About 35 miles southwest of Chicago resides the affluent town of Frankfort, Illinois. Frankfort, with a population of only about 16,000, prides itself on its hometown feel, community-driven activities and historical buildings. While bars and banquet halls are in no short supply in Frankfort, the combination of the two is harder to come by. Individuals looking for a banquet hall that doubles as a bar will have an easier time finding one just outside of town.
Just 20 miles from Frankfort, Niko's Restaurant and Lounge specializes in organizing and delivering perfect small- and large-scale events, from business meetings to wedding receptions. Menus, including wine, beer and liquor selections, can be fully customized as can the table linens and decor. Niko's emphasizes the small touches that add elegance to events, like large ballrooms, crystal chandeliers and spiral staircases.
Niko's can also organize dinner shows for small or large groups of people. The show comes with a four-course dinner and three hours of Las Vegas-style entertainment.
Niko's Restaurant and Lounge
7600 South Harlem Avenue
Bridgeview, IL 60455
708-496-0300
nikosrestaurant.com
Cooper's Hawk is an upscale establishment that acts as a restaurant, bar, winery and banquet hall. Located about 11 miles from Frankfort, Cooper's Hawk produces its own wine and creates specialized menus that pair well with them.
A private party room is available for up to 60 guests. Cooper's Hawk offers several different private party options, like cocktail party packages and lunch, dinner and wine packages. All aspects of the event selections are fully customizable, including the menu, wine and liquor choices.
Cooper's Hawk
15690 South Harlem Avenue
Orland Park, IL 60462
708-633-0200
coopershawkwinery.com
Luby's Pub and Steakhouse concentrates on serving simple yet elegant meals and providing quality customer service. They offer a full bar and a wide selection of wines and beers. For residents of Frankfort, Luby's is only a 10-mile drive way.
Luby's also provides banquet services and can organize both large and small events. Banquet festivities at Luby's can be understated with one-course meals or guests can choose a banquet option that provides several courses and a variety of drink selections.
Luby's Pub and Steakhouse
6657 West South Street
Tinley Park, IL 60477
708-633-8240
lubyspub.net
Relaxed and casual gatherings can be held at the Blue Fox Bar and Grill, which is approximately 9 miles from Frankfort. The Blue Fox offers private areas in the restaurant---the Den Room and the Beer Garden---that can accommodate over 100 people. The Den Room also comes replete with its own private bar and a stage. The Blue Fox's staff provides for a fully customizable experience and offers menu that go from the basics, like beer and pizza, to more extravagant multicourse meal options.
Blue Fox Bar and Grill
6820 West 179th Street
Tinley Park, IL 60477
708-342-1211
bluefoxtinley.com
