The Top 10 Baby Shower Venues in Chicago

Having a baby is one of the most joyous occasions of a person’s life. Before the tiny bundle of joy arrives, though, there is a lot of planning and preparation that needs to be done. If you have any kind of social network at all, you’ll likely want to have a baby shower so that all of your friends and family can celebrate with you and help you prepare for this new chapter of your life. If you’re still hunting for the perfect space to host your event, this compilation of the top 10 baby shower venues in Chicago is the perfect guide.

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10. The Collection
The Collection is a venue space with two separate gathering areas: their Derailed Bar and Terrace Lounge are each unique spaces able to accommodate any type of event. The Derailed Bar space is just over 1300 square feet in size and can accommodate a baby shower guest list between 20 and 40 people. Their Terrace is just over 4500 square feet and can seat as many as 280 guests for more extravagant baby showers.

The Collection is an ultra-modern venue with inspiring artistic elements and friendly, professional service. For an elegant, upscale baby shower location, you need not look further for the place to celebrate this memorable time in your life.

The Collection is a fully inclusive venue as far as catering goes. They have a well-stocked bar on site for both spaces and a catering team capable of creating a custom menu for your baby shower. Whether you want a plated meal, a buffet, a DIY food bar, or an assortment of appetizers and drinks from the bar, The Collection is the venue to find it.

Large, rounded windows in the Derailed Bar provide a stunning view of Congress Parkway and Buckingham Fountain. The colorful, uniquely designed chairs, black and white artwork on the walls, and intimate layout create a perfect space for your special celebration. The Terrace can accommodate ping pong tables, any layout of food presentation, and offers floor-to-ceiling windows and an outdoor seating area.

Check out more at their website: https://thecollectionatmccormicksquare.com/

9. The Butcher’s Brother Dining Room at Chop Shop
While the 6000-square-foot concert space is a bit much for private events, the entire restaurant/bar area can be reserved for a baby shower. There is enough seating for 75 guests at this venue which should be more than enough to accommodate everyone you’d like to invite to your shower. Their rooftop patio also has a seating capacity of 75 guests.

Chop Shop has one of the most interesting histories of any venue in Chicago. This 100-year-old building lived a previous life in an auto repair shop. Its modern-day function is fourfold: in addition to the gorgeous private event space, Chop Shop also has an on-site butcher/deli shop, restaurant & bar space, and a concert venue.

With an on-site butcher and exceptional culinary team, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more delectable menu at any other venue. Fresh, locally sourced meats and dedication to seasonal flavors guarantee an unforgettable culinary experience for your baby shower.

With numerous large windows, minimalistic lighting fixtures, and an accent wall of exposed brick, The Butcher’s Brother Dining Room is a spacious and intriguing venue for your special event. You are welcome to use the rooftop patio as well if you’d prefer fresh air and gorgeous sights. A wooden deck with colorful chairs and umbrellas creates a fun and engaging space for a party.

Check out more at their website: https://www.chopshopchi.com/

8. Formento’s
Formento’s is an authentic Italian restaurant with numerous event spaces available for private events. A semi-private dining space on the first floor, two private rooms on the second floor, a loft space, and an outdoor patio ensure that baby shower guest lists ranging in size from 10 guests to 200 can all be housed in a perfectly compatible space.

Formento’s opened in early 2015. While it doesn’t yet have a decade under its belt, you would never guess that it is such a new establishment. The classic Italian décor and multigenerational menu create an atmosphere of timelessness and strong family values.

All of the food and beverages for your baby shower will be provided by Formento’s. their menu is full of traditional Italian dishes and modern American cuisine to suit every palate. With a wine list numbering in the 600s, the wine lovers of your group will drown in options. The one limitation of this venue is that you can only arrange for a plated-style meal.

Wicker seating, string lights, and plenty of greenery on the patio combine to form a serene environment for your celebration. Indoors, gorgeous chandeliers, vintage photos, and brick walls create a truly authentic Italian dining experience. The flexibility of this venue ensures you won’t have to make any compromises while planning your baby shower.

Check out more at their website: http://www.formentos.com/private-dining

7. Tack Room
With a smaller footprint, Tack Room is the perfect space for more intimate events like baby showers. This venue can accommodate 75 guests at absolute max capacity, but if you’d like your guests to be able to sit down, you should limit the number to 45. You will have access to the indoor space and an outdoor patio when you book this venue.

The Tack Room space dates all the way back to the late 1800s. It was built as a carriage house and horse stable and now serves as a cocktail bar. It is the newest addition to the Thalia Hall property and is a great place to relax and enjoy live music.

Booking the Tack Room space will include any catering you need for your shower. The event team will work with you to design a perfectly personalized menu of food and beverages. This venue specializes in unique cocktails, but has all of the traditional alcoholic beverages on offer for those unwilling to experiment.

This beautifully restored space still holds true to its original purpose with exposed brick walls, open ceilings, and pastoral décor items that reflect its history. Large windows and an outdoor patio combine with the antique indoor elements to create the perfect indoor/outdoor space for a baby shower or any other type of celebration for that matter.

Check out more on their website: https://www.tackroomchicago.com/

6. The Cottage at Blue Door Kitchen and Garden
There are two options for hosting a private event at Blue Door Kitchen and Garden. A full buyout is accepted with a guest list between 95 and 115, but for most baby showers, their private event space, The Cottage, will be the right fit. It can accommodate as many as 50 seated guests.

Blue Door Kitchen and Garden has been open since July of 2016. The space is full of antique décor that truly transports you back in time. If you’re interested in an authentically vintage and charming venue for your baby shower, this is the place to be.

With an executive chef also operating as co-owner of Blue Door Kitchen and Garden, it is no surprise that you won’t need to coordinate with outside caterers. Custom-created cocktails and scrumptious farm-to-table dishes will wow you and your baby shower guests. All of their food is locally sourced and they will adapt their menu as the seasons change.

Elegant antique furniture, large windows, old-fashioned artwork and décor, and intricate accents create a wonderfully and historically French ambiance. Whether you buy out the entire space or just take advantage of the cozy space in The Cottage, this venue will add a lot of sophistication and intimacy to your baby shower.

Check out more at their website: https://www.bluedoorkitchenchicago.com/

5. The Long Hall
The Long Hall is a small boutique wedding and special event venue. Three sections in this 2000 square foot venue are separated by half walls to help improve the flow of events, and in total, this space can accommodate 50 seated guests. There is also an outdoor courtyard that can be used to add extra space for any event.

The Long Hall event space has been serving Chicago’s citizens for years. The staff members are highly experienced in event planning and decorating and look forward to customizing their space for your baby shower.

The Long Hall is not an all-inclusive venue, and as such, you’ll need to work with an outside vendor if you desire catering for your baby shower. They welcome any vendor of your choice, no preferred lists here, so you have the freedom to choose the company that best fits your needs and budget.

There is an extensive list of stunning amenities and design elements at The Long Hall. Exposed brick walls, high ceilings, large windows, and a platform for a DJ or live music all characterize the indoor space. Outdoors in the courtyard you’ll be treated to climbing ivy, wrought-iron furniture, and a lily pond that encompasses you in serenity. This venue is the ideal combination of modern and eclectic.

Check out more on their website: https://thelonghallchicago.com/

4. Woodwind
Woodwind is a 12,000 square foot event space located on the 18th floor of the Lavin Family Pavilion. Their Birch Rooftop Garden is a gorgeous outdoor space with a capacity 70 guests, and their smallest indoor space, The Annex, also has a capacity of 70 guests. If you are having a more extravagant baby shower, they have additional rooms with seating capacities up to 250 or 350. The spaces can also be combined as you see fit.

Woodwind is part of the Craveable Hospitality Group. This restaurant and event space opened in October of 2019 and has already cemented itself as one of the foremost hotspots in Chicago. This modern and elegant venue will be around for decades.

All of the catering for events held in any Woodwind space will be provided by the culinary team at the venue. They have a number of highly trained and skilled chefs that can create any style of meal that you’d like. They even have a mixologist on staff that can create distinctive cocktails for your event.

Views of a lake and some of Chicago’s finest attractions, the opportunity for an indoor/outdoor event, and unparalleled service make Woodwind one of the premier venues in Chicago for private events. No matter how many people you want to celebrate your mom-to-be status with, Woodwind is an exceptional venue for your party.

Check out more on their website: https://www.woodwindchicago.com/

3. Glessner House
Glessner House is home to four unique event spaces that are each perfect for a small party like a baby shower. The Conservatory seats 20-40, The Dining Room seats 18, The Coach House can accommodate 70-125, and The Courtyard has space for 150-200 guests. No matter how many people you’d like to celebrate with or what style of event you’re going for, this venue can be the ideal location.

Glessner House is a historic landmark that has been standing since 1887. It was the hallmark of the time as it branched away from traditional Victorian architecture and redefined what domestic housing could look like. Today, this mansion/estate serves as an event space, restaurant, and internationally-known landmark open for tours.

Catering for events held at Glessner House must come from one of their three preferred caterers. Amazing Edibles, Hearty Boys, and May Street Catering are your options. These caterers can all provide full plated meals or just appetizers. Desserts and bar packages can be included with the main caterer or can be sourced through a different outside vendor.

The beautifully enclosed courtyard is home to a dance floor and has the option of being tented to host an outdoor event in any weather. The interior of this stone mansion features historic furnishings, rounded windows, vaulted ceilings, and even a piano available for rent make this one of the most stunningly unique venues to host a baby shower.

Check out more on their website: https://www.glessnerhouse.org/submit-an-inquiry

2. Celeste
Celeste is an incredibly unique venue in Chicago. They own three floors of a historic Louis Sullivan building. Their Rooftop Garden sits on the fourth floor of the building and is a gorgeous space with a capacity of 48-90 guests depending on your layout. Their second floor Deco Room and first floor space The Pub seat 40-75 and 70-125 guests respectively.

Before its conversion into a bar, restaurant, and event space, the building that houses Celeste was a glass factory. Much of its originally architecture is still standing today, and you’ll find many décor items throughout the multi-level building that pay homage to its first life as a manufacturing facility.

No matter which space at Celeste you book for your baby shower, you have the guarantee of delicious cuisine and a wide selection of alcoholic beverages. The culinary team and bartending staff will be happy to provide you with all the food and drink you need for your celebration.

Whether you’re hoping to host an event in a casual, relaxed dining environment surrounded by live music and delicious food, an upscale bar with original cocktail creations, vintage selections, and historic tributes, or a rooftop escape with a blend of industrialism and natural décor, Celeste has the perfect space to gather your friends and family. A third-floor disco dance club provides a fun way to unwind before or after your event.

See more here on their website: https://www.celestechicago.com/private-dining-events

1. Assemblea
Assemblea is a 4500 square foot event space located in West Town. An open floor plan on the first floor provides enough space for 100 guests and the opportunity to design an event flow that works for you as an individual. The second floor mezzanine is also included with your booking, and there is even a patio that can extend the celebration into the outdoor air.

The Assemblea building was constructed in the 19th century. It began as a church in 1893 and then evolved to function as a warehouse for a number of companies before being converted into an event space by its current owners. While it has been renovated and upgraded in a number of ways, you’ll find many elements reminiscent of that time period. It is the ideal blend of history and modernity.

Assemblea does not provide any on-site catering for events, so you will need to work with an outside vendor to have your food and drink needs taken care of. There is a prep kitchen on site for your caterer to make use of, and you don’t have to work off of a preferred vendors list with this venue.

Assemblea is designed for events of all kinds: sound systems and video projectors, and on-site prep kitchen, lounge furniture, and an open floor plan create an amazing space for every party. Some of its most dazzling elements include 24-foot ceilings, an indoor balcony overlooking the first floor space, and vibrant garden accompanying their outdoor patio.



*BONUS Baby Shower Venue* – The Two Brothers Roundhouse
Obviously we’re a little biased, but if you look at our track record, we’ve got the awards to back it up! We’ve won 9 brewery awards, been awarded the “Best Of” badge from The Knot in 2019, 2020 and 2021, and won the “Couples Choice Award” from Wedding Wire almost every year from 2012 – 2020!

Venues don’t win that many awards by luck or chance. That’s the consistent quality and reputation Two Brothers has for hosting big events for every occasion! Hosting your baby shower is simple when you work with Two Brothers. We bring a unique and historic space with complete customization possible. Plus, we have options for private rooms or open space.

The Two Brothers Roundhouse property encompasses 70,000 square feet home to multiple buildings, gathering areas, and gorgeous landscape. The diversity of our location ensures that your guest list ranging in size from 50 to over 300 can all feel perfectly at home in the space. This includes majestic outdoor areas if you want it.

Our venue has one of the most interesting stories of all. Built in 1856, the roundhouse served as the storage and maintenance facility for the Chicago and Aurora’s Railroad locomotives. This historic building is the oldest roundhouse in the entire country. If you’re looking for a shower venue that will surround you in history, there is no better location in Chicago’s suburbs.

As an all-inclusive location, Two Brothers Roundhouse has an exceptionally trained catering staff and bartenders available for each separate space. You can be completely isolated in your own room, or be a separate space in the larger common area. We have options for everyone's preference.

See why we’re quickly becoming the top choice for events and gatherings of all types in the greater Chicago area. We have more details on our banquets page here.

Email us any time at Banquets@TwoBrothersBrewing.com or call us (630) 509-0215