Top New Orleans Opening Party Venues

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Choosing your opening party venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect venue in New Orleans. You’ll want to consider everything from the aesthetics of the space to any in-house amenities and services. Luckily, PartySlate makes it easy with our Find Venues page. Use the filters to narrow your search — taking into account everything from your guest count to specific catering preferences. Once you’ve set your filters, scroll down to search our curated list. Look for the “featured” tag for PartySlate’s top recommendations. With PartySlate, finding your ideal New Orleans venue has never been easier.

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  • Featured photo from Holiday Inn Westbank Tower

    Holiday Inn Westbank Tower

    275 Whitney Ave., Gretna, LA 70053, USA
    • 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

    Pricing Details Available
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    Degas House

    2306 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
    • 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.

    Est. $100/guest
    $10,000 min
    Avg response time 4-6 hrs
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    Borasso Spirits

    1500 Montegut St, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
    • Spaces for 100-175 Guests
    • 1 Event Space

    Borasso Spirits - celebrating the flavors of South Louisiana! Owner and head distiller Ewan Willey founded Borasso Spirits in 2017 after years of experience in Louisiana’s shipping industry. He used shipping principles to devise his distilling process, citing in both processes similar methods by which water, fuel and chemicals are moved. Borasso’s uniquely crafted liquors (rum, gin, vodka and absinthe) use hyperlocal ingredients harvested from right here in Louisiana, celebrate the flavors (and the stories!) of the Gulf South and beyond. The distillery features a tasting room with extraordinary relics of New Orleans history, including colorful set pieces once used in TV/film and theatre sets, and antique papier-mache Mardi Gras float pieces from as early as the 1940s!

    Est. $22/guest
    $1,200 min
    Pricing Details Available
    Avg response time 6-12 hrs
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    Faubourg Brewery

    3501 Jourdan Rd, New Orleans, LA 70126, USA
    • 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!

    Avg response time 4-6 hrs
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    Hotel Perle

    757 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
    • Spaces for 40-80 Guests
    • 1 Bar
    • 1 Hotel
    • 2 Total Spaces

    Located on the iconic St. Charles Avenue, Hotel Perle is a boutique, all-suite hotel thoughtfully designed for groups seeking a memorable New Orleans experience. Whether gathering for a wedding celebration, family reunion, convention, bachelor or bachelorette party, girls' getaway, or group retreat, Hotel Perle offers the perfect setting to bring people together. Our spacious, apartment-style suites feature multiple bedrooms, fully equipped kitchens, and comfortable living areas, providing the ideal balance of privacy, comfort, and togetherness. Designed with group travelers in mind, our accommodations give guests the space to connect, unwind, and enjoy their time in the city. Enhancing the experience, Hotel Perle partners with its on-site restaurant and rooftop bar, Charles & Julia, to offer guests a complete hospitality experience. From delicious dining and handcrafted cocktails to opportunities for gathering and celebrating, guests can enjoy the best of New Orleans hospitality just steps from their suites. At Hotel Perle, we bring accommodations, dining, and gathering spaces together to create a welcoming destination where groups can connect, celebrate, and experience the charm, culture, and vibrant spirit of New Orleans.

    Est. $110/guest
    Avg response time 2-4 hrs
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    Joy Theater

    1200 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
    • Spaces for 20-1,200 Guests
    • 2 Bars
    • 3 Theaters
    • 4 Total Spaces

    Staying true to our New Orleans heritage, the Joy Theater has been returned to its art deco grandeur of the late 1940's, including the renovation of the iconic marquee that graces Canal Street. The Joy Theater is conveniently located only two blocks from the French Quarter, walking distance to all downtown hotels, the Super Dome and less than one mile to the Convention Center. The venue features a state-of-the-art audio/visual system, built-in stage and flexible floor plans which can be configured in limitless ways to support your next event. Our knowledgeable events team prioritizes personalized service, customization and flexibility to ensure clients realize their vision of a seamless event. Relationships with local vendors allow for one stop shop booking of event entertainment, decor, photo booths, casino games, even alligator handlers and Mardi Gras parades on site! Features include: - Canal Street marquee personalized to commemorate your event - 54' passenger zone allows for convenient bus drop off, load in/load out or mobile brand activation - In house video system for logo display, film screenings and live feed of stage - Entertainment booking assistance with local or national touring acts - 3 bars - Numerous options for on site brand activation both in theater and at street level - Proficient in house production team skilled at executing corporate events and concerts - Courteous, professional security team to include armed and unarmed guards - Outside Catering Allowed or use of venue recommended caterer

    $50 min
    Pricing Details Available
    Avg response time 12-24 hrs
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    Barrilleauxs

    2000 Burgundy St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
    • 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.

    $3,500 min
    Pricing Details Available
    Avg response time 2-4 hrs
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    New Orleans Pharmacy Museum

    514 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
    • Spaces for 70-150 Guests

    The New Orleans Pharmacy Museum is the perfect prescription for your wedding ceremony, reception, or other special event with opulent “New Orleans” party ambiance. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our venue features a lush 2200 sq ft courtyard that can be transformed into your dream wedding ceremony or reception venue. The courtyard is characterized by high-rising brick walls, towering tropical botanicals, and a jasmine archway backed by a charming fountain, all of which are illuminated by vintage streetlamps and bistro lights hung over the brick patio. The courtyard is a picturesque setting for ceremonies of up to 130 guests (with room for the aisle). Receptions can also be hosted in the courtyard, with room for 70 seated guests or 150 in a cocktail style setting. While the museum itself is not used as an indoor venue, the first floor of our historic 19th century building will be open for your guests to enjoy the authentic rustic charm and vintage ambiance. Share an unforgettable celebration with your guests, surrounded by the decadence and romance of New Orleans past. Please see the pdf in the Additional Details section for pricing and policies information.

    Pricing Details Available
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    Vue Orleans

    2 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
    • Spaces for 60-200 Guests
    • 1 Museum
    • 1 Landmark
    • 3 Total Spaces

    Vue Orleans is where your fun begins! Positioned atop the iconic Four Seasons Hotel, Vue Orleans offers world-class 360-degree panoramic views of one of the most storied cities in the world. Before hopping into our state-of-the-art, immersive elevators, experience our touchless interactive exhibits featuring celebrated New Orleans figures, such as the Soul Queen of New Orleans, Irma Thomas, Preservation Hall Jazz Band and even more of the City’s famed culture bearers. Learn about our world-famous dishes and cocktails at our virtual “Story Café” or tap your feet as you sample the sounds of Jazz at our larger than life “Music Station”. After a thrilling ride 33 stories high, take in all the sights then try one of our “Vue Finders” where you can interact with hundreds of points of interest found throughout our historic city.

    Est. $199/guest
    Avg response time 12-24 hrs
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    Margaret Place

    1113 Margaret Pl, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
    • Spaces for 180-300 Guests
    • 1 Landmark
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 space at this venue

    For Those Who Know™ Margaret Place is a dynamic, authentically New Orleans venue that seamlessly blends historic charm with modern sophistication. Located in the heart of the Lower Garden District, this meticulously restored 1854 Greek Revival townhouse and its classic courtyard offer a versatile space for events of all sizes, along with a boutique hotel experience that celebrates the city’s vibrant culture and spirit. Renovated to National Park Service standards over six years by architect and lifelong New Orleanian Trenton Gauthier, AIA NCARB, the two-and-a-half-story, three-bay sidehall mansion thoughtfully designs contemporary interiors and custom furniture to offer maximum flexibility. Concealed state-of-the-art infrastructure supports everything from intimate gatherings to international acts. With its sophisticated setting, prime location, effortless planning process, and minimal restrictions, clients have the freedom to create a truly personalized New Orleans experience — without compromise. More than just a venue, Margaret Place is a welcoming space designed for unburdened leisure and extraordinary moments. It connects guests to the culture-bearers of New Orleans through a philosophy rooted in generosity, flexibility, and timeless architectural beauty. Here, every detail is crafted to honor the city’s unique character while creating unforgettable experiences that bring people together. The process and pricing are as straightforward as it gets — no hidden fees, complicated math, fine print, surprises, or unnecessary back-and-forth emails — just a seamless path to your perfect event. Margaret Place offers all-inclusive, transparent pricing with no hidden fees (or packages). Select your own caterers, vendors, or planners with no added fees (except for bar services). Enjoy all-day. access to the venue for seamless setup, as well as dedicated concierge/on-site coordinators, and all essentials included to bring your vision to life.

    Est. $80/guest
    $5,000 min
    Avg response time 2-4 hrs
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    Derbès Mansion

    2257 Bayou Rd, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
    • Spaces for 300 Guests
    • 1 Historic Space
    • 1 Estate
    • 1 Mansion

    Formerly known as Benachi House, the gorgeous Derbès Mansion is an award-winning restoration of a New Orleans Landmark, set amid generous gardens shaded by oaks and sycamores in the Esplanade Ridge Historic District, about one-half mile from the French Quarter. Consider its beauty and versatility for your wedding, reception or private party – small or large.

    Pricing Details Available
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    The Revelry

    1426 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
    • Spaces for 50-125 Guests
    • 2 Hotels
    • 2 Outdoor Spaces
    • 2 Gardens

    Celebrate, connect, and experience New Orleans at The Revelry. Designed for unforgettable weddings, celebrations, and corporate gatherings, The Revelry combines modern boutique accommodations, stylish outdoor event space, a year-round heated pool, and secured off-street parking in one uniquely New Orleans setting. Perfect for weddings, rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, receptions, corporate retreats, team gatherings, private events, and group celebrations, The Revelry offers a flexible setting where guests can gather, connect, and create memorable experiences—all in one place. Located just two blocks from the St. Charles Avenue streetcar, you're minutes from the French Quarter, Garden District, WWII Museum, world-class dining, music, and nightlife. Whether you're bringing together family and friends for a wedding weekend or creating a memorable experience for your team or clients, The Revelry gives you the space, flexibility, and New Orleans atmosphere to make your event truly your own. Stay together. Celebrate together. Connect together. Experience New Orleans together.

    $1,850 min
    Pricing Details Available
    Avg response time 6-12 hrs
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    Doubletree by Hilton New Orleans

    300 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
    • 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.

    $2,575 min
    Avg response time 4-6 hrs
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    Herbsaint

    701 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
    • 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.

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    Justine

    225 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
    • 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.

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    Restaurant R'evolution

    777 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
    • Spaces for 10 Guests
    • 1 Restaurant
    Avg response time 2-4 hrs
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    Royal Sonesta Hotel, New Orleans

    300 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
    • 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.

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    Ace Hotel New Orleans

    600 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
    • 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.

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    The Eliza Jane

    315 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

    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.

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    SABA

    5757 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA