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PRIVATE PARTIES

At the Alston, private events are more than gatherings; they’re celebrations of life’s best moments, shared in the company of those you cherish most.

We invite you to host your next social or corporate gathering at The Alston. Our elegant private and semi-private spaces, combined with spectacular decor, impeccable service, and the perfect location provide the ideal backdrop for any occasion.

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We would love the opportunity to assist you planning an incredible event at the Alston. Please contact our Special Events team by calling 312.548.2556 or completing the form below and one of our private dining managers will respond as soon as possible.

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Invite your guests to enjoy Chef Jenner’s finest selections, wood-fired Prime Steaks & Wagyu prepared on a wood-fired grill, large-format caviar, tableside presentations, and exquisite desserts. Master Sommelier Ken Fredrickson’s carefully curated wine list, with over 400 labels, features the finest wines and hard-to-find vintage bottles from all over the world.

PASSED | STATION | RECEPTION
& TRAY PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES

Select Three for 45 Per Person

  • Scallop Crudo
  • Escargot Vol au Vent
  • Grilled Beet and Tomato Tartare
  • Prime Ternderloin Steak Tartare
  • Panise with Tomato Aioli
  • Spring Onion and Ricotta Barbajuan (Croquette)
  • Fried Oysters and Truffle
  • Prime Beef Meatball Barigoule
  • Truffled Eggs with Shaved Iberico
  • Saffron Potato Salad on Leaf of Endive
  • Oysters on the Half Shell                                                   +6
  • Spot Prawn Cocktail                                                           +6
  • Wood-Fired Ribeye Brochette (Skewers)                       +10

CLASSICALLY ELEGANT CAVIAR SERVICE

Siberian – 100 per oz | Ossetra – 160 per oz | Crown Jewel – 500 per oz

GRAZING STATION

Priced Per Person

  • Cheese and Charcuterie                                                      18
  • Seasonal Vegetable and Fruit Crudite                               12
  • Chilled Seafood Bar                                                            85
    (Scallop crudo, oysters, blue prawns, razor clams)

CARVING STATION

Priced Per Person | Minimum 20 | 18 per Side Dish
Carving Station Attendant Required at 250 per

  • Chateaux Tenderloin                                                             65
  • Dry Aged Ribeye                                                                     55
  • New York Strip Loin                                                               50
  • Duck                                                                                        40
  • Salmon en Croûte                                                                  35

THE ALSTON
SHARED MENU

Select Three for 115 Per Person

APPETIZER

Select Three, Served Family Style,
additional selections $10 per person, per item

MAIN COURSE

Select Three, Served Family Style,
additional selections $28 per person, per item

SIDES

Select Two, Served Family Style

DESSERT

Select One, Individually Plated

THE ALSTON
PLATED DINNER

Select Three for 165 Per Person

FIRST COURSE

Select Three For Your Guests to Choose From:

SECOND COURSE

Select Three For Your Guests to Choose From:

MAIN COURSE

Select Three For Your Guests to Choose From:

SIDES

Select Two, Served Family Style

DESSERT

Select One, Individually Plated

SALON CLASSIQUE

24 Per Person, Per Hour

  • Mile High Vodka | Ford’s Gin
  • Bacardi Silver Rum | Corazon Blanco Tequila
  • Benchmark Kentucky Bourbon | Wild Turkey 101 Rye
  • Miller Lite | Stella Artois
  • Prosecco Brand | Sauvignon Blanc Brand
  • Rosé Brand | Medium Bodied Red Wine

BUCKINGHAM

30 Per Person, Per Hour

  • Tito’s Vodka | Grey Goose Vodka
  • Bombay Sapphire Gin | Hendrick’s Gin
  • Patron Blanco Tequila | El Dorado 5 Year Rum
  • Pierre Ferrand 1840 Cognac | Johnny Walker Black Blended Scotch
  • Buffalo Trace Bourbon | Sazerac Rye
  • Miller Lite | Stella Artois | THIRD BEER
  • Prosecco Brand | Sauvignon Blanc Brand | Chardonnay Brand
  • Rosé Brand | Medium Bodied Red Wine | Heavy Bodied French Red

LE GRAND CRU

36 Per Person, Per Hour

  • Tito’s Vodka | Grey Goose Vodka
  • Bombay Sapphire Gin | Hendrick’s Gin
  • Patron Blanco Tequila | El Dorado 12 Year Rum
  • Pierre Ferrand 1840 Cognac | Single Malt Scotch (Glenfiddich price)
  • W.L. Weller Special Reserve Bourbon | Russel’s Reserve Rye
  • Miller Lite | Stella Artois | THIRD BEER | FOURTH BEER
  • Champagne Brand | Sancerre or French White Brand | Chardonnay Brand
  • Rosé Brand | Pinot Noir Brand Red Wine | Heavy Bodied French Red Wine

THE ALSTON SOMMELIERS

Our award-winning sommelier team is at your service to create a custom experience with enhanced selections from the Alston’s Private Cellar.

THE ALSTON
SHARED MENU

Select Three for 115 Per Person

APPETIZER

Select Three, Served Family Style,
additional selections $10 per person, per item

MAIN COURSE

Select Three, Served Family Style,
additional selections $28 per person, per item

SIDES

Select Two, Served Family Style

DESSERT

Select One, Individually Plated

EVENT SPACES

Located on State Street in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast at the exclusive One Chicago, The Alston secures its place as a top Chicago dining experience, and one of the hottest tables to dine at in the US. Michelin-starred Jenner Tomaska’s kitchen delivers an exquisite blend of Chicago steakhouse classics with midwestern grace and the refined artistry of French nouvelle cuisine.

THE GILDED ROOM

Our award-winning sommelier team is at your service to create a custom experience with
enhanced selections from the Alston’s Private Cellar.

Step into a world of timeless elegance at The Alston's private club, where the bar exudes a refined and luxurious atmosphere

THE ALSTON CELLAR ROOM

Concealed just beyond the bar, within the hidden door from of our 5,000-bottle wine cellar, resides The Cellar Room, an exclusive dining space for eight. Here, Michelin-starred artistry meets sommelier expertise, offering curated wine pairings alongside the best that Alston has to offer, all within the cellar’s captivating ambiance.

Step into a world of timeless elegance at The Alston's private club, where the bar exudes a refined and luxurious atmosphere

THE STATE STREET PRIVATE TERRACE

A grand, year-round terrace, designed to host dinners of up to 100 and cocktail receptions for up to 150, features imported retractable guillotine glass windows that unveil a breathtaking panorama of Holy Name Cathedral’s West Entrance and the Gold Coast skyline. This versatile space, impervious to the elements, offers unparalleled flexibility for events of every variety and theme.

Step into a world of timeless elegance at The Alston's private club, where the bar exudes a refined and luxurious atmosphere

THE PAVILION 🗝️

Reserved exclusively for our private members, this State Street terrace offers an intimate setting, accommodating up to 70 seated guests or 100 for cocktails, with seamless access to the private members club and The Alston’s bar.

Step into a world of timeless elegance at The Alston's private club, where the bar exudes a refined and luxurious atmosphere

THE ROSE WINDOW TERRACE

Overlooking the historic rose window of Holy Name Cathedral, the Rose Window Terrace provides a versatile private space, ideal for seated gatherings of up to 60 or cocktail receptions for 80 guests.

Step into a world of timeless elegance at The Alston's private club, where the bar exudes a refined and luxurious atmosphere

THE ROSE WINDOW TERRACE – SOUTH SECTION

A semiprivate section of the terrace with dining for up to 30 and cocktailing for up to 40 guests. The perfect vibe for a happy hour or brunch.

Step into a world of timeless elegance at The Alston's private club, where the bar exudes a refined and luxurious atmosphere

THE CELESTIAL 🗝️

A secluded terrace, reserved for our private members, provides an ideal semi-private space for seated gatherings of 24 or cocktail receptions for 40, boasting an exclusive view of Holy Name Cathedral and seamless entry to the members club.

Step into a world of timeless elegance at The Alston's private club, where the bar exudes a refined and luxurious atmosphere

THE PRIVATE MEMBERS CLUB 🗝️

For a limited time and only on select days and times, our private members club transforms into a bespoke event space, accommodating up to 200 guests. Experience the pinnacle of luxury, where every desire is met with meticulous attention, including private chef services, ensuring a truly grand and tailored occasion.

Step into a world of timeless elegance at The Alston's private club, where the bar exudes a refined and luxurious atmosphere