Top South Barrington Venues

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Located at 22 Crystal Lake Plaza, Crystal Lake, IL, in the northwest Chicagoland suburbs! We are a family-owned business that specializes in events for 200 guests or less and we are the best multi-use space and the perfect, affordable alternative to larger and more expensive venues in the area. The venue sits in Crystal Lake Plaza for convenient parking and easy guest access. Beautifully decorated with optional house linens and the interior of the space features a bar, wooden dance floor, and a glass storefront with sheer curtains. Additionally, the space has optional food and beverage packages to choose from!

Westin Chicago North Shore offers event spaces for your next celebration in Wheeling, Illinois.

• Spaces for 420-480 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering, a formal occasion or a full-scale convention, our experienced staff is ready to assist you with every detail to ensure a successful event. Stay at our DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Libertyville - Mundelein, in Mundelein, Illinois, a northwest Chicago suburb. Convenient to US-45 and IL-94, and only 45 minutes north of O’Hare International Airport (ORD), our hotel offers personal and engaging service. Enjoy our signature warm chocolate chip cookie at welcome. Savor phenomenal dishes and urban ambiance at Karma Pub. Admire the Prairie-style decor featuring one-of-a-kind stained glass front doors and solid hardwood furniture. Our glass-enclosed pool is open year round, and the fully equipped fitness center is available 24 hours a day. Choose from 183 guest rooms in standard or deluxe styles or with two-room suite options. Relax in a king-, queen- or double-sized bed and enjoy complimentary WiFi, premium channels on a 42-inch flat-screen HDTV, a refrigerator and a rain forest shower head. Host a wedding on our landscaped courtyard or coordinate a casual barbecue on the patio. Our 8,350 sq. ft. ballroom divides into eight rooms, each accommodating up to 70 people. Reserve the full ballroom for a gala for 450 guests or a conference for 500 colleagues. We also provide two additional meeting rooms, one boardroom, banquet catering, and A/V and videoconferencing services.

• Spaces for 25-80 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

Tuscany Wheeling is a premier dining destination in the North Shore known for it's elegant ambiance and incredible cuisine. Whether you are looking for an intimate space or a full restaurant buyout, their team of planners will work with you to ensure your event is a complete success. Tuscany Wheeling is the perfect spot to celebrate your next rehearsal dinner, wedding, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, wedding shower, baby shower, corporate event, fundraiser, or any other special occasion. Their dedicated and professional staff will exceed your expectations and ensure your event is unforgettable. Tuscany Wheeling's main goal is to satisfy you and your guests. The Tuscany staff handle every event with extreme care and attention to detail.

• Spaces for 200-400 Guests

Our team brings your vision to life with spaces that transform for any occasion. We listen and then bring your vision to life. The Birchstone takes on every detail so you can focus on what matters: making memories. The Birchstone has three unique areas that can be used to create a customized experience. At The Birchstone, we are family. We recognize and understand the importance of your special event. That’s why every member of our team is dedicated to making every occasion extraordinary. We are ready to create what you envision and look forward to bringing your vision to life. The Birchstone has three rooms with seated capacity from 80 to 300 guests and full venue capacity of over 400. For large celebrations such as a wedding, bar/bat mitzvahs and other special events, the Main Hall accommodates up to 220 with a dance floor. For meetings, luncheons, memorial services, bar/bat mitzvahs and other special events, we are able to arrange our spaces to accommodate your guest list with a large ballroom, intimate party spaces, and outdoor seating.

• Spaces for 600-1,800 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Loft 21 is a 31,000 square foot Chicago urban loft styled special event venue and meeting space located on 3 acres of property. Loft 21 will feature the latest in audio, visual, lighting, as well as contemporary furniture and will provide clients a variety of preferred caterers to choose from that best fits their desired cuisine and budget. As a team, we are committed to making every event experience one that the guests will never forget.

• Spaces for 350-500 Guests
• 1 Venue with Activities

Viper Alley in Lincolnshire is a revolutionary private event and concert venue located in the heart of one of Chicago’s most prominent north suburban corporate and residential communities. Viper Alley has a “factory chic” interior and meets today’s demand for flexible event environments that are both casual and upscale and also come fully equipped with our complete kitchen, AV, staging and a six lane private bowling facility. At Viper Alley, we individually customize your lighting, furniture arrangements, menus, and more to meet your personal and specialized needs for each of your events and programs. With the flexible modular floor plan at Viper Alley, we offer catering for up to 500 people with endless possibilities for an unforgettable experience.

• Spaces for 45-550 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Meeting Spaces

Following a $20 million transformation, Chicago Marriott Northwest brings a fully renovated hotel experience to Hoffman Estates, with flexible event spaces suited to celebrations of all scales. The property's renovated lobby features a soaring atrium, and the events facilities — anchored by the 7,480-square-foot Prairie Stone Ballroom — accommodate up to 450 guests for weddings, galas, and private gatherings. The Prairie Stone Ballroom divides into five separate sections, ranging from 572 to 2,475 square feet, allowing the hotel to host everything from large receptions to intimate rehearsal dinners within the same property. A 2,400-square-foot Great Room Terrace provides an adjacent pre-function area for cocktail hours and registration. Additional breakout and meeting rooms add further flexibility for multi-day events or social programming. Chicago Marriott Northwest also specializes in South Asian weddings, with experienced staff familiar with multi-event celebrations including Mehndi, Sangeet, Baraat, and Walima. In-house catering, audiovisual equipment, and a dedicated events team round out the venue's offerings for groups from small gatherings to signature occasions.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Country Club

The Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club has a large clubhouse with excellent decor and delicious food. Groups of up to 250 people can be accommodated in our intimate banquet rooms and outdoor wedding location. Guests can enjoy a spectacular view of our 18-hole championship golf course from our function rooms. When you host your special event at Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club, your guests will be blown away. Bridges, which is open to the public, consistently receives excellent remarks from our visitors. The 8,200-square-foot event space, which includes a spectacular gazebo and waterfall, is ideal for weddings and other special occasions. Style selections ranging from formal to informal meals govern the perfectly accomplished day for large, mid-sized, and small groups. Our outdoor event space is ideal for hosting a memorable occasion. Your wedding is one of life's most important events. Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club's skilled event advisors ensure that your special day is one-of-a-kind and full of lifelong memories. We work with you from the minute you book your wedding to personalize and polish every detail of your celebration. You can have your wedding ceremony here or arrange an afternoon or evening reception separately. Every option is tailored to your personality, style, and budget, from selecting informal, intimate, or sophisticated moods to designing your meal. There are numerous alternatives available, ranging from elaborate dinner receptions to intimate champagne brunches. Construct traditional or contemporary plated meals, stations, or buffets with the help of our expert crew. From the moment your guests arrive, your wedding will be remembered for all the right reasons, from the exciting cocktail hours through the delectable desserts and coffee station.

• Spaces for 24-250 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Country Club

Weddings Makray weddings are filled with romance, elegance, and anticipation. You are surrounded by beauty whether you are inside or outside. Feel the grandeur of our expansive ballroom or be enchanted by the natural beauty of our picturesque fairways. Customize to your heart's content. Our committed crew is here to create a day full of memories that will last a lifetime for groups of 30 to 250 individuals. What is it about a Makray wedding that makes it so special? Contact one of our event planners to find out! Social Makray Memorial Golf Club is a great place to have your next event. Allow your occasion to unfold in timeless beauty, whether it's a celebration, commemoration, or fundraiser, with our magnificent venues that can accommodate 30 to 240 people. Utilize our expansive ballroom, gorgeous terrace patio, or stunning fairways. Corporate Makray Memorial Golf Club is the ideal location for combining work and pleasure. We offer a wide range of golf trips, including corporate, charity, and casual events. Golf outings may accommodate anywhere from 24 to 144 people. With a variety of meeting rooms, multimedia display accommodations, group golf outings, and full banquet services, we make your event stress-free from beverage cart to dinner. Bring the pleasure of a golf course retreat to your next corporate event! Regardless of the occasion, we have services to fit your needs. From our Grand Ballroom to an intimate Golfers' Lounge, you can choose from a number of on-site locations. Our on-site restaurant serves a variety of delectable dishes, ranging from entire banquets to dessert tables and hors d'oeuvres.

• Spaces for 40-265 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

Francesca's Restaurants Group, founded in 1992 by restaurateur Scott Harris, has developed from a modest, inviting Italian restaurant on Chicago's North Clark Street to into a multi-million dollar enterprise. Francesca's Restaurant Group, based in Chicago, now owns and runs 20 Francesca's Restaurants, five Davanti Enoteca locations, five Glazed and Infused locations, Disotto, and Fat Rosie's Taco & Tequila Bar locations, among other things. The concepts include Francesca's Restaurants, which offers handwritten menus of classic Italian favorites in an ambiance of sophisticated comfort; Davanti Enoteca, which is a neighborhood wine bar and restaurant that serves contemporary takes on rustic Italian cuisine; and Glazed and Infused, which is a classic American artisan doughnut shop experience. Through all of its concepts, the multi-unit restaurant business is committed to the original restaurant's founding idea of Italian hospitality, where simple food made with high-quality ingredients and considerate service can transform an ordinary dinner into a memorable occasion. This is the 16th restaurant in the Francesca's Restaurants network, and it serves Italian cuisine. The restaurant, which is located in downtown Barrington, serves up fresh and delectable Italian fare. Despite the fact that the atmosphere is informal, the mood is elegant. You have the option of reserving private event spaces for your gathering. In the biggest private event room, up to 200 guests can comfortably sit at tables and chairs. Additionally, there are a variety of options for hosting a private party including meals from Francesca's Familia. It can be served in a family type setting, an executive style setting, an appetizer reception setting, or catered to another location where you will be hosting your party. A team of event sales managers is ready to assist you in determining which event type is most appropriate for the event you are organizing.

• Spaces for 100-400 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

Take a look at the rooms and spaces that are available at our location. Please come in and have a look at our event venues in person, or contact to set up an appointment for a more personalized tour. For room exclusivity, some events may have minimum capacity or food/drink requirements. On Friday and Saturday evenings, smaller parties may have to share space with other diners/events. For room exclusivity, events may have minimum size or food/drink requirements. The cost of a room varies depending on the number of people in your group and the date and time. Nellie's Band Room The Band Room, or main performance room, is our largest event venue, with a stage area and a large bar on the first floor. For an additional $250 and $100, respectively, you can use our cutting-edge sound system and/or lighting features. We can host and cater for nearly any type of event in this area, not just live music. - Dinners for up to 30 people, seated and plated - Up to 200 people can be served at a buffet. - Up to 400 guests, cash bar with limited food from the normal menu - We can accommodate 400+ guests if this space is combined with the Mezzanine upstairs. The Mezzanine The Mezzanine on the second floor gives a beautiful view of the show as well as a separate bar with access to the rooftop. This space is suitable for smaller gatherings, however there are restrictions on bookings for concerts and other events. Smaller groups of 10 to bigger groups of 125 seats or 200 standing can be accommodated on the Mezzanine. Lower Level Beer Garden On the first level, near the main entrance, there is an outdoor space. Up to 100 individuals can be accommodated. Weather permitting, available seasonally. Rooftop Patio Plan an outdoor event and dine al fresco on the northwest suburbs' only rooftop. The space is next to the Mezzanine on the second floor. Up to 200 people can be accommodated. Weather permitting, available seasonally.

• Spaces for 250-300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

This stunning special event location, located in the gorgeous Lords Park, can accommodate up to 250 guests. The magnificent Pavilion has hardwood flooring, vaulted ceilings, picket doors, wide windows with scenic park views, a covered wrap-around veranda, and outside ceremony grounds with ponds, fountains, and a wooden bridge. Weddings, quinceaneras, bridal and baby showers, birthday/anniversary parties, and so much more are all possible at this site. The Pavilion, a two-story structure built in 1898, is one of the city's most important historical landmarks. It's at 100 Oakwood Boulevard in Lords Park, a 108-acre photographic site in the magnificent historic Lords Park. Groups of up to 250 individuals can use the space; fees vary depending on size and rental terms. The scene of your wedding will be situated against a gorgeous lake with a plethora of trees and flowers. You can exchange vows beside the lake, and move inside for a reception inside the pavilion. The two levels of the historical building are perfect for a night of dancing! The stained glass windows are stunning and create a romantic setting in and of themselves. A wrap-around porch runs the length of the pavilion. On site amenities include: - Dressing rooms for the bride and bridal party - Dressing rooms for the groom and groomsmen - Tables and chairs - Cleanup and setup of the venue - Kitchen (only for prep) - Public parking is available - Large area for dancing! To rent this facility, please call 847-531-7047. You can also send an email to banquets@cityoffelgin.org. We can’t wait to hear from you!

• Spaces for 230 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Country Club
• 1 Venue with Activities

Bartlett Hills Golf Club and Banquets is a public golf course and event venue owned and operated by the Village of Bartlett, Illinois since 1978. Situated on an 18-hole course, the facility has earned recognition as one of the finest golf courses in the Chicago suburbs area, and its banquet operation brings the same care to private events. The main ballroom accommodates up to 230 guests and features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a pond with a lighted fountain, vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, and a grand dance floor. An outdoor veranda extends the space for cocktail hours and ceremonies. The venue hosts one event per day, ensuring dedicated attention for weddings, banquets, quinceañeras, celebrations of life, and other private gatherings. Wedding packages include bar service, linens, fresh flower centerpieces, a wedding cake, and a personal day-of coordinator. The surrounding grounds offer lush landscaping suited for outdoor photography.

• Spaces for 120 Guests
• 1 Event Space

At Park Central Banquet Hall, we offer the space you need for a birthday celebration, a shower, a meeting, or a magnificent patio wedding and reception. A stunning New Orleans-style courtyard with a charming fountain and lush flora, as well as a commercial kitchen, dance floor, and bar, is included in this nicely updated hall. The Rolling Meadows Park District has everything you'll need for an unforgettable event! We are confident that one of our rooms will fulfill your banquet, conference, meeting, shower, wedding, or party demands. All facility rentals include the use of tables and chairs, as well as equipment set-up and take-down and cleaning. A stunning New Orleans-style courtyard with a charming fountain and lush flora, as well as a commercial kitchen, dance floor, and bar, is included in this nicely updated hall. With verification of non-profit status, not-for-profit organizations may receive a $15 discount on the hourly cost. Please provide an official form proving your not-for-profit status, such as the Illinois Department of Revenue Sales Tax Exemption Letter, with your rental permission. The organization's listed address determines whether it is a resident or non-resident. For $75, events at our Park Central and Plum Grove Park Banquet Halls can request use of our Courtyard at Park Central or Pavilion at Plum Grove Park for a ceremony in addition to the reception. The ceremony chairs are set up and taken down for this cost. For $150, we also offer a rehearsal supper the night before your event (if space is available). For more information, please contact the Rentals Supervisor.

• Spaces for 350-1,000 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 3 Total Spaces

Relax at the completely transformed Chicago Marriott Schaumburg, located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, IL. Our newly renovated hotel sits near the highway for easy access to downtown and O’Hare International Airport. Spend a day at the shops of Woodfield Mall or discover another world at LegoLand, both one mile from our hotel. After a productive day at the nearby Schaumburg Convention Center, unwind with a round of golf at TopGolf Chicago. Our hotel offers 16 elevated event venues, a business center, complimentary Wi-Fi and a free shuttle to local destinations. You'll soon be able to experience our transformed MClub Lounge located right off the Lobby. Keep up with your routine in our fully-equipped, 24-hour fitness center. Take a dip in our indoor pool or try our outdoor pool during warm weather. Start your day with a Starbucks® coffee before you step out. At night, unwind at our onsite restaurant with a freshly prepared meal and a craft cocktail from the hotel bar.

• Spaces for 275-300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Waterfront

The Heritage Ballroom at the Edward Schock Centre of Elgin is a city-operated banquet venue in Elgin, Illinois, situated along the Fox River adjacent to scenic Walton Island. The ballroom accommodates up to 275 guests and features floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows overlooking the water — a setting well-suited to weddings, receptions, anniversaries, and milestone celebrations. The space includes a private entrance, coat rooms, a full dance floor, a complete sound system, and audio/visual capabilities. Bar service is available through custom packages, and outside catering is permitted. A bridal suite and groom suite are provided for couples. Beyond the main ballroom, the Centre offers several smaller meeting rooms — including the East and West Conference Rooms, Art Studio, Pioneer Room, and Celebration Room — accommodating groups of 32 to 50 guests for rehearsal dinners, showers, and corporate gatherings. Convenient I-90 access and nearby hotel accommodations make the venue an easy choice for out-of-town guests.

When it comes to elegance and grace, Biltmore is a landmark resort that stands as a tribute to timelessness in a world of passing trends. Featuring Barrington's own private beach, unsurpassed hospitality, great programming, and celebration facilities for the entire family, this resort has something for everyone. Its award-winning dining options include anything from mouthwatering steaks in the Grill Room to casual family dinners at the Beach Club. Championship tennis and golf are only a couple of the activities available to people of all ages. With a View... Weddings in the Park... Your memorable event will be remembered fondly for many years to come! We invite you to let our team of imaginative and trustworthy professionals to create an experience that is unparalleled. We want to give you with more than simply a venue in which to entertain your guests; we want to assist you in creating lasting memories. Ceremonies and receptions for weddings, brunches and showers for anniversaries and birthdays, golf outings and fundraising events are all possible. Contact us now! Your guests will be impressed with the Biltmore!