Top Naperville 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 Naperville. 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 Naperville venue has never been easier.
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The J. Parker
1816 N Clark St 13th floor, Chicago, IL 60614, USA- Spaces for 225 Guests
The J. Parker has the most breathtaking panoramas of Lake Michigan and the cityscape of Chicago thanks to its enviable location atop the Hotel Lincoln. The atrium has a total of 140 seats outside and 55 chairs inside, all of which provide unimpeded views of the surrounding area. The J. Parker is an ideal location for hosting private events as well as enjoying a night out on the town. The J. Parker provides guests with a genuinely one-of-a-kind experience in the Windy City by providing unobstructed views of Lake Michigan, downtown Chicago, and the Lincoln Park Zoo. All through the year, huge party reservations, buyouts of the outside space, and buyouts of the entire J. Parker are all available (both daytime and evening). The outdoor patio at The J. Parker features a fully retractable glass roof that may be utilized in the event of severe weather as well as throughout the winter months to keep guests dry and toasty.
Pickle Haus
Algonquin, IL, USAWelcome to our extraordinary space where excitement knows no bounds! Step into a realm of leisure and exhilaration, where every moment is crafted to perfection. Nestled within our venue are 12 meticulously designed indoor pickleball courts, where enthusiasts can unleash their competitive spirit and finesse their skills amidst an electrifying atmosphere. But that's not all - prepare to be dazzled by our two state-of-the-art golf simulators, where golfing aficionados can tee off and experience the thrill of the fairway without ever leaving the comfort of our sanctuary. As you explore further, discover our inviting outdoor patio, a tranquil oasis where you can bask in the warmth of the sun or enjoy the crisp evening breeze. And when hunger strikes, indulge your senses in our full kitchen and bar, where delectable flavors and refreshing libations await to tantalize your taste buds. But what truly sets us apart is our claim to fame - the best and largest indoor pickleball facility in the entire Chicago area. Here, enthusiasts and novices alike converge to experience the pinnacle of pickleball excellence, amidst top-notch facilities and an ambiance of camaraderie and excitement. So come, join us, and immerse yourself in an unparalleled journey of leisure and recreation. At our venue, the possibilities are endless, and the experiences are nothing short of extraordinary.
Maison Marcel
3114 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657, USA- Spaces for 55-85 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
Let us help you celebrate! Here at Maison Marcel our space is available for semi-private and private buyouts. Imagine your birthday party, holiday party or photo shoot in our space. Maison Marcel is a French bakery located in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago. Here at Maison Marcel we offer a healthy menu with the freshest ingredients, in addition to the signature artisanal pastries by our Maître Boulanger from France. The scent of our freshly baked croissants and roasted coffee greet you the second you enter our doors. Host your next unforgettable event here at Maison Marcel.
Aragon Ballroom
1106 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, USA- Spaces for 1,000-3,224 Guests
- 1 Theater
- 2 Event Spaces
Soon after being built in 1926, the historic Aragon Ballroom was quickly touted “the most beautiful ballroom in the world,” with its breathtaking architecture and ornate design. At an original cost of $2 million, it was one of the most elaborate venues of its time and the apple of Chicago’s eye, adorned with crystal chandeliers, a stunning, celestial ceiling in the main theater, spectacular arches, terra-cotta ceilings and lavish balconies. As one of the most respected rock venues in the country, the Aragon stage has been called home by scores of legends including Metallica, Smashing Pumpkins, Steve Miller Band and Nine Inch Nails. The ballroom itself can accommodate 3,224 standing guests for your next function with a balcony occupancy of 1,350. Get exclusive access to world-renowned artists with a private concert! Our legendary premiere live music venue feature state-of-the-art lighting and sound, built-in stages, and in-house production teams for an unparalleled live entertainment experience. Our in-house team will assist you with booking Live Nation concert venues, headlining artists, local bands, or DJs to curate a show your guests will never forget. The gorgeous, expansive lobby is the perfect setting for a private party of nearly 300 guests. The east and west VIP Clubs can house intimate groups of 25 standing, or 18 seated invitees. The sky is the limit for your next event in this grandiose, theatrical Chicago landmark, drenched in rich history and architectural achievement.
Southport Lanes & Billards
3325 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA- Spaces for 20-30 Guests
- 2 Restaurants
With craft beer, artisan food, and old-school bowling, Southport Lanes is iconic Chicago. Come bowl a round yourself, or rent our party space for an evening everyone will remember. Southport’s vintage vibe is certain to give unique charm to your special event. Whether you’re looking to bowl or work the angles in a billiards game, you’re sure to be entertained. Our tasty food choices, drink packages, and party experience will put your mind at ease on the eve of your event.
Mon Ami Gabi Lincoln Park
2300 N Lincoln Park W, Chicago, IL 60614, USA- Spaces for 120-150 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
Guests can appreciate our spacious atmosphere, which is encircled by glass paneled French windows that open out onto the Lincoln Park Conservatory, which is located in the center of Chicago's Lincoln Park. Bring a favorite bistro chair up to a table topped with crisp butcher paper. Listen to the crackle of a freshly sliced baguette. Take in the aromas of Onion Soup Au Gratin, Steak Frites, and Chicken Grand-Mére, among other dishes. Choose wine from our ancient rolling wine cart with care. Take a taste of Chocolate Mousse or Profiteroles to satisfy your sweet cravings. Private Parties Just outside the Belden-Stratford, Mon Ami Gabi is a pleasant and welcoming café with a cozy ambience and limited outside dining. We can now accommodate groups of up to 50 people in our private dining rooms, or up to 150 people if the entire restaurant is purchased. Weddings Our French bistro is the ideal location for tying the knot. We provide the ideal location for cocktail parties and seated dinners, with an intimate dining room, stunning outdoor patio, and access to the Belden-Stratford lobby. Off Site Catering Mon Ami Gabi is happy to cater off-site events for groups of all sizes. Passed appetizers such as Mini Lobster Rolls are available, as well as sandwiches and typical French entrées. Tell us more about your special occasion and leave the specifics to Mon Ami Gabi. Please fill out the form found on our website or email monamichgoparties@leye.com to inquire about a private party or potential catering order.
SPACE 519
200 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA- Spaces for 150 Guests
From and intimate luncheon, to a full private buyout, SPACE 519 | The Lunchroom can produce a variety of events curated to your exact needs. The Lunchroom features a vegetable-forward, California-inspired menu centered on globally-influenced entrees including soups, salads, sandwiches, fish tacos, grain bowls and other lunch and brunch dishes. With a focus on locally-sourced ingredients, the menu features classic dishes with a twist. The Lunchroom’s design aesthetic reflects the same attention to details as the artfully-curated menu. The space is light and airy with windows and alcoves featuring potted plants and walls draped in sister parish wall covers. A custom scalloped green leather banquet and natural maple wood accents lend a layer of warmth throughout the room. After or during your event, guests are welcome to shop SPACE 519 which offers a curated assortment of hard-to-find items across a broad range of categories, including women’s apparel and accessories.
The Promontory
5311 S Lake Park Ave W, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
Cite Elegant Dining
505 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Riva Navy Pier
700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA- Spaces for 40-100 Guests
- 3 Restaurants
Make your special event one to remember by hosting it at Riva Restaurant on Navy Pier. Whether your party is casual, or calls for a truly extravagant meal, Riva offers menu options that are perfect for any type of special event or celebration. All of Rive Navy Pier's menu items are prepared to order using only fresh, high-quality ingredients. The restaurant can accommodate groups of 15 to 100 people. Riva is a popular choice for both social and corporate events. From private corporate gatherings, benefits, and convention dinners to showers, birthdays, and anniversaries, your event at Riva will be unforgettable.
Wake 'n Bacon
Wave Lakeview, 420 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA- Spaces for 60-85 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Bar
- 1 space at this venue
Wake ’n Bacon is one of Chicago’s most vibrant brunch destinations, located in the heart of Lakeview Chicago. Known for its playful design, colorful floral installations, and Instagram-worthy atmosphere, Wake ’n Bacon offers a one-of-a-kind setting for memorable celebrations and private events. Our space blends modern industrial style with whimsical décor, creating an energetic environment perfect for birthdays, bridal showers, baby showers, corporate gatherings, rehearsal brunches, and social celebrations. Guests enjoy a menu inspired by Asian, Latin, and American flavors, featuring creative brunch favorites, signature cocktails, and unique experiences like our famous bacon flights. Wake ’n Bacon accommodates private and semi-private events for up to 60 seated guests or 85 standing, with flexible layouts for brunch parties, cocktail receptions, and special gatherings. Our team works closely with hosts and planners to customize food, beverage, and décor options to match each celebration. Located in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood near Wrigleyville and Lincoln Park, Wake ’n Bacon is a lively destination where great food, great design, and unforgettable moments come together.
Avg response time 1-2 days
Gadabout
5212 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, USA- Spaces for 75-100 Guests
We feel that street food is the gastronomic essence of a city's culture here at Gadabout. Rolf and Meagan Pedersen, who run the restaurant, draw inspiration from all over the world to make upgraded, non-traditional street food. The essence of our cuisine, which reflects a careful convergence of cultures, a celebration of Chicago's rich diversity, and a sense of approachable adventure, is the word "gadabout," which means a regular, pleasure-seeking global traveler. Through the use of robust flavors and local products, our food attempts to generate a sense of lighthearted nostalgia. The cocktail menu features small-batch spirits in vivid drinks, as well as a variety of vintage sodas. Our goal is to create a dynamic list of sustainable practices at our restaurant and in the community as a whole. To reduce our carbon footprint and give you the greatest and freshest products available, we acquire produce and proteins from local farms whenever possible. We’re lucky enough to have a great space available for parties of any size - up to a hundred people. Feel free to reach out and discuss the many options our restaurant can offer to make your party great.
Margaritaville Chicago
700 E Grand Ave #118, Chicago, IL 60611, USA- Spaces for 62-250 Guests
- 3 Restaurants
- 1 Outdoor
- 3 Total Spaces
Designed for lively celebrations along the lakefront, this distinctive venue pairs island-inspired style with some of Chicago’s most recognizable views. Groups can gather across the Main Dining Room, window-lined Fins Porch, and seasonal outdoor patio for everything from networking receptions to weddings and private parties. Margaritaville Chicago offers flexible entertaining spaces, dedicated bar areas, and an energetic atmosphere in the heart of Navy Pier.
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
355 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA- Spaces for 230-270 Guests
WHO WE ARE: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is a nationally ranked physical medicine and rehabilitation research hospital. Founded in 1954, the hospital specializes in rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions ranging from traumatic brain and spinal cord injury to stroke, amputation and cancer-related impairment. For the last 29 years, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab has remained the #1 rehabilitation hospital in America by U.S. News & World Report. The innovative spirit that has defined our nearly 70-year-old organization continues to guide us to be more creative, agile and ever strong. EVENTS & EXPERIENCES: The event spaces at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab provide a modern canvas that allows industry professionals and function organizers the flexibility to cultivate the space to their liking, or utilize the light-filled space as a turn-key alternative for corporate events that require flawless execution. We’re unlocking the power of a well-timed conversation. Come start yours.
Avg response time 6-12 hrs
Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA- Spaces for 50-7,000 Guests
- 3 Outdoor Spaces
Maggie Daley Park is one of Chicago's newest locations. It's home to several different types of event venue spaces including; the fieldhouse, lawn space, picnic groves, and the Cancer Survivors' Garden. It also has unique amenities in the quarter of a mile Skating Ribbon, 19,000 square foot rock climbing walls, three acre Play Garden complete with Enchanted Forest, eighteen holes of mini golf and the two and a half acre Cancer Survivors' Garden. Located between Lakeshore Drive and Millennium Park downtown Chicago, it's views include the Chicago Skyline, Museum Campus, and Lake Michigan.
Avante Banquets
1050 Northwest Hwy, Fox River Grove, IL 60021, USA- Spaces for 550 Guests
When you step into Avanté, you are stepping into our unique, boutique wedding and social event venue. We strive to make events fun, easy, affordable, and elegant. With great care and attention to detail, we have created a space that welcomes all, with its classic glamour and modern touches that inspire those “wow” moments that will forever belong to our clients and their guests. Choose from our all-inclusive wedding package, or allow our experienced sales team to create a customized wedding package just for you. Avanté offers indoor and outdoor tented event spaces, a private bridal suite, premium liquor, and features a menu crafted by professional chefs from our sister restaurant, Chicago Prime Steakhouse. We are conveniently located only minutes away from local hotels, Interstate 90, and the Metra line. Guests can enjoy walking our beautiful 5.5-acre property that is highlighted by natural wetlands that surround a beautiful, serene pond. Inside, our stunning ballroom offers dazzling chandeliers, a gleaming marble dance floor, and forty-foot ceilings. Whether you are aiming for elegant, contemporary, or time-honored tradition, here at Avanté we will provide the spectacular ambiance to match. Avanté is proud to be a premier wedding ceremony and reception venue in Fox River Grove and the Greater Chicagoland area. With the personal touches that our team puts into your entire planning process, your perfect event awaits you. Contact us to learn more about our event packages or to book a tour of our venue today!
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
Sheraton Chicago Northbrook
1110 Willow Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062, USASheraton Chicago Northbrook offers event spaces for your next celebration in Northbrook, Illinois.
Odyssey
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA- Spaces for 156-749 Guests
- 2 Boats
Escape on the water aboard Odyssey Lake Michigan, or our newest vessel - Odyssey Chicago River. Enjoy upscale dining and entertainment, and sit back and relax as Chicago's famous skyline drifts past your window. Whether you're cruising on the river or lake, Odyssey delivers gracious service, fine dining, quality entertainment and breathtaking views. Odyssey allows you to create unforgettable moments customized to make your dream a reality. With options for parties of 4 or 400, Odyssey is the perfect space for your wedding, work or family event. Copy the link below to request more information! https://www.odysseycruises.com/groups/request-information
Westin Chicago North Shore
601 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090, USAWestin Chicago North Shore offers event spaces for your next celebration in Wheeling, Illinois.
Metro North Inc
342 Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove, IL 60047, USA