The holidays bring many great chances to get together and socialize, including the annual work Christmas party! If you were tasked with finding the perfect holiday party venue in Edmonton for your team, big or small, many restaurants can help with planning, food, drinks, or all of the above.
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There are places in Edmonton that take large party bookings and can offer casual food and atmosphere, while others offer some more upscale venues and settings, or beautiful spaces with dress codes for guests. And most restaurants who accept larger private bookings, or full “book outs” of their space, can work with you or your company to plan what suits your needs or group size: this means you can select from cocktail receptions, plated dinners, buffets, and can even add on a dance to end the night with some locations.
Louisiana Purchase
There are many reasons to look forward to a party with Louisiana Purchase, including the restaurant’s gourmet southern comfort food. Treat your group or staff to celebrations in the swanky dining room, designed for socializing with long-table setups. People in your party can also enjoy sports on the big screens.
Where:103503 St. Albert Trail NW
How to book: call (780) 488-3536
Board N Brew Café
The Board N Brew Café can make a perfect setting for celebrating the holiday season with friends…and with plenty of games. The private rooms give you and your group a space to game, drink, and be merry, with access to the café’s food menu. Along with the local beer and cocktail you can order up appetizers, desserts, and other sweet or savoury snacks.
Where:9929 103 St. NW
How to book: call or email (780) 757-8262 / info@bnbyeg.ca
Baijiu
Downtown’s Baijiu will impress anyone in your group or party with their excellent mix of cocktails, stylish and casual atmosphere, and mouthwatering food selection. The cozy dining room is perfect for Christmas, or any celebration, where you can sip the signature list of cocktails, fill up on appetizers, and enjoy the time together.
Where:10359 – 104TH NW
How to book: email info@baijiuyeg.com
The Cabin Pub + Party
Give your group or employees a sense of escape before they escape for their holidays. The Cabin on the west end of Jasper Ave can offer the ultimate party atmosphere for your celebrations, but also a chill and laidback summer vibe to help you all escape the winter. All around your group will be great photo opportunities from the Cabin’s décor, places to dance, and screens for the sports fans.
Where:11606 Jasper Ave
How to book: online form
Ampersand 27
The dining rooms of Ampersand 27 on Whyte Avenue appear festive and ready for celebrations any time of year. So, the restaurant can make an extra special venue for a big get together. They have two private rooms to choose between, and delicious gourmet menus for you and your guests. Ampersand also serve an impressive wine list, scotch list, gin and tonic varieties, and craft cocktails.
Where:10612 82 Ave. NW
How to book: call (780) 757-2727
The Rec Room
Parties at the Rec Room can mean a number of things: gathering around for food and drinks, getting away from the table for arcade games, or even for a game of bowling. You can choose from four different areas in which you can gather your group for celebrations at the south location, and seven different rooms at the West Edmonton Mall location. And at either Rec Room, you can pick from any type of meal: brunch, lunch, dinner, platters of hours oeuvres or stations, prixe fixe, and kids/teens menus.
Where:1725-99th Street NW
Unit 2065, 8882 170 Street NW
How to book: online form
CRAFT Beer Market
Gather everyone in the city’s centre this Christmas for a party at CRAFT which offers wide open spaces, large tables, a cozy atmosphere, and a few games for your guests. The menus from CRAFT will give you and your group a great variety of options, too, with anything from plated dinners to canapes and cocktail receptions, to even beer tastings for your party. As an official beer market, CRAFT offers a huge number of beer types for your tasting, as well as the chance to create custom menus.
Where:10525 Jasper Ave
How to book: phone or email, (780) 761-1905 / reservations@pub1905.ca
On the Rocks
The space at On the Rocks, and the bar’s overall atmosphere, make it a great selection for companies or groups wishing to book some party and dancing space. How it works: book your private party tables anywhere from 11am-9pm and enjoy a meal or drinks, or both. After 9pm, On the Rocks opens their public dance floor, and your group will get guest list access which includes no line/no cover.
Where:11740 Jasper Ave. NW
How to book: online form
The Canadian Icehouse
As one of Edmonton’s newest restaurant’s/bars/hangout spots/literal icehouse, The Canadian Icehouse downtown offers a fun and unique experience for a large corporate or work party. The location boasts an ice room complete with a tasting menu of cocktails and liquors that pair perfectly with the chill in the air. On top of the tasting experiences, your guests can enjoy some indoor hockey shootouts right at their tables, and a variety of food menus suited to various tastes. And if there is hockey on the night of your party, it will surely be displayed on the Icehouse’s big screens.
Where:10332 103 St. NW
How to book: online form
Alchemy Bar
Booking a large event or holiday party at Alchemy Bar in the Ice District’s JW Marriot hotel will guarantee your event a high level of elegance. The warm atmosphere and sophisticated menu will give you and your guests chances for photo opportunities with beautiful backdrops, an excellent selection of craft cocktails, and delicious gourmet food. The bar offers either a private dining room for 18-24 people, or a large reception area for 75 people.
Where:10344 102 St NW
How to book: email reservations@alchemybar.ca.
Woodwork
Downton Edmonton’s Woodwork can offer two different holiday party experiences: either a smaller one with a private dining room for you and up to 11 other people; or large parties of up to 60 guests with buffets, cocktail receptions, or plated dinners as an option. The food and atmosphere are great additions to your party, but you may also want to consider the fact that Woodwork has one of the longest lists of spirts and cocktails out of any establishment in Alberta!
Where:10344 102 St NW
How to book: call or email (780) 757-4100 / eat@woodworkyeg.com
Rooster Kitchen & Bar
You can host for parties as large as 70 guests at downtown Edmonton’s Rooster Kitchen & Bar. The homey yet elegant dining room is a perfect space for social get-togethers with longer tables, open areas, and lounge areas. Rooster’s menu gives your party options or casual fare for any meal of the day.
Where:10732 82 Avenue NW
How to book: Call (780)413-8045
Sorrentino’s Downtown
The large and open dining room at the downtown Sorrentino’s is perfect for getting together as a group for celebrations. The Italian restaurant offers a set lunch or dinner menu, or a cocktail reception menu as their private dining options. The cocktail reception includes a huge variety of selections, while the lunch and dinner menus give you a choice between four different setups.
Where:10732 82 Avenue NW
How to book: call or email (780) 424-7500 / downtown@sorrentinos.com.
Brasserie Bardot
The adorable Brasserie Bardot (adorable inside and outside) is a classy location for any party and is in the heart of Edmonton’s downtown arts district. Your party at Brasserie comes with your choice of menu from a list of multicourse meals. Each meal includes the restaurant’s fine gourmet French foods.
Where:10109 – 125 St. NW
How to book: call or email (780) 757.8702 / BrasserieBardot@hotmail.com
Guru Kitchen & Bar
The comfortable and stylish spaces at Guru Kitchen & Bar can hold up to 20 guests for your holiday party. You can leave the menu and food selections up to the Kitchen, or you can work with their team to create custom meals and drink options.
Where:10109 – 125 St. NW
How to book: call (780) 399-8210