Top Chicago Opening Party Venues
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Choosing your opening party venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect venue in Chicago. You’ll want to consider everything from the aesthetics of the space to any in-house amenities and services. Luckily, PartySlate makes it easy with our Find Venues page. Use the filters to narrow your search — taking into account everything from your guest count to specific catering preferences. Once you’ve set your filters, scroll down to search our curated list. Look for the “featured” tag for PartySlate’s top recommendations. With PartySlate, finding your ideal Chicago venue has never been easier.
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Eataly Chicago
43 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA- Spaces for 50-1,200 Guests
- 6 Restaurants
- 1 Bar
- 1 Winery
Like to party? At Eataly Chicago, so do we! Whether you are a group of three or 1,200, looking for a casual reception, or organizing a formal dinner, let Eataly Chicago customize the perfect event for your next birthday celebration, client outing, team-building session, bridal shower, and more! Pricing for events at Eataly Chicago starts at $25 per person. When you book your special event at Eataly Chicago, you can enjoy pasta served tableside out of a wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano®, sample over 20 varieties of wood-fired Neopolitan pizzas on an endless buffet, or experience the bounty of the Mediterranean in the form of one of our exquisite raw and cooked seafood platters. About Eataly Founded in Turin in 2007, Eataly is the largest artisanal Italian food and wine marketplace in the world. Eataly Chicago is a product of the collaboration between founder Oscar Farinetti and his American partners Mario Batali, Joe and Lidia Bastianich, and Adam and Alex Saper.
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse – River North
33 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA- Spaces for 14-250 Guests
- 4 Restaurants
- 1 Event Space
Sophistication, charm and sports history blend together in this historic landmark building in the heart of River North, creating one of Chicago’s most distinctive private dining experiences. Every event, from business and social gatherings to rehearsal dinners, held at Harry Caray’s is customized to meet each client’s individual needs. We are happy to help you enhance your events with uplighting, custom linens, flowers, A/V equipment, live entertainment and branded gift shop items.
W Chicago - City Center
172 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA- Spaces for 40-450 Guests
- 5 Hotels
- 5 Ballrooms
Inspire creativity here in the heart of downtown Chicago with a meeting or event at our hotel. Whether you are looking to host a toast or get down to business, the dynamic, recently renovated meeting rooms and spaces at W Chicago - City Center provide perfect setting for your needs.
Girl & the Goat
809 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA- Spaces for 26-200 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Event Space
Stephanie Izard's Girl & the Goat opened in 2010 as one of the first restaurants on Chicago's iconic Restaurant Row in the West Loop, with the purpose of offering strong, cosmopolitan flavors to our local community (and guests!). Our desire to serve guests like family hasn't changed since then (and neither have our Green Beans), but our seasonal flavors, cocktails, wine, and locally-sourced beer have. Since its debut on December 1, 2010, the "Underground Goat" has hosted a range of unique events ranging from business meetings to engagements and everything in between. Up to 24 people can be seated around one huge table and up to 26 guests can be seated around two tables at the UG. The UG isn't your average private dining room. Your party will be brought downstairs, through the restaurant, and into the Goat's "staff only" areas. You'll find a pleasant, candle-lit space that mirrors the relaxed, rustic vibe of the main dining room once you arrive. It also houses our incredible wine collection and has its own sound and lighting system that can be customized to meet the needs of any occasion. You can start your evening with your favorite beverage: beer, wine, champagne, or a unique cocktail. When dinner begins, your server will lead you and your guests through the upcoming gourmet adventure! Your family-style menu contains 13 dishes developed by Chef Stephanie to highlight the finest of our seasonally changing menu, which will always accommodate any dietary restrictions. We hope you'll make a night of it, and we'd be delighted to welcome you anytime after 4:30pm when the doors open. Please contact us for additional information or to book your next event!
Chicago Chop House
60 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA- Spaces for 80-340 Guests
- 2 Restaurants
Historic Chicago dining is more than just a theme at Chicago Chop House; it’s a way of life. Guests stepping into the restaurant’s immaculately restored, century-old Victorian brownstone building brings diners into the city’s past, when meat packers, politicians, and gangsters dined on succulent steaks in luxurious rooms. More than 1,400 historical photos tell the tale of old Chicago throughout three dining rooms surrounded by hunter green walls and lit by glowing sconces. And just like the power players of Chicago’s yesteryears, guests partake on dishes that embody the flavors that made our city one of the best dining experiences. Our all USDA beyond Prime menu of awe-inspiring 24-ounce porterhouses, 26-oz Tomahawks, and 22-ounce prime ribs bathe the senses in prime-aged flavor. Chicago Chop House is also one of the only restaurants in Chicagoland to serve Miyazakigyu A5 filets, unique and succulent beef known for its delicate flavor and tenderness and the last restaurant to butcher most of their meat in-house. Guests can pair their meals with a glass or bottle of wine from our international menu that includes more than 650 selections; a list that has won nine “Awards of Excellence” and “Best of” awards from Wine Spectator, and an Award of Distinction from Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Chicago Chop House bestows each and every guest with exceptional quality, flavor, service, and ambiance that few can match and none can surpass.
Cindy's Rooftop
12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA- Spaces for 20-40 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
The jewel in the crown of The Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, Cindy's is our rooftop restaurant and open-air terrace with panoramic views of Millennium Park, the Art Institute, Lake Michigan, and beyond. With seasonal freshness reflected in both food and drink, the rooftop dons the relaxed ambience of a Great Lakes beach house with a view. Executive Chef Christian Ragano, creator of Glencoe’s much loved Guildhall, and former Chef de Cuisine at NoMi, joins forces with Chef de Cuisine Jeff Arasi, and renowned Spirit Guide and alumni of The Violet Hour, Nandini Khaund, to bring classic comfort and culinary invention via large format style dining over cocktails and apothecaries.
Untitled Supper Club
111 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA- Spaces for 48-175 Guests
- 3 Restaurants
- 1 Event Space
The team at Untitled Chicago would love to plan your next event. Untitled Supper Club can accommodate groups of 15 to 750 people. So, whether you require a small cocktail reception or a larger celebration with presentations, dinner, and entertainment, the private dining staff at Untitled Supper Club will customize every last detail according to your budget and vision. Located in the River North neighborhood of Chicago, Untitled Supper Club takes after Prohibition-era speakeasies - meaning low profile, low light, craft cocktails, champagne and secret entrances. For a "speakeasy," the space should feel anything but quaint, clocking in at 18,000 square feet with a hidden outdoor patio planned along Carroll Street. The restaurant space at Untitled Chicago is divided in several different rooms, including a "library" with velvet booths and a separate lounge with a 30-foot bar. So no matter what type of event space you need for your celebration, Untitled Supper Club would be thrilled to host you and your guests.
The Park West
322 West Armitage Avenue, North Side, Chicago, IL, USA- Spaces for 300-800 Guests
- 1 Theater
This historic theater has been an integral part of Chicago’s entertainment scene since it opened as the Lane Court vaudeville and movie theater in 1916. In 1977 we transformed into Park West, the iconic Chicago concert and special event facility. Flexibility, exclusivity and convenient City location combined with over 40 years’ experience, professional production and venue staffs and in-house A/V make Park West the ideal location for a corporate or social celebration, business presentation, fashion show, gala, benefit concert, awards ceremony, product launch etc. Park West can hold up to 900 people for receptions and can comfortably seat groups of 100 to 700. The versatility of the space allows Park West to function as the perfect location for meetings requiring heavy AV, live entertainment, seated dinners, and dancing. 11,000 square-foot facility with 5 tiered levels, 2 balconies, 7 bars, and comfortable booths/beautiful and practical in design. What’s So Special About Us? Park West is an important part of Chicago history – the theater has been in this location for over 100 years, producing live performances and events as Park West for 40+ years.
Avg response time 4-6 hrs
101 Chicago
101 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA- Spaces for 150-300 Guests
Located in the heart of Chicago's Mag Mile, step into a world of refined elegance at The 101 Chicago. Our exclusive event spaces, spanning three distinct restaurants and private dining rooms, include a ground floor bar and covered patio, rooftop with skyline views, private dining room and lounge on the 20th floor and corporate meeting rooms on the 19th floor. These unique and beautifully designed spaces, as well as our exquisite culinary program and exceptional service, set the stage for unforgettable events. Consider The 101 for your next bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, rooftop bachelorette party, farewell brunch, corporate luncheon, holiday party, business meeting, team gathering or celebration, we have the perfect space to accommodate you and your guests.
A Little Photo Studio
2868 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA- Spaces for 45-60 Guests
- 1 Event Space
A Little Photo Studio is a photography studio, print house and event space. With an emphasis on community, we strive to foster creative diversity while being both playful and professional. As a team of like-minded professionals, we provide an artistic eye through storytelling. We ensure high standards of fine-art products while also staying current with client needs and trends. Our studio goal is to provide not only a tangible final product, but also a memorable experience within a seamless flow from beginning to end.
Skokie Banquet & Conference Center
5300 W Touhy Ave, Skokie, IL 60077, USA
Stan Mansion
2408 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647, USAStan Mansion has previously hosted a variety of special occasions and events, including weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, and concerts. With a variety of rooms and event spaces and unique layout, hosts of events at Stan Mansion are able to choose a room that would best fit the type of event. The ballrooms at Stan Mansion can accommodate up to 300 people each and there is a recently renovated bar and lounge for guests to explore. The experienced staff at Stan Mansion will help create food and beverage packages for your event. Staff will also help to decorate the room in accordance to your theme. To add some fun to the event, the Stan Mansion ballrooms are able to have bouncy houses or inflatables!
Impact House
200 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60606, USA- Spaces for 8-200 Guests
- 2 Event Spaces
- 3 Meeting Spaces
About us: Impact House is a 40,000 square-foot work club specifically for the city's Funders and Changemakers. The purpose of Impact House is to connect, serve and support Chicago's granting organizations and impact leaders. Its inclusive member community is committed to working together, intentionally sharing ideas and resources, to operate with greater efficiency while advancing Chicago's Impact goals. Neighborhood details We are located in the heart of the West Loop in Downtown Chicago. Our neighborhood is bursting with attractions, excellent eateries, shopping, and more. Logistics: Our 40,000 square foot, 3 floor unit is equipped with various classrooms, conference rooms, large meeting spaces, a bar and lounge, as well as inviting open areas with first come first serve seating. Room setups are very flexible, depending on the nature of your event. Our team is happy to accommodate various needs, inquire today to learn more! Public Transportation: Impact House is closely situated near the Washington Blue Line stop, the Washington & Wells Brown, Pink, Purple, and Orange line stops, the Ogilvie Transportation Center, Divvy stations, and more! Parking: The Poetry Parking Garage (201 W Madison) iParkit Express (217 W Washington) SpotHero (https://spothero.com/) Rates associated with booking the space: Our nonmember, standard rates are charged hourly, and vary depending on the space that is reserved. Please inquire for additional details.
Bar Lupo
Chicago, IL, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
At Bar Lupo parties are our business. Our team is here seven days a week to ensure an exceptional level of service from inquiry to execution (and on to your next event). We can accommodate groups from 2 – 250 and we offer both on-site and off-site catering. From an intimate cocktail party to a private executive dinner to a grand gala, let us make your next event an overwhelming success.
Smoke Daddy, Wrigleyville
3636 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613, USA- Spaces for 18-300 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
Smoke Daddy is world-class BBQ in the heart of Wicker Park and now, the heart of Wrigleyville. We believe BBQ is a true homegrown American meal. Curated and smoked to be enjoyed together for lip-smacking, slow-cooked, savory goodness. Our Wrigleyville Locations offers options for Private and Semi-Private Spaces that are sure to be perfect for your cocktail party, BBQ Buffeg, or family gathering! ▪️ Buffet or Family-Style Service ▪️ Drink packages available including classic Smoke Daddy cocktails ▪️ Available for Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner 7 days a week ▪️ Live Music ▪️ 32 TVs
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 Grand Aberie
910 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Copernicus Center
5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630, USA
Space 1858
1858 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA- Spaces for 50-80 Guests
Chicago's best small event space for birthdays, baby showers, weddings, and more! Set up and decorate the space to customize your next event. No restrictions for food and catering.
Avg response time 2-4 hrs