Top Near South Side Wedding Venues

In 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.

• Spaces for 55-100 Guests

• Spaces for 125 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Fulton Street Collective is an art gallery, music venue and event space. The venue also hosts a wide variety of events including art openings and classes, music showcases, dance performances and movie premiers as well as weddings, corporate events, lectures and assorted private events. Fulton Street Collective event space is fully customizable to fit your specific needs with 35-foot ceilings, hardwood floors and exposed brick. A state-of-the-art hanging system allows any event to maneuver any time of visual pieces for a unique showing. Complete with movable walls, the Fulton Street Collective Gallery can cater to any event. With 2,000 square feet to work with Fulton Street Collective can easily accommodate events up to 125 people. The venue is located right next to Chicago’s premier event rental company, where you can peruse over 2000 party rental products.

Welcome to The Sandbox Chicago, Chicago’s newest, hippest, ultimate warehouse party. Opening up in Pilsen, Chicago in Spring 2021, the Sandbox is an oversized game bar, where you can feel like a kid again. Think beer pong with 55-gallon drums and volleyballs, cornhole with beanbag chairs, bocce ball with medicine balls, giant Connect 4 with frisbees and life-size checkers where you are the pieces.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Parkway Ballroom is a full-service event venue suitable for a wide range of events, offering a variety of spaces to meet your specific needs. The management team sets the bar for excellence in culinary presentation, hospitality and event planning. Perfect for weddings and receptions, galas, private dinner parties, fundraisers, birthday celebrations or a good mix and mingle event. Your event at Parkway will be professionally managed from start to finish and will be remembered by you and your guests for years to come.

• Spaces for 60-150 Guests

Looking for a unique venue to host a corporate event or private party in Chicago? Our industrial-chic loft in downtown Chicago is designed for high-end experiences, featuring a fully equipped chef’s kitchen, flexible dining areas, and an open floor plan perfect for professional or social gatherings. Whether you're planning a team-building cooking class, client appreciation dinner, off-site meeting, or birthday party with a private chef, this space blends modern functionality with warm, rustic charm. It’s ideal for interactive food events, catered dinners, cocktail receptions, or executive retreats. ✨ Key Features: Located in downtown Chicago – easily accessible for guests Spacious open-layout loft with high ceilings and exposed brick Professional-grade chef’s kitchen with prep and cooking stations Multiple seating arrangements for presentations or dining Perfect for corporate events, private parties, and culinary experiences WiFi, AV capabilities, and optional staffing or chef services available Great for product launches, holiday parties, networking events, and more With its distinctive atmosphere and professional amenities, this loft-style venue makes hosting memorable events in Chicago effortless and stylish.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

Broken English has locations in three of Chicagos 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.

Chicago Empanada Mama is a vibrant and upscale, casual dining restaurant featuring Puerto Rican Cuisine. The warm ambiance with live plants and local art creates a welcoming space for special occasions. Their menu includes vegan and gluten-free options, alongside a full bar featuring rum and craft cocktails. Plan your next special occasion or event with Chicago Empanada Mama.

• Spaces for 230-350 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Gallery 1500 brings the modern loft atmosphere to Chicago's Lincoln Park. inside our four walls, one of which are three retractable windows that can be open for your event, are polished concrete floors, towering ceilings, and all the natural light you could ask for. located in the NewCity Lifestyle and Entertainment District in Lincoln Park, gallery 1500 provides guests with entertainment options before and after event and easy access for every method of transportation.

• Spaces for 1 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

The first Earls Kitchen + Bar in Chicago, Earls Lincoln Park at Clybourn Corridor’s NEWCITY, offers a friendly, sophisticated setting to gather for lunch, dinner, after work or for a spirited night out. Enjoy globally inspired food, inventive drinks and excellent service. Earls Lincoln Park’s chefs prepare fresh, made-from-scratch dishes inspired by international cuisines and locally sourced ingredients with a nod to regional tastes including premium seafood, Marine Stewardship Council Certified Sustainable, and Creekstone Farms Certified Humane Black Angus beef. The beautifully designed, casually elegant environment offers a dining area with a relaxed culinary experience, side by side with a lively lounge and bar scene for the game. A 3-season patio with fire pits and custom seating welcomes you to enjoy a drink before a movie or dine out in finer weather. If you are walking down Clybourn have a peek into the world of a restaurant kitchen through windows open onto the street.

• Spaces for 80-150 Guests

The Fulton Table is a chef-driven private dining and event space located in Chicago’s Fulton Market. Designed for gatherings that center around food, the experience is built with the same intention and precision as a restaurant, while offering the privacy and flexibility of a dedicated event venue. Events are structured around a minimum investment and are fully inclusive of culinary, service, and foundational design. From there, clients have the option to elevate the environment through curated table settings, candle compositions, and room styling that reflect the tone of the evening. The result is a seamless experience where every element feels considered without becoming overdesigned. The space is used for corporate dinners, client entertaining, wedding weekend gatherings, and milestone celebrations. Daytime events include executive meetings, luncheons, and brand gatherings that benefit from a more refined culinary approach. As a chef-owned concept, the focus remains on the table itself. Guests are not moving through a program. They are seated, hosted, and engaged through the progression of the meal. The Fulton Table is designed for those who value a composed, food-forward experience in a private setting.

• Spaces for 18-350 Guests
• 5 Meeting Spaces

Just minutes from downtown Chicago, MxD offers multiple event spaces and advanced technology offerings. MxD is a perfect venue for small or large corporate events that fit upwards of 300 guests, including executive retreats, conferences, workshops, and product demonstrations. The experienced in house events team will help you design and deliver a seamless, high-impact experience from start to finish.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

Located on Chicago’s lakefront at North Avenue Beach, Castaways Beach Club offers a one-of-a-kind beachside experience in the heart of the city. Known for its iconic boat-shaped design, Castaways combines casual coastal energy with sweeping skyline and waterfront views, creating a vibrant destination for dining, drinks, private events, and summer celebrations. Guests can enjoy beach-inspired bites, frozen cocktails, and refreshing seasonal drinks just steps from the sand. Expansive open-air spaces create a lively atmosphere for everything from laid-back afternoons and sunset happy hours to corporate gatherings, brand activations, blowout birthday bashes, and large-scale private events. With its unbeatable location, energetic ambiance, and unmistakably Chicago backdrop, Castaways Beach Club delivers a summer experience unlike anywhere else in the city.

• Spaces for 50-7,000 Guests
• 4 Event Spaces

While the Salt Shed opened its gates for the first time in 2022, the Morton Salt complex it inhabits has been an iconic fixture in Chicago for nearly 100 years. The facility was once informally called the “Elston Dock” and was designed to house the local salt packaging and distribution operations. Now, the 4.2-acre Salt Shed complex offers an indoor and outdoor experience, multiple stages, riverfront views, built-in bars, and VIP experiences. The Salt Shed with the Fairgrounds is the ideal venue for large groups looking to host an exceptional event.

• Spaces for 50-75 Guests

Two stunning private event spaces totaling 2,500 square feet. Decorated with Murano crystal wall lamps, farmhouse dining tables, paintings from local artists and lush tropical greenery, Botánico offers the signature exotic vibe and atmosphere for which Bonhomme Group is known. High ceilings coupled with a wall-to wall skylight, rustic wood-paneled walls and a dramatic half-moon floor-to-ceiling window overlooking Division Street add to Botánico’s exceptional interior design. When your downstairs neighbors one of the city’s best Spanish restaurants and cocktail bars — Mama Delia & Bordel — private events and group dinners get a major upgrade. A restaurant and sherry bar, Michelin-bibbed Mama Delia offers a fresh take on what is happening in Spain right now, as a new generation of chefs and beverage professionals look beyond their region and country to discover new flavors and culinary traditions. Elevate your next event with craft cocktails and unconventional wines from Bordel and Mama Delia.

• Spaces for 130 Guests

Bordel // Parisian-inspired speakeasy with nightly music & entertainment. Through a hidden door and up the leopard-print stairs, you will find yourself inside Bordel, appointed with pink velvet sofas and drapes, tasseled chandeliers, vintage bronze “cherub” sconces, Persian Bokhara hand-knotted rugs and walls covered in custom, handcrafted wallpaper inspired by 20th century American pulp cover artistry. As the sun sets on Wicker Park, Bordel’s sumptuous candlelit interiors beckon with nightly entertainment on stage, offering a premier cast of jazz musicians and burlesque performers. The soul of Bordel lies in its spectacle. Be seduced by the sights, sounds and flavors of Bordel as you are transported to the licentious quarters of the City of Light with Chicago’s sexiest cabaret shows. Since its founding in 2014, Bordel has been Chicago’s leader in coupling high energy nightlife and creative craft cocktails. The originator of the “cocktail porrón”, a playful blend of our Spanish roots and indulgent love of great drinks, and our oft-imitated “World Famous Spanish Coffee”, the award-winning beverage team, continues to create unique “bordel-ed” twists on classic cocktails; matching the fun, irreverent spectacle of the venue with tipples that are as delicious in the glass as they are photogenic in your hand. When your downstairs neighbor is one of the city’s best Spanish restaurants — Mama Delia — event dining gets a major upgrade at Bordel. A delicious selection of dishes from Mama Delia's Event Menu is available at Bordel. Event Capacities: - Private Event // 130 Guests, Cocktail Style - Semi Private Event // 60 Guests, Cocktail Style