Top New Orleans Cocktail Party Venues

• Spaces for 80-100 Guests

The Holiday Inn New Orleans West Bank Tower, located at 275 Whitney Avenue in Gretna, Louisiana, is a 13-floor hotel offering 181 rooms. Guests can enjoy amenities such as an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and the Round House Bar & Grill, which serves breakfast and dinner. The hotel also features meeting space, making it a great choice for business events. Conveniently situated just minutes from downtown New Orleans, it’s an ideal location for both business and leisure travelers

• Spaces for 50-150 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Barrilleaux means "to whom family is the most important." With over 2700 square feet of historic event space and a team of professional coordinators on staff we can help bring all your visions to life. Whether hosting a corporate event or an elegant intimate wedding, Barrilleauxs' is unparalleled with New Orleans charm and will be the perfect backdrop to your next event. We know just how important every event is and we believe you should never have to settle for anything less than the finest facilities, amenities, cuisine, and planning professionals.

• Spaces for 150-180 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Celebrate your next event at Misa, located on Magazine Street in New Orleans, with our unique event space that offers a Moroccan ten VIP room, a cozy lounge with a private bar, and two beautiful patios that can accommodate a total of 150 guests. Looking for a great Mardi Gras party option? Let us take care of the food and drinks while you and your guests watch the parades in comfort! Our event space is perfect for hosting your celebrations, with plenty of room to accommodate groups of all sizes. Our limited chef-created menu is tailored to each occasion and budget, ensuring that every guest will enjoy a delicious and memorable culinary experience. Our wide selection of wines and specialty cocktails will perfectly complement your meal and keep your guests happy. Contact us today to schedule a tour and start planning your unforgettable event at Misa in New Orleans!

• Spaces for 40-150 Guests
• 2 Venues with Activities

The Exchange is New Orleans' most unique private event venue — seven pickleball courts (six indoor, air-conditioned; one outdoor), a full-service bar and kitchen, live music, and an atmosphere that turns any group into a party. We host corporate team builders, birthday celebrations, bachelorette weekends, holiday parties, reunions, and everything in between. No pickleball experience required — we get everyone playing within minutes, and the laughs and competition take care of the rest. Add craft cocktails, a full food menu, big-screen TVs, ping pong, and cornhole, and you have an event nobody forgets. Capacity up to 150 guests. Options range from a 2-court social buyout for intimate groups to a full exclusive venue experience. Custom food and beverage packages available. Located in the Lower Garden District, 1.3 miles from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

• Spaces for 65-200 Guests
• 1 Event Space

What a joy it is to call New Orleans home, where every unique neighborhood — or faubourg, as we like to say — adds its own spice to the pot we all share. At Faubourg Brewing Co., we’re here to bring people together, celebrate what makes us unique and raise a toast to everything we have in common. Cheers to all the faubourgs that thread this wild and beautiful place together!

• Spaces for 250-600 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

Create an exceptional event with the Degas House Museum, located on Esplanade Avenue in New Orleans. The Degas House Museum was awarded "Best of Weddings" 2013 - 2018 by The Knot and is the only VIP Wedding Venue in the New Orleans area. At the Degas House Museum Our commitment to you is to ensure that you are guaranteed an event that exceeds expectations. Our beautiful French Quarter style courtyard and ornate Victorian parlors provide ample space for a lavish ceremony and reception. The most prestigious event and meeting space in New Orleans. The Degas House rooms, patio, and gallery provide ample space for a variety of special events, including parties, celebrations, reunions, classes, bridal and baby showers, rehearsal dinners, and other gatherings of all kinds. With Degas House's restored beauty as a backdrop, your next special event will be an unforgettable experience. Degas House, with its exquisite setting and impeccable service, is enhanced by the sunlight reflected from the large windows. It is the ideal location for a successful and memorable event. We have a number of locations from which you can choose, as follows: Degas House has been entertaining guests in New Orleans since 1852, with walls painted in Parisian Gold, Desiree's Deep Red, and Impressionist Rose, as well as framed reproductions of Degas's work, which includes family portraits, equestrian scenes, nudists, and dancing girls, among other subjects. It can be used in a variety of settings, including meetings, weddings and receptions, seminars, luncheons, and other special events. We have the perfect amount of function space for any occasion in our function rooms, patio, gallery, and breakfast room.

• Spaces for 100-600 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 1 Outdoor

For over 30 years, Razzoo Club & Patio has served up the ultimate New Orleans experience for countless events! Now, we invite you to join the fun! Whether it’s our live bands, our first-class staff, or our unbeatable pricing – we’ll make sure you have an unforgettable experience! Sunday through Thursday, jam out to some of New Orleans' top-rated wedding bands, including The Phunky Monkeys! On Weekends, live DJs and MCs keep the energy high and the dance floor packed. For corporate parties -- all vendors are welcome and feel free to make the space entirely your own! Contact info@Razzoo.com with any questions.

• Spaces for 220-325 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New Orleans is a beautiful wedding venue located in New Orleans, Louisiana. This all-inclusive venue is centrally located at the base New Orleans’ historic Canal Street, giving you and your guests immediate access to both the French Quarter and the Arts District. This venue boasts spacious rooftop ballrooms which provides the only downtown view of the rich city skyline and Mississippi River. The friendly and experienced staff at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New Orleans are happy to assist with turning your wedding vision into a reality at this wonderful venue. The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New Orleans offers over 16,000 square-feet of event space, consisting of elegant ballrooms and more intimate meeting rooms, perfect for hosting everything from elopements to extravagant wedding soirees. For larger wedding celebrations, the venue provides the stunning International Ballroom. Located on the 16th floor, this space offers breathtaking panoramic views of the famous French Quarter and the Mississippi River, supplying the ideal backdrop for your celebration. This elegant ballroom can comfortably accommodate a reception of up to 500 wedding guests, providing ample space to dine and dance the night away. For a smaller wedding event, the Crescent Ballroom can accommodate a total of 180 guests, with the option of partitioning for smaller parties. This elegantly decorated space is ideal for hosting a range of wedding events including ceremonies, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, and more. For more intimate celebrations the venue offers a range of meeting spaces of different capacities such as the Madewood, Nottoway, and Rosedown. Get-ready rooms are available on the property so that each wedding party can prepare for their day in style and comfort. Your guests can enjoy a luxurious overnight stay in one of the 367 elegant guest rooms available on site, each created with style and comfort in mind. This venue is wheelchair accessible and offers on-site parking for your convenience, with a valet service also available. The staff at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New Orleans are dedicated to helping you create the day of your dreams, which is why you are paired with an experienced Event Specialist when you book your special day at this venue. This experienced event planner aims to help you get the most from this beautiful venue for your big day. The professional on-site culinary team is on hand to help you create your perfect wedding celebration menu, using their skills and experience to curate their dishes to your exact specifications. You can choose from a variety of serving styles including buffet, passed hors d’oeuvres, plated, and action stations. Full beverage services are also supplied, offering a range of house and specialty beer, wine, and liquor. Professional audiovisual services can be provided for your event by this venue’s partners, PSAV. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New Orleans aims to accommodate your needs and preferences to ensure your celebration is as wonderful as you have always imagined.

The Eliza Jane blends the history and soul of The Crescent City with an unmistakable elegance and modern style. Step into our impeccably designed retreat—born of seven joined 19th-century warehouses—and find yourself in a reimagined getaway, paying homage to the city’s eclectic character and vibrant stories.

• Spaces for 50-80 Guests

Chef Donald Link’s Herbsaint Bar and Restaurant, which was established in 2000 on historic St. Charles Avenue, is the flagship of the Link Restaurant Group. The kitchen is well overseen by Chef de Cuisine David Rouse, who works very closely with local farmers and fishermen, offering the most contemporary, seasonal French-Southern cuisine with elements of rustic Italian cooking. An eclectic wine list and a knowledgeable staff make for such perfect pairings. The restaurant earned Chef Link a James Beard Award for Best Chef South in 2007; former Chef Rebecca Wilcomb, who now leads the kitchen at Gianna, was honored with the same award in 2017. Herbsaint is proud to be consistently included on the Times-Picayune’s annual list of New Orleans 10 Best Restaurants since the list began, in 2003. The restaurant has been recognized by Eater National as one of “The Best Restaurants in America” (the 38 restaurants that defined dining), has been added to the Fine Dining Hall of Fame by Nation’s Restaurant News, as well as listed as a Top 50 Restaurant in America by Gourmet Magazine.

• Spaces for 10 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

• Spaces for 20-500 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 6 Hotels
• 10 Total Spaces

Ace Hotel New Orleans has a variety of spaces suitable for events large and small. The meeting rooms and event spaces are flexible enough to host any type of occasion, whether you're hosting a meeting, concert, film screening, wedding, or anything else you might need some space for. The dedicated events team at Ace Hotel New Orleans is happy to help with the planning process and making sure your event is executed perfectly.

• Spaces for 15-600 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 7 Hotels
• 10 Total Spaces

From business meetings, to weddings and social events, Royal Sonesta New Orleans creates memorable experiences that inspire and delight. Our unique and architecturally exquisite setting provides the artistic backdrop that may accommodate up to 500 guests reception style. With 20 function rooms, over 20,000 square feet of meeting space and outdoor venue options, including our 5,000 square foot Grand Ballroom, we offer incomparable event expertise from savvy event planners. Besides our lush courtyards, attendees may experience our unique VIP box seat to the French Quarter with a Bourbon Balcony Hospitality Suite. Our dedicated catering professionals will craft menus from breakout sessions to ballroom dinners -- every meal delicious, memorable and artfully prepared. At Sonesta Food Is Art, and we enhance every event through food that is locally inspired, chef-driven and creatively presented. From the latest meeting technology, to customized menus and themed decor, your event is sure to be one that your guests will never forget.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The beautiful Justine is a brasserie in New Orleans’ historic French Quarter. It was opened by a husband-and-wife team Justin and Mia Devillier, Justine combines the sophistication of Parisian brasseries with the playfulness of the South’s most lively district. Justine's historic building provides an intimate and timeless setting suitable for any and all types of events. Whether it's a small breakfast meeting of 20 to a cocktail reception for 100+ guests, our southern hospitality will leave your guests raving about the food, service, and ambiance.

• Spaces for 200-350 Guests

NOPSI Hotel is a historic and sophisticated New Orleans wedding venue, blending timeless architecture with modern luxury in the heart of the Central Business District. Originally built in 1927 as the headquarters of New Orleans Public Service Inc., the hotel offers couples an authentic sense of place just blocks from the French Quarter. From intimate celebrations to grand receptions, NOPSI offers a collection of distinctive indoor and outdoor spaces. The elegant Dryades Ballroom provides a classic setting for dinner and dancing, while the Gin Yard offers a charming open-air courtyard ideal for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions. Above the Grid, the hotel’s rooftop venue, delivers sweeping city views and an unforgettable backdrop for celebrations overlooking New Orleans. With 216 guestrooms, including nearly 60 suites, couples can keep their wedding weekend under one roof—from welcome gatherings and rehearsal dinners to the ceremony, reception, after-party, and farewell brunch. Spacious suites provide beautiful accommodations for getting ready, while onsite catering, bar service, and an experienced events team help create a seamless experience. NOPSI combines New Orleans history, exceptional hospitality, versatile event spaces, and a central location to create a wedding destination that feels distinctly New Orleans while remaining entirely your own.

• Spaces for 20-50 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Maison de la Luz is a distinctive new guest house from Atelier Ace. A place for reverie and proper Southern swoon, for prophetic visions or quiet inspiration, Maison de la Luz finds beauty in the curious and defines luxury as moving through the world with grace. With 67 resplendent suites, private sanctuaries and bespoke concierge service, Maison de la Luz is a lighthouse for the senses, reverent of elegance, irreverent of convention and is marked by generosity of spirit. Bar Marilou is a place where you can relax and unwind. A craft cocktail bar, created in collaboration with the Parisian culinary group Quixotic Projects, is accessible only to guests of Maison de la Luz through a private entrance. The bar is housed in City Hall's historic library, which is awash with curated curiosities, oil paintings, classic books, and warm furnishings. In addition to offering balanced and lively spirits, a small plate menu inspired by French, New Orleans, and West Indies-inspired flavors, the bar also offers live music. Elizabeth Estelle Josephine Estelle The Southern osteria Josephine Estelle, owned and operated by James Beard Award-nominated Chefs Michael Hudman and Andy Ticer, offers guests seeking inspired Italian fare first dibs on available reservations. Guest of the Maison de la Luz can make reservations at Seaworthy, a celebration of wild-caught and sustainably harvested seafood, as well as classic and proprietary cocktails, at a discounted rate. Guests of the Alto Maison de la Luz have access to the pool at the Ace Hotel in New Orleans. Three Crucial Elements Guests will be given priority reservations at Three Keys, an intimate music venue and bar dedicated to the magic that happens in New Orleans with live shows, performances, and their annual Six of Saturns celebration, which takes place during the Jazz Festival and lasts for two weeks each year.

The elegance and beauty of a luxury hotel mixes with the intimacy of a boutique hotel. Our central location in the French Quarter is just steps from everywhere you want to be. Simply step outside to enjoy the sights and sounds of the historic and lively French Quarter.

Galatoire's boasts eight luxurious spaces that are ideal for hosting private parties for corporate, wedding, seasonal, and social events, among other things. What ever the occasion, we have a space with the appropriate ambiance to meet your requirements. For more than a century, Galatoire's has prided itself on its ability to maintain a high level of consistency. In every aspect of your dining experience in one of our private spaces, from our world-renowned New Orleans cuisine to our impeccable service, you will be reminded of the traditional meals that Galatoire's guests have enjoyed for generations. We provide a menu that is tailored to the needs of each group while also highlighting the traditions of the Galatoire. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you and your guests. The Galatoire's sales team will assist you in every step of the process of creating unforgettable experiences at our award-winning organization. Our industry knowledge, flexibility, and clear communication assist you in realizing your vision while maintaining the consistency that comes with more than a century of tradition in the industry. Call Jordan Breland or Caroline Oliver at 504.525.2021, send an email to sales@galatoires.com, or fill out a private dining request form for more information about our options.

• Spaces for 12-200 Guests
• 6 Restaurants

Located steps off of Bourbon Street in the heart of the French Quarter, Arnaud’s offers classic Creole Cuisine and exemplary service in beautifully restored turn of the century dining rooms. Since its inception in 1918, Arnaud’s has remained true to its traditions and courtesies.