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27+ Unique Los Angeles Corporate Holiday Party Venues
Parties in Los Angeles are a year-round affair where every season is rooftop season and the beach is just as lovely in winter as it is in summer. As the year draws to a close, we’re dressing for the weather we want (at least...
photo by Candice Benjamin
Parties in Los Angeles are a year-round affair where every season is rooftop season and the beach is just as lovely in winter as it is in summer. As the year draws to a close, we’re dressing for the weather we want (at least sweaters make sense in your freezing office) and planning our company holiday parties. Whether you work in the soaring high rises of downtown or a trendy warehouse in Silver Lake, your company deserves a holiday party venue unique to your team’s vibe. From private estates overlooking the ocean in Malibu to chic lounges in Chinatown to old-world theaters in Hollywood, there’s something for every team in every pocket of LA.
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When accolades like “most stylish bar” accompany a given establishment, you add it to your shortlist, stat. Open as of 2018, Apotheke LA is such a place in Chinatown lined with apothecary-style shelves filled with tinctures and potions used for their award-winning cocktail program in a beautifully designed space. Good for: discerning teams up to 160 who have an eye for design and taste for bygone eras.
To ensure this year’s holiday party has an element of grandness, host the bash in a former cathedral at DTLA restaurant Redbird. Los Angeles chef Neal Fraser provides the multi-cultural menu and the pink sleek booths bring the festive aesthetic. A refined holiday cocktail party, if you will.
Proudly LA's post-prohibition pinoeer, this urban-industrial distillery doubles as an intimate event space in the heart of the DTLA Arts District. Show your employees where the booze is made where they can sprawl out on distillery floor, alongside 2,000-gallon whiskey barrels and rustic copper stills. Good for: Both small teams of 20 and larger groups of 250+ employees looking for an educational component of their alocohol consumption.
Does your team need some time to kick back and let their unique creativity flow? Head over to ORLY Color Labs to celebrate with beautiful, stand-out nail art that your employees can show off at all of their holiday celebrations. Pro Tip: The venue allows you to self-cater, so grab some treats around the corner at The Grove from Dominique Ansel Bakery or Blue Ribbon Sushi for an added festive feast.
Another day, another chandelier clad theater from times’ past. El Rey Theatre in the heart of the Miracle Mile is the gilded, ornate holiday party venue worthy of your company: it combines old world charm and modern technology to deliver an interactive experience the whole team can get behind. Good for: savvy companies who want the low-tech vibe without sacrificing high-tech amenities.
Since coming on the scene a couple years ago, Fashion District’s City Market Social House has been a favorite of big brands like Create & Cultivate and Adidas. The expansive venue features an exposed beam ceiling, brick walls, and roll-up industrial doors that create indoor-outdoor entertaining space as well as an exclusive partnership with Wolfgang Puck Catering. Good for: creative agencies who can dream up a one-of-a-kind experiential event.
Need to celebrate in that new new? Firehouse Hotel in the Arts District opened earlier this year to much anticipation. The onsite venue brings the historic firehouse cool factor with exposed brick, atrium ceilings, and cracking concrete (in the best way) to all events hosted here. Good for: medium sized, established teams who are looking to mix up their annual shindig with a trending space.
A Russian doll of spaces, Valentine is a venue within a venue, making it a flexible locale that can transform to any company’s needs. The airy and tropical interior is anchored by unique architectural features like hexagonal passageways and inlaid brick floors. Good for: creative teams ranging from 100-500 looking to have a good time in a fun setting (did we hear someone say Hawaiian theme?).
Take advantage of LA’s perfect weather and celebrate the holidays at Millwick, an indoor-outdoor urban garden space. This 7,000 square foot loft located in the Arts District of Downtown LA is more than just an industrial venue. Millwick is eco-friendly and even encourages party-goers to plan as green of a bash as possible with their recommended green vendors. An ideal holiday party for the environmental office with an eye for design.
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If the name hasn’t already given away the charm of this venue, this 100 year old former factory in downtown LA has all of the open space you need. Throw a cocktail party at their outdoor parking lot with decor that speaks to your office’s holiday spirit.
If your office is known for its vibrant design, then their minds will surely go into aesthetic overdrive at The Fig House. The theme of this year’s holiday party? Mid Century Modern meets Art Deco. Designed by HGTV designer, Emily Henderson, this 15,000 square foot venue is anything but ordinary.
OUE may be sleek and modern, but its ability to take your company to new heights will be the defining factor in planning this annual holiday party. OUE is located 1,000 feet above ground floor and offers 360-degree views of the Los Angeles skyline. It's time to take your employees to the next level.
For the California-cool office, Lombardi House will turn your holiday party into an all-white, tailored event. Who said Southern California can’t have a white Christmas? This Victorian-style farmhouse can hold up to 250 guests. The feeling of being in an inviting home will make the team feel like family.
Industrial space meets lush foliage in this trendy party spot. Impress your office with some California cool at this 6,500 square foot venue which was once a 1980s smog-check center. Located in the design district of Culver City, plan a holiday party for the team to just hang and kick back.
If you work for a tech giant and need space for everyone (literally every person), then you need to know about the Banc of California Stadium in south LA. Able to accommodate a cool 24,000 people, the venue is the first open-air stadium to be built in LA, perfect for starry night viewing. Good for: mega-sized companies looking to create an experiential event.
This Burbank venue transFormes (sorry, had to) into whatever your team needs it to be. The modern-meets-California bungalow venue has several indoor and outdoor spaces, all minimalistically designed, ready for your company’s unique touch. Good for: media companies (hello, media capital of the world!) with teams up to 500 who have a specific vision for their holiday party.
One of the trendiest locales of Culver City and all of LA, PLATFORM is the destination for shopping, dining, and creative companies by day, and transformative events by night. Good for: budding brands looking to get in with LA’s leading creative minds.
You may have seen LINE LA’s hip pool or their greenhouse restaurant, Openaire, splashed all over Instagram. Openaire has so many plants it rivals the lush landscapes of Jurassic Park, making it the perfect backdrop for the design-oriented office. The foundation of your bash? Good food and good design.
A holiday party in a renovated warehouse with exposed brick and 20 foot cathedral ceilings? Only Light Lab can deliver. Place your personal company touch on the event space with your choice of decor. Perhaps a bohemian theme? Or maybe an all white Christmas party?
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Floor to ceiling windows, exposed brick, concrete floors, a 14,000-square-foot rooftop with panoramic views of Los Angeles - this year’s holiday party venue? Hudson Loft is yours to transform. Turn this fully customizable loft into holiday cheer and have your employees fall in love with the Los Angeles’ skyline all over again.
Add a touch of old Hollywood glam to your holiday party at The Fonda Theatre. The multi-functional space can accommodate a lot of people and brings the golden age of entertainment back to life with its gilded interiors and Art Deco architecture. Good for: big teams who need space to roam between different experiences.
It doesn’t get more fun than hosting your holiday event at Universal Studios Backlot: stroll down Wisteria Lane with a cocktail in hand, have a seated dinner at the spooky Bates Motel, and finish the night with dancing in the Mexican Courtyard. And yes, you should spend any free time in the park. Good for: media companies looking for a behind-the-scenes holiday party with a dose of Hollywood magic.
Adjacent to Valentine (note the shared atrium room), Grass Room is an equally stunning venue filled with pops of color and tropical decor in a historic setting. Beautifully textured walls, intricate murals, and plenty of tropical flora fill the space so all you have to do is show up. Good for: trendy teams up to 250 who appreciate all things fun and quirky.
What used to be a one-hundred-year-old ice cream factory has been reborn as Flora Chang, a garden room with eclectic decor. Looking for a colorful theme for this year’s holiday event? Flora Chang’s orange carpet, pink plush chairs, and turquoise pool table will be sure to put a smile on your employees' faces.
Because this is LA, this former Art Deco theater is now a modern venue with nods to its roots in tact. Once beyond the historic facade, the theater opens up to a sleek space accented by beamed ceilings, polished concrete floors, and a brick-walled courtyard. Good for: small to medium companies looking to design a holiday party that flows from indoors to out and combines past and present.
If there’s one thing you can count on for your holiday party at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, it’s that you’ll have ocean views from every vantage point, and even the Santa Monica Pier if you’re lucky. As with every Loews property, rest easy knowing they have every detail sorted before you have to ask. Good for: casual companies who want to clink glasses beachside and let Loews do the planning.
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a Victorian private estate on Main Street in Santa Monica! The Victorian, built in 1892, is a rare gem of a venue in the middle of the oceanfront action. It’s not a hotel or a plain event space but a former home loaded with charm and character. Host a prohibition themed party and make the most of each of the unique rooms throughout the house. Good for: imaginative companies located on the west side for easy access.
This iconic Hollywood gem offers an abundant amount of spaces to choose from for your team's next holiday party. If good weather permits, the 2000 sq. ft outdoor garden is the perfect spot for an end of the year soiree. Better yet, head on inside and check out The Spare Room – a prohibition era-style cocktail lounge that boasts a vintage two-lane bowling alley (just imagine how much fun your team will have).
Show the office the true meaning of glamour at Mr. C in Beverly Hills. Host the holiday party in the banquet room with panoramic views of Los Angeles and their wrap around glass deck. For the company with strong LA roots, Mr. C in Beverly Hills will fine dine your employees as you close the year in luxury.
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Take a trip back in time at The Paramour Estate, a Spanish-meets-Art Deco mansion perched overlooking all of LA. The sprawling property includes a gorgeous backyard complete with a picturesque pool (and views, of course) while the ornate interior feels part Medieval castle and part glam estate. Good for: the Hollywood crowd that needs privacy as much as luxury.
The decor: deep reds and browns. The ambiance: old school luxury. The venue: the historical sporty social club, Los Angeles Athletic Club. Go back in time and tune up the sophistication at this iconic venue for this year’s annual holiday party. Might we suggest the grand ballroom for a formal sit down gala of sorts?
How's this for out-for-of-the box? Located on the bottom floor of a Super 8 Motel, Girl at the White Horse is approved by the coolest LA kids (well, 21+ kids). This pink paradise is small but packs a powerful punch with cheeky touches like plastic cups and bendy straws. Show your team a rosy good time surrounded by good design.
So you’re dreaming of a luxe beachfront holiday party with trays of champs and maybe a live jazz band? Then, Casa di Pietra in Malibu is your venue. The private estate has plenty of outdoor space overlooking the ocean as well as a beautifully designed interior that opens up for indoor-outdoor entertaining. Good for: teams up to 300 who need a fabulous fete to celebrate their year of hard work.
A historic theater in DTLA, The Novo is exclusively partnered with Wolfgang Puck Catering so you can go ahead and cross “find caterer” off your to-do list. Whether you’re looking to host a gala, awards show, or regular ‘ol party with some live music or entertainment, The Novo is up for the task. Good for: large teams with major goals accomplished that are ready to be celebrated.
Located in a 1940's building in the trendy neighborhood of Silver Lake, Tenants of the Trees pays tribute to its roots while looking into the future. Converging music, art, culture and cuisine, this multi-faceted space attracts artists and celebrities alike. Book Out of Order, their event space and bar, for your company to party it up in the grandest style.
Smashbox Studios might as well be Los Angeles royalty. This versatile and design-forward event space was founded by the great grandsons of famous makeup artist Max Factor and was renovated in 2014 by Gensler. If your office has an eye for design and a passion for a swanky party, any of Smashbox Studio’s six event space locations will do the trick.
This very large venue feels like a very chic living room, all 12,000 sqft of it. Bathed in rich tones of navy and charcoal, Playa Studios in Culver City has done the decorating for you so your team just has to show up. Bringing the cozy holiday vibes, we’re thinking this is the perfect space for design agencies and creative start-ups. Good for: any size team that appreciates good design in a warehouse setting.
Casement Studio - DTLA Production and Event Space
Los Angeles, California
Does a blank slate drive your office into the creative zone? Plan a custom party that speaks to your office culture. With 24 window pairs lining the white walls, you can transform this DTLA production and event space into the holiday party your employees will be talking about long into the new year.
Feel at home with your office at Ruby Street, a small craftsmen-victorian home venue. Host cocktail hour on the outdoor deck, garden or bar and then make your way into Ruby Street’s 4,000 square foot interior. Show your employees just how much you consider them family.
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Once upon a time in Hollywood… there was the Loews Hotel sitting pretty and ready for large gatherings. The Loews experience guarantees a flawlessly executed event, no matter the size or occassion. From catering to decor to that-something-extra, the team here has it on lock. Good for: big corporations who need plenty of space and Loews’ event expertise.
Originally a vaudeville theatre built in 1926, Kim Sing Theatre has been artfully reimagined to host events of up to 250 guests and has been celebrated for being one of LA's most interesting venues. From the soaring outdoor courtyard to the elegant and modern decor, this hidden gem creates the perfect canvas for any type of holiday gathering.
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