The Best Restaurant & Brewery Wedding Venues in River Forest, IL

The Best Restaurant & Brewery Wedding Venues in River Forest, IL

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110 Wedding Venues in River Forest, IL

Restaurants, breweries
STK Chicago 
Chicago, IL
  • Up to 500 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor

STK Chicago artfully blends the modern steakhouse and a chic lounge into one, offering a dynamic fine dining experience with the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse. As one of the newest additions to the popular River North neighborhood, STK Chicago distinguishes itself with a vibrant mix of stylish dining and lounge spaces paired with signature menus and world-class service. All events – large or small, decadent or relaxed – will be customized to suit your needs guaranteeing an event that your guests won’t forget.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Space for a large guest list
  • Provides event staff
  • Multiple event spaces

Venue considerations

  • Does not allow pets
  • No free parking
  • No dedicated areas for getting ready
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Butch McGuire's 
Chicago, IL
  • Up to 230 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $1,500

Welcome to Butch McGuire’s, a vibrant Irish pub located in the heart of the Gold Coast, Chicago. Known for our festive decorations, friendly staff, and delicious pub fare, we offer a unique dining and drinking experience. Join us for late-night dining, brunch on weekends, and special events. Come for the food, stay for the atmosphere!

Why you'll love this venue

  • Space for a large guest list
  • Full catering menu to choose from
  • Has a relaxed and casual vibe

Venue considerations

  • On-site parking not available
  • Best for events with big guest lists
  • Does not provide event staff
The Hotel Chicago Downtown 
Chicago, IL
  • Up to 200 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor

Elegant and avant-garde, this downtown Chicago hotel serves as a hub to the pulsing Marina City playground. The hotel has preferred partnerships with all Marina City outlets, which include House of Blues, SPiN, Harry Caray's, Smith & Wollensky, Yolk and 10Pin. The hotel offers a total of 354 rooms, including 9 Studio King Suites and 11 King Suites, along with 2 Penthouse Suites. This design hotel is located in the heart of Downtown Chicago and within walking distance of State Street Shopping, Michigan Avenue, the Theater District, Merchandise Mart and Millennium Park. It has recently been renovated, and the hotel is an ideal choice for business or leisure. Chicago Midway International Airport is roughly 10 miles away and Chicago O'Hare International Airport is approximately 16 miles from the property.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Provides a dedicated team on-site
  • Rustic yet refined style
  • Designed for grand celebrations

Venue considerations

  • Not for you if you are looking for something nontraditional
  • Does not allow pets
  • On-site parking not available
Astor Club 
Chicago, IL
  • Up to 100 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor

Indulge in the extraordinary at Astor Club, a private oasis of sophistication nestled in the vibrant heart of Chicago. Our storied walls echo with history, offering a haven where elegance, culinary artistry, and unforgettable experiences converge. Step into a realm of refined art-nouveau opulence where each moment is crafted to elevate your senses. From the meticulously restored historic space to the captivating melodies of live music, Astor Club sets the stage for unforgettable gatherings and cherished memories. Here, culinary mastery takes center stage, curated by our esteemed and Michelin Star awarded Executive Chef, Trevor Teich, a maestro of flavors blending tradition with innovation. Our menu, a symphony of locally sourced ingredients and global influences, promises a gastronomic journey that transcends expectations. We invite you to be part of a legacy defined by timeless elegance, culinary excellence, and unparalleled experiences.

Why you'll love this venue

  • All-inclusive venue packages
  • Multiple event spaces
  • Full catering menu to choose from

Venue considerations

  • Does not have a dance floor
  • No on-site guest accommodations
  • Does not allow pets
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Teatro Zinzanni 
Chicago, IL
  • Up to 300 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor

Teatro ZinZanni is hosted high up on the 14th floor in an antique Belgian Spiegeltent in the heart of the Chicago Loop. We may specialize in international cirque and cabaret, but welcome guests to customize their booking to their needs. You won't find another venue like this one!

Why you'll love this venue

  • All-inclusive venue packages
  • Promotes a party atmosphere
  • Has a dance floor to dance the night away

Venue considerations

  • No on-premises lodging options
  • No free parking
  • No on-site bridal suite
Parson's Chicken and Fish, Andersonville 
Chicago, IL
  • Up to 150 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $18,000

Parson’s is a testament to the idea that drinking and eating can be affordable, delicious, local, and quick. Consistently included in round-ups of the best patios and fried chicken in the city (and beyond), Parson’s Chicken & Fish has become a Chicago staple — one that enthusiastically celebrates and embraces drinking, eating, and general good times. Our spacious indoor and outdoor setting makes features a unique vintage atmosphere to host your big day.

Why you'll love this venue

  • All-inclusive venue packages
  • Handles all cleanup logistics
  • Has a dance floor to dance the night away

Venue considerations

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • No free parking
  • No dedicated areas for getting ready
Avec River North 
Chicago, IL
  • Up to 200 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor

Avec River North is a gorgeous venue for weddings, anniversary celebrations, corporate gatherings, and more. Known for its natural light, lush greenery, Mediterranean-style cuisine, and award-winning One Off Hospitality service. avec river north brings the same warm hospitality and soul-warming, rustic Mediterranean-inspired cuisine Chicagoans have come to love on Randolph street, to the river north neighborhood. under the culinary direction of James Beard award-winning chef, Paul Kahan, and 8-year avec veteran perry Hendrix, avec river north will focus on a wider breadth of culinary inspiration featuring flavors, aromas, and cuisine of the sun-drenched islands of the Mediterranean from Greece to Spain.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Has a dance floor for celebration
  • Provides event staff
  • Provides catering services

Venue considerations

  • No in-house lighting and sound packages available
  • No on-site bridal suite
  • Does not allow pets
Cindy's Rooftop 
Chicago, IL
  • Up to 30 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor

From private parties to corporate events, Cindy's is one of Chicago's best event spaces. Our world-renowned view, impeccable service, and seasonally fresh menu make our enclosed rooftop one of the best restaurants with private rooms in the city. Party ideas include company events, networking events, happy hours, team building events, engagement parties, baby showers, birthday parties, wedding party brunches, and holiday parties.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Perfect for a micro-wedding
  • All-inclusive venue packages
  • Multiple event spaces

Venue considerations

  • On-site parking not available
  • Dance floor not included
  • Small venue, not ideal for a large guest lists
Beatrix Streeterville 
Chicago, IL
  • Up to 200 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $1,200

Beatrix is a neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant and meeting place in Chicago’s Fulton Market, Loop, River North, Streeterville, and Oak Brook neighborhoods. The restaurant is the brainchild of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises’ Founder Rich Melman, Executive Partner and Divisional President Marc Jacobs and Chef Partners John Chiakulas, Rita Dever and Susan Weaver. The menu features healthy meets delicious options, and is known for its iconic coffee and bakery counter, including signature cookies and in-house pastry favorites.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Has an energetic and exciting atmosphere
  • Provides a dedicated team on-site
  • Provides catering services

Venue considerations

  • Does not allow pets
  • Lighting and sound are not included
  • Large venue, not ideal for small guest lists
Church Street Brewing Company 
Itasca, IL
  • Up to 500 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $1,200

Church Street’s taproom, kitchen, indoor and outdoor event spaces, fermentation equipment, and packaging capabilities have all slowly grown up around the brewhouse to create one of Illinois’ best and most comprehensive craft beer experiences. Church Street brews dozens of different beer styles a year, both traditional and cutting edge, often in collaboration with one of the many other craft breweries that help make the Great Lakes one of the world’s premier regions for superlative craft beer.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Accommodates more than 200 guests
  • Both indoor and outdoor options
  • Provides a dedicated team on-site

Venue considerations

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Venue feels large for events with small guest lists
  • No on-site guest accommodations
Harry Caray's Banquets, Lombard 
Lombard, IL
  • Up to 350 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor

Harry Caray's Banquets & Events in Lombard combines one of the Western Suburbs largest and most elegant event venues with legendary, award-winning cuisine and impeccable service. Our team of experienced wedding planners will assist you with every aspect of your wedding—from menu selection to linens to flowers and beyond—to ensure that your wedding is flawless. When you book your wedding with Harry's, you receive 10% off any additional wedding-related functions, including showers, rehearsal dinner, post-wedding brunch.

Why you'll love this venue

  • All-inclusive venue packages
  • Provides lighting and sound
  • Full catering menu to choose from

Venue considerations

  • Venue feels large for events with small guest lists
  • Does not allow pets
  • Not wheelchair accessible
Temperance Beer Co. 
Evanston, IL
  • Up to 175 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $2,000

Evanston’s first brewery, Temperance Beer Co. is host to weddings, corporate events, family reunions, board meetings, team building events, birthday parties, and fundraisers. In 14,000 square feet, the spaces feature full ceiling sky lights, architectural award winning tap room, exposed brick, gleaming tanks, and wooden barrels. Get out of the banquet halls, boardrooms, and tired hotels and into the living, breathing space where award-winning elixirs are made. You may used just the brewery or do a full buy-out and use the entire space which includes the tap room and outdoor deck.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Provides lighting and sound
  • Has a relaxed and casual vibe
  • Has a dance floor for celebration

Venue considerations

  • No on-site guest accommodations
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • No in-house catering options
Adelle's Modern Kitchen + Bar 
WHEATON, IL
  • Up to 150 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $10,000

Choose Adelle’s for your next family, friends, or office party. What makes Adelle’s special from our neighbors? Our Chef cooks for your party the same as he does for our regular dinner guests. That means nothing served or offered is out of a bag or box, nothing gets placed in a food warmer, and no ingredients in our dishes are substituted for lesser quality, less expensive and smaller portioned banquet alternatives.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Multiple event spaces
  • Both indoor and outdoor options
  • Provides a dedicated team on-site

Venue considerations

  • Dance floor not included
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • No on-site bridal suite
Klein Creek Golf Club 
Winfield, IL
  • Up to 220 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $12,000

Let Klein Creek Golf Club & Banquets be the answer to all of your event planning needs. Our ambiance, amenities, and affordable prices make it the ideal location for weddings, family gatherings, specialty parties or corporate events. Follow your wedding dreams to Klein Creek. Whether it is an intimate ceremony or a lavish reception, we provide individual attention to each and every event. Our experienced and professional event coordinators work diligently to respond to every detail in order to provide you with an unforgettable experience. We provide custom menu options tailored specifically to your event and personal taste! Dressed up or down, our Pavilion offers a truly memorable setting for wedding receptions, ceremonies, and more. Adjacent to the Pavilion is our outdoor patio, which is open to your guests for pre-dinner cocktails or socializing under the stars.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Flexible event spaces
  • Provides event staff
  • Full catering menu to choose from

Venue considerations

  • Lighting and sound are not included
  • No on-premises lodging options
  • Best for events with big guest lists
WhirlyBall Naperville 
Naperville, IL
  • Up to 200 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $5,500

With two stories and 45,000 square feet of fun, our huge Naperville location is the perfect spot for weddings and rehearsal dinners. Feast from our chef-driven menu in a 75-seat restaurant and bar with an outdoor patio and terrace, and indulge with a craft brew, signature cocktail, and wine or soft drink from the bar. Two WhirlyBall courts, eight bowling lanes with lane-side service, a four-lane VIP Bowling Suite, and a multi-level LaserTag arena will let you get your game on!

Why you'll love this venue

  • Offers convenient lodging options
  • Full catering menu to choose from
  • Offers full-service amenities

Venue considerations

  • No on-site bridal suite
  • Not for you if you are drawn to more unconventional venues
  • Does not allow pets
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Buffalo Creek Brewing 
Long Grove, IL
  • Up to 350 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $5,000

Settled by German immigrants, Long Grove is rich in German history. The Historic Downtown Long Grove has a one lane covered bridge, boutique shops and charming restaurants. When deciding on a location to build our brewery, Historic Downtown Long Grove had everything we were looking for. Our beer styles and Long Grove’s heritage are a perfect match. We have a Bavarian style taproom, event space and a one of kind Biergärten with beautiful views of the lawns and freshly trimmed pine trees.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Has a dance floor to dance the night away
  • Rustic yet refined style
  • Provides lighting and sound

Venue considerations

  • Large venue, not ideal for small guest lists
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • No on-premises lodging options
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Two Brothers Roundhouse 
Aurora, IL
  • Up to 250 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $7,000

Two Brothers Banquets in Historic Aurora offers the perfect wedding venue. Near Metra and hotels, it's ideal for Chicagoland guests. Host 50-350 in spacious banquet rooms or a picturesque courtyard with a gazebo. Enjoy a private bridal suite and top-notch food and drinks. Our wedding packages cover every detail, ensuring a seamless and memorable celebration.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Promotes a party atmosphere
  • Flexible event spaces
  • All-inclusive venue packages

Venue considerations

  • Lighting and sound are not included
  • Requires outside catering services
  • No free parking
Mickey Finn's Brewery 
Libertyville, IL
  • Up to 200 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $6,500

Mickey Finn's Brewery offering boutique weddings! Classic architecture, a mix of contemporary, yet approachable design with a warm, pub-like feel (and plenty of parking). High ceilings, original brick walls, exposed metal beams, a view of the brewery and a custom-built solid oak bar with retro bar stools. The Amber Room can accommodate up to 175 seated or up to 250 for cocktail style parties – day or night, 7 days a week. Residing in the heart of Downtown Libertyville, Mickey Finn’s is Lake County’s original brewpub, crafting upwards of 30 unique and delicious beers a year. Join Mickey Finn's Brewery for the HOPPIEST Day of Your Lives!

Why you'll love this venue

  • Provides a dedicated team on-site
  • Provides catering services
  • Has a dance floor to dance the night away

Venue considerations

  • Does not allow pets
  • Best for events with big guest lists
  • On-site parking not available

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About wedding venues in River Forest, IL

How much do wedding venues typically cost in River Forest, IL?

The cost of a wedding venue varies widely by location, number of guests, and many other details of the wedding package. River Forest, IL offers a range of options that can fit most budgets. Raw venue space rentals (which only include the space itself) start at $1,000 and average $5,500. All-inclusive packages start at $150 and average $6,400.

What types of venues can I find in River Forest, IL?

River Forest offers a wide range of venues, including Ballroom, Urban and Restaurant and brewery.

What are some of the best wedding and reception venues available in River Forest, IL?

Some of the most popular venues in this area include Loft on Lake, Silver Lake Country Club and Hangout Lighting. But just like finding "the one," finding the perfect wedding venue takes time and a little bit of magic. Start by envisioning your dream wedding - the ambiance, style, and location. Then, explore our extensive collection of carefully curated wedding venues. Our marketplace provides detailed information, stunning photos, and real couples' reviews to help you make an informed decision. Trust your instincts, and when you find that venue that gives you butterflies, you'll know it's the one.

What questions should I ask when booking a venue in River Forest, IL?

It all depends on what you're looking for, but you may want to consider things like whether the venue has an on-site bridal suite (48% in River Forest do) or whether the venue provides an event coordinator (41% in River Forest do!).

Additionally, some venues work with certain caterers and require a minimum food and beverage spend in addition to the space rentals. Others might have a recommended list of preferred caterers that they'd like you to work with.

Can the venues in River Forest, IL accommodate both small and large weddings?

Of course! Small wedding venues in River Forest, IL can host intimate parties while large venues can accommodate up to 2200. The average venue in River Forest can seat 100 guests.

What amenities do the reception venues in River Forest, IL offer?

The venues in River Forest, IL are known for the exceptional suite of services and amenities offered to couples and their wedding parties. The most common services provided are Wi-Fi, Bar services and Clean up. Some venues even offer Transportation!

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