PALMHOUSE

Guest capacity

Up to 400 seated guests

About this venue

Welcome to PALMHOUSE. We are foodies. We are party hosts. We are cocktail connoisseurs. We believe that your event should be as smooth as good tequila. We are a community of Hospitality and Event professionals who are dedicated to making your next event THE BEST it can be. We have spent the last 10 years hosting a variety of events throughout Evanston + Chicagoland and kept coming back to how we could bring a city-vibe venue to the far north side. We’ve thrown enough parties to know what’s most important, and want to help you simplify the event planning process to make it everything you dreamed of, without the fuss — and with that, PALMHOUSE was born. DAMN we love a good party, and can’t wait to help you host your next celebration!

Seated guest capacity

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Industrial Spaces
Restaurants, Breweries
Urban Locations

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

619 Howard St, Evanston, IL 60202

Our event spaces

Parlor

Anything you can imagine — we can make it happen.

So you’re getting married and you want to have the full shebang? No need to turn over the rooms — we have the space for you to enjoy your ceremony and move to dinner without interruption of flow for you and your guests. Drapery track divides our two rooms to give you the privacy you need. How about a more traditional ceremony off-site? You can use all the square footage for cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing — and anything else you can imagine. Live band karaoke? Why not! Life size Jenga & chess? Sure! The possibilities are endless!

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Square footage

6,500

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement

Included in this room:

Exposed brick walls and Polished Concrete floors Round bar with White Quartz Counters and an espresso machine Baby Grand Piano Tables and chairs for up to 100

Parlor

Anything you can imagine — we can make it happen.

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Square footage

6,500

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement

Included in this room:

Exposed brick walls and Polished Concrete floors Round bar with White Quartz Counters and an espresso machine Baby Grand Piano Tables and chairs for up to 100

Available services that can be provided by PALMHOUSE

Services & amenities

Bar services
Catering services
Dance floor
Dressing room / Bridal Suite
Event coordinator
Liability insurance
Pet friendly
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi

Rentals

Barware
Glassware
Standard Chairs

Reviews

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We love Palmhouse!
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•Monica•Dec 1, 2021
It's always the dream team when we work with Palmhouse! The space is incredibly beautiful with wood beams, brick walls, and natural light from the skylights and windows filling each room. Not to mention, they have two beautiful bars where they serve super creative signature cocktails tailored to each event. Major bonus points for the farm tables, farm style high tops, and chairs that are included in their venue rental! The team is so thoughtful, easy to work with and professional. You know your event is in good hands when you book at Palmhouse.

Preferred vendors of PALMHOUSE

AJ Abelman Photography

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We always encourage safe driving practices including Uber, Lyft, taxi, or public transportation (we are an 8 minute walk from the Howard Street Red & Purple line station). Additionally, we will have shuttle service to the S+P parking lot, which is at the Howard Street Station, and provides up to 400 parking spaces.

PALMHOUSE holds a valid City of Evanston Liquor License and liquor liability insurance, and can provide a variety of bar packages, as well as accommodate a bar on consumption. Looking for something specific? Our Beverage Director Janek can tailor a package or specialty cocktail program just for your event. Outside alcohol services not allowed.

While we have a full kitchen and offer two well rounded catering partners in Peckish Pig & Green Spoon Kitchen, you are welcome to bring in any licensed and insured catering (we can provide you a list of others we love). There is a outside-catering fee of $400.

Yep, you definitely can! If you are hosting both your ceremony and reception, we recommend a maximum of 350 guests to ensure flow, and turnover for the space between ceremony & reception.

As long as we do not have an event booking the day before, you are welcome to come and rehearse for 2 hours maximum, and there is a $250/hr fee.

While we are working on getting the inside all dolled up for your event — we are planning on converting the current parking lot into a courtyard for events as well. In our experience, although Chicago weather can be unpredictable, you really can’t beat a lovely night under the stars if the temperature is right.

Yes, definitely! While you aren’t stuck using any vendor we partner with, we can give you a full list of people we love and who always go above and beyond. From photography, DJs, Hair/Makeup, to coordination & flowers — you name it, we can put you in touch with the best!

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PALMHOUSE

Guest capacity

About this venue

Seated guest capacity

Venue type

Venue setting

Our event spaces

Parlor

Guest capacity

Square footage

Ideal for

Included in this room:

Parlor

Parlor

Guest capacity

Square footage

Ideal for

Included in this room:

Available services that can be provided by PALMHOUSE

Services & amenities

Rentals

Reviews

We love Palmhouse!

Preferred vendors of PALMHOUSE

Frequently asked questions

WHAT IS THE PARKING SITUATION?

THIS IS A PARTY, WHAT ABOUT THE ALCOHOL?

CAN YOU PROVIDE FOOD? DO YOU HAVE A LIST OF SPECIFIC CATERERS?

WE WANT TO GET MARRIED AT PALMHOUSE, CAN WE HAVE A CEREMONY THERE?

WHAT ABOUT A REHEARSAL?

WHAT ABOUT OUTDOOR SPACE?

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