Welcome to The Wellsley

By Boka Restaurant Group By Boka Restaurant Group | June 30, 2024

Chicago’s Newest Events Venue in River North

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Nestled in the heart of River North, The Wellsley is one of Chicago’s newest event spaces and the first dedicated event space from celebrated Boka Restaurant Group. This chic and timeless venue feels like an essential and classic part of Chicago’s history all while offering a canvas for you to imagine and create the celebration of your dreams. Inspired by Chicago’s commerce, architecture and sophisticated no-nonsense sensibility, the aesthetics of The Wellsley were crafted in partnership with esteemed AvroKO Design and Hospitality. The Wellsley is adorned with custom details that seamlessly blend grandeur and charm.

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The Wellsley’s 7,700 square feet of finely appointed interior space is thoughtfully separated across two floors, allowing for a variety of event configurations. Whether you are planning a grand wedding reception, a corporate gala, or a milestone birthday party, the flexible layout allows for customization to meet your specific needs and preferences.

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The first floor expands over 6,200 sq feet encompassing two impressive rooms that can be used to create distinct moments or can be combined for cohesive flow between. The sleek Atrium, with its black mirrored ceiling, hanging globe lights and terrazzo floors, adjoins the impressive Main Hall filled with handsome arches, hand-painted skylight, and gorgeous inlay wood floors. The second floor Lounge is a moody, burgundy velvet draped jewel box anchored by a bespoke cocktail bar available to book separately or in conjunction with your event.

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As the preferred cater for the venue, Boka Catering provides the ultimate catering experience for any event desiring premiere restaurant-quality service and cuisine. Helmed by Michelin Starred chef Giuseppe Tentori, Boka Catering has fulfilled hundreds of culinary wishes for a myriad of events from intimate in-home dinner parties to personalized weddings and extravagant corporate events. Chef Tentori brings a creative and distinct perspective to each event, continuing to pave the way for innovations in the catering industry.

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The Wellsley is available for tours by appointment and is actively booking for 2024 and beyond.

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Photography by: Courtesy of (from top): The Adamkovi; Stephanie Lang; Stephanie Lang; John Stoffer; John Stoffer; John Stoffer; Anthony Tahlier; The Adamkovi