Top Illinois 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 Illinois. 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 Illinois venue has never been easier.

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    SOPHY Hyde Park Hotel

    1411 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
    • Spaces for 25-120 Guests
    • 1 Restaurant
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Event Space

    Sophisticated and eclectic, SOPHY® Hotel embodies the crafts and passions of art, science, literature, and music that are the inspiration of today’s Hyde Park. At the turn of every corner is an eclectic collection of art that celebrates community and the artists and artisans that create it. Our stunning restaurant, Mesler with our intimate Private Dining Room provides an inspiring setting for 50-75 guests. Begin the celebration with cocktails in our outdoor Sanctuary or in the bar and lounge area followed by vows and a reception in Mesler and our Private Dining Room. Our Opus Suite allows the curious visitor to delight in discoveries at every turn. This spacious suite offers a large living space, a private king bedroom, and a dining area ideal for an intimate gathering of your closest family and friends. 1411 East 53rd Street. 773.289.1003. sophyhotel.com.

    Est. $201/guest
    $12,000 min
    Pricing Details Available
    Avg response time 2-4 hrs
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    Sage Event Space

    North Aurora, IL, USA
    • Spaces for 100-170 Guests

    Choosing the perfect venue is crucial in creating a memorable celebration. At SAGE, we understand that every special day deserves a magical setting. Our venue provides the ideal backdrop for a variety of events, including anniversaries, birthdays, and corporate parties. Our space can accommodate up to 170 guests. With its high ceilings, eclectic lighting and dance floor, it is the perfect canvas to bring your celebration to life. Our experienced team will work with you every step of the way to ensure that every detail is taken care of – from décor and lighting to music and catering. ALL EVENT DECOR IS DONE IN HOUSE

    $1,500 min
    Avg response time 1-2 hrs
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    Remington’s

    20 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
    • Spaces for 12-225 Guests
    • 7 Restaurants

    This energetic and modern restaurant is the perfect place to delight in a meal with friends alongside Millennium Park. Remington's is a classic American grill with an elevated and sophisticated ambience.

    Pricing Details Available
    Avg response time 12-24 hrs
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    The Chicago Hotel Collection River North

    312 W Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
    • Spaces for 42-100 Guests
    • 1 Hotel
    • 1 Event Space
    • 3 Total Spaces

    Located in Chicago's vibrant River North neighborhood, The Chicago Hotel Collection – River North offers a boutique hotel experience ideal for group stays, corporate travel, and social gatherings in the heart of the city. Guests enjoy stylish accommodations with convenient access to Chicago's renowned dining, nightlife, and cultural attractions, making the property a welcoming home base for wedding room blocks, group accommodations, and weekend celebrations. With its central location and contemporary atmosphere, the hotel provides a comfortable setting for guests attending events throughout downtown Chicago.

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    Galleria Marchetti- La Pergola

    825 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA
    • Spaces for 100-200 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 2 Event Spaces
    • 2 Total Spaces

    Steeped in tradition and built on generations of experience, Galleria Marchetti- La Pergola sets the tone for lifelong memories and flawless events. With an unwavering commitment to authenticity, personalized service and attention to every detail, we instill peace of mind in our clients, and create exceptional experiences for each and every guest. At Galleria Marchetti- La Pergola, your satisfaction is the driving force behind all that we do. As a family owned and operated establishment for nearly 30 years, we take pride in our commitment to personalized service, responsiveness and genuine desire to exceed expectations. From our spaces and our food to our staff and level of service, we provide everything you need execute your flawless event. And when it comes to the planning process, we make sure all the details are perfectly in place, so you can relax and enjoy every step of the way. Because here, you’re more than a client — you’re part of our family. We invite you to arrange a visit with us today, and to learn more about the possibilities for your unprecedented event.

    $22,070 min
    Pricing Details Available
    Avg response time 2-4 hrs
  • Featured photo from lululemon Lincoln Park Experiential Store

    lululemon Lincoln Park Experiential Store

    944 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA
    • Spaces for 35-200 Guests
    • 1 Restaurant
    • 3 Theaters
    • 4 Total Spaces

    Welcome to lululemon Lincoln Park! As the first and largest Experiential Store, we are centered on creating connection and fostering relationships, a fundamental core of our brand. Our space is rooted in accessibility and inclusivity, any and all are welcome. Our venue features dual workout studios, expansive locker room facilities, a tranquil meditation lounge, and the renowned lululemon cafe, "The Fuel Space." Your journey to wellbeing through the Chicago community begins here. You can shop, join a weekly class or simply enjoy the company of each other. Our venue is also designed to accommodate a wide range of events. Whether it’s a milestone birthday, an intimate gathering with friends, a corporate team-building event, or any other special occasion, we have the amenities to make it truly memorable!

    Est. $3/guest
    $335 min
    Pricing Details Available
    Avg response time 12-24 hrs
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    Ascione Bistro

    8006 Lincoln Ave, Skokie, IL 60077, USA
    • Spaces for 68-250 Guests
    • 2 Restaurants
    • 1 Bar
    • 2 Event Spaces

    In the heart of Downtown Skokie, we are an Italian-focused, beautifully designed, contemporary dining destination. A comfortably elevated, contemporary approach with exquisite attention to every detail is our focus from the food, to the service, to the atmosphere. Hand-made pastas, rustically honest entrees, and freshly prepared, per order sauces and marinades, are details that we feel are important and are signatures of our dishes and presentations.

    Est. $69/guest
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    HMD Bar and Grill

    Chicago Ridge, IL, USA

    For the convenience of our guests looking for a place to celebrate special events (such as birthdays, business gatherings, baby showers, conferences, holidays, Christmas parties) or just prefer staying away from the noise and excitement in the general area, we offer private rooms with preorder menus ranging from $25 to $75

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    Great Big Game Show Oak Brook

    554 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA

    Great Big Game Show, brought to you by The Escape Game, is a live-hosted game show experience. Two teams come on stage to face off in a battle for points and glory! Our Chicago location is located conveniently inside the Oakbrook Center near numerous dining and retail options. Whether you’re aiming to boost your team’s collaboration or just want a fun team hangout, Great Big Game Show offers a great mix of challenge, collaboration, and connection. Have a birthday coming up? Players celebrating their birthday get their ticket for FREE - just show proof of your date of birth in store. You’ll even get a special spotlight moment during the show that'll make this birthday one-of-a-kind. Driving Directions: Once you're on 22nd Street, turn into the mall area via Spring Road or Route 83. Park near The District section of the mall. We're located near Pinstripes and Maggiano’s. Questions? Contact us at Hello@GreatBigGameShow.com or (872) 259-1008!

    Est. $40/guest
    Avg response time 12-24 hrs
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    Biagio Events and Catering

    4242 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634, USA
    • Spaces for 40-600 Guests
    • 1 Bar
    • 6 Ballrooms
    • 7 Total Spaces

    Biagio Events & Catering has deep roots in the Chicagoland area. As a part of the Suparossa Restaurant Group family, we have been serving the freshest and best quality food since 1957. In fact, our legendary pizza was the first one served at Chicago Fest (now Taste of Chicago) back in the 1970’s. Today, Biagio is proud to be the premier events & catering company in Chicago and throughout the suburbs. In addition to our famous Italian dishes, we also offer a wide variety of other menu specialties. No matter what kind of event or special occasion you are having, our highly experienced professional wedding/event planners and staff will take care of every detail from start to finish. Our wide variety of beautiful facilities and menu options will be sure to delight everyone on your guest list. Whether you are looking to host a formal occasion or want to utilize our express catering services, we can do it all to perfection. Choose from one of our venues to hold your event or we will be happy to come to you.

    Est. $106/guest
    $10,500 min
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    The Art Center Highland Park

    1957 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035, USA
    • Spaces for 60-275 Guests
    • 3 Event Spaces

    Hold your next event in one of our 3 larger gallery spaces, or use an art classroom for a unique and creative special event. The Art Center Highland Park is the perfect venue for weddings, birthday parties, fund raisers, benefits, rehearsal dinners, or any type of event where you want a unique and beautiful setting. TACHP also has ample outdoor space for weather appropriate events. Located just off of downtown Highland Park, 1/2 mile from Lake Michigan, and just 3 blocks from the Metra station, you won't find a comparable venue like ours in the area.

    Est. $28/guest
    Avg response time 1-2 days
  • Featured photo from 21c Museum Hotel Chicago

    21c Museum Hotel Chicago

    55 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
    • Spaces for 12-200 Guests
    • 3 Museums
    • 3 Landmarks

    21c Museum Chicago offers unique spaces for memorable events, from weddings to corporate meetings and special events. Leave the boring reception hall behind… Didn’t mom always encourage you to try new things? 21c Museum Chicago is perfectly situated in the heart of River North shopping and dining. Find a new kind of experience with our multi-venue museum and hotel featuring 106 suites. 21c Museum Chicago features over 10,000 square feet of art-filled exhibition and event spaces perfect to host your contemporary gathering. Celebrate in an environment that simultaneously reflects global contemporary culture and Chicago’s personality and perspectives. Our event venue spaces are perfect for: Seminars & Conferences Board meetings Company off site retreats Private dining events Holiday parties Family reunions & celebrations Weddings & receptions Baby showers

    Est. $242/guest
    Pricing Details Available
    Avg response time 1-2 hrs
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    ETM Pictures

    1115 Voltz Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062, USA
    • Spaces for 25-100 Guests
    • 1 Historic Space
    • 1 Estate
    • 1 Mansion

    This elegant 11,550 sqft estate is will be a wonderful location for your intimate event, photo shoot, or film shoot. A great 4 bedroom estate with high ceilings, fireplaces, chandeliers, and great southern exposed light. The home has a full gourmet kitchen your caterer will love and dining rooms that can seat 40 people. The space has an indoor lap pool, dry/wet sauna and an imported bar. Outside has a lush acre yard with outdoor patio and a small intimate gazebo perfect for wedding ceremonies or pictures. Basement has a dance floor and full theater room great for family nights in.

    $4,998 min
  • Featured photo from Catalyst Ranch

    Catalyst Ranch

    656 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA
    • Spaces for 35-200 Guests
    • 3 Event Spaces

    With a creative environment to set the stage, Catalyst Ranch guarantees that your event can be a celebration that leaves a lasting impression. The colorful and creative ambiance of Catalyst Ranch will infuse your event with life and a jovial spirit. Guests will relax, kick up their heels, and have a ball in the unique venue space of Catalyst Ranch. Our historic loft venue is located in the trendy West Loop, steps away from hotels, dining and entertainment. If you're interested in Catalyst Ranch for an upcoming wedding, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, gala, or other event, please contact us directly for more details.

    $1,040 min
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    Chopin Theatre

    1543 West Division Street, West Side, Chicago, IL, USA
    • Spaces for 150-200 Guests
    • 1 Theater

    Chopin Theatre is a 6,000 square foot space spread across two eclectically designed floors located in Chicago's most artistic neighborhood, Wicker Park/Bucktown. Fully equipped, customizable and affordable, consider Chopin Theatre for your social, corporate, art, film music, performance, fashion, culinary or philanthropic needs. Why go to Paris when you can create Paris here! “enchantingly funky Chopin Theatre in the Wicker Park neighborhood..” – New York Times “..and you’re at the Chopin Theatre to begin with – one of the cooler, brick-walled, atmospherically attractive performance spaces in Chicago.” – Chicago Tribune “ Different companies peel in and out of spaces like the Chopin each remaking it how they see fit, tearing down the world and building it up again..” - Performink Chicago Editors Pick: Chicago Venues that Matter the Most - "Great theaters need great karma... With kindly, theater-loving owners and great Polish beer at the bar; the Chopin is a composer of merit" - Chicago Tribune

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    Bramble Arts Loft

    5545 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
    • Spaces for 12-150 Guests
    • 1 Bar
    • 2 Theaters
    • 5 Total Spaces

    Welcome to Bramble Arts Loft We create an inspiring environment where ideas, celebrations, and connections come to life; we collaborate with hosts, planners, and visionaries to deliver bespoke, elevated experiences; and we support the local arts community by reinvesting part of every booking into the work and well-being of Chicago artists. Whether you're hosting a strategy session, a celebration, or a community event, Bramble Arts Loft is where cooperation feels natural, plans come together seamlessly, and artists can work and thrive. Create. Collaborate. Support. We are located in the Capital Garage Historic Building on the 5400 block of Clark Street in the vibrant Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago. Our 2nd floor space is accessible via stairs or elevator. Within our 7700 square foot space, we house two state-of-the-art performance spaces, as well as a versatile open loft with a cabaret and bar. We offer bespoke rental packages for each space, as well as combinations to fit your needs. We can't wait to hear from you.

    Avg response time 2-4 hrs
  • Featured photo from Roots Pizza West Town

    Roots Pizza West Town

    1924 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
    • Spaces for 30-312 Guests
    • 2 Restaurants

    Roots Handmade Pizza is Quad Cities born, Chicago raised. We're serving up authentic Quad Cities Style Pizza in the city, mouth-watering appetizers, fresh salads, decadent dessert and more. Plus, we've got the largest selection of all-Midwest beer in Chicago! With four locations in Chicago, there's a venue for every type of occasion. Celebrate in either West Town, Lincoln Square, Old Town or South Loop in one of our private dining areas, or book the entire place to yourself - our Event Coordinators will work with you to meet your event needs! Roots is prepared to host every kind of event - From kids birthday parties, to corporate events and weddings. We also offer off-site event Sc corporate catering. We will gladly bring the party your way. Lighting, custom menus, and ambiance can be adjusted according to your specific event needs. We are also able to make special accomodations for your events whether it's additional A/V, wireless microphones, or event planning and production support.

    Pricing Details Available
    Avg response time 12-24 hrs
  • Featured photo from The Showroom on Hubbard

    The Showroom on Hubbard

    670 W Hubbard St #100, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
    • Spaces for 80-125 Guests
    • 1 Event Space

    The Showroom on Hubbard is a unique, inviting event venue that features a contemporary style with a touch of Chicago flair. As the showroom for Reclaimed Table, a custom, eco-friendly furniture company, we demonstrate that sustainability can be exquisitely beautiful. Whether celebrating with friends and family or team building to move your organization to its next level, The Showroom on Hubbard provides the ideal, welcoming environment that you and your guests will love. We offer many amenities at no additional cost including all furniture, a customizable layout, a full-size bar, Wi-Fi access, a large screen TV with cable/Blu-ray and Apple TV access, a sound system with iPod/internet interface, audio/visual equipment, and a separate caterers’ food prep area. The Showroom on Hubbard also provides the flexibility to transform the space to match your ideal vision, whether you're a formal sit-down dinner for up to 80, an informal party for up to 125, a corporate planning meeting with multiple breakout areas, or a seminar/classroom for up to 70 people. Our dedicated team will work with you to customize the space depending on your event’s specific needs. We also provide numerous free amenities, including our reclaimed wood furniture, which creates a wonderful sense of warmth and history.

    $200 min
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    salonlb.

    1010 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
    • Spaces for 60-150 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Historic Space
    • 1 space at this venue

    Located in Bridgeport's Arts Corridor, [salonlb.] is a sensory stimulating creative space in an Art Moderne Building, once home to the famed Spiegel Catalog Company. Originally built in 1936, the landmark location is wrapped in window exposures, that boast sweeping panoramic views of the Chicago skyline. Welcome to what it feels like to float level to the city skyline. The versatile experience gallery is perfect for intimate style cocktail parties, dinner parties, & rehearsal dinners. Curated collaborations for immersive, experiential, corporate or artistic use, are other ways for clients to utilize and appreciate the art driven space, and team. The stunningly preserved historic atmosphere, very uniquely holds a one-of-a-kind theatrical lighting grid designed by Schuler Shook Theatre Planners. It transcends & transforms. Additionally the luxuries of, full spacial audio, a catering prep kitchen, a loading dock, ample parking, and wifi. We offer customized pricing, for client use of our gallery. Design, style, category, and time of year, are also taken into consideration.

    Avg response time 1-2 days
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    Mastro's Steakhouse

    520 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
    • Spaces for 24-500 Guests
    • 4 Restaurants
    • 4 Event Spaces

    Mastro`s Steakhouse, in the heart of River North, combines atmosphere, comfort, and elegance for the perfect setting for your next corporate, social or charitable event. Mastro`s courteous and professional staff can provide an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. Mastro's features prime steaks, fresh seafood and live music nightly. Our house made sushi created by Angel Carbajal from Cabo San Lucas is the perfect addition to any meal.

    Est. $175/guest
    Pricing Details Available
    Avg response time 1-2 hrs