Top Bridgeport Adult Birthday Venues

• Spaces for 35-600 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Outdoor

Your unforgettable day. Your unwavering vision. Your signature style. For a wedding or event celebration where each detail must be utterly perfect and unequivocally yours, The Godfrey Hotel Chicago ensures that you will Discover Your Element at every moment. Amidst The Godfr'sey Hotel Chicago vividly imagined interiors, with the Chicago skyline shimmering just beyond floor-to-ceiling windows, your gathering of family and friends will strike the perfect tone. Long after the evening’s final dance and the last guests have departed, your remembrances of the day’s events will spark a rich sense of anticipation for those special moments still to come. And The Godfrey Hotel Chicago will forever be the place where it all began. Let us at the The Godfrey Hotel Chicago help you plan an event that will leave you and your guests reminiscing for years.

• Spaces for 190-300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Located in a 100-year-old lumber manufacturing plant in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, our space is the perfect blend of vintage industrial and modern sophistication — outfitted with fully integrated digital capabilities to host your wedding, social, or corporate event. During the week, The Arbory transforms into a blank slate for ample production work and photoshoots or a dynamic setting for corporate breakout sessions and creative brainstorming. On weekends, The Arbory’s custom lighting and furniture amenities create a customizable venue to bring your wedding vision to life. With in-house video production and tech capabilities, we can seamlessly allow for one or two way live streaming options, projection, and full light control with blackout shades on our six oversize skylights. The Arbory includes dimmable Italian café lights, uplighting options, two lounges, as well as custom oak tables and two types of upgraded wood chairs. Our private green room/wedding suite allows for a private moment before and after the ceremony and has been thoughtfully designed with photography in mind. We are thrilled to invite you to celebrate your next event with The Arbory in our brand new venue!

• Spaces for 45-400 Guests
• 2 Wineries
• 2 Event Spaces

Chicago Winery is a unique wedding venue in the heart of the city, surrounded by the vibrant arts scene of River North and the glamour of historic Chicago. Chicago Winery hosts full-service winery weddings for up to 200 guests. The warm, modern space blends urban character with rich colors and opulent accents. Carefully chosen architectural elements give the space it’s glam character that melds beautifully with modern design and accents. Our all-inclusive packages come with wines made on-site, and chef-driven cuisine from homegrown Midwesterner Executive Chef Andrew Graves — past credentials include Alinea, The Promontory, and Tribeca Grill — who puts the emphasis on seasonal ingredients and fresh flavors. All Chicago Winery weddings include: - Full-day exclusive access to our flexible indoor and outdoor private event spaces for up to 200 guests, including a four-season rooftop terrace with skyline views. - A dedicated event manager to assist with all elements of the planning process and day-of coordination, including creation of timeline, menu and enhancement selection, liaising and coordinating with vendors, and everything in between. - Access to our private Wedding Suite with sparkling wine and an antipasti spread for 2 hours before your event. - Cocktail hour, dinner and dessert menus from Chef Andrew Graves, a local Chicagoan and Alinea group alum. - Group couples’ food and wine tasting event led by Chef Andrew Graves in our private event space where couples sample their way through all of our wedding menu options. - Premium open bar for the duration of your event featuring Chicago Winery wines, local craft beers and spirits. - Use of our custom tables, chairs, barstools, bars, china, glassware, flatware, linen napkins, printed menus, and small tabletop decor at no additional cost. Contact us today for availability and to set up an in-person or virtual tour. Follow us on social media for exciting updates and announcements @chicagowinery.

• Spaces for 16-175 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

Forbidden Root, the first botanical brewery in Chicago, was founded as a passionately personal project by Robert Finkel after leaving the world of high-stakes entrepreneurship. His idea to create a true-brewed root beer quickly grew to encompass the broader idea of botanic beers. On February 18, 2016, our restaurant and brewery opened in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood. More than just a brewpub, we offer fresh and seasonal dishes that highlight our craft beers and elevate the overall dining experience. In addition to our passion for beer and food, Forbidden Root is passionate about giving back. We are a benefit corporation, meaning that goals other than shareholder value are built into our operating charter.

• Spaces for 10-250 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 2 Bars
• 9 Total Spaces

Experience understated elegance and award-winning cuisine at Park Hyatt Chicago. Our centrally located hotel offers chic and sophisticated wedding venues in Chicago paired with the talents of our culinary team to ensure an unforgettable gastronomic experience and an evening to remember. Our wedding specialist will help orchestrate your special occasion into a modern day fairytale or an intimate gathering of friends and family. Set in the fashionable heart of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, our hotel features 5,000 sq. ft. of beautiful event space, sumptuous catering and impeccable service. Park Hyatt Chicago features museum-quality works of art, sophisticated yet inviting decor, award-winning dining, prime Magnificent Mile setting and a personal service team dedicated to ensuring a remarkable stay, making us the preferred hotel in downtown Chicago for discerning travelers. Create memories to last a lifetime in our elegant Grand Salon, sophisticated Art Gallery or NoMI private dining spaces with stunning views of Lake Michigan and the historic Water Tower Square. At Park Hyatt Chicago, you will experience the wedding of your dreams.

• Spaces for 120-850 Guests
• 6 Hotels
• 6 Ballrooms
• 1 Outdoor

At The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago, we specialize in creating weddings that will dazzle your guests and capture the romantic vision you have dreamed about your entire life. No detail is overlooked during the planning, from professional vendor recommendations and customized menus to suit your personal style, to organized guest room accommodations. Whether you are hosting a grand or intimate gathering, a wedding at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago will be a milestone in your collection of memories together and leave you and your guests with a long-lasting impression. Allow our experienced and attentive staff to craft a stunning event inspired by your vision of the perfect wedding with: + Experienced wedding planners + A grand ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows and a 400,000-crystal chandelier + A rooftop bar, Rooftop at Torali, perfect for cocktail parties + Catering and custom wedding menus designed by our creative culinary team + Variety of wedding packages to meet your needs and budget + Honeymoon experiences and recommendations

• Spaces for 42-100 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Event Space
• 3 Total Spaces

Located in Chicago's vibrant River North neighborhood, The Chicago Hotel Collection – River North offers a boutique hotel experience ideal for group stays, corporate travel, and social gatherings in the heart of the city. Guests enjoy stylish accommodations with convenient access to Chicago's renowned dining, nightlife, and cultural attractions, making the property a welcoming home base for wedding room blocks, group accommodations, and weekend celebrations. With its central location and contemporary atmosphere, the hotel provides a comfortable setting for guests attending events throughout downtown Chicago.

• Spaces for 10-100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 4 Total Spaces

The Talbott’s next chapter is right around the corner with a brand new look, seamlessly blending the classic and the contemporary, an elevated take on Gold Coast style. 178 well-appointed guest rooms & suites feature luxurious amenities that make any stay a memorable experience. Signature restaurant LAUREL serves fresh Mediterranean cuisine and signature cocktails, with daily brunch until 3 p.m. With sweeping city views and beautiful public & private gathering spaces, The Talbott welcomes guests to an inviting atmosphere designed to inspire and immerse in the culture of the city. Located in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast and just steps from iconic Michigan Avenue, The Talbott offers an intimate experience & personalized service, featuring 178 spacious guestrooms & suites and 1,800 sq ft of private space. Our three intimate event spaces are perfect for hosting your next board meeting, corporate dinner, or social gathering. NEWLY RENOVATED RESTAURANT LAUREL, the Gold Coast's newest dining experience, is a New American restaurant serving elevated classics inspired by Mediterranean cuisines. Blending European and American styles in an approachable, yet elegant setting, experience a unique vision of hospitality and service with an upscale spirit. Featuring a seasonally guided menu, curated wine list and craft cocktails, discerning diners enjoy a community gathering place in the heart of the Gold Coast neighborhood with an inviting outdoor patio and lively dining room. Elegant with a touch of grandeur, experience our rich flavor of Old World origins as it collides with a modern, New American feel. Our restaurant includes lovely outdoor patio space on tree-lined Delaware Street, available for private events as well.

• Spaces for 30-312 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Roots Handmade Pizza is Quad Cities born, Chicago raised. We're serving up authentic Quad Cities Style Pizza in the city, mouth-watering appetizers, fresh salads, decadent dessert and more. Plus, we've got the largest selection of all-Midwest beer in Chicago! With four locations in Chicago, there's a venue for every type of occasion. Celebrate in either West Town, Lincoln Square, Old Town or South Loop in one of our private dining areas, or book the entire place to yourself - our Event Coordinators will work with you to meet your event needs! Roots is prepared to host every kind of event - From kids birthday parties, to corporate events and weddings. We also offer off-site event Sc corporate catering. We will gladly bring the party your way. Lighting, custom menus, and ambiance can be adjusted according to your specific event needs. We are also able to make special accomodations for your events whether it's additional A/V, wireless microphones, or event planning and production support.

• Spaces for 14-300 Guests
• 8 Restaurants
• 4 Bars
• 8 Event Spaces

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse has been a Chicago icon since partners Hugo Ralli and Steve Lombardo opened its doors 29 years ago, in May of 1989. The classic American steakhouse is the first and only in the country to be awarded its own USDA Prime Certification. USDA Gibsons Prime Angus Beef is featured along with fresh fish, classic cocktails, an extensive wine list and exceptional service. Gibsons offers exceptional private dining spaces that are ideal for events of all types and sizes. Their knowledgeable and creative staff work with clients individually to create completely unique experiences. For private dining and catering events alike, clients will experience an unmatched quality of service and cuisine from the iconic Gibsons Restaurant Group.

• Spaces for 8-221 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 4 Meeting Spaces

In the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast, Thompson Chicago is a stylish retreat specializing in personalized service, curated amenities, and residential comforts. The 247-room hotel features bold interior architecture and rich accents by acclaimed designer Tara Bernerd. Thompson Chicago also features authentic Nico Osteria's cuisine for all events. Named for the outspoken leaders of the era-defining Chicago 7, Thompson Chicago Gold Coast's meeting rooms and event venues boasts 12,000 square feet of prime Chicago meeting space for the business leaders and corporations of today and tomorrow. From industry conferences to banquets and sports team video sessions, Thompson Chicago offers spacious meeting rooms, event venues, elegant bi-level penthouse lofts, and intimate private dining rooms featuring natural light, Chicago city and Lake Michigan views, and state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment.

• Spaces for 25-500 Guests
• 3 Bars
• 5 Event Spaces

Elevate Your Next Event! Turn your event into a landmark occasion at 360 CHICAGO. Located on the 94th floor of the former John Hancock Center, 360 CHICAGO features the best views of the city’s skyline and lakefront. Let 360 CHICAGO Elevated Events take your next event to spectacular new heights. Whether you’re planning a high-end social occasion or a business event that towers over the competition, 360 CHICAGO provides the space and flexibility to make your next occasion a high point for business guests or family and friends! We offer 5 flexible event spaces on the 94th floor of the former John Hancock Center, all with stunning views, which can accommodate groups of 10-500 people.

• Spaces for 6-80 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Janet Mandell is an innovative designer rental service and every fashion insider's best kept secret. This location in the heart of downtown Chicago is the gorgeous and expansive flagship store. Women flock here to rent the latest runway looks or vintage pieces for their special events. And now, you can host your next holiday or corporate party in our stunning 7500 square foot showroom with a full built in kitchen. Book a cocktail party or seated dinner and dine alongside stunning archive pieces. Or book our FULL JANET MANDELL EXPERIENCE. You and your guests will get to play dress up in our one of a kind gowns, shoes and jewelry styled by our expert stylists. Get treated to hair & makeup refreshers in our glam room. Perfect for a fabulous bridal, bachelorette, corporate or birthday party.

• Spaces for 84-250 Guests
• 4 Event Spaces

With its grand staircase, intricate architectural details, and spacious halls, The Newberry Library is a unique, historic and world-renowned research library offering distinctive gathering spaces for special occasions. The Newberry collection—some 1.6 million books, 600,000 maps, and 5 million manuscript pages—is a portal to more than six centuries of human history, from the Middle Ages to the present. We connect researchers and visitors with our collection in the Newberry’s reading rooms, exhibition galleries, program spaces, classrooms, and online digital resources. Since its founding in 1887, the Newberry has remained dedicated to deepening our collective understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Holding your event at the Newberry will support our mission of inspiring research, teaching, and learning in the humanities. Nestled just steps from the Magnificent Mile, and across the street from the city’s oldest public park, Washington Square Park, the Newberry Library offers indoor event spaces with various capacities for intimate presentations, performances, formal ceremonies, fundraisers, galas, high-end corporate entertaining, all-day conferences, workshops and trainings, dramatic cocktail receptions, elegant dinner celebrations, and multimedia presentations. Rooms may be combined for greater capacity and for varying program components. The fully restored Lobby is a showstopper. Featuring a Romanesque entryway, distinctive chandeliers, 20-foot ceiling and broad marble staircase (great for photos and a grand entrance) it lends itself beautifully to cocktail receptions and dinner parties. Our largest event space, Ruggles Hall, can accommodate up to 160 guests in a warm and cozy library atmosphere created by its mahogany paneled walls and broad windows overlooking Washington Square Park. For more intimate gatherings, the newly created Rettinger Hall and Baskes Boardroom feature beautiful marble floors and specialty recessed lighting, and are lovely complements to the Newberry’s unique aesthetic.

Franco's Ristorante is the perfect place to host your next private event. Book Franco's for birthdays, anniversary parties, bridal showers, engagement parties, Christenings and holiday parties.

• Spaces for 20-750 Guests
• 4 Event Spaces

IT’S THE CORNER OF ORLEANS AND HILL, BUT WE LIKE TO THINK OF IT AS THE INTERSECTION OF WANDER AND WONDER. INSIDE OUR REIMAGINED MID-CENTURY SCHOOLHOUSE, YOU MIGHT DISCOVER AN 18TH-CENTURY CHANDELIER; OR ROAM UNTIL YOU FIND A PERFECT 1930S TILE THAT MIGHT BE A PIECE OF ART, OR A PIECE OF YOUR BACKSPLASH. YOU MIGHT DISCOVER YOUR NEW FAVORITE NATURAL WINE, GRAB A SLICE OF INCREDIBLE PIZZA, JOIN A PICKLEBALL GAME, RESURRECT SUNDAY BRUNCH, MAKE NEW FRIENDS, IMPRESS OLD ONES, LEVEL-UP DATE NIGHT — AND IF THAT WORKS OUT, FIND YOUR FUTURE WEDDING VENUE, TOO. HOW DO WE GET ALL THAT INTO ONE DESTINATION? WE HAD A HEAD START: IN CASE YOU’RE WONDERING, YEP, WE’RE THAT ARCHITECTURAL ARTIFACTS, HOME TO STUART GRANNEN, CHICAGO’S PATRON SAINT OF SALVAGE AND HIS EVER-EVOLVING COLLECTION OF SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST INCREDIBLE FINDS. WHEN WE SAY THAT STUART’S LATEST CHAPTER IS LIKE NOTHING YOU’VE EVER SEEN, WE MEAN IT. WE INVITE YOU TO COME IN AND GET LOST (WITH A DELICIOUS DRINK IN HAND); OR GET FOUND, BY JOINING ONE OF OUR EVENTS OR HOSTING ONE OF YOUR OWN. IF YOU LOVE FASCINATING BACKSTORIES, AMAZING FOOD AND GOOD COMPANY AS MUCH AS WE DO, WE CAN’T WAIT TO GET TO KNOW YOU.

• Spaces for 120-150 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Located in the heart of the Gold Coast, The Bellevue is all about the finer things in life. An elevated restaurant and bustling first floor bar and patio offer a menu of timeless classics and fresh takes, this is the place for sophisticated socializing.

• Spaces for 150-200 Guests
• 1 Theater

Chopin Theatre is a 6,000 square foot space spread across two eclectically designed floors located in Chicago's most artistic neighborhood, Wicker Park/Bucktown. Fully equipped, customizable and affordable, consider Chopin Theatre for your social, corporate, art, film music, performance, fashion, culinary or philanthropic needs. Why go to Paris when you can create Paris here! “enchantingly funky Chopin Theatre in the Wicker Park neighborhood..” – New York Times “..and you’re at the Chopin Theatre to begin with – one of the cooler, brick-walled, atmospherically attractive performance spaces in Chicago.” – Chicago Tribune “ Different companies peel in and out of spaces like the Chopin each remaking it how they see fit, tearing down the world and building it up again..” - Performink Chicago Editors Pick: Chicago Venues that Matter the Most - "Great theaters need great karma... With kindly, theater-loving owners and great Polish beer at the bar; the Chopin is a composer of merit" - Chicago Tribune

• Spaces for 24-90 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

Open since the summer of 1994, The Smoke Daddy was the first of its kind to offer barbeque and free live music seven days a week in Wicker Park. Over the years, The New York Times, National Geographic, Zagat survey, Chicago magazine, and the Chicago Social all rated "The Daddy" as "having Chicago's best barbeque". Our concept is simple: top quality barbeque, cold drinks and music in a lively atmosphere. We smoke all of our meats in house each day and take pride in offering the best ribs and pulled meats in town. Our Wicker Park location offers options for Semi-Private events as well as Buy-Outs that are perfect for your next gathering, whether that's a Birthday Brunch, Rehearsal Dinner, or Company Happy Hour! We have great indoor/outdoor space allowing for great air flow for your event as well. ▪️ Buffet or Family-Style Service ▪️ Available for Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner 7 days a week ▪️ Live Music

• Spaces for 20-80 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Located in the Gold Coast, near the Clark/division red line. The building is a historic landmark known as the Fisher Studio Houses, and is a pre-WWII building. The space is Art Moderne style with Edgar Miller paintings on the windows. Space Details: - 1400 square feet - Seating Capacity = 16 - Access to Full Kitchen - Free Coffee - 2.5 Bathrooms - Speaker System - Fireplace Use - Washer/Dryer Use - Red Line is one block away - BYOB allowed - Outside food is allowed The property was built in 1936 and designed by Andrew Rebori. The space has quartz counter tops, and unique white glass subway tiles that offer modernism with antique undertones, plus a spiraled staircase. Features curved walls, with glass block windows. There's also an outdoor courtyard with seating. It is located a few blocks from North Ave beach and Oak Street beach plus the restaurants and shopping of the Gold Coast. There's also a Jewel Osco that's about a five minute walk away. In the mid-1930s, Frank J. Fisher, a Marshall Field’s executive, commissioned the architect Andrew Rebori to design a residential property that would also generate some income. Rebori recruited the muralist and craftsman Edgar Millerto help detail the spaces with stained glass and other finishes. This is an ideal space for small gatherings and professional events. We'd love to host your next anniversary party, corporate party, charity event, pop-up shop, cocktail party, engagement party, baby shower, wedding shower, private party or fashion event. Have something else in mind? Send us a message!