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A small bathroom featuring a toilet, a sink with a granite countertop, a mirror with lighting, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.
from$27/hr
All Aboard the Trendy Train Track Loft.

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon7

Apartment Loft

...bedrooms and two bathrooms. The outdoor patio area offers seating, perfect for enjoying a morning coffee to watch the sunrise or evening cocktail to watch the seunset. If you're a train enthusiast, you'll love the view of the major railway from our patio...
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A spacious living room features large windows, a variety of potted plants, and comfortable seating arrangements around a central coffee table.
from$98/hr
High-end bohemian oasis. Large open floor plan, high ceilings, concrete floors and features.

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(194)
Venue capacity icon10

Apartment Loft

Large open spacious loft with 14-foot ceilings, 1500 square feet, modern concrete features. Open area includes a living room and dining space and private guest bathroom. Kitchen is fully stocked with cookware and dishes. Coffee maker and electric tea kettle. The loft is great for...
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A spacious event venue arranged with tables and chairs, featuring a central dining area adorned with floral table settings.
from$200/hr
Loft style event venue - The Fulton West - West Town, Chicago

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

4.7(12)
Venue capacity icon75

Event Venue

...linen) (45) white resin garden folding chairs. (75) Black velvet Tribeca Chairs (6) Black high top tables (10) bar stools (4) Marble cocktail tables Projector Wi-Fi...
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A large hall set up with rows of black chairs facing a stage at the front, with stained glass windows lining the walls.
from$150/hr
Beautiful, Near West Side Banquet Hall and Chapel

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(16)
Venue capacity icon300

Chapel

The Chicago Hope Events banquet hall and chapel is located on the Near West Side off Ogden Ave and Taylor St. The space has hosted countless weddings, quinceañeras, birthday parties, baby showers, corporate/nonprofit events, and more! The space can host up to 180 guests for...
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A stylish interior featuring a green velvet sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bar area with high chairs, complemented by a large wall art piece.
from$149/hr
Minimalist Speakeasy located in the West Loop

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(78)
Venue capacity icon45

Bar & Lounge

Former machine shop converted to modern speakeasy with original black and white subway tile. Space includes cafe tables, a pool table, darts and bar seating, as well as a lounge with vintage furnishings. The art is an assortment of many of Chicago's most interesting street...
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A spacious, modern loft with wooden beams, large windows, a living area featuring a green couch and two gold chairs, and a kitchen area against a brick wall.
from$75/hr
Hidden Gem Studio | Perfect for Meetings

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(295)
Venue capacity icon55

Studio

Popio Stumpf Photography. Our photography studio is located near the intersection of Grand and Western Avenues. Space Details: - Approxiamately 1,740 sq.ft Usable Space - 11.5' Celiings - Exposed Brick - Abundant Natural Light with Windows Facing North, East and West - Full Kitchen - Speaker System -...
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A stylish event space with white furniture and blue lighting, featuring tables set for a gathering.
from$110/hr
A Bright White Box: Converted Storefront in the Industrial West Fulton Market

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

4.8(109)
Venue capacity icon100

Event Space

...POP-UPS, Art Shows, Dinners, Cocktail Parties, and corporate events welcome. We are ideal for formal gatherings, and informal Arts events. A slice of urban creativity just west of Fulton Market, for groups from 15-90. Our setup quickly changes to meet your needs. The...
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Reviews for cocktail party venues

Kyung L.
The Renovated Church — Party Venue Creative Space Fully Furnished
Great space for a good price. Street parking was not an issue on a weekend. One issue was missing cocktail tables (add-on) but the host was quick to refund...
Ifeanyi E.
Unique Bar/Rest in the heart of Capitol Hill Seattle
Life on Mars really exceeded our expectations. The food was great, as we're the cocktails. The space itself was a treat and the staff were incredibly helpful. We had such a good time, my partner and I both remarked the next day, that we'd want to host something...
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...
Blake H.
Exclusive Game Room Event Space- perfect for parties and business gatherings
The venue was great for a cocktail party! Sean was very responsive throughout planning the party
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...
Kristin K.
Perfect, Modern Event Space with Expansive Catering Kitchen
This space is amazing! We hosted a launch party for a brand and easily could accommodate 50 guests for a cocktail party with a kitchen team and staff plus a panel conversation. Our guests were very impressed with the space, it is absolutely gorgeous. Chris and Donna were a true...
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...
Kelcie O.
Modern Day Upscale Speakeasy
This space was perfect for our annual holiday cookie and cocktail party. Alexander was very communicative and flexible with us. He met us at the start of our event to walk us through the space and answer any questions...
Mayowa B.
Bayside urban home designer furnished
We had the absolute pleasure of hosting a milestone celebration for my wife’s PhD graduation cocktail gathering at Louise’s stunning home, and I must say, it was nothing short of magical. From the moment we stepped onto the property, it was evident how much care and thought had...
Daylene N.
House Divided Speakeasy Old Town Roseville - Tell No One, Bring Everyone!
Went there for my 40th birthday themed to the 1920’s. The cocktails, environment and staff were fantastic and helped make it a very memorable time. Would definitely recommend them to any others and I plan to be back. Thanks...
Alicen I.
Brand New Portage Park BYOB Event Space: Modern & Versatile
booked this space for a birthday cocktail party and so happy I did! The space was the perfect size for my part of 40 guests and the full kitchen was utilized for our on site chefs. We used the counter space to serve as a bar and the multiple restrooms...
Marta G.
Urban Loft with Modern Elegance and Natural Light
changed or so touch ups. Would recommend the space to anyone looking to do a fun photoshoot or even rent it for an intimate cocktail party...
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...
Ace F.
Westside Cafe with Open Space
offerings. I would suggest they make it easier to find in the description, "Westside Cafe" doesn't show on GPS. We did a mostly cocktail style event with people standing and mingling, but if you want 40 or so people sitting down you will need to bring more chairs. It...
Madison H.
Midtown near the Westend Cocktail Lounge Speakeasy
our winter engagement photos. Carla was a great host and the space was beautifully lit and decorated. We will be coming back for a cocktail sometime soon...
Brett N.
Flex Cafe Space in Cap Hill
patiently answered questions beforehand, and his responses are speedy. On the night of the event, he and his teammates were superstars! We ordered batch cocktails (which were amazing!), beer, wine, pizza, cookies and other desserts - they were all loved by the partygoers, especially blueberry vanilla rolls and German chocolate cupcakes...
Mary Beth I.
Mellow Vibe Lounge *current special rate for holiday parties*
perfect space for a mid-winter DJ dance party celebrating a birthday. Affordable rates and bar minimum, clear and easy parking, delicious fresh-made cocktails, and a space that's small enough for 1:1 conversation but large enough for a dance floor. I will definitely reserve this space for...
Simin O.
Cozy Urban Winery in West Berkeley
plenty of parking on the street. The hosts were incredible and were there serving up delicious Tessier wine. We also brought our own beer, cocktails, and food that we were able to set up easily. We used the venue sound system for a few speeches and songs played on an...
Tess H.
Intimate Event Venue located in the beautiful small town of Colleyville
space! It was perfect for our Christmas party, super clean and the owners are so nice! They had everything we needed (tables, chairs, tall cocktail tables with nice covers on them) and it’s easy to find. Will absolutely be using this space again...
Aian M.
Dance Studio Space
we were able to clean up and lock up by the given time. We had plenty of space for 12 x 6ft tables, 5 cocktail tables, a large dance floor, and space for photos, food, drinks, gifts, and desserts. We used the backroom for 2 tables for the kids to...

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