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About

Wild Onion Brewery and Banquets is a rustic wedding venue located in Lake Barrington, Illinois. It is truly a unique one-of-a-kind destination. The Great Hall was built in 2006 with a clear vision of unparalleled beauty that would invoke a sense of architectural awe and serenity. It is anchored by a large timber frame cathedral ceiling that overlooks a beautiful 11-acre lake. Our private lake is surrounded by wildflowers and a cascading waterfall which flows outside the room and past a cantilevered patio. Your guests can enjoy a champagne toast under a canopy of bistro string lights with the sweet sound of flowing water. We believe a wedding venue should be as unique as your special occasion.

Facilities and Capacity
Couples may host up to 200 wedding guests at Wild Onion Brewery & Banquets. There are three available event spaces onsite for couples to utilize throughout their wedding day. These event sites range from indoor spaces to uncovered outdoor areas, completely customizable to meet your wedding specifications.

Services Offered
Wild Onion Brewery & Banquets can provide a wide variety of event services. These event services include:

  • All-inclusive packages
  • Setup and cleanup
  • Bridal suite
  • Cake
  • Event planning
  • Liability insurance
  • Wireless Internet
  • Parking
  • Valet
  • Wheelchair access


Other Services
In addition to the above event services, Wild Onion Brewery & Banquets can provide the following in-house bar services:

  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne toast
  • Cash bar/open bar
  • House beer/liquor/wine
  • Premium liquor
  • Signature drink
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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$13,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$22

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Brewery
Restaurant
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer

What event items are available?

Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of Wild Onion Brewery and Banquets

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Sydney Sent on 07/05/2021
4.8 out of 5 rating

We wouldn’t have gotten married anywhere else

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!
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Aaron Sent on 02/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Wedding Venue

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.
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 08/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue

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 as well that was beautiful as well.
Lizzie
Lizzie Sent on 06/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Venue!

From the gorgeous space, the private party room, the outside balcony area looking out to the beautiful lake, the nicest and most welcoming staff, to the attentive help of the event planner, Abby who was so easy to converse with and was so detailed and skilled with the process, as well as all the services before, during, and after our big day that gave us absolutely zero stress and no issues at all the day of! I am so happy with them and will be recommending this venue to everyone!
Allie
Allie Sent on 12/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous wedding venue!

There are so many wonderful things to say about the Wild Onion! I don't have one negative thing to write. My husband and I knew instantly this was place for our wedding reception after just one walk through. We fell in love with the high ceilings, outdoor landscaping, staff, food, rustic feel, and all of the amenities they had to offer! I cannot stress enough how convenient it was that they have in-house catering. I didn't have to coordinate a caterer, a bar vendor, cake, tables, chairs, linens, and cutlery. Wild Onion has it all! Jamie was also amazing to work with, she was laid back but responsive if I needed anything. She definitely made the wedding planning process so much easier! I still have guests that will tell me how beautiful they thought the venue was and how delicious the food and cake were.
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 11/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great venue!

We had our wedding here in October 2020 and though we couldn't follow through with our original plan it turned out amazing. The venue was fantastic. The staff was very accommodating to changes and helped the whole event run smoothly.
J
James Sent on 11/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Venue!

Onion Pub staff did a wonderful job, handled all the details!
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 01/23/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Just what I needed!

TWA was fantastic to work with!! We decided to get married very quickly due to my mom's health and had a very small, intimate ceremony. With it happening so quickly and differently, Jamie helped tremendously in figuring out the appropriate pricing, timeline, etc. I was so grateful for her assistance and kindness. She then put me in contact with our photographer, Jerry A, and he was absolutely incredible. He had me laughing and at ease the first time we talked and went out of his way the day of. I wanted someone who could simply just pose us and take our pictures, and he went above and beyond. He found and took the sweetest, most thoughtful shots, and had us all genuinely laughing. He arrived extra early and stayed longer than expected, and just kept us laughing and smiling. I haven't even seen the photos yet and truly cannot wait to see what magic he captured. We will be requesting him again to use in our future celebration with family and friends!
K
Kathleen Sent on 11/22/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing doesn't even start to cover..

We met with Jamie back in 2019. No one prepared us for covid-19. When the state locked down Jamie messaged us and asked "if you would like to move the date you are welcome to at no penalty. " we thought long and hard and decided to keep our date. We moved forward and im so happy we did. Working with Jamie was amazing and helped so much! Also, a group that doesn't get enough credit is the staff and the bar tenders. The day of they were amazing!! Everyone said how nice and attentive they were. If you pick the onion you will not regret it. Your photos will turn out amazing and you get to work with amazing staff!
R
Regina Sent on 08/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Loved the Pub

Just had our wedding ceremony and reception there and it was fabulous. Jamie was wonderful to work with (and she did it all remotely since I live out of state and Covid prevented an early meet-and-greet). The staff did a great job and the food was delicious. The bakery they used made a great cake, all off a photo (again, Covid). It was a perfect place for a small, Socially Distant ceremony. It struck the perfect mix of fancy, but not too fancy. And the beer was awesome. 5 stars, wouldn't change anything.

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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Wed Start Wed Start Wedding DJs

The Onion Pub is the perfect balance of rustic and modern. As soon as you walk through the double doors into the great hall you know you are set to have a memorable time! The staff is second to none, the cuisine awesome and the craft beer is absolutely amazing! A wonderful place to have a wedding!

Wedding Trail Wedding Trail Wedding Photographers

Amazing and unique venue!

Fred Fox Studios Fred Fox Studios Wedding Photographers

We absolutely love working here. It is beautiful and the staff is always great to work with. We can't say enough good things about this place.

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