5. Joy District
Joy District opened in River North in April, and has several options for private events. On the first floor, the front bar holds cocktail receptions for as many as 30 guests, with room for food stations including an ice-cream-sundae bar. The semiprivate Back Cove seats 12, while the Elevator, a semiprivate table surrounded by vintage elevator doors, seats 10. The first-floor mezzanine is equipped with flat-screen TVs, a fireplace, and lounge furniture; it seats 50 guests. The second floor holds 200 guests for receptions, while the second-floor mezzanine can hold 70. Finally, the 3,000-square-foot rooftop space offers interactive stations with items such as cotton candy or raw-bar selections. Other items on the catering menus include deviled eggs, sushi, and truffle-ricotta tortellini.