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Pat O’Brien’s Briars Suite, located in the French Quarter, embodies the heart and allure of New Orleans. We offer the perfect venue to have a true Big Easy wedding reception. From beginning to end, the team at Pat O’s will impress you and your guests with an experience like no other. ‘Let The Good Times Roll’ with one of the most iconic establishments in New Orleans!

Facilities and Capacity
Our Briars Suite on Bourbon Street can accommodate small groups and up to 100 guests capacity. Our venue at Pat O’Brien’s provide a taste of elegance; from the cuisine & cocktails to the amazing service & dynamic atmosphere of New Orleans.

Services Offered
Pat O’Brien’s Briars Suite is a full-service venue with on-site catering and event coordination available.

Cuisine
Specializing in local Creole & Cajun cuisine with a combination of buffet stations & passed hors d’oeuvres for a cocktail style reception.

Other Services
The venue offers additional services, including:

  • Event planning
  • Professtional service and event management team
  • Bartending services
  • Pat O'Brien's specialty drinks including the Hurricane
  • Inhouse Banquet Chef provides gourmet catering
  • Event rentals
  • Bourbon Street & Courtyard balconies
  • Setup & Cleanup
  • Portable LED uplights with color programming

Location
This venue is located in the historic French Quarter, the most famous district in all of New Orleans. Here, you will be able to experience the city like never before. Pat O’Brien’s Briars Suite is located on the 600 block of Bourbon Street on the 2nd floor with private balconies overlooking all the action of the New Orleans city nights.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Set Up

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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4.6 out of 5 rating
30 Reviews
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  • Flexibility
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90% Recommended by couples
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Connie B. Sent on 11/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Rehearsal wedding party

My son got married in NOLA and I threw the guest a welcome to NOLA cocktail party at Pat O’s on the River. Jennifer Green, sales rep was absolutely amazing to work with. She went above and beyond all expectations! The staff that worked the cocktail party were nothing short of great professionalism! Every guest had a wonderful time and enjoyed the cocktails as well as the great food! I highly recommend this venue for any kind of function. You will love having Jennifer Green assisting you in your plans.
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Jacqueline Sent on 12/18/2018
5 out of 5 rating

It exactly what we wanted

Ms Green was great from day one. They worked with us to have our reception . My heart was set on there venue but I didn’t meet the number of guest for Pat o on the river . Ms Green and I were able to arrange a day menu and my guest minimum lowered and we agreed pay for that many although we didn’t have that amount of guest. The reception was perfect . The staff did a superb job. Anthony was my day of event planner and he was just perfect . To be frank the whole staff was perfect . We had some mishaps with our ceremony and our dj ran late due to heavy traffics (bayou classic ) they went up and beyond to get us back on track . It all turned out perfect.
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Julie Sent on 10/31/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding our guests have ever been to

I cannot say enough about our experience with Pat O's on the River.

Our sales contact, Jennifer has been an absolute pleasure to work with. My husband and I were a destination couple from Connecticut and were nervous selecting vendors (especially our reception venue) on photos and reviews alone. Jennifer was so responsive to every question I had (and there were a lot of them), she was also so accommodating to every request we had. When we got to New Orleans to drop off our decorations and misc. items Jennifer showed us around the space and helped us visualize how it would look the day of the wedding. We were definitely not disappointed! The space was incredible, we were in the Promenade room, which in the photos honestly looked a bit small, but seeing it in person was a whole other ball game. The views of the Mississippi River were amazing during the day and even more so at night.

The night of the reception when we entered the venue, we were blown away how they transformed the space to exactly how Jennifer had described to us previously. Everything looked amazing. Our bridal coordinator, also named Jennifer, was absolutely incredible. She met us on the street when we rolled up with our Second Line Parade and led us to the space. As soon as we entered the room she swept us away into the bridal suite and got us drinks and a ton of food- we honestly could not eat it all! She made sure that we were taken care of with food and drink not only at the beginning, but throughout the reception. We continuously would put down our drink to take photos/converse with guests and would always end up losing our drinks, Jennifer was on top of it and would always have a new one ready for us.

The guests had nothing but rave reviews about the staff and the incredible food that they prepared for us that night.

The only minor complaint that some guests were commenting on, was that at the end of the night it did not ease down- it was a hard stop at 9:15 pm (understandable, since that is the time we had the space until) but that the police officer on-site was a bit brash in having people stop and exit the premises. I honestly think it was simply that the night went by so quickly, that they weren't aware that it was time to leave. It did not by any means ruin the night, we kept the party going afterwards.

All of our guests that we've spoken to have stated that this was the best wedding they have ever been to, and I feel that Pat O's played a huge part in that. I would highly recommend them to anyone else looking to get married in New Orleans.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Aaron Lane Entertainment Aaron Lane Entertainment Wedding DJs

Pat O's on the River will treat you and your guests to an amazing, authentic NOLA experience! The staff is fun and really works to make your wedding special, and the ambiance and views are some of the best you'll find in the city!

D D"ivine" Play Wedding Bands

We have worked at this venue for two weddings. The most recent one I dealt with Jennifer. The venue did a top notch job of relaying the proper information needed to help us do our job and not to mention...the view! I love playing at Pat o's on the river. It's a party every time!

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Pat O'Brien's frequently asked questions

Pat O'Brien's includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Set Up
Pat O'Brien's includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Pat O'Brien's includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Pat O'Brien's for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
Pat O'Brien's offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Pat O'Brien's offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Pat O'Brien's offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Wifi
Pat O'Brien's offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Pat O'Brien's is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in average response time, 4.6 in flexibility, 4.6 in professionalism and 4.6 in value.

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