Embers Restaurant and Speakeasy
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About
Embers Restaurant and Speakeasy is a restaurant wedding venue situated in Lockport, Illinois. For over five years, this charming eatery has provided private events of all shapes and sizes with an inviting backdrop, mouthwatering meals, and exceptional service. It is perfect for hosting every stage of your once-in-a-lifetime celebration, from your intimate rehearsal dinner to your fun-filled reception and everything in between.
Facilities and Capacity
Embers Restaurant and Speakeasy is located in the Volz Building, a historic Lockport property that had previously been unoccupied after a fire destroyed its interior. In 2015, through a determined community effort, it was fully renovated and transformed into a family restaurant with a classic 1920’s speakeasy bar aesthetic. It features a number of event spaces to choose from for hosting your special day, depending on your requirements and the size of your guest list. Outdoor ceremonies can take place on the expansive patio, which features dazzling views of downtown Lockport. Receptions can be held in the Embers Banquet hall, an expansive space that occupies the entire second floor of the building. Offering five separate rooms, a full-service bar, and a rooftop patio with stunning views, it can accommodate up to 200 guests in total. Rehearsal dinners of up to 25 attendees can take place in The Board Room, an intimate dining room with a brick-wall interior and soft lighting.
Services Offered
The dedicated service staff at Embers Restaurant and Speakeasy are ready to make planning your wedding a seamless and enjoyable experience. Led by events director Theresa Wolf, they offer a range of services to assist you in bringing your vision for your special day to life. They will arrange their spaces to fit your requirements and will provide setup and cleanup so that you can enjoy your celebration to the fullest.
Cuisine
A full catering team is ready to assist you in crafting the perfect dining menu for your wedding. Specializing in classic American dishes, they offer an enticing array of appetizers, entrees, and desserts, each prepared to look as good as it tastes. A selection of over 50 craft beers is also available, as well as a full wine list and range of top-shelf spirits.
- Pacific Islander-owned
- Woman-owned
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User6183393 1+ year agoExactly what we wanted!
We were married in the midst of COVID and they were able to do a beautiful small ceremony and reception for us. It was truly beautiful and their bridal room was amazing as well! We loved it so much! Thank you, Embers! -
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Kat Married on 02/03/2019Good food, beautiful atmosphere, slow service
Food was amazing, venue was beautiful, and the bar line never grew more than 3 people long(quick bartenders!)
The only reason Embers did not get all five stars from us is because of some of the service. The groom had to stay back and cut all our cake in order for them to move tables to make a dance floor in a timely manner, the groom and bride ended up bussing some tables to clear away dirty dishes that were there, and anytime we needed something to be done (make sure waters were refilled, tables moved to make a dance floor, etc) we had to go find the coordinator to remind her.
We love embers for the food and atmosphere, but something they do struggle with is their timeliness.
Team
Theresa has been with Embers since our introduction to the community in 2015 when Embers rose from the ashes of a significant building fire years prior.
Theresa had her own party planning business when she was a stay at home mom for her 3 children for nearly 16 years. She was a member of her children's school PTO. She volunteered and coordinated many events.
Theresa and her family are also long term residents of the Lockport community. Theresa also volunteers on the City Council and is an executive board member of the Lockport Chamber of Commerce to support the future planning and growth of Lockport.
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