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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(25)
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 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(110)
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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Minimalist Speakeasy located in the West Loop Image in Near West Side, Chicago, IL
from$149/hr
Minimalist Speakeasy located in the West Loop

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(89)
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
Popio Stumpf Photography

Near West Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(305)
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 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

4.8(20)
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 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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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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