Top Downtown Los Angeles Holiday Party Venues

• Spaces for 60-450 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Event Space

Fig & Olive’s West Coast flagship location is on Melrose Place in West Hollywood, CA. 8,000 square feet of light-filled space, double height ceilings, 50-foot tasting bar and communal table, two floors of dining, bar/lounge, enclosed patio with an abundance of rosemary plants, open kitchen and walls of olive oil and wine make this stunning location perfect for any occasion. Whether an intimate dinner party, a small gathering or an extravagant gala for 400 or more, our events department has the knowledge and experience to ensure your event is flawlessly executed. Our events brochure gives several options for private lunch or dinner parties, corporate cocktail parties, and elaborate food stations for buyouts and larger events.

• Spaces for 24-240 Guests
• 5 Restaurants
• 3 Historic Spaces

The Prime Rib at Lawry's Any private event, including weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, holiday parties, and more, can be held in Beverly Hills. During the day, our wonderful food, exceptional hospitality, and gorgeous accommodations are available for gatherings of 25 to 500 people. Private dining rooms with seating for up to 80 people are available in the evenings. Choose from one of our carefully prepared private party menus or collaborate with one of our award-winning chefs to create something unique. Our team of experts is here to ensure that your event runs smoothly and without worry. They would gladly assist you in selecting and coordinating any extra providers to ensure that your big occasion runs smoothly! Delicious food, wonderful hospitality, and gorgeous surroundings - all of the elements that have made our restaurant a success since 1938 - are accessible to your company. Lawry's takes pride in providing these services at a lower cost than most hotels.

• Spaces for 14-250 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 4 Bars

Inspired by the romance of our travels, the ALBA team created the idea of Holiday Italian, capturing the essence of Italy’s charm and sophistication—the warmth of its people, the allure of its style, and the timeless joy of its way of life. Here, cosmopolitan style meets coastal vibrancy, creating moments that are as unforgettable as they are irresistible - a celebration of life’s beauty in its simplest, most indulgent form. We believe every gathering should be as memorable as the meal itself. Whether you're celebrating a milestone, hosting an intimate dinner, or planning a lavish reception; we’re not just a venue, we’re your partner. From plated dinners and passed canapés to interactive stations and family-style feasts, our seasonal, locally-driven menus are endlessly adaptable. ALBA brings your dream event to life by creating bespoke moments from table tops, plates, menus, cocktails and entertainment with a full AV suite featuring DJ capabilities. With a number of private and semi-private options, we have spaces for cocktails and seated dinners for up to 250 people. Whether you're planning a celebratory dinner, a lavish reception, or an entire weekend of festivities, we offer customized menus, expertly crafted cocktails, and curated wine lists by our head sommelier—ensuring each detail is tailored to your vision and elevating your event into a truly unforgettable experience.

The Nice Guy is one of The H. Wood Group's premier Los Angeles venues. The Nice Guy is a swanky lounge, complete with gourmet food and a superb mixology menu. The venue's aesthetic is meant to evoke the decadent era of Mafia bars and restaurants, where hosts and their guests can enjoy an incredible event setting they won't soon forget. The Nice Guy introduced a fun and upscale lounge to Los Angeles. The venue offers the perfect mix of a restaurant setting and a club atmosphere. The intimate size of The Nice Guy enables the venue to provide extra attention and care to their clients, and ensures every event is flawlessly executed. Upon entry the vintage marble and brass bar greets you. Its size, scale, and shape invites guests to a unique social experience, encouraging conversation and camaraderie, while the booths along the exterior wall command intimacy between guests, and the larger booths flanking the room stimulate the party atmosphere throughout the night.

• Spaces for 40-115 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Taste on Melrose is a West Hollywood neighborhood, go-to restaurant that sits on a chic stretch of Melrose Avenue, just steps away from boutique designer shops. Taste on Melrose welcomes stylish guests to its Atrium featuring a private entrance, kitchen, and bar with a capacity of 150 for standing events or 60 for seated functions, creating an adaptable space for buyouts and catered events. Consistent with the artistic neighborhood in which Taste on Melrose is located, the space incorporates elements from some of the most talented artists and designers in Southern California. Elegant wallpaper from Paul Robinson Interiors provides a colorful backdrop, while a macramé wall sculpture from artist Jim Olarte creates additional drama. Lining the wall above the bar are antiques from local stores which add a residential element. The multipurpose space at Taste on Melrose is also equipped with AV capabilities and a surround sound speaker system. When you dine at Taste on Melrose, guests can enjoy the modern American menu from Executive Chef Brian Sheard with favorites like the White Truffle Mushroom Mac & Cheese and Papaya BBQ Meatballs, paired with seasonal desserts from in-house Executive Pastry Chef Katie Shyne.

Petite Taqueria is a premier Los Angeles venue with creative Mexican cuisine in an upbeat environment. Petite Taqueria elevates the classic Mexican-American comfort food experience, with a focus on the highest quality techniques and the freshest ingredients. Classics like bean and cheese burritos and taquitos sit alongside modern alterations such as their unique take on arroz con pollo. When guests enter Petite Taqueria they are welcomed with the cracks and shakes from the restaurant's signature margaritas and intricate cocktail program. Petite Taqueria's warm amber glow draws guest in, and their smooth finishes and modern textures make the venue unique and unforgettable. Petite Taqueria provides an intimate and comfortable experience for you and your guests.

• Spaces for 120-320 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

With the philosophy that dining is a cause for celebration, Barton G. Weiss and our team of award-winning chefs, designers, and producers create meals not only to satiate the appetite but to stimulate all the senses. Our menus and approach to guest service are uniquely crafted to push the limits of normal dining. From neo-classic twists on comfort food to Instagram-worthy presentations, guests are invited to have an experience like no other. As the originator of experiential fun-dining, we pride ourselves on doing things bigger, bolder, and more dramatic. With an ambience designed to elevate the guest experience, Barton G. The Restaurant Los Angeles serves parties of any size, from date nights and birthdays to private parties and large groups.

The H. Wood Group's Poppy is a fresh addition to the Hollywood nightclub scene. Their goal is to make Poppy feel like the live version of a surrealism painting. The venue is innovative and dreamy and is guaranteed to make for a completely unique and extraordinary event. Poppy features a private room housing an exclusive bar under a curved upholstered ceiling where it allows Hollywood royalty to enjoy the night in comfort and luxury. The nightclub is only open Thursdays from 10pm to 2am, and is available to host exclusive events. Throughout the venue, guests are whisked away feeling lost in a surrealistic dream, and find themselves among a whimsical bohemian cast of modern mermaids, peacock poppies, garden gypsies, and human animals, all while listening and engaging to great music. Guests can dance, socialize, lounge, or enjoy the venue's indoor/outdoor patio area during an unforgettable evening.

• Spaces for 180-2,500 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Theater
• 6 Total Spaces

The Award-winning Pacific Design Center serves the needs of the design, entertainment and arts communities by providing dramatic public and private spaces for screenings, exhibitions, lectures, meetings, special events and receptions. The PDC features; - SilverScreen Theater - Conference Center - 5th Floor Blue Atrium - 1st Floor Blue Lobby - 3rd Floor Terrace - Plaza Designed by architect Cesar Pelli, the beautifully landscaped, 14-acre campus is located in the City of West Hollywood, CA (the corner of Melrose Avenue and San Vicente Boulevard). The PDC serves as an exciting event location - from board meetings for 10 to outdoor parties for more than 2,500. Outside caterers are welcome!

With giant plush booths and over 25 flat-screen TVs, 40 Love is the perfect neighborhood sports bar to cheer on your favorite team or host a fun event with friends. The space is filled with dark wood, lush greenery and white brick, characteristic of a classic American country club. A sunny patio stretches around the front of the building, making 40 Love a premier venue to sip handcrafted cocktails anytime of day. The menu has something for every taste from top-notch bar fare to healthy food options. Playful in nature and vintage in décor, 40 Love is a lively event space to soak up the California sun with a drink, host a watch party, or challenge your friends to a game of shuffleboard.

The Peppermint Club is a unique 60's inspired music lounge that caters to true musicians and music lovers. The H. Wood Group and Interscope Records partnered to create The Peppermint Club, which is a live music lounge and venue in West Hollywood. The Peppermint Club takes a new approach to live music venues by allowing guests to experience a lounge featuring lush textures while they enjoy live music in a setting that evokes the comfort of an executive's living room. The Peppermint Club's interiors blend dark tones with soft vibrant textures and amplifying energy that is designed to create an exclusive setting for an intimate event. The venue features state-of-the-art sound for live music and listening parties.

• Spaces for 120-350 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Bursting with charm and energy, The Henry is a staple along Robertson Boulevard. This West Hollywood spot is an all-day restaurant that feels like home, a place where you can come and go with ease. Enjoy everything from morning coffee and breakfast on the go, to boozy weekend brunches and leisurely evening dinners. Dynamic patios, a gorgeous Dining Room with an open and airy Bar and Lounge make The Henry the perfect location for your next event. At The Henry, you’re always in good company.

• Spaces for 12-250 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 3 Bars
• 3 Total Spaces

Scarlett offers a unique dining experience that merges Italian passion with Californian soul. Our restaurant and lounge provide a seductive atmosphere, perfect for intimate evenings or lively gatherings. With a carefully curated menu featuring fresh ingredients and bold flavors, Scarlett is designed to delight the senses and create memorable moments.

• Spaces for 150-200 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Catch LA is located in the heart of one of the most popular neighborhoods in Los Angeles, West Hollywood, at the corner of Melrose & San Vicente. Catch LA is a contemporary seafood concept brought to life in a garden-like oasis with a beautiful outdoor space. The restaurant is also high above the streets, offering beautiful views and a tranquil experience. Catch LA offers a variety of unique private and semi-private event spaces carved out from the existing dining rooms. Even the indoor spaces at Catch LA feel like the beautiful outdoors, with gorgeous draped vines and intimate candles on each table. Catch LA can accommodate groups of all sizes for seated dinners and cocktail-style events. The restaurant even has a retractable roof for events, when weather allows. Catch LA is the perfect venue in Los Angeles for your next intimate event, including dinner parties, engagement celebrations, rehearsal dinners, and more.

• Spaces for 13-150 Guests
• 4 Outdoor Spaces

This cozy, eclectic West Hollywood escape is a gem you'll want to keep to yourself. Included by Travel & Leisure in their 2018 World's Best Awards as a Top 10 Hotel in Los Angeles, the Petit Ermitage will surpass your wildest dreams. From the second one steps foot into the Petit Ermitage, guests are transported to a bohemian paradise. With walls covered in the owner's personal art collection, to the magical leafy rooftop garden (that's recognized by the National Wildlife Federation as a butterfly and hummingbird sanctuary), the Petit Ermitage is the perfect space for your next unforgettable event. From birthdays to cocktail parties to baby showers and rehearsal dinners - our Private Rooftop is private and elegant (must be a registered hotel guest). The Lounge boasts 360 degree views of the Hollywood Hills and is proudly recognized as a Hummingbird and Butterfly Sanctuary by the National Wildlife Federation. The Garden is our main dining space on property.

• Spaces for 130-350 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Event Spaces

Located at the foot of the Hollywood Hills (between Glendale, Burbank, and St, Santuari is a premier event destination designed for those who appreciate refined luxury and a transportive atmosphere. With an aesthetic that draws inspiration from the Mediterranean coast, our venue offers a sophisticated backdrop for milestones that demand a touch of the extraordinary- from sun-drenched bridal showers and intimate baby showers to bespoke wedding receptions. Our Balearic inspired oasis creates an environment that feels both timeless and modern, offering a versatile canvas for event planners and hosts looking to escape the ordinary. The Signature Spaces The Main Room: Our central, open-concept event space. It is characterized by its grand proportions and elegant architectural details, providing a seamless flow for seated dinners, cocktail receptions, and high-end social gatherings. The Palm Court: A signature outdoor oasis that serves as the perfect setting for a garden-style ceremony or a pre-reception cocktail hour under the California sky. The Outdoor Patio: An airy retreat that allows for a fluid indoor-outdoor event experience, perfect for brunch celebrations or evening soirées. Full-Service Bar & Lounge: A sophisticated focal point featuring a curated selection of premium spirits and artisan cocktails, designed to anchor any social event. Culinary Distinction Events at Santuari are defined by our high-end professional kitchen. We specialize in elevated, chef-driven Mediterranean cuisine that prioritizes fresh, seasonal ingredients and impeccable presentation. Whether it’s a light brunch for a shower or a multi-course wedding gala, our culinary team ensures that the menu is as memorable as the setting. The Experience Santuari is more than just a venue; it is a full-service experience. We specialize in luxury private events, providing the privacy, prestige, and meticulous attention to detail required for the city’s most discerning hosts.

Founded in 1991 by Dean and Davis Factor, great grandsons of acclaimed Hollywood makeup artist Max Factor, Smashbox is known throughout the industry as a hub for world-class photographers and directors to shoot important content for major magazines, ad campaigns, music & entertainment projects and brand visuals. In 1996 Dean and Davis launched Smashbox Cosmetics that has become the leading trend-setting global brand. Smashbox Studios reopened in 2015 following an exciting new partnership with Industrial Color Brands that includes a total facility renovation. This partnership that created Smashbox Studios combines 25 years of experience in pioneering photo, video and studio technology that brings next-level service to the iconic space. Major upgrades to Smashbox Studios include 9,000 amps of 3-phase power, full seismic upgrades, updated STC rated sound stages, Gb internet and Gb wireless networks throughout, custom designed makeup tables, modern AV systems and beautiful interior and exteriors designed by leading architecture design firm, Gensler. The 25,000 square foot facility that houses Smashbox Studios returns as the premier creative destination and event location in LA.