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Found Kitchen & Social House
1631 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL, USA- Spaces for 150-200 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
Thanks for "finding" us! Found is a kitchen, a social house and a restaurant with a mission. Its rustic new American dishes change with the market and season and are served in a relaxed, creative atmosphere inspired by 1920’s Bohemian Paris and icons of the Beat Generation. Here at found we offer a variety of event spaces perfect for your next gathering! Our “Salon Prive” is a private space inspired by the great salons of yester-year; featuring vintage doors for complete privacy and a state of the art audio visual system. “The Library” is a warm, intimate space filled with vintage “finds” and books, custom sliding doors and dark wood features. Our “Lounge” is at the heart of Found and perfectly embodies the vibe of “Gertrude Stein’s salon of 1920 Paris meets Jack Kerouac in owner Amy Morton’s living room’. Our lounge is smart, relaxed and enhanced with a flood of candlelight during evening events. If you are interested in more space we do offer the option of a full venue buy out as well so please just ask. Since its inception in November 2012, Found has flourished as a gathering place for the community to eat, drink, and think in a welcoming and genuine environment. At the Evanston eatery, Amy's vision of a kitchen and social house comes to life in a relaxed, creative atmosphere inspired by 1920's Bohemian Paris and icons of the Beat Generation. Just as wonderful as the vibe is the food, created by Chef Nicole Pederson. Her "flexitarian menu" highlights simple, striking dishes with fresh, local ingredients and changes often to reflect what is in season. Made up mostly of shared plates, Found's menu offers a taste for everyone, including the ever-popular lamb meatballs, seasonal flatbreads, knife-and-fork sandwiches, and much more. Even in the cocktails, Found takes the phrase "locally-found" quite literally, with recipes featuring neighboring labels such as North Shore Distillery and F.E.W. Spirits, whose distillery is less than a mile down the road!

Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel
163 E Walton Pl, Chicago, IL 60611, USA- 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.

The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA- Spaces for 150 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
In the heart of Wicker Park, The Violet Hour serves handmade drinks. The James Beard Award-winning bar program provides a seasonally rotating cocktail list as well as an extensive collection of approachable and sought-after spirits, all of which are rooted in pre-prohibition era libations. The Violet Hour's outer facade displays an ever-changing mural with a discrete single entryway, while the three interior salons shine under clusters of candlelit tables and a spacious marble bar, making it an iconic destination for cocktail connoisseurs. Gather the team for a virtual cocktail class led by our award-winning bartending crew. We'll break down each component and offer our best-kept secrets on how to prepare the ideal drink while highlighting the history and origins of a few featured cocktails. We'll provide everyone with a complete cocktail kit, as well as a private Zoom link for your party. Let The Violet Hour's James Beard Award-winning mixologists conjure up the perfect libation for you, from trademark and bottled drinks to mixology demonstrations. Drinks created specifically for your event and delivered to your door. Fresh juice, premium spirits, house syrups, and bitters are used in the cocktails. The Violet Hour is widely regarded as the birthplace of Chicago's craft cocktail movement, as well as a breeding ground for some of the world's best bartenders. Private and semi-private groups can hold cocktail-style gatherings in our curtain draped, candlelight salons, which feature cocktails from our award-winning selection. The inside is decorated in a pre-prohibition manner with three distinct salons and a marble bar that runs the length of the room. Cornflower-blue walls, white crown molding, crystal chandeliers, and hardwood floors give the area an elegant speakeasy ambiance, making it a one-of-a-kind event venue.

Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse – Rosemont
10233 W Higgins Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018, USA- Spaces for 22-220 Guests
- 4 Restaurants
- 1 Hotel
- 6 Total Spaces
Our private rooms combine sophistication, charm and sports history with award winning food and exceptional service. Our highly skilled event planners and staff will give your event the attention to detail and personal touch needed to make it a success.

Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern
3647 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613, USA- Spaces for 6-700 Guests
- 4 Restaurants
- 4 Outdoor Spaces
Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern is a unique event space, that will make a sports fan's dreams come true. The venue features four expansive bars, two outdoor terraces and stunning views of one of the most iconic ballparks in baseball – Wrigley Field. Sports and music are celebrated equally in Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern. The sports bar pays homage to legendary Cubs announcer Jack Brickhouse. High-top tables and custom stools meet dark-wood bars for a sophisticated sports bar experience. Budweister Brickhouse Tavern serves traditional sports bar fare elevated with tavern-style dishes. Their full menu of catering options provide cuisine that guests won't stop talking about. With room to accomodate up to 400 guests, Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern is perfect for all types of special celebrations. The venue's custom A/V options and DJ booth will give you the flexibility to create any type of atmosphere for your special event. Baseball Fans - look no further for your Mitzvah venue! Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern is the perfect space for any baseball lover! Located next door to historic Wrigley Field at Gallagher Way, Brickhouse Tavern offers an elevated dining experience, two outdoor terraces and stunning views of historic Wrigley Field and the Chicago skyline. From mouthwatering stadium themed menus to amazing ambiance, Brickhouse Tavern creates the perfect party for kids and adults alike. Their second floor jumbo screen is ideal for montage viewing!

Earls Lincoln Park
1538 N Clybourn Ave a108, Chicago, IL 60610, USA- 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.
Avg response time 6-12 hrs
MAD Social
1140 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA- Spaces for 70-100 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
MAD Social is a neighborhood kitchen & gathering place in the heart of the West Loop. The elevated yet approachable venue space features a rustic, industrial chic interior, which provides the perfect backdrop for eclectic shareable plates & creative cocktails. MAD Social is available for full buy out, and their event menus and packages are customizable. Adolfo Garcia oversaw the design of MAD Social and has kept it true to its warehouse roots, while bringing a French industrial chic feel to the space. An intimate and refined place, MAD Social has 65 seats in the dining room, 12 at the bar and will offer outdoor seating in the patio space during warmer months. In keeping with the industrial past of the West Loop neighborhood, Garcia used “1900’s warehouse” as a design inspiration. He utilized the natural elements in the space, like the original timber ceilings and hardwood flooring. Leftover wood from the buildout was reclaimed and re-used. Guests will see it incorporated throughout MAD Social's dining room from the table tops to focal point art pieces, including a jigsaw-esque design on the front of the bar and an oversized wooden mosaic piece on the east wall.

AceBounce
230 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA- Spaces for 25-550 Guests
- 4 Restaurants
AceBounce is an immense subterranean playground with an electric atmosphere surpassing any other Chicago venue. Parties & ping pong collide around 16 tables, walled in stunning design, with Games Gurus at hand to organize and entertain your guests with hilarious, innovative games. Unlike most activity based venues, AceBounce delivers a completely uncompromised food & beverage offering, with acclaimed menus from celebrated chef, Rick Gresh and award winning mixologist, Peter Vestinos – all coming together to create an unprecedented party experience.

ROCKS Northcenter
4138 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA- 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.
Avg response time 2-4 hrs
CityGate Grille
2020 Calamos Ct, Naperville, IL, USA- Spaces for 50-200 Guests
- 2 Restaurants
At CityGate Grille, we offer four stylish event spaces, ideal for any occasion. Whether your guest list is five or two-hundred, our team offers personalized service and will work with you to hand-craft your special affair -- planning the menu, the décor, the lighting, and everything in-between. Each event is unique, and we work to make yours a smashing success.

LUXBAR
18 E Bellevue Pl, Chicago, IL 60611, USA- 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.

Maison Marcel
3114 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657, USA- 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.
Tavern on Rush
1015 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA- 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.

avec
615 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA- Spaces for 12-100 Guests
- 5 Restaurants
avec, a Mediterranean and Midwestern influenced shared plates restaurant, opened in October 2003 out of a partnership between Executive Chef Paul Kahan, restaurateur Donnie Madia and wine steward Eduard Seitan. Chef Perry Hendrix's rustic menu, featuring Midwest ingredients from valued local purveyors, takes its cue from the sun-drenched wine regions of Southwestern Europe. Beyond reflecting the aromas, flavors and colors of the Mediterranean in its cuisine, avec's extensive wine list focuses on the region's boutique vineyards. avec's second floor private event space draws from the warm, intimate design of the main dining room, and evokes the feeling of a rustic mediterranean wine cave. With an open kitchen and private bar, the second floor can host private events for up to 40 seated guests or up to 60 guests for a standing reception. For smaller groups, the space can be divided into a small, private room for with seating for 12 guests, and a semi-private space with seating for up to 20 guests.

The Florentine
151 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA- Spaces for 12-90 Guests
- 5 Restaurants
Located in the JW Marriott Chicago in the city’s bustling Loop financial district, The Florentine offers an elegant yet accessible interpretation of seasonal Italian cuisine. The Florentine offers private and semi-private dining space, which can be reserved for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Our versatile spaces provide the perfect venue for every occasion – business dinners, cocktail receptions, and post wedding brunches alike. Our large Private Dining Room can accommodate up to 60 guests for a seated dinner, and 90 for a reception. The space can be reserved as one large room, or two separate spaces for smaller events. The room features two 42” Plasma TVs, as well as access to our surround sound system, which can be connected to a personal iPhone. In our main dining area, semi-private spaces accommodating 12-50 guests can be reserved for an intimate dinner, or a larger cocktail reception. The Florentine Bar can also be reserved for cocktail receptions up to 130 guests.

Joy District
112 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA- 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.
Avg response time 2-4 hrs
Bub City Chicago
435 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA- 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.

Arla
15 E Oak St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA- Spaces for 10-80 Guests
- 6 Restaurants
- 6 Event Spaces
- 6 Meeting Spaces
Rising above Chicago’s Gold Coast, Arla brings a fresh perspective to private dining and celebrations with striking interiors, open-air terraces, and sweeping city views. The restaurant draws culinary inspiration from the Mediterranean and Japan, pairing coastal flavors and sushi with dishes prepared over the hearth and an inventive cocktail program. Intimate dinners, corporate gatherings, rehearsal dinners, cocktail parties, and milestone occasions can unfold across its indoor and outdoor areas, each with its own distinctive atmosphere. Thoughtful design, expressive cuisine, and an elevated vantage point come together to make Arla a memorable destination for events in Chicago.

Kaiser Tiger
1415 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA- Spaces for 44-500 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Event Space
Soft baked pretzels, gourmet sausage and unique bacon dishes are the specialty at our 14,000 sq ft location. Located on Randolph Street in Chicago's trendy West Loop neighborhood, Kaiser Tiger can host your next event. Whether you need a casual, fun outing or a more formal affair Kaiser Tiger has the event space to impress your guests. Our year-round beer garden plays host to bocce & bags in the summer and transforms to curling in the winter. Not to mention the Skyline Room which offers beautiful views of downtown Chicago and can play host to your next meeting or event!

Ada Street
1664 N Ada St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA- Spaces for 15-120 Guests
- 2 Restaurants
- 1 Event Space
Ada Street is one of the most unique dining and entertaining venues in Chicago. Let Ada Street's passion for beautiful food, delicious libations and memorable service create the perfect event. Ada Street will fulfill all of your venue needs and more. Their intimate private dining room is a truly exceptional space for small gatherings. Ada Street's private dining room was included in Zagat's 10 Most Famous Tables, and is perfect for small gatherings from 8 to 15 guests. If you would like to host an event at Ada Street for more than 15 individuals, they invite you to rent out their entire space. They are available for rent seven days a week, for brunch, lunch, or dinner.