Holiday Party Venue in Lincolnshire, IL
Flexible Spaces
Private and semi-private options for groups of all sizes.
Custom Menus
Flexible dining styles, including buffet, family-style, and cocktail service options tailored to your event.
Full Bar Experience
Craft beer, wine, mimosas, and beverage packages are available for guests of all ages.
A Holiday Party DESIGNED FOR YOU
Celebrate the Season, Your Way.
Your holiday party should feel special – not stressful, not overdone.
At Half Day Brewing, we create a holiday celebration in a space where family and friends can relax, connect, and celebrate the season together. From intimate gatherings to larger holiday parties, we make it easy for you to host a memorable event without the hassle.
Food & Drink
Holiday Party Menus Your Guests Will Love
From casual to elevated, we’ll build a menu that fits your event.
Buffet Packages
Chef-curated selections designed for groups.
Cocktail Style
Shareable plates and crowd favorites.
Bar Packages
Mimosas, craft beer, wine, cocktails, and custom add-ons like unlimited pop and coffee.
Holiday Party Rooms That Fit Your Event
VISIT OUR Spaces
Private Room
Ideal for intimate dinners and close family.
Main Dining Area
Perfect for larger celebrations.
Semi-Private Sections
A balance of privacy and energy.
Seasonal Patio
Our seasonal patio may be available based on weather and availability, but cannot be reserved in advance.
Simple, Start to Finish.
Tell Us About Your Event
Date, guest count, and vision.
Customize Your Experience
Choose your menu, bar package, and space.
Show Up & Celebrate
We handle the rest.
Let’s Plan Your Holiday Party
Dates fill quickly – especially weekends.
FAQ
Earlier than you’d think. Friday and Saturday evenings in the first three weeks of December are
typically gone by August or September. Prime weeknights (Wednesday and Thursday) fill by
mid-October. If you’re reading this in October or later and looking for a December Friday or
Saturday, we’ll likely point you to a Sunday brunch, a weekday lunch, or a January date –
those are the slots that consistently have availability.
Yes. Sunday afternoons, weekday lunches, and dates after January 2 carry reduced food and
beverage minimums during the holiday stretch. The discount varies by date and group size, but
the practical effect is that a group of 60 can book a Sunday afternoon for noticeably less than
the same group on a Saturday night. If budget is a constraint, ask us about off-peak options
early – they go quickly too.
Yes. Seasonal options include carving stations (prime rib, turkey, ham), winter braises, root
vegetable sides, and shareable apps that work for cocktail-style holiday parties. On the bar side,
we offer mulled wine, spiked hot chocolate, holiday cocktails and mocktails, and craft beer
flights featuring our seasonal releases. We can also do a non-themed standard menu if your
group prefers our regular offerings.
Yes, with limited capacity. New Year’s Eve typically books as a full buyout or as a private back
room reservation with a fixed seating time. We accept these reservations starting in September
and they’re usually committed by mid-November. NYE pricing is separate from our standard
private event minimums.
Yes. Personal decor is welcome – table centerpieces, themed signage, photo backdrops, and
tabletop displays all work. We ask that nothing be adhered to the walls or ceilings. For Secret Santa
or White Elephant exchanges, we’ll set up a gift table near the entry and coordinate the timing
into your event flow. If you want a Santa visit or a hot chocolate cart, we can recommend
vendors we’ve worked with.
Conveniently located in Lincolnshire, Half Day Brewing is easy to reach from Buffalo Grove, Vernon Hills, Deerfield, Lake Forest, Bannockburn, Riverwoods, Northbrook, Highland Park, and the surrounding North Shore communities.