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About This Vendor
A Truly Unique Destination
Wild Onion Brewery and Banquets is a rustic wedding venue located in Lake Barrington, Illinois. It is truly a unique one-of-a-kind destination. The Great Hall was built in 2006 with a clear vision of unparalleled beauty that would invoke a sense of architectural awe and serenity. It is anchored by a large timber frame cathedral ceiling that overlooks a beautiful 11-acre lake. Our private lake is surrounded by wildflowers and a cascading waterfall which flows outside the room and past a cantilevered patio. Your guests can enjoy a champagne toast under a canopy of bistro string lights with the sweet sound of flowing water. We believe a wedding venue should be as unique as your special occasion. Thanks to their on-site brewery, guests can enjoy their highly-acclaimed craft beer. Their unparalleled ales and lagers could be the perfect beverages to serve at your rehearsal dinner or reception. Additionally, whether outdoor or indoor, this venue provides food and catering services, including the most delicious cakes and desserts.
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 200
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Service Staff
SettingsBallroom, Beach, Waterfront, Brewery & Distillery, Restaurant, Trees
Business AttributesPricing for Wild Onion Brewery and Banquets
| Option | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting Cost | Affordable |
| Cost Starting | |
| Price Range | $10,750 - $17,000+ |
| Couples Usually Spend | $12,875 |
| Peak Season Months | May-October |
| Peak Season Cost | $11,000 - $17,000+ |
| Peak Season Reception Cost | $13,000 |
| Peak Season Ceremony Cost | $500 |
| Peak Season Bar Service Cost | $22 |
| OffSeason Months | January-April, November-December |
| OffSeason Cost | $10,750 - $12,750+ |
| OffSeason Reception Cost | $5,000 |
| OffSeason Ceremony Cost | $500 |
| OffSeason BarService Cost | $22 |
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View PricesWild Onion Brewery and Banquets Reviews
Mary Knoeppel (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
The Wild Onion Pub is truly a gem! The banquet space was spacious for us with a lovely view and cool woodwork and quirky chandeliers. The wait staff, kitchen staff and event planners were wonderful to us. Food delicious (A lot of special touches at this brewery.) Thank you Wild Onion!
Reviewed on 30-11-2023
The Wild Onion Pub is truly a gem! The banquet space was spacious for us with a lovely view and cool woodwork and quirky chandeliers. The wait staff, kitchen staff and event planners were wonderful to us. Food delicious (A lot of special touches at this brewery.) Thank you Wild Onion!
Reviewed on 30-11-2023
Laine Weiss (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
The Wild Onion (espeically Adrianna) were an absolute pleasure to work with on my wedding day. The entire crew was professional, personable, timely, and made our day lovely. I cannot thank them enough for the BEST day!
Reviewed on 03-11-2023
The Wild Onion (espeically Adrianna) were an absolute pleasure to work with on my wedding day. The entire crew was professional, personable, timely, and made our day lovely. I cannot thank them enough for the BEST day!
Reviewed on 03-11-2023
Abby Yost (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
If you want a wedding venue that has plenty of natural lighting plus a warm and cozy feeling, this is your place! The event coordinator is absolutely fantastic and very responsive. The staff throughout the whole evening were kind and kept everyone happy. The place is absolutely gorgeous and you can have everything done on site. The bridal suite may be small but there's plenty of places to spread out while getting ready. The food was great, plenty of options plus late night snacks for your guests. There's plenty of parking and even though it is connected to the restaurant, you never feel like there's people \"crashing\" or anything like that. Plus there's private bathrooms for the event space. If anything, being connected to the restaurant was more fun for the guests who got there early and wanted a light snack or a drink. I would book this place over and over again if I could!
Reviewed on 02-11-2023
If you want a wedding venue that has plenty of natural lighting plus a warm and cozy feeling, this is your place! The event coordinator is absolutely fantastic and very responsive. The staff throughout the whole evening were kind and kept everyone happy. The place is absolutely gorgeous and you can have everything done on site. The bridal suite may be small but there's plenty of places to spread out while getting ready. The food was great, plenty of options plus late night snacks for your guests. There's plenty of parking and even though it is connected to the restaurant, you never feel like there's people \"crashing\" or anything like that. Plus there's private bathrooms for the event space. If anything, being connected to the restaurant was more fun for the guests who got there early and wanted a light snack or a drink. I would book this place over and over again if I could!
Reviewed on 02-11-2023
Linda Masloske (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Adrianna and her staff are amazing. They were committed to making our vision a reality! For a year and a half they answered every question with a smile and helped make the day magic! The bartenders, staff and food were excellent! We couldn’t of asked for a better experience. They worked with us every step of the way. Helping us to make the best decisions and managing our long list of vendors and requests. I only wish all of my vendors had the style and grace that the wild onion has!
Reviewed on 21-09-2023
Adrianna and her staff are amazing. They were committed to making our vision a reality! For a year and a half they answered every question with a smile and helped make the day magic! The bartenders, staff and food were excellent! We couldn’t of asked for a better experience. They worked with us every step of the way. Helping us to make the best decisions and managing our long list of vendors and requests. I only wish all of my vendors had the style and grace that the wild onion has!
Reviewed on 21-09-2023
Nicole Eldredge (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wild Onion was great to work with! I had no stress the day of my reception because they took care of everything and made decision making easy. I got so many compliments on how beautiful the space was.
Reviewed on 08-09-2023
Wild Onion was great to work with! I had no stress the day of my reception because they took care of everything and made decision making easy. I got so many compliments on how beautiful the space was.
Reviewed on 08-09-2023
Jennifer Jafari (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Beautiful venue! The deck is great, unfortunately on my wedding day it rained so we could not get married there but there’s an indoor option that was beautiful as well.
Reviewed on 02-08-2023
Beautiful venue! The deck is great, unfortunately on my wedding day it rained so we could not get married there but there’s an indoor option that was beautiful as well.
Reviewed on 02-08-2023
Lisa McAlpine (other) 4 out of 5 Rating
We held both our ceremony and reception at the Wild Onion. The ceremony was outside on the patio facing the lake and we used the entire banquet hall for a 185 person wedding. Pictures came out beautifully in both spaces!We worked with Adrianna for our event planning, she took us through all preliminary meetings, menu tasting, and final meetings before the big day. She was very responsive to emails and quite patient with the many random questions I asked her! She seemed new and was thrown off by a few requests I made that were out of the ordinary.A few items in the planning process were frustrating - each time I confirmed the answer to a particular question, the answer had changed every month or two.1. We had a live band instead of a DJ. We were quoted 12' x 20' stage space initially with as many musicians as we wanted - we could take up more space knowing we'd sacrifice the dance floor and we could use risers. Midway through planning the available space then decreased to 12' x 16' and max 5 musicians. I confirmed again to add risers and then it turned into 12' x 8' (understandable given we were using risers, although surprised by the new restrictions). Because of this, I felt the need to confirm all details multiple times to make sure we had the right information for all aspects of the event.2. We had a list of decor established about midway through the planning process including arch, centerpieces, and other table decorations. When confirming at the final meeting, the arch seemed to be a big surprise and I was told the staff wouldn't be able to move it to the patio for the outdoor ceremony. I then had to have my guests assist with assembling my arch before the ceremony began (and disassemble during the reception).3. I was able to combine two different chicken dishes into one dish (stuffed chicken breast from one dish and artichoke basil cause from another) which was confirmed multiple times. The day of the event we received the stuffed chicken breast with its original sauce.4. Initially the space opened up at 10am for vendors to arrive - then at the final meeting the earliest we could start setting up was 12 or 1pm coordinating with Adrianna's arrival to the venue.5. Our indoor plan was to have the guests at their tables while the ceremony took place at the doors going outside to the patio. I requested initially the bar open one hour to 30 minutes before the ceremony so my guests could have a drink while sitting at their tables. This was confirmed ok. Then at the final meeting it was a hard no because we didn't pay for it ahead of time.Overall, a beautiful place to hold your wedding. Just stay on top your details and confirm multiple times to save yourself a lot of stress.
Reviewed on 30-07-2023
We held both our ceremony and reception at the Wild Onion. The ceremony was outside on the patio facing the lake and we used the entire banquet hall for a 185 person wedding. Pictures came out beautifully in both spaces!We worked with Adrianna for our event planning, she took us through all preliminary meetings, menu tasting, and final meetings before the big day. She was very responsive to emails and quite patient with the many random questions I asked her! She seemed new and was thrown off by a few requests I made that were out of the ordinary.A few items in the planning process were frustrating - each time I confirmed the answer to a particular question, the answer had changed every month or two.1. We had a live band instead of a DJ. We were quoted 12' x 20' stage space initially with as many musicians as we wanted - we could take up more space knowing we'd sacrifice the dance floor and we could use risers. Midway through planning the available space then decreased to 12' x 16' and max 5 musicians. I confirmed again to add risers and then it turned into 12' x 8' (understandable given we were using risers, although surprised by the new restrictions). Because of this, I felt the need to confirm all details multiple times to make sure we had the right information for all aspects of the event.2. We had a list of decor established about midway through the planning process including arch, centerpieces, and other table decorations. When confirming at the final meeting, the arch seemed to be a big surprise and I was told the staff wouldn't be able to move it to the patio for the outdoor ceremony. I then had to have my guests assist with assembling my arch before the ceremony began (and disassemble during the reception).3. I was able to combine two different chicken dishes into one dish (stuffed chicken breast from one dish and artichoke basil cause from another) which was confirmed multiple times. The day of the event we received the stuffed chicken breast with its original sauce.4. Initially the space opened up at 10am for vendors to arrive - then at the final meeting the earliest we could start setting up was 12 or 1pm coordinating with Adrianna's arrival to the venue.5. Our indoor plan was to have the guests at their tables while the ceremony took place at the doors going outside to the patio. I requested initially the bar open one hour to 30 minutes before the ceremony so my guests could have a drink while sitting at their tables. This was confirmed ok. Then at the final meeting it was a hard no because we didn't pay for it ahead of time.Overall, a beautiful place to hold your wedding. Just stay on top your details and confirm multiple times to save yourself a lot of stress.
Reviewed on 30-07-2023
Nicole Fasolino (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-07-2022
Had our celebration at Wild Onion. Very easy to work with and handled everything! We had a blast and our day was truly special.
Reviewed on 10-03-2023
Wedding Date 23-07-2022
Had our celebration at Wild Onion. Very easy to work with and handled everything! We had a blast and our day was truly special.
Reviewed on 10-03-2023
Sophia Baffes (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-10-2022
Wild Onion was a PERFECT venue! We had both our ceremony and reception there and everyone there worked tirelessly to make the day go seamlessly! The room and lake are beautiful, the staff are friendly and efficient, and the food is delicious! Our guests told us our wedding was one of the best they had ever attended, and all of that credit is due to Adrianna and all the wonderful people at Wild Onion who made our wedding day fantastic.
Reviewed on 31-10-2022
Wedding Date 29-10-2022
Wild Onion was a PERFECT venue! We had both our ceremony and reception there and everyone there worked tirelessly to make the day go seamlessly! The room and lake are beautiful, the staff are friendly and efficient, and the food is delicious! Our guests told us our wedding was one of the best they had ever attended, and all of that credit is due to Adrianna and all the wonderful people at Wild Onion who made our wedding day fantastic.
Reviewed on 31-10-2022
Jill Backs (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-03-2022
The whole staff was amazing. Abby took my idea of a Sunday brunch wedding and made it into the perfect day. We couldn't have asked for anything more. Truly beautiful place and people.
Reviewed on 19-03-2022
Wedding Date 06-03-2022
The whole staff was amazing. Abby took my idea of a Sunday brunch wedding and made it into the perfect day. We couldn't have asked for anything more. Truly beautiful place and people.
Reviewed on 19-03-2022
Sarah Koht (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-07-2021
The wedding coordinators knew exactly what we wanted and were very helpful throughout our process. You could tell the staff was newer due to covid but that was understandable given the circumstances and the food still came out in a timely manner. The venue itself is beautiful and everyone loved it. Overall would highly recommend having your wedding here.
Reviewed on 12-07-2021
Wedding Date 10-07-2021
The wedding coordinators knew exactly what we wanted and were very helpful throughout our process. You could tell the staff was newer due to covid but that was understandable given the circumstances and the food still came out in a timely manner. The venue itself is beautiful and everyone loved it. Overall would highly recommend having your wedding here.
Reviewed on 12-07-2021
Sydney Hoening-Coyl (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-06-2021
We knew from the second we stepped into the Wild Onion that we were going to get married there. The venue space was absolutely gorgeous. The patio space was stunning and was really what sold us. We wanted an outdoor element to our wedding and the patio overlooking the lake was so beautiful. Jamie was wonderful as we planned through a pandemic and once she was promoted to the Onion’s GM position, Abby was helpful in our final planning stages. Jenny who did the set up on our day of was so great. She made sure to make herself available to us! The fact that the Onion set up our wedding decor for us was a huge selling point, too. They also have easels and other little things for us at no extra charge! The food at was great, the bartenders were awesome, and everyone raves about how beautiful and fun everything was! We couldn’t image getting married anywhere else!
Reviewed on 05-07-2021
Wedding Date 12-06-2021
We knew from the second we stepped into the Wild Onion that we were going to get married there. The venue space was absolutely gorgeous. The patio space was stunning and was really what sold us. We wanted an outdoor element to our wedding and the patio overlooking the lake was so beautiful. Jamie was wonderful as we planned through a pandemic and once she was promoted to the Onion’s GM position, Abby was helpful in our final planning stages. Jenny who did the set up on our day of was so great. She made sure to make herself available to us! The fact that the Onion set up our wedding decor for us was a huge selling point, too. They also have easels and other little things for us at no extra charge! The food at was great, the bartenders were awesome, and everyone raves about how beautiful and fun everything was! We couldn’t image getting married anywhere else!
Reviewed on 05-07-2021
Danielle Weiner (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-01-2021
The Wild Onion was absolutely perfect for our impromptu and immediate wedding! We decided to get married in a month due to my mom's health and it was the first place I thought of when I realized I would be getting married indoors in January. Jamie was beyond kind and helpful throughout the entire process, always quick to respond to an email and around when needed. We did everything ourselves and Jamie was so understanding and helpful with that, letting us in the day before to set up and everything. I am so grateful that we were able to have our ceremony in such a place and we left with some six packs to continue celebrating!
Reviewed on 23-01-2021
Wedding Date 16-01-2021
The Wild Onion was absolutely perfect for our impromptu and immediate wedding! We decided to get married in a month due to my mom's health and it was the first place I thought of when I realized I would be getting married indoors in January. Jamie was beyond kind and helpful throughout the entire process, always quick to respond to an email and around when needed. We did everything ourselves and Jamie was so understanding and helpful with that, letting us in the day before to set up and everything. I am so grateful that we were able to have our ceremony in such a place and we left with some six packs to continue celebrating!
Reviewed on 23-01-2021
Jim Elste (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-12-2019
The Onion Pub and Brewery Great Hall is a beautiful wedding space that was exactly what we wanted. We were married right after Christmas (12/28/19) and the place was decorated beautifully for the holidays. We had both the wedding ceremony and reception in the Great Hall, and the transition from ceremony to dinner was seamless. The space was perfect for our number of guests, but I could see it being a little cramped with more people. Our guests raved about the appetizers and the dinner was good, but not anything special. We worked with Jamie, Tina, and Kirsten for event planning. For the most part everything was handled great on their side, with minor issues here and there. Communication was occasionally a bit challenging because they were undergoing a change in management during our wedding planning. Because we were one of the first weddings under the transitioning management, communication at times was a bit confusing, but I'm certain they will iron things out quickly. Our wait staff and bar tenders were very friendly and did a fantastic job as well. Overall we had the wedding of our dreams at the Onion Pub and would highly recommend them to anyone!
Reviewed on 23-01-2020
Wedding Date 28-12-2019
The Onion Pub and Brewery Great Hall is a beautiful wedding space that was exactly what we wanted. We were married right after Christmas (12/28/19) and the place was decorated beautifully for the holidays. We had both the wedding ceremony and reception in the Great Hall, and the transition from ceremony to dinner was seamless. The space was perfect for our number of guests, but I could see it being a little cramped with more people. Our guests raved about the appetizers and the dinner was good, but not anything special. We worked with Jamie, Tina, and Kirsten for event planning. For the most part everything was handled great on their side, with minor issues here and there. Communication was occasionally a bit challenging because they were undergoing a change in management during our wedding planning. Because we were one of the first weddings under the transitioning management, communication at times was a bit confusing, but I'm certain they will iron things out quickly. Our wait staff and bar tenders were very friendly and did a fantastic job as well. Overall we had the wedding of our dreams at the Onion Pub and would highly recommend them to anyone!
Reviewed on 23-01-2020
Melanie Braun (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-11-2019
This location was perfect for our wedding! We live out of state and needed a place where we could have both the ceremony and reception together. The Onion Pub and Brewery in Lake Barrington, IL had everything we wanted for our ideal wedding, with a little personality mixed in. As we are both beer lovers, the brewery aspect worked out perfect as we included their local beers for our bar package. For those who are not big drinkers, no problem! It's not required, and the Great Hall feels very elegant!The hall was great and allowed us time to go and set up the night before during our rehearsal. They understood all of our requests and accommodated everything.We wanted a fall wedding, so we got married on Black Friday. The pub had put up white lights everywhere which added a little extra touch to the room. For the ceremony the Great Hall was perfect with the double story window and lights. I would not have chosen a different location for my wedding - it was breathtaking!My one caveat was the GM there. Though she was nice in person, her responses to some requests came off quite rude (mainly over email). In person she was very pleasant, but how she approached a few things was not very customer-friendly. Nothing was said that was inappropriate, but if you are looking for a wedding-planner from here, you might want to consider other options.Honestly, as a location, this place is perfect. I am very pleased with this location, and recommend any couple to get married here!
Reviewed on 18-12-2019
Wedding Date 29-11-2019
This location was perfect for our wedding! We live out of state and needed a place where we could have both the ceremony and reception together. The Onion Pub and Brewery in Lake Barrington, IL had everything we wanted for our ideal wedding, with a little personality mixed in. As we are both beer lovers, the brewery aspect worked out perfect as we included their local beers for our bar package. For those who are not big drinkers, no problem! It's not required, and the Great Hall feels very elegant!The hall was great and allowed us time to go and set up the night before during our rehearsal. They understood all of our requests and accommodated everything.We wanted a fall wedding, so we got married on Black Friday. The pub had put up white lights everywhere which added a little extra touch to the room. For the ceremony the Great Hall was perfect with the double story window and lights. I would not have chosen a different location for my wedding - it was breathtaking!My one caveat was the GM there. Though she was nice in person, her responses to some requests came off quite rude (mainly over email). In person she was very pleasant, but how she approached a few things was not very customer-friendly. Nothing was said that was inappropriate, but if you are looking for a wedding-planner from here, you might want to consider other options.Honestly, as a location, this place is perfect. I am very pleased with this location, and recommend any couple to get married here!
Reviewed on 18-12-2019
Taylor Vick (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-11-2019
We held both our ceremony and reception at The Great Hall at The Onion Pub. Everything from the staff, to the venue space, to the food was just perfect. Jamie is such a sweetheart and we loved working with her. Her knowledge and passion for helping people is just contagious and really helped us feel confident that all would go smoothly - and it did! The staff did an amazing job of flipping the ceremony space into the reception space during cocktail hour and the bartenders were so fun and friendly! The atmosphere at The Great Hall is somewhat magical. From the wall of windows and brick walls, to the wood beams and soft lighting, the room was warm, welcoming and romantic. Every aspect of having our wedding at The Onion Pub was just perfect. The room, the food and the staff are beyond comparable. We loved everything about this venue and can't brag enough about it!
Reviewed on 16-12-2019
Wedding Date 23-11-2019
We held both our ceremony and reception at The Great Hall at The Onion Pub. Everything from the staff, to the venue space, to the food was just perfect. Jamie is such a sweetheart and we loved working with her. Her knowledge and passion for helping people is just contagious and really helped us feel confident that all would go smoothly - and it did! The staff did an amazing job of flipping the ceremony space into the reception space during cocktail hour and the bartenders were so fun and friendly! The atmosphere at The Great Hall is somewhat magical. From the wall of windows and brick walls, to the wood beams and soft lighting, the room was warm, welcoming and romantic. Every aspect of having our wedding at The Onion Pub was just perfect. The room, the food and the staff are beyond comparable. We loved everything about this venue and can't brag enough about it!
Reviewed on 16-12-2019
Alyssa Malicki (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-11-2019
The Onion Pub is the best place to have your stress free wedding. Jamie and Sean take care of all the details for you, so you can just sit back and enjoy your day. The food was AMAZING!!!!!! And the cake is included in your venue price so that’s a huge plus for someone throwing a wedding on a budget. Everything is customizable we opted out of Champaign service and wine service to get get a couple extra hours of bar time.
Reviewed on 11-11-2019
Wedding Date 08-11-2019
The Onion Pub is the best place to have your stress free wedding. Jamie and Sean take care of all the details for you, so you can just sit back and enjoy your day. The food was AMAZING!!!!!! And the cake is included in your venue price so that’s a huge plus for someone throwing a wedding on a budget. Everything is customizable we opted out of Champaign service and wine service to get get a couple extra hours of bar time.
Reviewed on 11-11-2019
Kirsten Leslie (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-08-2019
Great Hall at the Onion SURPASSES all expectation!My (Now!) husband and I were so impressed with Jamie, the Manager of the Onion and her whole team! I cannot express enough how lovely this venue is for the price! It's simply beyond expectation! We are a more mature couple - marrying in our late 40's - and we had several unique requests. Jamie met EVERY request, and our wedding was truly one of a kind! We were married outside on the patio in the glow of the August sun. It was warm but so gorgeous with the flowers and \"lake\". As the sun set approached, it became even more beautiful. The bartender was awesome. The beer is fabulous of course, as this is a brewery! And the food was good. The space is big, and you can dance dance dance to your heart's desire. What a grand day and evening! Thank you Jamie!
Reviewed on 23-10-2019
Wedding Date 18-08-2019
Great Hall at the Onion SURPASSES all expectation!My (Now!) husband and I were so impressed with Jamie, the Manager of the Onion and her whole team! I cannot express enough how lovely this venue is for the price! It's simply beyond expectation! We are a more mature couple - marrying in our late 40's - and we had several unique requests. Jamie met EVERY request, and our wedding was truly one of a kind! We were married outside on the patio in the glow of the August sun. It was warm but so gorgeous with the flowers and \"lake\". As the sun set approached, it became even more beautiful. The bartender was awesome. The beer is fabulous of course, as this is a brewery! And the food was good. The space is big, and you can dance dance dance to your heart's desire. What a grand day and evening! Thank you Jamie!
Reviewed on 23-10-2019
Rachel Conroy (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-08-2019
We knew this was the place for us because almost all date nights were here! We sent an email to Jamie and got the planning going!! Jamie was great to work with and had a nice calendar to help you keep track of things you need to take care of! One of the perks is that the Onion Pub works with a great bakery for you so one less thing you have to do! We had a Friday night wedding and it couldn’t of been more perfect! Jamie and her team made sure everything was setup or taken down to keep the evening moving! The food is always amazing and my family even worked with the staff to pull a prank on me. The bar staff did an amazing job to keep everyone with a drink in hand!
Reviewed on 03-09-2019
Wedding Date 09-08-2019
We knew this was the place for us because almost all date nights were here! We sent an email to Jamie and got the planning going!! Jamie was great to work with and had a nice calendar to help you keep track of things you need to take care of! One of the perks is that the Onion Pub works with a great bakery for you so one less thing you have to do! We had a Friday night wedding and it couldn’t of been more perfect! Jamie and her team made sure everything was setup or taken down to keep the evening moving! The food is always amazing and my family even worked with the staff to pull a prank on me. The bar staff did an amazing job to keep everyone with a drink in hand!
Reviewed on 03-09-2019
Emily Kaitis (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-06-2019
We just had our wedding at the Onion Pub, and I could not recommend this venue more. It is so unique and special and was a huge reason why our wedding was so happy and so much fun.The event coordinator, Jamie, was amazing. We booked the Onion Pub about 16 months before our wedding, and over those 16 months, I probably asked Jamie 1,000 questions. She was always kind, positive, and prompt in her response, and seeing her during our consultations was always a pleasure. She also made some recommendations in regards to photographer, florist, and local hotels and all I can say is listen to Jamie. We did take those recommendations, and she really pointed us in the right direction. I don't have a single vendor complaint.Then of course there is the venue itself. It is just so whimsical and beautiful. I love the balcony, the lake, the ivy climbing up the walls, the massive windows in the Great Room. So many of our guests complimented the venue, and it's been great seeing them post up pictures of themselves on the balcony, overlooking the lake or infront of the front mural. I hope it's not bragging to say we had an incredibly fun and beautiful wedding, and I think the charm of the Onion Pub was a massive part of that. And it's so affordable too! Seriously, this place is amazing and we're so grateful we had our wedding there. We highly recommend it!
Reviewed on 03-06-2019
Wedding Date 01-06-2019
We just had our wedding at the Onion Pub, and I could not recommend this venue more. It is so unique and special and was a huge reason why our wedding was so happy and so much fun.The event coordinator, Jamie, was amazing. We booked the Onion Pub about 16 months before our wedding, and over those 16 months, I probably asked Jamie 1,000 questions. She was always kind, positive, and prompt in her response, and seeing her during our consultations was always a pleasure. She also made some recommendations in regards to photographer, florist, and local hotels and all I can say is listen to Jamie. We did take those recommendations, and she really pointed us in the right direction. I don't have a single vendor complaint.Then of course there is the venue itself. It is just so whimsical and beautiful. I love the balcony, the lake, the ivy climbing up the walls, the massive windows in the Great Room. So many of our guests complimented the venue, and it's been great seeing them post up pictures of themselves on the balcony, overlooking the lake or infront of the front mural. I hope it's not bragging to say we had an incredibly fun and beautiful wedding, and I think the charm of the Onion Pub was a massive part of that. And it's so affordable too! Seriously, this place is amazing and we're so grateful we had our wedding there. We highly recommend it!
Reviewed on 03-06-2019
Rachel Smith (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-05-2019
The Onion Pub & Brewery exceeded our expectations. We are so happy with our wedding day! The Onion Pub will hold a special place in our hearts forever now. Jamie is especially someone to acknowledge and thank. She is so professional, organized, and helps every step of the way. If you are nervous about anything on the day of with setting up, you don't need to be, because Jamie takes care of it and makes sure the staff knows exactly what to do and how to set up everything. Thanks, Jamie for making our day so special!!!
Reviewed on 09-05-2019
Wedding Date 04-05-2019
The Onion Pub & Brewery exceeded our expectations. We are so happy with our wedding day! The Onion Pub will hold a special place in our hearts forever now. Jamie is especially someone to acknowledge and thank. She is so professional, organized, and helps every step of the way. If you are nervous about anything on the day of with setting up, you don't need to be, because Jamie takes care of it and makes sure the staff knows exactly what to do and how to set up everything. Thanks, Jamie for making our day so special!!!
Reviewed on 09-05-2019
Emma O'Brien (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-03-2019
We loved having our reception at the Onion! The venue is gorgeous and spacious. Jamie was amazing to work with and I had the utmost confidence in her at all times. Everything went really smoothly and we had a wonderful day.
Reviewed on 16-04-2019
Wedding Date 30-03-2019
We loved having our reception at the Onion! The venue is gorgeous and spacious. Jamie was amazing to work with and I had the utmost confidence in her at all times. Everything went really smoothly and we had a wonderful day.
Reviewed on 16-04-2019
Jessica Miller (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-03-2019
Jamie is the best wedding coordinator! We dropped everything off the night before(guest book, cake topper, centerpieces, misc) and her and her team set everything up perfectly and cleaned it all up after the night was over. She led the guest where they needed to be. The venue is gorgeous too! Only thing I would change are the green chairs because we didn’t want to pay for chair covers. But that’s such a minor thing. Still deserves 5 stars!
Reviewed on 06-04-2019
Wedding Date 23-03-2019
Jamie is the best wedding coordinator! We dropped everything off the night before(guest book, cake topper, centerpieces, misc) and her and her team set everything up perfectly and cleaned it all up after the night was over. She led the guest where they needed to be. The venue is gorgeous too! Only thing I would change are the green chairs because we didn’t want to pay for chair covers. But that’s such a minor thing. Still deserves 5 stars!
Reviewed on 06-04-2019
Julie Stepnoski (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-12-2018
This venue and the staff are all AMAZING! I highly recommend getting married here. My husband and I had the best experience and it all started with the wedding coordinator, Jamie. She is easy to reach, answered all of our questions, and was so easy to work with in the process. Her recommendations were much appreciated to give our guests the best experience. We booked a year out and wanted our ceremony right before our reception. The food is outstanding and the ambiance of the twinkle lights and how the venue is decorated for Christmas made our decision easy to book it for our wedding on December 15th. Our wedding photos were outstanding due to the decorations the venue does. Our guests kept raving about how beautiful it was! The staff set up all of our items we brought for our wedding (place cards, guest book, etc.) and my florist was able to get in as early as 9:30 to come do his part. I was amazed at how beautiful it looked when everything came together. My mouth dropped open as I walked in to see every detail done that I wanted. We offered our guests 3 choices of food for dinner (chicken, pasta, and salmon) and they loved what they chose! They also loved the cake that the venue supplies from a nearby bakery. Very pleased with the design of it as well! They listened to exactly what I wanted. We also went with the craft beer package to give our guests the full experience of being at a brewery. I'd highly recommend this as well since it's fun to pick from so many great brews! The staff was professional, listened to our needs, and was so accommodating. Jamie talked us through the entire planning process making it go seamless (she even helped calm my nerves as I was about to walk down the aisle)! I cannot say enough great things about this venue. Great food, drinks, beautiful venue, not pricey, and it offered my guests a fun time!
Reviewed on 03-01-2019
Wedding Date 15-12-2018
This venue and the staff are all AMAZING! I highly recommend getting married here. My husband and I had the best experience and it all started with the wedding coordinator, Jamie. She is easy to reach, answered all of our questions, and was so easy to work with in the process. Her recommendations were much appreciated to give our guests the best experience. We booked a year out and wanted our ceremony right before our reception. The food is outstanding and the ambiance of the twinkle lights and how the venue is decorated for Christmas made our decision easy to book it for our wedding on December 15th. Our wedding photos were outstanding due to the decorations the venue does. Our guests kept raving about how beautiful it was! The staff set up all of our items we brought for our wedding (place cards, guest book, etc.) and my florist was able to get in as early as 9:30 to come do his part. I was amazed at how beautiful it looked when everything came together. My mouth dropped open as I walked in to see every detail done that I wanted. We offered our guests 3 choices of food for dinner (chicken, pasta, and salmon) and they loved what they chose! They also loved the cake that the venue supplies from a nearby bakery. Very pleased with the design of it as well! They listened to exactly what I wanted. We also went with the craft beer package to give our guests the full experience of being at a brewery. I'd highly recommend this as well since it's fun to pick from so many great brews! The staff was professional, listened to our needs, and was so accommodating. Jamie talked us through the entire planning process making it go seamless (she even helped calm my nerves as I was about to walk down the aisle)! I cannot say enough great things about this venue. Great food, drinks, beautiful venue, not pricey, and it offered my guests a fun time!
Reviewed on 03-01-2019
Nicole Gardi (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-10-2018
We used this space for our ceremony and reception and could not have been happier! Jamie was great to work with through the entire planning process and everything turned out great. 10/10 would absolutely recommend to any brides looking for a fun, unique, affordable venue space!
Reviewed on 31-12-2018
Wedding Date 19-10-2018
We used this space for our ceremony and reception and could not have been happier! Jamie was great to work with through the entire planning process and everything turned out great. 10/10 would absolutely recommend to any brides looking for a fun, unique, affordable venue space!
Reviewed on 31-12-2018
Jessie Hume (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-10-2018
Such an amazing venue!! We cannot say enough good things about the Onion Pub & Brewery! Our day was absolutely perfect thanks to everyone working there. The feel of this venue is beautiful and open, yet so rustic and homey that you don’t even really need many extra decorations. We were able to have our ceremony out on the patio which was stunning! Jamie was there to help us and answer our questions every step of the way! We definitely recommend having your wedding or event here!
Reviewed on 12-11-2018
Wedding Date 13-10-2018
Such an amazing venue!! We cannot say enough good things about the Onion Pub & Brewery! Our day was absolutely perfect thanks to everyone working there. The feel of this venue is beautiful and open, yet so rustic and homey that you don’t even really need many extra decorations. We were able to have our ceremony out on the patio which was stunning! Jamie was there to help us and answer our questions every step of the way! We definitely recommend having your wedding or event here!
Reviewed on 12-11-2018
Rachel Shapiro (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-09-2018
This was such an amazing place to get married! I wish I could give 4.5 stars as there were a few minor issues that did NOT affect the wedding overall, which is why I'm going with 5 stars instead of 4 because I would not have wanted to get married anywhere else. Despite the minor issues.The good: Jamie is such a sweetheart to work with and very flexible! She always got back to us in a timely manor with in depth answers to our questions. There was a bit of a mix-up in terms of centerpieces but after I spoke w/Jamie she corrected it right away. The venue itself is so beautiful and has a very unique vibe, which is absolutely what we were going for. We had our ceremony on the back terrace facing the man-made waterfall and many guests told us it was one of the most beautiful ceremonies they had ever seen. The outside space itself is already landscaped with flowers so we didn't have to worry about paying for additional decorations. The inside of the Great Hall is breathtaking; floor to ceiling windows, high ceilings over the dance floor, exposed wood beams. I loved all of the trees inside with white lights strung up. We were lucky to have good weather but if we would've had to move the ceremony inside it still would have been a gorgeous space. Prior to the ceremony we were even able to take pictures in the actual brewery, which was so cool! Food was excellent, staff was responsive and made sure we were well taken care of. The bad: Man, this place does a lot of weddings. We had to have our rehearsal Friday at 1pm as they had a wedding that night. Additionally they sometimes will run behind if one of their other couples was late or delayed for some reason, and there will likely be tours/rehearsals going on while you meet with staff. Still I'm sure this is the case for many venues and we still felt like they were on top of what we needed and knew us. There was also a miscommunication regarding toasts; we told the onion we wanted parents/maid of honor/best man toasts later in the evening but the DJ informed us he was told they had to be done by a certain time (earlier than we wanted). This was never communicated to us. Again, overall did not affect the evening and we simply adjusted, but it would have been nice to have been told when the toasts needed to be done by as we had gone over the whole timeline for the evening at our final meeting. Finally, the onion's beer is not included in the basic open bar menu. That was fine for us as the add-on helped to meet our minimum, but it seemed strange a brewery wouldn't have their own beer as part of the basic open bar.So small things that may be expected when a venue does a lot of weddings. But our guests raved about The Onion and I am so glad we went with them over one of the local golf courses. I would get married here again in a heart beat!
Reviewed on 03-10-2018
Wedding Date 15-09-2018
This was such an amazing place to get married! I wish I could give 4.5 stars as there were a few minor issues that did NOT affect the wedding overall, which is why I'm going with 5 stars instead of 4 because I would not have wanted to get married anywhere else. Despite the minor issues.The good: Jamie is such a sweetheart to work with and very flexible! She always got back to us in a timely manor with in depth answers to our questions. There was a bit of a mix-up in terms of centerpieces but after I spoke w/Jamie she corrected it right away. The venue itself is so beautiful and has a very unique vibe, which is absolutely what we were going for. We had our ceremony on the back terrace facing the man-made waterfall and many guests told us it was one of the most beautiful ceremonies they had ever seen. The outside space itself is already landscaped with flowers so we didn't have to worry about paying for additional decorations. The inside of the Great Hall is breathtaking; floor to ceiling windows, high ceilings over the dance floor, exposed wood beams. I loved all of the trees inside with white lights strung up. We were lucky to have good weather but if we would've had to move the ceremony inside it still would have been a gorgeous space. Prior to the ceremony we were even able to take pictures in the actual brewery, which was so cool! Food was excellent, staff was responsive and made sure we were well taken care of. The bad: Man, this place does a lot of weddings. We had to have our rehearsal Friday at 1pm as they had a wedding that night. Additionally they sometimes will run behind if one of their other couples was late or delayed for some reason, and there will likely be tours/rehearsals going on while you meet with staff. Still I'm sure this is the case for many venues and we still felt like they were on top of what we needed and knew us. There was also a miscommunication regarding toasts; we told the onion we wanted parents/maid of honor/best man toasts later in the evening but the DJ informed us he was told they had to be done by a certain time (earlier than we wanted). This was never communicated to us. Again, overall did not affect the evening and we simply adjusted, but it would have been nice to have been told when the toasts needed to be done by as we had gone over the whole timeline for the evening at our final meeting. Finally, the onion's beer is not included in the basic open bar menu. That was fine for us as the add-on helped to meet our minimum, but it seemed strange a brewery wouldn't have their own beer as part of the basic open bar.So small things that may be expected when a venue does a lot of weddings. But our guests raved about The Onion and I am so glad we went with them over one of the local golf courses. I would get married here again in a heart beat!
Reviewed on 03-10-2018
Deanna Salasek (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-08-2018
I had my son's rehearsal dinner here and I cannot say enough about how everything was absolutely PERFECT!! I had a buffet, in which the food was delicious! It was hot, fresh, not overcooked nor soggy, even the pasta was cooked al dente'! The room has a rustic décor which is gorgeous! The bar has a wooden canopy that just adds to the rustic décor. Attached to the room has a walkout patio with a waterfall that feeds into a pond. Beautiful! The service was beyond compare!! Enough staff to replenish the food, and clear off dirty plates, and help pack leftovers. The room was set up EXACTLY how I wanted. Jamie, the event coordinator, was organized, easy to work with, always available for questions, and offered expert suggestions. She shows enthusiasm, excitement, and really made me feel important. I wasn't just another person planning an event. I highly recommend this venue for receptions, rehearsal dinners, and showers. I couldn't have chosen a better place! Thank you, Jamie!!!
Reviewed on 13-09-2018
Wedding Date 10-08-2018
I had my son's rehearsal dinner here and I cannot say enough about how everything was absolutely PERFECT!! I had a buffet, in which the food was delicious! It was hot, fresh, not overcooked nor soggy, even the pasta was cooked al dente'! The room has a rustic décor which is gorgeous! The bar has a wooden canopy that just adds to the rustic décor. Attached to the room has a walkout patio with a waterfall that feeds into a pond. Beautiful! The service was beyond compare!! Enough staff to replenish the food, and clear off dirty plates, and help pack leftovers. The room was set up EXACTLY how I wanted. Jamie, the event coordinator, was organized, easy to work with, always available for questions, and offered expert suggestions. She shows enthusiasm, excitement, and really made me feel important. I wasn't just another person planning an event. I highly recommend this venue for receptions, rehearsal dinners, and showers. I couldn't have chosen a better place! Thank you, Jamie!!!
Reviewed on 13-09-2018
Katherine Vacura (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-07-2018
We had our ceremony and reception at the Onion over the summer and could not be happier with everything! Jamie was wonderful to work with - she's organized, has attention to detail and took the time to answer all of our questions. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Our parents arrived at the venue a few hours before the ceremony to ensure everything was set up and the staff had it set up perfectly! They also were very accommodating during the day, double checking with us on timeline if we were ready for the ceremony, bringing a celebratory drink after the ceremony, to super speedy packing up our items at the end of the night. They truly make it easy and low stress!
Reviewed on 19-08-2018
Wedding Date 20-07-2018
We had our ceremony and reception at the Onion over the summer and could not be happier with everything! Jamie was wonderful to work with - she's organized, has attention to detail and took the time to answer all of our questions. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Our parents arrived at the venue a few hours before the ceremony to ensure everything was set up and the staff had it set up perfectly! They also were very accommodating during the day, double checking with us on timeline if we were ready for the ceremony, bringing a celebratory drink after the ceremony, to super speedy packing up our items at the end of the night. They truly make it easy and low stress!
Reviewed on 19-08-2018
Jennifer Hyde (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-04-2018
I am absolutely speechless when it comes to the Onion Pub. I simply cannot say enough for how amazing Jamie and her entire staff were. They made all of my dreams come true and I still hear guests rave about the wonderful time they had. I would not change a single thing about my reception. Jamie is a rock star!
Reviewed on 01-08-2018
Wedding Date 28-04-2018
I am absolutely speechless when it comes to the Onion Pub. I simply cannot say enough for how amazing Jamie and her entire staff were. They made all of my dreams come true and I still hear guests rave about the wonderful time they had. I would not change a single thing about my reception. Jamie is a rock star!
Reviewed on 01-08-2018
Lisa Daniels (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-05-2018
Definitely a five star experience!We got tons of compliments on the venue. How cool is it to get married at a brewery? Everyone loved the beer, the food, the decor... The room was already so beautiful, we hardly had to decorate it at all.They definitely worked hard to make my job easier. They did almost all of the setup, and they even cleaned up and boxed up my stuff so I could pick it up the next day.We chose to get married on a Friday: our guests loved it because they still got to have their entire weekend, and the minimum spend for the event was $3k cheaper... score!Jamie worked with us prior to our event. She was always responsive to emails and helpful in answering our questions and making sure we were ready to go. On the day of the wedding, Jamie was there in the morning, and then Joan took over. That did trip me up a little bit since I hadn't met Joan and wasn't expecting it, but she also did a great job.What I wanted in a wedding venue was a place where I could go and have everything done at once. The Onion did my ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, even my cake (which was delicious by the way). They set up, tore down, even helped manage my guests. I hardly had to do anything at all. 10/10 would recommend. Thanks guys!
Reviewed on 05-06-2018
Wedding Date 25-05-2018
Definitely a five star experience!We got tons of compliments on the venue. How cool is it to get married at a brewery? Everyone loved the beer, the food, the decor... The room was already so beautiful, we hardly had to decorate it at all.They definitely worked hard to make my job easier. They did almost all of the setup, and they even cleaned up and boxed up my stuff so I could pick it up the next day.We chose to get married on a Friday: our guests loved it because they still got to have their entire weekend, and the minimum spend for the event was $3k cheaper... score!Jamie worked with us prior to our event. She was always responsive to emails and helpful in answering our questions and making sure we were ready to go. On the day of the wedding, Jamie was there in the morning, and then Joan took over. That did trip me up a little bit since I hadn't met Joan and wasn't expecting it, but she also did a great job.What I wanted in a wedding venue was a place where I could go and have everything done at once. The Onion did my ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, even my cake (which was delicious by the way). They set up, tore down, even helped manage my guests. I hardly had to do anything at all. 10/10 would recommend. Thanks guys!
Reviewed on 05-06-2018
Shawn Erens (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-10-2017
This venue deserves every star and more. Out of all of the vendors we worked with, the Onion Pub & Brewery was by far the best and easiest choice.Our first interaction was with the wedding coordinator, Jamie. Not only was she extremely pleasant and genuinely excited to help us with our wedding, but she was super accommodating and easy-to-reach. All of our questions were answered in a very timely and efficient way that made planning super easy.Next was the food. We frequent the Onion Pub for their burgers (which are also pretty top notch), but we've never had anything quite like the food prepared for the wedding. We took two of our friends to the tasting and all four of us were simply blown away by the quality. Whenever anyone asked me what I was excited for most, I told them the food. We got the artichoke chicken and chicken with wildrice soup, both of which were a big hit for the guests. The vegetarians got a pasta dish and beer cheese soup that I'm still hearing raving compliments about weeks after the wedding. And the cake! The Onion worked with a bakery (Jarosch Bakery in Elk Grove, I believe) to get us a cake for the wedding that was better than I could have imagined.On the day of the wedding, all of our tables and little items were set up perfectly in a way that was even better than we had imagined. Although we had a wreath and candle for the centerpieces, we were able to use their mirrors and tea light candles to provide an amazing display for each table.Finally, the service. Everything, from the meal delivery to the bar service, to the coordination was better than the best. Food was delivered on time and efficiently. Guests who had questions or concerns (there are a few in every wedding) were addressed to promptly. Staff checked in with the bride and I a number of times to ensure that we were ok. Everything was just incredible.I wish I could give more starts for the Onion Pub and Brewery, and for Jamie, who was just the best person to work with.
Reviewed on 02-11-2017
Wedding Date 15-10-2017
This venue deserves every star and more. Out of all of the vendors we worked with, the Onion Pub & Brewery was by far the best and easiest choice.Our first interaction was with the wedding coordinator, Jamie. Not only was she extremely pleasant and genuinely excited to help us with our wedding, but she was super accommodating and easy-to-reach. All of our questions were answered in a very timely and efficient way that made planning super easy.Next was the food. We frequent the Onion Pub for their burgers (which are also pretty top notch), but we've never had anything quite like the food prepared for the wedding. We took two of our friends to the tasting and all four of us were simply blown away by the quality. Whenever anyone asked me what I was excited for most, I told them the food. We got the artichoke chicken and chicken with wildrice soup, both of which were a big hit for the guests. The vegetarians got a pasta dish and beer cheese soup that I'm still hearing raving compliments about weeks after the wedding. And the cake! The Onion worked with a bakery (Jarosch Bakery in Elk Grove, I believe) to get us a cake for the wedding that was better than I could have imagined.On the day of the wedding, all of our tables and little items were set up perfectly in a way that was even better than we had imagined. Although we had a wreath and candle for the centerpieces, we were able to use their mirrors and tea light candles to provide an amazing display for each table.Finally, the service. Everything, from the meal delivery to the bar service, to the coordination was better than the best. Food was delivered on time and efficiently. Guests who had questions or concerns (there are a few in every wedding) were addressed to promptly. Staff checked in with the bride and I a number of times to ensure that we were ok. Everything was just incredible.I wish I could give more starts for the Onion Pub and Brewery, and for Jamie, who was just the best person to work with.
Reviewed on 02-11-2017
Camille Stowe (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-10-2017
The Onion Pub was amazing! Jamie was so helpful with all our questions and easy to get ahold of. Our wedding was gorgeous and our guest raved about everything. Food was amazing, drinks were amazing. I don’t have one single complaint. The staff check in with my husband and I often to see if we needed anything. I would do my wedding with them all over again.
Reviewed on 17-10-2017
Wedding Date 14-10-2017
The Onion Pub was amazing! Jamie was so helpful with all our questions and easy to get ahold of. Our wedding was gorgeous and our guest raved about everything. Food was amazing, drinks were amazing. I don’t have one single complaint. The staff check in with my husband and I often to see if we needed anything. I would do my wedding with them all over again.
Reviewed on 17-10-2017
Iris Gertz (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-03-2018
If more stars were available I would rate The Onion 10 stars. Everyone from the event planner to the wait staff, bartenders, coordinators were incredible!! Never a problem with communicating our concerns were addressed without issue. The food was incredible! I cannot rave about The Onion Pub and Brewery enough. The Grand Room is a perfect venue.
Reviewed on 10-10-2017
Wedding Date 18-03-2018
If more stars were available I would rate The Onion 10 stars. Everyone from the event planner to the wait staff, bartenders, coordinators were incredible!! Never a problem with communicating our concerns were addressed without issue. The food was incredible! I cannot rave about The Onion Pub and Brewery enough. The Grand Room is a perfect venue.
Reviewed on 10-10-2017
Deidre Schibelka (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-06-2017
We had our wedding at the Onion Pub and it was perfect!!! Everything was beautiful and Jamie was a big help organizing the day. We wanted to do it all over again the next day because we had so much fun and it went so quickly. Highly recommend!!!
Reviewed on 02-10-2017
Wedding Date 17-06-2017
We had our wedding at the Onion Pub and it was perfect!!! Everything was beautiful and Jamie was a big help organizing the day. We wanted to do it all over again the next day because we had so much fun and it went so quickly. Highly recommend!!!
Reviewed on 02-10-2017
A R (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-12-2016
We were married in the Onion Brewery and Pub on 12.17.16 and it was our DREAM wedding. It completely exceeded our expectations and was absolutely stunning!!! As two doctors in residency, my husband and I needed to find a venue that was flexible in communication and open to direction, without requiring too much hands on time. Jamie at the Onion was fantastic to work with- she always responded promptly to emails, adhered to the timeline, and communicated throughout the process. We had a winter wedding and had a very specific vision for our big day :) Jamie made that vision come to life! I provided pictures of my ideas and she executed the displays beautifully. The Great Hall was shimmering with lights and greenery, completely embodied our Winter Whimsical Wedding! The staff was super helpful and made sure the day ran smoothly. All the vendors commented on enjoying working with the Onion and I see why- wonderful venue, great staff. We will cherish our memories there forever!
Reviewed on 11-07-2017
Wedding Date 17-12-2016
We were married in the Onion Brewery and Pub on 12.17.16 and it was our DREAM wedding. It completely exceeded our expectations and was absolutely stunning!!! As two doctors in residency, my husband and I needed to find a venue that was flexible in communication and open to direction, without requiring too much hands on time. Jamie at the Onion was fantastic to work with- she always responded promptly to emails, adhered to the timeline, and communicated throughout the process. We had a winter wedding and had a very specific vision for our big day :) Jamie made that vision come to life! I provided pictures of my ideas and she executed the displays beautifully. The Great Hall was shimmering with lights and greenery, completely embodied our Winter Whimsical Wedding! The staff was super helpful and made sure the day ran smoothly. All the vendors commented on enjoying working with the Onion and I see why- wonderful venue, great staff. We will cherish our memories there forever!
Reviewed on 11-07-2017
Jamie Karas (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-06-2017
I always wanted to get married outside and when we saw they had a little waterfall outback I was in love with this place! But as we toured the rest of the space, I realized that the longer I stood in their Great Hall, the more I saw us getting married inside. We left our first meeting knowing that this was the place for us (we saw two other venues after this on the same day and they couldn't compare). They were always quick to respond to any questions we had and super friendly and accommodating. There was a little issue day of with some of the restaurant guests going out onto the patio (you have to walk through the Great Hall to get there) as we were trying to get photos done before the ceremony and some guests getting into the space before we were ready, but that got resolved quickly.They made everything run so smoothly; I'm glad I didn't waste money on a day of coordinator! Jamie (one of the Event Coordinators) was absolutely lovely and came to get me when it was time for the ceremony and fixed my dress before I walked down the aisle. As soon as the ceremony was done, she whisked us away to the bridal suite so my new husband and I could have a moment alone together. Prefect ceremony. 10/10 would do it here again.
Reviewed on 22-06-2017
Wedding Date 02-06-2017
I always wanted to get married outside and when we saw they had a little waterfall outback I was in love with this place! But as we toured the rest of the space, I realized that the longer I stood in their Great Hall, the more I saw us getting married inside. We left our first meeting knowing that this was the place for us (we saw two other venues after this on the same day and they couldn't compare). They were always quick to respond to any questions we had and super friendly and accommodating. There was a little issue day of with some of the restaurant guests going out onto the patio (you have to walk through the Great Hall to get there) as we were trying to get photos done before the ceremony and some guests getting into the space before we were ready, but that got resolved quickly.They made everything run so smoothly; I'm glad I didn't waste money on a day of coordinator! Jamie (one of the Event Coordinators) was absolutely lovely and came to get me when it was time for the ceremony and fixed my dress before I walked down the aisle. As soon as the ceremony was done, she whisked us away to the bridal suite so my new husband and I could have a moment alone together. Prefect ceremony. 10/10 would do it here again.
Reviewed on 22-06-2017
Allie MacDonald (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-01-2017
We had our reception at the Onion and we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out! Jamie was great to work with throughout the whole planning process. She was organized, responsive, and flexible. We loved that so much was included in the wedding package - bar, food, linens, cake - so we didn't have to contract other vendors. I had a lot of DIY touches, including my own centerpieces, and they did all of the set up and take down for us (with other venues were not willing to do). On the day of, we had two coordinators there with us who worked with our DJ to keep the reception timeline running smoothly. They checked in several times with both us and our parents to make sure we had everything we needed. The food was delicious and everyone loved the craft beer and cocktails at the bar. And, they didn't hesitate to accommodate some tricky food requests from our guests. The venue looked beautiful - we had a winter wedding so the sun had set by the time the reception started and we loved all of the twinkle lights inside. The space also had great places for photos -we took photos outside on the deck and inside the brewery. The planning process was completely stress free with the Onion and they day of experience did not disappoint. Great venue!
Reviewed on 24-03-2017
Wedding Date 28-01-2017
We had our reception at the Onion and we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out! Jamie was great to work with throughout the whole planning process. She was organized, responsive, and flexible. We loved that so much was included in the wedding package - bar, food, linens, cake - so we didn't have to contract other vendors. I had a lot of DIY touches, including my own centerpieces, and they did all of the set up and take down for us (with other venues were not willing to do). On the day of, we had two coordinators there with us who worked with our DJ to keep the reception timeline running smoothly. They checked in several times with both us and our parents to make sure we had everything we needed. The food was delicious and everyone loved the craft beer and cocktails at the bar. And, they didn't hesitate to accommodate some tricky food requests from our guests. The venue looked beautiful - we had a winter wedding so the sun had set by the time the reception started and we loved all of the twinkle lights inside. The space also had great places for photos -we took photos outside on the deck and inside the brewery. The planning process was completely stress free with the Onion and they day of experience did not disappoint. Great venue!
Reviewed on 24-03-2017
Amanda Hughes (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-10-2018
My fiance and I were so incredibly disappointed! We had heard great things about the pub and saw the beautiful pictures online and hoped The Great Hall was where we would hold our wedding ceremony and reception. However, even within the first few emails I exchanged with the Event Coordinator, Jamie, I could tell things were a little off. Despite poor email interaction, we still wanted to see the venue we had been hearing so much about. We finally had our tour and we were literally in and out in less than 10 minutes. We were showed the Great Hall, the patio and bridal suite. I was then handed a folder of information that I'm sure could be found on their website. I had asked if we were going to go through the information with her (as that has been the standard practice at all of our other venue tours), but she said no, that she didn't normally walk the couples through it but we could review it at home and contact her if we had any questions. My fiance and I were dumbfounded that she really wasn't going to provide us with any other information - she just stood blankly staring at me until I said I didn't have any other questions (and how could I have more questions when I didn't even know what information was included in the handout I had be given). She then said bye and didn't even walk us out to the front of the restaurant. If she couldn't be bothered to spend more than 10 minutes with us when we are going to potentially be spending thousands ($13,000 minimum on Saturdays), I can't even imagine working with her to plan our wedding! I honestly don't know how people are even getting to the point of holding their wedding at the Great Hall to leave such great reviews about it. That attitude and lack of professionalism might be okay for others, but we were hoping for a bit more. We ended up eating at the pub after our 'tour' and as we sat there I saw 3 other couples file in and out (about 10 minutes each). The folks at the Great Hall/Onion Pub are not interested in making the couples feel special, they're just trying to filter through as many people as possible in a day hoping that someone will agree to work with them. Ultimately the venue looks beautiful, the food is great, but the thought of having to rely on Jamie to help coordinate our wedding is frightening. I hope they change their methods soon so others aren't as disappointed as we were. If they focused a little more on each couple to make them feel 'special' (it is their wedding for goodness sake!), or at the bare minimum spent the time to walk through the pricing and wedding packages, I think this venue has the potential to be great.
Reviewed on 04-02-2017
Wedding Date 06-10-2018
My fiance and I were so incredibly disappointed! We had heard great things about the pub and saw the beautiful pictures online and hoped The Great Hall was where we would hold our wedding ceremony and reception. However, even within the first few emails I exchanged with the Event Coordinator, Jamie, I could tell things were a little off. Despite poor email interaction, we still wanted to see the venue we had been hearing so much about. We finally had our tour and we were literally in and out in less than 10 minutes. We were showed the Great Hall, the patio and bridal suite. I was then handed a folder of information that I'm sure could be found on their website. I had asked if we were going to go through the information with her (as that has been the standard practice at all of our other venue tours), but she said no, that she didn't normally walk the couples through it but we could review it at home and contact her if we had any questions. My fiance and I were dumbfounded that she really wasn't going to provide us with any other information - she just stood blankly staring at me until I said I didn't have any other questions (and how could I have more questions when I didn't even know what information was included in the handout I had be given). She then said bye and didn't even walk us out to the front of the restaurant. If she couldn't be bothered to spend more than 10 minutes with us when we are going to potentially be spending thousands ($13,000 minimum on Saturdays), I can't even imagine working with her to plan our wedding! I honestly don't know how people are even getting to the point of holding their wedding at the Great Hall to leave such great reviews about it. That attitude and lack of professionalism might be okay for others, but we were hoping for a bit more. We ended up eating at the pub after our 'tour' and as we sat there I saw 3 other couples file in and out (about 10 minutes each). The folks at the Great Hall/Onion Pub are not interested in making the couples feel special, they're just trying to filter through as many people as possible in a day hoping that someone will agree to work with them. Ultimately the venue looks beautiful, the food is great, but the thought of having to rely on Jamie to help coordinate our wedding is frightening. I hope they change their methods soon so others aren't as disappointed as we were. If they focused a little more on each couple to make them feel 'special' (it is their wedding for goodness sake!), or at the bare minimum spent the time to walk through the pricing and wedding packages, I think this venue has the potential to be great.
Reviewed on 04-02-2017
Kristi G (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-10-2016
Overall, our experience with the Onion Pub as a reception venue was positive. Everything at our reception went smoothly and the food was delicious! However, we were never made to feel like our big day was very special. In the meetings leading up to the wedding, we were never offered any complimentary food, drinks, or even water. The day of the wedding, our wedding coordinator was nowhere to be seen and the next day when we went to pick up our decorations, we were not asked how everything went. While everything went smoothly, it would have been nice to have been treated as though our big day was just that, a big day.
Reviewed on 27-11-2016
Wedding Date 15-10-2016
Overall, our experience with the Onion Pub as a reception venue was positive. Everything at our reception went smoothly and the food was delicious! However, we were never made to feel like our big day was very special. In the meetings leading up to the wedding, we were never offered any complimentary food, drinks, or even water. The day of the wedding, our wedding coordinator was nowhere to be seen and the next day when we went to pick up our decorations, we were not asked how everything went. While everything went smoothly, it would have been nice to have been treated as though our big day was just that, a big day.
Reviewed on 27-11-2016
Fran Tritthardt (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-12-2017
Beautiful space!!!!
Reviewed on 31-10-2016
Wedding Date 28-12-2017
Beautiful space!!!!
Reviewed on 31-10-2016
Caleb Phelps (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-08-2016
Our wedding day was absolutely perfect! Every interaction we had with Jamie or Onion Pub staff was great from the moment we signed our contract until we picked everything up the following day. Not only was Jamie the best coordinator, but the entire staff involved without wedding day was beyond helpful and positive. their skill speaks for itself and is proven by how far our they are booked for events such as weddings. Jamie and her team did such an amazing job setting up the entire venue with the basic descriptions we provided and made the space perfect! I wish we could do it all over again! Thank you for everything you and your team did to help make our day so memorable!
Reviewed on 18-09-2016
Wedding Date 27-08-2016
Our wedding day was absolutely perfect! Every interaction we had with Jamie or Onion Pub staff was great from the moment we signed our contract until we picked everything up the following day. Not only was Jamie the best coordinator, but the entire staff involved without wedding day was beyond helpful and positive. their skill speaks for itself and is proven by how far our they are booked for events such as weddings. Jamie and her team did such an amazing job setting up the entire venue with the basic descriptions we provided and made the space perfect! I wish we could do it all over again! Thank you for everything you and your team did to help make our day so memorable!
Reviewed on 18-09-2016
Lauren Wolk (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-07-2016
We had our rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception all at the Onion Pub at the beginning of this month and had such a positive experience! Our coordinator, Jamie, was so flexible and organized throughout the entire process. She was honest and helped us make informed decisions while keeping everything affordable. She kept up with communication and responded to all emails and calls in a reasonable amount of time. The staff (bartenders and servers) at the reception were incredible. We received so many compliments on their professionalism and customer service. This is a beautiful and affordable venue for Northern Illinois and I would highly recommend it to future couples!
Reviewed on 13-07-2016
Wedding Date 01-07-2016
We had our rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception all at the Onion Pub at the beginning of this month and had such a positive experience! Our coordinator, Jamie, was so flexible and organized throughout the entire process. She was honest and helped us make informed decisions while keeping everything affordable. She kept up with communication and responded to all emails and calls in a reasonable amount of time. The staff (bartenders and servers) at the reception were incredible. We received so many compliments on their professionalism and customer service. This is a beautiful and affordable venue for Northern Illinois and I would highly recommend it to future couples!
Reviewed on 13-07-2016
Amanda Wind (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-11-2015
This venue is amazing. The wedding coordinators were upfront about everything and responded quickly to our emails and phone calls throughout the process. The staff will set up and breakdown your centerpieces and decorations and the bartenders really take care of the guests. It is a unique space with excellent craft beer and we loved our wedding day here. Weekends book up quickly so contact them ASAP to schedule your wedding! AND just a note- if you do choose Onion Pub, DO NOT use Holiday Inn and Suites Lake Zurich for your hotel block.
Reviewed on 10-07-2016
Wedding Date 21-11-2015
This venue is amazing. The wedding coordinators were upfront about everything and responded quickly to our emails and phone calls throughout the process. The staff will set up and breakdown your centerpieces and decorations and the bartenders really take care of the guests. It is a unique space with excellent craft beer and we loved our wedding day here. Weekends book up quickly so contact them ASAP to schedule your wedding! AND just a note- if you do choose Onion Pub, DO NOT use Holiday Inn and Suites Lake Zurich for your hotel block.
Reviewed on 10-07-2016
Bri Terranova (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-06-2016
This reception venue is stunning both inside and out. Everyone commented on how beautiful it was, and everyone loved the craft beer available. Jamie was amazing to work with and was helpful every step of the way. We enjoyed spending time at the pub and with such good food we got dinner most nights we were there doing wedding stuff. While there were a couple hiccups with food running a tiny bit behind, and our beers not being opened for our beer toast after our thank you speech, which we just had to wait for a waiter to grab one and sneak over to fill our glasses, this was the most beautiful venue. Don't miss out on the patio out back as well, my wedding was on a good night and most guests were out there (smokers and not).
Reviewed on 05-07-2016
Wedding Date 17-06-2016
This reception venue is stunning both inside and out. Everyone commented on how beautiful it was, and everyone loved the craft beer available. Jamie was amazing to work with and was helpful every step of the way. We enjoyed spending time at the pub and with such good food we got dinner most nights we were there doing wedding stuff. While there were a couple hiccups with food running a tiny bit behind, and our beers not being opened for our beer toast after our thank you speech, which we just had to wait for a waiter to grab one and sneak over to fill our glasses, this was the most beautiful venue. Don't miss out on the patio out back as well, my wedding was on a good night and most guests were out there (smokers and not).
Reviewed on 05-07-2016
Alise Kuhn (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-06-2016
Best wedding ever! Jamie was a doll to work with and all the staff were so helpful. Every one loved our location and we did too! Everything was perfect because of them!
Reviewed on 22-06-2016
Wedding Date 10-06-2016
Best wedding ever! Jamie was a doll to work with and all the staff were so helpful. Every one loved our location and we did too! Everything was perfect because of them!
Reviewed on 22-06-2016
Erin Hallerberg (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-11-2015
My wedding at The Onion Pub was gorgeous. Since we got married between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the staff put up lights everywhere and a beautiful Christmas tree at the front of the venue. Jamie and Jody were so helpful throughout the whole process, working around our schedule. I live out of town and they were wonderful about making time on the weekends or offering virtual/email meetings. Then on the day of the wedding, the entire staff was incredibly helpful and nice (the bartenders were especially great). I would definitely recommend this venue, for your ceremony and/or reception.
Reviewed on 20-03-2016
Wedding Date 27-11-2015
My wedding at The Onion Pub was gorgeous. Since we got married between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the staff put up lights everywhere and a beautiful Christmas tree at the front of the venue. Jamie and Jody were so helpful throughout the whole process, working around our schedule. I live out of town and they were wonderful about making time on the weekends or offering virtual/email meetings. Then on the day of the wedding, the entire staff was incredibly helpful and nice (the bartenders were especially great). I would definitely recommend this venue, for your ceremony and/or reception.
Reviewed on 20-03-2016
Martha Ortinau (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-10-2015
We went with The Great Hall at the Onion Pub and Brewery for our wedding reception. It was a complete hit with everyone! The space is absolutely stunning, especially in the evening with those huge glass walls. Plenty of room on the dance floor, which was wonderful for our 100-person wedding. Jamie and Jody, the event coordinators, were very nice and easy to work with. The packages they offer for different food/drink options was quite nice and everyone loved the food. One of my groom's requests was \"I want great food\" and they certainly delivered. It was also nice that they pair with Jarosch Bakery (they made my parents' wedding cake!) and there were tons of options for the flavor, filling, and icing. One of the things we loved about this venue was that there aren't many places like it. We didn't want a standard \"banquet hall\" and this place has such a unique feeling to it. It's also got indoor and outdoor space, which is great to step outside when it gets a little warm from dancing. They have wonderful food options, wonderful service, and a beautiful setting for it. I would definitely recommend the Onion Pub & Brewery for anyone considering the Great Hall for a wedding reception.
Reviewed on 08-12-2015
Wedding Date 31-10-2015
We went with The Great Hall at the Onion Pub and Brewery for our wedding reception. It was a complete hit with everyone! The space is absolutely stunning, especially in the evening with those huge glass walls. Plenty of room on the dance floor, which was wonderful for our 100-person wedding. Jamie and Jody, the event coordinators, were very nice and easy to work with. The packages they offer for different food/drink options was quite nice and everyone loved the food. One of my groom's requests was \"I want great food\" and they certainly delivered. It was also nice that they pair with Jarosch Bakery (they made my parents' wedding cake!) and there were tons of options for the flavor, filling, and icing. One of the things we loved about this venue was that there aren't many places like it. We didn't want a standard \"banquet hall\" and this place has such a unique feeling to it. It's also got indoor and outdoor space, which is great to step outside when it gets a little warm from dancing. They have wonderful food options, wonderful service, and a beautiful setting for it. I would definitely recommend the Onion Pub & Brewery for anyone considering the Great Hall for a wedding reception.
Reviewed on 08-12-2015
Elizabeth Hausheer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-04-2015
We couldn't be happier with our wedding ceremony and reception at The Onion Pub! This was the first (and only!) venue we looked at for our wedding, and we loved it instantly thanks to the beautiful space, delicious food, and fantastic staff. Jamie and Jody clearly have lots of experience in planning and organizing weddings, which was super helpful in planning our big day. On the day of the wedding, everyone at The Onion was extremely attentive, with everything from helping the family to string lights and decorate the room, to making sure all of us stayed well hydrated, to straightening out my dress and train just before I walked down the aisle! If you want a \"one stop shop\" with venue, food, liquor, etc. for your wedding ceremony and reception, The Onion is a must-see.
Reviewed on 07-05-2015
Wedding Date 18-04-2015
We couldn't be happier with our wedding ceremony and reception at The Onion Pub! This was the first (and only!) venue we looked at for our wedding, and we loved it instantly thanks to the beautiful space, delicious food, and fantastic staff. Jamie and Jody clearly have lots of experience in planning and organizing weddings, which was super helpful in planning our big day. On the day of the wedding, everyone at The Onion was extremely attentive, with everything from helping the family to string lights and decorate the room, to making sure all of us stayed well hydrated, to straightening out my dress and train just before I walked down the aisle! If you want a \"one stop shop\" with venue, food, liquor, etc. for your wedding ceremony and reception, The Onion is a must-see.
Reviewed on 07-05-2015
Martha Buehler (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-01-2015
We just had our winter wedding at the Onion and it blew me away! The room was so beautiful, and the staff was wonderful - working with Jamie and Jody made everything so easy. They were accommodating, flexible, and really worked with us to make the day as special and lovely as possible. It exceeded my imagination in every possible way, and I absolutely recommend them to anyone getting married in the Barrington area.
Reviewed on 26-01-2015
Wedding Date 24-01-2015
We just had our winter wedding at the Onion and it blew me away! The room was so beautiful, and the staff was wonderful - working with Jamie and Jody made everything so easy. They were accommodating, flexible, and really worked with us to make the day as special and lovely as possible. It exceeded my imagination in every possible way, and I absolutely recommend them to anyone getting married in the Barrington area.
Reviewed on 26-01-2015
Vanessa Member (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-11-2014
We had our wedding ceremony, reception and brunch at the Onion. Jody and Jamie were great to work with - extremely accomodating and making sure every detail was taken care of. They had the bakery make a custom cake for us at no additional charge. The guests loved the brunch food and we got so many compliments on the venue. The hall only accomodates one event so you feel special. While the location is out of the way of the city, everything else about it is fantastic. We had a winter wedding so couldn't take advantage of the patio but it looked great inside with the wood decor. We saw a wedding at night and it looked beautiful all lit up. Our event was during the day and with the big windows it created a great backdrop for our ceremony. We couldn't have been happier.
Reviewed on 27-12-2014
Wedding Date 30-11-2014
We had our wedding ceremony, reception and brunch at the Onion. Jody and Jamie were great to work with - extremely accomodating and making sure every detail was taken care of. They had the bakery make a custom cake for us at no additional charge. The guests loved the brunch food and we got so many compliments on the venue. The hall only accomodates one event so you feel special. While the location is out of the way of the city, everything else about it is fantastic. We had a winter wedding so couldn't take advantage of the patio but it looked great inside with the wood decor. We saw a wedding at night and it looked beautiful all lit up. Our event was during the day and with the big windows it created a great backdrop for our ceremony. We couldn't have been happier.
Reviewed on 27-12-2014
caitlin matz (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-11-2014
The Onion Pub is perfection. The employees (the managers, the wedding planners, the bar tenders, the servers. literally everyone that works there) are absolutely fabulous.\r\rI was in such good hands with the wedding coordinators Jamie and Jody. The Manager on staff the day of my wedding, I believe her name was Gene, was such a sweetheart. \r\rI feel so blessed to have chosen this spot for both ceremony and reception. I wish I lived closer because I'd be there every weekend for the delicious beers and foods.\r\rCannot stress it enough-- this place is a dream come true.
Reviewed on 04-12-2014
Wedding Date 29-11-2014
The Onion Pub is perfection. The employees (the managers, the wedding planners, the bar tenders, the servers. literally everyone that works there) are absolutely fabulous.\r\rI was in such good hands with the wedding coordinators Jamie and Jody. The Manager on staff the day of my wedding, I believe her name was Gene, was such a sweetheart. \r\rI feel so blessed to have chosen this spot for both ceremony and reception. I wish I lived closer because I'd be there every weekend for the delicious beers and foods.\r\rCannot stress it enough-- this place is a dream come true.
Reviewed on 04-12-2014
Katie Owen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-08-2014
\rMy fiance has been to a lot of weddings and really wanted something different.. which is exactly what we found at The Onion Pub & Brewery. After going to many reception sites, we were blown away by the kindness and helpfulness of everyone at The Onion Pub. Jamie and Jody are the two ladies who are the behind the scenes magicians that make everything happen. From day one, they help with planning and arranging everything. It's like having a wedding planner but better because they know the in's and out's of their restaurant. They were so accommodating with the foods we wanted to have, the decorations we wanted to be set out. Having Jamie there on the wedding day made everything amazing and it was perfect! I didn't have to worry about anything on the wedding day - and everyone went on and on about what a beautiful venue it was. You have got to see this place in person! You won't be disappointed.
Reviewed on 08-11-2014
Wedding Date 30-08-2014
\rMy fiance has been to a lot of weddings and really wanted something different.. which is exactly what we found at The Onion Pub & Brewery. After going to many reception sites, we were blown away by the kindness and helpfulness of everyone at The Onion Pub. Jamie and Jody are the two ladies who are the behind the scenes magicians that make everything happen. From day one, they help with planning and arranging everything. It's like having a wedding planner but better because they know the in's and out's of their restaurant. They were so accommodating with the foods we wanted to have, the decorations we wanted to be set out. Having Jamie there on the wedding day made everything amazing and it was perfect! I didn't have to worry about anything on the wedding day - and everyone went on and on about what a beautiful venue it was. You have got to see this place in person! You won't be disappointed.
Reviewed on 08-11-2014
miesoo (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-07-2014
My daughter had her wedding ceremony and reception at The Onion two weeks ago. I can't say enough good about this venue. The wedding coordinators, Jody and Jamie were wonderful. They are a great team. All the staff were friendly and helpful. They were always willing to make - accomodations - add an extra table, or whatever. The venue is beautiful. The venue is a wonderful place to have the wedding and reception. I really liked how beautiful the place was. It had an outside patio so guests could go in or out and our guests enjoyed this. The reception space was large enough to be comfortable and a special room for the bride and bridesmaids to get ready. The food was great. We had chicken bruschetta and the ribeye. My husband and I thought the food was cooked wonderfully. My husband stated his steak couldn't have been cooked better and the chicken was very tender. The cream of chicken soup was wonderful. The broccoli and asparagus were cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone planning a wedding. It will not disappoint!
Reviewed on 25-07-2014
Wedding Date 11-07-2014
My daughter had her wedding ceremony and reception at The Onion two weeks ago. I can't say enough good about this venue. The wedding coordinators, Jody and Jamie were wonderful. They are a great team. All the staff were friendly and helpful. They were always willing to make - accomodations - add an extra table, or whatever. The venue is beautiful. The venue is a wonderful place to have the wedding and reception. I really liked how beautiful the place was. It had an outside patio so guests could go in or out and our guests enjoyed this. The reception space was large enough to be comfortable and a special room for the bride and bridesmaids to get ready. The food was great. We had chicken bruschetta and the ribeye. My husband and I thought the food was cooked wonderfully. My husband stated his steak couldn't have been cooked better and the chicken was very tender. The cream of chicken soup was wonderful. The broccoli and asparagus were cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone planning a wedding. It will not disappoint!
Reviewed on 25-07-2014
Lindsay S (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-10-2013
We invited our parents and wedding party to the Onion for dinner. The Onion does not take reservations, but they told us to call ahead when we were on our way. Despite our large group size (and being a Friday), our table was ready when we arrived!\r\rThe wait staff was very friendly and did a wonderful job getting our drinks and appetizers. The food was delicious, cooked perfectly, and ready all at the same time.\r\rEven though it was a busy night at the Pub, the staff was always stopping by to make sure we were doing fine. They also did not make us feel like we had to rush to get their table cleared.\r\rOverall, a wonderful dinner for everyone!
Reviewed on 25-10-2013
Wedding Date 05-10-2013
We invited our parents and wedding party to the Onion for dinner. The Onion does not take reservations, but they told us to call ahead when we were on our way. Despite our large group size (and being a Friday), our table was ready when we arrived!\r\rThe wait staff was very friendly and did a wonderful job getting our drinks and appetizers. The food was delicious, cooked perfectly, and ready all at the same time.\r\rEven though it was a busy night at the Pub, the staff was always stopping by to make sure we were doing fine. They also did not make us feel like we had to rush to get their table cleared.\r\rOverall, a wonderful dinner for everyone!
Reviewed on 25-10-2013
Liesl O'Kane (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-04-2013
The outside is quaint--which will complete stun your guests when they enter the Great Room, where our wedding happened. The ambiance, working with the coordinators, food, alcohol, and service was all absolutely amazing for our wedding. Jody and Jamie are a phenomenal team. I loved getting married at this venue so much that I wish I were a guest at my own wedding. It's more gorgeous than any hotel and the prices were reasonable for the amount of food and alcohol that are included in the pricing package. You will have a wonderful time here as a guest or as a bride. I promise.
Reviewed on 14-05-2013
Wedding Date 27-04-2013
The outside is quaint--which will complete stun your guests when they enter the Great Room, where our wedding happened. The ambiance, working with the coordinators, food, alcohol, and service was all absolutely amazing for our wedding. Jody and Jamie are a phenomenal team. I loved getting married at this venue so much that I wish I were a guest at my own wedding. It's more gorgeous than any hotel and the prices were reasonable for the amount of food and alcohol that are included in the pricing package. You will have a wonderful time here as a guest or as a bride. I promise.
Reviewed on 14-05-2013
Luci Ottaviano (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-11-2012
My fiance said it best when he told Jody, the wedding coordinator, that she set the tone for our entire wedding planning process. She was so easy to work with and made our entire wedding stress free and enjoyable. I highly recommend Jody and her staff! The food was superbly cooked--we got many many compliments throughout the night, the staff was efficient and they made the reception go off without a hitch, the reception hall is fun, quirky, and beautiful. The room comfortably accommodated our 215 guest reception. I absolutely loved it!
Reviewed on 21-11-2012
Wedding Date 11-11-2012
My fiance said it best when he told Jody, the wedding coordinator, that she set the tone for our entire wedding planning process. She was so easy to work with and made our entire wedding stress free and enjoyable. I highly recommend Jody and her staff! The food was superbly cooked--we got many many compliments throughout the night, the staff was efficient and they made the reception go off without a hitch, the reception hall is fun, quirky, and beautiful. The room comfortably accommodated our 215 guest reception. I absolutely loved it!
Reviewed on 21-11-2012
Lauren Liles (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-10-2012
The onion pub was perfect for our wedding, it is beautiful there and we had no complaints. Jody and Pat were a lot of help, very friendly, easy to get ahold of, and they love their job. We got a lot of compliments on how pretty and unique our venue was.
Reviewed on 04-11-2012
Wedding Date 20-10-2012
The onion pub was perfect for our wedding, it is beautiful there and we had no complaints. Jody and Pat were a lot of help, very friendly, easy to get ahold of, and they love their job. We got a lot of compliments on how pretty and unique our venue was.
Reviewed on 04-11-2012
Mallory Burdick (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-06-2012
Let me start off by saying I LOVED my wedding. The day went perfectly and I wouldn't change anything about how the day itself went. This venue is beautiful and the beer is some of the best in a brewpub in the Chicago suburbs. Especially if you have a larger wedding (ours was 140) and want good beer, the Onion is a great choice.\r\rThe planning process caused me a bit more stress than I anticipated. While I really think that Jody and Patty had my best interests at heart, there were several issues during the billing process between the tax being calculated wrong (i.e. you can't charge tax on a discount) and then being misquoted on a few items. Just be sure to get EVERYTHING in writing to avoid this issue. I really think they were honest mistakes, but it just made things difficult at times. \r\rThe prices are high, but you need to be sure that you're really comparing apples to apples with other venues since the wedding package includes A TON. Also because the space is so pretty we had to do very little in terms of decoration which saved us money as well. (On a side note, we used eggplant colored satin table clothes and I think it made the room look so much more elegant than the white.) Overall it was the best choice for my husband and I would make the same choices given the chance.
Reviewed on 02-11-2012
Wedding Date 15-06-2012
Let me start off by saying I LOVED my wedding. The day went perfectly and I wouldn't change anything about how the day itself went. This venue is beautiful and the beer is some of the best in a brewpub in the Chicago suburbs. Especially if you have a larger wedding (ours was 140) and want good beer, the Onion is a great choice.\r\rThe planning process caused me a bit more stress than I anticipated. While I really think that Jody and Patty had my best interests at heart, there were several issues during the billing process between the tax being calculated wrong (i.e. you can't charge tax on a discount) and then being misquoted on a few items. Just be sure to get EVERYTHING in writing to avoid this issue. I really think they were honest mistakes, but it just made things difficult at times. \r\rThe prices are high, but you need to be sure that you're really comparing apples to apples with other venues since the wedding package includes A TON. Also because the space is so pretty we had to do very little in terms of decoration which saved us money as well. (On a side note, we used eggplant colored satin table clothes and I think it made the room look so much more elegant than the white.) Overall it was the best choice for my husband and I would make the same choices given the chance.
Reviewed on 02-11-2012
victoria pestillo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-10-2011
Patty and Jody a phenomenal job. From day one of planning our wedding they were both there every step of the way. Our wedding was so perfect. Every detail was spot on. We could not have dreamed for a more perfect and elegant day! Thanks to Jody and Patty we did not have to worry about a thing and were able to enjoy our perfect day together! Every girl dreams of the perfect wedding and that is exactly what I had. The room was absolutely beautiful! The ceremony was inside and so perfect and beautiful with the large window with the view over the lake. We were able to take pictures outside and they turned out amazing and The food was absolutely amazing! From cocktail hour to dinner to the pastries & cake! We received so many compliments that our wedding was the event of the year and the best wedding our guests have ever been too! We had the absolute perfect location for our event- The Onion Pub! We highly recommend Patty, Jody and the staff at the Onion to help plan your perfect day! Thank you for the best day of our life! \r\rDan & Victoria Mianulli
Reviewed on 05-11-2011
Wedding Date 01-10-2011
Patty and Jody a phenomenal job. From day one of planning our wedding they were both there every step of the way. Our wedding was so perfect. Every detail was spot on. We could not have dreamed for a more perfect and elegant day! Thanks to Jody and Patty we did not have to worry about a thing and were able to enjoy our perfect day together! Every girl dreams of the perfect wedding and that is exactly what I had. The room was absolutely beautiful! The ceremony was inside and so perfect and beautiful with the large window with the view over the lake. We were able to take pictures outside and they turned out amazing and The food was absolutely amazing! From cocktail hour to dinner to the pastries & cake! We received so many compliments that our wedding was the event of the year and the best wedding our guests have ever been too! We had the absolute perfect location for our event- The Onion Pub! We highly recommend Patty, Jody and the staff at the Onion to help plan your perfect day! Thank you for the best day of our life! \r\rDan & Victoria Mianulli
Reviewed on 05-11-2011
Stephanie Weston (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-09-2011
Everyone here is friendly and helpful--Jody and Patty (the event coordinators) are both fabulous. The venue is beautiful, the food is great and everything went smoothly. My wedding would not have been what it was if I had chosen to have it anywhere else. I couldn't have been happier.
Reviewed on 05-10-2011
Wedding Date 09-09-2011
Everyone here is friendly and helpful--Jody and Patty (the event coordinators) are both fabulous. The venue is beautiful, the food is great and everything went smoothly. My wedding would not have been what it was if I had chosen to have it anywhere else. I couldn't have been happier.
Reviewed on 05-10-2011
Amy Kessler (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-08-2011
The venue was absolutely beautiful and everyone commented on how fabulous the food was. There were a few disconnects with our coordinator and it seemed that the food count was a little on the high side. Also, one bartender was a little militant on carding some guests but not others - my 29-year old MOH was denied service while my 19-year old cousin was over-served.
Reviewed on 08-09-2011
Wedding Date 20-08-2011
The venue was absolutely beautiful and everyone commented on how fabulous the food was. There were a few disconnects with our coordinator and it seemed that the food count was a little on the high side. Also, one bartender was a little militant on carding some guests but not others - my 29-year old MOH was denied service while my 19-year old cousin was over-served.
Reviewed on 08-09-2011
Hannah Griese (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-07-2011
We knew the Onion Pub was too pricey for us to have our wedding there, but we ended up having a really nice intimate groom's dinner with 30 people. The food, served family style, was delicious. The Onion Pub worked with us to customize the drink package so that we could have wine and their specialty Onion Pub beers. Gorgeous room, helpful staff. Set the atmosphere for a great wedding weekend.
Reviewed on 09-08-2011
Wedding Date 23-07-2011
We knew the Onion Pub was too pricey for us to have our wedding there, but we ended up having a really nice intimate groom's dinner with 30 people. The food, served family style, was delicious. The Onion Pub worked with us to customize the drink package so that we could have wine and their specialty Onion Pub beers. Gorgeous room, helpful staff. Set the atmosphere for a great wedding weekend.
Reviewed on 09-08-2011
Jill Hansen (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-06-2011
This place was beautiful inside and out (just go around the back, don't look at the fox mural in the front). My husband is a beer snob and he loved it, but it was also a gorgeous space. Everyone we talked to was very friendly. It came down to this and the place we ended up choosing. The negatives for us were the price and distance from where we live.
Reviewed on 14-07-2011
64 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.83 out of 5.0Wedding Date 25-06-2011
This place was beautiful inside and out (just go around the back, don't look at the fox mural in the front). My husband is a beer snob and he loved it, but it was also a gorgeous space. Everyone we talked to was very friendly. It came down to this and the place we ended up choosing. The negatives for us were the price and distance from where we live.
Reviewed on 14-07-2011
Contact Info for Wild Onion Brewery and Banquets
| Contact | Value |
|---|---|
| https://www.facebook.com/wildonionbrewery | |
| X (Twitter) | Wild Onion Brewery and Banquets |
| Wild Onion Brewery and Banquets | |
| wildonionbrewery | |
| Website | onionbrewery.com |
| Phone | (847) 381-7308 |
| Address | 22221 N. Pepper Road, Lake Barrington, IL, 60010 |
| partyinfo.onionpub@gmail.com |
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Meet the Wild Onion Brewery and Banquets Team
Adrianna R (Coordinator) Hi! I'm Adrianna, the Event Manager for the beautiful Great Hall here at the Wild Onion. After 10 years of experiences all across the live events and arts worlds, I found myself drawn to weddings and the wonderful stories of people coming together to celebrate love and a lifetime of memories. I want to share that experience with you and work together to make sure the vision of your enchanted evening comes to life. I look forward to working with you!
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