Top Venues near Metro / Smart Bar

With its legendary history, nothing says “Chicago” like hosting an event with Wrigley Field as the backdrop. Boasting a spectacular lineup of 20 unique event spaces throughout the ballpark and surrounding campus, Wrigley Field offers an unforgettable experience to enjoy the tradition, beauty, and charm of the historic venue. From our versatile conference center featuring flexible meeting rooms to our exclusive premier club spaces, Wrigley Field invites you to make your next event a win.

The Event Center at Wrigley Field, located next to historic Wrigley Field in Chicago, is the premier destination for business and social events. Featuring four versatile event space - the First Base Room, Second Base Room, Third Base Room, and Home Plate Room with an outdoor terrace- our venue offers breathtaking views of Wrigley Field, Gallagher Way, and the Chicago skyline. Perfect for corporate meetings, business conferences, client events, team-building activities, private parties, and social gatherings, The Event Center at Wrigley Field provides a seamless event experience. Guests enjoy a wide variety of catering options from Levy Restaurants and nearby on-site restaurants, along with high-tech amenities, state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, and turnkey services. Whether you’re planning a corporate meeting, holiday party, networking event, wedding reception, or private celebration, The Event Center at Wrigley Field is your ideal Chicago event venue.

Gallagher Way is an entertainment destination, welcoming you to historic Wrigley Field. Yet, we're so much more than your Wrigley Field gameday experience. We’re a hub for people to eat, shop, play and stay. Come experience chef-driven restaurants, farmers markets, movie nights, yoga on the grass, music, ice-skating, winter market and more. Gallagher Way is a multi-venue district that offers beautiful open-air and indoor spaces for hosting any type of event. The 30,000 sq.ft. plaza and customizable green space is a great location for cocktail parties, networking events, weddings, concerts and other outdoor events. The amazing portfolio of chef-driven restaurants surrounding the plaza has all of the building blocks to plan the perfect multi-day event without having to leave the bustling district! An experience for all seasons and a diverse mix of people, all in one place. When you arrive at Gallagher Way, you’re at the heart of it all.

Fully styled party design studio filled with fun photo backdrops on Lincoln Avenue. DL Studio is equipped with a floral wall, lipstick wall, champagne phone, art bar, balloons and so much more. DL Studio contains an Instagram worthy, professionally styled, party space. 10 foot floral wall, overflowing balloon fireplace, champagne phone, lip wall, and more. Fully furnished with gorgeous white furniture, flokati throws, and crystal chandeliers. Chic styled art bar for all fabulous occasions DL Studio is complete with 3 swanky lounge areas and 5 dining tables complete with ghost chairs and white linens. You an host either a cocktail style party with 60 guests or a seated dinner party, with 45 guests, in our even space at DL Studio.

Located in the heart of Lakeview, Ella Elli is a charming space full of conversation and globally inspired cuisine. Our private and semi-private events spaces can host 10 - 85 guests for cocktail reception and buffet style events.

Indigo & Violet Studio is a Chicago-based venue for craft workshops, parties, and events, focusing on unique and modern handmade projects taught in a relaxed studio environment. Our mission is to provide a creative outlet to both novice and experienced crafters. We work in a variety of mediums and no matter the project, our goal is for all guests to leave with a new sense of pride along with their beautifully hand-crafted piece. To help get the creative juices flowing, all events are BYOB. We are a unique and creative venue for celebrations like Baby Showers, Bridal Showers, Bachelorette Parties, Birthdays, and Team Activities. We also offer custom decorations - florals, signs, balloons, and more for all events and mini-craft projects as party favors or DIY projects for entertainment during the event. Our space can be transformed for many different types of events and themes - the exposed brick wall and natural light are a great backdrop. Inquire today if Indigo & Violet Studio sounds like a good fit for your event! ALL events feature an art project of some type - project types include floral crafts, wreaths, terrariums, watercolor, macrame and more.

Chicago Theater Works is available for rental and is the perfect venue for a unique event. We love parties, fundraisers, film screenings, wedding receptions, corporate off-site and more… Our facility can accommodate up to 180 for a sit-down dinner, play, recital, screening… to 200+ for a stand-up reception. ​ Furnishings: We have 220 black banquet chairs, six 24” rounds, twenty 48” rounds, six 60” rounds, a buffet table and several 6’ tables and two high-tops. We also have six sections of 12’ pipe with black drape. ​ Food and Beverage: Northshore Catering is our in-house caterer and they are amazing. You are welcome to work with them or bring in your own food. For catering we have a staging kitchen with 3-compartment sink, commercial refrigerator, ice maker, convection oven, microwave and stainless prep table. There is an extra charge for using the kitchen. We require that all beverage be purchased through our full bar. Our prices range from $3 for soft drinks, $6 to 8 for beer, $7 to 9 for spirits and $6 to 9 for wine. We can do a host bar or cash or credit for guests. Sound, Lights, Stage and Tech: The space features a 16’ x 10’ stage with a simple light plot, board and spotlight. We have video projection capabilities and a wide format screen. We also have several wired and wireless microphones and a plug in play sound system. The venue also has wifi. Depending on the extent of your tech needs there may be an extra charge to have our tech person on-site. Location: We are located in Lakeview on Belmont between Sheffield and Racine. We are two blocks east of the Red, Brown and Purple lines. We are also on multiple 27/7 bus routes. A nearby parking lot is available for an extra charge. The venue has two large bathrooms and two private, unisex bathrooms. There is also a dressing room with iron, steamer, washer and dryer. We always have a staff member and, if needed, bartender available for your event.

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.

Mordecai, Wrigleyville’s premiere cocktail bar and restaurant, pays homage to the early 20th-century Cubs pitcher Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown. Featuring three-finger vintage whiskey pours, craft cocktails, and a full menu of inspired American fare, Mordecai is the ideal destination for memorable food and cocktails. Mordecai can host parties ranging from 20 to 150 guests.

Inspired by vintage ballparks, Lucky Dorr channels a bygone era, celebrating classic baseball-inspired snacks, locally brewed beer and draft cocktails. The extensive beer menu features rotating taps exclusively available at Lucky Dorr. A brick-lined patio and the historic Caretaker’s Way offer an ideal outdoor gathering space for guests to eat, drink and mingle. Lucky Dorr has room to accommodate up to 80 guests, and the outdoor area and Caretaker's Way may be tented for a larger event. Lucky Dorr offers guests the chance to hear the roar of the ballpark, enjoy a favorite concert from 20 feet outside the friendly confines, or celebrate next to an iconic institution. Lucky Dorr offers three levels of food and beverage packages. Beverages include exclusive craft brews and draft cocktails. Their menus are served reception, buffet or family style. Lucky Dorr is the only craft bar and event venue next to Wrigley Field.

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.

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.

Big Star is a bourbon and beer-focused, taco-slinging, late-night honky-tonk located across the street from Wrigley Field. Executive Chef Paul Kahan and Chef de Cuisine Julie Warpinski’s menu, inspired by authentic Mexican street food, is complemented by an extensive house-selected single barrel bourbon program. The taqueria’s soundtrack of classic country and rock & roll is selected and spun by our bar staff. Big Star Wrigleyville can host semi-private functions for 15 - 150 guests on our 2nd floor, and full restaurant buyouts for up to 350 guests. The 2nd floor space overlooks Gallagher Way & Wrigley Field and has retractable windows that give the space an open air feel, weather permitting.

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!

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!