With a seemingly endless task list that somehow multiplies around the holiday season, it’s no surprise that planning your annual holiday party slipped your mind. Unfortunately, that leaves you with mere weeks to prepare. Don’t worry! Whether you’re hosting a small, intimate gathering of friends and family, or planning a company-wide soiree, there are plenty of event spaces in Boulder that can accommodate you. Here are some of our favorite venues around town:
Where: 1138 Flagstaff Road
Escape the hustle of city life, and whisk your guests away to the Flagstaff House. They will feel like they’ve been transported to a luxurious private mountain retreat, while only having to travel a short distance. Choose from several private rooms and enjoy the restaurant’s 160-page wine list, four sommeliers on staff, and the largest wine collection in the state. Larger groups of up to 45 guests can flow outside onto the terrace to enjoy the beautiful mountain and city views. Other rooms can accommodate anywhere from 18 to 100 people. For more information, call (303) 442-4640.
Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art
Where: 1750 13th Street
When you host your party at BMoCA, just three blocks from Pearl Street, you and your guests are treated to fabulous views of Boulder’s Central Park and have the added benefit of enjoying the art on display by world-renowned contemporary artists. Best of all, it’s one more way to support the museum’s many beloved programs and initiatives. Contact Lisa at [email protected] to plan your event.
Where: 1730 Pearl Street
Small and intimate or large and boisterous, Frasca has you covered for all of your party needs. Its cozy Caffe is the perfect backdrop for small parties of up to 10 people, while the Taverna Room can hold up to 25. If you need space for more, rent out the entire restaurant for an evening, which can accommodate up to 100 guests. Frasca’s Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey and Chef Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson will even help you design your own custom food and wine menu. Contact Erin Pommer at (303) 442-0608 or [email protected].
Where: 1964 13th Street
Let Black Cat’s Chef, Erik Skokan, spoil your group with a unique, farm-to-table experience featuring a range of flavors and styles. Its eclectic main dining room can accommodate up to 68 guests for plated dinners and up to 120 people for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. For smaller, more intimate groups, their Grange room seats up to 22 people. Contact Jill at [email protected] to start planning your event.
Where: 1265 Alpine Avenue
This neighborhood gathering place in Old North Boulder is the perfect spot to celebrate the holidays with your loved ones. Its casual-yet-sophisticated space is contemporary enough to impress your friends, but low-key enough to let everyone kick back and relax with a delicious organic entrée and craft cocktail in hand. Email their team to inquire about planning your event.
Where: 1039 Pearl Street
Gather your friends and neighbors at the Kitchen Upstairs, a cozy lounge perfect for sharing meals and conversation. Choose between a community buyout, which accommodates up to 30 guests cocktail-style, or a full restaurant buyout, which fits up to 80 guests cocktail-style. Complete their events form or contact [email protected] to discuss your upcoming party.
Where: 2328 Pearl Street
You’ll feel immediately at home at River and Woods, which serves up Colorado comfort food that is crowd sourced from members of the community. Your guests will leave with a new favorite recipe, or maybe even two! Contact their team to discuss next steps for your gathering.
Where: 909 Walnut Street
Aside from Arcana’s modern, cozy, and charming ambiance, this downtown Boulder hotspot will win you and your guests over with its menu influenced by Western Africa, South America, and Native American traditions. Contact General Manager Mike Elmore for more information about booking the restaurant for your private event.
Where: 2775 Valmont Road
Give your holiday party an unexpected twist by hosting it at Rayback Collective, Boulder’s hippest food truck park and community hangout. When you book its event space, you choose if you would like to bring in your own food and entertainment or take advantage of its bar, food cart catering, 120-inch projector, sound system, and even an event liaison. Complete their online form for more information.
Even with a tight planning schedule, there’s still time to make your vision come to life this holiday season. Whether you’re the host or an attendee, we hope you have a great time!