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Howl at the Moon Image in Near North Side, Chicago, IL
from$500/hr
Howl at the Moon

Near North Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon400

Event Venue

Howl at the Moon. ...at the Moon, no event is too big or too small. We specialize in corporate and private events, convention events, post-meetings, cocktail parties, team building events and more. From semi-private space to a complete venue buyout, Howl at the Moon can offer many...
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A modern, bright living room with large windows offering a view of a city skyline, featuring a light-colored sofa, two round stools, a coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.
from$300/hr
Luxury Loft | Heart of River North

Near North Side, Chicago, IL

4.7(3)
Venue capacity icon30

Apartment Loft

BRNAD NEW LOFT IN RIVER NORTH! Enjoy your new private luxury loft in Chicago's newest and most luxurious building in bustling River North-the city's center of main nightlife and restaurants. This ultra high-end apartment features a private elevator, private terrace, free secured parking, 24 hour...
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A diverse group of people sits in a modern office space, attentively watching a presentation on a screen at the front.
from$600/hr
City Views, Elevated: Our Stunning Lounge in River North

Near North Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon80

Rooftop

...Options: • Lounge Furniture: 80 guests • Flex Options: i.e., classroom and theatre mix • Theatre: Up to 90 guests • Classroom: Up to 40 guests • Cocktail Mixer: Up to 100 • Rectangular U-Shape: Up to 20 guests Included Amenities: • Projector with HDMI cord hook-up for displaying...
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Versatile Meeting Space & Conference Room In Private River North Suite Image in Near North Side, Chicago, IL
from$150/hr
Versatile Meeting Space & Conference Room In Private River North Suite

Near North Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(76)
Venue capacity icon45

Conference Room

...Flat Screen, Kitchen, Contemporary, Colorful, Elevator, ADA, Breakout, Off-Site, Team Meeting, Board Meeting, Sales Meeting, Function, Client Meeting, Presentation, Lecture, Mixer, Cocktail Party, Reception, Breakfast, Luncheon, Lunch, Fundraising Event, Film Shoot, Photo Shoot, Photography, Audio Podcast Podcasting Equipment, Video Shoot, Video Studio, White Board...
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An empty, modern event space with various seating arrangements and exposed lighting fixtures.
from$250/hr
Large Flex Space in Boutique River North Chicago Hotel

Near North Side, Chicago, IL

4.7(3)
Venue capacity icon50

Flex Space

Our large event flex space in River North is perfect for your next event, photo shoot, or meeting. Great for happy hours, birthday parties, fundraisers, company outings, live music, various live performances, holiday parties, team outings, and more! Our flexible space features: • Customizable space...
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Three Cities Social Image in Near North Side, Chicago, IL
from$400/hr
Three Cities Social

Near North Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon123

Event Space

Three Cities Social. ...networking events and workshops to private parties and corporate functions. - Seating & Layout Options: With a variety of seating arrangements, including dining tables, cocktail tables, and lounge areas, we can comfortably host up to 123 people. The space is designed to be flexible, allowing you to...
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The SET Collective Image in Near North Side, Chicago, IL
from$350/hr
The SET Collective

Near North Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(5)
Venue capacity icon150

Event Space

The SET Collective. ...of tables, chairs, and linens available on site as an add-on amenity: 50 Matching Folding Black Metal Chairs 5 High Top Cocktail Tables 8 Ft Folding Tables (x2) 6 Ft Folding Tables (x7) 4 Ft Tables (x2) Rolling Bar Top (x1) 2-Piece Rolling...
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Downtown street style asian restaurant Image in Near North Side, Chicago, IL
from$1,200/hr
Downtown street style asian restaurant

Near North Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon100

Restaurant

...ensuring that every aspect of your buyout is meticulously planned and executed. Whether you're hosting a formal dinner or a lively cocktail reception, Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar offers a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere that caters to all occasions. Treat your guests to an extraordinary...
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A modern conference room features several tables arranged in rows, with colorful chairs and a projector screen at the front.
from$90/hr
Large Training Room Located on Chicago's Prestigious Michigan Avenue

Near North Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(133)
Venue capacity icon30

Training Classroom

On Michigan Avenue, just north of the river, our spacious and modern workspace is ideal for meetings, seating up to 30 people. It is also great for parties and other events as it can hold 70 people standing and up to 50 people in theatre...
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Unique Studios At Downtown Chicago #2 Image in Near North Side, Chicago, IL
from$35/hr
Unique Studios At Downtown Chicago #2

Near North Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(1630)
Venue capacity icon10

Studio

Welcome to Unique Studios Located Here In River North Downtown Chicago Discover Unique Studios, a modern, all-inclusive, photo studio in River North, Downtown Chicago. Our compact yet luxurious 600 sqft space comes with a choice of colorful backdrops, lighting equipment, custom effects LED lights, photography...
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The interior of a bar features wooden tables, stools, and walls adorned with musical instruments and colorful artwork, illuminated by string lights.
from$195/hr
Classic Chicago Pub with Unique Indoor Theme

Near North Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon235

Pub

...guests, we can accommodate a wide range of events, from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations. Whether you’re hosting a cocktail party, passed appetizers, or a social event, Butch McGuire’s provides the perfect setting for any occasion. Memorable Events: Whether it...
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Kara A.
Hidden Gem Studio | Perfect for Intimate Events
What a great space. My friend wanted an non-traditional bridal shower, so we booked this space for cocktail hour. The studio is special and unique, and Chris and his wife were great hosts. Highly recommend...
Devonta A.
Minimalist West Town Retreat
Very nice place perfect for my cocktail party. Host was nice and helpful. I would definitely book again
Jai B.
* Elegant * Sunny * Vintage * Storefront with Natural Light *
offered a walk through. At that time we discussed set up details. She was patient, offered suggestions and took feedback. The event was a cocktail style birthday party. On the day of it was pre-set up to perfection, and Cassandra helped me set up a few of my own...
Elisheva B.
Unique Downtown Event Loft with City View
This space was just perfect for my swanky cocktail party birthday celebration! Beautiful wood floors, great floor plan, and add-on services. Sarah and her team were responsive and a joy to work with. My party was wonderful. I was very happy...
Lynn C.
Industrial, Street Level Gallery Located in the West Loop
Katie and Adam were the best hosts -- super responsive, checked in, were flexible, and were so accommodating. We had a cocktail party for about 40 people with a DJ (he was able to hook up to their great sound system), and the guests loved the venue and vibe. I would...
Nancy C.
Wicker Park Intimate Bar/Live Performance Venue
slideshow, play trivia, and sing a little karaoke. The bartending staff were great, and worked with us to create a couple of specialty cocktails. I'd definitely host another event here and recommend to others...
Annette E.
Hidden Gem Studio | Perfect for Intimate Events
Amazing space for our family holiday party! Wonderful flow to the room set up and options for food and bar set up, cocktail hour and seated dinning. Plenty of seating and room for game playing. Chris was very accommodating, and informative from the start! We rented a table from Chris...
Sara G.
Art-filled & customizable space in the heart of West Town
Awesome space and great host! This was perfect for my sister's 50th birthday party. It is super colorful and great for cocktails and apps, mingling, and even a little dancing. Leticia was wonderful. She worked with us, let us check out the place before booking, and even allowed us...
Rachel M.
Chic / Urban Fulton Market Furniture Showroom
event. Ashley was very quick to respond to any questions we had. The space was the perfect size for about 35 guests, mostly standing cocktail reception style. We didn't bring any decor because the space looks so nice as-is (just as pictured)! The kitchenette had a good amount...
Nastasia M.
Converted factory loft space with NYC vibes for your next celebration
SPACE! Hosts were great at communicating before and during the reservation. The loft is very well decorated, designed and setup. We hosted a birthday cocktail party in the loft and everything went smoothly. We needed to extend the event an additional hour to give people a buffer to leave and...
Daniel O.
Beautiful Art Gallery - Blocks from the Liberty Bell
This is a great location for a cocktail party, reception, or (as in my case) birthday party. As long as you're not interested in throwing a raging party, this place could do nicely. They also let me choose which art would be hanging up which was a great touch...
David S.
Chicago's Tier 2 Pop Up Retail Space
the space was even BETTER than advertised and we would love to host our event her again! we used the space for a networking, cocktail event...
Amanda S.
West Loop Loft with Vintage & Ethnic Furnishings
leading up to the event. The process was smooth and the event went off without a single flaw. I would definitely book for a cocktail party or work function in the future...
Prefina T.
Bright, Homey Event Space with Sleeping Loft
booked this space for a cocktail party for 30 people. Since the day I inquired more information about this space up until the day of my event, Robert was very helpful. He is a wonderful host, quick with replying to messages and very patient. The space is very clean, cozy...
Deactivated U.
Historic Beautiful Brick & Timber Industrial Loft w/ Breath-taking Skyline Views
This space is incredible and was perfect for our wedding reception...it's very true to the pictures and is even more impressive in person! We had about 140 guest cocktail style reception and there was plenty of space to dance and mingle with impressive city views, nice bathrooms, and...
Clarissa V.
Neighborhood Bar with Heated Enclosed Patio
my wife and I had this weekend. Dave and Kalaeb were exceptional with accommodating to our needs (as we were planning our little cocktail-style reception in a bit of a hurry). They even got the fire pit going! Fair pricing, excellent service, and a really intimate location. Thank you...
Devaul V.
Historic Beautiful Brick & Timber Industrial Loft w/ Breath-taking Skyline Views
How responsive was the host? Extremely! Did the space appear as advertised? Absolutely. What activity did you do in the the space? Cocktail party...
Lauren V.
NEW Unique Lighting Showroom Event Loft
with. She was very responsive and offered great support throughout the planning process. The space offers a great vibe for a wine tasting or cocktail reception...
Lanie W.
Unique North Beach Gallery
My husband and I rented this space for our casual/intimate cocktail wedding reception with 60 guests last week and it was perfect! Andrew went above and beyond to ensure our reception went as planned. He was very communicative (via phone/text/email) and was very accommodating/flexible. He suggested reliable local vendors and...

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