We could not have found a more perfect venue for our wedding on July 12, 2025. From the moment we showed up for our tour and met with Monique, we knew Kenilworth was the place for us. The venue is beautiful, historic, and well-maintained, yet the pricing and contract requirements are completely reasonable and fair. We felt comfortable and at home from that very first visit. We also found an excellent caterer (Catered by Design) from their preferred catering list. Monique was a dream to work with--so organized and punctual yet laid-back and flexible. We received so many compliments on the venue from our guests. While we opted to have both our ceremony and reception indoors, Monique allowed us to open up the lawn and patio to guests for cocktail hour, which was absolutely stunning and a huge hit. I would recommend Kenilworth to anyone looking for a wedding venue! read more

Hosted a large birthday party of over 100 people (mostly children) for my daughter's 4th birthday. Michelle was very accommodating and had great communication throughout the process of planning and execution. Her floor plan worked out perfectly with all of the various types of entertainment and food. We used the stage, outdoor area, and their bar package. It was the perfect space for our event! Would highly recommend! read more

Kenilworth Assembly Hall - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Kenilworth, Illinois

We had our wedding reception here exactly 5 months ago! (September 21,2019). Absolutely impressed with everything. From planning and meeting with Michelle as many times as I wanted, to the actual night of the reception. We had a great catering company that was on the Kenilworth list! They were super accommodating and if we needed anything to let them know. I didn't have to worry about anything all night, just that we all were having a great time. Our guests were so impressed with building and it's gorgeous inside as well as outside! I would recommend Kenilworth Assembly Hall to anyone. Birthdays, parties, weddings! 5 stars it what I give them! Thank you for making our wedding a night we will always remember!!! read more

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Wow, I feel special! I'm the first reviewer of 2014! Here are 5 reasons I think the KC is so cool: 1) It's listed in the National Register of Historic Places! 2) The beautiful stained glass windows! It's majestic and stunning, esp with the sun shining through. 3) It's only 6 blocks from Lake Michigan! We took advantage of this for our wedding photos. 4) The cozy fireplace inside. 5) It's located right off the Metra... and right around the corner from Homer's Ice Cream. We found a hidden gem in the KC and are so glad we found it for our wedding ceremony and reception. Brittany provided a thorough tour when we first visited the space, and manager Kris was really responsive to my needs, especially in the week before the big day. And lastly, major props to Nick, who held the fort down on the night of the wedding and ensured everything went smoothly! P.S. It's said the interior can hold a party of 200, but that would be really cramped. We had 134 and filled the space pretty fully (without tables being pushed into the front lobby area). read more

The Kenilworth Assembly Hall is a beautiful venue that my fiancé and I visited while planning our wedding. Due to covid restrictions and many of our guests feeling uncomfortable with large gatherings, we have opted for a private celebration at my family's home. However, had circumstances been different, we 100% would've moved forward with the celebration at Kenilworth. The grounds are beautiful, with flowers, trees, and lovely landscaping, perfect for photos. We were especially impressed with the interior. The lobby has a fireplace with hardwood floors all around, making it feel cozy and inviting. A lot of the original architecture has been preserved in the building, which we really liked since it gives the hall some personality. On top of all the great features, Michelle was so welcoming and accommodating and made sure to help us out with package options. Kenilworth is one of those hidden gems in the Chicago suburbs that is not only unique but also affordable and spacious. read more

We had the absolute best birthday celebration for our 7 year old son and cancer fighter at Kenilworth Assembly Hall! It's very difficult to find a welcoming (and affordable) space in the north shore that can accommodate 200+ people with food, drinks and dancing, but they did it! Michelle was an absolute delight to work with and helped with THE BEST catering and entertainment recommendations that made our event extra special. Countless people complimented us on the space - kids playing out in the yard, dancing by the stage and chatting in the back. Just perfect, and beautiful! read more

I attended my friend's wedding reception here back in July 2008. With its lovely, cozy vibe, the venue was absolutely breathtaking. Although an earlier review says this venue is only suited to more casual events, my friend had a semi-formal evening wedding here, and I found the venue to be quite elegant with the appropriate wedding decorations. While I wouldn't recommend it for a super-fancy black tie event, it's perfect for a relatively cozy wedding on the smaller side (my friend's had 80-some people, I believe). The inside is lovely and is full of interesting details, and there's also a nice grassy outdoor area. My friend didn't use it, but it could be a good location for a pre-reception cocktail hour. I no longer live in this area, which is where my friend and I grew up, but if I ever had some pressing desire to get married on the North Shore I would definitely consider this location. read more

I had my wedding reception at the Kenilworth Club in May 2009. As soon as I saw the place and met Lisa, the Director, I knew it was the place for us. We wanted an elegant, yet relaxed venue that was not your typical hotel ballroom or catering hall and one that wasn't difficult to coordinate, like a Chicago park district facility. We found exactly what we wanted - open, beautiful and an option to go outside. The Club has a new sparkling kitchen and bathrooms, plus new hardwood floors and sconces. I don't understand why the Club is not booked for weddings all year long, every weekend - although I suppose with the recent renovations that will likely change. Also, it's an incredible value. I had very few extra expenses with the caterer because the Kenilworth package was so comprehensive - I only had to buy linens and a few high-boys for cocktail hour. The Club has everything at no extra charge - tables, chairs, china, flatware, glasses, even very nice table numbers. Finally, they worked seamlessly with my caterer, and they were first-timers at the venue. If you are planning a wedding on the North Shore, I highly recommend looking at the Kenilworth Club. read more

I attended an event here, and believe me, I will find excuses to get myself into Kenilworth, even if it means combing my hair and polishing my shoes. I love the art glass, the understated architecture, and the quiet charm of this wonderful North Shore venue. read more

Just had our wedding reception at the Kenilworth Club and we'd do it here 1000 times over again if we could!!!! Our experience from start to finish was easy, and everything was executed perfectly! We had about 125 total guests and this venue was the perfect size for our group. It is cozy, intimate, and simply elegant. Lisa is terrific to work with. She is extremely knowledgeable on all things wedding-related! She offered many suggestions (without EVER being pushy), answered emails in a very timely manner, and always allowed us to visit the club whether it be to see how our linen choices would look or the days before our wedding to go over the final details. She was super! The club does have a preferred list of caterers that you must choose from, but there are options for all budgets, so do not let this deter you from choosing this venue. In addition, the on-site coordinator and behind-the-scenes guy Nick tended to the day-of details of our big day and he was excellent. Everything was set-up EXACTLY how we asked for it to be. We received many compliments from our guests about how beautiful the venue was. There is no need for over-the-top decorations here. Some gorgeous candles really set the mood for us -- accompanied by the chandeliers that hang in the main ballroom, the beautiful stained-glass bay windows in the bar area, and the crackling fireplace which made our cocktail reception so intimate -- it was all perfect! :) read more

I'm not sure why so many people want to have their weddings here. I can understand that the location must be great if you're from the area and getting married at one of the churches nearby, but the mood here is not exactly elegant. I've been to two completely different events here and I had a great time at both of them, but the room leaves a lot to be desired. It's fine for a really casual function, like the gingerbread house decorating thing I went to with my little nephews. But last weekend I was there for a formal event, and as pretty and elegant as the tables were, the place still had that cabin feel--like a fieldhouse in a park. Even when everyone's milling around in tuxes and gowns, there's something about reminiscing about childhood Boy Scout meetings that just ruins the formal mood. And they really need to do something about the yellow walls. read more

We used the Kenilworth Club four our May, 2012 wedding reception. From the moment we began working with Lisa Lauren, every detail was smooth. Lisa is very responsive and will give you honest opinions about everything, which I really appreciated. She and Nick did such a wonderful job of making sure everything was to our liking. She even intervened when we had an issue with the florist (which I should mention I knew nothing about until well after the wedding because she made sure I didn't have to deal with it - I sooo appreciated that). We chose The Kenilworth Club after attending another reception there some years back. We loved the warm decor, beautiful windows, spacious bathrooms/coat rooms, and the fact that we could choose our own alcohol provider which saved us tons of money. The place just has so much character! We also liked the fact that our guests could hang outside if they wanted a break from the party. I would highly recommend The Kenilworth Club if you want a beautiful, non-cliche wedding venue. They really do a fantastic job! read more

We had our wedding at the Kenilworth Club and couldn't have been more pleased with our decision. It is a beautiful venue that is somehow simple and extravagant at the same time. Lisa, the club's director was incredibly helpful throughout the entire planning process, and gave us lots of advice and suggestions on vendors and general wedding planning, and quickly answering any questions that we had. Nick is another Kenilworth employee who helps set up and coordinate everything the day of. He was very behind the scenes and modest and did a fantastic job getting everything put exactly as we had imagined. It is a truly unique and beautiful venue both inside and out. We had our ceremony outside, cocktail hour in and out, and reception in. It is one of a kind and we received so many compliments on it both the day of and afterwards. Everyone at the club is also very attentive to detail. The outside looked flawless on our wedding day, they had a small piano tuned the day before just for good measure, and helped with other small touches as well. All in all, working with the Kenilworth Club was a breeze and I would recommend it as a wedding venue to anyone looking for a venue different than your typical country club where you can truly make it your own. read more

The Kenilworth Club was the perfect venue for our June wedding reception! When we first saw it, we knew it was exactly what we wanted. It was intimate enough to feel warm and inviting but large enough to comfortably fit our 180 guests. The history and architecture of the building is rich and creates an understated beauty in a wedding reception. Staff is easy to work with and laid back. We were able to visit the venue a number of times for planning purposes which was extremely helpful. They have a list of preferred vendors which were also amazing as we used a couple of their recommendations. I would absolutely recommend this venue! read more

We had our July 2011 wedding (both outdoor ceremony, and inside reception) at the Kenilworth Club. We'd been researching venues for a few months before we stumbled upon this gem. I hadn't liked other venues because of ugly carpet patterns, dated fixtures, and other nit-picky details that just didn't give off the right vibe. We walked into the Kenilworth Club and my jaw dropped, it is SUCH a cool venue. They say it's a community center, but I usually equate that to field houses next to baseball diamonds. This is an architectural statement of a building, with gorgeous windows, a beautifully kept lawn, wood floors and a stunning dark wood ceiling with unique chandeliers, in a quiet upscale residential neighborhood next to the quaint train station. We reserved our date with the Director, Lisa Lauren, who was so helpful in recommending vendors and making sure everything was set up how we wanted it. I read another review that said this was a fairly casual venue, but we had a semi-formal wedding there with no problems. You just have to spruce it up with some flowers and candles! If you want to avoid the hotel-type wedding and want a fun, unique venue to really throw a great party at a reasonable rate, the Kenilworth Club is your place! read more

I am a caterer and I love doing all kinds of events here. It is so attractive, with the historic architecture, stained glass and working fireplace. It has a very warm feeling. And, with so much equipment included in the venue rental charge, it's a fabulous value for my clients. The management is knowledgeable, flexible and helpful. The dishes glasses and silverware (even flutes!) are in great shape. The kitchen and bathrooms are spotless and new. Free parking. Outdoor garden for cocktails or wedding ceremony in good weather. It can be relaxed and clubby or quite elegant with some attention paid to the decorations. Wonderful hidden gem of a venue! read more

My daughter was married at the Kenilworth Club in late July. I've attended several events at the club over the years, and while the building itself was pleasant enough, it had seen better days. But the club has been under new management for over a year, and the restoration and transformation of the site is simply breath-taking. The moment my daughter and I saw the space, we were sold. We'd planned a less formal event, and the warm ambience of the room fit the tone perfectly. The kitchen has been moved to another part of the building, enlarged, and greatly improved. Our caterer had only good things to say. Our guests were simply wowed with the interior, and the exterior--building and grounds--were stunning. We served cocktails outside, as the weather was perfect, then moved inside for dinner and dancing and the event itself went off without a hitch. We know that much of the evening's success is attributable to the excellent club management, which gave us hands-on coordination, access to the space, and sound advice every step of the way. Can't say enough good things about our experience with the club and the club staff read more

We could not have been happier with the whole experience at Kenilworth. Each and every person we worked with was helpful and made everything easy for us. All of our guests were also raving about the space. I would highly recommend! read more