Take your holiday party to the next level at Rooftop @1WLO. Our garden in the sky pairs craft cocktails, lite bites, and a vibrant cityscape with laid-back, swanky energy. From festive friend gatherings and family meetups to Secret Santa exchanges and New Year’s pre-parties, this is where Fort Lauderdale comes to toast the season.
Why Choose Rooftop @1WLO for Your Holiday Party
Skip the banquet hall and head skyward. Rooftop @1WLO brings the holiday magic with:
- Open-air lounges and cozy corners for effortless mingling
- Ingredient-focused craft cocktails and seasonal features
- Crafted bites designed for easy grazing and big flavor
- An events team that makes planning simple from first cheers to last toast
- 21+ venue for an elevated adults-only celebration
It’s the holiday vibe you want, right in downtown Fort Lauderdale near the New River and Las Olas Boulevard.
Event Spaces with Seasonal Style (and Capacity)
- Garden Patio – 30 guests
- Firepit Area – 25 guests
- Keyhole – 25 guests
- Garden Patio & Couches – 50 guests
- Firepit Area, Couches & Keyhole – 75 guests
Combine spaces for larger groups or reserve the entire venue for up to 200 guests, cocktail-style. Expect lush décor, open air, and cityscape moments that set the perfect seasonal scene.
Holiday Parties We Love to Host
- Christmas parties and Secret Santa gift exchanges
- White Elephant parties and ugly sweater nights
- Holiday happy hours and festive cocktail receptions
- Friendsmas gatherings and cookie swap socials
- Hanukkah night outs and seasonal holiday mixers
- New Year’s Eve pre-game and countdown receptions
- Toy drives and charitable holiday mixers
Each celebration is tailored to your guest count, timing, and vibe for a smooth, high-energy night in the heart of Fort Lauderdale.
Planning Made Easy: Bites, Bar & Details
You bring the guest list, we’ll bring the lift:
- Custom layouts for cozy lounges, combined sections, or full buyouts
- Buffet options, platters, or hors d’oeuvres to suit your event style
- Customized bar service, tailored to your event and guest preferences
- Clear run of show, simple setup guidance, and a dedicated events team
During your inquiry, our team will provide the private event menu options and bar packages. Share your date, guest count, and vibe, and we’ll tailor the food, drinks, and flow to fit your Fort Lauderdale holiday celebration.
Book Your Holiday Party at Rooftop @1WLO
Make this the season they talk about next season. Rooftop @1WLO is your Fort Lauderdale holiday party venue for festive cocktail receptions, seasonal happy hours, and skyline-level cheer.
Planning something smaller? Casual holiday toasts can be booked via standard reservations on our Celebrations page.
Start Your Holiday Party Inquiry
Holiday Party FAQs – Quick Answers
Christmas parties, Secret Santa and White Elephant exchanges, Friendsmas gatherings, holiday happy hours, cookie swaps, and New Year’s pre-parties.
From intimate groups of 18 to full venue buyouts up to 200 cocktail-style. Spaces can be combined for flexible layouts.
Packages and minimums vary by date, time, and event section. A food and beverage minimum is the required spend on food and drinks before gratuity, service fee, and tax. Minimums are set by date, time frame, and room size, not by the number of guests. If your total spend does not meet the minimum, the difference will be charged as a Room Rental fee. Share your date and guest count, and we will provide a custom quote for your Fort Lauderdale holiday party.
Popular dates fill quickly. Reach out as soon as you have a target week or weekend, especially for December and New Year’s.
Yes. Choose from curated menu options and bar packages, with the ability to tailor selections for your group. Menus must be selected ten business days prior to your event. If menu selections are not received by this deadline, the chef’s choice will apply. Guest counts dropping below 15 guests at least five days prior may be subject to the chef’s choice of menu.
Yes. All guests must be 21 or older. Exceptions apply only for full venue buyouts.
Yes. Simple holiday accents and branded touches are welcome. Event sections are available 1 hour prior to your event for decorating; additional time is $150 per extra hour or fraction. Self-setup only, as our team does not install or style décor. Please follow our decoration policies: no tape on wallpapered walls, no staples or nails on interior materials, and no glitter, confetti, or wax candles. Any damage will result in a fee applied to the final bill. We are not responsible for items left after an event and cannot guarantee their security.
House music is included. Ask about DJ options and basic AV support for announcements or playlists.
Our team will adjust layouts and timing to keep guests comfortable while preserving the open-air vibe.
Yes. Celebratory cakes or cookies are welcome with advance notice. We will share plating details during your inquiry.
We are in downtown Fort Lauderdale, above Las Olas, with nearby garages and easy rideshare drop-off at 1 West Las Olas Boulevard. Valet service is available in the parking lot next door to Rooftop (201 South Andrews Avenue). Valet is available Thursday-Saturday.
In the unlikely event you should cancel, all deposits are nonrefundable. In the event of a cancellation within seven days of the scheduled event, the client will be responsible for payment of 50% of the estimated food & beverage plus 7% sales tax & 20% gratuity. If the client cancels before seven days of the scheduled event, there will be no penalty, except for the nonrefundable deposit.
1 West Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301
954.523.1WLO(1956)
Hours
Monday & Tuesday Closed
Wednesday & Thursday 4pm to 1am
Friday 4pm to 2am
Saturday 2pm to 2am
Sunday 12pm to 10pm
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1 West Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301
954.523.1WLO(1956)
Hours
Monday & Tuesday Closed
Wednesday & Thursday 4pm to 1am
Friday 4pm to 2am
Saturday 2pm to 2am
Sunday 12pm to 10pm
