Let’s be honest.
Most holiday parties are completely forgettable.
Same banquet room.
Same buffet.
Same awkward conversations.
Same employees checking their watches.
If you’re planning a holiday party this year, why not do something people will actually talk about afterward?
LauderAle Brewery is one of Fort Lauderdale’s most flexible event venues, allowing you to create a party that’s uniquely yours.
The best part about hosting your event at LauderAle?
You’re not locked into a cookie-cutter package.
Instead, you can build an experience around your group.
Want a live band?
We have connections.
Want a DJ?
No problem.
Need food trucks?
We’ve worked with dozens of South Florida’s best food vendors.
Want to create your own theme?
That’s where things get really fun.
Halloween is one of our favorite examples because the possibilities are endless.
You could host:
🎃 Pumpkin carving contests
👻 Costume contests
🍎 Bobbing for apples
🎵 Live music
🕸️ Haunted brewery decorations
👑 Best costume awards
🍺 Specialty seasonal beers
Want smoke machines?
We’ve got those too.
Whether you’re planning for coworkers, friends, or customers, Halloween events naturally encourage participation and social sharing.
Looking for something more festive?
Forget cookie-cutter hotel ballrooms.
Imagine:
🎄 Holiday-themed live music
🎅 Ugly sweater competitions
🏆 White elephant gift exchanges
🍻 Seasonal beer releases
🎁 Custom gift packages
🔥 Outdoor gathering spaces
People remember experiences.
They rarely remember banquet rooms.
Sometimes the easiest plans end up being the best ones.
See what it could look like hereMost New Year’s Eve parties fall into one of two categories:
Hosting your own New Year’s Eve event at LauderAle lets you create something completely different.
Want live music?
We’ve got connections.
Want a DJ and dance floor?
Let’s do it.
Want a masquerade party, Roaring 20s theme, black-and-white gala, or a casual backyard-style celebration?
The space is flexible enough to make it happen.
Popular New Year’s Eve ideas include:
🥂 Champagne toast at midnight
🎶 Live bands and DJs
🎭 Masquerade parties
✨ Great Gatsby / Roaring 20s themes
🏆 Countdown contests and giveaways
📸 Photo booths and step-and-repeat walls
🍻 Custom beer releases
🎉 Private company celebrations
Whether you’re planning something for employees, friends, customers, or family, New Year’s Eve is one of the best nights of the year to create an unforgettable event.
And unlike crowded downtown venues, your guests can enjoy:
✅ Free parking
✅ Indoor and outdoor space
✅ Food trucks
✅ Craft beer and beverage options
✅ A completely customizable experience
If you’re planning a New Year’s Eve event in Fort Lauderdale, now is the time to secure your date.
One of the biggest event trends we’re seeing is companies looking for alternatives to traditional corporate events.
Employees want:
LauderAle checks all those boxes.
We’ve hosted:
And because the brewery offers both indoor and outdoor space, groups have room to socialize naturally.
Traditional catering often creates more work.
Food trucks create options.
Your guests decide:
No meal selections.
No seating charts.
No headaches.
Just great food.
Want to create an event people actually interact with?
Here are a few crowd favorites:
✅ Cornhole tournaments
✅ Giant Jenga
✅ Connect Four championships
✅ Ping pong competitions
✅ Trivia contests
✅ Karaoke
✅ Live bands
✅ DJ dance parties
✅ Costume contests
✅ Team-building games
The possibilities are almost endless.
Need inspiration?
Beer steins, pretzels, games, live music.
Costumes, pumpkin carving, spooky décor.
Holiday music, contests, prizes.
Seasonal cocktails, lights, photo opportunities.
Tables, prizes, fundraising opportunities.
80s, 90s, or early 2000s theme.
Because it’s South Florida.
One thing guests consistently appreciate:
✅ Free parking
✅ Easy access
✅ Flexible indoor and outdoor areas
✅ Room for groups
No valet.
No downtown parking headaches.
No expensive garages.
Just an easy event experience.
LauderAle’s location makes it convenient for:
We’re located just minutes from:
Which makes planning significantly easier for many organizations.
The reason many groups return is simple:
It’s flexible.
You can keep it simple.
Or create something completely unique.
The space adapts to your vision, not the other way around.
Absolutely. We regularly host employee appreciation events, holiday parties, networking events, and company gatherings.
Yes. We can help coordinate musicians, DJs, and other entertainment options.
Yes. We have relationships with a variety of food truck vendors throughout South Florida.
Yes. Free on-site parking is available.
Absolutely. Many of our most successful events involve themes, contests, games, and unique activities.
We offer both private and semi-private event options depending on the date and group size.
The best holiday parties aren’t necessarily the most expensive.
They’re the ones where people have fun.
Whether you’re planning:
🎃 Halloween parties
🎄 Christmas parties
🎉 Team celebrations
🍻 Customer appreciation nights
🎶 Live music events
🏆 Company outings
LauderAle Brewery gives you the flexibility to create an experience people will actually remember.
If this sounds like your kind of spot…
Check it out here
Written by the LauderAle Crew
We’ve been brewing independent craft beer in Fort Lauderdale since 2013.
Every week we welcome locals, tourists, businesses and beer lovers for
live music, food trucks, trivia nights, private events and of course…
great beer.
Whether you’re planning your first visit or organising something for a
group, hopefully this guide has helped.
Some plans just make you look like you know what you’re doing. If you know, then you know.
