There are only a few weeks left until the holiday season — and with vacations, deadlines time off, it can creep up sooner than expected.
Not sure where to host your holiday party yet? Here are a few places around Downtown Los Angeles that have spaces perfect for the special event, regardless of the occasion.
Pez Cantina
401 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, 213-258-2280, pezcantina.com
Coastal Mexican-style restaurant Pez Cantina offers comprehensive event packages tailored to suit any occasion, “whether it’s a corporate cocktail hour, birthday celebration, wedding reception, corporate meeting or engagement soirée.” It has five different event spaces available. The intimate El Nido room seats up to 14 people and features a mirrored tile wall, decorative chandeliers, a wall banquet and semi-private area with an elevated platform overlooking the main dining room.
The bar and its lounge can seat up to 22 or a cocktail party up to 14, with two television screens, booth and bar stool seating. The private dining room can seat up to 30, or a cocktail party up to 50. It features a porcelain fish chandelier, private dining and a large screen television. The main dining space can seat up to 50 people, and features high vaulted ceilings, a view of the kitchen and a spacious dining area. The largest space is the garden patio, seating up to 60 people or a cocktail party up to 100 people. The outdoor space offers views of Grand Avenue, and includes outdoor heaters, umbrellas and a cantera fountain.
Freehand Los Angeles
416 W. Eighth Street, Los Angeles, 213-612-0021, freehandhotels.com
Located in Downtown LA, Freehand Los Angeles has several different spaces in the property that are perfect for a holiday get-together: the lobby, suite, The Exchange Restaurant, rooftop pool and the Broken Shaker Restaurant. Located on the pool deck, Broken Shaker offers handcrafted cocktails and is James Beard Award finalist and winner of Tales of the Cocktail’s Best American Hotel Bar award. The Exchange pays homage to the 12-story vintage blade sign under which its entrance sits, and its menu explores the “multicultural flavors of urban LA through a Mediterranean lens.” Email losangeles@thefreehand.com for more information.
HATCH
700 W. Seventh Street, Los Angeles, 213-282-9070, hatchyalater.com/
HATCH, located in The Bloc, is a modern Japanese tapas restaurant with a mission to “make socializing as delicious as possible.” Second-generation chef Erick Cielo has earned him praise from Arizona to Alaska, and he learned to excel in the culinary arts of Japan at Katsuya
Whether it’s a business mixer, a birthday or wedding party, a friends and family gathering, HATCH can craft a personalized experience for its guests, with a special catering and events menu.
San Laurel
100 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, 213-349-8585, sanlaurel.com
Seeking a skyline view for your holiday party? San Laurel is located on the 10th floor of Conrad Los Angeles, in the Frank Gehry-designed The Grand complex in Downtown L.A. It offers both indoor and outdoor buyouts. The outdoor terrace faces the Walt Disney Concert Hall and is a stunning setting for private events. The indoor space offers flexibility and style for special parties. It offers an in-house caterer for foods and beverages, and seats a maximum of 144 people.
Fleming’s Steakhouse
800 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, 213-745-9911, flemingssteakhouse.com/locations/ca/los-angeles
Celebrate the holiday season in style with a festive party at Fleming’s Steakhouse. Regardless of the occasion, the private dining rooms offer the perfect setting for a memorable event filled with warmth and cheer. Fleming’s Steakhouse offers multi-course lunch and dinner menus, with dishes such as filet mignon and lobster scampi, USDA Prime New York strip topped with truffle poached lobster and caviar, a rack of lamb and miso-glazed Chilean sea bass. There is a curated bar package as well as a holiday decor package.
Furthermore, Fleming’s Steakhouse waives food and beverage minimums for events hosted on Sundays and Mondays in December.
Visit flemingssteakhouse.com/events-and-catering/holiday to learn more or check out the holiday menus.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar’s Cabernet Filet from the lunch menu.
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Settecento
700 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, 213-757-7765, settecentodtla.com
Settecento DTLA makes private dining an unforgettable journey through Italy’s culinary heritage. It offers four different event spaces, accommodating party groups of all sizes.
The Violin Room, Settecento’s only indoor space, has a capacity of up to 22 people seated and 150 cocktail style. Small parties wanting an indoor and outdoor space can check out the balcony, which has private access to a massive indoor bar with a capacity of 60 cocktail-style. The Chandelier Patio is the largest event space at Settecento, accommodating up to 200 people seated. A satellite bar is included. The Library Patio is the most popular event space at Settecento, and it is completely customizable for large or small gatherings. A full buyout of the restaurant is also possible, with a capacity of up to 3,000 guests.
“Let our Italian-speaking staff guide you through a warm and personalized dining experience, steeped in tradition and hospitality,” their website said. “Whether hosting an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, Settecento offers an elegant setting to savor Italy’s finest.”
Email settecentoevents@globaldiningca.com for more information.
The nursery in the Arts District Rolling Greens DTLA carries an array of plants.
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Rolling Greens DTLA
1005 Mateo Street, Los Angeles, 310-559-8656, rollinggreens.com
Rolling Greens DTLA is all about capturing the beauty of Southern California, creatively crafting its indoor-outdoor venue. The Arts District location has several spaces to rent for a variety of events. However, its 2,200 square foot deck is a perfect spot for a space party of 65 people, featuring an outdoor kitchen with a wood-burning pizza oven and grill.
Learn more at rollinggreens.com/pages/event-venues.
Redbird
114 E. 2nd Street, Los Angeles, 213-788-1191, redbird.la
Redbird is known for its New American dishes and stunning ambiance. It has eight private dining spaces that are entirely customizable. The restaurant offers five private rooms: The Bishop’s Perch, The Cardinal’s Quarters, The Nest, The East Room and The West Room. They work well for parties up to 108 for seating dinners or 200 for standing receptions. The largest spaces, The Main Dining Room and Lounge in Redbird and Vibiana’s Main Hall and Courtyard, accommodate up to 250 and 550 people, respectively, according to Redbird’s website.
For more information on any of the private dining rooms visit redbird.la/private-dining.
Manuela
907 E. 3rd Street, Los Angeles, 323-849-0480, manuela-la.com
Found within the Hauser & Wirth art gallery in the Arts District, Manuela brings a sophisticated look to the holiday.
For holiday celebrations, Manuela provides event spaces suitable for small and large groups alike. Its private dining room, modeled as a traditional glasshouse, can accommodate 14 people. For larger events, the restaurant’s garden and courtyard spaces offer a picturesque setting with views of the gallery’s art installations. The garden can accommodate up to 110 people standing.
“Located in the Arts District of Los Angeles, Manuela unites chef, farmer and artist to create an authentic and original dining experience,” its website said.
For more information, visit Manuela-la.com.