We attended a sangeet (Indian pre-wedding party) at Revel Motor Row and had a wonderful time. This…read moreis a versatile event venue with multiple spaces which can be used for a single event. We were shuttled here from the wedding hotel. The building is cool because it's historic - built in 1936. However, repurposed into an event venue, the interior spaces feel a bit more generic and industrial (typical). The spaces were decorated beautifully for this event. Cocktail hour took place in the Lobby and adjacent Mercer room. There were two bars - one in the Lobby and one in Mercer - and hors d'oeuvres. I don't know how many guests there were, but it was crowded and tight, especially in the Lobby. Dinner (self-serve buffets), dancing, and dessert took place in the Packard room. Again, pretty standard space repurposed for events. Decor, sound, lighting, food, and drink (more bars) were all great. There was even a liquid nitrogen ice cream station. To cool off during the reception (dancing), we went outside to the adjacent Cadillac Courtyard. Restrooms are located in the basement. They were spacious, clean, and even stylish.

Revel Motor Row is a large, spacious event venue in the South Chicagoland area. I've been to this…read morelocation several times for events, parties, and small concerts. The building is historical and the architecture is incredible. There is a patio area and 3 levels to this venue. There is street parking in the area so get there early.

I had my baby shower and 40th birthday party at The Bureau Chicago. I scheduled a walk through…read morefirst and had all of my questions/concerns answered. I was confident that my event was going to be a success, and most importantly, I felt that if I needed anything the day of, that they would assist me. I was right, my event went off without a hitch! In fact, it was amazing!! I've referred several people who've booked their event and thanked me for giving them the referral! The Bureau Chicago is very unassuming from the outside, you have to see it to believe it. It is truly a gem of a venue. It has a spacious and open floor plan, but also has nooks and crannies to store things. There was a perfect place for everything, like coats/coat rack, benches, trash cans, table space, etc. It is simply gorgeous space! This is the perfect venue for ANY event!!!! Thank you to The Bureau Chicago, you've got a super fan in me!

From the owner: workVAULT is a sophisticated office and meeting that provides a high-end coworking environment for…read morebusiness professionals looking for a footprint in downtown Chicago. Located in the heart of the South Loop, workVAULT offers private offices, dedicated desks, and creative open work spaces.

Decor was nice, sound was perfect with the band, location is accessible... all around very glad we…read morechose this venue for our pre-wedding welcome event. Staff were so easy to work with and organized. They set us up with the blues band so we didn't have to organize anything. We were able to bring our own catering, several bar packages to choose from and the alcohol provided was pretty good. They let us tour the venue in advance, the contract is flexible to number of people who show up (with a minimum), the staff who helped day of were super helpful, friendly, and welcoming. Thanks to the entire team for making it so easy and great!! Highly recommend.

New, friendly and small upstairs bar with all locally made beer…read more Beers tasted pretty new - light, sweet and malty. Drinkable, but not anything special. Happy hour from 4-6pm yields $6 beers, but otherwise $7 for the big pours. Not a busy place, but fun spot where people brought in their dogs. There might be a downstairs tasting room, but at Friday night, only options was the 2nd floor bar. Free delicious popcorn! Live music (solo guitarist/singer), good vibes. Motor Row is the next new developing area adjacent to South Loop/Chinatown and easy walking distance to McCormick center.

Stopped in for a dinner here this weekend in the late evening (8:30 reservation on OpenTable) the…read morehostess seemed frazzled and couldn't seem to find a table, eventually took me outside to the bar/patio area and tossed down my menus on a dirty table with water all over it and rushed away without saying anything or bothering to clean it up. I sat down and waited for service; the gentleman who brought water recognized the table was a mess and did his best to clean up the water/sticky residue. I ordered the Alfredo with chicken and mushrooms which was very good; it came with a gravy boat full of Parmesan cheese--a hilariously excessive touch. The Rossilini cocktail with strawberry puree was truly delicious and I'll remember it forever! The bartender was kind and apologetic because bread wasn't ever brought to the table, (he brought it out after the meal arrived) Overall I wished I could give this spot a 5 star review because the food was great but the service was not attentive/generally not concerned about me as a customer-- though most of the staff was friendly, minus the frazzled host.

Service was fine, mario salad was okay but not a lot of lettuce variety. Manzana olives had pits…read morewhich should be taken out if mixed in a salad with 20 of them. Had salmon added on top and it was fair at best. Pretty raw inside and had to eat just the corners. Asked for it to be blackened which didn't have any seasoning but was just Burnt on both sides. Would compare to an Olive Garden or Carrabba's.

We went to a friend's work event. This place is great for a small event of up to 75- 100 people…read more They have a screen for presentation and nice speakers for music and/or toast. In a very good location, close to downtown and I-55 and plenty of public transportation. Has plenty parking on the street as well.

I never new this place existed ,it's nice. The capacity is…read moreon the smaller quaint size. But with the right vision that included a small gathering. The area I would describe as up and coming accessible by both I 55 and 90/94 Street parking and meters plentiful. I attended a meet and greet . But I can imagine a bridal shower , small reception, or meeting. Just it out

My husband and I watched an improv show last night. We bought the tickets day of, when we realized…read morewe had no plans for the evening. Buying tickets on their site is so easy! Also, don't forget to add a donation! We got to the theater about 25 minutes before show time, they have a big lobby area with seating as you wait. There's also a small bar, with assorted mixed drinks, beer, cider and wine. The staff there is so nice, they let me try something before I committed to it. The theatre itself is large with different types of seating. I prefer the high top tables in the back row. The show started a bit later than advertised but it was all good. The show was so funny! And of course in true improv style, they had the audience participation by asking for prompts and input. I would 100% go back!

I'm not sure I can even type words without falling into what might be mistaken as hyperbole…read more I had the luck to stumble upon tickets for a one night only show of Dorff, Jagodowski, and Messing. That's Kevin Dorff (writer for Conan), TJ Jagodowski (umm legend for more than Sonic commercials), and Susan Messing (the spitfire that spits the hottest fire (and who I had the good fortune of studying under at the Annoyance)). The show was phenomenal. $20 for 45 minutes of pure, smart, incredible comedy. With the comedy 20 feet away! I saw in the back at a high top with a cider and a mocktail. Drink service comes through halfway through the show or you can order before obviously. A few snacks are available. This is such a cool venue that more people should be talking about.

I love that the space is multiple rooms, levels and various bars. I have only been here for an…read moreevent so cannot base the service or DJs since that is the promoters choices. Didn't order food but the drinks were strong. I would only come depending on the event. Cash is preferred for that event. Security was there.

Best night out we have had! Great staff and service! We will be booking here again -Great ambiance…read moreand venue!

Mae District was the perfect venue for our June 2026 wedding, and we couldn't be happier with our…read morechoice. It was the third venue we toured and the moment we stepped in, we had that "this is it" feeling. We didn't bother touring any other venues after we visited Mae District for the first time. We absolutely loved the three different spaces at the venue, which helped the day flow easily, moving from the ceremony space to cocktail hour to dinner. The second floor space was an incredible bonus. The bridal suite was big and made getting ready so comfortable, and the extra huge open space gave our families room to hang out before the ceremony as well as a space to take photos. Our point of contact, Hanna Roberts, was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. She was quick to respond to emails, patiently answered all our questions, and even sent us swatches when we were torn between two table runner options. We also really wanted a boba bar for our wedding, and they delivered! We were able to create a custom sign for the boba bar, which was a huge hit with our guests. On top of that, having Food for Thought as the in-house caterer meant we could fully customize our menu to fit what we wanted. We couldn't have asked for a better venue, and we're so grateful we found Mae District. Photographer: Eljay Cabrera Photography

The Mae District/ Food For Thought team was excellent to work with from start to finish. They were…read morerecommended to us through our wedding planner, and were the perfect fit for our wedding. The venue itself is the perfect balance of modern + historic. It fit our aesthetic perfectly and wowed our guests. High ceilings, natural light, interesting art and architectural features, clean finishes - its beautiful! The food options were a level above what you typically see at weddings. Our tasting was such a fun experience and our final menu, which included caviar, a beet and burrata salad, and more was just about as good as you can ask for at a wedding. The staff on the day of our wedding were great. Attentive, kind, and kept the drinks flowinggg! Special shout out to Kaci, who became an integral part of the planning team over the ~year we spent planning the wedding. She is excellent and knows her stuff!

I am an Architect and Mies is my favorite modern Architect. He was and is still a master for the…read morestudents and architects. His architecture was perfect and this building is another masterpiece of him.

The architectural crown jewel (no pun intended) of the IIT campus just celebrated its 50th…read moreanniversary in August 2005. Appropriately enough, Mies' masterpiece is the architecture school on the campus. Its main floor is one large open space thanks to its engineering. Its significance as a landmark has also been celebrated with its own US postage stamp a few years ago.

I am struggling to put into words how to thank Lindsay Gaeta and her team and acknowledge every…read moresingle detail she knocked out of the park and executed on our wedding day! Throughout the planning process there were so many little behind the scenes details she saved me time on which I am so appreciative! I will miss seeing her monthly on our planning calls! I don't plan to get married again anytime soon but I do hope our paths cross again! I am speechless about her help from the rehearsal to the very last minute of shutting down the after party!! The top 3 highlights that people mentioned to me on the wedding day were 1. Dad's speech, 2. Florals, 3. How hard she HUSTLED!!! My bridesmaids and close family constantly approached me on the wedding day with sentiments of "wow, she's good!!" She exceeded our expectations and anticipated our every move! I have close family in the hospitality business (who are the harshest critics about everything in the event planning world) and were over the top satisfied with her commitment and follow through to make the day as seamless as possible! I am sure there were many hiccups that day that were not brought to my attention and for that, I give Lindsay full credit! I was able to relax, be present and have a B+ personality that evening instead of my typical A- for all things attention to detail! I felt completely comfortable 'handing Lindsay the reigns' and entrusting she would handle everything as necessary, which she did!!!

We are beyond grateful for Kim Weinberg of LivenUp Events! From the very beginning, Kim was the…read moreultimate professional, so patient, kind, and supportive, even when I, as the bride, was feeling overwhelmed. She has this incredible ability to stay calm, cool, and collected no matter what comes her way, always finding solutions effortlessly and proactively preventing issues before they even arise. Her industry knowledge is unparalleled, and her planning experience truly shines through in every detail. From her amazing vendor connections to her creative, thoughtful ideas, Kim went above and beyond to make our wedding not just beautiful, but absolutely seamless. She kept us organized, on track, and stress-free throughout the entire process. But what really sets Kim apart is her heart. She genuinely cares about her couples, listens with empathy, and makes you feel supported every step of the way. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding planner. She is a true gem, and we feel so lucky to have had her by our side. Kim Weinberg didn't just plan our wedding; she made our dream day a reality, and we will be forever grateful.