South Branch is one of Chicago’s newest and boldest riverside event venues; ideal for weddings and private weekend events. Envision a lavish outdoor wedding in the warm summer sun on our Pavilion Patio; an oasis in the heart of the city. In colder months, imagine sprawling views of snow falling on the Chicago River to accentuate your occasion.

Pavilion Bar and Patio
Limited reservations are accepted on South Branch’s patio for groups of 20 or more with start times between the hours of 1:30 and 4pm, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. South Branch does not accept patio reservations on Thursdays or Fridays. Patio reservations do not guarantee inside space in the event of inclement weather and minimums do apply.

Main Dining Room
Our main dining room can accommodate seated groups from 20 to 50 guests or provide cocktail reception space for groups ranging from 20 to 100. Happy hour events can be booked Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with start times from 1:30 to 5:00pm and Thursdays and Fridays from 1:30 to 4:30pm. Minimums to reserve this space do apply.

Private Dining Room
Our private dining room can accommodate seated groups for 10 to 20 guests and a standing cocktail for 15 to 25 guests. Dinner and happy hour reservations are accepted from 1:30 to 7:30pm. A food and beverage minimum of $175 per hour applies to book this space.

The Monroe Bar
The Monroe Bar can accommodate seated groups for 10 to 20 guests or provide cocktail reception space for 50-60 guests. Happy hour events can be booked Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with start times from 1:30 to 4:30pm and Thursdays and Fridays from 1:30 to 3:30pm. Minimums to reserve this space do apply.

Private Group Events
South Branch’s unique space is perfect for private weekday and weekend events. Whether you are hosting a company outing, planning a wedding, organizing a charity event, or just celebrating with friends, South Branch is the perfect place to host large group gatherings. With our riverside patio and pavilion bar, spacious Main Dining Room, and chic Monroe Bar areas to choose from, South Branch has everything you need to execute any type of event. 100 guests are required to book a private weekday or weekend event. Minimums do apply.

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The Merchandise Mart, Chicago’s epicenter for high design and luxury goods, provides the ideal setting for your next exhibition or event. The Mart’s Events+Spaces adds together the elements of versatility, reputation, expertise and location, while offering an impressive collection of adaptable venues and an unmatched array of services.

Located in the heart of Chicago’s River North and Loop districts, The Merchandise Mart welcomes more than three million visitors each year to its retail shops, LuxeHome luxury kitchen and bath showrooms, 11 floors of permanent showrooms for gift, home, outdoor and commercial furnishings, 10 floors of office space for leading creative agencies, technology start-ups, educational groups and other leading organizations, dozens of trade shows and a variety of special educational, community and consumer events.

EVENTS+SPACES availabilities include:

Trade shows and expos
Special events
Corporate and association meetings
Corporate dinners
Fundraisers
Product launches
Cocktail parties
Fashion shows
Art shows
Filming
Photography studio
Showcases and installations

Total Capacity of Venue:

We offer a dozen different venues plus 200+ showrooms at The Mart. Please contact us to learn more.

Private or Semi Private Space Available:

Yes

F&B minimum to reserve / use the room (s):

No

Our most Important Target Market is?

Corporate, Civic, and Charity special events, presentations, meetings or exhibitions

We are most proud of our ability to?

Offer an impressive collection of adaptable venues and unmatched array of services

We are famous with customers for our ability to?

Provide excellent comprehensive event setup labor (union) and

Unlike our competition, we offer customers?

Unrivaled venues including luxury inspired showrooms, high-tech meeting spaces and expansive trade show floors

We would like our customers to tell their friends that we provide the best?

Celebrated art deco lobby, breathtaking city and river views from our South River Drive, show floors and meeting spaces

Our company enhances customer lives by offering?

The Merchandise Mart is the world’s largest commercial building, wholesale design center and one of Chicago’s premier international business locations. Encompassing 4.2 million gross square feet, The Mart spans two city blocks and rises 25 stories.

We offer our customers the best?

35 years of knowledge related to planning events in Chicago and throughout the country, with experience managing over 300 events per year, including dozens of trade shows, and educational, community and consumer events.

Recent Clients:

University of Illinois, Young Presidents’ Organization, POWER 2011: Opening Doors For Women, Friends of The Chicago River, Koenig & Strey

Awards/Achievements:

The world’s largest LEED-EB Building – LEED Silver, Awarded 2007

Perfect for the following events:

Company Meetings
Conventions/Conferences
Corporate Events
Fund Raiser
Non Profit Events
Private Party

Located in the heart of Chicago’s River North and Loop districts, The Merchandise Mart is easily accessible from all downtown hotels. The Mart boasts an elevated “L” train stop and a taxi stand at its front door.

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Find Chicago restaurants with private dining rooms downtown Chicago for receptions, office outings, social gatherings, holiday parties and more.

Visit our directory of Chicago’s Planner Preferred restaurants with private dining rooms

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TopGolf is the premier golf entertainment complex perfect for any occasion, event or private party.

Our innovative and addicting point scoring golf games, combined with our new menu and refreshing cocktails, make this a far cry from your average event venue. TopGolf is also a great alternative as opposed to reserving private space at a restaurant or bar. The fun is free, and trust us, there will be plenty of it.

Worried about the weather? No need. Rain or shine, each bay is covered so that only the good elements from Mother Nature make it in.

TopGolf Holiday Parties

Choose the party venue that is sure to hit the mark and make the holidays more than happy! And since no golfing experience is necessary, absolutely everyone can join in.

We cater for small groups of 10 looking for a lunchtime gathering all the way up to corporate events for 400 people, including a gourmet meal, open bar and live entertainment. With a tasty selection of festive menus to choose from, we have Holiday Party packages to suit every budget.

TopGolf Social Parties

The atmosphere at TopGolf is always one big party, so why not create your own and plan your next group outing at this hotspot. Adults, children, friends and family will be glad you chose TopGolf for your next:

Birthday Party
Happy Hour
Bachelor Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Family Reunion
Golf Outing
Game Watch

TopGolf Corporate Events

You could have your event at a boring meeting facility, but we know you’ll make the right decision. Our fun and relaxed atmosphere puts everyone at ease and naturally encourages team bonding and creativity!

Client Entertainment
Employee Entertainment
Team Building
Meetings
Retreats
Seminars
Training

Click here to ontact TopGolf for your next client outing, party, special or corporate event

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Wrigleyville Holiday Party Rooms

Holiday Season is just around the corner, and we’ve got your bases covered!  With three convenient Wrigleyville locations, we’ve got something for every group size!

Vines on Clark is an upscale wine and sports bar located in the heart of Wrigley.  In addition to our delicious Italian American cuisine, amazing daily specials and extensive wine list, Vines has the largest outdoor patio in Wrigleyville! It’s THE place to be during the warm summer months.  We now offer off-site catering!

Mention Hereschicago.com and receive 10% off your party package if you book your event by December 1st!  Call 773-327-1662 or email us for details!

Sports Corner’s new renovations transformed this neighborhood classic into a three story sports and entertainment complex!  With over 50 plasma TVs and rooftop dining, there is something for everyone. 

Mention Hereschicago.com and receive 10% off your party package if you book your event by December 1st!  Call 773-327-1662 or email us for details!

Cubby Bear has three private party rooms that can accommodate groups of all sizes. Our rooms overlook the Wrigley Field marquee and offer a great atmosphere for all events, from a cocktail reception followed by a private concert to a dinner meeting! Cubby Bear is your ideal location for private parties!

Mention Hereschicago.com and receive 10% off your party package if you book your event by December 1st!  Call 773-327-1662 or email us for details!

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Let the event planners at WhirlyBall help you create an event with all the right bells and whistles. With space for big crowds and small, we can provide high-tech A/V, food and beverage, plus as many entertainment options as you could possibly use in a company outing.

Total Capacity of Venue:
+500

Private or Semi Private Space Available:
Yes

Our most Important Target Market is ?

Corporate and Association groups searching for a complete meeting or event venue option offering team-building and entertainment, full F&B, and space for 10 – 500 attendees.

We are most proud of our ability to ?

Offer groups the unique and exciting sport of WhirlyBall, along with many other fun meeting and entertainment options, at competitive prices.

We are famous with customers for our ability to ?

Keep our customers coming back for more!.

Unlike our competition, we offer customers ?

The unique and exciting teambuilding sport of WhirlyBall.

We would like our customers to tell their friends that we provide the best ?

Value for everything there is to see, experience and enjoy at WhirlyBall.

Our company enhances customer lives by offering ?

The friendliest staff in a casual environment, ideal for entertaining clients, networking and teambuilding.

We offer our customers the best ?

Variety of entertainment options so that everyone can enjoy themselves, all for a reasonable price.

Recent Clients:

1. CDW 2. Zebra Technologies 3. Grainger 4. Hewitt Associates 5. Accenture

Awards/Achievements:
WhirlyBall was voted 2008 City’s Best for Bar Games!

Click here to email Whirlyball’s group and private event manager directly to inquire about your upcoming holiday party, office party or corporate event

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Wrigleyville Holiday Party Rooms

Holiday Season is just around the corner, and we’ve got your bases covered! With three convenient Wrigleyville locations, we’ve got something for every group size!

Vines on Clark is an upscale wine and sports bar located in the heart of Wrigley. In addition to our delicious Italian American cuisine, amazing daily specials and extensive wine list, Vines has the largest outdoor patio in Wrigleyville! It’s THE place to be during the warm summer months. We now offer off-site catering!

Mention Hereschicago.com and receive 10% off your party package if you book your event by December 1st! Call 773-327-1662 or email us for details!

Sports Corner’s new renovations transformed this neighborhood classic into a three story sports and entertainment complex! With over 50 plasma TVs and rooftop dining, there is something for everyone.

Mention Hereschicago.com and receive 10% off your party package if you book your event by December 1st! Call 773-327-1662 or email us for details!

Cubby Bear has three private party rooms that can accommodate groups of all sizes. Our rooms overlook the Wrigley Field marquee and offer a great atmosphere for all events, from a cocktail reception followed by a private concert to a dinner meeting! Cubby Bear is your ideal location for private parties!

Mention Hereschicago.com and receive 10% off your party package if you book your event by December 1st! Call 773-327-1662 or email us for details!

Hit a homerun this season and book your holiday party in historic Wrigleyville at one of our three great locations!  Vines on Clark, Cubby Bear and Sports Corner have something for groups of all sizes.  

Call or email us today to hear about our great Here’s Chicago discounts!  773-327-1662.

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Rock this way your holiday season! From festive luncheons to glam receptions, Hard Rock Café Chicago is the event venue that will rock your world this holiday season.

Because it’s never too early to Jingle Bell Rock.

Hard Rock Cafe Chicago offers a rockin’ memorable dining experience with legendary American cuisine. The mezzanine offers semi-private event space and the entire cafe can be rented for private events up to 900. All events are customized to meet the unique needs of all clients from birthday parties to private corporate events. The place to eat, shop and dine with rock stars!

Click here to request information from Kristy, group & private event manager at the Hard Rock Cafe Chicago

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Fado Irish Pub, the home of the Hereschicago.com meeting and event planner St. Pat’s BASH! is offering space in our exclusive loft space for your next holiday party or corporate event.

Fado Irish Pub is located in the heart of downtown Chicago’s River North and minutes from all major hotels and office buildings in the loop. 

Total Capacity and Names of Fado Irish Pub Group Rooms:

1.Cottage – 35 guests
2.Mezzanine – 35 guests
3.Gaelic – 45 guests
4.Purty Loft – 150 guests
5.The Whole Shebang – 400 guests

Total Capacity of Venue:
400

Private or Semi Private Space Available:
Yes 

Our most Important Target Market is?

To accommodate parties between 10-400. Catering to corporate groups, conventions, out of town visitors and anyone wanting to experience a party the Irish way.

We are most proud of our ability to?

To provide a extremely unique event space with enticing decor imported all the way from Dublin, Ireland.

We are famous with customers for our ability to?

A different experience each time a group arrives – while the food, drink and service standards remain the same.

Unlike our competition, we offer customers?

A different experience each time a group arrives – while the food, drink and service standards remain the same.

We would like our customers to tell their friends that we provide the best?

Hands on experience- we take the worry out of planning your event.

Our company enhances customer lives by offering?

The “ craic “ which is Gaelic for good times!!!

We offer our customers the best?

A jovial, friendly staff. An Irish/American fusion menu that complements our extraordinary venue space.

Recent Clients:

1.Cogan & McNabola Attorneys at Law 2.Benfeild Group 3. McDonnell Boehnen Hubert & Berghoff 4.Tangerine Meetings and Events 5. Revlon International

Click here to contact us via email to request more information about hosting your upcoming holiday party or private event at Fado Irish Pub!

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Roy’s restaurant Chicago Private & Group Dining
720 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60654

In Hawaii, there are two things of equal importance—food and the “aloha” spirit. The blending of these two dynamic principles is how Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion® Cuisine was born. European techniques and Asian cuisine meet Hawaiian hospitality to create a fine dining experience unlike any other–where the “aloha” style of service comes straight from the heart, and where any occasion becomes an unforgettable evening.

Roy’s Chicago offers a unique dining experience through spacious dining rooms, an inviting lounge and Roy’s signature exhibition kitchen in full view. Our private dining rooms feature contemporary Asian furnishings and original Hawaiian artwork.

Click here to email Roy’s to request information on our holiday party rooms & discounts

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