Even if you're based in a cold-weather city, many rooftop venues feature enclosed, heated spaces with unparalleled views—it's like being in a giant snow globe. Here are some ideas for hosting a chic cocktail party in the clouds this holiday season.
This story appeared in BizBash's Fall 2019 issue.
During the winter months, the Lookout Rooftop at the Envoy Hotel in Boston’s Seaport District transforms into a winter wonderland with heated igloos and warm drinks.
Photo: J. Wessel Photography
A holiday rooftop isn’t complete without some reindeer. Event design agency B Floral adorned these with petite roses and sprigs of greenery.
Photo: Saul Metnick
The crisp white Zephyr banquette sofa (pricing available upon request) with rose gold legs from Blueprint Studios is a cool lounge seating option for cocktail-style parties.
Photo: Melanie Duerkopp Photography
Guests can sip sustainably with Hay! Straws ($30 for a pack of 500), which are made from natural wheat stems and are 100 percent biodegradable. Plus, they won’t get soggy.
Photo: Courtesy of Hay Straws
“Most often, we get asked for creative ways to use the restaurant's outdoor terrace during the winter months, primarily to have guests enjoy hot toddies and warm cocktails sitting around the fire pits,” says Lindsay Bolster, general manager at Cindy's, which is located above Chicago's Millennium Park.
Photo: Wesley Taylor
Sip on the Stroke Of Midnight with Cointreau, grenadine, and champagne.
Photo: Courtesy of Cointreau
Last year, the L27 Rooftop Lounge, located at the Westin Nashville, launched its "Alpine Experience" converting the space into a ski chalet. The venue plans to transform the lounge again this year.
Photo: Lisa Diederich Photography
Party goods company Coterie’s gold votive tealight candle holders ($15) make it easy to add a little twinkle to any event. Each set includes four votives and 10 tealight candles.
Photo: Coterie
Serve squares of white chocolate pistachio torrone with dark chocolate drizzle from Schaffer in Los Angeles.
Photo: Lexus Gallegos
