Top Lincoln Park Wedding Venues

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• Spaces for 20-150 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

Bold interior design, rich décor accents and innovative menus curated by Chef Bill Montagne come together to create a luxurious private dining experience. Guests overlook the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood, while enjoying Nico Osteria’s Italian fare in an intimate and inviting environment. The private dining space at Nico Osteria is composed of three private dining rooms that when combined can accommodate up to 80 guests for a seated dinner and 200 guests for a reception-style affair. Whether you are looking for an intimate business meeting or a celebratory cocktail reception, our private rooms are an ideal fit.

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• Spaces for 225 Guests

When you walk through the doors at Zia’s Lago Vista in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, it is hard not to feel immersed in a different time and a different culture. A rustic Italian trattoria in the heart of Lakeview, Zia’s Lago Vista is dedicated to serving the best authentic Italian food in the city. We have a multifaceted brunch and dinner menu. Zia’s Lago Vista is proud to provide a wide variety of gluten-free options. We also offer catering, delivery, and carry out. Looking for dinner and a show? Zia’s Lago Vista is just blocks away from the Music Box Theatre, Mercury Theater. and The Black Ensemble Theater. Wherever you’re coming from or going to, there’s always time to stop in and enjoy our vast selection of cocktails, craft cocktails, and craft beer.

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• Spaces for 70-400 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms

Sofitel Chicago’s Grand Ballroom is the hotel’s centerpiece setting. With its magnificent décor and multiple floor plans, the 4,592-square-foot ballroom is perfect for an extraordinary wedding reception or any event. Envision 19-foot tall ceilings, gently curving windows that offer spectacular views of the John Hancock building and surrounding Gold Coast neighborhood and an abundance of natural light. Chic, elegant and sophisticated, Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile is the premier reception venue in downtown Chicago. From a five-course formal dinner to a ballroom gala steeped in modern splendor, the professional planning staff at Sofitel specializes in designing affairs to remember. We invite you to experience the je ne sais quoi of Sofitel luxury and live out one of your most cherished events with us.

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• Spaces for 100-900 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 5 Ballrooms

Since its grand opening on New Year's Eve 1920, The Drake Hotel has defined elegance and hospitality. Affording 535 thoughtfully-appointed guestrooms and 74 suites, including the Princess Diana Suite, which was graced by the Princess of Wales herself, the historic city-center hotel offers unparalleled accommodations and indulgent amenities. The Drake Hotel boasts a variety of historic dining establishments, including Coq D’Or, one of the first establishments in Chicago to serve alcohol after the repeal of Prohibition, and the Palm Court, where a traditional English Afternoon Tea is served daily, which Queen Elizabeth II enjoyed in 1958. Set in the prestigious Gold Coast neighborhood at the start of the Magnificent Mile, this iconic landmark features breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and is steps from the city's most exciting cultural and historic attractions. Synonymous with opulence and decadence, The Drake Hotel offers the ultimate Chicago experience in a distinguished setting. The Drake Hotel's Cape Cod restaurant is home to the famous wooden bar where newlyweds Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe hand-carved their initials. The Drake Hotel, a charter member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2014, dates back to 1920. n 1924, HRH the Prince of Wales initiated The Drake’s lasting tradition of serving as the Chicago home for the British royal family. Today, the property remains the quintessential Chicago residence of American Presidents and A-list celebrities. So, whether the plans include a large-scale event with a hundred guests, intimate nuptials with close friends and family, or something in between, a wedding or special event at The Drake is destined to endure for all time as an experience to remember.

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• Spaces for 30-450 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 13 Hotels
• 13 Ballrooms

Built in 1927, the 4-star Millennium Knickerbocker Chicago has a colorful history. Set the scene in the glamor of the Roaring ’20s with the beautiful decor and gorgeous details of the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago. Located just steps from downtown Chicago and the Magnificent Mile, the Millennium Knickerbocker Chicago will wow your friends, family, and guests. Whether you're planning a luxury wedding, large-scale conference, holiday party, or other celebration, the Millennium Knickerbocker Chicago can help make your event one to remember. Whatever the style and size of your event, the dramatic and historic private event spaces at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago offer a glamorous setting. And to guarantee a legendary time, the dedicated Catering and Conference Planning Managers at the Millennium Knickerbocker Chicago will work out all the details for you.

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• Spaces for 26-275 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Drawing inspiration from the globetrotting Beat Generation of the 1950s and ’60s and named after the bohemian hipsters who followed in their path, Beatnik is an eclectic mix of unique furniture, accessories and antiques from all over the world. The restaurant aims to take guests on a voyage through the bucolic splendor of a Mediterranean farmhouse, the colorful opulence of Moorish architecture, and the tropical lushness of Bali with more than 400 living plants throughout the 6,000-square-foot, 174-seat space. In the process, Beatnik expands on the definition of what a Chicago restaurant should and could look like. 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 and South America. Once dropped on the large tables paired with pillow-strewn wood daybeds, the mezze and “feast” plates from the open kitchen create an international dinner party vibe.

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• Spaces for 250 Guests

Greenhouse Loft has everything you need for a gorgeous, magical and memorable wedding. We are a group of dedicated individuals who love weddings! Our attention to detail paired with years of event experience will help you and your vendors create a magical and memorable day. You will have personalized service throughout your planning process and on the day of your wedding. All you need to do is enjoy your special day! Designed with a photographer’s eye, Greenhouse Loft is not only beautiful, it’s Chicago’s most sustainable wedding venue.

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• Spaces for 160-180 Guests

An industrial/chic multi-use venue with a unique glass a-frame ceiling that centers the space and floods the room with natural light and brings a modern twist to its history as a former millwork shop. In combination with the exposed brick and timber, the Joinery's simplistic yet rustic charm sets a stunning backdrop for events of all types. Its open and spacious floor plan allows for uses such as: weddings, corporate gatherings, photography, film production, day-light studio, gallery/performance space and more. Our name conveys the spirit of what every wedding embodies—a joining together of two people celebrated by their closest friends and family. The Joinery’s intimate size, natural light, multiple staging areas and outdoor space provide a flexible backdrop to create a wedding as original as the two of you.

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• Spaces for 110-550 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 5 Ballrooms

The Peninsula Chicago is the five-star hotel that brought traditional Asian service to a city already renowned for the warmth of its hospitality. The hotel's location, service, and luxurious rooms and suites make it one of the finest hotels in North America. The Peninsula Chicago is also home to three award-winning restaurants, each uniquely known for outstanding cuisine and superlative service. The Peninsula Chicago is the premier venue for memorable events with an elegant space for every occasion The Peninsula Chicago serves as an exceptional venue for weddings, meetings, and other special events, and offers over 11,250 sq. ft. of stunning event space. Gorgeous interiors with dramatic views and gracious, attentive service have earned The Peninsula Chicago the prestigious Forbes Five Star and the AAA Five Diamond Award every year since its opening, making it the top venue for meetings and events amongst local and international industry leaders. To ensure a flawless experience, no detail is overlooked from the hotel’s on-site team of expert conference planners to an extensive range of state-of-the-art audio and visual equipment. The rich décor and spectacular views high above The Magnificent Mile distinctively set The Peninsula Chicago apart, making unforgettable celebration memories that will last a lifetime.

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• Spaces for 275-800 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Total Spaces

Rockwell on the River is located in an old manufacturing complex in the Avondale neighborhood in Chicago. This unique industrial building will feature over 16,000 square feet of the main event space totaling over 22,000 square feet including the outdoor and staging areas. The architectural details include high lofted double bow truss ceilings, skylights, exposed brick, timber construction, Black Locust end-grain flooring, Italian Masonry in the courtyard and riverfront, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the North branch of the Chicago River. The river frontage will bring the indoors out with over 3,000 square feet of cocktail-worthy space. The amenities at Rockwell on the River include a 1,300 square foot catering kitchen, distinctive bars, tables and chairs, artfully designed washrooms, a convenient loading dock, and many details making the space exceptional. The location of this venue is also impressive: the Rockwell series of buildings will feature exciting developments including a distillery, a brewery, and a restaurant – all connected by a common cobblestone courtyard.

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• Spaces for 100-1,700 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces

Housed in a renovated historic building, Morgan Manufacturing offers over 32,000 square feet of world-class space. Created with a focus on modularity, Morgan Manufacturing is built to seamlessly host gatherings, large or small. Soaring ceilings, exposed concrete, glass and steel create the industrial elegance Morgan Manufacturing is known for. Whether you have a distinct vision or would like us to guide you, our team at Morgan has decades of combined experience and can assist and support you from A to Z. We are truly full service, combining creative event planning with technical capabilities and resources.

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• Spaces for 45-120 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

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• Spaces for 180 Guests

The East Bank Club in Chicago’s River North neighborhood is a beautiful and classy fitness, sports and dining facility. East Bank Club prides itself on its state of the art equipment, an astounding range of amenities, and meeting and exceeding the needs of its members. In addition to being a premiere club, East Bank Club also hosts and caters some of Chicago’s most elegant business and social functions. Whether it’s a small business meeting, casual lunch or a lavish reception, the East Bank Club will exceed your expectations. In addition, East Bank Club will help you put the finishing touches on your even ranging from coat check to entertainment. No matter what amenities you need to make your celebration special, East Bank Club and our staff can help make it an event you'll never forget.

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• Spaces for 150-300 Guests

Located in the heart of Chicago's Mag Mile, step into a world of refined elegance at The 101 Chicago. Our exclusive event spaces, spanning three distinct restaurants and private dining rooms, include a ground floor bar and covered patio, rooftop with skyline views, private dining room and lounge on the 20th floor and corporate meeting rooms on the 19th floor. These unique and beautifully designed spaces, as well as our exquisite culinary program and exceptional service, set the stage for unforgettable events. Consider The 101 for your next bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, rooftop bachelorette party, farewell brunch, corporate luncheon, holiday party, business meeting, team gathering or celebration, we have the perfect space to accommodate you and your guests.

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Italian food is known for its warmth, family spirit and ability to please everyone- who doesn't like pasta and pizza? So you can't go wrong with Italian from Osteria Via Stato for your next private event. If you're planning a rehearsal dinner, intimate dinner party, milestone birthday celebration, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, or any other type of special celebration, Osteria Via Stato can help bring all of your ideas to life. Osteria Via Stato is located in the heart of the River North neighborhood of Chicago and provides authentic italian dishes that will wow you. Using fresh italian ingredients from midwest farmers, Osteria Via Stato will transport you and your guests from the fast-paced Chicago streets to the Italian countryside instantly. Bring the comfort and happiness, that is evident in the food and atmosphere, here to your guest. Watch their smiling faces as you wine and dine at Osteria Via Stato - there's nothing quite like it.

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• 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.

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• 1 Restaurant

City Hall Chicago boasts 10,000-square-feet of flexible event space, with a separate grand entrance on Kinzie Street. The column-free hall, with its soaring 40-foot-high ceilings, 37-foot stone bar and industrial-elegant architectural detailing, is a striking venue for large-scale events, meetings and receptions. City Hall Chicago offers a fully equipped bridal suite and green room, which overlook the space from the second floor.

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• Spaces for 100-300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
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Welcome to The Emily Hotel - a boutique hotel experience in the heart of Chicago’s Fulton Market inspired by the belief that art changes the way we look at the world. With comfortable, modernist rooms and design forward spaces featuring a curated collection of art from near and far, The Emily is a place for locals and visitors alike to collaborate, celebrate and feel inspired. We’re home to 8,000 sq ft of unique event space and a collection of culinary and experiential destinations including Fora, Sushi by Bou and Rooftop Cinema Club. Meet us at The Emily.

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• Spaces for 26-170 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Stephanie Izard was born in the city of Chicago in the state of Illinois. She was born and raised in Stamford, Connecticut, and went on to the University of Michigan and Scottsdale Culinary Institute in Arizona before returning to Chicago in 2000 to pursue her culinary profession. She opened her first restaurant, Scylla, in Bucktown in 2004 after working under some of Chicago's best chefs (Jean-Georges Vongerichten at Vong; Sean McClain at Spring; Dale Levitski at La Tache). She had the opportunity to participate on Bravo's Top Chef a few years later, and she won as well as being selected fan favorite. Stephanie met her business partners, Rob and Kevin of BOKA Restaurant Group, and the idea for Girl & the Goat began to take shape. The restaurant debuted in Summer 2010 after great thought and consideration was given to the location in the West Loop. Just a few years later, Stephanie opened Little Goat Diner across the street, followed by Duck Duck Goat on Fulton Market in 2016. The James Beard Foundation nominated Girl & the Goat for best new restaurant in 2011, and Izard received the Beard award for Best Chef Great Lakes in 2013. In 2010, she was named one of Food & Wine Magazine's "Best New Chefs." Kevin Boehm and Rob Katz, James Beard award-winning restaurateurs, have become one of the country's most successful owner/operators after creating 20 profitable restaurants over two decades. They have not only constructed a thriving restaurant company, but a restaurant culture based on excellent chefs, imaginative hospitality, and stunning design.

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• Spaces for 125-175 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The Space The restaurant’s expansive layout, designed by Thomas Schlesser, incorporates strong architectural lines and rustic décor, reflective of The Publican’s farmhouse cuisine. Its spacious interior is dominated by large walnut communal tables designed to recall 16th Century European banquets. Set up in racetrack fashion, the banquet tables seat upwards of 130 people with views of the partially open kitchen. This design lends itself as the perfect location for any Chicago wedding. The minimal use of walnut and brass provides the perfect accent to whatever colors, theme and floral you have imagined. The expansive room is built for joyous celebrations and unions of all races, religions, countries of origin, sexual orientations and genders. The Publican hosts private and semi-private events for social and corporate groups as small as 10 and as large as 175. The space is available for private lunches Monday through Friday. It is also available for full evening buyouts 7 nights a week and brunch buyouts on Saturday and Sunday. Whether you are celebrating a wedding, birthday dinner, hosting a happy hour or a board meeting, the Publican can meet your needs. We offer full A/V equipment, WiFi and handicap accessibility. In the summer months we also have our expansive patio, which is the perfect spot for a happy hour with colleagues! The Food & Drink The Publican’s menu is always changing with the season by featuring the finest vegetables and sustainably-raised meat and seafood available. This approach has consistently labeled the Publican as one of Chicago’s best and most admired restaurants. Our James Beard Award winning restaurant design sets the perfect backdrop for celebrations and gatherings. Helping to set the trend years ago, our food is served family style at our long walnut tables underneath our iconic lights. Executive Chef-Partner Paul Kahan and Chef de Cuisine Sieger Bayer have developed a network of purveyors to supply the restaurant with outstanding ingredients. Pastry Chef Erika Chan provides a magical outlet for pastry lovers and those with an undeniable sweet tooth. Beer Director Adam Vavrick, meticulously curates and features a wide range of modern & historical beer styles, brewery collaborations and a focused cider selection. Head Bartender and Wine Coordinator Melissa Romanos rounds out the dining experience with a thoughtfully developed list of house-made, seasonal cocktails and a wine list centered around Northern Italy, Alsace and the Germanic and Balkan regions and grape varietals. Whatever type of event you choose to host at the Publican in Chicago's West Loop, you won't be disappointed by the quality of service, food, drink and setting. Cheers.