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  Longman & Eagle

  2657 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA

  • Spaces for 30-50 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Longman & Eagle is a modern spin on a traditional Chicago inn, located in the Logan Square district of Chicago, USA, and offering thoughtful, imaginative drinking, eating, and sleeping alternatives. Longman & Eagle has a variety of private dining options for seated dinners, brunches, and cocktail gatherings. Whiskey tasting programs with a guide are also available: - Groups of 10 to 20 people - Tastings run Tuesday through Thursday - Rare bottles, L&E favorites, and whiskey essentials are all available for tasting. Much of the city's early social life focused on establishments like The Eagle, The Green Tree, and The Sauganash, and the history here is both colorful and rich. Longman & Eagle is a look back, recreating an age-old concept through a contemporary lens, providing a shelter that appeals to a multitude of senses - be they aesthetic, consumptive, culinary, or restorative - in a way that is approachable, deliberate, and imaginative. It's the kind of establishment where a man might get a shot with breakfast, where local officials could trade votes for whiskey, and where the diversity of Chicago's neighborhoods is reflected. Bars, inns, pubs, and saloons were the primary community centers of their age in Chicago, where the provision of drink, food, and lodging provided patrons and travelers with a feeling of place that was accessible, inviting, and appealing to people of all classes, rich and poor. Longman & Eagle is an attempt to recapture the same spirit, delving into the essence of one of the world's most beautiful cities. Longman & Eagle is a collaboration between the Land and Sea Department's Cody Hudson, Robert McAdams, and Peter Creig Toalson, and 16"OC's Bruce Finkelman.

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  Beatrix Fulton Market

  834 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

  • Spaces for 25-200 Guests
  • 4 Restaurants
  • 2 Bars

  Beatrix is a coffeehouse, restaurant, and gathering spot in the Chicago districts of River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market, and Oak Brook. Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises' Founder Rich Melman, Executive Partner and Divisional President Marc Jacobs, and Chef Partners John Chiakulas, Rita Dever, and Susan Weaver are the brains behind the restaurant. The menu is noted for its famous coffee and bakery counter, which includes signature cookies and in-house pastry favorites, and for its healthy meets tasty alternatives. Our coffee bar features Beatrix Coffee Roasters' house blends, which include Medium, Dark, Espresso, and Decaf roasts. Barista-created lattes, Bulletproof Coffee, Cold Brew Iced Coffee, Nitro, and featured special blends are all part of the coffee program. Honey Cinnamon Latte, Matcha Iced Latte, and Mexican Iced Coffee are all favorites. Seasonal fruits, fresh-squeezed juice, and made-in-house ingredients are featured in the cocktail program, which is inspired by the everyday healthy meets delicious concept and is founded in classic cocktails. Both home obscurities and international picks make up the wine collection. Beatrix Fulton Market in Chicago is a welcoming neighborhood restaurant, café, and gathering spot. Our semi-private dining room is ideal for a family brunch, business lunch, reception, or dinner party.

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  Mia Francesca

  3311 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657, USA

  • Spaces for 26-80 Guests
  • 3 Restaurants

  Mia Francesca is an Italian trattoria in Chicago's Lake View neighborhood, where the concept was born in 1992 when chef Scott Harris opened the original location with a vision for bold, rustic cooking rooted in the cuisine of Rome and the surrounding regions of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. The restaurant was among the first in Chicago to offer a casually sophisticated trattoria atmosphere — simple, flavorful food served with genuine warmth at fair prices. The setting reflects that philosophy throughout: a convivial dining room that has long been a Lake View staple, alongside a collection of private and semi-private spaces suited to gatherings of different sizes. The Coach House, tucked behind the main restaurant, seats up to 30 guests in a more intimate setting. Upstairs, the Milan Ovest and Milan Est rooms can host parties of 50 and 26 respectively, with the option to combine them for larger groups. Events accommodate service in family-style, plated, or appetizer reception formats — well suited to rehearsal dinners, milestone celebrations, and corporate gatherings alike.

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  Harborside International Golf Center

  11001 S Doty Ave, Chicago, IL 60628, USA

  • Spaces for 220-300 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Country Club

  Since 1995, the Harborside International Golf Center, which includes both the Port and Starboard Courses, has served as Chicago's primary golf destination. Harborside Golf Club, located only minutes from Chicago's Loop, provides the best golfing experience available in the Chicagoland region. In addition to being the only facility in Illinois with two of Golfweek's "Best Courses You Can Play in Illinois," it also has the state's largest driving range and practice facility. The Pier at Harborside provides full-service catering for private parties and functions. The venue is ideal for organizing a variety of events such as a birthday party, bridal shower, modest wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, or holiday party. You and your guests will enjoy the delectable cuisine and beverages that you have come to anticipate and appreciate from Harborside International, which is the finest part. The clubhouse can accommodate up to 250 guests for a sit-down event and about 300 people for a walk-around reception. We can cater everything from plated dinners to beautiful buffets to hors d'oeuvres cocktail events and everything in between. We can create food and beverage menus that are tailored to your preferences and budget.

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  Sophie's at Saks Fifth Avenue

  700 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

  • Spaces for 18-120 Guests
  • 2 Restaurants

  Sophie's at Saks Fifth Avenue is an American restaurant with globally-influenced cuisine, situated on the second floor of Saks Fifth Avenue within The Mall at University Town Center in Sarasota, Florida. The restaurant draws its name and spirit from Sophie Gimbel, a pioneering American fashion designer who led couture at Saks for over four decades — and whose philosophy of precision and elegance shapes the venue's approach to food and hospitality. The space features a dining room, a bar with views into the kitchen, and an outdoor terrace bar and lounge offering both covered and open-air seating. For private functions, the venue accommodates up to 50 seated guests or 120 for a standing reception. A dedicated private dining room seats 18 and is well suited to intimate dinners, business meetings, and social gatherings. Chef Jaryd Hearn develops seasonal menus built around locally-sourced ingredients, complemented by craft cocktails and curated wines.

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  Little Victories

  1725 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA

  • Spaces for 50-70 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Footman Hospitality has opened the doors of Little Victories in the heart of Wicker Park, continuing a long legacy of drinking and dining places that have brought people from all over the city together for years. Little Victories, which is housed in a former warehouse conversion, welcomes you with a horseshoe bar as its focal point. Billiards and darts are two Chicago pastimes that are complemented by booths and decor that have a vintage feel to them. Everything about this place is simple and straightforward: fantastic moments, nice music, decent beverages, and pleasant service. With an emphasis on classics that are easy to remember and enjoy, the cocktail program strives to retain the integrity of the traditional drinks that everyone knows and loves. Additionally, Little Victories provides a changing assortment of canned and draft beers, which includes microbrews and craft beers from Chicago's several local brewers. The wine list is straightforward, straightforward, and enjoyable. Little Victories is a celebration of the large things that come about as a result of the accumulation of minor victories. And there is maybe no better way to do it than while enjoying a game of darts or billiards with pals while sipping on a drink. It's easy to get caught up in life's small disappointments; we believe it's time to pay attention to life's small victories.

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  Billy Sunday

  3143 W Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647, USA

  • Spaces for 20-35 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  In addition to traditional cocktails and experimental new concoctions, Billy Sunday is noted for having a large collection of vintage spirits and an enhanced bar menu. In terms of flavor, balance, and discipline, our cocktail menu follows a gourmet approach, while also including a welcome dose of whimsy. With one of North America's greatest collections of vintage fernet and Amaro, as well as a diverse variety of rare scotch, whisky, bourbon, and rum, the rear bar is the place to be. We invite you to join us on Billy Sunday for your next meeting of brilliant minds, and we will treat you like royalty! We can put together a menu of our beverages and meals for you. We can develop a menu that is unique to you. We can put together a tasting menu with a few appetizers to go along with it. Alternatively, we may provide an open bar with appetizers. Please get in touch with us if you are interested in holding a special event at Billy Sunday.

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  Ranalli's

  1925 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA

  • Spaces for 215-400 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  For groups of 15 to 385 people, Ranalli's offers private and semi-private spaces for events. A large sidewalk patio and a private rear room with a full bar are just a few of the amenities available for your occasion. Are you looking for a private area to host a larger gathering? Inquire about purchasing the entire venue! BACK ROOM The private Back Room can seat up to 50 people seated or 65 people standing for a cocktail-style gathering. A full private bar, high top banquette seating, flexible low top seating options, 8 TVs, private A/V options, private toilets, and a full wall of windows looking out onto our courtyard are all available in this space. KING'S TABLE The King's Table has seating for up to 12 people or cocktail space for up to 15. It has two tap handles with your choice of draft beers and five TVs. For gatherings of up to 25, adjacent table space along the windows can be added on. MAIN BAR Our Main Bar has a full private bar, a mix of scattered bar height tables and low seating, 12 TVs, and private facilities that can accommodate up to 125 guests for a cocktail-style gathering. PATIO Our outside terrace can seat groups of 12 to 170 people. It's the ideal outdoor location to host your next celebration, with heaters, shade umbrellas, flower boxes, lights, and a pergola! For the best of all worlds, inquire about adding a few reserved outdoor tables in conjunction with an interior space.

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  Midwest Coast Brewing Company

  2137 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60612, USA

  • Spaces for 100-140 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  From corporate functions to rehearsal dinners or casual get togethers, Midwest Coast Brewing has you covered.

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  The Drake Oak Brook

  2301 York Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA

  • Spaces for 13-660 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 6 Hotels
  • 6 Total Spaces

  The surrounding of beautiful architecture mixes well with the classic furnishing at The Drake Oak Brook. The lavish environment at The Drake Oak Brook is also accompanied with exquisite food/catering. The surrounding of beautiful architecture mixes well with the classic furnishing. When you book your next event at The Drake Oak Brook, you will work with our incredibly experienced staff that are available to help plan your next business meeting, Bar or Bat mitzvah, or convention. Multiple event spaces and ballrooms make it easy for The Drake Oak Brook to accommodate parties of all sizes. All of the indoor spaces have huge windows to allow natural sunlight to light up the room. If you're looking to host a more lively event at The Drake Oak Brook, there is a dance floor at the hotel that can be lit up with personalization, uplighting, projection lighting, or a logo. The Drake Oak Brook also has outdoor private event spaces that are available depending on the season for all types of private events. Choose The Drake Oak Brook for your next private event, and you will be impressed by the convenient location, beautiful surroundings, and incredible service you receive.

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  Italian Village

  71 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA

  • Spaces for 36-200 Guests
  • 2 Restaurants

  You will have a memorable eating experience at the Italian Village Restaurants no matter what the occasion. Over the course of more than 90 years, we have hosted birthday parties, anniversaries, prom banquets, and a variety of other special occasions for our clients. In The Village, you may enjoy the wonderful ambience of a rustic, "star lighted" Italian street, the intimacy of a tiny wine cellar in La Cantina, or the modern Baroque elegance of Vivere. More information may be obtained by contacting our Event Director at (312) 332-7005 or by email at ivcatering1927@gmail.com. The Town can accommodate up to 36 guests in the middle of the dining area, which is designed to seem like a village from the eighteenth century. Private dining is provided for parties of up to 15 people in a private room or booth.. Parties can be held in The Village seven days a week from lunch until evening, as well as after theatrical performances and before and after sporting events. The Balcony, which overlooks the main dining area, is available for cocktail receptions and sit-down meals for up to 50 people at Vivere Restaurant and Bar. Guests can rent the main floor dining room for supper or buffet service if they are in groups of 60 or more. With cocktail service in the intimate Lounge, the entire space can accommodate seats for 125 people or a buffet gathering of 170 people with cocktail service. From Tuesday through Friday, lunch is provided; supper is offered Tuesday through Saturday. The restaurant is available for private events on Sundays and Mondays as well. The atmosphere of La Cantina is reminiscent of a cozy wine cellar. The restaurant can accommodate up to 120 people. With its walls covered in books about food and wine, Enoteca (the Library), as well as Vista, provide semi-private rooms for groups of up to 25 to 35 people. In the evenings from Tuesday through Saturday, La Cantina is available for supper. Sunday and Monday are also available for private parties to be scheduled.

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  Virtue

  1462 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615, USA

  • Spaces for 70-150 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  At Virtue, we welcome you and your visitors with hospitality and care. Optional features include: - Up to 80 people can be seated for a dinner or business meeting. - Up to 150 people can attend a standing reception in the dining room and bar. - Only in our bar will there be a standing reception for up to 80 people. - Valet parking is available at the Hyatt, which is just steps away from our entrance, as well as a paid parking lot immediately south of our location, all of which are ADA accessible. - Please fill out the form on our website for all queries, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. Virtue is a Southern American restaurant in Chicago's Hyde Park area that leads with a culture of hospitality and generosity. We've worked hard to make a welcoming, honest, and considerate environment. We take pleasure in providing unpretentious service, on-time delivery, and, most importantly, fantastic value. At Virtue, we use traditional techniques to create both familiar and unexpected flavors. We look forward to seeing you soon. We didn't get here on our own or in our own time. We stand on the shoulders of both distant and recent ancestors. They are the ones who have given birth to who we are and who we will become. We would have no space to dream, explore, or pursue our dreams if it weren't for their hardships, commitment to freedom, and spirit of hope. We are humbled and grateful for their unwavering commitment to equality. We appreciate those who have pushed us in a way that both slows us down and strengthens us. Thank you to all of our past and current loving and passionate family, co-heirs of faith, extended family, friends, mentors, investors, creatives, contractors, suppliers, counselors, and colleagues. None of this would be possible without their commitment and faith.

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  Geja's Cafe

  340 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA

  • Spaces for 70-150 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  At any time of the day or night, we would be delighted to open our doors and help you host a memorable event for your friends or family. Weddings on our patio that flow into the reception in our distinctive dining room setting have been a highlight of our past. We have also hosted memorable birthday and anniversary celebrations. The fondue eating experience at Geja's Café has been a Chicago institution for more than 56 years, drawing in both locals and visitors from all over the world. It's the ideal opportunity to rekindle romance, commemorate a particular occasion, or simply get together with family and friends for a memorable dining experience. The most romantic restaurant in Chicago offers fondue dining as well as live classical and flamenco guitar performances. The ambience of Geja's Café has changed dramatically over the years, from its humble beginnings in Old Town in 1965 to its current location in Lincoln Park. Since its inception, Geja's Café has been dubbed "Chicago's Most Romantic Restaurant." By the results of a reader vote conducted by USA Today, Geja's Café was crowned America's Most Romantic Restaurant in 2015. Our candle-lit dining area, which has the sense of a wine cellar and is filled with live classical and Flamenco guitar music, is one of the elements that have contributed to our environment being so distinctive.

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  Mrs. Murphy & Son's Irish Bistro

  3905 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Mrs. Murphy's is a multidimensional establishment that provides pub service, private gatherings, and an imported Irish goods shop. The pub has been offering scratch-made Irish pub favorites, supplemented by a smart choice of craft beers, a welcoming wine list, and a deep range of over 50 Irish whiskeys, since it first opened its doors in September 2005 in Chicago's North Center neighborhood. Mrs. Murphy's provides the warm family welcome that makes a wonderful Irish bar, in addition to superb food, music, and drink. Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro first opened its doors on September 2nd, 2005, with a long history of hospitality and community service. Jim Murphy, the late owner of the famed Wrigleyville pub Murphy's Bleachers, dreamed of bringing contemporary Irish cuisine to his homeland. Jim and his wife, Beth, bought a 1920s-era funeral house at 3905 Lincoln Avenue in 2002 with the intention of turning it into a restaurant serving Irish food that was more sophisticated than pub grub. Jim had gathered various antiques over the years, including stained glass windows from the famed German restaurant Zum Deutschen Eck, nautical bric-a-brac, Guinness collectibles, and vintage images of Chicago, to decorate the restaurant. Wood pillars, stained glass, and skylights, all original to the 1920s building, were also included into the design. James is the general manager and resident Cicerone whose enthusiasm and extensive knowledge of beers is shown in the carefully prepared beer list. He is aided by his younger brother, Brian. Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro employs an international staff of talented and kind individuals who contribute to the restaurant's luxurious and welcoming atmosphere. Slainte!

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  Burning Bush Brewery

  4014 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618, USA

  • Spaces for 100-200 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Interested in renting the whole space for a fundraiser, special event, rehearsal dinner, wedding etc… send us an email.

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  Francesca's on 95th

  6248 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA

  • Spaces for 75-100 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Francesca's on 95th is an Italian trattoria in Oak Lawn, Illinois, part of the Scott Harris Hospitality family of restaurants. Opened in 2009, the restaurant draws on the rustic, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding regions of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio — bringing the warmth of an authentic neighborhood trattoria to the South Suburbs. The restaurant hosts private and semi-private events for groups of up to 75 guests, with service styles ranging from family-style and plated dinners to appetizer receptions. In-house catering is available for both on-site and off-site events, and the team works directly with hosts to coordinate menus and room configurations.

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  Bottom Lounge

  1375 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

  • Spaces for 210-330 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Loft

  Bottom Lounge, an 18,000-square-foot music venue and restaurant in Chicago's buzzing West Loop district, offers a variety of customizable event venues for every occasion. Bottom Lounge can accommodate a variety of events ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale productions. In addition to having an in-house event planner as well as a fully-stocked bar, we are prepared to offer unique packages that will help you bring your specific idea to reality. Whether it's in the upper warehouse-loft area, on the rooftop terrace, or in the main music room, our diverse venues will create a lasting impression on your guests and colleagues. If you are looking for a convenient site that is easily accessible by vehicle or public transit, we can accommodate your needs. We also have comprehensive staging, lighting, and video capabilities. Allow our experts to assist you in planning birthday parties, wedding receptions, and family gatherings, as well as organising the ideal corporate party, wrap party, reunion, or live performance for you and your guests.

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  Chicago Board Game Cafe

  1965 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA

  • Spaces for 100-200 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  Come in for dinner and our team of professional board game teachers will help you pick the right game for your group and teach you how to play. Our menu features traditional and home-style Vietnamese and Spanish cuisine from executive chef Aaron McKay (Schwa, NoMi, LeLan) and Chef de Cuisine Evan Behmer (Mercat a la Planxa, North Pond).

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  Caffe Oliva

  550 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

  • Spaces for 70-550 Guests
  • 4 Restaurants
  • 4 Outdoor Spaces
  • 4 Total Spaces

  Caffè Oliva at Ohio Street Beach is a lakefront restaurant and event venue situated directly on Chicago's Ohio Street Beach at 550 E Grand Avenue. Open seasonally from May through October, the venue offers a beachside setting with views of Lake Michigan alongside a downtown skyline backdrop, making it well-suited for corporate events, family reunions, birthday celebrations, and casual group gatherings. The venue accommodates a range of group sizes across several distinct outdoor spaces: a beachfront area that handles up to 350 guests reception-style, a covered deck with seating for up to 150, and individual cabanas for smaller groups of up to 25. A full venue buyout extends capacity to 550 standing or 400 seated guests, providing exclusive use of the entire beachfront, deck, and all cabanas. The menu features Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, fresh seafood, and handcrafted cocktails, with custom menu options available for private events. Beach amenities including volleyball, cornhole, and live acoustic entertainment can be incorporated into events.

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  The Moonlighter

  3204 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA

  • Spaces for 50-100 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant

  The Moonlighter is a laid back neighborhood hangout, tucked away from the intersection of Kedzie and Armitage, bordering Chicago’s Logan Square and Humboldt Park neighborhoods. At Scofflaw Group we are driven by an enthusiasm for hospitality, and a desire to offer our guests affordable fare of the highest quality. When you visit The Moonlighter, we want you to feel like you walked into your family room to discover twenty craft beer taps, a world-class cocktail program, and a menu of tasty house-made burgers, salads, and late-night eats. Gather friends and family around one of our fireplaces, catch the game on one of our many tv’s, and relax with us outdoors on our dog-friendly patio.

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