Top Near South Side Wedding Venues

• Spaces for 70-120 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 4 Total Spaces

The Chicago Hotel Collection Magnificent Mile offers flexible event spaces for your next celebration in the heart of Chicago, Illinois. Located just steps from Michigan Avenue along the iconic Magnificent Mile, this centrally located hotel provides a convenient setting for hosting guests while enjoying easy access to the city's renowned dining, shopping, and attractions. Whether planning a business meeting, networking reception, milestone celebration, or weekend gathering, The Chicago Hotel Collection Magnificent Mile combines a prime downtown location with comfortable accommodations to create a seamless event experience in one of Chicago's most sought-after neighborhoods.

• Spaces for 70 Guests

• Spaces for 75-100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Allow our team of event planners to guide you through the unique interior and outdoor spaces and internationally-inspired menus to help bring your celebration to life. A private salon seats 10 to 12 guests, with additional seating on the private outdoor terrace. Allow our team of event planners to guide you through our unique interior and outdoor spaces, as well as our internationally-inspired menus, in order to help bring your celebration to a successful conclusion. A private salon with seating for 10 to 12 guests is available, with additional seating available on the private terrace. The salon, as well as the entire bar, are available for purchase. We can provide you with pricing and additional information upon request. The Peninsula Chicago has received more than 16 years' worth of Five Star and Five Diamond awards under the direction of Maria Zec, Regional Vice President and the first female General Manager of The Peninsula Hotels. The Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels Ltd Board of Directors has recognized the contributions of certain company leaders by naming restaurants and bars in their honor. In recognition of Zec's dedication to providing memorable experiences for hotel guests and patrons, Z Bar was named in her honor. Maria, who is originally from northwest Indiana, considers Chicago to be her hometown, but she is also an avid traveler who has visited many countries around the world. Zec's traveling companions are her husband Bob and, on occasion, her two pugs, Duchess and Tulip, who are both devoted to her. From its perch on the edge of Chicago's Michigan Avenue, this is a jet-haven, setter's where inventive cocktails, menus, and music take center stage. TOCK is now accepting reservations for a limited number of seats on the bus.

At ZED451 you can embark on a personal culinary experience, where the best of a Brazilian steakhouse meets an abundant selection of international flavors. ZED451 is Chicago’s Brazilian steakhouse, where chefs bring a wide selection of fire-grilled fare and hand-carved rotisserie directly to your table, allowing you to taste the season’s freshest picks at your own pace. Since the entire menu is made from scratch in house, you can be sure that your meals are made to impress. Use the river stone at your place setting to create your own dining experience – place the stone in front of your plate to signal you’re hungry for more, then put it on the tray when your appetite is satisfied. Walk up to our signature Harvest Table to choose your own portions from unlimited samplings of fresh sides, salads, soups, and charcuterie. Dine in the comfort of ZED451 and the sleek main dining room for the full experience, or enjoy lighter bites in our bar, lounge, or rooftop terrace surrounded by sky-high views of the Chicago cityscape, a great way to take in a night with friends. Whether you’re looking to sample a few of your seasonal favorites, indulge in a full-course dinner or relish our house-infused specialty cocktails all night, you can look forward to traveling the world without ever leaving your table.

• Spaces for 120-200 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

Learn about the art of the event! LUMA provides the appropriate room for you, whether you're looking for a daily meeting spot or an upscale dinner party venue. Space Specs: - For events, there is 3,450 square feet of gallery space available. - Capacity: 120 for a seated meal, 200 for a reception; The temporary exhibition(s) on display determines the maximum capacity. - Permanent collection of art from the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque periods (available for viewing only; no food or drink allowed) - Lecture Hall of William G. and Marilyn M. Simpson - State-of-the-art Audio/visual equipment - Beautifully decorated and furnished spaces - LUC Catering offers a variety of creative catering alternatives. - An experienced event coordinator is on hand to help you create the perfect celebration. The Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA) was established in 2005 on Loyola University Chicago's Water Tower Campus. LUMA is housed in Lewis Towers, a landmark 1926 Gothic Revival structure on Chicago's Magnificent Mile. The William G. and Marilyn M. Simpson Lecture Hall, the Solomon Cordwell Buenz Library of Sacred Art and Architecture, the Museum Shop, the Push Pin Gallery, and the Harlan J. Berk Ltd. Works on Paper Gallery are all part of the 25,000-square-foot museum. At all levels of participation, LUMA welcomes new members and volunteers. The museum is devoted to the study of spirituality in art. The Martin D'Arcy, S.J. Collection at the Museum is one of the best in the Midwest for medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque art. Changing exhibitions focus on many world religions and spiritual practices. The historic Lewis Towers on the Magnificent Mile, in the center of Chicago's cultural and retail district, are home to LUMA. Please contact us at luma@luc.edu or 312.915.7600 for additional information about event options, cost, and availability.

• Spaces for 80-200 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 4 Ballrooms
• 4 Total Spaces

Located in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood, just one block from the Magnificent Mile, the Water Tower Campus of Loyola University Chicago serves as a full-service conference and event center in the heart of downtown. The campus spans several historic and modern buildings — including Lewis Towers, built in 1927, the Corboy Law Center, and the Schreiber Center — each offering distinctive event spaces that look out over the city skyline and Lake Michigan. Four principal event venues accommodate a range of gatherings, from intimate meetings to receptions of up to 200 guests. Beane Hall, in Lewis Towers, features medieval vaulted windows, ornate ceilings, a fireplace, and rich textiles alongside views of iconic Chicago landmarks. Regents Hall, on the 16th and 17th floors of Lewis Towers, offers a wrap-around balcony and striking views of the Magnificent Mile. Kasbeer Hall on the 15th floor of the Corboy Law Center is a spacious modern hall with floor-to-ceiling windows and a built-in digital wall and sound system. Wintrust Hall, a premier event space on the 9th floor of the Schreiber Center, features an open floor plan with 2,600 square feet and panoramic views of downtown Chicago. State-of-the-art technology and audio-visual services are available across all spaces, and gourmet catering can be arranged for any event.

• Spaces for 38 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

At Smyth + The Loyalist, we approach everything we do with warmth, vitality, and craftsmanship, with a few surprises thrown in for good measure. Our objective is to make your event a thoughtful, personalized experience from start to finish, whether you choose our private dining room or a buyout of Smyth or The Loyalist. Our private dining area, which is located on the lower floor, harmoniously integrates the personalities of the two restaurants to which it caters. With an exposed brick wall and distressed wood beams throughout, the area is reminiscent of a stylish yet homey urban loft. The old leather couch and forest-themed backdrop behind it provide warmth to the space, while the richly grained dark wood tables offer playfulness. With audio/visual capabilities, the tiny area is ideal for both celebrations and business events. The Loyalist Meets Smyth is a unique way to experience a private dinner that we have developed. This innovative family-style dining experience marries The Loyalist's French-inspired meals with Smyth's culinary vision to create an engaging, convivial evening of exceptional bites. The chefs carefully create each menu based on seasonality and frequently include delicacies not found at either restaurant. This one-of-a-kind, family-style experience may accommodate up to twenty people. The ocean's bounty is featured boldly and gently throughout the menu at Smyth, and innovation ebbs and flows from it. Our private dinner experience begins with a half-hour of canapés and beverages, followed by a ten-course seated tasting menu. A buyout of our light and airy main dining area can accommodate larger gatherings. This exclusive event will begin with a cocktail hour of passed canapés, followed by a seated tasting menu at our handcrafted wood tables.

Elske requires that all of our visitors and personnel wear a mask while on the premises. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19, we urge that you stay at home. Please show consideration for our personnel and your fellow diners. Thank you for your understanding and support at this difficult time. We are looking forward to having you as our guest for dinner! Elske's private dining room was designed to be a welcoming, relaxed area where family and friends can come together to relax and enjoy delectable cuisine in Atlanta. Chefs David and Anna Posey's food is a fusion of soulful cooking with modern techniques and an open, wood-fired hearth, which they created at their home. A small or large gathering, dinner, or cocktails and snacks are all possible in this setting. For each of these events, we offer a package that is tailored to your needs.

Home to rebellious classic cocktails and Chef Matt Troost's unusual bar cuisine, the bar is housed in what was formerly a turn-of-the-century tailor store with a décor that pays homage to the early days of punk music. No-frills, low-fi neighborhood tavern where everyone is welcome to come as they are and eat, drink, and have a good time in the process. As part of a redevelopment of an old tailor shop from the turn of the twentieth century, the bar offers original versions of classic cocktails made by beverage director Kristina Magro, which are served with chef Matt Troost's cult-inducing, varied bar cuisine. Good Measure was selected one of the 33 Best Bars in Chicago by Conde Nast Traveler in 2019, and it was also awarded one of Chicago's Best Burgers by the Chicago Tribune the same year and again in 2021, according to the publication. A reviving River North neighborhood bar serving up cult-inducing burgers by Chef Matt Troost and the bar's own renditions of classic cocktails, good Measure is an oasis in the midst of the city. When the room is bathed in red light, the volume is kept at its highest setting.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

We gladly foster the Francesca's idea of delicious, simple cooking delivered in a casually sophisticated dining ambiance to our parties. Our semi-private and private dining rooms are perfect for work or social gatherings. Francesca's Restaurant Group, founded in 1992 by restaurateur Scott Harris, has developed from a small, inviting Italian restaurant on Chicago's North Clark Street to a restaurant group with six concepts in 23 locations across two states. Francesca's Restaurants is a neighborhood Trattoria that serves traditional Italian fare in a refined setting. The multi-unit restaurant business retains its dedication to the original restaurant's founding idea of Italian hospitality—where simple food made with quality ingredients and careful service makes a meal—across all formats. Chef Scott Harris never anticipated that his ambition of starting a trattoria-style Italian restaurant on North Clark Street in 1992 would blossom into a successful collection of 23 restaurants across eight themes and two states. Scott Harris Hospitality's 12 Francesca's Restaurants, 4 Fat Rosie's Taco and Tequila Bars, 2 Davanti Enoteca locations, as well as individual locations Disotto, Joe's Imports, Vasili's, Fiore, and Zade's Lounge, are now led by the Chicago native. Harris' philosophy is built on the foundations of true hospitality, where simple cooking, great ingredients, and careful service–always with a dash of fun–combine to create a dinner unforgettable. Chef Jaysen Euler has worked in professional kitchens since he was 14 years old, when he began as a dishwasher at a neighborhood bar and restaurant in Ohio. Euler has worked his way up to Culinary Director at Francesca's Restaurant Group, touching every facet of what a professional kitchen has to offer — dish pit, prep, sauté, veg, and beyond (FRG).

• Spaces for 20-35 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The refinement of the Gold Coast district is reflected in this Art Deco apartment complex and its lobby bar. After 75 years, we've brushed it off and reopened it to the public as The Sparrow, the original establishment. Originally intended as a nightcap or late-night rendezvous spot for residents, the bartenders here have been privy to private conversations, thereby becoming the building's concierge. Yes, a sparrow is a sociable, attractive, and intelligent bird. But a real persona of the tenants who nested above, outgoing yet quiet, entrenched in their vocation and art, always considering the next move, despite not moving much. We accept everyone and don't feel the need to show off. Logistics: - All visitors must be at least 21 years old. - The location is wheelchair accessible. - There is no available outside space. - Parking is available on the street. - Decorations are permitted if negotiated at the time of booking. - A fully stocked bar Buyouts and smaller pieces with a minimum party size of 10 are available. - A contract, a 25% payment, and a pre-authorized credit card are required for buyouts and section reservations. - Deposits are not refundable unless the event is less than 30 days away. We have the right to refuse refunds after 30 days. - The final payment is payable at the conclusion of the event. - There is no food, plates, or silverware accessible on-site. - For the spread, we can supply tables. - When mentioned during the booking process, guests are welcome to bring their own food or catering. - Cakes and other related goods have limited storage space.

Eduardo's Enoteca, tucked away in the heart of Chicago's charming Gold Coast district, serves up real Italian cuisine in a setting that is reminiscent of the little bistros and cafes found in Italy itself. Eduardo's, which is located near the bustling crossroads of Dearborn and Division, provides a welcoming respite from the bustling downtown streets. Small-batch boutique wines, specialty cocktails, homemade pizzas and pastas, charcuterie boards, delicious desserts, and other delectable snacks are available at this Italian wine bar in the heart of the city. Take advantage of our delicious wine and charcuterie Happy Hour offers, or book a romantic dinner reservation! A private event venue on the Gold Coast, Eduardo's Enoteca is the perfect small location for Christmas parties, business meetings, and other special occasions. In addition, we have a superb Event & Catering Manager that will meet all of your requirements. It has never been simpler to get delicious cuisine delivered to your workplace or home.

Bruna’s is located at 2424 S. Oakley Ave, near the southwest side of Chicago, only 12 minutes from the Loop. It is a convenient location for dinner before or after events at Soldier Field, Guaranteed Rate Stadium, United Center, McCormick Place and Wintrust Arena. "Bella Bruna" is an Italian name for "Bella Bruna." Bruna's was founded by Cani in 1933, the same year that prohibition was lifted. With a long history as Chicago's third-oldest Italian restaurant, Bruna's swiftly established a reputation for offering out substantial quantities in a vibrant, neighborhood setting. Bruna would dance on the bar as her clients sung in the background when she wasn't busy cooking for them. It was still possible to find her daughter Marylyn (Mickey), who passed away in 2013 at the age of 94, relaxing on a neighborhood bench when the weather was nice. Bruna's legacy continues to live on through Chicago lore, and until recently, you could find her relaxing on a neighborhood bench when the weather was nice. Following a bout with illness, Bruna decided to sell the restaurant to Luciano Silvestri in 1981. There was a lot in common between the two of them. Both were originally from the central Italian area of Tuscany, and they both had a penchant for traditional Italian cuisine. Several of Bruna's original recipes were kept, and Luciano added several of his own family's valued Italian specialties to the menu, which became a hit with the customers. Because Luciano is originally from Siena, Italy, he regularly returns to his hometown to seek culinary inspiration. He began working in the restaurant sector at an early age, and has since traveled widely around Switzerland and London. A native of Como, Italy, Luciano spent his early years working at the world-renowned Villa d'Este resort and aboard cruise ships for the Sitmar and Princess lines until settling in Chicago in 1977. Bruna's is today recognized for a diverse selection of pasta dishes, tender veal, and, of course, Bella Bruna's original roast chicken recipe, which is still served every Sunday at Bruna's Restaurant. It's also the location of what many consider to be the greatest tiramisu in the city, which is made by Luciano himself. Bruna's has a large wine list that is dominated by Italian wines, with a few Californian selections thrown in for good measure. Wines such as the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, which is produced near Luciano's homeland in Italy, are also imported by Bruna's. The Vino Nobile is available by the glass and by the bottle at the winery. Luciano is usually found welcoming clients, serving wine, and preparing espresso shots for the establishment.

• Spaces for 150-299 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Room43 Event Venue is a fully customisable area that is ideal for any special occasion. This 9,000-square-foot venue has two bi-level event suites with magnificent open space that can accommodate up to 450 people. Room43 can handle events ranging from weddings, intimate receptions, and private parties to celebrations, conferences, and workshops; galas, lifestyle events, fashion exhibits, art showings, movies, and performances... The building uses materials and textures that feel like existing textures from the historic North Kenwood/Oakland region, such as exposed brick, natural light, and wood floors, to name a few, fusing elegance with inspiration from natural elements. Separate levels for generating diverse surroundings, including tables, available seats, room set-up, cash bar(s) and bartender(s), multiple exits for each floor, and easy access for cars and load-ins were all considered when designing the Room43 Event Venue. The main event space at ROOM43 in North Kenwood has a spectacular entrance that welcomes guests into an open and spacious room. Exposed brick, hefty timber columns, and hardwood floors showcase the small yet large historic characteristics, which are both industrial and elegant. It has a beautiful basement level with a large prep kitchen. Corporate events, retail pop-ups, holiday parties, weddings, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, non-profit events, and a variety of other celebrations can all be held here. Custom catering and bar packages, customized décor and furniture design, specialized seating configurations, and audio/visual capabilities can help you realize your vision. The regular event package includes six hours of event time, as well as cleanup. Clients are responsible for keeping the Venue clean in a reasonable manner. This includes cleaning and removing all catering, musical, and other equipment from the Venue. Setup time will be two hours prior to the event. By the time specified in the Venue agreement, all events must be completely departed.

• Spaces for 100-140 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

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

We prepare and cook our food in innovative and delicious ways, much as generations of pioneers did when they uprooted their lives and pushed for fresh beginnings in the American West a century ago. Our menu, created by James Beard Award semifinalist chef Brian Jupiter, pays homage to the foods that those pioneers ate and hunted while on the road, and we urge you to taste the contemporary day renditions of their fare while you dine. The greatest way to appreciate our meals is in a group environment. To provide you with an outstanding eating experience that is well-paired and well-fueled, we've preserved the early pioneers' enjoyment of family meal gatherings. Our bar offers a diverse selection of domestic and regional craft beers, great wines from across the world, and house-crafted creative cocktails created with only the highest-quality ingredients available. In addition, our comprehensive liquor bar can please even the most ardent cocktail connoisseur. So go ahead and live a little! Foods that you might not have considered trying or those you haven't seen on a menu before. Even if it's only from the comfort of your barstool, reconnect with your pioneering heritage. Take a journey out to the Frontier with your companions! In ten years, there have been over 9,000 events, and the number is growing. Make a reservation at Frontier to host your special event for a one-of-a-kind and unforgettable experience in our welcoming environment.

Contemporary Neapolitan pizzeria in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.

• Spaces for 50-150 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Sono Wood Fired is a Tuscany-influenced restaurant and event venue at 800 S. Clark Street in Chicago, operated by Good Eats Group. The kitchen centers on a wood-fired oven, producing handcrafted pizzas, starters, salads, and desserts rooted in Italian culinary tradition. The restaurant has earned four Michelin Recommendations and has been a part of the Chicago dining scene since 2010. Good Eats Group, the team behind the concept, brings chef-quality food and full catering and events services to the location, making it a resource for private celebrations and gatherings in the South Loop.

• 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.