About this venue
Rue Bourbon Events is a collection of historic spaces within the heart of the French Quarter. Our flagship 207-year-old building is housed within the same structure as the famed Old Absinthe House bar and offers three-floors of private event space. Rue Bourbon Events is a perfect fit for wedding welcome cocktail receptions, wedding after-parties, and goodbye brunches. We offer elevated beverage service with craft and signature cocktail menus available and partner with local legend Cristina Quackenbush to deliver stunning catering options. Spaces within our flagship building can be combined to offer cocktail-style reception space for up to 230 guests. The three floors are united via a spiral staircase. We do offer two satellite spaces for more casual affairs--think collegiate events and rowdier wedding afters. These two spaces are located at 201 and 400 Bourbon Street and do feature limited catering menus due to their lack of an on-property kitchen.
Our event spaces
Parlour + Mezzanine Bar
An airy, intimate ballroom-style space with an adjacent sunroom + vintage mahogany bar.
The Parlour and Mezzanine Bar are connected via two turquoise French doors and offer two distinct vibes. The Parlour is a light and bright room with turn-of-the-century chandeliers and vintage built-ins. The Mezzanine Bar is a sunroom-style space with large glass windows overlooking Bienville Street. The Mezzanine Bar features a mahogany built-in bar and exposed brick.
Guest capacity
20-30 Seated
30-85 Standing
Square footage
900
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
All lighting is on dimmers to allow for customization. Overhead speaker system for background music. A mix of lounge and dining furniture is available for use with this space. All Rue Bourbon venues are rented via food and beverage minimums and include our roster of talented bartenders, floor attendants, and captains.
Room cost
$3000 Food and Beverage Minimum for 3 Hours
Prohibition Room with Wraparound Balcony
Get an unparalleled view of Bourbon Street and toss beads to onlookers below from our wraparound Bourbon Street balcony.
The Prohibition Room is located on the third-floor of our flagship 240 Bourbon Street building and is home to our wraparound balcony. The balcony can accommodate up 45 guests and overlooks one of the best corners of Bourbon Street to catch some of the action (in comfort... and with air-conditioning close by.) The interior of the Prohibition Room features turn-of-the-century chandeliers and vintage hand-painted wine cabinets.
Guest capacity
20-30 Seated
30-85 Standing
Square footage
900
Ideal for
Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
All lighting is on dimmers to allow for customization. Overhead speaker system for background music. A mix of lounge and dining furniture is available for use with this space. All Rue Bourbon venues are rented via food and beverage minimums and include our roster of talented bartenders, floor attendants, and captains.
Room cost
$5000 Food and Beverage Minimum for 3 Hours
Belle Époque Absinthe Lounge
A plush speakeasy inspired by the history of the storied Old Absinthe House building.
Belle Époque Absinthe Lounge is located on the first-floor of our flagship 240 Bourbon Street. Belle Époque features luxe, built-in banquette seating, custom leather furnishings, and the original marble and bronze absinthe fountains used in the Old Absinthe House bar. This space is best suited for intimate seated dinners (up to 30 guests) and spirited cocktail hours.
Guest capacity
2-30 Seated
30-70 Standing
Square footage
850
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
-All lighting is on dimmers to allow for customization -Overhead speaker system for background music -A mix of lounge and dining furniture is available for use with this space -All Rue Bourbon venues are rented via food and beverage minimums and include our roster of talented bartenders, floor attendants, and captains.
Room cost
$3500 Food and Beverage Minimum for 3 Hours
Parlour + Mezzanine Bar
An airy, intimate ballroom-style space with an adjacent sunroom + vintage mahogany bar.
The Parlour and Mezzanine Bar are connected via two turquoise French doors and offer two distinct vibes. The Parlour is a light and bright room with turn-of-the-century chandeliers and vintage built-ins. The Mezzanine Bar is a sunroom-style space with large glass windows overlooking Bienville Street. The Mezzanine Bar features a mahogany built-in bar and exposed brick.
Guest capacity
20-30 Seated
30-85 Standing
Square footage
900
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
All lighting is on dimmers to allow for customization. Overhead speaker system for background music. A mix of lounge and dining furniture is available for use with this space. All Rue Bourbon venues are rented via food and beverage minimums and include our roster of talented bartenders, floor attendants, and captains.
Room cost
$3000 Food and Beverage Minimum for 3 Hours
Prohibition Room with Wraparound Balcony
Get an unparalleled view of Bourbon Street and toss beads to onlookers below from our wraparound Bourbon Street balcony.
The Prohibition Room is located on the third-floor of our flagship 240 Bourbon Street building and is home to our wraparound balcony. The balcony can accommodate up 45 guests and overlooks one of the best corners of Bourbon Street to catch some of the action (in comfort... and with air-conditioning close by.) The interior of the Prohibition Room features turn-of-the-century chandeliers and vintage hand-painted wine cabinets.
Guest capacity
20-30 Seated
30-85 Standing
Square footage
900
Ideal for
Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
All lighting is on dimmers to allow for customization. Overhead speaker system for background music. A mix of lounge and dining furniture is available for use with this space. All Rue Bourbon venues are rented via food and beverage minimums and include our roster of talented bartenders, floor attendants, and captains.
Room cost
$5000 Food and Beverage Minimum for 3 Hours
Belle Époque Absinthe Lounge
A plush speakeasy inspired by the history of the storied Old Absinthe House building.
Belle Époque Absinthe Lounge is located on the first-floor of our flagship 240 Bourbon Street. Belle Époque features luxe, built-in banquette seating, custom leather furnishings, and the original marble and bronze absinthe fountains used in the Old Absinthe House bar. This space is best suited for intimate seated dinners (up to 30 guests) and spirited cocktail hours.
Guest capacity
2-30 Seated
30-70 Standing
Square footage
850
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
-All lighting is on dimmers to allow for customization -Overhead speaker system for background music -A mix of lounge and dining furniture is available for use with this space -All Rue Bourbon venues are rented via food and beverage minimums and include our roster of talented bartenders, floor attendants, and captains.
Room cost
$3500 Food and Beverage Minimum for 3 Hours
Available services that can be provided by Rue Bourbon Events
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/Sound
- Service staff
- Wifi
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