Wild Onion Brewery & Banquets


All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $16,000

Packages

Guest capacity

Up to 200 seated guests


About this venue

Wild Onion Brewery and Banquets is a rustic wedding venue located in Lake Barrington, Illinois. It is truly a unique one-of-a-kind destination. The Great Hall was built in 2006 with a clear vision of unparalleled beauty that would invoke a sense of architectural awe and serenity. It is anchored by a large timber frame cathedral ceiling that overlooks a beautiful 11-acre lake. Our private lake is surrounded by wildflowers and a cascading waterfall, which flows outside the room and past a cantilevered patio. Your guests can enjoy a champagne toast under a canopy of bistro string lights with the sweet sound of flowing water. We believe a wedding venue should be as unique as your special occasion. Thanks to their on-site brewery, guests can enjoy their highly-acclaimed craft beer. Additionally, whether outdoor or indoor, this venue provides food and catering services, including the most delicious cakes and desserts.

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Our event spaces

Outdoor Ceremonies

A wedding venue should be as unique as your special occasion.

Situated directly off of the banquet hall, our patio overlooks a beautiful 11-acre lake with a cascading waterfall as a backdrop for your wedding ceremony. The patio seats up to 150 people and is a unique outdoor setting for your special moment.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Wedding Receptions

A One of a kind space

The Great Hall was built with a clear vision of unparalleled beauty that would invoke a sense of architectural awe and serenity. From the vaulted cathedral ceiling to the hand-carved woodwork, we created a space that is truly one-of-a-kind. We believe a wedding venue should be as unique as your special occasion. We are proud to share this magical space with our guests who fill it with love, laughter, and memories. We invite you to visit our Great Hall to experience its beauty first hand.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Outdoor Ceremonies

A wedding venue should be as unique as your special occasion.

Situated directly off of the banquet hall, our patio overlooks a beautiful 11-acre lake with a cascading waterfall as a backdrop for your wedding ceremony. The patio seats up to 150 people and is a unique outdoor setting for your special moment.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 200 Standing


Wild Onion Brewery & Banquets packages

Wedding Package

Description

Weddings at The Wild Onion Brewery offer an eclectic array of design from rustic elegance to modern chic fare. Whatever you are looking for, we can make it happen. Our dedicated Event Coordinators will make sure that no detail gets left out and that everything is as you dream it to be. The friendly and attentive waitstaff will make your guests feel welcome, and their appetites will be satisfied with the unique dishes prepared personally by our head chef. We guarantee memories to last a lifetime.

What’s included
  • On-site Event Manager
  • Individualized Tasting
  • 4 Hours of Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast for Couple
  • Wine Service
  • 3 Course Dinner
  • Custom Design Wedding Cake
  • Specialized Linens (Your Choice of Color)
  • Centerpieces - Mirror & Three Tea-Lite Candles
  • Private Bridal Suite
  • Butler Passed Appetizers

Available services that can be provided by Wild Onion Brewery & Banquets

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wedding cake services
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 4.7

4.7 out of 5

7 reviews

  • K

    Kate

    Rating: 3
    May 7

    Wedding

    We chose this venue because of the beautiful space and the promises made during the planning process, but unfortunately there were several major issues on our wedding day that left us disappointed — especially considering the amount we paid for the top package. One of the biggest problems was the bar service. There was consistently a very long line, often around 20 people waiting at a time, which caused guests to miss parts of the reception while waiting for drinks. We were specifically promised fast and efficient bar service, but there was a new bartender actively being trained during our wedding reception, which noticeably slowed everything down. This was frustrating on such an important day. The other major issue was the food portion sizes. At our tasting, the filet portions were generous and appropriately sized for what we were paying for. I even specifically asked during the tasting whether those same portion sizes would be served at the wedding, and I was assured they would be. However, the portions actually served at our wedding were dramatically smaller — the filet was shockingly tiny, honestly about the size of a cutie orange. It looked nothing like what was presented during the tasting and felt extremely misleading, especially after we directly confirmed this beforehand. The picture I will include is what the grooms plate looked like with the filet steak and shrimp verse the tasting photo. For the premium pricing, we expected consistency and quality that matched what was advertised during the tasting experience. While the venue itself is beautiful, the execution on the wedding day did not reflect the standards we were promised.

    Event ManagerMay 8, 2026

    Hi Kaitlyn, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that parts of your wedding experience did not meet your expectations. Our goal is always to create a memorable and enjoyable event for every couple and their guests. Regarding the filet portion, we do want to clarify that the entrée included a 6 oz filet paired with 3 jumbo shrimp as part of the package selection. During the tasting, an 8 oz filet was mistakenly served, and we understand how that difference may have created different expectations for the wedding day meal. We apologize for that error and any confusion it caused. As for cocktail hour, it is common for guests to gather at the bar during that portion of the event, which can naturally create periods of waiting as everyone arrives at once. That said, we understand that timing and flow are an important part of the guest experience, and we appreciate your feedback regarding service that evening. We were also disappointed to learn about these concerns more than a year after the wedding, as we would have welcomed the opportunity to address them sooner and work toward a resolution at the time. We sincerely appreciate you choosing us to celebrate such an important day, and we wish you both all the best in your marriage.

  • RV

    Rev. Michael V.

    Rating: 5
    Aug 4, 2025

    One Of A Kind Venue

    What a great looking wedding venue. I've had the pleasure of officiating here and am always impressed by this one of a kind location. You'll love the Wild Onion's beautiful ceremony options for both indoor and outdoor celebrations. Event Manager, Adrianna, is a real pro and will make sure your wedding day goes as planned. Best wishes!

  • IP

    Ina P.

    Rating: 5
    Mar 11, 2025

    Great Venue!

    The team at Wild Onion Brewery & Banquets were wonderful to work with throughout our wedding planning process. Their communication was always appropriate, on time, and friendly, which made the logistics much easier to manage. The venue itself is beautiful, with a great space that felt perfect for our special day. The staff was incredibly helpful and supportive, going above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. We were so impressed by the quality of their work and the value they provided. We're so grateful to the Wild Onion team for helping to make our wedding day truly special.

    Event ManagerMar 11, 2025

    Hi Ina, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are so honored to have had the opportunity to help make your day special for you both. Wishing you many, many happy years together! - Adrianna R., Event Manager

  • J

    Jamie

    Rating: 5
    Mar 6, 2025

    Fantastic place for a fun wedding day!

    Working with Wild Onion Brewery & Banquets for any wedding we photograph is a wonderful experience. Their communication throughout the planning process is friendly, quick, professional, helpful, and informative, which makes things so much easier. On the day of, they create an amazing, fun, and relaxed atmosphere with a beautiful venue. The team goes above and beyond to ensure our every special day is perfect. I highly recommend Wild Onion Brewery & Banquets to any couple looking for a beautiful and memorable wedding venue. -TWA

  • CH

    Carly H.

    Rating: 5
    Aug 16, 2024

    Couldn’t ask for a better venue!

    They took care of everything, yet I still had plenty of freedom to make the venue/schedule my own. It was nice knowing we had someone who would handle all the little details! The venue itself is also very beautiful, our favorite part was the balcony outside!