Casual party venue

[Cocktailtime]

Just looking for ideas/suggestions on a place to have a casual party for 80 people-max. I want to avoid having it at home because cleaning organizing etc...(or maybe i'm just lazy). It could be a bar, a restaurant or other venue. I would like people to be able to drop in etc... not a formal reception style deal. Drinks more important--food-light pick up style. Any suggestions welcomed!

[edible complex]

what about the second flood space about Savvy Gourmet?
Napoleon House's Empereur's Appt?
Seance Room at Muriel's?
Claire's Bar/courtyard and pool

[BTG]

On the extreme casual end, the Bulldog on Canal has a private party rental area out by their patio. They might even rent the patio out if more space is needed.

[bam bam]

On the extreme casual end, the Bulldog on Canal has a private party rental area out by their patio. They might even rent the patio out if more space is needed.


Speaking of which, the very same Bulldog is hosting a fund raiser this Friday at 5:30 pm for Melanie Talia who is running for Criminal Court Judge against Darryl Derbigny. Tickets are $50 per person and I would encourage anyone who wants to solve the crime problem in this city to attend.

[RouxTheDay]

Upstairs at Ernst is a great space.
Acme has a nice small room upstairs, too.
Also consider Pat O's on the River(if it's still open-?)
Didn't someone suggest Lucy's upstairs? or patio? (I don't see it here anymore, maybe I'm confusing posts)

[BTG]

Upstairs at Ernst is a great space.


I have attended a few parties at Ernst and they do a great job.

[foodophyle]

I hosted a party at Lucy's Retired Surfer's bar on Tchoupitoulas and had a wonderful time. They have a private room upstairs called the attic. We had about 85-90 persons and it was perfect. Their web site has a link to the pricing, and I found them competitive. The service was suberb and all our guests had a great time.

[globe9]

Would also 2nd Ersnt. I've attended several private parties there and I always enjoyed it. Also, do see if Pat O's on the River is still open in Jax. Been to many functions there and the view is fantastic.

[Dilfan]

Is there a particular area that you want to stay within, or out of? (Downtown, uptown, Kenner, Metairie, Westbank, Northshore, etc.)

[Turbodog]

What about the Parish at the HOB. It is avilable for special functions on nights they don't have music scheduled.

[foodieCon]

RC Bridge lounge has a nice space too, and it's pet friendly.

if you want something in the quater, Patout's and also Tropical Isle have spaces you can rent out. Both with nice balconies.