Botánico 1721 West Division Street • Chicago • IL 60622


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Why You'll Love This Place

A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
  • This rooftop oasis exudes an intimate, exotic vibe. Two event spaces create a lovely flow: start with a ceremony beneath a dramatic wall-to-wall skylight, surrounded by rich wood-paneled walls overflowing with lush greenery, then transition to the moody, vintage-inspired dining room, where Murano crystal wall lamps illuminate the sumptuous furnishings.
  • Delectable dinners & craft cocktail menus are fully curated to your tastes by the experts downstairs at Michelin-bibbed Mama Delia. Their fresh take on Spanish cuisine blends classic traditions with contemporary techniques, resulting in dynamic flavor combinations and exquisite presentation. Even the most discerning foodies will be thrilled!
  • The space is managed by Bonhomme Hospitality Group, whose welcoming, innovative restaurants and event venues are among Chicago's most-loved (and most photogenic—don't miss the chance to snap gorgeous post-ceremony pics downstairs at the speakeasy-style lounge Bordel!). With their stellar staff's expertise and thoughtful guidance throughout your planning process, you're guaranteed a fun, stress-free day.

PRICES: What's this going to cost?

Rental Fee
  • Venue rental includes access, setup, teardown, tables, chairs, and a small dance floor for your event.

Meals (when priced separately)
  • $60–85/person
  • Food & beverage menus are curated and crafted by a dedicated member of the events team. An in-house sound system is available; additional A/V and lighting needs may be accommodated for a fee.

COUPLES ARE ASKING: We've got answers

What's included when we book Botánico, and what will we still need to pay for separately?

Your rental at Botánico in Chicago includes access to the rooftop space, setup and teardown, tables, chairs and a small dance floor, plus the in-house sound system. Menus are curated with a dedicated events team member and draw on Mama Delia, the Spanish-inspired restaurant downstairs, at $60–85 per person. Additional A/V and specialty lighting are available for an extra fee.

Can we have both our ceremony and reception at Botánico, or will guests need to travel between them?

Yes, Botánico has two rooms made for exactly this: a ceremony space under a wall-to-wall skylight and a moody dining room with Murano crystal wall lamps. Ceremonies seat 35–38 guests, or 45 standing with VIP seating, and private receptions seat 50+ or host 75+ for a cocktail reception. Everything happens in one 2,500-square-foot enclosed rooftop garden in Wicker Park.

If we already have vendors we love, can we bring them to Botánico or do we have to use yours?

Food and drinks are handled in-house at Botánico, with menus built alongside a dedicated events team member and inspired by Mama Delia's Spanish-inspired cooking downstairs. The one exception: an outside caterer is allowed for stations-style meals only. Alcohol is in-house. A premier sound system is included, and extra A/V and specialty lighting can be added for a fee.

What should we realistically expect to spend on a wedding at Botánico, and is there a minimum?

At Botánico in Chicago, plan on $60–85 per person for food when meals are priced separately. Your rental fee covers access, setup and teardown, tables, chairs and a small dance floor, and the in-house sound system is included. What moves your total: your guest count, the menu you build with the events team, and any extra A/V or specialty lighting, which cost extra. Private receptions seat 50+, so this is a space built for an intimate guest list. Menus are curated with a dedicated events team member, and an outside caterer is allowed only for stations-style meals.

What makes Botánico different from the other venues near it?

Botánico is built for small weddings and elopements, all in a 2,500-square-foot enclosed rooftop garden above Division Street. Your ceremony happens under a wall-to-wall skylight for 35–38 seated guests, then dinner moves to a dining room with Murano crystal wall lamps and velvet seating for 50+. Menus draw on Mama Delia, the Spanish-inspired restaurant downstairs, at $60–85 per person, and Bordel, the speakeasy-style lounge downstairs, is a favorite spot for photos. It works for rehearsal dinners and welcome parties, too.

Does Botánico work for a small wedding or an elopement, and what would that look like?

Yes, Botánico is set up for small weddings and elopements, and offers elopement packages. Ceremonies seat 35–38, or 45 standing with VIP seating, and a semi-private dining setup seats 20–32 or hosts 20–40 for cocktails. For a fully private reception, the space seats 50+. Meals run $60–85 per person and are curated with a dedicated events team member.

GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?

Indoors Outdoors
Ceremony Seated 40 0
Cocktails, etc. Standing 100 0
Reception Seated 60 0
Meetings Total meeting capacity for this venue is 30.

Venue Info & FAQs

OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?

  • All-Inclusive
  • Ceremony
  • Wedding Receptions
  • LGBTQ+ Friendly
  • Elopement Packages
  • Small Wedding
  • Rehearsal Dinner
  • Special Events / Parties
  • Business Functions / Meetings

POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?

Price

$ • $$

Catering

In-house
BYO

BYO catering allowed for stations-style meals only.


Alcohol

In-house

Amplified Music

Indoors
Some restrictions

Wheelchair Access

Not wheelchair accessible

Availability

Year-round, daily.

STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?

Buildings & other settings available:

  • Garden
  • Penthouse / Rooftop
  • Art Gallery
  • Unique
  • Loft / Warehouse / Industrial
  • Restaurant

VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?

Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!

  • Cityscape
  • Garden

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