About this venue
Theresa Wolf
EVENTS DIRECTOR
Embers Restaurant and Speakeasy is a restaurant wedding venue situated in Lockport, Illinois. For over 8 years, this charming eatery has provided private events of all shapes and sizes with an inviting backdrop, mouthwatering meals, and exceptional service. It is perfect for hosting every stage of your once-in-a-lifetime celebration, from your intimate rehearsal dinner to your fun-filled reception and everything in between.
Facilities and Capacity
Embers Restaurant and Speakeasy is located in the Volz Building, a historic Lockport property that had previously been unoccupied after a fire destroyed its interior. In 2015, through a determined community effort, it was fully renovated and transformed into a family restaurant with a classic 1920’s speakeasy bar aesthetic. It features a number of event spaces to choose from for hosting your special day, depending on your requirements and the size of your guest list. Outdoor ceremonies can take place on the expansive patio, which features dazzling views of downtown Lockport. Receptions can be held in the Embers Banquet hall, an expansive space that occupies the entire second floor of the building. Offering five separate rooms, a full-service bar, and a rooftop patio with stunning views, it can accommodate up to 200 guests in total. Rehearsal dinners of up to 25 attendees can take place in The Board Room, an intimate dining room with a brick-wall interior and soft lighting.
Services Offered
The dedicated service staff at Embers Restaurant and Speakeasy are ready to make planning your wedding a seamless and enjoyable experience. Led by events director Theresa Wolf, they offer a range of services to assist you in bringing your vision for your special day to life. They will arrange their spaces to fit your requirements and will provide setup and cleanup so that you can enjoy your celebration to the fullest.
Cuisine
A full catering team is ready to assist you in crafting the perfect dining menu for your wedding. Specializing in classic American dishes, they offer an enticing array of appetizers, entrees, and desserts, each prepared to look as good as it tastes. A selection of over 50 craft beers is also available, as well as a full wine list and range of top-shelf spirits.
Pacific Islander-owned and Woman-owned Business
Meet the team
Theresa Wolf
Events Director
Theresa has been with Embers since our introduction to the community in 2015 when Embers rose from the ashes of a significant building fire years prior.
Theresa had her own party planning business when she was a stay at home mom for her 3 children for nearly 16 years. She was a member of her children's school PTO. She volunteered and coordinated many events.
Theresa and her family are also long term residents of the Lockport community. Theresa also volunteers on the City Council and is a board member of the Lockport Chamber of Commerce to support the future planning and growth of Lockport.
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4/08/24
This place was a gem of a find! Staff was great and the food was A-mazing, came fast, and hit the spot. Floor was super sticky for some reason, and the music was loud and had explicit lyrics, but it's a pub so a bit to be expected.
5/13/24
We had an AMAZING time for Mother's Day Brunch! The food was fantastic, great selection! The atmosphere was truly spectacular. Awesome touch with the diy flower arrangements. We were seated right away for our reservation. The staff was amazing ...
as well! Never had to wait for anything and was visited by the managers to make sure we were enjoying everything and even cleared out plates! Very very impressed! Will definitely be back for another event!
4/20/24
The King Cut is in town!!!. Ember's Friday Night Prime Rib dinner is awesome. The veggies yummy, the mash creamy and savory, the prime rib was requested medium, meat; tender, juicey and just was fantastic! Add a smidgen of horsey sauce for e...
xtra kick...kaaapow! Great price, great taste!!! Leave with a smile. Don't forget the staff they take care of you too!!
2/18/24
We attended Embers Valentine's Day Comedy Dinner Show. Everything was just amazing. The dinner option was Surf and Turf. The steak cooked and seasoned perfectly. Service was on point. Managers were stopping by the whole time, making sure we r...
eceived a good service. The crew was very fast and friendly. The package included dinner and the comedy show. We're planning to make this our Valentine's Day tradition every year. So, hopefully, they will continue providing this venue again next year. For the show, Brian Hicks was the headliner, and he was hilarious.
2/25/24
Can't say enough good things about our experience! Service was prompt and professional. Food was absolutely delicious! Finished our evening up in the speakeasy and the cocktails were perfectly constructed! Hats off to the Ember's team for such ...
a great experience!!
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