Rent a cocktail party venue in South Side, Chicago, IL

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A spacious event venue with tables adorned with floral arrangements, illuminated by chandeliers hanging from a draped ceiling.
from$200/hr
Luxurious Loft Style Showroom

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(4)
Venue capacity icon70

Showroom

...and feel. Wainscot walls with a matching black wainscot bar that will complement any event. Space can hold up to 70 people cocktail style but 50 people seated. EVERY RENTAL FEATURES: -Bluetooth Speaker -1 love seat sofa - 5 high boys -5 barstools -Bar Please NO...
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4KStudios Image in South Side, Chicago, IL
from$75/hr
4KStudios

South Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon8

Studio

4KStudios. ...CYC Wall For Transparent Photos & Videos •Multiple Color Backdrop Roller •Vintage White Couch Set •Bedroom Set •Cocktail Bar Available •Posing Props Including Directors Chair, Posing Cube, White Stool, Clear Chair •Vanity Mirror •Multi Purpose Swing Set •Bluetooth Speaker Included •Private Changing Area •RGB Lighting Available...
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Sonder Exchange Image in South Side, Chicago, IL
from$150/hr
Sonder Exchange

South Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon115

Event Venue

Sonder Exchange. ...event, Sonder Exchange offers a stunning 2,500 sq. ft. outdoor space for an additional charge. This spacious area is ideal for cocktail receptions, networking, or extending your celebration under the open sky. With its modern amenities and adaptable design, Sonder Hall transforms to fit...
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A large, empty industrial space with a polished gray concrete floor and exposed brick walls, featuring overhead lighting and a garage door.
from$100/hr
INNER CITY DREAM SPACE

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(5)
Venue capacity icon30

Warehouse

a secure film production warehouse. Also offering individual rooms for meetings, castings, and small events. The facility is totaling 7,000 sq ft. Located 1 minute from the Dan Ryan Expressway in the East Englewood Community. We've accompanied a great number of film and cinema productions...
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An interior of a restaurant with wooden floors and walls, featuring several framed artworks on the walls and tables set for dining.
from$275/hr
Historic Bridgeport Mixed-Use Timber Loft Space

South Side, Chicago, IL

4.8(6)
Venue capacity icon40

Event Space Loft

1,500 Sq. Ft. Timber Loft Space. Sound system, AV Equipment located in heart of the Bridgeport neighborhood. Ideal for professional development, corporate gatherings, record releases, private workshops, classes, family parties etc. Features - 1,500 Sq. Ft. Timber Loft Space - Food prep area w/ Fridge/Freezer...
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BLANK KANVAS LUXURY BOUTIQUE SPACE Image in South Side, Chicago, IL
from$150/hr
BLANK KANVAS LUXURY BOUTIQUE SPACE

South Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(55)
Venue capacity icon75

Beauty Bar

BLANK KANVAS LUXURY BOUTIQUE SPACE. This beautiful open concept space offers tons of possibilities for use with an incredible view of the city skyline. This location is great for baby showers, pop ups, bridal showers, birthday dinners, photo/video shoots, content creating and a host of other gatherings. It has a...
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A decorated event space features black tables with gold accents, while a man in glasses adjusts a white chair in the foreground.
from$125/hr
Prime Canvas for Your Event: Rent Our Versatile Creative Space near Chicago’s Historic Pullman District!”

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(6)
Venue capacity icon60

Multipurpose Space

“Welcome to our versatile creative space, where possibilities unfold in an open-floor oasis! With epoxy-coated floors perfect for dance classes, yoga training, and professional workshops, this expansive venue accommodates up to 50 seated or 60 standing. Whether you’re hosting a sip and paint session or...
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from$100/hr
THE SMOKY VAULT

South Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon20

Lounge

THE SMOKY VAULT . ...Ventilation**: Modern air filtration system - **Free WiFi**: High-speed internet for meetings and streaming ## Perfect For - Cigar club meetups and tastings - Intimate cocktail gatherings - Whiskey tastings and spirit-centered events - Professional photo shoots (particularly lifestyle, fashion, or editorial) - Business meetings seeking a distinctive atmosphere - Small...
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Reviews for cocktail party venues

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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