Top Uptown Kids Birthday Venues

• Spaces for 18-300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Smoke Daddy is world-class BBQ in the heart of Wicker Park and now, the heart of Wrigleyville. We believe BBQ is a true homegrown American meal. Curated and smoked to be enjoyed together for lip-smacking, slow-cooked, savory goodness. Our Wrigleyville Locations offers options for Private and Semi-Private Spaces that are sure to be perfect for your cocktail party, BBQ Buffeg, or family gathering! ▪️ Buffet or Family-Style Service ▪️ Drink packages available including classic Smoke Daddy cocktails ▪️ Available for Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner 7 days a week ▪️ Live Music ▪️ 32 TVs

• Spaces for 22-300 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

The team behind Chicago's famous Swift & Sons restaurant has created a neighborhood pub concept with an oyster bar and classic American dishes. Swift & Sons Tavern, located directly across from Wrigley Field, is a neighborhood eatery and watering spot that charms families and game-goers alike with po'boys, steak sandwiches, and oysters on the half shell. In one of the city's most cherished neighborhoods, enjoy Chef Chris Pandel's homestyle cooking alongside Swift & Sons' hospitality expertise. Swift & Son's Tavern, your bustling neighborhood restaurant sharing a space serving American fare and classic cocktails to help you unwind after the grind, can be found under the glow of the friendly confines' marquee. The menu consists of dishes that we are familiar with and enjoy. We are a group of people who work well together. Everything we do on one of Chicago's most historic cross streets reflects our affection for the North Side. With sophisticated all-day service, warm, welcoming characters, and food that reminds us of home, we welcome you to our comfortable hangout. Chef Chris Pandel brings effusive kindness, a love of community, and a profound appreciation for quality to the table, rooted in local Midwestern foods and world flavors. Chef Pandel, who previously worked at The Bristol and Balena and was known for his handmade pastas and locally sourced ingredients, now oversees the kitchens at steakhouse sensation Swift & Sons, adjacent seafood eatery and oyster bar Cold Storage, Wrigleyville neighborhood spot and oyster bar Swift & Sons Tavern, and modern Mediterranean restaurant Cira. Chef Chris Pandel has been known for some of Chicago's most famous neighborhood eateries since establishing The Bristol in 2008. Handmade pastas and charcuterie, farm-fresh and locally sourced vegetables, and a nose-to-tail approach to cooking were all featured at The Bristol, which was located in the Bucktown district.

• 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!

A part of 4 Star Restaurant Group, Crosby’s Kitchen is a family-friendly favorite located at the heart of Chicago’s bustling Southport Corridor. Our Midwestern-influenced menu is centered around rotisserie and comfort food, featuring favorites such as Lobster Deviled Eggs, Crab Toast, Iron Skillet Cornbread and of course, Monkey Bread. We are open for lunch and dinner daily and offer brunch on Saturday and Sunday mornings. We look forward to serving you!

• Spaces for 125-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

ROCKS Northcenter is the perfect spot for your next gathering, party, after work group, end-of-season, and fantasy draft, whatever excuse you need to drink with your friend’s party. We’ve got lots of space, lots of TV’s, and lots of great people that want to help you find the right party package to suit your needs.

Tuco and Blondie is a Mexican-style, fajita-eatin', margarita-drinkin', good time in the heart of Southport. Serving food hot for brunch, lunch and into the night. Sides and sips for sidekicks.

• Spaces for 14-190 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor

Southern Italian cuisine coupled with neighborhood charm can be found at Coda di Volpe. The first collaboration between hospitality veterans Billy Lawless (Gage Hospitality Group), Ryan O’Donnell (Gemini) and Executive Chef Chris Thompson, Coda di Volpe (Italian translation of "tail of the fox") is named after the white grape variety that is indigenous to Italy's Campania region. Chef Thompson, a California transplant, brings his passion for the lesser-explored regions of Southern Italy to a dynamic menu comprised of seasonally-evolving handmade pasta dishes and house-cured meats. Using the restaurant's Stefano Ferrara wood-fire oven, Thompson crafts traditional VPN-certified Neapolitan pizzas served with authentic pizza shears to uphold the integrity and history of each pizza. Decadent desserts from Executive Pastry Chef Marjorie Easley complete Volpe's menu. Coda di Volpe's ambiance and versatile seating options make this Southport Corridor gem a perfect destination for intimate date nights, group gatherings, leisurely brunches, and everything in between. The long, cozy dining room is matched by a wrap-around bar where guests can sip on craft cocktails or a glass of wine from the award-winning wine list (one glass and the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator). Alfresco seating on the patio is available, weather permitting, along Henderson Street.

• Spaces for 20-30 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

With craft beer, artisan food, and old-school bowling, Southport Lanes is iconic Chicago. Come bowl a round yourself, or rent our party space for an evening everyone will remember. Southport’s vintage vibe is certain to give unique charm to your special event. Whether you’re looking to bowl or work the angles in a billiards game, you’re sure to be entertained. Our tasty food choices, drink packages, and party experience will put your mind at ease on the eve of your event.

• Spaces for 125 Guests

Frasca is a neighborhood Italian influenced restaurant featuring specialty pizzas, hearty pastas, and an extensive selection of wine. We offer wines by the glass or bottle as well as a variety of beer and cocktails. Our main dining room is open and inviting with comfortable leather banquets, wood tables and large retractable windows, perfect for a cozy winters night, or a beautiful summer evening. Whether you're planning a night out with friends, a family gathering or an intimate evening, Frasca is the perfect place to relax and enjoy amazing food and great wine. The culture and cuisine of the neighborhood frasca began in the Friuli region of Italy. Literally meaning "branch," the frasca was identified by a wreath of branches hanging over a farmhouse door signifying the sale of food and wine within. Often attached to a winery, the frasca provided a pleasant and informal gathering place for family and friends to share a meal, a bottle of wine and warm hospitality.

• Spaces for 60-400 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Plan your event in one of our beautiful, historic venues. DANK Haus was built in 1927 and is full of elegant architectural details. From the marble lobby to the gilt plaster frieze of the ballroom, DANK Haus is the perfect setting for your event. Our Chicago skyline views will impress your guests whether native Chicagoans or out-of-towners. Rental income supports cultural and language programming. Weddings Your wedding & your vision, with the lovely space at DANK Haus as a backdrop. On-site ceremonies available in 4 settings. Quinceañeras Up to 370 guests, festival style. 3-hour dance rehearsal the Wednesday before your day. Fundraisers As a nonprofit organization itself, DANK Haus is sensitive to your needs. We have vast experience with fundraisers and auctions. Contact us for special pricing. Meetings DANK is conveniently located in bustling Lincoln Square near the Western Brown line stop & the Metra. Large and intimate spaces available to suit your needs.

The Vic Theatre is a unique, full-service event facility. When you rent our space for your event, our production equipment, furniture and beverage facilities are included, and production staff and security services are part of the overall package. In an effort to help you plan and execute a safe and successful event, please refer to the following policies in your planning stages. We are happy to assist you in any way we can.

• Spaces for 60-85 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 1 space at this venue

Wake ’n Bacon is one of Chicago’s most vibrant brunch destinations, located in the heart of Lakeview Chicago. Known for its playful design, colorful floral installations, and Instagram-worthy atmosphere, Wake ’n Bacon offers a one-of-a-kind setting for memorable celebrations and private events. Our space blends modern industrial style with whimsical décor, creating an energetic environment perfect for birthdays, bridal showers, baby showers, corporate gatherings, rehearsal brunches, and social celebrations. Guests enjoy a menu inspired by Asian, Latin, and American flavors, featuring creative brunch favorites, signature cocktails, and unique experiences like our famous bacon flights. Wake ’n Bacon accommodates private and semi-private events for up to 60 seated guests or 85 standing, with flexible layouts for brunch parties, cocktail receptions, and special gatherings. Our team works closely with hosts and planners to customize food, beverage, and décor options to match each celebration. Located in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood near Wrigleyville and Lincoln Park, Wake ’n Bacon is a lively destination where great food, great design, and unforgettable moments come together.

• Spaces for 55-85 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Let us help you celebrate! Here at Maison Marcel our space is available for semi-private and private buyouts. Imagine your birthday party, holiday party or photo shoot in our space. Maison Marcel is a French bakery located in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago. Here at Maison Marcel we offer a healthy menu with the freshest ingredients, in addition to the signature artisanal pastries by our Maître Boulanger from France. The scent of our freshly baked croissants and roasted coffee greet you the second you enter our doors. Host your next unforgettable event here at Maison Marcel.

• Spaces for 30-45 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Located in the cutest pocket of Lincoln Square, the Party Day studio is the perfect spot for your next kids party, baby shower, or birthday party! Our space offers a fully renovated kitchen, perfect for hiring a chef or hosting a wine night! Modern farm tables and bentwood chairs seat 25, additional seating for 4 at the kitchen island, or accommodate 50 guests with a standing room cocktail style party. Party Day has both exposed brick walls, plain white walls and beautiful morning and mid-day light with a wall of east facing windows. The perfect spot for a photography studio shoot.

• Spaces for 20-400 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Enter the River Kitchen and Bar, where modern industrial design meets a decade old institution of fun. Enjoy American inspired shared plates and exclusive craft cocktails in a thrilling, energetic, and socializing atmosphere. Its refined environment is ideal for happy hour, dinner, weekend brunch or your private event. Complimented by warm service and contemporary vibes, The River Kitchen and Bar fuses energy and confidence making an everyday occasion a unique experience. With no event space rental fees it's the perfect place to throw your birthday party, corporate get together, happy hour, or even a wedding reception!

• Spaces for 170-200 Guests
• 1 Event Space

River Room is a unique, multipurpose event space located on the North Branch of the Chicago River in Chicago’s North Center Neighborhood. We are a community oriented, fully customizable venue specializing in weddings, private and corporate functions, live events, gallery events, photo or video shoots, conferences, vendor fairs, markets, nonprofit events and fundraisers. Our modern, industrial setting is perfect for a Chicago urban wedding. We have beautiful lighting, state-of-the-art sound system, a beautiful bridal suite, bright and sleek restrooms and a patio overlooking the Chicago River.

• Spaces for 45-60 Guests
• 1 Event Space

A Little Photo Studio is a photography studio, print house and event space. With an emphasis on community, we strive to foster creative diversity while being both playful and professional. As a team of like-minded professionals, we provide an artistic eye through storytelling. We ensure high standards of fine-art products while also staying current with client needs and trends. Our studio goal is to provide not only a tangible final product, but also a memorable experience within a seamless flow from beginning to end.