Top Garden District Gala Venues

• Spaces for 60-500 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 3 Bars
• 2 Event Spaces

Nice Guys Nola & Co. originally launched with Nice Guys Nola on Earhart and quickly became a nationwide favorite brunch spot and destination. As we continued to grow and create unforgettable experiences with both locals and tourists from abroad, we eventually opened our New Orleans sports bar, Head Quarters, located downtown. Additionally, we've expanded to our signature balcony lounge venue, Red Light District. As we continue to deliver delicious food and incredible memories, we invite you to book your next meal or event with us and see how we do things at Nice Guys Nola & Co.

DISCOVER THE LUXURY AND ELEGANCE OF OUR ONE-OF-A KIND WATERFRONT WEDDING AND EVENT VENUE IN NEW ORLEANS. Spacious, elegant, and truly breathtaking, the indoor space provides flexible design options in a remarkable setting with floor-to-ceiling windows with expansive water views. Large enough to accommodate up to 299 guests, the space has ample room for a dance floor, cake table, and more.

Locals and tourists alike have been delighted by Broussard's sensational French-Creole cuisine and historic French Quarter architecture ever since the restaurant first opened its doors back in the year 1920. Brunch can be had in the courtyard, dinner can be had in one of our elegant dining rooms, and cocktails can be had in the Empire Bar. The combination of our creative dishes and attentive service is going to give you an experience that you won't forget for the next hundred years. When you choose Broussard's as the location for your wedding or other private event, you can rest assured that you will experience genuine Southern hospitality, incomparable cuisine, and timeless elegance. Our Special Events Team has years of experience catering to parties of varying sizes, from an intimate get-together for 50 people in the Josephine Room to a 650-guest extravaganza when the Hermann-Grima Museum is included in the festivities.

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.

Located in New Orleans’ historic Lower Garden District, we’re minutes from the French Quarter and just one block from the world-famous St. Charles Avenue streetcar. Our beautiful, lush Banana Courtyard and adjacent event space, The Roadhouse, are perfect for wedding ceremonies and receptions, private parties, community events, and more! With a built-in bar and easy access to a variety of local vendors—including food trucks—The Roadhouse at Creole Gardens is the best place to host your New Orleans celebration!

• Spaces for 600 Guests

The Exchange is the perfect place for your next event, if we do say so ourselves! From corporate team building to family reunions to really great birthday parties we’re here to help you have a fun day. Reach out to us, tell us a bit about the event you’re planning and we’ll be in touch with more details. Looking for a test run? We’ve got plenty of public events for you to check out. The Exchange is a totally unique space in the city featuring six air-conditioned indoor Pickleball courts, an outdoor court, plus specialty cocktails, excellent food, and other games like ping pong and corn hole. One-on-one pickleball lessons, clinics, open play, and social and corporate events are also be available.

• 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 96-200 Guests

Enjoy beautifully simple brasserie fare inspired by our city's French heritage. The menu is updated daily based on what is in season and what we find at local farmers markets.

• Spaces for 115-150 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Harnessing the power of beautiful design to uplift the human spirit, the hotel celebrates New Orleans today - an ensemble of remarkable architecture, colorful characters, joyful culture, signature food and music unlike any other city in America. Animated with ritual, romance and passion, infused with intriguing European, Caribbean and African influences and fueled by the city’s mosaic of humanity and creative culture, the hotel is recognized as one of the premier boutique hotels in the world by Conde Nast Traveler, Southern Living, Esquire, Entrepreneur and Wallpaper magazines. In addition to its design, the hotel offers an exceptional bar where your guests will enjoy a specialty cocktail named especially for your guests! Set to a mesmerizing backdrop of flickering candlelight, sophisticated in style, named for divine spirits in Voodoo and serving imaginative spirits from small batch distilleries and vineyards, loa is a destination bar. It has become a nightly magnetic watering hole for visitors who choose to be in town for a few days as well as creative local artists and entrepreneurs who choose to live here for a lifetime. We offer 117 gorgeous rooms, breathtaking suites and one of a kind penthouses. Spacious bathrooms, architectural artifacts, Sony and Sharp LCD televisions, iHome micro-stereos, Modern Fan Company fans and Aveda bath amenities, as well as furnishings, linens and color palettes selected by designer LM Pagano create sexy, sophisticated, soothing spaces for sleep, work and play. We reach deeply into the artisan community to weave into the hotel an eclectic mix of hand-made objects, both old and new, which define New Orleans style. All told, and particularly fitting in your case, International House offers a hotel experience that adds value to and meshes memorably with the local experience you are creating for your Krewe.

Aloft New Orleans Downtown offers event spaces for your next celebration in New Orleans, Louisiana.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Laurenia is a boutique hotel in the center of New Orleans' Central Business District, just steps away from the world-famous French Quarter and other attractions. Featuring 3,500 square feet of internal floorspace and floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook Duncan Plaza, hardwood flooring, and restored ironwork from the original structure, Laurenia is a stylish and convenient place to live. The united space contains an additional events area known as 2three4, a fully equipped kitchen, a bridal suite, and an ambiance that is unlike anything else in the neighborhood. 2three4 is a unique restaurant and bar that is located on the mezzanine level of the ancient Pythian Temple in the heart of New Orleans' Central Business District and offers an atmosphere unlike any other. The Pythian's private event spaces are ideal for a variety of occasions including weddings, networking events, corporate meetings, and private functions. Pricing for the venue begins at $1,500. Please see our listings for The Knot and Zola for further information as well as photographs. Intimate event room 2three4, which is located on the mezzanine level of the Pythian Building, has been designed with contemporary finishes and industrial light fixtures. In this space, which can seat up to 150 guests, you can have corporate events such as cocktail parties, holiday parties, or use it as a cocktail hour or overflow space for major events that include the Laurenia ballroom as well. The ballroom, which overlooks Duncan Plaza, is decorated with hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows that let in plenty of natural light, and restored ironwork from the original structure. Indoors, the 3,500 square feet of space can comfortably seat 250 people in comfort. This room can be leased in conjunction with 2three4 to provide overflow guests with access to the mezzanine level for larger gatherings.

Experience the charm of our newly renovated property, complete with a roof deck that can be rented in addition to your unit. This space is tailor-made for hosting a range of events, including weddings, bachelor/bachelorette parties, graduations, and other special occasions. Immerse yourself in the inviting atmosphere of our updated venue, perfect for creating lasting memories during your significant celebrations.

• Spaces for 150-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Located in the heart of New Orleans CBD, this 2400 square foot venue is where your special events become a reality. The space accommodates up to 200 guests and contains 3 semi-separate rooms that can be rented alone or together. The space boasts a gorgeous entry with signature neon sign on a grass wall that our guests love for social media moments, a full bar, TVs and projectors through out, and raised stage.

Through the years, generations of brides have made their grand entrance at The Roosevelt New Orleans. Become part of that history when you celebrate your love with us. At The Roosevelt, every wedding is grand. From intimate gatherings to lavish affairs, our historic wedding venues and unrivaled service provide the ideal setting for your dream-come-true wedding.

New Orleans is a city steeped in history and traditions. At The Sazerac House, we believe those things are worth carrying forward because they make our lives better today. That’s why we don’t just celebrate spirits and cocktails — we celebrate everything that surrounds them. For an altogether original experience, book your group event in the home of America’s original cocktail. We offer one-of-a-kind event spaces steeped in spirited New Orleans traditions.

This classic New Orleans restaurant, located at the foot of the French Quarter, serves contemporary Creole food in an upbeat and lively grand café. As bearers of the torch keeping Creole cuisine alive and vital, Dickie Brennan and Palace Café’s culinary team are constantly evolving traditional Creole dishes and creating a few new favorites.

• Spaces for 14-200 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

Guests are treated to a grand dining experience, with all the hospitality for which New Orleans is noted. Because of this, discerning locals, as well as national publications have taken notice. Accolades include Travel+Leisure's Best Steakhouses in the U.S., The Daily Meal's America's 20 Best Steakhouses, Maxim Magazine's 10 Best Steakhouses in America and Playboy's Top 12 Steakhouses in America. We have also been featured in the Wall Street Journal and have repeatedly received Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence.

• Spaces for 600 Guests

Dickie Brennan’s Bourbon House is all about local seafood. If it’s not in season, you won’t find it on the menu. Enjoy authentic New Orleans dishes at New Orleans' premier oyster bar and seafood restaurant.

• 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.