About this Event
Date: Wednesday, December 16th, 6:30 – 9:30pm
Location: Fairmont Copley Plaza's Grand Lobby
The menu is being curated and will be revealed soon.
Toast the holiday season with a lavish multi-course Holiday Bacchanal Dinner in Fairmont Copley Plaza's historic lobby.
This holiday season, one of Boston’s most luxurious winter traditions grandly returns. For one exclusive evening on December 16, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Fairmont Copley Plaza offers guests the rare opportunity to dine in its magnificent lobby for the Holiday Bacchanal Dinner—the only night of the year the hotel hosts a dinner in this landmark space.
The 113-year-old gilded lobby will be transformed into a lavish celebration, where guests dine beneath a soaring 21-foot coffered ceiling and among opulent Italian marble columns—a stylish and historic backdrop for an extraordinary gathering with friends and family.
Inspired by Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, revelry and indulgence, the evening begins with a bubbly reception presented by Champagne EPC and live musical entertainment. Guests then enjoy an elegant five-course menu perfectly paired with fine wines. Every detail is designed to create a truly memorable holiday experience in the heart of Fairmont Copley Plaza's lobby.
Get a taste of last year’s Bacchanal celebration on Instagram here.
Example Menu from 2025
BUTTERNUT SQUASH CEVICHE (vegan)
textures of autumn vegetables, citrus, coconut
MAINE LOBSTER TORTELLINI
tarragon, brodo
Vegan option: Mushroom Ravioli, tarragon, brodo
PAN SEARED GEORGES BANK SCALLOP
vadouvan, winter truffle, saffron emulsion
Vegan option: Heart of Palm, vadouvan, winter truffle, saffron emulsion
28-DAY DRY-AGED PRIME NEW YORK STRIPLOIN
romesco, chicory, cabernet jus
Vegan option: Heirloom Beet Steak, romesco, chicory, beet jus
‘JEWELS UNDER GLASS’
grape meringue, kiwi pistachio tartlet, cranberry opera cake, mango macaron
Vegan option: Grape Gelee, kiwi pistachio tartlet, cranberry sponge, mango mochi
Event venue & nearby stays
The Fairmont Copley Plaza, 138 St James Ave, Boston, United States
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