Wild Onion Brewery and Banquets

The Wild Onion was the perfect venue for my wife and I. We had a small wedding of around 80 guests and their "Intimate Wedding" package was what we needed and wanted! Pretty much a one stop shop for catering food/open bar, seating, and even ordering the cake. They even have vendor connections to photography and florists, which we did end up using. The managers/coordinators Adrianna and Christian are amazing! From beginning to end, they were easy to work with, very knowledgeable, and answered any questions we had with great response times. We never felt stressed about how things were planned and the space looked amazing after it was all set up! The day of coordinating ran smoothly and we had the best day. Their staff were also very professional and accommodating throughout the whole event. We would give them 6 stars if allowed!

We booked The Wild Onion as our venue for our April 2024 wedding. Adrianna is an amazing Event manager who helped make the planning process easier. She was easy to communicate with and quick to answer all of our questions. The entire staff was very attentive during the wedding, the bar staff came to the head table multiple times to get our drink orders. Also, a nice perk was that when my husband and I left the table during dinner to do our rounds to great our guests, our plates were not taken away until we actually had a chance to eat! The food was great and the space was beautiful (what could beat the cathedral ceiling and the amazing big window?!). We highly recommend booking The Wild Onion!

Wild Onion was everything we could have asked for and more! They have an amazing space that looked incredible for the wedding. The food is amazing (we have yet to eat something bad there) and the beer selection is great. They take care of so much for the wedding- the food, the tables, the bartenders, the servers, and even the cake. They made the process so easy and were great to work with. On the day of the wedding, Christian was incredibly helpful. The servers were great and the bartenders were incredible. Everyone went above and beyond the make sure we had the perfect day. We cannot recommend them enough and we look forward to celebrating at the restaurant in the future.

Wild Onion Brewery and Banquets was the absolute perfect venue for our wedding. Adrianna, Christian, and the entire staff at Wild Onion were so helpful, professional, and extremely accommodating of every we needed for our wedding. Working with them made planning our wedding so smooth. They went above and beyond to make sure that our special day was magical. The space is gorgeous, and we were so happy that we were able to do both our ceremony and reception in the same place. They were amazing partners throughout this whole experience and they truly made our wedding wonderful.

My wife and I had an extraordinary wedding. In large part, it was due to the venue. We had hoped to find a place that matched our personality in terms of how if felt (we liked the idea of a brewery), and also needed space to host a live band. The Onion was exactly that space for us! The event coordinators, both Adrianna and Christian, were a delight to work with and made the entire process move along smoothly. They gave us candid recommendations based on their experiences when we asked for them, and encouraged us to make the event our own; a unique celebration. On the day of our wedding, things ran smoothly. It went by so quickly, but I noticed them working in the background making sure that transitions happened, that the space was set up according to what we had discussed, and... that backup plans were in place in case the weather didn't cooperate (it did!) My friends and family were impressed with the event space - it was the perfect size, and with the band we had hired, we were all dancing the night away. I was particularly happy that we had an indoor and outdoor space, so all of our guests did not need to travel beyond getting to the Onion that day. The food and cake were great, there were spaces for the wedding party to use, as well as space for the vendors we hired that day. We feel like we got the best use of the spaces they had, both indoor and outdoor... we were also able to make it into the brewery for some photos (a nice bonus for us). Our final thoughts: we would do it all again if we could! Our family made so many wonderful memories that weekend. We felt supported the entire day, especially by so many excellent vendors. Wild Onion Brewery and Banquets is a gem. You should consider their beautiful space and their dedicated event people for your wedding. We have no regrets!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

Had our celebration at Wild Onion. Very easy to work with and handled everything! We had a blast and our day was truly special.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!!!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!!!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!!!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

Beautiful space!!!!

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!

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!

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.

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).

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.