaring two-story wine cellar complement globally inspired steakhouse cuisine from Chef Soo Ahn. With flexible layouts and dedicated event service, Adalina Prime creates a striking backdrop for memorable Chicago gatherings.

• Spaces for 32-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Meeting Space

Momotaro, one of Boka Restaurant Group's most sought after locations, takes root in the vibrant Fulton Market District. Momotaro continues the philosophy of chef-driven concepts, focusing on tightly executed cuisine and highly personal service. Led by Executive Chef Gene Kato. Momotaro was recently named Restaurant of the Year in both Chicago Magazine and Chicago Social. The restaurant was designed by the world renowned AvroKO, also contains a subterranean Izakaya and an elegant second floor private space that overlooks the main dining room. Momotaro boasts several private dining spaces, including our Boardroom private dining room, Izakaya Lounge and Izakaya private dining room. What type of special event are you planning? When you choose Momotaro, our special events team can help make your celebration extra special. Work with Momotaro chefs and staff to customize your special event menu and decide on a vibe for your celebration. Your guests will be wowed when they walk in to celebrate your or your guest of honor.

• Spaces for 20-60 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

For an unforgettable and vibrant culinary experience, look no further than Frontera Grill, from celebrity chef Rick Bayless. Whether hosting an intimate dinner party or larger celebration, Frontera has a variety of spaces and packages to meet your every need.

• Spaces for 14-75 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

The Hoxton Chicago has arrived! A true gem in the Fulton Market neighborhood with breathtaking views. No stone was left unturned when this property was designed and the incredible team at The Hoxton Chicago will exceed your expectations. The Hoxton is also home to 3 BOKA Group restaurants: Cabra, Cira and Lazybird. This venue is the ideal place whether you are planning a large upscale event or hosting an intimate dinner. The private events team will work with you to select a perfect event space and customize a menu prepared by the BOKA Group culinary team.

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 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.