Top Uptown Premiere Venues

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Choosing your premiere 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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Cruz Blanca
900 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
- 1 Restaurant
Cruz Blanca is a small-batch Chicago brewery passionately focused on ModMex lagers, sunny IPA’s and tropical wild-fermented sours. Inspired by the original Cruz Blanca Brewery that opened in Mexico City in the 1860’s. Plan the perfect fiesta with crowd-pleasing fare from award-winning chef Rick Bayless at Cruz Blanca. Cruz Blanca's catering and private event menus are filled with soul satisfying flavors from Mexico. You and your guests can make your own tacos with Cruz Blanca's house-made corn tortillas, and choose from an array of toppings. Include their freshly–made guacamole, amazing sides, and stellar house-beers for a fun fiesta spread.
Chicago Architecture Center
111 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) offers the city’s hottest new rental spaces for your next meeting, cocktail hour or special event. Centrally located at 111 E. Wacker Dr., the Chicago Architecture Center is truly in the heart of downtown, near the bustling intersection of Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive. There are three spaces available to rent at the CAC, seven days a week. For more information, contact Anna Ploegman at aploegman@architecture.org or call 312.561.2100, extension 1015.
AceBounce
230 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
- Spaces for 25-550 Guests
- 4 Restaurants
AceBounce is an immense subterranean playground with an electric atmosphere surpassing any other Chicago venue. Parties & ping pong collide around 16 tables, walled in stunning design, with Games Gurus at hand to organize and entertain your guests with hilarious, innovative games. Unlike most activity based venues, AceBounce delivers a completely uncompromised food & beverage offering, with acclaimed menus from celebrated chef, Rick Gresh and award winning mixologist, Peter Vestinos – all coming together to create an unprecedented party experience.
BLVD
817 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
- Spaces for 40-300 Guests
- 4 Event Spaces
BLVD is a modern American restaurant located in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood that draws inspiration from Hollywood’s Sunset Blvd circa 1950: the golden era’s most iconic strip of dining and entertainment establishments. Our space combines the glamour, luxury, and decadence that defined Hollywood in the 1950s with contemporary cuisine, cocktails, and music that bring guests back to the here and now, creating an exciting dichotomy between restaurants and personas of the past and present.
Avg response time 4-6 hrs
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.
bellyQ
1400 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
- 1 Restaurant
Partnering with Cornerstone Restaurant Group and Michael Jordan, Chef Bill Kim reimagines Asian barbecue, amplifying it into a creatively modern and delicious interactive dining experience. In his most ambitious and exciting culinary adventure yet, Chef Kim and his expert team at bellyQ use only the finest seasonal and locally sourced ingredients to dish up an imaginative menu that ignites with flavor as it satisfies your belly. From engagement parties to business parties to every moment worth celebrating, bellyQ offers the perfect setting for gatherings big or small. Amaze your guests with Chef Kim’s delicious twist on Asian barbecue for your next event. Contact us today and we’ll work with you to customize your event with flavor and energy from start to finish. Our Chef's Quarters will make any night special. The Chef’s Quarters offers a lounge atmosphere with comfortable lounge chairs, just right for cocktails before dinner and karaoke after...bellyQ redefines Asian barbeque that ignites with flavor as it satisfies your belly. Grab the reins and show off your grilling skills. Featuring a three-course, $60 per person Grill Feast menu created by Chef Kim, our one-of-a-kind grill tables make for a truly interactive and exciting night for up to 4 guests. Don’t be shy; everyone has what it takes to be a grill master. Our servers will prep you with helpful cooking tips and have you effortlessly grilling up perfection like the Chef himself. Bigger Party? For parties of 5-10 guests, reserve our private Chef’s Table. Grill up our latest Grill Feast menu just how you like it while you and your party enjoy a unique view that overlooks Chef Kim’s team at work in the bellyQ kitchen.
Formento's
925 West Randolph Street, West Side, Chicago, IL, USA
- Spaces for 20-200 Guests
- 3 Restaurants
Formento’s has three amazing private event spaces. Two of these spaces can accommodate parties of 20 to 200 guests in an intimate loft overlooking Restaurant Row. Located on our second floor, these spacious rooms boast their own private bar, restrooms and sound system. The third space is a semi-private backroom located on the first floor, and has the quintessential Italian charm. Our private dining rooms are the perfect gathering place for any occasion and offer a beautiful atmosphere with fantastic food and great service.
Cite Elegant Dining
505 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
ROOH Chicago
736 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA
Meaning soul or spirit, ROOH brings the spirit of India to Chicago through the restaurant experience. Renowned Executive Chef, Sujan Sarkar, delicately balances rich traditional flavors with fresh local ingredients prepared with international techniques and inspirations. We look forward to working with you to customize your event. At ROOh Chicago, we have four event spaces to choose from ranging from small and intimate to larger elegant spaces. At ROOH, it is our goal to provide you and your guests an excellent dining experience with lasting memories.
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
301 E North Water St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
- Spaces for 3,160-4,600 Guests
- 1 Hotel
- 1 Ballroom
The grand scope of function space at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk is the perfect backdrop for small executive meetings to intimate social gathering to large conventions. The range of expertise, customizable meeting space, and team of dedicated professionals at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk make any event a snap. Located in the heart of the Windy City, along the beautiful Chicago River and just steps to the Magnificent Mile, the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk is located in an area all of your special event guests will love. When you choose the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, you and your guests can enjoy shopping in the acclaimed Gold Coast neighborhood, all of the best restaurants in the city, and so much more. The Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk is known for exceeding expectations. You and your guests will enjoy attentive, personalized service, beautiful settings, and superb banquets and catering in the city's best location. Let the highly regarded professionals at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk turn your occasion into a memorable event. Work with the staff to plan and execute every last detail of your wedding, corporate gathering, fundraiser, gala, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, or other type of large-scale celebration. All of the meeting spaces, ballrooms, and event spaces at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk will wow you and your guests during your celebration.
Avg response time 1-2 days
Leña Brava
904 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
- Spaces for 36 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
Fire and ice have never played so well together. Leña Brava — ”ferocious wood” — takes its inspiration from the multicultural seaside elements of Baja California Norte, the region’s celebration of live-fire cooking and the area’s world-class wines. You and your guests will indulge in exquisite cuisine and crafted cocktails at your private event. Leña Brava's private dining room seats up to 36 for an intimate affair. Whether it be a milestone birthday or a corporate gathering, Leña Brava is the perfect spot for your next special occasion. The Leña Brava raw bar tempts with spicy aguachiles and unique ceviches while the kitchen satisfies with everything cooked on an open hearth and wood-burning oven. With one of the country’s best selections of mezcal and wines from the much-heralded Valle de Guadalupe, Leña Brava evokes the unique flavors of one of Mexico’s most vibrant regions. Leña Brava's seafood is sourced from sustainable fisheries and environmentally responsible aquaculture enterprises, and their tortillas are handmade from heirloom corn grown in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Raised | An Urban Rooftop Bar
1 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
- Spaces for 100-200 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Event Space
With an industrial aesthetic, eclectic style and raw finishes, RAISED | An Urban Rooftop Bar invites locals and guests to enjoy the indoor/outdoor bar and open roof deck overlooking the scenic downtown Chicago River view. Our versatile space can accommodate groups of all sizes and is perfect for wedding rehearsal dinners, birthdays, small wedding receptions, small corporate gatherings, proposals, anniversaries, graduation parties, or a night out on the town. Open year round, RAISED features incredible views, award winning cocktails and an unparalleled surroundings to celebrate every occasion.
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
1 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
- Spaces for 100-500 Guests
- 3 Hotels
- 3 Ballrooms
Whether you're joining us in the Windy City for work or for fun, the recently renovated Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel is ready to help you create lasting memories. Located steps from the Theater District, our award-winning hotel will captivate you from the moment you arrive until the day you say your goodbyes, with thoughtful amenities and world-class service. Step into our intuitively designed lobby, which features a VIP R Lounge, Artist Studio, Coffee Bar and Library. Unwind in your spacious room or suite and enjoy deluxe bedding and superb downtown Chicago views. Take a refreshing dip in the indoor pool or get your workout in at our Fitness Center. Our dining options include a hip rooftop bar with great views, as well as American cuisine and terrific cocktails. Host an event in one of our elegant venues, including the Chicago Ballroom, or walk outside of the hotel and explore the Theater District and other notable downtown attractions. We look forward to welcoming you to Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel.
Kaiser Tiger
1415 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
- Spaces for 44-500 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Event Space
Soft baked pretzels, gourmet sausage and unique bacon dishes are the specialty at our 14,000 sq ft location. Located on Randolph Street in Chicago's trendy West Loop neighborhood, Kaiser Tiger can host your next event. Whether you need a casual, fun outing or a more formal affair Kaiser Tiger has the event space to impress your guests. Our year-round beer garden plays host to bocce & bags in the summer and transforms to curling in the winter. Not to mention the Skyline Room which offers beautiful views of downtown Chicago and can play host to your next meeting or event!
Bespoke Cuisine
1358 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
- Spaces for 36-43 Guests
- 1 Event Space
A unique culinary combination of a hands-on cooking experience and a dinner party, Bespoke Cuisine's Cooking Parties are a big hit with epicureans and beginners. Chefs from the Bespoke team lead groups through preparing a multi-course meal. After the cooking is finished, participants retreat to the loft-like dining room and enjoy being served the meal they created.. Cooking parties are held at Bespoke Cuisine's location on Restaurant Row where clients have the opportunity to learn in a working commercial kitchen then dine in the lofted dining room to enjoy the meal they prepared. Many of our corporate clients love our Cooking Competition Parties, too! You can select from our "Iron Chef" or "Chopped" style competitions with as much - or as little - help from our chefs as you'd like. Please contact us for more information on these and other fun ways to bring your team together!
mHUB Chicago
1623 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
- Spaces for 16-325 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 2 Meeting Spaces
An Innovation Center for All Things HardTech. mHUB is where people come to build the physical technologies that will change the physical world. Through prototyping labs, industry partnerships, and a commitment to U.S. manufacturing, the mHUB ecosystem is changing the landscape of HardTech development. For a quote on your next event, please fill out our request form here: https://www.mhubchicago.com/request-event-space
Avg response time 1-2 days
One East Wacker
1 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
- Spaces for 45-412 Guests
- 3 Bars
- 1 Rooftop
- 5 Total Spaces
Experience the ideal hub for professionals eager to elevate their meetings and collaborations. At 1 East Wacker, one of Chicago's tallest downtown skyscrapers, 1 Events is just steps away from the Chicago Riverwalk and Millennium Park, right in the heart of Chicago. Our state-of-the-art conference rooms and stunning event hall feature cutting-edge technology, modern interiors, and customizable layouts to improve your productivity, spark creativity, foster innovation, and allow you to celebrate in style.
Avg response time 1-2 hrs
Fred Astaire Studio, West Loop
1239 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Located in the heart of the West Loop, the Fred Astaire West Loop studio is perfect for a party of fun and lively entertainment! If you want your event to be top of the line in elegance while boasting an exciting atmosphere of music and dancing, contact us!
Avg response time 1-2 hrs
Hawksmoor Chicago
N La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Three floors. Five Rooms. Any type of party. Our private or semi-private spaces are where birthdays turn into long, loud dinners. A place to eat like a King (because we have one of those) and drink like you’ve got nowhere to be in the morning. A space to pour another glass, cut into a gigantic porterhouse, and celebrate something or nothing at all. And we’ve got five of them. From 16-seat private dining rooms to whopping 500 guest events we have versatile spaces to make your next event memorable. Think dry-aged steaks, incredible food, world-renowned drinks, friendly service, and a come-as-you-are mentality. Quiet celebrations or a big, boisterous bash; anything goes.
Beatnik On The River
180 N Upper Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
- Spaces for 26-190 Guests
- 4 Restaurants
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Theater
Beatnik On The River takes guests on a journey, drawing inspiration from the Beat Generation of 1950s and ’60s and the bohemian hipsters who followed in their path. At the Loop’s Beatnik On The River, the globetrotting dishes and cocktails, and boho-chic interior are further enhanced with breathtaking views of the South Branch of the Chicago River located next to it, adding to the transporting experience. 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, South America and beyond. Like the food, cocktails change seasonally and tap into the exotic with ingredients ranging from Ceylon cinnamon to Szechuan-chipotle honey. The sounds of Beatnik On The River follow suit, with influences arriving from all corners of the globe. Reggae, Afrobeat and Middle Eastern Classic Rock weave easily with Brazilian Soul and ’60s French Pop.