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The LaSalle Chicago- Autograph Collection
208 S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60604, USA
- Spaces for 18-150 Guests
- 1 Hotel
- 1 Ballroom
- 5 Total Spaces
Experience uncommon quality and personalized-engaging service at The LaSalle Chicago. Richly sophisticated and strong on style, we take weddings and events to new heights. Immersed in the heart of Downtown Chicago, The LaSalle provides a regal venue brimming with elegance, sophistication, and refinement. The LaSalle Ballroom sits on the top floor of this historic landmark. The dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows and 14-foot ceiling heights are punctuated by gold draping and striking black marble walls, creating a grand wedding or event backdrop. Our Ballroom features a gorgeous pre-function space as well with photo-worthy Monumental Staircase. Our Private Dining Room, Library, and Solarium inside our signature restaurant, Grill on 21, give event guests an elevated and refined space to enjoy custom gourmet delights from our culinary team.
Est. $286/guest
$19,000 min
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 4-6 hrs
Candlelite Chicago Lincoln Park
1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA
- Spaces for 180-300 Guests
Candlelite Chicago Lincoln Park is new to the neighborhood but deeply rooted in tradition. Discover our 70-year legacy of tavern-style pizza at our newest location in Lincoln Park. As our second restaurant and first dedicated event space, we're here to light up the local dining and event scene. From classic Margarita pizza to our signature Candlelite White, or even a custom creation built from the ground up - just like your event - we bring the best of Chicago to every celebration. What type of special event are you planning? When you choose Candlelite Chicago Lincoln Park, Chrissy will help make your celebration extra special. Your guests will be wowed when they walk in to celebrate with you. Contact Chrissy@candlelitechicago.com or 773-575-0301 today to set up a private viewing of your next event space for 20-1000 guests. Variety of food and beverage packages available. Flexible floor plans. Event Space, Theaters, Breakout Rooms. A space you have to experience first hand.
Est. $108/guest
Avg response time 2-4 hrs
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
2233 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
- Spaces for 12-10,000 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 2 Hotels
- 9 Total Spaces
Step into the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, where great things happen seamlessly. Our convenient location makes exploring Chicago attractions easier than ever once you’ve wrapped up business in the city. We are connected to the McCormick Place Convention Center and our downtown Chicago hotel offers the ideal destination for you to work, relax and explore. Not only is Soldier Field, host to concerts, runs, and football games, a 10-minute walk via a connecting bridge, but The Museum Campus is located steps away from our lakefront. We’re located conveniently close to some of Chicago’s best attractions, such as: 0.5 miles from the Cermak/McCormick Place Green Line CTA stop 0.6 miles from Soldier Field 1.8 miles from Northerly Island 1.2 miles from Shedd Aquarium 1.6 miles from Adler Planetarium 2.3 miles from U.S. Cellular Field 5 miles from Museum of Science and Industry 15 miles from Horseshoe Casino Hyatt Regency McCormick Place also offers over 63,000 sq. ft. of flexible and customizable event space with access to over 50,000 square feet of event space at McCormick Place Convention Center. Our venue is ideal for a wide range of events like board meetings, midsize conferences, large galas, weddings and more. Our experienced staff are trained to deliver premium service from start to finish. Let’s start the planning process!
Est. $216/guest
$15,000 min
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
Fire Pitch
3626 N Talman Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
- Spaces for 60-500 Guests
- 3 Restaurants
- 3 Bars
- 5 Total Spaces
The Fire Pitch is Chicago’s premier indoor/outdoor community soccer facility. Owned and operated by Chicago Fire FC, the Fire Pitch features a full-service restaurant and bar featuring a private events room and outdoor patio. These spaces can be reserved individually for groups as small as 10 guests or combined to accommodate up to 450 guests during the summer months. The Fire Pitch's event spaces have hosted everything from birthday parties and graduations to holiday celebrations, bar/bat mitzvahs and more. The Fire Pitch also features two full-size turf soccer fields that are open-air during the summer months and covered with a temperature-controlled dome in the winter. Depending on availability, field time can be added to any event for a unique guest experience.
Est. $38/guest
$250 min
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 1-2 days
Guild Row
3130 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
- Spaces for 60-250 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 4 Event Spaces
Guild Row is a place where the creative and civic minded connect. Located in Avondale along the Rockwell Corridor, our facility is designed to accommodate a wide range of events for groups large and small. Built around an open air courtyard, the Guild Row campus features a teaching kitchen, a woodshop, a live fire cooking station, a members lounge with a full café and bar, a co-working space, a small library, and an ultra-flexible dynamic space perfect for gatherings and events of all kinds. Our facility boasts high volume spaces, industrial aesthetics and bespoke hand-hewn details. Each room at Guild Row has a unique personality drawn from its historic past and artisanal capacities. Private bookings include local control of temperature, sound & lighting systems, and overhead doors that connect each interior room to our exterior courtyard. Guild Row started when three people decided to build something together. Beginning in 2016, Mike Healy, Jim Lasko and Elyse Agnello met around Jim's kitchen table on Tuesday nights for nearly two years. They hosted local thinkers, tinkerers, bakers, bankers, entrepreneurs, and makers until they came to see the contours of a unique place where craft and concern for the social good coalesced. Guild Row was born at the intersection of their experience: a building, designed by daam, an architecture and design firm founded by Agnello; filled with programming curated by Lasko who made his name as the director of Chicago's renowned red moon theater, a company committed to wild, participatory spectacles; and woven thoughtfully into a dynamic neighborhood under the guidance of Healy, an award-winning urban planner regarded for his ability to distill complex problems to actionable steps.
$5,000 min
Hotel Baker
100 W Main St, St. Charles, IL 60174, USA
- Spaces for 50-300 Guests
- 4 Hotels
- 4 Ballrooms
- 2 Outdoor Spaces
Hotel Baker is a historic, landmark hotel located in scenic downtown St. Charles along the Fox River. The hotel was established in 1928 and exudes the charm of the roaring 20's. Hotel Baker features two grand ballrooms - the infamous oval-shaped Rainbow Room with lighted floor and the piazza-inspired Waterfront Room which overlooks the river. Hotel Baker also boasts a gorgeous English-style rose garden and river-side patio. Hotel Baker accommodates weddings, social gatherings, charity fundraisers, milestone events and more for groups of 10-300 guests or more based on your event! Please contact our event planners for more information and schedule a site tour to view everything this special place has to offer!
Moody Tongue Brewing Company
2515 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
- Spaces for 30-160 Guests
- 2 Restaurants
- 1 Event Space
Located in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago, two Michelin starred Moody Tongue Brewing Company may be found within walking distance of McCormick Place, numerous area hotels and a growing hospitality community. The Private Dining & Events Program at Moody Tongue showcases chef-driven beers, elevated service and a focused food menu from eleven-time Michelin-starred recipient Executive Chef Jared Wentworth. The brewery's mid-century modern aesthetic and refined industrial design set the tone for a distinctive dining and event experience, while a professional onsite event team ensures attention to every detail. Coordinating these details leading to a successful event can be stressful, and the event team at Moody Tongue brings focus, care and hospitality to you throughout the process. Our goal is to help create a unique and memorable event, tailored to your needs. Whether you would like to entertain a select group of clients or host a reception or private dining experience, we offer a number of possibilities within the brewery’s three venues. All three venues offer flexibility, style and comfort which may be curated for a variety of engagements. Moody Tongue's award-winning beer and Chef Jared Wentworth's elevated dining offerings provide an undeniable backdrop to distinguish your next event. For additional information or to reserve a space for a private event, please reach out us via the link below or send us an e-mail at contact@moodytongue.com. -- "THE DINING ROOM" offers our most intimate experience. Leather booths and chairs, large blackened oak table tops and sophisticated tablewares combine to elevate the perception of a brewery dining experience. Brewmaster Jared Rouben's dream of marrying fine dining with exceptional beer pairings may now be experienced in private engagements with our 6 to 15 course tasting menus. Plated and family-style dining options are also available for seated dinners while an extensive banquet menu provides excellent options for reception style events. The Dining Room can accommodate 28 guests seated or 50 guests for a standing cocktail reception. "THE BAR" provides a comfortable backdrop for larger events. A vibrant fireplace lounge and library of historic brewing books anchors the room beneath the original industrial skylight. The central black marble bar focuses guests attention inward towards 18 gleaming draft towers. The room is open and flexible, without feeling too expansive. Dining options may be catered to either seated plated and family-style meals or standing reception-style affairs. Semi-private reservations are available in this venue upon request as well. The Bar can accommodate 50 guests seated or 100 for a standing cocktail reception. "THE BREWERY FLOOR" is available for our largest engagements. Located immediately within Moody Tongue’s brewing facility and beneath an expansive skylight and original bowstring truss roof, the brewery has dedicated over 2,500 square feet to private reservations. Flanked by exposed brick walls and racks of whiskey and wine barrels, this venue enjoys a private entrance, coat check and dedicated restrooms. The Brewery Floor can accommodate 120 guests seated or 160 for a standing cocktail reception.
$10,000 min
Avg response time 4-6 hrs
Oak Brook Polo Club
2606 York Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA
- Spaces for 200 Guests
Founded in 1922 by legendary businessman, Paul Butler, the Oak Brook Polo Club is an American Polo treasure and one of the oldest polo clubs in the United States. It was once the sport's epicenter for elite professional polo in the United States and served as home to the U.S. Open Polo Championship for twenty-four straight seasons and other prestigious international and national polo tournaments. For decades the Club has been a popular Sunday tradition and social scene known for entertaining Hollywood celebrities, dignitaries, royalty and Chicago's distinguished. Today, the Oak Brook Polo Club plays on the Prince of Wales Field, which is adjacent to the Butler National Golf Course and The Drake Hotel in beautiful Oak Brook, Illinois. Located 17 miles from Chicago's Loop, the club hosts a number of Sunday polo matches and continues to attract thousands of fascinated spectators who marvel at the athleticsism and majesty of this timeless sport.
$675 min
CH Distillery
564 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA
- Spaces for 35-225 Guests
- 2 Restaurants
- 3 Bars
- 2 Distilleries
CH Distillery | Jōto Sushi in Chicago's West Loop Host your next unforgettable event at CH Distillery, where exceptional experiences are our specialty. Whether you're planning an intimate celebration, a lively gathering, or a professional business meeting, our versatile onsite space is the perfect setting. Our dedicated events team will work closely with you every step of the way, offering personalized planning, outstanding service, and a range of customizable options. From craft cocktails featuring our CH Spirits to curated menus from our restaurant, Jōtō Sushi, every detail is designed to impress. Let us help you create a truly memorable event that your guests will be talking about long after it’s over. CH is Chicago's leading artisan spirits producer with an extensive portfolio including the only vodka hand-made from Illinois grain and a variety of core and specialty spirits. Milled, mashed, and fermented from scratch using only the finest ingredients, CH products speak to our core values: sourcing locally, drinkability, high quality, and value. Founded in 2013, the name CH refers to the great city of Chicago and the fundamental compounds in alcohol, Carbon and Hydrogen. Jōtō Sushi is hosted by CH Distillery. Jōtō carries a reputation for exceptional quality seafood, innovative culinary techniques, and creative presentations. Joto has carefully mastered dry-aging methods that deliver unparalleled flavor and texture, Jōtō guests can experience both à la carte sushi and signature omakase dining, each reflecting our dedication to culinary excellence and attention to detail.
$8,000 min
Avg response time 3-5 days
Saltwater Coastal Grill
5509 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL 60018, USA
- Spaces for 42-395 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
Welcome to Saltwater Coastal Grill, where we bring the ocean's freshest flavors to Rosemont. Our goal is to provide you with a unique and memorable dining experience, perfect for any special occasion, gathering, or corporate event. Our spacious 7,500 square foot restaurant features a variety of rooms and experiences to cater to your needs. With various sections and settings designed to accommodate groups of all sizes, Saltwater offers a versatile backdrop for all occasions! Discover the best of the ocean's flavors at Saltwater Coastal Grill. Our menu features a variety of fresh seafood dishes, all expertly crafted by our talented chefs using only the finest ingredients. From juicy East Coast oysters to delicious Mediterranean calamari and authentic Japanese sushi, all coasts come together at Saltwater. Come and let the experience transport you to the ocean, no travel required!
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
Walden
2145 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
- Spaces for 250-500 Guests
- 2 Event Spaces
Located in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood, Walden’s 19,000-square-foot space has been designed with the ultimate event in mind. Light, bright and airy, the modern two-story interior provides a gorgeous blank slate to create the customized event of your dreams. Whether you’re planning a seated dinner for 300 that begins with a cocktail hour at the bar followed by dancing later in the evening or a cocktail reception for 500, Walden provides the perfect setting. The Walden Experience: Our honest and inclusive process promotes design-driven rather than budget-constrained events. Seamless planning and creative production reduce costs and promote collaboration, allowing you to focus on what is most important to you. We accomplish this through full-service event planning, chef-driven cuisine, a modern beverage program, rentals, staffing and other exceptional amenities under one beautiful, environmentally friendly West Town roof. We treat your event like a mosaic, pulling together all the different pieces with the common theme to create a full, unforgettable picture.
Est. $180/guest
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 1-2 hrs
Pendry Chicago
230 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
- Spaces for 15-400 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Bar
- 7 Total Spaces
Located on Michigan Avenue, Pendry Chicago offers a sophisticated setting for weddings, corporate events, and social celebrations in the heart of downtown. The hotel features art deco-inspired architecture, elegant ballrooms, stylish dining spaces, and polished guest accommodations that create a refined backdrop for gatherings of every size. With flexible event venues, attentive service, and a prime location near Millennium Park and the Chicago River, Pendry Chicago blends historic character with modern hospitality. From intimate dinners to large-scale receptions, the hotel delivers a memorable event experience shaped by timeless design and city energy.
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
The Library at 190 South LaSalle
190 S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
- Spaces for 50-300 Guests
- 2 Event Spaces
- 1 Meeting Space
One Building. Three Venues. Forty floors above the financial district's hustle and bustle, over 7,000 square feet of magnificent event space and conference suites will delight and inspire. Warm and palatial, The Library offers an air of refined elegance that nods to another era. The two-story-high, book-lined walls — containing over 50,000 volumes of law books — are flanked by soaring Palladian windows that frame dramatic views of Lake Michigan and the majestic statue of Ceres. Flooded with abundant natural light from magnificent, oversized windows, the Conference Suites at 190 South LaSalle offer the ideal setting for creativity and inspiration. Meetings held here promote productive brainstorming and effective collaboration for your business. The Stacks are a connection between fine spirts and fine words. A perfect combination of comfort and libations. Designed as an idyllic refuge after a long day at the office.
Est. $74/guest
No minimum
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 1-2 days
Hoste
1857 W 16th St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
- Spaces for 150-250 Guests
Hoste is a new venue opening in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. Nestled within a dynamic cocktail and spirits production facility, our 3,000+ sq. ft. event space offers a distinctive setting that blends craft with celebration.
Est. $100/guest
$2,000 min
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 1-2 days
Maxwells Trading
1516 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
- Spaces for 150-200 Guests
Enjoy all of the charm of Maxwells Trading in a unique private event setting. Maxwells Trading welcomes guests through a private entrance, features an outdoor patio, a turntable for hosts' records and a one-of-a-kind antique book library.
$2,000 min
The Smoke Daddy - Wicker Park
1804 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
- Spaces for 24-90 Guests
- 3 Restaurants
Open since the summer of 1994, The Smoke Daddy was the first of its kind to offer barbeque and free live music seven days a week in Wicker Park. Over the years, The New York Times, National Geographic, Zagat survey, Chicago magazine, and the Chicago Social all rated "The Daddy" as "having Chicago's best barbeque". Our concept is simple: top quality barbeque, cold drinks and music in a lively atmosphere. We smoke all of our meats in house each day and take pride in offering the best ribs and pulled meats in town. Our Wicker Park location offers options for Semi-Private events as well as Buy-Outs that are perfect for your next gathering, whether that's a Birthday Brunch, Rehearsal Dinner, or Company Happy Hour! We have great indoor/outdoor space allowing for great air flow for your event as well. ▪️ Buffet or Family-Style Service ▪️ Available for Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner 7 days a week ▪️ Live Music
Cooper's Corner
27W150 Roosevelt Rd, Winfield, IL 60190, USA
Cooper’s Corner is a warm, inviting venue perfect for hosting memorable events of all sizes. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering of 20 guests or a larger celebration of 150+, our versatile private party rooms provide the ideal setting for any occasion. We specialize in a wide range of events including birthdays, bridal and baby showers, corporate gatherings, rehearsal dinners, and more. Our experienced team works closely with you to ensure every detail is seamless from customized menu selections to room setup and service. Choose from plated sit-down dining or buffet-style service, featuring a diverse menu designed to accommodate your preferences and your guests. With flexible packages, attentive service, and a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere, Cooper’s Corner makes event planning easy and enjoyable. Let us help you create an event your guests will truly remember.
Est. $25/guest
Pricing Details Available
The Odyssey Venue
19110 S Ridgeland Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477, USA
- Spaces for 150-800 Guests
- 4 Ballrooms
Nestled on a picturesque 18-hole golf course, our venue offers an unforgettable setting for any occasion, from intimate gatherings to lavish celebrations. Whether indoors or out, our venue blends beauty, luxury, and versatility to bring your vision to life. Inside, our grand ballrooms welcome guests with sparkling crystal chandeliers, gleaming marble dance floors, and refined décor that exudes timeless elegance. Each space is designed to elevate your event, providing both sophistication and comfort for you and your guests. The Terrace Ballroom, with its expansive windows overlooking the lush greens, bathes every moment in natural light and breathtaking views. For those dreaming of an outdoor celebration, our charming gazebos offer a storybook setting. Surrounded by manicured gardens, vibrant seasonal blooms, and tranquil lakes, they create a romantic backdrop perfect for ceremonies and photo opportunities you’ll treasure forever.
Est. $94/guest
$9,000 min
Medinah Temple Theater
600 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
- Spaces for 100-2,000 Guests
Superfriut Presents: "SLEIGH BELLS" Sleigh Bells, an immersive holiday experience. Dates Available: Running from November 28th, 2021 through January 20th, 2022. Description: Sleigh Bells is to be an immersive, family friendly holiday experience consisting of multi-floor activations themed in classic Holiday atmospheres using light, art, sculpture, performances, and much, much more! This is a one of a kind, unique way for you and your company to celebrate in truly immersed holiday fashion like NEVER BEFORE!! From Santa Claus and his worker elves, Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer, puppet shows, fresh ginger bread cookie station, to Frosty The Snowman and our late night burlesque shows, making this your holiday corporate party headquarters will create a lasting impression that will be tough to top!! As we have just begun the build out the space, we currently do not have photos, however contact us for a walk through and we will accommodate.
Est. $147/guest
Avg response time 1-2 hrs
Meridian Banquets
1701 Algonquin Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008, USA
Meridian Banquets is a full-service wedding venue located in Rolling Meadows, Illinois and also within close distance to the Chicago metro area. Meridian Banquets offers couples the opportunity to book customized wedding packages, which include facility rental, catering and party rentals for their special day. Couples tailor their own wedding events at Meridian Banquets and are sure to impress their guests with the phenomenal atmosphere and friendly hospitality at the venue. In addition to weddings, Meridian Banquets also is the perfect venue for corporate gatherings, birthday parties, luncheons and more. With high ceilings, granite dance floors, chandeliers, and amber lighting, any event at Meridian Banquets is sure to be a hit.
$6,000 min