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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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The Birchstone
200 Barclay Blvd, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA
- 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.
Avg response time 6-12 hrs
Anita Dee Yacht Charters
111 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Lucky Dorr Patio & Tap
1101 W Waveland Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
- Spaces for 200-400 Guests
- 2 Restaurants
Inspired by vintage ballparks, Lucky Dorr channels a bygone era, celebrating classic baseball-inspired snacks, locally brewed beer and draft cocktails. The extensive beer menu features rotating taps exclusively available at Lucky Dorr. A brick-lined patio and the historic Caretaker’s Way offer an ideal outdoor gathering space for guests to eat, drink and mingle. Lucky Dorr has room to accommodate up to 80 guests, and the outdoor area and Caretaker's Way may be tented for a larger event. Lucky Dorr offers guests the chance to hear the roar of the ballpark, enjoy a favorite concert from 20 feet outside the friendly confines, or celebrate next to an iconic institution. Lucky Dorr offers three levels of food and beverage packages. Beverages include exclusive craft brews and draft cocktails. Their menus are served reception, buffet or family style. Lucky Dorr is the only craft bar and event venue next to Wrigley Field.
The Congress Plaza Hotel
520 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
- Spaces for 160-1,000 Guests
- 3 Hotels
- 3 Ballrooms
- 3 Total Spaces
The Congress Plaza Hotel, located in the heart of Chicago is just minutes away from some of the city's most prime attractions. The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center was originally designed and constructed in 1893 to accommodate visitors from around the globe attending the World’s Columbian Exposition. The legendary Congress Plaza Hotel has been home to many of the world’s greatest notables such as our nation’s presidents, foreign dignitaries, opera, stage, and movie celebrities. Every year our property is visited by hundreds of guests attending conventions, meetings, and events in our beautiful city. Our property is conveniently located in the heart of the downtown area here in Chicago just minutes away from some of the premier attractions that our city has to offer including, The Art Institute of Chicago, Buckingham Fountain, Orchestra Hall, Willis Tower, and The Shedd Aquarium. The Congress Plaza Hotel is located directly across from Grant Park, known as one of Chicago’s prime attractions for great outdoor jazz and blues music throughout the summer. Our property features 871 guest rooms, including 36 deluxe suites, many of which overlook the beautiful waters of Lake Michigan. The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center is the perfect place to experience Chicago at just about any time of the year!
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
SUNNYGUN
664 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA
In the bustling West Loop, there's a hidden gem—a desert oasis where the summer never ends! Welcome to SUNNYGUN, where the vibes are as chill as an ice-cold cocktail. Dive into inventive drinks, frosty beers, and crisp wines that'll make your taste buds dance. And the menu? It's packed with mouthwatering, no-fuss delights that'll satisfy any crew, big or small! Book SUNNYGUN for your bash—whether you want a semi-private spot indoors or outdoors, or you're ready to take over the whole shebang! Let the fun begin!
Avg response time 4-6 hrs
Timothy O'Toole's
622 N Fairbanks Ct, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
- Spaces for 300-500 Guests
Chicago's favorite sports bar - celebrating our 30th anniversary this year! Timothy O'Toole's Pub boasts 70+ HD Flatscreens, 48 Beers on Tap and Award Winning Wings and Burgers plus a private party room that can host up to 100 guests.
Avg response time 6-12 hrs
Pour Decisions
2624 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Welcome to Pour Decisions Chicago. The space is great for various events.
The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture
3015 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture (NMPRAC) is proud to offer its beautiful dramatic brick arches, spacious courtyard, elegant galleries and other variety of rooms that are available to be rented individually or in combination for your wedding.
Bar Cargo
605 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
- Spaces for 150 Guests
- 2 Restaurants
Bar Cargo is a roman-style pizza bar that brings an authentic taste of Italy to the heart of River North. The pizzas are created using a unique custom blend of imported flours, shipped overseas from Rome on cargo containers, which have been incorporated into the fun, industrial design of the restaurant. Bar Cargo hosts special events that guests won't soon forget. Whether you're planning a small gathering for your closest friends or looking to entertain a large group, Bar Cargo will provide you with an amazing dining experience, and will customize their services to fit your needs. Bar Cargo offers pizza from World Pizza Champion Massimo Moresi with great craft cocktails and beers in a fun and casual enviornment. Bar Cargo is the perfect spot to host special occasions from birthdays to corporate happy hours and everything in between. The venue is available for full or partial buy outs from 12 to over 150 guests. Bar Cargo boasts an outdoor beer garden as well, perfect for a summer soiree.
Mount Prospect Public House
18 W Busse Ave, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA
- Spaces for 70-220 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 3 Bars
- 1 Venue with Activities
Mount Prospect Public House is a versatile private event and rental venue located in the heart of downtown Mount Prospect, directly across from the Metra station and just minutes from O’Hare. With capacity for up to 220 guests, our spacious venue offers a unique alternative to traditional banquet halls and event spaces. Featuring two full bars, a large private event area, billiards, electronic darts, multiple TVs, gaming, and live entertainment capabilities, the space can be adapted for a wide variety of events and productions. We welcome corporate events, private parties, rehearsal dinners, networking events, fundraisers, team outings, brand activations, photo and video shoots, filming, content creation, and other creative productions. Our space offers the character and atmosphere of a neighborhood public house while providing the flexibility needed for both intimate gatherings and larger events. Private and semi-private rental options are available, and our team works directly with organizers to customize the space, food and beverage options, entertainment, and overall experience. For companies, event planners, photographers, filmmakers, production teams, and organizations looking for a distinctive Chicagoland location, Mount Prospect Public House offers convenience, flexibility, personality, and plenty of room to create something memorable. Located at 18 W Busse Ave in downtown Mount Prospect. Your Neighborhood. Your House.
Crosby’s Kitchen
3455 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
A part of 4 Star Restaurant Group, Crosby’s Kitchen is a family-friendly favorite located at the heart of Chicago’s bustling Southport Corridor. Our Midwestern-influenced menu is centered around rotisserie and comfort food, featuring favorites such as Lobster Deviled Eggs, Crab Toast, Iron Skillet Cornbread and of course, Monkey Bread. We are open for lunch and dinner daily and offer brunch on Saturday and Sunday mornings. We look forward to serving you!
Fulton Street Collective
1821 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
- Spaces for 125 Guests
- 1 Event Space
The Fulton Street Collective is an art gallery, music venue and event space. The venue also hosts a wide variety of events including art openings and classes, music showcases, dance performances and movie premiers as well as weddings, corporate events, lectures and assorted private events. Fulton Street Collective event space is fully customizable to fit your specific needs with 35-foot ceilings, hardwood floors and exposed brick. A state-of-the-art hanging system allows any event to maneuver any time of visual pieces for a unique showing. Complete with movable walls, the Fulton Street Collective Gallery can cater to any event. With 2,000 square feet to work with Fulton Street Collective can easily accommodate events up to 125 people. The venue is located right next to Chicago’s premier event rental company, where you can peruse over 2000 party rental products.
Beatnik
1604 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
- Spaces for 26-275 Guests
- 2 Restaurants
Drawing inspiration from the globetrotting Beat Generation of the 1950s and ’60s and named after the bohemian hipsters who followed in their path, Beatnik is an eclectic mix of unique furniture, accessories and antiques from all over the world. The restaurant aims to take guests on a voyage through the bucolic splendor of a Mediterranean farmhouse, the colorful opulence of Moorish architecture, and the tropical lushness of Bali with more than 400 living plants throughout the 6,000-square-foot, 174-seat space. In the process, Beatnik expands on the definition of what a Chicago restaurant should and could look like. Mirroring the restaurant’s design aesthetic, Chef Marcos Campos’s cuisine takes a worldly approach, harmoniously melding flavors and ingredients from Asia, Mexico, the Middle East and South America. Once dropped on the large tables paired with pillow-strewn wood daybeds, the mezze and “feast” plates from the open kitchen create an international dinner party vibe.
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Schaumburg
1780 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173, USA
V Collective Penthouse
820 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
- Spaces for 30-100 Guests
The V Collective includes a 2,000 SF Penthouse that has an inviting open living space to be enjoyed at any time of the year. Included in the Penthouse is a bar area, large dining table, conference room, fireplace, and lounge area. The 4,000 SF Sky Lounge includes pergolas, cabanas, grilling station, fireplace, meditation lawn, and perimeter gardens. This space is excellent for cocktail receptions, fundraisers, birthday parties, retirement celebrations, corporate events, as well as small meetings and dinners. The V. Collective Penthouse & Sky Lounge plans on distinguishing itself as the go-to mid-sized venue in the West Loop. Amenities: - In-House Ambient Sound System Wired Inside & Outside - Floor to Ceiling Retractable Windows - Outdoor Grilling Station - Restrooms - Natural Light - Rooftop Gardens - Customizable Floor Plan - Flat Screen Smart TV with HDMI Hook-Up - Cabanas - Conference Room - Bare with Ice Maker & 3 Mini-Fridges
Studio ONE Events
1799 Green Bay Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035, USA
This recently design, event setting is a blank canvas. With 13,000 square feet of world class event space, it is just waiting for your imagination to bring your dream to life. All this and it’s set right in the heart of Chicago’s North-Shore. The perfect combination, location, setting and the ability to add your own personal touch. What could be better for your mitzvah wedding, reception, party, work or charity event? This exclusive event space can be turned into anything you need. For work events or corp meetings you can include 6 breakout rooms. For parties and other events our upper level studio Ballroom has a stage and large dance floor with the addition of a lower level space which is just as alluring. This stunning building is sophisticated, elegant, charming, modern and clean. To add to all of this there is a parking garage which houses up to 300 cars. All this in an exquisite setting. Whatever your need be it Social, Wedding, Corporate Event or anything else, we have you covered. We offer a multitude of gourmet catering options, a full bar or just beer & wine tailored to your preference.
Rockwell on the River
3057 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
- Spaces for 275-800 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Ballroom
- 2 Total Spaces
Rockwell on the River is located in an old manufacturing complex in the Avondale neighborhood in Chicago. This unique industrial building will feature over 16,000 square feet of the main event space totaling over 22,000 square feet including the outdoor and staging areas. The architectural details include high lofted double bow truss ceilings, skylights, exposed brick, timber construction, Black Locust end-grain flooring, Italian Masonry in the courtyard and riverfront, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the North branch of the Chicago River. The river frontage will bring the indoors out with over 3,000 square feet of cocktail-worthy space. The amenities at Rockwell on the River include a 1,300 square foot catering kitchen, distinctive bars, tables and chairs, artfully designed washrooms, a convenient loading dock, and many details making the space exceptional. The location of this venue is also impressive: the Rockwell series of buildings will feature exciting developments including a distillery, a brewery, and a restaurant – all connected by a common cobblestone courtyard.
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
Glen Rowan House
500 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest, IL, USA
- Spaces for 60-120 Guests
- 1 Event Space
Built in 1908 by the famed architect, Howard Van Doren Shaw, Glen Rowan House features elegant spaces for any occasion. The main floor of the house can accommodate as few as 10 for an intimate dinner and up to 120 for a cocktail reception. The second floor features a conference room for six people and three overnight rooms, each with a private bath. The extensive grounds are ideal for picnics or tented events up to 250 people.
Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
20 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
- Spaces for 70-400 Guests
- 2 Hotels
- 2 Ballrooms
Sofitel Chicago’s Grand Ballroom is the hotel’s centerpiece setting. With its magnificent décor and multiple floor plans, the 4,592-square-foot ballroom is perfect for an extraordinary wedding reception or any event. Envision 19-foot tall ceilings, gently curving windows that offer spectacular views of the John Hancock building and surrounding Gold Coast neighborhood and an abundance of natural light. Chic, elegant and sophisticated, Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile is the premier reception venue in downtown Chicago. From a five-course formal dinner to a ballroom gala steeped in modern splendor, the professional planning staff at Sofitel specializes in designing affairs to remember. We invite you to experience the je ne sais quoi of Sofitel luxury and live out one of your most cherished events with us.
Don Bucio's Taqueria
2763 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
Don Bucio's Taqueria is a vibrant space serving up authentic Mexican food with a plant-based twist located in Logan Square right on Milwaukee Avenue. As part of the Del Alma Restaurant Group, we believe the true secret to happiness is good food and great friends. At Don Bucio's, we want to serve you Mexican classics in a way you've never had them before. By serving plant-based food, we embrace a traditional part of Mexican eating that is often overlooked. The space is bright and fun with neon pink and purple lighting, endless margaritas, and Cumbia playing all night long. Bring your family and friends to experience a taqueria that f@cks with plants and we guarantee you'll leave feeling full and happy.