Pinstripes Weddings Northbrook

Collaborating with Sam throughout the entire planning process was an absolute delight. Hailley's expertise in handling the finer details was invaluable. The meal exceeded our expectations and was truly fabulous, with everyone raving about the succulent salmon. The wedding cake, sourced from one of Pinstripe's esteemed vendors, was simply delicious. Dinner service was seamless, thanks to the efficient and attentive wait staff who ensured everything was served and completed within an hour. The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the 100-foot Atrium, complemented by a separate porch for dancing, creating an unforgettable and unique experience for all.

We were delighted with all aspects of our Pinstripes reception. Our Event person was professional, listened, responded immediately, and made important suggestions. We received compliments from our guests on the food and wine served.

I wish there were 10+ stars because they would get them all. My husband and I had our reception in sept 2023 at pinstripes in the all seasons patio and i could not recommend here more! We had about 150 people attend and all they could rave about was their food. We had a couple different options (medallions and chicken parm) along with amazing apps and sides and by the end of the night my guests couldn't stop talking about the food. Not only was the food amazing, the whole planning process was SO easy. Sami went above and beyond for us, as I hear she does for anyone she works with. The venue already comes with BEAUTIFUL decor that decor wasn't even something I had to worry about when planning our reception. Everyone you work with there cares only about making your special day, just that. Service was amazing, food, location, staff and most of all atmosphere was everything and more we could have asked for. I will (and do) recommend anyone I know who's about to have an event, to have it here. We are so thankful for Sami and everyone else involved because you all made it the best day of our lives. I call it a hidden gem because a lot of people don't realize what they have to offer. They won't let you down so I highly HIGHLY recommend hosting an event here or even just getting a bite to eat!

We had our wedding on 5/12/23. Initially when I signed my contract for this venue I was working with Michele and she was great. Very helpful, intelligent, and informative. When that switched to Nicole it was a very different experience. Things were disorganized. We went for our rehearsal and couldn’t even see the space because there was an event going on… no logic there. I gave my final count the week before our wedding (as was requested by the venue) and somehow the food orders were still a complete mess. Tables of 10 were served family style without 10 portions on each tray and waited over 30 minutes for more to be brought out if any ever was. They were completely shocked that I didn’t want every single light on while the dancing portion of the night was beginning and had to bring in a ladder to unplug some of the string lights. This definitely deterred people from getting on the dance floor initially. The bar was telling guests that it was last call before 11pm when we clearly had an open bar til midnight. That message apparently didn’t make it from Nicole to the staff responsible for the flow of our wedding. While the bartenders and servers were all very friendly and helpful, I felt that we had many issues occur that simply never should have. I had a feeling things would be a mess when Nicole took over and unfortunately I was correct. While she was “friendly” things just weren’t handled in a way that ever gave me any confidence in the event.

We just had our NYE wedding at Pinstripes and we could not be happier!!! Michele was our Pinstripes event coordinator and she was amazing from start to finish. Michele guided us with vendor recommendations - decor ideas- menu suggestions- even sign wording ideas, and all while keeping our budget in mind. Michele was there for everything and was professional and accessible throughout the entire process. The day of the wedding was perfect…seriously PERFECT. The food- decor- drinks- bowling after party- all of it was just amazing!! I have had so many calls and comments from friends and family saying this was the best wedding they have ever been to!! I cannot thank Michele and the entire Pinstripes enough. You all gave us the wedding of my dreams.

We were very happy with our decision to host our wedding reception at Pinstripes in the all-seasons patio room. It’s hard to imagine how all your visions (especially with decorations) will come together in a space, but I was beyond happy with how the space turned out. From the lights to the room set-up, the space turned out even better than I could have imagined. Sami was incredibly helpful throughout the little over a year between when we first toured Pinstripes and when we had our wedding. She helped us make sure we got the best deal we could and was very responsive (I had many questions for her at times!). We were able to drop all of our decorations off at Pinstripes the evening before the wedding which was helpful too. Our guests remarked how beautiful the space was and how great the food was. We were also able to take some beautiful pictures outside in the back with the sun setting behind us. We would definitely recommend having your wedding at Pinstripes-Northbrook!

Pinstripes Northbrook offers a beautiful patio venue with fantastic food. We worked with Sami to book a Sunday-night wedding on a holiday weekend. We were drawn to newly renovated all-seasons patio space, which has garage doors that open entirely to a grassy space. The open-air feel really helped our guests feel comfortable in a pandemic-era wedding. Pinstripes’ food and drink minimums are reasonably priced and gave us the flexibility to make sure all our guests could enjoy the family-style dinner and desserts. (We’re still hearing about the tenderloin sliders and the chopped salad months later!) We appreciated how Pinstripes eliminates the need for several vendors by coordinating chair/linen/charger rentals on their side and on one invoice. Our event did have notable issue: the wedding cake we ordered through Pinstripes’ preferred baker never arrived, requiring us to grab a cake from the cooler across the street at Whole Foods. (Being located in a suburban shopping mall has its upsides!) Sami wasn’t onsite for the wedding night, but she and her team rectified the situation quickly and professionally in the days after the wedding. Wife and I are chalking it up to some early-wedding season rustiness that isn’t likely to repeat itself with future events. (And more importantly, it was a detail that 90% of our guests never noticed.) Overall, we’d still recommend this as a great suburban venue.

Pinstripes was a great venue of choice on our wedding day. Sami, the Event Manager, was responsive and put us at ease (which was especially important when planning a pandemic wedding). We had several questions for Pinstripes before selecting them as a venue and during the year and half planning process and Sami addressed our questions thoroughly and honestly. Their list of preferred vendors was comprehensive and all of the ones we connected with were professional and reasonably priced. Even better, those vendors had been to several Pinstripes events so they knew the space, layout, etc. On our wedding day, the servers and bartenders were both friendly and accommodating. We received several compliments on the food options and variety offered as well. The venue is also centrally located to those coming in from the city, the suburbs, or O'Hare. Related to the convenience factor, there is a hotel in the adjacent parking lot to Pinstripes so no shuttle service is necessary. I think what really sold us was the outdoor space. We held the ceremony outdoors and the backdrop is beautiful and makes for great photo ops. Our guests were able to mingle outside after dinner which allowed everyone to spread out comfortably. My only issue was related to the air conditioning. If you are holding your wedding in their all seasons room, there is no central A/C so if it's a hot day, expect you and your guests to be hot. They only had one industrial size fan for us to use, which did not provide much help. Fortunately, we held our cocktail hour indoors and in A/C so our guests got a break from the heat. We also bought disposable fans for our guests and had a water station set up during the ceremony.

Our wedding was moved to Pinstripes after our original venue closed due to COVID. The meetings we had with Sami and the pinstripes team leading up to our May wedding made us feel heard and that our event would be executed with care and detail. We were even given the reassurance that the Regional Manager would be there to provide backup in case of obvious and expected wedding day mishaps. Instead they both dropped the ball. Sami described this as a simple miscommunication. I would not describe the negligence and carelessness for our big life event as a simple miscommunication. If you want a venue that cares about your wedding as much as you do, this is NOT the place. I want to stress that everything stated below has been communicated to the Pinstripes staff and no one has taken ownership or cared to even call us to discuss our frustrations. - The main issue was the timing of the wedding. It clearly states in our contract (provided by Pinstripes) that we were going to be there at least till midnight, however the staff started to wrap things up around 11PM. The groom was brought away from the wedding to argue with the staff and the event planner on the phone about the things we agreed upon and were clearly stated and discussed in the contract. Being pulled into a heated discussion during the middle of my wedding was not something that I take lightly. - Another detail from the contract that was overlooked by the Pinstripes staff was that the midnight snack we discussed at our tasting and paid for was not delivered. - We were told that we would have our favorite drinks and a plate of the cocktail hour hors d'oeuvres set in the bridal suite, but this wasn't done. Another empty promise to get us to sign the contract. - The bride's mom surprised the groom with a special cheesecake. We asked the staff about 4 times during dessert to have this put out however it was never done and we never received the cheesecake THAT WE BROUGHT. - Sami and Pam the regional manager left seemingly as soon as possible without checking in to see if anyone needed assistance or that we were happy with the room flip. Pam was never introduced to the bride and spent her time on a conference call and couldn't be bothered to help setup or assist. - The bride put a lot of time and effort into the details of the wedding and all items were provided to the staff - we even had our own guests ready to volunteer with the setup. We really wanted to fill the candelabras with lit candles, which is why we came with over 200 pink candles and instead of clarifying which candles to use, none of them were ever put out. Our guests offered to help, however the staff told them that they were done and its time to allow guests in. Its big disappointment to spend a lot of money on decor to create a vision that never comes to be all because of lack of communication. We understand that no big event is ever perfect and we expected there to be blips throughout the night. We did not expect that there would be so much overpromising and under delivering done by the restaurant and their events team. We did get a vague "apology" from Sami and a generic email inviting us to enjoy a free dinner on Pinstripes. It is a slap in the face to hear that a free dinner would be provided in lieu of having our WEDDING mishandled and causing stress throughout the night.

Pinstripes was such a perfect choice for our wedding day! Even with the craziness of a pandemic, Sami was super flexible and accommodating to all of our needs. We had a few guests with dietary restrictions and they were able to order off of the bistro menu which was amazing! The whole night went so smoothly and we were able to really sit back and enjoy our wedding!

We hosted our brunch wedding reception at Pinstripes in October 2018. simply put- it was wonderful. It exceeded my expectations. I worked closely with Helen, the event planner and she was helpful, professional, understood our vision, communicated well, helped set up my decorations and was there the day of. I cannot thank her enough for our day! The food was fantastic. It was not a "normal" wedding because we hosted in the afternoon and had brunch served. We were able to put together a fun, not so typical menu and it worked out great. The room is beautiful, the table settings were perfect. They really made my vision come to life! The servers the day of were also very attentive, they worked seamless to make sure every dish was cleared off the table and no one had to wait for a drink. : ) We added bowling and bocce, which our guests loved. Everyone is still talking about it today. best. wedding. ever. I wish the day didn't go by so fast because it was that much fun! Thank you again Helen and everyone at Pinstripes Northbrook!

This is so long overdue but Pinstripes was AMAZING for my wedding. For one, you just can't beat the price. I went to so many venues and the ones with similar aesthetic to Pinstripes private bocce room were out of budget and you were only paying for the room! With Pinstripes we could get the room, food, cake, and bar all under budget! The customer service was also incredible. Helen helped me every step of the way and was so sweet and accommodating. I recommend this venue to everyone! The only thing I would recommend would be to get A/C in the bocce room, other than that it was perfect!

We cant say enough about how amazing Pinstripes was for our reception. Perfect venue that allows EVERYONE to have a great time with beautiful spaces, outstanding food, and an extremely attentive staff. Whats even more amazing is the bang for your buck you get with Pinstripes. Our coordinator Jen was so personable and went above and beyond to ensure our day was perfect: checking in with us regularly, answering every question promptly, and anticipating our every need. Our guests were blown away with the venue, and can't stop raving about it. We would vocally and repeatedly recommend Pinstripes Northbrook for anyone planning a wedding.

We had our September 2017 wedding ceremony and reception at Pinstripes. Our contact, Helen, was incredible to work with, and made sure that everything for our reception was set up exactly how we had envisioned it. She even took care to wait until the last possible second to put out our party favors (highly meltable smores, on an unanticipatedly hot day), which was much appreciated so guests didn't have a mess all over their plates. We had our reception on the bocce ball courts, and the twinkly lights all over the ceiling were such a dream. The large garage door windows were able to be opened, and the open air feel was so welcoming and fun. They even had the fire pit blocked off for us so that our guests could enjoy making smores! This was an amazingly fun place to have our wedding, and all our guests said they loved the setting!

We got married at Pinstripes this past weekend and it was the most perfect venue! We received so many compliments about the food, service, and atmosphere that was provided. The day was perfect and I will recommend Pinstripes - Northbrook to whoever will listen! Our coordinator was Kati and she was fantastic! She was very prompt with communication and left no stone unturned.

We hosted our wedding at Pinstripes in July 2017 and we cannot say enough positive things about the entire experience! My husband and I are somewhat non-traditional and we wanted to find a venue that matched our laid back, yet still classy vision. We knew we didn’t want to have our wedding at the most traditional places like a banquet hall or country club. We wanted to find something more unique. At our first visit at Pinstripes, we knew that it was the place for us! Shortly after our visit, we contacted a Pinstripes event planner. Kati was extremely helpful throughout the entire planning process. Never having planned a wedding before, we had a ton of questions for her and she was always patient and thorough when responding to us and providing us guidance. She made sure to explain all of our options and gave us suggestions on things that had worked in the past. We appreciated the fact that she made the decision-making process easy. The day of the wedding, the space looked absolutely beautiful. It was set up perfectly for our event. We had 80 guests, which we were worried may not fill in the space appropriately, but it was more than perfect. They spaced the tables so that the space felt full, yet spacious. The weather was beautiful (we got lucky!) so we were able to have the garage doors open so people could move freely between the indoor and outdoor areas. We loved that there was something for everyone - dancing, bocce, a fire pit, etc. We also hosted our after party in the bowling alley, which was a blast! It was the perfect way to end the evening and all of our guests, from young to old, had a wonderful time. A couple of things to note: 1) We were extremely lucky with the weather in July in that it was a high of 78 degrees and sunny with no humidity. The days leading up to the event and the days that followed were hot, humid, muggy, and stormy. I can’t say the event would have been quite as amazing if the weather had not cooperated. I would imagine that it would be amazing in the fall, spring, or even winter as the doors can be closed. It was risky to plan an event in the summer given that the room does not have air conditioning. 2) The staff was extremely attentive and did an amazing job with the event, but there were a couple of moments when they were a bit more visible than we would have liked, such as talking loudly through the father of the bride speech, walking back and forth behind the maid of honor and best man as they did their speeches, and clinking glasses like crazy during our first dance. To be honest, I did not notice these things as they were happening, but some of our other guests were a bit annoyed. Other than these two things, I cannot recommend Pinstripes enough. It was a beautiful space that helped us execute the exact vision we had for our wedding. Thank you to Kati and the other staff members at Pinstripes who helped make our day so special!

What a PERFECT location for our rehearsal dinner. With a strong Italian heritage on both sides of our family, we chose Pinstripes in part because we could rent a private room with bocce courts (bocce is a family pastime)) and also because dinner was served Italian-style. My husband and I are vegan, and the venue was extremely accommodating providing a special and DELICIOUS menu for us, while all of our guests said their traditional dishes were amazing as well. The view as we walked in with the sun setting behind the hills was spectacular, and everyone loved the indoor/outdoor feel. The service managers and staff were incredible, anticipating our needs before we could even express them. Absolutely wonderful experience here!

Rehearsal Dinner - October 7th 2016 We could NOT have made a better choice having our rehearsal dinner at Pinstripes in early October! Helen Tsilora was so attentive & made this part of the wedding process a breeze! The space itself is fantastic! Conveniently located from the highway, plenty of parking, situated on land adjacent to some really pretty "grasslands." Inside is open, airy, clean - all games are downstairs and we had our family-style dinner upstairs in a private room for about 50 folks. There's also a really lovely bar area downstairs and an outdoor firepit patio. The staff were SO HELPFUL. They were very attentive without being overbearing, everything flowed very naturally. The appetizers and cocktails started first in the upstairs main area before we sat down for dinner, a family-style arrangement that worked SO well. Everyone RAVED over the food - we honestly chose Pinstripes for the venue and gaming options and were hoping for the best with food, but were BLOWN AWAY - the food was way better than we ever anticipated, gave our next-day-wedding catering a total run for its money! Our guests continued to talk about how good the food was, the salmon dish was especially enjoyed! They packed up leftovers at the end that fed my inlaws for the next WEEK! :) After dinner and drinks upstairs with our full group, we headed downstairs for bowling & bocce. We rented 1 bocce and 2 bowling lanes, which ended up being plenty since folks take turns and dont seem to stay in their full games anyhow. So many fantastic distractions like excellent drinks and the desserts were served with games! An unknown perk, there was a saxophone player there playing in the bar area near the bocce courts that added such a extra touch of class - many of our kiddos and older couples even got up to dance. It was such a great bonus! Totally distracted with all the fun, as the night ended the staff packed up the upstairs room back into our bags and left everything conveniently downstairs for us to simply snag on our way out! They never bothered us and were so professional, always letting us know the next step and ever so friendly! I really cant say enough about the banquet staff - we had a family member who decided to "surprise" the family by showing up with his un-rsvp'd wife & 3 toddlers (gasp!)....to an otherwise adult and 12+ event. TOTALLY threw us off but the staff sprang into action and set up a tiny table with highchairs and allowed them for dinner. As a former server in life, I would have expected some natural backlash or at least an eye-roll, but the staff were so friendly & attentive about the situation - what a relief! Overall - GREAT food, GREAT games, GREAT staff and really for a great price overall. For about 50 folks, mostly out of towners, it was the perfect, fun, laid-back but family-centered way to kick off our wedding weekend! Helen is a great communicator and made sure everything went smoothly. It was a perfect night! THANK YOU!!!!

Pinstripes was incredibly wonderful to work with. From the beginning, we knew we didn't want a ballroom wedding that looked like every other wedding; we wanted fun, unique, and memorable. As soon as we saw Pinstripes, we couldn't imagine having our wedding anywhere else - it was the perfect combination of sophistication and fun. We had our whole wedding here: ceremony, reception, and after-party. Helen was our coordinator, and she worked with us for 10 months to make our night perfect. Our ceremony was outside in the yard - perfect seating for 120 people. Pinstripes set up the chairs just as we wanted, and provided us with wine barrels as tables for our "altar" and for our programs. They also offered fuzzy blankets to our guests, since it was a little chilly outside. We were responsible for setting up our arbor and other outdoor decorations (shepherds hooks with paper lanterns, flowers, lights, etc.) the morning of the wedding. We took our pictures off-site and arrived at Pinstripes about 30 minutes before the ceremony. Pinstripes had set up a private room off the reception space for the bridal party to relax and get ready in. When it came time for the ceremony, the only (small) things missing were a lighter (so we could light memorial candles) and the beer for our unity ceremony (which our ushers ended up grabbing from the bar and bringing to us when it came time). Cocktail hour was inside by the bocce courts, and our guests had so much fun! We had a few drinks passed by servers so people could get something without waiting in line at the bar, and our guests enjoyed playing bocce ball and socializing in a more casual space. Pinstripes provided table linens, candles, and set up an appetizer station. There happened to be a live musician that night as well, so he provided background music for us. The dinner and reception took place on the patio, and it was AMAZING. We had dropped off our decorations the night before, and Helen and her team set everything up perfectly. It was better than we had ever imagined! We paid the maintenance team a bit extra to hang lanterns and lights from the ceiling, which truly made all the difference. The food was incredible, the service was wonderful, and everything went perfectly. The waitstaff were quick, kind, helpful, and very professional; they made sure we and our guests had everything we needed. They even noticed that we forgot to bring our cake topper, and double checked with us to make sure they hadn't lost it! At the end of the reception (11pm), we moved to the other side of the building for our after-party and bowling, and the servers helped us move our dessert trays so we could keep snacking and made sure we were all settled before going back to clean up the reception. All in all, we could not have asked for a better experience with Pinstripes, and we highly recommend them to anyone looking for a fun and unique wedding venue.

I am absolutely blown away by Pinstripes, their attentive staff & Helen Tsilora. I came to Pinstripes for the atmosphere - trendy, fun, unique ... they have a stunning outdoor location with the perfect backdrop for scenic pictures. The food is phenomenal, still to this day people compliment me on the food and how full they were, the abundance of choices for GF, Vegetarian and Vegan is out of this world. The staff literally waited on my every need all night long making sure that I was happy with service, that I had a chance to eat and even bagged up left overs for my husband and I to snack on the next day. And Helen, I cannot say enough kind words about Helen. I came to Helen with a somewhat undefined vision of what I wanted this day to look like, I provided her with the decor and she made it come to life, painstakingly pushing paper hearts into the ground for what I imagine must have been hours. I was so blown away by her efforts and ability to make my day so special. To say the day went off without a hitch is an understatement, Helen & her staff honestly made my dreams come true and I am forever grateful.

Where do I start with this review? Stacey was absolutely AMAZING! She helped bring our vision to life! Pinstripes was only the second venue that we visited and from the minute we walked in, we knew it would be perfect! Working with Stacey throughout the process was a breeze as well. She always made you feel calm and made sure she understood you. I cannot count how many times I emailed her questions/ideas or how many times I ran over there on my lunch break to meet her for 5 minutes and confirm a few things. She was always there for me and ready to answer my questions either via email or in person! Then, the week of the wedding came and Stacey made sure we went over every single little detail from the surprise grooms cake to how the guest tables were supposed to look. I then dropped off all of my decorations two days prior to the wedding and went over everything with Stacey one more time. Stacey was there for us for our rehearsal as she knew I was nervous and had some questions. With her help, we ran through it a few times and I felt even more confident than before! Then, the big day finally came! When I arrived around 1pm (5:30pm ceremony), just about everything was set up and look absolutely stunning!! I was so speechless as everything looked exactly how I wanted! When the time came, Stacey helped with getting everyone down the aisle in a timely manner. Cocktail hour started immediately after the ceremony and was a huge hit! Right after that, we moved to the outdoor bocce courts where the rest of the night would continue on! The food was absolutely amazing! Family style is the way to go! I also have to compliment our server we had at the head table as he was always making sure we had our drinks full, even after dinner and during the dancing! I cannot remember his name for sure, but the name Mike is sounding familiar. After countless glasses dropped on the dance floor and the amazing staff taking care of it immediately every time, we then moved on to our bowling after party!! This was such an awesome experience. We had late night snacks and bowling for those who wanted to continue on celebrating with us. One super minor issue that won't kill any of these stars is that I heard from some guests that the beer that was replenished at cocktail hour was a little warm. Other than that, I cannot tell you how many compliments I got on the food and the venue. Thank you SO much Pinstripes, Stacey, and your amazing staff! You guys pulled off the wedding of my dreams!

AFFORDABLE, ACCOMMODATING, PERSONABLE, & PROFESSIONAL! If I could give a 10 star rating I would! Not only was the food EXCELLENT but services were top notch. My groom and I felt like a King and Queen. Even my most hard to please guests raved about the staff of PROFESSIONALS at Pinstripes and their personable dispositions. Maya, Pinstripes Catering Sales Mgr, was extremely responsive throughout my entire wedding planning process. Whether it was noon or midnight, Maya responded and it always made me (the bride) feel at ease. During my day, she had her hands in EVERYTHING from making sure that me and the hubby stayed hydrated to calling vendors who were late and to taking pictures of the set up while I was held hostage in the bridal suite. I'm telling you Maya is THE BEST! And you better believe before my special day she was just as accommodating when planning things. Her favorite phrases to me were, "it's all taken care of," and "don't worry about it, we got it. I just want you to enjoy your day," words that EVERY bride should hear. She and her team were always a step ahead. Hire Pinstripes they are worth every penny and more. Did I mention how AFFORDABLE they are??? 10 STARS, I promise you.

Are you looking for a unique wedding reception venue? Do you not want the typical ballroom setting? If so, Pinstripes- Northbrook is the place for you!! My husband I had our reception there three weeks ago. Our guests are still raving about the beautiful outside reception, the great food, and the outstanding service. We worked with Jen and she did all the behind the scenes work (day of set up, contact with other vendors, answered any questions that we had.) Before and the night of, Jen was around to attend to anything we needed. Pinstripes also had plenty of wait staff serving cocktails, and food throughout the evening. We highly recommend Pinstripes for a wedding reception!!

We had our reception at the Northbrook Pinstripes on July 3rd. It was an amazing venue;we knew that we didn't want a traditional wedding. We reserved both the banquet facilities and outdoor space. We enjoyed appetizers and dinner upstairs in the banquet area. We then surprised everybody and asked to move downstairs for the fun to begin. We then had dancing, bowling, boccee, sparklers, Dairy Queen and candy bar in the outdoor space. Two weeks later, we are still hearing rave reviews on the wedding. Stacy Kruse was our event coordinator and was a delight to work with...she was very prompt in answering all of our questions. If I had to do it all again, I wouldn't change a thing!

Holy cow!!! The wedding was absolutely amazing!!! We have gotten so many compliments on the food, venue, atmosphere, staff, everything! I couldn't imagine having my wedding any other way and it was exactly what I pictured. We the best time and can not express enough gratitude on how amazing it was and how accommodating Jen and the rest of the staff was. I will recommend and suggest you and this venue to everyone and anyone I know!!! Thank you again for everything and making my wedding so relaxing and incredible. We have gotten so many compliments and remarks about how it was the best wedding they have been to. Jen continued to contact us to ensure we were doing okay and provided us with the best service. Our wedding was very last minute and we had many changes along the way. Jen and the rest of the staff made me feel so special and helped with decisions throughout the planning. I seriously can't express my gratitude enough and loved every since minute of Pinstripes.

The Food, Riverfront location, experienced planners and friendly staff made for a wonderful rehearsal dinner for 95 people. The only think I would change is having some centerpiece for the tables, but guests loved the Bocce and we kept the bar open until 11. Late arrivals and those not invited to the dinner were able to join the festivities and play bocce from 9-11. Perfect.

Angie and her team at Pinstripes - Northbrook, IL were amazing! We took advantage of their outdoor space; ceremony on the lawn, cocktail hour on the patio, reception outside, under the roof. Pinstripes' food is scrumptious!!! Our guests raved about the food. Pinstripes offers many choices with the wedding packages they list - your guests will not go home hungry. Servers during cocktail hour and the reception were wonderful. They worked hard during our event and were always kind and adhering to our guest needs. Finally, I can't say enough good things about our event coordinator, Angie! She was instrumental in making our wedding at Pinstripes as we dreamed it would be.

Pinstripes Northbrook was the absolute perfect place to have our wedding reception. The service, food, drink, and above all events coordinator, where truly top notch. They really made it the wedding of my dreams, while taking care of our guests as if it were their own wedding. Guests have raved about the service, beauty of the outdoor patio, and amount of activities available. EVERYONE had fun doing what they chose: bocce ball, hanging by the firepit, dancing, talking at tables, or playing bags on the lawn. There was so much to do and time went so quickly- my friends from out of town asked if we could meet up at Pinstripes for our yearly reunion! I really cannot say enough about Lisa and her team. She made me feel at ease from day one. She knew exactly what I wanted when I described my vision- and even explained it better than me when meeting with different vendors! The decor turned out perfect. It was breathtaking. She really is the best. Pinstripes has always been sentimental for us, because that is where we had our first date, but it turned out to be the best wedding venue. It was perfect in every aspect, and I want to go back to that day :)

I recently had my reception at the Pinstripes in Northbrook. My husband and I still have friends and relatives comment on the relaxed, yet beautiful venue. The food was wonderful, and the service was attentive and genuine. I was especially impressed with the staff during the planning process. My planner went out of her way to accommodate my schedule, and she was thorough and patient with my huge list of concerns and questions. The icing on the cake was their last minute flexibility. The day before my event, my husband and I decided to request that the staff move our event indoors instead of setting up our dinner at the previously agreed upon outdoor space due to the possibility of severe storms. The planner had already been watching the weather, and had placed the indoor space on hold the previous week. On the day of the event we were able to still have our cocktail hour outdoors, and move inside for the dinner before the storms took place. I was impressed their enthusiasm, and preparedness. If you are seeking a playful, yet beautiful space with outstanding service, food and management, I would absolutely recommend Pinstripes.

We were looking for something 'different' for our son's wedding reception and decided to be brave and book Pinstripes (before the venue was built!) We were their first private party and they did an outstanding job. The facility was beautiful and the food outstanding. Our guests enjoyed bocce ball, bowling, dancing and lots of eating. Several guests said that this was the most fun reception they'd ever been to! Bibs and the Pinstripes staff were patient, professional and helpful. We loved it!

Our experience at the South Barrington Pinstripes was wonderful! Mariya was a great help in all aspects of planning our reception at Pinstripes. On the night of the event, we were slightly behind of our timeline and she seamlessly adjusted without our even noticing. She was wonderful! We did not want dancing at our wedding and this was a wonderful alternative that offered other options. Our guests loved the venue and still rave about it weeks later. They did not miss the dancing at all, phew! I would recommend this venue to anyone and hope to have more parties here in the future. Thank you Mariya and the Pinstripes staff for an unforgettable and delightful wedding.

Our reception at Pinstripes was amazing! Everyone raved about how good the food was and the service was amazing! Lisa took such good care of us! Everything was perfectly set up when we arrived and the evening ran smoothly. I would highly recommend Pinstripes to other couples looking for a fun and unique wedding experience!

I had my bridal shower here. We had it on a Sunday so we could utilize the Sunday brunch. It was $20 per person not including drinks and any games. The food is fantastic and there is so much selection. The space for the shower was private and set up very nice. The staff was all very friendly and quick. I loved everything about this place!

I can already tell that this review is going to be long, so the gist of what I want to say is that Pinstripes is an EXCELLENT choice for a wedding or any other event!! I had my wedding at the Northbrook, IL Pinstripes location on October 26 and it was absolutely perfect! When searching for the perfect venue, I fell in love with Pinstripe's unique and fun atmosphere, it fit my and my husband's personalities so well. When I told my family, who had never heard of Pinstripes, they were very skeptical of me having my wedding at a "bowling alley." However, once they saw the place, they knew we had made an excellent choice. I worked with Angie Gill to coordinate both my ceremony and reception at Pinstripes, and she was so amazing. She was always very kind and courteous and always available to answer any/every question I had for her. A lot of the time throughout wedding planning, I felt clueless about what I should be doing, but Angie always knew exactly what questions to ask and was such a great help in making my wedding all come together perfectly. When we went in for our complimentary tasting to pick our menu for the wedding, they gave us boatloads of food and even threw in a few of their favorite extra menu items that we didn't choose. The food was so incredibly delicious, and we got to take home the leftovers! On the big day, I went over to Pinstripes in the morning to make sure everything was being set up how I wanted. Angie and the manager were there ready to help. They had some tables with table cloths that I wasn't wild about so I asked if they could switch them out with these gorgeous tables they had in the lobby. They did it with no questions asked right then. They let me use wine barrels, easels, AV equipment, whatever I needed at no extra charge! At the wedding, the food was delicious (again, as expected). Guests kept coming up to me and telling me that it was the best wedding food they had ever had! They also raved about the venue in general, saying how neat of a place it was and how much they loved it. We had a 4-hour open bar package and then told them to keep the bar open on our tab after that. This is where the only issue occurred. Towards the end of the night, I couldn't find a bartender. When I went out to the lobby to find someone, the bartender said he didn't want to stand behind the bar anymore because there were a couple of guests he wanted to cut-off. I don't recall anybody being too drunk or getting too crazy, so that sort of bothered me. But, we got the bar back open and it all worked out in the end. All in all, I absolutely loved Pinstripes and very highly recommend it to anyone who wants an amazing wedding!

From day one our coordinator Artemis was amazing. She never pressured us into anything, actively listened to us, put up with my husband's indecisiveness, answered each and every email (even when I sent up to 3 per day) in a timely manner, etc etc....I can go on and on about her. She was great. The rest of the staff was great also. Always smiling and extremely helpful. The food was fantastic and my guests called/texted me days after our reception about how great the food and drinks were. They also loved the unique location. Banquet halls can be such a bore and the food at the places are usually snooze worthy. If you are currently looking for a wedding venue, do not hesitate to choose Pinstripes! Costs are not the lowest in town but the experience was worth it. You will not be sorry!

I highly recommend Pinstripes for any party, anytime, any reason, big or small! Our wedding was in June 2012, and we still receive compliments on our wedding reception at Pinstripes in South Barrington! We knew that Pinstripes was the perfect venue for us the minute we walked in and met all the wonderful people who work there. Laura and Jackie, our event specialists, were absolutely wonderful and a pleasure to work with from start to finish; they went above and well beyond our expectations! Since we only had 4 months to plan our wedding for 205 guests, I really appreciated their great communication and organization skills as well as overall expertise. During the planning period, my questions and requests were addressed very quickly by email or phone. Somehow, someone always seemed to be available if we stopped by with our florist or needed to see the space. I believe that there were no surprises on the day of our wedding because of the high level of professionalism and extraordinary customer service at Pinstripes. There was A LOT of DELICIOUS food (family style was a hit, and so were the braised short ribs and salmon), craft beer, cocktails, wine, and fun. No one went hungry that night! Dietary requests were easily met for those who were vegetarians, gluten-free, had allergies, or were kids. The servers and bartenders at Pinstripes are really good at what they do; drinks and food was served quickly and our guests were very impressed. Jackie and Scott, the bar manager, were perfectly attentive to my husband and I throughout the night and we never had to search for a drink or answer to a question. The evening began with a cocktail hour in the outside bocce area, and there was a beautiful display of appetizers and cocktails ready for the taking once guests entered the area. We loved that we found a place that allowed us to have a mostly outside wedding reception and dinner inside with air conditioning. A great plan in the event of rain was created but we didn't need it. Since my husband and I are bowlers, an on-site post party in the bowling alley was a must (and a hit for all ages)! It was easy to set up a shuttle with the nearby Hampton Inn for our overnight guests. Finally, it should be mentioned that we found Pinstripes to be an extremely good value. We were very happy that we were able to select everything we wanted without having to worry if it would put us over budget. My husband and I have often talked about how Pinstripes was the perfect fit for our wedding reception. Everyone in our bridal party, including our parents, was extremely happy with their experience at Pinstripes. We will forever thank Jackie, Laura, Scott, the chef/kitchen and ALL the staff at the Pinstripes in South Barrington for a wonderful experience, fabulous evenings, and many beautiful memories!

We had a destination wedding August 2013 and then used Pinstripes as our venue for our at home celebration in September. The date is incorrect by my username. We were very happy with our experience. We were fortunate enough to work with Artemis in Oakbrook. Artemis and her staff were wonderful. We had the entire upstairs for our party including the outside and bocce area. Everyone at Pinstripes was especially attentive and kind. Artemis went above and beyond to accommodate our needs. She made our experience extremely seamless. She worked with us multiple times to ensure our needs we're met. Our tasting was exactly what we wanted and she even convinced the chef to make our favorite flatbread for our party. I dropped off centerpieces and goodies the day before and Artemis made sure everything was set up exactly how we wanted. We didn't do a traditional sit down dinner but opted for cocktail service and Buffett food most of the night. It was an informal set up and exactly what we wanted. Our guests raved about how nice it was to mingle, eat, dance, play bocce and just hang out by the fire outside. The staff worked hard to make sure everyone was happy all evening long. I would recommend Pinstripes for its great location, ease of working with their supportive staff and a stress free celebration.

“This is one of the best weddings, if not the best I have ever been to and I have been to a lot of weddings.” That is what one of my guests said after my wedding at Pinstripes in Oak Brook. Picking this venue was the absolute BEST decision I could have made. It exceeded my expectations! Laura and her crew provided the ultimate experience for us and our guests. Every detail from the decor to the sequence of events was exactly as we requested. Laura really took her time with us and answered all calls, e-mails and requests (and we had a lot) promptly. She makes the occasion all about you and truly understands just how important it is to the client. She is simply amazing! In addition, the food was outstanding and the service was impeccable. The staff goes above and beyond to ensure everyone is taken care of. Our guests are raving about what a great time they had---from the cocktail hour to the bowling. When you have guests going to the expense of traveling to a wedding, you want to provide the best experience and Pinstripes delivered. We also appreciated that we could leave with our guests and pick up all the "remnants of the reception" the day after. If you are seeking a venue that is unique but very classy, that will work with your time schedule, ideas and special requests--plus provide a stress-free experience---then choose Pinstripes! I could not have imagined a better way to start a new life with my husband.

Our experience at Pinstripes was amazing! We had so much fun and got a ton of compliments throughout the night. Angie and Robyn were really helpful in suggesting different fun ideas and accommodating our needs. We didn't need a day-of coordinator because Angie pretty much did everything for us! The food was delicious, and we got so many compliments from our guests about how much fun they were having. The Pinstripes staff was super accommodating with everything, even doing some things we didn't ask for (e.g., it was extra cold that day, so they put out heat lamps and a bunch of blankets for our outdoor ceremony!). Overall, I was thrilled and can't imagine a better venue. I wish we could do it again!

I had my wedding ceremony and reception held at the South Barrington Pinstripes in the South Barrington Arboretum. Our ceremony and reception were held outside under the covered bocce courts and lawn. We wanted a small, casual, simple wedding and it was the perfect venue. I worked with their wedding coordinator Matilda Webber and she did a wonderful job. She was so easy to work with, promptly answered all of our questions through phone, email, and in person. She was very easy to contact. The day of the wedding she had everything set up and I worried about nothing, in fact I didn't have to because she had it all under control! The staff and servers were great! Very friendly and attentive to our guests. One of the reasons we picked Pinstripes was because of the food. It was delicious! everything tasted great and was served promptly. We got to take our leftovers home. The best part were the non-stop compliments from our guests. People loved the food. It was great having access to the bocce courts. My guests loved this. People were coming up to me saying how much fun they were having, how there was something fun for them to do, and that it was such a unique and relaxing wedding. Pinstripes was also very accepting and worked wonderfully with our outside vendors. I am so glad we booked our event here and I would highly recommend it.

My now husband and I were looking for a place to have a reception that was going to be elegant but not too traditional. We found the perfect venue at Pinstripes in Oak Brook. We fell in love with the atmosphere immediately. We spent the next few months working with Kate and she made sure that all of the details were perfect. Our reception was beautiful, the food delicious and our guests left raving about how much fun they had. That's all that a newlywed couple can ask for! I highly recommend Pinstripes and their amazing staff!

Pinstripes exceeded our expectations for our September 7th wedding reception. Our wedding exemplified sophisticated fun. Our guests loved playing bocce bowl during cocktail hour and loved being able to sit in the outdoor area. It was hard to get some of them to leave to go upstairs for dinner! But once they got upstairs, the dinner was magnificent. We kept on receiving compliments on how delicious the food was. Some said it was the best food they ever had at a wedding. The staff was very courteous and friendly and went out of there way to make sure everyone was being taken care of. We also reserved bowling lanes which was perfect for the kids and others who didn't feel like dancing upstairs. And if that's not all, guests could catch the football games at the public bar downstairs. We loved our reception so much and the staff at Pinstripes was very helpful in the planning process. Mathilda knew exactly how to get things done and offered helpful ideas. Can't wait to go there on date night!

We just had our wedding at the Oak Brook Pinstripes and it could not have been more perfect. The title states what it was to us. Something different from the traditional reception, but still had the feel of a gorgeous and elegent wedding which we wanted. Tania, our lead coordinator could not have been more loving, open, and understanding to our needs. We did not have a lot of money, but enough to try and capture all the things we needed. We had a 2 hour happy hour before dinner and dancing. It was amazing. All the guest got to bowl, bocce, drink and eat. The lay out of all the rooms makes its extremely comfortable and the patio puts it over the top. Again, who bowls at a wedding? But it was a combination of fun and beauty. The place is really top notch. Tania understood our budget, and worked with us, even helping out here and there to what we could afford. The food was again unique and delicious. From the appitizers, to the family style dinner, the food was amazing and we were able to order as much or as little as we needed. A large kudos to the wait staff. We were very concerned with having 180 guests happy. But the kids (and I say this bc most were between 17-25) were nothing short or perfection. Walking around with wine, beers, cocktails, and always attentive to the main married couple. I literally had my own server that was around every ten minutes as well as my wife. The kids were even better than other wait staff bc they were punctual, swift, and polite. We cannot say enough about the venue, the room, and the entire upstairs itself. Literally hit on all levels and I completely recommend this to anyone who is looking for a change of pace from the traditional wedding. Bc you receive all that and more with this place. Tania, WAY TO FRICKIN GO!

We worked with Tania at Pinstripes Oakbrook for a reception after an out-of-country wedding. Once booked, they were very flexible with the timing of getting all the details set. That was OK with us, and we ended up with a great party. We rented 2/3 of the banquet room and also the bocce courts on the 2nd level so our party could use the veranda, bocce courts, dance floor, and tables for dinner. We had a hiccup with the projector, as the connection to my laptop to show pictures was not working. However, Scott and the team at Pinstripes spent over an hour and went to great lengths to get it working. Scott made sure that the night went well and everyone was happy. Moses and his crew did a great job keeping everyone fed and the drinks flowing. At the end of the night, he and the staff all came up to me to get feedback and wish us congratulations. That was a very nice touch. The food was great - we did a family-style dinner with the veg and shells (great), jambalaya risotto (awesome), short ribs (awesome), and salmon (overcooked, but flavor combination was good). We ordered 3 special desserts for people, and Pinstripes executed well. A few people showed up late during dinner, and they brought out fresh plates of the food upon request with no problem. They listened, made some good suggestions, and helped us have a great time. Thanks to Tania, Scott, Moses, and the staff.

My husband and I had our wedding reception at Pinstripes in Oak Brook, IL on June 1, 2013. We actually met with Laura, our event coordinator, before this location was even fully built. Laura gave us all the information we needed and more, so we felt entirely comfortable booking without even seeing the final construction. Laura made the process easy from beginning to end. She was very professional, flexible, and responsive, which was a huge plus for me. Laura always took the time to respond to my (many!) emails, which I greatly appreciated. Ultimately, I don't think the planning process could've gone any better! Now, on to the wedding day... I was absolutely amazed at how wonderful Pinstripes set up the space for our wedding. We had the banquet hall on the second floor, as well as the outdoor bocce courts reserved. It ended up raining so they set us up on the indoor lanes at the beginning of the evening which was perfect, as I hadn't even thought to ask what we'd do if it rained. We were able to use the outdoor space still, once the furniture and bocce lanes dried off a bit! Pinstripes made it a smooth transition and I didn't even have to ask about it! Cocktail hour was great and we had a full open bar all evening, which was nice. Dinner was wonderful. We were amazed at how much food they brought out and we heard nothing but positive comments from our guests, raving about both the food and the service. The servers were all incredibly attentive and always made sure we had what we needed. There were a couple of points that they went above and beyond for... a week or two before the wedding, I contacted Laura and mentioned that my sister had learned she had some food allergies. Laura coordinated with me to get an individual meal for her, including a separate gluten-free dessert. I really appreciated the flexibility and I know my sister did, too. Also, one of our guests had an easier time sitting in a chair with arms, rather than the typical banquet hall chairs. No one made a big deal about it, but I noticed they brought our guest a comfortable chair with arms and set it up at his table. I was amazed at how thoughtful and accommodating they were! The only negative thing I can say is that they misspelled my name on the board near the entrance that instructed our guests where to go. It wasn't a big deal to me though, considering I didn't even notice it until I saw a picture the next day that one of my guests took. Considering they did such an awesome job with the whole event and planning process and got every other planned detail right, they could've left my name off the board altogether and it wouldn't have mattered to me. :) Overall, I'd highly recommend Pinstripes to any bride looking for a non-traditional venue. If you don't want to go to a standard banquet hall but are still looking for a dinner and dancing reception with a little fun mixed in, this is the place for you! Having the bocce lanes and outdoor space available was perfect for anyone who didn't want to dance, wanted to chat, or just needed fresh air. The venue is beautiful, the food is delicious, and the staff are outstanding. You won't be disappointed!

We worked with Laura at the new Pinstripes location in Oak Brook, IL. Our wedding was approximately 90 people (originally estimated 130-ish) and we had a $10,000 minimum (including gaming!). It was very affordable compared to a lot of the other venues in the area that we were looking at of a similar set-up: On-site Catering, Alcohol service, lots of nearby amenities for out-of-towners, with a wedding consultant. Laura made several helpful suggestions of local vendors, but we were also allowed to work outside of their vendor list (other than catering) which was great. We were able to drop off our table decorations the day before and Laura and her team executed and placed them perfectly! The banquet room was lovely and the patio area was really nice to have as an alternative option (and nice to cozy up the fire on a cool May night with a blanket provided by the venue). We rented 8 lanes of bowling for 3 hours, which our guests seemed to really enjoy the change of pace for a wedding. A lot of people were surprised at how classy Pinstripes had made the restaurant-bowling experience! They also seemed to enjoy having an alternative to dancing. Also, the food was very tasty! One of the few regrets is that we didn't warn people that a ton of food was coming their way with a menu for the tables. I highly recommend this for anyone who books with this venue! The only hick-ups we had with the venue were that they misspelled my new husband's last name on the welcome board (after I corrected the wedding consultant about this a few days prior in an email) and the waiters/kitchen totally botched the timing of the vegetarian entree delivery. They didn't bring it our until after I complained about it... twice... and after they were setting out the dessert course. According to the venue, one server spoke with one of our vegetarian guests (who was actually our only vegan guest) who requested something different than the vegetarian option, and then assumed that because of this one conversation that none of the other vegetarians wanted their alternative meals. Honestly, it seemed like they over-reduced the staff after they received our final numbers, so I can understand the confusion in a rush. Other than dinner, the servers seemed quick to attend to cleaning up dirty plates from appetizers, our nacho bar late-night snack and refilling new drinks for people. All in all we had a great time and were really happy with our choice. I would definitely recommend this venue to other people.

We held our rehearsal dinner at the Pinstripes in Oak Brook, Illinois, working with Laura. They have a very nice menu and great atmosphere. We spent a lot of time outside on the upper deck where they have a great firepit and heaters. Even in November, the crisp night air made it an even more interesting experience. The family loved the bowling too.

When we were looking at other venues we didn’t feel like it was about us and what we wanted, until we walked into Pinstripes! Lisa and her staff were terrific! The Pinstripe staff was there to listen to what we wanted for our reception, they were flexible by tailoring their services to our specific needs to ensure that our wedding would be most memorable! Pinstripes exceeded our expectations as the reception and dinner went so smoothly! From bocce ball to the cocktail hour the food and food service were incredible! I personally recommend the jumbo shrimp and the mushroom caps as a must for each menu! Pinstripes was very proactive so much so, that they opened a reception room with air conditioning right off the patio and next to the bar as the heat was stifling allowing our guests to stay cool and enjoy the festivities! Our parents appreciated this nice hospitality suite! The dinner was amazing! The Pinstripe staff was on point throughout the entire evening with, quick service that delivered fresh and hot dinners! They were extremely accommodating to our family and friends especially when they wanted more of the bread and the excellent risotto! Our wedding day went without any hiccups and we are so than