Top Uptown 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 Uptown. 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 Uptown venue has never been easier.

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Blackhawks Ice Center
1801 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
- Spaces for 25-5,000 Guests
- 3 Restaurants
- 8 Bars
- 9 Total Spaces
The home of the Chicago Blackhawks, the Blackhawks Ice Center, is a unique events venue offering versatile events spaces, a professional events staff to support your event, and a blank canvas for creativity. Whether it be a small intimate meeting, large product launch, corporate hospitality, large-scale trade show, or anything in between the Blackhawks Ice Center has a proven track record of hosting flawless events that are memorable for guests, turn-key for event planners, and on budget. Our versatile venue features four NHL-size ice rinks that can be covered for large-scale events (17,000 sq. ft. per rink), a premium restaurant and bar, outdoor space, multiple meeting spaces, and premium amenities. Guests can also enjoy exclusive access to Blackhawks player facilities, such as the locker room, lounge, training gym—plus behind-the-scenes VIP tours for an elevated experience. This is more than a venue, but is an experience. For the host, it is a turnkey process with our staff providing consultation, management and execution, while being an extension of our team. For your guests, it is a enjoyable and impactful experience with 100 years of Blackhawks tradition serving as the backdrop to your event.
$10,000 min
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
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TacoRio Cantina
435 Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
- Spaces for 200-250 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Bar
- 1 space at this venue
Located along the Chicago Riverwalk, TacoRio Cantina offers a vibrant waterfront destination for dining, private events, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations. The restaurant combines modern Mexican cuisine, handcrafted margaritas, and lively hospitality with scenic views of the Chicago River and downtown skyline. Its inviting indoor and outdoor spaces create a versatile setting for everything from intimate cocktail receptions and client entertainment to large celebrations and full-venue buyouts. With customizable food and beverage options, a prime downtown location, and an energetic atmosphere, TacoRio Cantina delivers a memorable Chicago experience for entertaining guests, colleagues, clients, and friends. Whether hosting a relaxed happy hour or an elevated private event, guests can enjoy exceptional food, refreshing cocktails, and an unforgettable Riverwalk setting.
Est. $75/guest
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 2-4 hrs
Kuma's Corner OG
2900 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
- Spaces for 50-75 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Bar
Kuma’s Corner OG is a unique Chicago event venue located in the Avondale neighborhood at 2900 W Belmont Ave. Established in 2005, the original Kuma’s Corner is known for its legendary burgers, craft beer, heavy metal atmosphere and unmistakable Chicago personality. Available for private and semi-private events, Kuma’s Corner OG offers a memorable alternative to traditional Chicago event venues. The space is ideal for corporate events, company parties, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, cocktail parties, private celebrations and group dining. Guests can enjoy customizable event menus featuring Kuma’s favorites, including signature sliders, burgers, mac & cheese, appetizers, salads and more. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available, along with beer, wine, cocktails and full bar packages. Our fully enclosed, climate-controlled patio provides a private event space with the energy and character that have made Kuma’s a Chicago institution. A/V capabilities and complimentary Wi-Fi are also available for corporate events, presentations and private gatherings. Lisa, Director of Catering & Private Events, works directly with clients to customize food, beverage and service options and create a seamless event from start to finish. For corporate events, private parties, rehearsal dinners and unique celebrations in Chicago, Kuma’s Corner OG delivers bold food, a laid-back atmosphere and an event experience that is anything but ordinary. Chicago Food. Kuma’s Attitude. Your Event. For private event information, contact Catering@KumasCorner.com
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
CSK Chicago
1224 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
- Spaces for 50-300 Guests
- 2 Event Spaces
Located in the heart of Lincoln Park, CSK Chicago is an up & coming event venue, owned and operated by Big Onion Hospitality, the restaurant group behind Chicago staples like Woodie’s Flat, Fatpour Tap Works and Hopsmith Tavern. CSK Chicago features three unique spaces, each boasting a modern yet warm and cozy ambiance, accentuating the mix of natural and eclectic elements, including vintage city maps and a pink neon sign. Each space has a customizable layout, allowing you to host events of any kind and truly make it your own. The light-soaked modern-meets-rustic interior of CSK Chicago leads to an open-concept garden oasis, featuring Edison bulb lighting and ivy-covered brick walls, adorned with vintage mirrors. At Big Onion Hospitality, our mission is to make each and every guest feel like they are walking into our own personal home. Our team of professionals works hand in hand with you to ensure this is accomplished with your event. Contact us today for more information or to schedule a tour with our Private Events Manager!
Est. $73/guest
No minimum
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
Sushi San Lincoln Park
1950 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
- Spaces for 16-120 Guests
- 2 Restaurants
- 1 Bar
- 4 Total Spaces
Sushi-san Lincoln Park features a menu from Master Sushi Chef Kaze Chan and serves one of the largest sake by-the-glass lists in the Windy City. The Lincoln Park location offers private event spaces on the lower level, a large dining room lined with banquets, and a dedicated bar area, complete with floor to ceiling glass windows that open up to an intimate patio on Halsted Street. Sushi-san has two other locations located in River North and Willis Tower.
Est. $60/guest
$750 min
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 1-2 days
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The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
- Spaces for 40-1,100 Guests
- 3 Restaurants
- 13 Museums
- 14 Total Spaces
Founded in 1879, the Art Institute of Chicago is one of the world’s major museums, housing an extraordinary collection of objects from across places, cultures, and time. We are also a place of active learning for all—dedicated to investigation, innovation, education, and dialogue—continually aspiring to greater public service and civic engagement. From gardens to galleries, Gilded Age glamour to modern minimalism, the Art Institute of Chicago has several exceptional spaces that can accommodate a variety of special occasions. Whether you’re hosting an elegant seated dinner, the wedding of your dreams, or a theater meeting, the museum has the perfect venue to suit your needs. With the help of our professional planning experts, you can create an event that your guests won’t soon forget.
$12,000 min
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 1-2 days
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LM Studio
808 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
- Spaces for 100-350 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 2 Event Spaces
- 2 Meeting Spaces
Make your next event one to remember at LM Studio. The light filled two-level atelier overlooking historic Michigan Ave and Grant Park features an open floorplan, custom bar and a modern design; the perfect setting for your special day. When you choose to host your event at LM Studio our in-house caterer, LM Catering & Events, will handle all of your food and beverage needs. Their culinary team of experts will work with you to build your menu using only the freshest and most seasonal ingredients. LM Catering & Events is the team people turn to when they want a different take on catering. We’re cool and artsy and we show people how to think outside the ballroom. Our customers love us because on the one hand we’re a touch unconventional, but on the other we’re completely professional. We pay attention to every last detail.
Est. $140/guest
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
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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Venue SIX10
610 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
- Spaces for 50-1,000 Guests
- 5 Event Spaces
Venue SIX10 offers stunning architecture and outstanding hospitality for clients ranging from wedding couples, Fortune 500s, non-profits and entrepreneurs. What sets Venue SIX10 apart is its jaw-dropping 10-story faceted window wall that provides panoramic views of Chicago’s skyline, Grant Park, Lake Michigan, Buckingham Fountain, Navy Pier, the Museum Campus, and even Indiana on a clear day. With numerous design awards, Silver LEEDs certification, catering provided by a select group of Chicago’s finest caterers, and impeccable service, Venue SIX10 delivers an experience second to none. There are four main event spaces and 13 additional breakout spaces within Venue SIX10, offering unique options for events from 12 to 800 people. With the help of the Event Sales Team and Production Team, Venue SIX10 is a full-service venue that ensures your event is executed seamlessly.
$6,750 min
Pricing Details Available
RLM Events & Design
4042 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA
- Spaces for 34-48 Guests
Est. $12/guest
$400 min
Pricing Details Available
RLM Studio
4042 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641, USA
- Spaces for 26-50 Guests
- 1 Meeting Space
RLM Events & Design was founded by a team of women with expertise in fine dining, hospitality, consulting and leadership development. RLM was born from our realization that to be truly excellent at bringing the vision for an event to life, creative capability must blend seamlessly with polished execution. When you work with our team, you are gaining not only visionary creative guidance, but also the assurance that your event will be carried out with precision and professionalism. As we design and build your event, we exist to make your realm a reality. - RLM Studio Features Airy space with 13-foot ceilings | Beautiful open kitchen with quartz counter tops and stainless steel appliances |12-foot hardwood dining table with seating for up to 14 people | Comfy lounge area | Bright, natural light + blackout shades | Street-level access and free street parking | Five minute walk from Blue Line Event and Design Services Floral Design: Transform your event through custom floral design. Table Styling: Work with our team to create the unique look and feel of your spread. Event Planning: Let us provide you with guidance and support on design and vendor selections. On-Site Event Management: Our team will work with you and your vendors the day of to ensure seamless execution.
Est. $93/guest
$700 min
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 2-4 hrs
Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
- Spaces for 40-1,500 Guests
- 3 Museums
- 3 Landmarks
- 1 Theater
When you choose the Chicago History Museum, you will experience the perfect venue for your event. Whether you're planning a corporate celebration, daytime meeting, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, engagement or anniversary celebration, or your dream wedding, the Chicago History Museum will provide the quintessential Chicago experience with a sophistication and elegance you won't find anywhere else. Overlooking scenic Lincoln Park and the Gold Coast skyline, the Chicago Room at the Chicago History Museum creates an ideal setting for any type of event with spectacular views and traditional Georgian-style elegance. Combine the history of the city of Chicago and the beauty of our venue, and you will have the perfect backdrop for your event at Chicago History Museum.
Est. $140/guest
No minimum
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
Chop Shop
2033 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
- Spaces for 50-450 Guests
- 2 Restaurants
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Event Space
Chop Shop Chicago is a venue with 6,000 square feet of hybrid event space located in the heart of Wicker Park and Bucktown in Chicago. Fully staffed with a personal production team, the space at Chop Shop Chicago hosts an array of offbeat events. Designed by event professionals, for event professionals, this distinctly modern urban event space is fully customizable. Chop Shop Chicago features 20 foot ceilings, exposed brick, modular staging, a modern guest suite, and built-in amenities including a state-of-the-art audio and visual package. Chop Shop Chicago serves to accommodate corporate, social, and entertainment planners in the marketing, art, film, music, sports, performance, fashion, culinary, and philanthropic communities for both private and in-house programmed events.
$500 min
Palmhouse
619 Howard St, Chicago, IL 60626, USA
- Spaces for 90-800 Guests
- 2 Event Spaces
Whether you're planning a wedding, milestone celebration, corporate gathering, or nonprofit event, Palmhouse offers a flexible, thoughtfully designed venue that adapts to your vision. Hosting both your ceremony and reception? Our two connected event spaces allow you to transition seamlessly from "I do" to cocktails, dinner, and dancing--without interrupting the flow of your celebration. A full drapery partition provides privacy between spaces while your guests enjoy the evening. Already saying your vows elsewhere? Palmhouse transforms beautifully into a reception venue, giving you plenty of room for cocktail hour, dinner, dancing, entertainment, and unique interactive experiences. Beyond weddings, Palmhouse is an ideal setting for birthdays, mitzvahs, bridal and baby showers, fundraisers, holiday parties, corporate meetings, wellness retreats, and more. With two full-service bars, private suites, and an open, customizable floor plan, the space can be tailored to fit events of all styles and sizes. No two events are alike, and we believe your venue should reflect that. Our team will work with you to create a layout and experience that feels seamless, intentional, and uniquely yours!
Avg response time 1-2 days
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
Bar Parisette
2829 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
- Spaces for 40-175 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Bar
Bar Parisette is an award-winning restaurant and wine bar on a bustling stretch of Logan Square. We love hosting events, including weddings, in our spacious dining room and bar. Our dining room is large enough to accommodate groups of up to 100 in a semi-private capacity, while the two spaces combined can host up to 165 guests. The space is perfectly suited for events that include multiple elements, such as a cocktail hour followed by a seated dinner, and can be set up to include a wedding ceremony, dance floor, or performance. Our packages include bespoke menus from our culinary and bar teams, as well as service staff, furniture, plates, silverware, glasses, and more. The space features exposed brick, floor to ceiling windows, hardwood floors, vintage lighting, and custom tile. Events include use of our state-of-the-art sound system and wireless microphone. In addition to the indoor spaces, guests have access to our charming 400 square foot sidewalk patio. We also can provide a spacious private area for the bride and family with private bathroom access.
Est. $150/guest
Avg response time 4-6 hrs
International Museum of Surgical Science
1524 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
- Spaces for 100-200 Guests
- 1 Museum
- 1 Landmark
With turn of the century architecture, The International Museum of Surgical Science offers an elegant setting for your next lecture, corporate meeting, beautiful reception, and intimate dinner. Guests enter the International Museum of Surgical Science and are led up a gilded metal staircase to the main floor. Italian marble floors and fireplaces, decorative cut stone and sky-high floor to ceiling windows with breathtaking views of Lake Michigan are just some of the many unique features of the International Museum of Surgical Science. The wood-paneled walls decorated with historic murals and statues are customizable to your preferences for an engaging and intimate special event. The historic mansion that holds the International Museum of Surgical Science truly embodies the Gold Coast splendor of the late 19th Century and will provide for an unforgettable backdrop for every special occasion.
Est. $40/guest
Pricing Details Available
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
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
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
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse, Chicago
1028 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
- Spaces for 14-300 Guests
- 8 Restaurants
- 4 Bars
- 8 Event Spaces
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse has been a Chicago icon since partners Hugo Ralli and Steve Lombardo opened its doors 29 years ago, in May of 1989. The classic American steakhouse is the first and only in the country to be awarded its own USDA Prime Certification. USDA Gibsons Prime Angus Beef is featured along with fresh fish, classic cocktails, an extensive wine list and exceptional service. Gibsons offers exceptional private dining spaces that are ideal for events of all types and sizes. Their knowledgeable and creative staff work with clients individually to create completely unique experiences. For private dining and catering events alike, clients will experience an unmatched quality of service and cuisine from the iconic Gibsons Restaurant Group.
Est. $372/guest