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  The Office - The Aviary

  955 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

  • Spaces for 30 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  The Office is an intimate speakeasy located just beneath The Aviary, serving classically themed cocktails and vintage spirits. In The Office, sip on rare, antique spirits or enjoy traditional cocktails created by our professional bartenders. Not in the mood for any of the cocktails on our menu? Choose Dealer's Choice and our bartenders will create a one-of-a-kind drink using your favorite tastes and spirits. Exclusive to The Office, there are also delectable culinary options. It's an opportunity to use all of your senses — sight, smell, sound, temperature, and taste. The Aviary is one such location. This cocktail bar is the idea of chefs Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas. The Aviary is a playground where your expectations of a night out drinking are tested and redefined. The Aviary is known for its innovative cocktail presentations, such as the In-The-Rocks, Vacuum Pot, and The Porthole, but it's also known for its cutting-edge ice program and exquisite food. The Aviary was named to Food & Wine Magazine's list of America's Best New Bars, Esquire's list of Best Bars in America, and the James Beard Foundation's award for Outstanding Bar Program in the United States as a result of these programs. For smaller groups, The Office is ideal. This cozy, private speakeasy, located downstairs from the Aviary, can accommodate groups of up to 30 people. The Office offers a more traditional beverage menu as well as light family-style fare. Please complete the form on our website to request a private event at The Aviary, and we will contact you as soon as possible.

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  Boqueria

  807 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

  • Spaces for 50-70 Guests

  The placement of Boqueria in the center of the West Loop's Fulton Market District provides three unique spaces for groups and parties to gather. Large events may also be held at the facility, which can be hired out in its entirety. The cocktail area, which is sandwiched between floor-to-ceiling windows and the bustling bar, is the ideal setting for festivities directly beneath the glow of the Fulton Market sign at night. The main dining area puts your guests in close proximity to the excitement at the bar while still giving them with a private spot to relax. The open-kitchen dining room combines the open kitchen and dining space together to provide a more intimate atmosphere where guests may receive a front-row seat to the activities of the cooks in their kitchen. If you would like more information about renting event space at our Fulton Market District tapas bar and restaurant, please send us an email with the specifics of your event and we will respond as soon as we can. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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  Bottom Lounge

  1375 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

  • Spaces for 210-330 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Loft

  Bottom Lounge, an 18,000-square-foot music venue and restaurant in Chicago's buzzing West Loop district, offers a variety of customizable event venues for every occasion. Bottom Lounge can accommodate a variety of events ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale productions. In addition to having an in-house event planner as well as a fully-stocked bar, we are prepared to offer unique packages that will help you bring your specific idea to reality. Whether it's in the upper warehouse-loft area, on the rooftop terrace, or in the main music room, our diverse venues will create a lasting impression on your guests and colleagues. If you are looking for a convenient site that is easily accessible by vehicle or public transit, we can accommodate your needs. We also have comprehensive staging, lighting, and video capabilities. Allow our experts to assist you in planning birthday parties, wedding receptions, and family gatherings, as well as organising the ideal corporate party, wrap party, reunion, or live performance for you and your guests.

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  Smith & Wollensky Chicago

  318 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA

  • Spaces for 50-700 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Take advantage of a private event area with a view of the Chicago River and the city skyline as a background. The setting is ideal for groups of any size, whether for business or pleasure. Easy proximity to major hotels, conference centers, and the Magnificent Mile – as well as valet parking and easy-to-access parking Wireless Internet access is provided at no charge and is safe and confidential. There is no doubt about it: the sights are spectacular. THE ADVANTAGE OF LIVING IN CHICAGO Both large and small groups might benefit from having their own space. Full and partial venue buyouts for groups of 400 or more people are available. Views of the Chicago River and Skyline are breathtaking. The hotel is conveniently located in the center of Chicago. Parking and public transit are both easily accessible. Complimentary WiFi that is private and secure SPACE FOR SAFE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES There's plenty of room for comfortable, socially isolated sitting. Enjoy a productive working dinner or lunch meeting in one of our private rooms or on our expansive, heated patio with views of the city. TECHNOLOGY FOR IN-HOUSE AND REMOTE MEETINGS We have the room and equipment to support virtual meetings with colleagues all over the world, and we offer secured, private Wi-Fi available only for those attending a Private Event. Organize an all-day conference or retreat that includes catered breaks throughout the day.

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  Gajin

  950 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

  • Spaces for 70-100 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Gaijin by Chef Paul Virant is Chicago’s first okonomiyaki restaurant, offering both Hiroshima and Osaka styles of the savory Japanese pancake. A self-described gaijin, or “outsider” in Japanese, Virant playfully embraces this perspective and honors traditional preparations and techniques, as well as his well-known passion for pickling and preserving. Designed to deliver a lively and interactive culinary experience, the 60-seat space is anchored by a custom 12-foot griddle and chef’s counter and offers individual Hiroshima teppan griddles for table service. The dessert menu features kakigori, a shaved ice dessert, along with mochi donuts and other Japanese-inspired treats. The bar program showcases highballs and a focused selection of beer – including a Moody Tongue-Gaijin collaboration house lager, sake, Japanese whisky, and wine. We can’t wait to see you at Gaijin!

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  The Hotel Chicago

  Marriott Hotel, 333 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA

  • Spaces for 16-350 Guests
  • 15 Hotels
  • 3 Ballrooms
  • 12 Meeting Spaces

  Hotel Chicago, as the crown jewel of the Marina City complex in River North, is the ideal venue for your next meeting or special occasion. Enjoy over 10,000 square feet of elegant meeting and event space, many of which include floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Lake Michigan. Hotel Chicago, a member of Marriott's Autograph Collection, is the ideal location for your next meeting or convention. Social Events Whether it’s been dubbed a party, a gala, or a fantastic soirée, your next event will fit perfectly at the Hotel Chicago. In one of our luxurious event venues, you can throw a birthday or anniversary party. On our 36-foot video wall, inspire your group with a film. We can accommodate any type of event with our adaptable meeting rooms, which include over 7,000 square feet of modern ballroom space. Make your guest list now, have a look around, and give us a call when you're ready to celebrate. Weddings In the heart of Chicago, have an utterly spectacular wedding. The Hotel Chicago specializes in making fantasies come true for every bride and groom dreaming of an absolutely spectacular celebration. Our talented event crew will precisely prepare every detail of your wedding, from the rehearsal dinner to the ceremony and celebration. Our elegant property's over 10,000 square feet of inside space may be turned into your perfect setting, giving you the day of your dreams that you'll never forget. Corporate Events Hotel Chicago, as the crown jewel of the Marina City complex in River North, is the ideal venue for your next meeting or special occasion. Enjoy nearly 10,000 square feet of elegant meeting and event space, many of which have floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Lake Michigan. Hotel Chicago, a member of Marriott's Autograph Collection, is the ideal location for your next meeting or convention.

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  The Loyalist

  177 N Ada St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

  • Spaces for 38 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  At Smyth + The Loyalist, we approach everything we do with warmth, vitality, and craftsmanship, with a few surprises thrown in for good measure. Our objective is to make your event a thoughtful, personalized experience from start to finish, whether you choose our private dining room or a buyout of Smyth or The Loyalist. Our private dining area, which is located on the lower floor, harmoniously integrates the personalities of the two restaurants to which it caters. With an exposed brick wall and distressed wood beams throughout, the area is reminiscent of a stylish yet homey urban loft. The old leather couch and forest-themed backdrop behind it provide warmth to the space, while the richly grained dark wood tables offer playfulness. With audio/visual capabilities, the tiny area is ideal for both celebrations and business events. The Loyalist Meets Smyth is a unique way to experience a private dinner that we have developed. This innovative family-style dining experience marries The Loyalist's French-inspired meals with Smyth's culinary vision to create an engaging, convivial evening of exceptional bites. The chefs carefully create each menu based on seasonality and frequently include delicacies not found at either restaurant. This one-of-a-kind, family-style experience may accommodate up to twenty people. The ocean's bounty is featured boldly and gently throughout the menu at Smyth, and innovation ebbs and flows from it. Our private dinner experience begins with a half-hour of canapés and beverages, followed by a ten-course seated tasting menu. A buyout of our light and airy main dining area can accommodate larger gatherings. This exclusive event will begin with a cocktail hour of passed canapés, followed by a seated tasting menu at our handcrafted wood tables.

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  Elske

  1350 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

  Elske requires that all of our visitors and personnel wear a mask while on the premises. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19, we urge that you stay at home. Please show consideration for our personnel and your fellow diners. Thank you for your understanding and support at this difficult time. We are looking forward to having you as our guest for dinner! Elske's private dining room was designed to be a welcoming, relaxed area where family and friends can come together to relax and enjoy delectable cuisine in Atlanta. Chefs David and Anna Posey's food is a fusion of soulful cooking with modern techniques and an open, wood-fired hearth, which they created at their home. A small or large gathering, dinner, or cocktails and snacks are all possible in this setting. For each of these events, we offer a package that is tailored to your needs.

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  Great Central Brewing

  221 N Wood St, Chicago, IL 60612, USA

  Every day, we put forth the effort to serve ideas and our community with passion, vigor, and muscle. We are committed to ensuring that the Chicago-born spirit of creativity continues to pulse and thrive around the world. For the simple reason that there is always a solution, always a means to go forward. Great Central Brewing Company was founded in 2015 by two friends who are passionate about beer, like bringing their ideas to life, and want to make a positive contribution to the craft beer world. It was named after the Great Central Train Station, which was once the hub of our country's economy. We hope you like the beer! Trains circulated through Chicago like veins and arteries, linking people, places, and plans. Chicago was a city of veins and arteries. Makers from all over the world gathered to the Great Central Marketplace to trade their wares and ideas with one another. That is why we are known as Great Central Brewing Company; we want to pay tribute to this "great central" legacy via everything we make as a team. We create excellent, time-tested beers. We are not influenced by fashion and believe in what is always wonderful. This time-honored technique of brewing, in our opinion, promotes a traditional Chicago attitude: work hard, be kind to one another, and occasionally enjoy a drink with your neighbors.

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  City Cruises Chicago

  Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

  • Spaces for 150-749 Guests
  • 4 Boats

  On Chicago's Lake Michigan or Chicago River, our all-inclusive events combine an intriguing venue, delectable eating, and incredible entertainment to create an unforgettable experience. Allow our in-house professionals to assist you every step of the way as you plan a one-of-a-kind event for you and your group. Weddings On the lake, say "I do." Your marriage and vows will have a backdrop befitting of your moment with customisable ceremony and reception settings. Allow our skilled wedding planners to handle the details so you can focus on enjoying your special day. Social Are you planning a get-together with your closest friends and family? We have the ideal location for you! Our dedicated onboard personnel is here to ensure that your special day runs smoothly, whether it's a milestone birthday or anniversary. Corporate Come aboard and get away from your work! Your team has the right environment to get together to celebrate, create, and learn, whether you're having a team–building event, corporate happy hour, or anything in between. The Odyssey Lake Michigan is a four-level dining vessel with three climate-controlled dining decks on the inside and two viewing decks on the outside. Plated meals are available onboard, as well as onboard entertainment and elegant touches throughout the yacht. The Odyssey Chicago River is a glass-enclosed, single-level, climate-controlled dining ship that cruises the Chicago River. Elegant plated eating is available onboard, along with architectural narration and up-close views of Chicago's renowned architecture. The Spirit of Chicago is a four-story dining ship with three climate-controlled dining decks and two observation decks on the outside. Buffet-style food, onboard DJ entertainment, and interactive activities are available throughout the vessel. The newly remodeled Chicago Elite is ideal for any event of up to 150 guests, with two completely covered, climate-controlled decks and an open-air skydeck affording panoramic views of Chicago's spectacular skyline.

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  63rd St. Beach House

  4100 N Long Ave, Chicago, IL 60641, USA

  • Spaces for 300-3,020 Guests
  • 1 Museum
  • 1 Landmark

  6300 S. Lake Shore Drive (E. Hayes Drive @ Lake Michigan) is the address for 63rd Street Beach in Jackson Park. This beach offers a wide range of amenities to visitors. Stop by Belly Up for delicious Jamaican cuisine, or Leave With a Smile for snacks and drinks. Restrooms, interactive water fountains, showers, and meeting rooms are all available to beachgoers at the historic beach house. It is possible to rent the beach house. In 1871, the renowned Central Park designers, Olmsted & Vaux, built Jackson Park, as well as the adjacent Midway Plaisance and Washington Park. By 1888, the region had a paved beach built of granite bricks that covered the whole lakefront in Jackson Park. Given that untreated sewage was being poured into Lake Michigan at the time, it's no surprise that the beaches were used as paved walkways for strolling or promenading rather than wading or bathing. When Chicago's ingenious Drainage Canal was completed in 1899 and began transporting sewage to other sites, the lakefront became a popular spot for public swimming. After receiving several requests from South Side residents for larger beaches at the turn of the century, the South Park Commissioners opted to expand the beach sand area. In 1914, they devised a new plan for the landfill, and three years later, the 10-acre beach extension was completed. By 1919, an elegant bathing pavilion had been built near to the beach as part of this concept. The bathing pavilion, now known as the 63rd Street Beach House, was renovated by the Chicago Park District in 2000. The 63rd Street Beach House is a beautiful Classical Revival structure. The remarkable structure was designed by South Park Commission in-house architects. The magnificent exposed-aggregate concrete building, completed in 1919, takes full advantage of Lake Michigan with its open balconies and loggias (ground-level open-air galleries), allowing for lovely lake vistas and nice breezes. Bathrooms and baths, medical facilities, and separate courtyards for men and women with hundreds of wooden changing booths were all given in the past. The open courtyards are now tastefully landscaped places with an interactive water element, rather than wooden booths (made possible by the Max Schiff Foundation).

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  Midwest Coast Brewing Company

  2137 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60612, USA

  • Spaces for 100-140 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  From corporate functions to rehearsal dinners or casual get togethers, Midwest Coast Brewing has you covered.

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  Odyssey Cruises Chicago

  600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

  • Spaces for 200-749 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Boats
  • 2 Waterfront

  Odyssey Cruises Chicago — now operating as City Cruises, part of the City Experiences family — brings private events and celebrations onto the water in the heart of downtown Chicago. Departing from two locations, the company operates two distinctive Odyssey vessels: the Odyssey Chicago River and the Odyssey Lake Michigan. The Odyssey Chicago River is a glass-enclosed, climate-controlled single-deck dining vessel that accommodates up to 200 guests. It cruises the main branch of the Chicago River, passing landmarks such as Marina City, the Merchandise Mart, and Willis Tower — all while guests dine and celebrate from a panoramic floating vantage point. The Odyssey Lake Michigan is a multi-deck yacht berthed at Navy Pier that hosts up to 749 guests across three climate-controlled dining decks and an open-air rooftop lounge. The vessel is suited for large weddings, galas, and corporate events where guests move between indoor dining and outdoor deck views of the Chicago skyline and lakefront. All-inclusive event packages include chef-prepared cuisine, DJ entertainment, an in-house event coordinator, and customizable menus across brunch, lunch, and dinner sailings.

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  Mystic Blue Cruises by Entertainment Cruises

  Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

  Cruising on a charter yacht around magnificent surroundings converts any gathering into a world-class experience, regardless of the type of event you're throwing. Your guests will enjoy delectable cuisine and a new perspective on the city, while you will appreciate the many thanks you will receive for helping to make a wonderful event even more memorable. Our company's brand history extends back nearly a century, to the foundation of Boston Harbor Cruises in Massachusetts in 1926, and Hornblower Group on the west coast of the United States in 1980. We have a long history of experience and innovation across our expanding portfolio, and we have consistently reinvented the marine hospitality business. Our offers include water-based activities, land-based experiences, overnight cruise experiences, and ferry and transportation services, and we now have a presence in 111 nations and territories as well as 125 U.S. cities. Our sea and land-based activities include City Cruises, a sub-brand that offers dining, sightseeing, and special events.

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  Spirit of Chicago

  Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

  • Spaces for 20-236 Guests
  • 1 Boat

  From sightseeing cruises to dinner cruises, everything is better when done on the sea. The Spirit of Chicago is ready to take you on a tour of the city. With a lunch, dinner, or specialty cruise, you may eat, drink, and dance while taking in the beautiful skyline. Your taste buds will be delighted by the Spirit menu, which features a range of culturally-inspired meals made with fresh, organic ingredients. Spirit is a great place for every occasion, from romantic meals for two to business events. Let's have a party! There is nothing like it on the land: On the top deck, there is a rooftop lounge. Three internal decks with panoramic windows, each with its own climate control system. Menus featuring vegetarian and gluten-free alternatives have been included. Live DJs, large dance floors, and full-service bars are all available. Admiral Richard M. Navy Pier is known as "the People's Pier," and it is Chicago's lakefront jewel, inviting everybody and providing dynamic, diversified experiences via partnerships and activities that stimulate exploration and amazement. Guests have flocked to enjoy the Pier's 50 acres of unrivaled activities and experiences since it reopened in 1995, bringing in more than 180 million visitors since then. In 2021, Navy Pier will continue to transform into an accessible, year-round focal point for Chicago's many arts and cultural treasures, while also expanding its offerings.

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  ForthLevel

  845 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

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  Virgin Hotels Chicago

  203 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

  • Spaces for 100 Guests
  • 1 Hotel
  • 1 Ballroom

  Whether you’re planning a private party, nuptials, wedding shower, or dog’s first birthday, there are all sorts of checklists needed to make your way from great idea to great event. That’s where we come in—our people and spaces live to see your ideas shine. So think big or let loose. Go fanciful or go fun. Plan every little point or let us sweat the small stuff. Whatever you can dream, we can deliver. And because we know dynamic space is just as important as headspace, we offer the entire hotel to your shindig when you host an event or private party. Make Virgin Hotels your private event space or wedding venue in downtown Chicago.

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  Elephant & Castle Pub And Restaurant Wabash

  185 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

  • Spaces for 17-60 Guests
  • 2 Restaurants
  • 2 Bars
  • 1 Outdoor

  Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant on Wabash Avenue brings the warmth of a classic British pub to the heart of downtown Chicago, just steps from the Chicago Theatre and within easy reach of the Riverwalk and Millennium Park. The exposed brick walls, ornate woodwork, and framed Britannia-inspired artwork set a convivial tone that works as naturally for a corporate lunch as it does for a birthday celebration or a group watching the match. The venue offers two dedicated event spaces. The Bass Room, located on the lower level, is a fully private banquet room with its own satellite bar, full A/V capabilities including screens, projectors, and microphones, and flexible setup options — banquet, cocktail, U-shape, or theatre — for up to 35 seated or 55 standing guests. For smaller casual gatherings, the semi-private Bar Area accommodates up to 17 seated or 30 standing, with access to the outdoor patio. Full restaurant buyouts are also available for larger social and corporate events. Menus range from buffet packages designed for group sharing to custom platters, plated dinners, and bar packages.

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  Haymarket Pub & Brewery

  737 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA

  • Spaces for 350-400 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Bar
  • 1 Brewery

  Haymarket Pub & Brewery is a brewpub and event venue located at 737 W Randolph St in Chicago's Randolph Street corridor. The name pays tribute to Chicago's Haymarket Square — site of the 1886 Haymarket Affair, a labor demonstration that helped establish the eight-hour workday and inspired May Day observances around the world. That history informs the brewery's identity as a place for working people of all kinds, a welcoming spot to gather after a long day. The venue's private event space, The Haymarket Tavern, accommodates semi-private gatherings of up to 40 guests in a reserved section of the back bar and dining room, or full buyouts for groups of 100 or more — with complete venue buyouts available for up to 350 guests. The space comes equipped with two pool tables, two dart boards, seven flat-screen TVs, a 100-inch HD projector screen, and a full sound system. Haymarket's kitchen offers buffet packages, à la carte banquet options, and beverage packages, with food and beverage minimums that vary by date and season.

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  Claudia

  540 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA

  Chef Trevor Teich is a Chicago native who has worked at some of the country's top restaurants, including L2O (which has three Michelin stars), NoMi (which has one star), Acadia (which has two stars), as well as Twist by Pierre Gagnaire in Las Vegas, where he is currently the executive chef (Gagnaire was voted best chef in the world in 2015 by Le Chef List of The Best Chefs in the World). CLAUDIA is his latest culinary venture, and it brings his culinary perspective to Chicago. An thrilling multi-course supper that develops like a well-paced tale, complete with unexpected twists and shocks, will be served. We are able to meet any dietary requirements. We also have vegan and vegetarian alternatives, and we ask that you kindly contact us at info@claudiarestaurant.com before scheduling your experience so that we can guarantee that we can plan appropriately. A thrilling 8-10-course supper that develops like a well-paced tale full of fascinating turns and surprises, CLAUDIA is a culinary adventure. Expect to spend around 3 hours on this adventure. It is a unique 10-15 course tasting menu experience that includes a front row seat in our kitchen, while still remaining small and intimate in size. Please allow 4 hours for your visit at The Chef's Table. In the Bar, you may enjoy fanciful drinks and Chef Trevor Teich's a la carte food, which includes modern and classic French-inspired meals. Claudia's well-balanced beverage program and wine list add to the overall feel of the warm and friendly venue. The deposit required to secure your reservation will be added to your final bill.

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