Joy District
Guest capacity
Up to 120 seated guests
About this venue
Joy District is a dynamic multi-level venue in the heart of River North, featuring a rooftop, a premier nightclub, and a lively sports lounge. Parlay at Joy, located on the first floor, is an ultramodern sports bar with an energetic vibe and elevated bar fare, making it River North’s go-to destination for sports lovers. The Club at Joy District offers an unrivaled nightlife experience, bringing high-energy beats and unforgettable parties night after night. Topping it all off, Joy District’s rooftop provides a vibrant open-air escape with stunning views of the city, perfect for everything from casual drinks to full-scale celebrations. Whether you’re here for the game, the party, or the skyline, Joy District is the ultimate spot to see and be seen.
Our event spaces
First Mezzanine
An intimate, customizable space with lounge seating and a private bar—ideal for celebrating your wedding with loved ones.
A semi-private space overlooking our first floor parlay. This space features plush lounge seating and a private bar! The space is totally customizable and can even accommodate a seated dinner for up to 34 of your closest friends.
Guest capacity
1-34 Seated
1-60 Standing
Ideal for
Elopement, Wedding shower, Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
- Private Bar - Multiple TVs - Custom Lighting - Custom Floor-plan - Birds-eye-view of the first floor
Second Floor
Perfect for a grand celebration, the 2nd floor features a spacious dance floor, two bars, and customizable lighting for your wedding.
The second floor features a state of the art sound system, customizable lighting, a large drop screen, 2 large bars, plush seating, and a spacious dance floor. This is perfect for your next wedding reception.
Guest capacity
1-100 Seated
1-350 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Engagement party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party
Guests often feel this space is
“Fun and festive”
Included in this room:
- Total Lighting Customization - Large Drop Screen - Microphones - 2 Private Bars - Option for mobile TVs - Customizable floor-plan
Second Floor Mezzanine
An intimate and glamorous space, this area offers a private bar, plush seating, and stunning balconies, providing a unique backdrop for your event.
The area features a private bar, embossed walls, plush banquet and booth seating, and three step out balconies providing a birds eye view of the glamorous 2nd floor space.
Guest capacity
1-45 Seated
1-60 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding shower, Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, After party
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- Chandeliers - Private Bar - Customizable Floor-Plan - 3 Step-Out Balconies
Rooftop
This colorful rooftop oasis, with stunning Chicago views and lush greenery, sets a vibrant stage for your wedding celebration.
The roof features stunning views of Chicago. The space is packed with electric pops of bold color, lavish couches, and bright flowers with cascading foliage everywhere. With a disco vibe, our rooftop is a great fit for those summer evening weddings.
Guest capacity
1-70 Seated
1-220 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Scenic”
Included in this room:
- 2 TVs - DJ Capability - Customizable Floor-Plan - Large Bar - Customizable Lighting
Parlay Joy
Parlay at Joy offers elevated fare, dynamic energy, and versatile spaces—ideal for a vibrant and stylish wedding celebration.
Parlay at Joy is a lively, ultramodern sports parlor. A high-energy atmosphere with elevated bar fare. Guests will enjoy ample booth seating, over 15 LED TV’s and a 200 inch video wall. With semi-private spaces and large garage doors, Parlay is perfect for your next happy hour outing.
Guest capacity
15-100 Seated
1-250 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Engagement party, Other, Wedding shower, Welcome party, After party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Fun and festive”
Included in this room:
- Customizable Lighting - Projector & Drop Screen - DJ Capability - Microphone - Multiple TVs
First Mezzanine
An intimate, customizable space with lounge seating and a private bar—ideal for celebrating your wedding with loved ones.
A semi-private space overlooking our first floor parlay. This space features plush lounge seating and a private bar! The space is totally customizable and can even accommodate a seated dinner for up to 34 of your closest friends.
Guest capacity
1-34 Seated
1-60 Standing
Ideal for
Elopement, Wedding shower, Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
- Private Bar - Multiple TVs - Custom Lighting - Custom Floor-plan - Birds-eye-view of the first floor
Second Floor
Perfect for a grand celebration, the 2nd floor features a spacious dance floor, two bars, and customizable lighting for your wedding.
The second floor features a state of the art sound system, customizable lighting, a large drop screen, 2 large bars, plush seating, and a spacious dance floor. This is perfect for your next wedding reception.
Guest capacity
1-100 Seated
1-350 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Engagement party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party
Guests often feel this space is
“Fun and festive”
Included in this room:
- Total Lighting Customization - Large Drop Screen - Microphones - 2 Private Bars - Option for mobile TVs - Customizable floor-plan
Second Floor Mezzanine
An intimate and glamorous space, this area offers a private bar, plush seating, and stunning balconies, providing a unique backdrop for your event.
The area features a private bar, embossed walls, plush banquet and booth seating, and three step out balconies providing a birds eye view of the glamorous 2nd floor space.
Guest capacity
1-45 Seated
1-60 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding shower, Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, After party
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- Chandeliers - Private Bar - Customizable Floor-Plan - 3 Step-Out Balconies
Rooftop
This colorful rooftop oasis, with stunning Chicago views and lush greenery, sets a vibrant stage for your wedding celebration.
The roof features stunning views of Chicago. The space is packed with electric pops of bold color, lavish couches, and bright flowers with cascading foliage everywhere. With a disco vibe, our rooftop is a great fit for those summer evening weddings.
Guest capacity
1-70 Seated
1-220 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Scenic”
Included in this room:
- 2 TVs - DJ Capability - Customizable Floor-Plan - Large Bar - Customizable Lighting
Parlay Joy
Parlay at Joy offers elevated fare, dynamic energy, and versatile spaces—ideal for a vibrant and stylish wedding celebration.
Parlay at Joy is a lively, ultramodern sports parlor. A high-energy atmosphere with elevated bar fare. Guests will enjoy ample booth seating, over 15 LED TV’s and a 200 inch video wall. With semi-private spaces and large garage doors, Parlay is perfect for your next happy hour outing.
Guest capacity
15-100 Seated
1-250 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Engagement party, Other, Wedding shower, Welcome party, After party, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Fun and festive”
Included in this room:
- Customizable Lighting - Projector & Drop Screen - DJ Capability - Microphone - Multiple TVs
Available services that can be provided by Joy District
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Lighting/Sound
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - paid
- Valet - paid
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Barware
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Lighting
- Linens
- Sound / AV
- Standard Chairs
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
1 review
Truly magical!
The team at Joy District was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. Their communication was always professional, timely and caring, making the planning process seamless. The venue itself is incredibly versatile, with a stunning, Instagrammable aesthetic that created a truly memorable backdrop for our special day. The staff went above and beyond to tailor every detail to our personal taste, ensuring our wedding was a one-of-a-kind celebration that exceeded our expectations. We are so grateful to the Joy District team for helping make our wedding day truly magical.
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