The J. Parker

Guest capacity

Up to 75 seated guests

About this venue

Sitting proudly above the Hotel Lincoln, the J. Parker offers the most spectacular views in all of Chicago. As you sip one of our signature cocktails, enjoy the beautiful water views of North Avenue Beach and the magnificent scenery of Lincoln Park. From our award-wining chefs, we offer a variety of mouthwatering food selections from appetizers to main dishes to desserts. The J. Parker is available for large party reservations, outdoor buyouts, and full buyouts year round. Weddings, birthdays, graduations, corporate receptions, and more. Come celebrate your special occasion with us!

Seated guest capacity

Venue type

Hotels, Inns, Resorts
Restaurants, Breweries

Venue setting

Covered Outdoor
Indoor
Outdoor

1816 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

Our event spaces

Full Rooftop

The J. Parker can host up to 225 guests throughout the rooftop, including the outdoor Atrium as well as the interior North Bar. Advantages of the full buyout are freedom to control music, bring in outside entertainment, and project a slideshow or photo collage to our TV system. The J. Parker would be fully closed to the public for the duration of your event.

Guest capacity

Up to 225 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Luxurious and chic

Included in this room:

With unobstructed views of Lake Michigan, downtown Chicago and the Lincoln Park Zoo, The J. Parker offers a truly unique Windy City experience. The J. Parker is available for large party reservations, outdoor buyouts and full buyouts year-round (both daytime and evening).

Full Rooftop

Guest capacity

Up to 225 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Luxurious and chic

Included in this room:

Available services that can be provided by The J. Parker

Services & amenities

Bar services
Catering services
Dressing room / Bridal Suite
Event coordinator
Event staff
On-site accommodations
Pet friendly
Service staff
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi

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Carved out with ropes and stanchions, a reserved section is comprised of lounge seating, standing highboys and mingling space. These semi-private sections are allocated according to guest count. You will have dedicated serving staff taking care of all of your food and beverage needs throughout the event.

The food and beverage minimum is a contracted spend that you must reach over the course of your event. All food and beverage ordered for the event will go towards meeting this minimum. If you do not reach the minimum spend, you will be charged for it; if you exceed the minimum spend, you will pay the actual balance of your bill according to what has been ordered.

Our food is presented reception style on large platters akin to an elegant garden party. We are unable to accommodate a seated dinner at The J. Parker. Drinks are seasonal, light and breezy. You may either select a bar package suited to the nature of your event or offer a consumption bar for your guests.

The J. Parker’s outdoor Atrium space is enclosed by a fully retractable glass roof. The roof can open or close in under 90 seconds to accommodate changing weather. Your event will take place rain or shine and we will not accept cancellations due to inclement weather.

For an exclusive event at the J. Parker, you may either buyout the outdoor Atrium space (max 125 guests) or the entire rooftop (max 225 guests). Food and beverage minimums for Atrium Buyouts or Full Buyouts are dependent on the date and time frame of your event, at the discretion of the J. Parker’s events team.

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The J. Parker

Guest capacity

About this venue

Seated guest capacity

Venue type

Venue setting

Our event spaces

Full Rooftop

Guest capacity

Ideal for

Included in this room:

Full Rooftop

Full Rooftop

Guest capacity

Ideal for

Included in this room:

Available services that can be provided by The J. Parker

Services & amenities

Reviews

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