Intimate Dinners
Lagniappe Room
A cozy library-style room for intimate seated dinners, smaller celebrations, and private conversations over Lou Lou favorites.
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Private Events With More Personality
From intimate dinners and rehearsal dinners to cocktail parties in The Stave, Derby weekends, birthdays, and full-floor celebrations, Lou Lou on Market brings bold food, lively energy, and unforgettable spaces to every event.
Celebrate Here
A little French Quarter energy for your private event.
Lou Lou on Market is built for gatherings that should feel warmer, livelier, and more memorable than a standard banquet room. Think Cajun-Creole comfort, cocktails, balcony energy, private rooms, and The Stave tucked downstairs.
Whether you are planning a birthday, rehearsal dinner, company dinner, cocktail-style party, Derby weekend event, or a private night out in NuLu, we will help match the space, menu, and flow to the kind of celebration you want.
Best For
Parties, dinners, and nights that deserve a better room.
Lou Lou on Market works for everything from small seated dinners to full-floor celebrations, with flexible spaces and menu options for different group sizes and event styles.
It is a strong fit for birthdays, rehearsal dinners, corporate dinners, Derby weekends, holiday parties, cocktail hours, showers, Bourbon events, and private celebrations that need more personality than a standard event room.
Private events should feel like a night out, not a conference room.
French Quarter energy in NuLu
Event Spaces
Six spaces, each with its own mood.
Choose an intimate private room, a covered balcony, a Market-facing dining space, a moody downstairs speakeasy, or a full second-floor experience for larger gatherings.
Accessibility: All private event spaces require stair access. Lou Lou on Market does not have an elevator.
Small Private Events
Market View Room
A private upstairs room overlooking Market Street, ideal for smaller dinners, business gatherings, and celebrations that need their own space.
Best for: Business dinners
Capacity: 20 guests
Menu: Regular Menu or Coursed Menu
Minimum: Sun–Thu $800 / Fri–Sat $1,500
Covered Outdoor Events
Upstairs Balcony
One of Lou Lou’s most memorable spaces, the covered upstairs balcony is made for dinners, cocktail-style events, and celebrations with a little E Market St energy.
Best for: Cocktail-style nights
Capacity: 35 seated / 50 standing
Menu: Buffet, Coursed, or Limited Menu
Note: Covered outdoor balcony; heated and enclosed in colder months
Minimum: Sun–Thu $1,200 / Fri–Sat $2,500
Mid-Size Gatherings
Upstairs Dining Room
A flexible upstairs space for mid-size dinners, receptions, company gatherings, rehearsal dinners, and celebrations that need room to move.
Best for: Rehearsal dinners and receptions
Capacity: 45 seated / 80 standing
Menu: Buffet, Coursed, or Limited Menu
Includes: Market View Room
Optional: Balcony add-on
Minimum: Sun–Thu $2,000 / Fri–Sat $4,000
Cocktail-Style Events
The Stave Speakeasy
Hidden downstairs beneath Lou Lou on Market, The Stave brings moody lighting, a private bar, Bourbon-forward energy, and a tucked-away feel for cocktail parties and private events.
Best for: After-parties and bourbon events
Capacity: 24–30 seated / 40 standing
Menu: Buffet, Coursed, Limited, or Full Menu
Features: Private bar, intimate setting
Minimum: Sun–Thu $1,000 / Fri–Sat $2,500
Large Gatherings
Entire Second Floor
The full second floor is best for larger celebrations that need multiple spaces, flexible flow, and a full Lou Lou private event experience.
Best for: Large celebrations
Capacity: 90 seated / 150 standing
Menu: Buffet or Coursed Menu
Includes: Upstairs Dining Room, Balcony, and Lagniappe Room
Minimum: Sun–Thu $3,500 / Fri–Sat $7,500
Downstairs at Lou Lou
The Stave gives the night another layer.
The Stave is made for cocktail-style events, Bourbon pours, birthdays, after-parties, private dinners, and nights that need something a little moodier than the main dining room.
It is intimate, tucked away, and full of character — a strong fit for groups who want the night to feel private, lively, and memorable.
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Room With a View
Private dining above E Market St.
The Market View Room and upstairs spaces give your event a little extra character — brick, windows, movement, and the feeling of being tucked into the middle of NuLu without losing privacy.
It works especially well for small private dinners, rehearsal dinners, company meals, and celebrations where the room should still feel connected to the energy of the neighborhood.
Menu Options
Food and drink that match the room.
Event menus vary by group size, space, and service style. Smaller groups may use the regular menu or a coursed menu, while larger groups select from event menus designed to keep service smooth and the experience easy.
Coursed Menu
A structured seated experience for private dinners, rehearsal dinners, and more polished gatherings.
Buffet
A flexible option for larger groups, casual celebrations, corporate events, and social gatherings.
Limited Menu
A streamlined option that gives guests choice while keeping the event flow organized.
Good to know
Groups larger than 20 must select one of our event menus. Minimums are before 6% tax, 20% gratuity, and 3% service fee. Minimums are subject to increase during high-demand dates.
How It Works
Tell us the basics. We will help with the rest.
Send your preferred date, guest count, event type, and general vibe through the private event form. From there, Gracie South can help guide you toward the right space, menu style, bar setup, and next steps.
A signed contract with credit card on file is required to secure booking.
Important Details
A few things to know before booking.
We want the event planning process to feel clear from the beginning. These details help set expectations before choosing a space.
Accessibility: All private event spaces require stair access. Lou Lou on Market does not have an elevator.
Menus: Groups larger than 20 must select one of our event menus.
Minimums: Minimums are before 6% tax, 20% gratuity, and 3% service fee. Minimums may increase during high-demand dates.
Booking: A signed contract with credit card on file is required to secure booking.
Start Planning
Plan your event with Gracie South.
Private event inquiries are handled by Gracie South, Lou Lou Restaurant Group’s Events and Beverage Director. She helps guests match the right space, menu, bar setup, and flow to the kind of celebration they want.
Send your event date, guest count, preferred space, and a few details about the celebration through the private event form. Gracie will follow up with space and menu options.
Private Event Contact
Gracie South oversees private events and beverage for Lou Lou Restaurant Group.
Learn more about Gracie here: Meet Gracie
Private Event FAQ
Quick answers before you inquire.
Planning a private dinner, cocktail party, rehearsal dinner, birthday, or Derby weekend event? Start here.
How many private event spaces does Lou Lou on Market have?
Lou Lou on Market offers several private and semi-private event spaces, including the Lagniappe Room, Market View Room, Upstairs Balcony, Upstairs Dining Room, The Stave Speakeasy, and Entire Second Floor.
Is The Stave upstairs or downstairs?
The Stave is located downstairs beneath Lou Lou on Market. It is an intimate speakeasy-style space with a private bar.
Is there an elevator?
No. All private event spaces require stair access, and Lou Lou on Market does not have an elevator.
Do groups have to use an event menu?
Groups larger than 20 must select one of our event menus. Smaller groups may have access to the regular menu or a coursed menu, depending on the space and event details.
Can I book the balcony?
Yes. The Upstairs Balcony is available for covered outdoor private events. It is covered, heated, and enclosed in colder months.
What is required to secure a booking?
A signed contract with credit card on file is required to secure booking. Minimums, taxes, gratuity, service fees, and high-demand date pricing may apply.
Bring the celebration to E Market St.
Whether it is an intimate dinner, a full-floor party, or a cocktail-style night downstairs in The Stave, Lou Lou on Market brings Cajun-Creole comfort, cocktails, and French Quarter energy to the heart of NuLu.