‘Tis the season for festive fun! New Orleans is never lacking in the “Holiday spirit” department. Here are a few fun events to consider this month as you’re decking the halls and trimming the tree.
Cocktails:
Mr. B’s:
Festive Cocktails to Toast the Season – Mr. B’ s holiday cocktail menu, available November 28 through
December 23, features four signature creations:
- White Christmas Martini ($16) – Vanilla vodka and white chocolate liqueur with a sugar rim, also
featured as an official French Quarter Festivals + NO&Co 2025 Réveillon Cocktail
- Poinsettia Royale ($14) – Sparkling wine with Chambord and fresh raspberries
- Bourbon Rouge ($15) – Buffalo Trace bourbon, strawberry syrup, lemon, cassis, and ginger bitters
- Peppermint Freeze ($14) – Creamy peppermint vodka treat topped with crushed peppermints
The Celestine:
- Cowboy Christmas pop-up at Peychaud’s | Dec 2nd from 6-8:30pm
- Peychaud is hosting a festive one-night celebration featuring talent from two of the South’s most celebrated bars. Jesse Rossi of Attaboy (50 Best Bars Discovery List) and Carlos Quinonez of Hungry Eyes (Michelin Bib Gourmand) —will team up for a special Cowboy Christmas–themed menu of holiday cocktails. Guests are welcome to drop in and purchase special collaborative cocktails.
Cure:
- Delta Eggnog
Bourbon, Hoodoo Chicory Liqueur, Cream, Whole Egg
- Grasshopper Blanco
Blanco Tequila, Crème de Cacao, Crème de Menthe, Cream, Mint
- Hanukkah Cobbler
Manischewitz, Lemon Peel, Orange Peel, Angostura
- Sorel Toddy
Sorel Hibiscus Liqueur, Rum, Demerara, Lime
- Holiday Boilermaker
Aval Blanc Cider + Shot of House Spiced Rye
Barrel Proof: Miracle On Magazine
Miracle, the original holiday-themed pop-up cocktail bar concept, is thrilled to return for the 2025 season. Featuring festive original cocktails, over-the-top decorations, and exciting new mug designs to bring the holiday season to life, this year promises to be one of the best yet.
1201 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Dates: November 18 – December 31
Hours: 4pm-midnight everyday
Follow along on Instagram
Sippin’ Santa at Latitude 29
Sippin’ Santa, created by Jeff “Beachbum” Berry, is the tropical offshoot of the famed Miracle pop up bar, the original holiday cocktail bar concept. As in year’s past, the famed mugs and glassware will be available for purchase at all participating bars nationwide.
321 N. Peters Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130
Dates: November 6 – December 31
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 4-11pm, Friday-Saturday 4pm-midnight
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Espíritu:
Espíritu will be transformed into a spine-tingling, immersive experience. Think black Christmas trees decorated with doll heads, skeletons, skulls and fake severed body parts among other haunting decor.
The menu will offer six freakishly delicious cocktails including:
- Naughty List Negroni (Copalli Cacao Rum, Campari, Lustau Rojo Vermut, Passionfruit)
- Merry Axe-Mas (Maker’s Mark 46 Bourbon, Averna, Spiced Cider, Miso Butterscotch, Bitter Queens Tobacco Bitters)
- Grinches Need Love, Too (Vodka, Grinch (Pandan and Peppermint), Lusta Palo Cortado, Lemon Juice, Absinthe, Campari).
Schedule:
- Tuesday – Thursday: 11:30am-10pm
- Friday: from 11:30am-12am
- Saturday: from 4pm-12am
The Eliza Jane:
Santa’s Study: A Holiday Bar
The Press Room Library | December 1, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Step inside Santa’s Study—where letters hang from the chandelier, the bourbon flows generously, and even Santa might loosen his velvet collar. Curl up with a cocktail, pen a wish to the Big Guy, and enjoy a holiday hideout as charming as New Orleans itself.
Enjoy any of Santa’s seasonal sips at The Press Room, open daily. Step into the magic while it lasts—Santa’s Study disappears January 1st.
COCKTAILS FROM THE DESK OF SANTA $16
- Fireside Nightcap | Star Anise & St. George Spiced Pear Infusion, Suze, Sloe Gin
- Elf’s Elixir | Kalani Coconut Liqueur, Green Crème de Menthe, Crème de Cacao, Coconut Milk, Mole Bitters, Cream Float
- Winter Ledger | Sazerac Rye, Lemon Juice, Cherry Heering, Rich Rosemary Syrup
- Chestnut & Cheer | Myers Rum, Housemade Gingerbread Syrup
- Twinkle Toddy | Absolut, Barenjager, Honey, Cranberry, Champagne
- Santa’s Cocoa | Hot Chocolate, Jefferson’s Bourbon, Whipped Cream
- North Pole Egg Nog | Brandy, Spiced Rum, Milk, Cream, Eggs, Simple Syrup, Steens
- Sleigh Ride Mulled Wine | Warm Red Wine & Assorted Spices
Réveillon Dinners:
Criollo:
For the month of December, Criollo Restaurant will offer patrons the opportunity to participate in the city’s tradition of Réveillon Dinners, featuring four courses for $95. This tradition has been kept alive since the early 1800s, when locals celebrated the start of Christmas with a hearty family meal upon returning home from midnight mass. *Will not take place on December 24.
The four-course menu includes:
- Butternut Squash Soup with roasted butternut squash puree infused with aromatic herbs and a hint of spice, finished with crème fraiche and toasted pumpkin seeds
- Insalata con Burrata with arugula, cherry heirloom tomatoes, watermelon radish, cucumber, lemon Dijon vinaigrette, basil pesto, aged balsamic, sea salt flakes and micro greens
- Choice of Entrée:
- Filetto in Crosta Alla Wellington with center-cut beef tenderloin, prosciutto, mushroom duxelles, foie gras, puff pastry and bordelaise sauce
- Lobster Thermidor with whole Maine lobster, stuffed and finished with a tarragon mornay sauce
- Pollo Allo Scarpariello with free range chicken breast, peppers, sweet Italian sauce and gnocchi
- Budino Di Pane Al Pan Di Zenzero features a gingerbread bread pudding, rum butter sauce and candied pecans
Seating is limited; book reservations via Resy
NOPSI Hotel:
NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans’ celebrated luxury property in the heart of the Central Business District, welcomes in the holiday season with festive décor, family-friendly touches, and special dining experiences designed to capture the charm and spirit of the season in New Orleans.
Beginning the first week of December, the hotel transforms into an inviting holiday retreat adorned with twinkling lights, sparkling decor and whimsical seasonal elements throughout the lobby and public spaces. On the rooftop, Above the Grid debuts Holiday @ Above the Grid, featuring a limited-time menu with festive cocktails.
NOPSI also brings back the Papa Noël Room Special, a beloved Louisiana holiday tradition. Guests staying November 30–December 30 will enjoy up to 15% off nightly rates along with festive touches including Christmas carolers, a cozy hot chocolate bar and coloring books for children at check-in.
At the hotel’s signature restaurant, Public Service, two seasonal dining experiences highlight the holiday season:
Réveillon Dinner – $65 per person
Celebrate the New Orleans holiday tradition with a seasonally inspired Reveillon menu.
When: November 28 – December 31 (excluding Dec. 24 & 25)
Time: 5 – 10 PM
Christmas Dinner – $52 per person
Enjoy a special prix fixe holiday dinner featuring classic, comforting flavors of the season.
When: December 24 & 25
Time: 5 – 10 PM
Couvant:
Réveillon
Dec. 1–24 (closed Mondays), 5–10 p.m. daily
A beloved New Orleans tradition with French Creole roots, Couvant’s Réveillon dinner offers a modern spin on the classic holiday feast. This year’s four-course, prix fixe menu ($68 per person) features seasonal dishes such as Pistachio and Beet Salad, Butternut Velouté with crispy pancetta, Duck à l’Orange, Filet and Lobster Tail, and indulgent desserts like Dreamsicle Crème Brûlée and Cranberry Crumble.
Price: $68/person
Christmas Brunch
Thursday, Dec. 25, 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Indulge in the magic of the season with The Eliza Jane’s exquisite Christmas Brunch at Couvant, where traditional holiday flavors meet a distinctive New Orleans twist. The three-course, prix fixe menu features festive dishes such as seafood gumbo, rosemary-crusted prime rib, redfish en sauce rouge, and wild rice–stuffed roasted Cornish hen, with decadent desserts including peppermint bark cheesecake and white chocolate sponge cake with Baileys Chantilly cream.
Price: $58/person
The Royal Sonesta:
Featuring a five-course menu for $90, Restaurant R’evolution’s Réveillon menu features Pan-seared Foie Gras, Duck and Andouille Gumbo, Twin Beet Salad, Blanquette de Veau and Ile Flottante for dessert. Guests can also complement their meal with one of R’evolution’s Réveillon cocktails such as Papa Jack’s Bourbon Cream made with Jefferson’s Bourbon, chocolate and a house-made bourbon cream, or the Get Cozy, featuring R’evolution Barrel Castle and Key Rye and house-made apple cider. Reservations available HERE.
Restaurant August:
From December 1 to 23, the restaurant will present its annual Réveillon menu priced at $200 per person with an optional $150 wine pairing. The seven-course experience draws inspiration from a Christmas feast once served to Bernard de Marigny in 1852, a piece of local history shared with the restaurant by a longtime guest. The menu carries forward that spirit of New Orleans tradition, celebrating the joy of gathering and the stories that connect generations.
Good Catch Thai Urban Bistro:
Dates: Available November 26 – January 4.
Price: $67 (plus $36 optional wine pairing/three paired courses)
Menu:
- Amuse Bouche
- Chef’s Choice Daily Amuse Bouch
- First Course
- Seared Gulf Shrimp Satay with peanut sauce and cucumber relish
- Second course (choice of):
- Tom Kha Soup with Chicken and Mixed Seasonal Mushrooms
- Fresh Sweet Corn Salad with tomato, cilantro, and peanuts
- Third course (choice of):
- Lobster Pad Thai – an indulgent take on a Thai classic
- Jumbo Lump Crab Southern Yellow Curry Platter
- Short Rib Five Spice – with Asian kale, pickled mustard greens, a savory-spiced boiled egg and five spice au jus
- Unagi Pad Cha – Japanese eel in a fiery Thai stir-fry packed with fresh herbs and spices *spicy*
- Fourth course (choice of):
- Thai Spiced Pumpkin Pie
- Chef’s Select Dessert of the Day
Reveillon on the Rocks Menu (Cocktails):
- Romarin Mangue ($15): Spiced rum, mango, rosemary, and lime juice, topped with red wine
- Basilic et Menthe ($15): Gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, basil, and mint, finished with basil oil
Gris-Gris:
Dates: Available December 1 – 24.
Price: $85/person
Menu:
- First Course (choose one):
Cup of Gumbo
Seasonal House Salad
- Second Course (choose one):
“Peacemaker” – Grandma’s Oyster Dressing, Persillade Bread Crumbs, Crispy Bacon, Fried Saltines
Baked Macaroni Pie – Bucatini Pasta with Old School New Orleans Red Gravy
- Third Course (choose one):
Chef Cook’s Christmas Feast – Honey Baked Ham, Green Bean Casserole, Dirty Rice, Turkey Gravy
Seared Fish – Skin on Gulf Fish, Citrus Beurre Blanc, Mini Arugula Salad with Fried Oysters
- Fourth Course (choose one):
Sweet Potato Cobbler – Brown Sugar Crumble, Vanilla Ice Cream, Bourbon Caramel
Sticky Bun Bread Pudding – Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, House-Made Salted Caramel
Reveillon on the Rocks Menu (Cocktails):
- Zombi Nog ($14): Frozen Eggnog with Bourbon
- Rum, Rum, Rudolph! ($15): Brown Butter Washed Rum, House Gingerbread Syrup, Orange Bitters
- Hey, Sugar ($15): Vanilla Vodka, Sugar Cookie Simple, Amaretto, Baileys, Marshmallow & Sprinkle Rim
Saint John:
Dates: Available December 1 – 24.
Price: $110/person
Menu:
- First Course (choose one):
Turtle Soup: Spinach, Grated Egg, Aged Sherry
Oyster & Artichoke Stew: Lemon, Parmesan, Herbsaint
- Second Course (choose one):
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare: Calabrian Chili-Miso Aioli, Fava Bean Puree, Toasted Leidenheimer Bread
Grilled Kale Salad: Pomegranate, Goat Cheese, Toasted Pecans, Brown Butter-Maple Vinaigrette
- Third Course (choose one):
Chaurice Sausage Stuffed Quail: Sweet Potato Espuma, Charred Radicchio, Balsamic Reduction
Almond Crusted Flounder: Royal Red Shrimp & Mirliton Gratin, Charred Lemon
- Fourth Course (choose one):
Cannoli: Sweetened Ricotta. Pistachio, Powdered Sugar, Cinnamon
Apple & Rosemary Cobbler: Sweet Potato Ice Cream, Caramel Sauce
Other Events:
Santa’s Brunch at Saint John
- WHEN: Saturday, December 20 (11 am – 3 pm).
- DETAILS: Get your Christmas sweaters and Santa hats ready because we’re hosting SANTA’S BRUNCH on Saturday, December 20 (11 am – 3 pm)! Join us for a three-course meal ($60) hosted by our favorite Queens/Elves, Debbie with a D and Laveau Contraire! The halls of Saint John will be extra jolly with Christmas cocktails, music, performances and plenty of good cheer, so book your reservations today and celebrate the season with us!
- RESERVATIONS: Book via Resy or call the restaurant at (504) 381-0385.
Gianna: Fest of the Seven Fishes
Traditional Italian American Christmas Dinner Featured December 15 – 21
From December 15 through 21, Gianna’s Chef de Cuisine Justin Koslowsky invites guests to celebrate the cherished Italian American tradition of the Feast of the Seven Fishes. This festive four-course, family-style dinner replaces the restaurant’s “Feed Me” menu for the week and is also available à la carte.
Feast of the Seven Fishes honors the Italian American Christmas tradition of abstaining from meat by celebrating with a variety of seafood dishes. “The Feast of the Seven Fishes is a beautiful way to gather around the table and honor tradition through food,” said Chef Justin. “We’ve crafted a menu that honors and celebrates both the season and the seas.” The menu begins with three antipasti: little gem salad, marinated burrata, and yellowfin tuna crudo. The primi course includes crab and sea urchin spaghetti with squid ink bottarga, oven-roasted oysters, and Puccia bread. The secondi course offerings are grilled swordfish piccata, shrimp scampi, and charred broccolini and to finish the meal traditional cannoli created by Executive Pastry Chef Maggie Scales. An optional wine pairing will also be available to complement each course. The Feast of the Seven Fishes menu is $105 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Full table participation is required.
Krampus: The Fright Before Christmas
- December 12- 14
Tickets available here.
