Top West Town Opening Party Venues
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Edie's All Day Cafe & Bar
675 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654, USAEdie’s All Day Café & Bar is an upscale, fast-casual café and bar located in the Wells corridor of Chicago’s River North neighborhood, catering to individuals on-the-go, remote workers and professionals looking for a community space to work, relax and gather from breakfast through dinner. Founded by hospitality veterans Matt Matros, Arturo Gomez, and partner (Chef) Chris Dunstatter, Edie’s is leading Chicago’s “third place” - a designated space between work and home - a new wave in hospitality deeming itself as part café, part restaurant, workspace, community center, and part wine bar.

Gibsons Italia
233 N Canal St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA- Spaces for 24-150 Guests
- 2 Restaurants
- 1 Bar
- 2 Event Spaces
Our expert private dining team offers concierge-level service and will work with clients individually to create a completely unique and custom experience. Gibsons Restaurant Group offers à la carte dining in a private setting, including a choice of entrée on-site, customizable menus, and steaks ordered to temperature. Other turn-key amenities such as flatware, table settings, linens, chairs, and state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment are on hand to tailor the space to every client's needs. We can accommodate a wide range of events at our locations in the suburbs as well as downtown Chicago, from weddings and graduations to corporate parties and seminars. Private spaces are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and include dedicated service staff. A modern Italian steakhouse located along the Chicago River in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago. The elegant and comfortable four-level restaurant and bar features outdoor dining on two levels, two fireplaces and a rooftop bar and lounge with a retractable roof showcasing stunning views of the Chicago River and the city's skyline. The menu consists of refined Italian dishes and American steakhouse classics, including a variety of meats, seafood, vegetables, risotto and gold-extruded pasta. At the heart of the menu is a world-class tour of beef starring Gibsons Prime Angus Beef, Gibsons Grassfed Australian Beef and Japanese Kobe featured along with fresh crudo, classic cocktails, and an extensive wine list.
The Park West
322 West Armitage Avenue, North Side, Chicago, IL, USA- Spaces for 300-800 Guests
- 1 Theater
This historic theater has been an integral part of Chicago’s entertainment scene since it opened as the Lane Court vaudeville and movie theater in 1916. In 1977 we transformed into Park West, the iconic Chicago concert and special event facility. Flexibility, exclusivity and convenient City location combined with over 40 years’ experience, professional production and venue staffs and in-house A/V make Park West the ideal location for a corporate or social celebration, business presentation, fashion show, gala, benefit concert, awards ceremony, product launch etc. Park West can hold up to 900 people for receptions and can comfortably seat groups of 100 to 700. The versatility of the space allows Park West to function as the perfect location for meetings requiring heavy AV, live entertainment, seated dinners, and dancing. 11,000 square-foot facility with 5 tiered levels, 2 balconies, 7 bars, and comfortable booths/beautiful and practical in design. What’s So Special About Us? Park West is an important part of Chicago history – the theater has been in this location for over 100 years, producing live performances and events as Park West for 40+ years.
Avg response time 4-6 hrs
Gilt Bar
230 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA- Spaces for 50 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
Featuring an intimate and inviting atmosphere, classic craft cocktails and contemporary American cuisine, events in The Library at Gilt Bar are the perfect combination of comfort and luxury. Offering a range of food and beverage packages, guests are able to experience Gilt Bar on various levels with highly personalized service, bartenders and a curated playlist of ambient music. The Library at Gilt Bar holds up to 50 guests seated or standing. This is a sultry, intimate event space your guests are sure to love. At Gilt Bar, we provide a mix of round and square tables that range in seating capacity from two to seven guests. We offer three levels of food & beverage packages. The menus at Gilt Bar are served buffet style, allowing guests the opportunity to mix and mingle. When you choose Gilt Bar for your next event, you'll have a celebration you'll never forget.

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.

Broken English Lincoln Park
2576 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA- Spaces for 350 Guests
- 4 Restaurants
Broken English has locations in three of Chicago's most vibrant neighborhoods: The Loop, Old Town, & Lincoln Park. Broken English combines a unique take on Mexican street style tacos, refreshing beverages, eclectic music, and vivid artwork created by local talent. Book a private event, a venue buyout, or reserve an area for your corporate & social parties and group dining needs. Their team will help you design customized party menus with their exquisite in-house catering, choose unique beverage packages with specialty cocktails, and create an elevated entertainment experience for your guests.

Biggs Mansion
1150 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610, USAIn September 2014 the 2 year restoration of Biggs Mansion was completed. With over $4 million dollars spent and absolutely no cost spared, real estate developer and current owner Fred Latsko converted the previously known IL Mulino restaurant into Chicago's finest cigcar show and private cigar lounge. Biggs Mansion also features an outdoor patio.

Claridge House
1244 N Dearborn Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60610, USA- Spaces for 25-50 Guests
- 1 Hotel
- 1 Ballroom
Elevate your next meeting or event and enjoy our intimate venue designed for an unforgettable experience. Brimming with natural light and elegance, our 672-square-foot DaVinci Room is ideal for corporate or social gatherings for up to 48 guests.
Avg response time 4-6 hrsPour Decisions
2624 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USAWelcome to Pour Decisions Chicago. The space is great for various events.

Blue Door Kitchen & Garden
52 W Elm St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA- Spaces for 50-125 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Outdoor
Blue Door Kitchen & Garden, home to celebrated Chef Art Smith, is a farm-to-table oasis in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast. As a committed member of the agricultural community, Blue Door Kitchen & Garden is dedicated to cultivating strong relationships with sustainable purveyors to provide their guests with a connection to the land and an honest representation of local flavors and ingredients.

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.

La Storia Ristorante
1154 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA- Spaces for 18-100 Guests
- 4 Restaurants
- 1 Outdoor
La Storia Ristorante is a genuine Italian experience where guests will share in the rich culture of the Italian table. Allow La Storia Ristorante to revel in the art of cooking while you relish in the art of eating as we embrace the spirit of Italy by using the best local ingredients simply, seasonably, and sincerely.

Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop
733 West Madison Street, West Side, Chicago, IL, USA- Spaces for 350-465 Guests
- 1 Hotel
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Meeting Space
Impress everyone in your group with our beautifully designed event space. Whether you have an event for 4 or 400 people, you will have our dedicated, professional staff all to yourselves. Our flexible space, menus and planning team are sure to make your program a success.

Chicago q
1160 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA- Spaces for 10-80 Guests
- 4 Restaurants
Chicago q is not an ordinary barbecue joint. Opening in 2010, the Chefs have created a barbecue experience like none other by using the highest quality meats seasoned with house-made rubs while served in a Savannah-style dining room, imbued with Southern charm and comfort. Chicago q serves award-winning competition fare alongside regional favorites from the Carolinas, Texas, Missouri and Tennessee, which pair perfectly with the best selection of rare and exclusive bourbons in Chicago. Whether in the neighborhood or traveling to the city, a group of two or 50, Chicago q is the ideal space for any gathering or occasion

Somerset
1112 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA- Spaces for 18-200 Guests
- 3 Restaurants
- 1 Hotel
- 6 Total Spaces
The Somerset Chicago has beautiful hardwood floors, glamorous gold hardware and bold yet elegant jewel toned decor. The interiors are inspired by a new-fashioned take on American Country Club culture, making The Somerset Chicago an ideal location for any elegant event. An exterior patio offers al fresco dining in season. The entirety of Somerset Chicago fits 230 guests. The Clubhouse on the second level fits 90 seated guests, and is fully equipped with its own bar, lounging spots and balcony areas. Both the Regatta Room and Upper Deck offer smaller, more intimate spaces for meetings or dinner parties.

The Grand Aberie
910 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Private Dining by Sepia
123 N Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA- Spaces for 60-140 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Event Space
Private Dining by Sepia serves as the ideal backdrop for the inventive, American cuisine created by James Beard Award nominated Chef Andrew Zimmerman. Available seven days a week for lunch or dinner, it can accommodate up to 60 guests for a seated meal and up to 100 for a standing cocktail reception. Private Dining by Sepia offers a unique venue for bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and small weddings. Michelin-starred Sepia restaurant, located next door to the private dining room, may be available for a full buyout on select dates. Accommodating up to 120 for a seated meal, the main dining room offers a warm and intimate setting for a memorable event.

Electric Shuffle - Chicago
448 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Sunda New Asian
110 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA- Spaces for 20-350 Guests
- 6 Restaurants
Whether it’s a cocktail party, lunch meeting, seated dinner or buffet, Sunda has multiple options for party room rental for your group size and event format. Corporate or social events, hosted in our semi-private or private event spaces, are guaranteed to impress when you choose “River North’s preeminent pan-Asian restaurant” (Dining Chicago). Our full-service event experts will handle it all for you so you can relax and enjoy the event as well! This can include everything from menu creation to full event production (menu cards, entertainment, decor, custom napkins − just to name a few). So you can impress your guests at every opportunity at the “#1 Celebrity Spot in Chicago” (Chicago Tribune)! Located within Chicago’s bustling River North neighborhood, Sunda pairs New Asian fare with Midwestern hospitality for an award-winning concept. Offering contemporary interpretations of traditional dishes from Japan, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and more, the Michelin-recommended concept from Rockit Ranch Productions has received numerous accolades, including Best New Restaurant and Chicago’s Sexiest Restaurant. Showcasing exceptional cuisine from Executive Chef Jess DeGuzman, mod décor from renowned designer Tony Chi, a chic, yet approachable ambiance and seating for more than 200 guests, Sunda has rapidly become a mainstay on the Chicago dining scene. Private Events:

Ambar Restaurant
700 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654, USALocated in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, Ambar Restaurant is a dining destination for private dinners, corporate gatherings, cocktail receptions, and social celebrations. The restaurant features warm, contemporary interiors, a full bar, a dedicated private dining room, and a seasonal patio, offering inviting settings for intimate occasions and larger gatherings. Modern Balkan cuisine anchors the experience, with an unlimited small-plate format that encourages guests to share and explore a variety of flavors. Handcrafted cocktails, flexible event menus, and attentive hospitality complement the setting, creating a welcoming atmosphere for everything from rehearsal dinners and milestone birthdays to company celebrations.