Clients Who Have Made ALTAR Their Canvas
For Holiday Gatherings They’ll Still Be Talking About in the New Year
ALTAR isn’t just another Chicago corporate event space. It’s where celebration meets intention. Our thoughtfully designed rooms merge urban sophistication with mindful tranquility, creating the kind of night that outlasts the night itself.
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Located in the heart of Logan Square and just minutes from The Loop, River North, and Millennium Park, ALTAR gives Chicago businesses a rare opportunity: a holiday celebration that feels like a true departure from the everyday, without requiring anyone to leave the city.
“The space was perfect for our gathering of 30 people, with separate spaces for bar service and cocktail reception, sit-down meal service, and lounging. The staff (especially Jane) were incredibly helpful. We will use ALTAR again."
— Steven Meier
End the Year Rooted in Connection and Belonging
At ALTAR, we believe belonging isn’t something a company hands out with a nice venue and an open bar. It’s something people feel the moment they walk in the room. How you choose to gather your team at the end of the year says something. It’s a chance to tell every person in the room that they were seen this year, not just added to the guest list.
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Imagine your team arriving at ALTAR, stepping out of the cold and into a space filled with warm light, thoughtful details, and an atmosphere that doesn’t ask anyone to perform. The night unfolds without the stiffness of a typical office party: real conversation instead of small talk, and genuine ease instead of forced mingling. People leave remembering how the event made them feel.
A holiday party is one evening. How your team closes out the year together is what lasts.
Everything Your Team Needs for an Unforgettable Corporate Holiday Party
ALTAR’s sanctuary combines practical functionality with intentional design, so your team can simply arrive and celebrate.
Space & Capacity
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Main Gathering Space: Up to 100 guests cocktail style, or 50 for a seated dinner in our Grand Gathering Room.
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Total Capacity: Comfortably hosts groups of up to 100 participants.
However You Want to Show Up, We’ll Meet You There
Every team celebrates differently. Book ALTAR for a truly bespoke experience, whether you choose to rent the space and make it your own, or want our team to help you craft an evening with thoughtful, curated details. ​
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Space Only Rental
For teams who already have a plan and simply need a stunning setting to bring it to life. You’ll have exclusive access to The Grand Gathering Room, Lift Lounge, and an adjoining private room, each suited to a different rhythm of the evening. The Grand Gathering Room holds up to 100 guests cocktail style or 50 seated for dinner. The Lift Lounge and ALTAR’s other cozy corners give guests room to break off and mingle in smaller groups. The Womb Room, connected to the Grand Gathering Room with its own two entrances, is ideally suited for a buffet or a second bar so the night keeps flowing without a bottleneck.
The Grand Gathering Room
Lift Lounge
The Womb Room
However you choose to celebrate, ALTAR keeps it intentional, with no pressure to choose more than what’s right for your team.
Experience ALTAR Before You Book
A holiday party is a leap of trust. You’re not just booking a room—you’re trusting us with an evening that matters to your team. Take a look around before you decide. Walk through ALTAR with our virtual tour, or reach out to schedule an in-person visit and picture your team in the space.
You’re also welcome to join one of our Open House events, where you can walk the space, meet our team, and get a feel for ALTAR’s energy firsthand to see if it’s the right fit.