Latest and Greatest Chicago Event Spaces - Hosting a summer shindig or Memorial Day party? We've got just the places for you

At Bistronomic {840 North Wabash Avenue; 312.944.8400} diners can always enjoy modern cuisine rooted in traditional French culture that still showcases ingredients from local Midwestern farms. Aside from the daily dining experience in the contemporary bistro, there are also event spaces perfect for serious foodies. Host your private party at Bistronomic and Executive Chef/Owner Martial Noguier along with Chef de Cuisine Jérôme Bacle will take excellent care of you and your guests. They recently received two and a half stars from Chicago Magazine, making Bistronomic one of the best French restaurants in the city and one of the best bistros in the Midwest. Bistronomic was also named as the 22nd Top Restaurant in the city by Chicago Tribune’s Phil Vettel. With all those awards under their belts, you can be sure these two chefs will create a customized menu that will delight you and your guests, whether you’re dining in their Main Dining Room, Grand Salon, or Petit Salon.

Bernie’s Lunch & Supper {660 North Orleans Street; .312.624.9892} boasts three unique event and private dining spaces for your summer party. The elegant and spacious Dining Room, which seats up to 165, is available for private (full buy-out) or semiprivate dining opportunities. The space allows for light, airy daytime gatherings as well as romantic, intimate nighttime events. The Main Bar is ideal for cocktail parties and casual gatherings and seats 20, though it is surrounded by casual hightop tables which can seat an additional 30 if you really want to get the party going. The final space in the Bernie’s lineup, is the crown jewel of this two-story building. The intimate open air rooftop comes complete with a private bar, seating for 70, and views of the Chicago skyline.

Located in Chicago’s bustling Loop neighborhood, Cochon Volant Brasserie {100 West Monroe Street; 312.754.6560} serves up French and American favorites in a Parisian-inspired space. The elegant yet relaxed atmosphere of the Brasserie’s main dining room is perfect for dining events of any kind, whether it be a seated family-friendly brunch or a multi-course business dinner. Then, nestled in between the dining room and bakery, the opulent main bar is ideal for less formal and cocktail focused social gatherings.

For after work happy hours, birthdays, and more, there is no more exclusive but welcoming atmosphere than R29 in The Franklin {227 West Monroe; 312.981.6014}. Located in the heart of the Loop, 29 stories above the fray, the private bar and lounge is usually open only to those in the building but can also be rented out for groups large (up to 175) and small. Reserve a nook overlooking the bustling downtown, a raised platform complete with cozy fireplace, or the whole bar for a customized event. With a wide arrange of cocktails, many made specifically for R29, the dedicated culinary staff can create a menu to accompany any of them. Bring your theme ideas as well as culinary inspiration, and let the team create an event just for you.

Only steps from Randolph St.’s drool-worthy Restaurant Row, Fulton Market Kitchen {311 North Sangamon Street; 312.733.6900} boasts a versatile space that can be tailored to accommodate every type and size of event; be it an intimate dinner in our private dining room, an elegant wedding reception, a corporate outing, or full venue buyout. FMK’s professional events team will work with you on every detail from menu selection to decorations, take away gifts and interactive elements that are guaranteed to leave a lasting impression. They offer a full venue buy-out, which can hold a seated dinner for up to 200 as well as more intimate options like the Private Dining Room for 12 or the Private Salon for 20 that’s perfect for a cocktail hour. FMK also specializes in interactive events like whiskey tastings, mixology stations, and more.