We had our wedding ceremony and reception here. It was an amazing event and we had such a great…read moretime! We also saved a ton of money by going with the byob package and an outside catering company. It happened to be during covid, so the venue had masks and hand sanitizer and also suggested we spread our tables out. However, we only had our immediate family who made sure to quarantine beforehand, so we were comfortable skipping the masks that day.

From the owner: We specialize in small events of 70 or less guests. Our Facility Features a 1,500 SQ FT Indoor…read moreStreet-Level space - Wheelchair accessible, it includes two ADA compliant bathrooms, coat closet, small food prep area with 3 compartment sink, fridge and prep tables, high 12 foot ceilings, and large windows. All of our furniture is movable, making the space completely customizable. We include filtered water, ice, coffee, and unlimited access to the Pepsi Wunderbar which features a variety of soft drinks and juices. We allow outside catering, decorations and are a BYOB venue. Or you can book any services you would like us to provide, including liquor, catering, decor, planning, etc. The outdoor area has towering trees, grass, bushes, and benches. It connects directly to the sidewalk where small tables can be set up. This space is also wheelchair accessible and can have tents and other items added to it for the comfort of your guests. Capacity depends on your floor plan and if you are using just the inside space or the inside and outside space. Our most popular floorplans seat up to 50 and allow for the whole middle and side of the room to be open for decor, gifts, food, dancing and the bar area. We have a variety of floorplans to accomodate parties up 68 seated. Some events with more guests usually float high tops mixed in with a few tables and chairs. They do a buffet or use a food truck to allow guests to come and go, similar to an open house feel.

We absolutely loved having our wedding at Monte Bello Estate! One of my favorite things about the…read morevenue was being able to get ready on site and have our entire wedding day unfold in one place. We had our ceremony at the gazebo, which was absolutely beautiful, and our cocktail hour looked stunning. Moving from one space to another throughout the day felt effortless and seamless. They also had golf carts available to transport guests from the parking lot to the ceremony site, which was such a thoughtful touch and made things easier for our guests. One of the biggest things that gave me peace of mind when choosing Monte Bello was knowing that even if it rained, our wedding would still be beautiful. We had a May wedding, so rain was always a very real possibility, but I genuinely never felt overly worried about it. The inside of the venue is gorgeous on its own, and all of the windows still allow you to see the beautiful scenery while bringing in so much natural light. Even more importantly, their backup indoor ceremony space does not feel like a "Plan B." It is beautiful in its own right and still allows for that grand entrance moment I had always envisioned. Knowing I would be happy with either ceremony option took so much weather-related stress out of the planning process. I was also initially nervous about the food because that was such an important part of the guest experience for us. Attending both the food tasting and Raise the Bar event made me feel even more confident in our venue choice. And somehow, the food was even better on our wedding day than it was at the tasting, if you can believe it! We were so happy with everything. Another one of my favorite things about Monte Bello was their network of vendors. They work with so many amazing vendors and provided recommended vendors from the very beginning. Having vendors who already knew the property and were familiar with the venue helped bring our entire wedding together perfectly and made the planning process so much easier. Communication was amazing as well. I honestly didn't have many questions in the beginning, but naturally, as we got closer to the big day, we had more questions and a few last-minute things come up. The team was always incredibly responsive and answered us quickly, which gave us so much peace of mind during those final weeks. Monte Bello gave us the romantic garden wedding we envisioned while also making the logistics of the day feel incredibly easy. From getting ready on site, to our gazebo ceremony, to cocktail hour and the reception, everything flowed beautifully. Our guests loved the venue, the food was amazing, and our photos turned out gorgeous. We couldn't be happier that we chose Monte Bello Estate for our wedding day and would absolutely choose it again.

We had our wedding at Monte Bello in June and could not have been happier with how the day went! It…read morewas the only venue we actually toured in person and we knew it was it as soon as we saw it. First of all, the outside is absolutely stunning- no matter which way you turn there's a prime photo backdrop. Secondly, the built in bridal and groom suites are amazing. The bridal suite is designed for getting ready with a separate area with mirrors and vanity, built in rod for the perfect wedding dress photo. The grooms suite is the perfect man cave, with a poker table, pool and foosball tables and signed jerseys and guitars hung up all around. The venue also renovated in between us signing and the day of our wedding and they made it even better than I could have ever imagined- a lot more neutral walls for photos and a women's bathroom that was jaw dropping when I saw it for the first time. Throughout our planning process, we worked closely with Abbey who was nothing but helpful and amazing. She was so communicative and always answered my hundreds of questions promptly. Food tasting went swimmingly and the Raise the Bar event (cocktail and wine tasting for signature cocktails and add ons) was so fun. Throughout these events, it was so clear how dedicated the entire team is to making sure we have the best wedding possible. The real tell was the day of the wedding. I've heard that most venue coordinators don't do all that much the day of in terms of helping with third party vendors so that was my expectation going in: I didn't have a wedding planner so I had assigned all my bridesmaids tasks just in case anything needed to be done. Let me just say- Abbey and the other venue staff took care of everything. All the vendors (florist, photobooth rental, band) came and set up seamlessly without me needing to think twice about it. Abbey even helped with coordinating the timing for the professional during the ceremony. We and all our guests had a blast, the food and drinks were amazing. We got so many compliments on everything, especially our signature cocktails! If you're looking for a wedding venue, I seriously cannot recommend Monte Bello enough!

Bottles is just a door or two down from Pollyanna in downtown Lemont. It's convenient for carry…read moreouts or to gos. Shared parking lot. If it is full, there is street parking or free Lemont lots.

If you go to Bottles, do yourself a favor and sit at the bar with Amanda. She's the kind of…read morebartender who remembers your drink, actually listens when you talk, and somehow makes the entire place feel like your local spot - even if it's your first time there. She was friendly, fast, and genuinely fun to talk to. You can tell she loves what she does, and it completely changes the vibe. Drinks were perfect, service was on point, and Amanda made the night way better than we expected. Highly recommend Bottles - but especially recommend Amanda. She's the reason I'll be back.

This is a nice venue, conveniently located just off the highway. We had a small baby shower here,…read moreand it had plenty of room. There's a large kitchen. It's a very good venue for private parties etc. The prices are reasonable, and there was a staff member there that helped us clean up. I would use this venue again.

I have hosted several events at this location. Convenient and comfortable environment. Surrounded…read moreby nature!

Great Venue!!! We attended a Christmas luncheon at the Crystal Grand Banquet. The staff was very…read morewelcoming and inviting. We had guests from 3 months to 97 year old and this was a perfect setting. Easy access, parking and what a grand setting. We had family style and the food was hot and delicious. The servers were over the top helpful and friendly despite possibly being short staffed. We will definitely be back.

Just attended a lunch Christmas party and the staff was excellent, very helpful and friendly. The…read morefamily style food was very good,easy to park and get into. Second time there for this group and we will be coming back.

The moose is a great organization, The lodge is a great…read moreplace to socialize with others in the community. Friendly atmosphere When the kitchen is open, good is basic but a good value, the drinks are reasonably priced. There is a band most Friday nights There is a room with video gaming. The banquet room upstairs was recently remodeled and very nice. It is available to rent. Friday night's are open to the public with a $5 cover charge for non members.

Great Organization, reasonable drinks, Great Bands on the weekends, and a Great cause. Always a…read moregood time at the Lockport Moose.

Super cool Cafe, it has a beautiful wood cabin vibe, and the Baristas were very nice and…read morerecommended me their summer drink the Horchata Iced Shaken Espresso. Was exactly was a I needed to for my mid caffeine break. I will definitely be coming back!

Love coming to this coffee shop! My new fave. Super cool ambiance here & coffees are delicious. The…read morebaristas are so friendly too.

Sorry but this place is crawling with trashy, divorced women. I have friends that work here but to…read morebe honest they fit right in with the crowd. Hanging out here was a big mistake on my part cause I ruined good things with someone because I knew these women were lonely and desperate. Sorry I had to be brutally honest. Don't get me wrong I love to drink but huge mistake. Now I'm dealing with it. Probably will go here again not by choice but because I have to. Unfortunately meetings.

Best bar in Lemont. Why you would consider anywhere else I'll never understand. This is the best…read morebar with the best service. No other place touches this place.

If you want to meet a welcoming fun bunch of people, have a good time, then come and meet this…read morecommunity. The decor is pleasant, the dancing is fun (free group classes), the bar is well stocked, you can bring your own food, and the people are lovely. I'm glad my friend invited me to join