Company Holiday Party Venue in Arlington, TX

Mercury Chophouse – Arlington hosts company holiday parties as seated dinners: 8 to 20 in the private Boardroom at one long table, or up to 28 in a semi-private setting. Menus are tailored to the group, one check is presented to the host, and the ninth-floor windows look over the Entertainment District. December sunsets fall around 5:25 PM.

The Boardroom at Mercury Chophouse – Arlington at night with the lights low, ready for a company holiday dinner

December dates go in a particular order

Holiday party dates at Mercury Chophouse – Arlington disappear in a predictable sequence: Friday and Saturday nights in the second and third weeks of December first, then the Thursdays, then everything else. A company that can hold its party on a Tuesday or Wednesday has far more choice than one that needs the Saturday before Christmas.

Two calendar facts shape the planning. The restaurant is closed every Sunday, so a Sunday party is not possible in any month. And holiday hours are confirmed each year rather than published in advance; Christmas Day 2026 falls on a Friday and New Year’s Eve on a Thursday, and the schedule for both is a phone call to 817-381-1157, not an assumption. The holiday dinner page covers the season for smaller tables.

Room for 8 to 20, or up to 28 semi-private

The Boardroom takes a company of 8 to 20 at one long table behind a closed door, with a large screen at one end for a year-in-review slideshow or the December game. Companies of 21 to 28 use the semi-private option in the dining room, which keeps the group together without the closed door. Both look out over the district from the ninth floor, and in December that means the stadiums lit against an early dark sky.

Companies larger than 28 do not fit here as a single seated party, and it is better to know that now than in November. For a team of 30, the honest choices are two departments on two nights or a different venue. Semi-private seating is arranged in the main dining room, so the group shares the room’s atmosphere and the piano on evenings it plays, and the events team places the tables so the company sits as one block rather than scattered among other guests.

The format: a seated dinner, not a buffet line

The holiday party here is a dinner. Private dining menus are built for each group, and for a holiday crowd of 20 the events team will usually propose a set menu with a choice of two or three entrées, a shared starter course and dessert. Shareable sides suit a long table in December; ask whether they can come to the table family-style.

CourseDinner menu examplesPrice
To shareLand & Sea Sampler, per person$26
SaladWedge; Caprese; Traditional Caesar$18; $18; $16
EntréeCenter-Cut Filet Mignon 6 oz; Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon; Chicken Saltimbocca$62; $48; $42
Sides for the tableWhipped Potatoes; Brussels Sprouts; Mac-n-Cheese$14; $17; $15
DessertCherry & Pecan Bread Pudding; Italian Cream Cake$16; $17

Per-person pricing for a set holiday menu is not published; it is built to the group and quoted in the proposal. Collect allergies with the RSVPs, since the kitchen wants them before the night.

The bar, the coffee, and the end of the night

A holiday dinner ends better with the after-dinner list than with the check. The Classic Irish coffee is $16 with Jameson, the Keoke $16 with Ferrand 1840 Cognac and Mozart, and the Mexican Coffee $16 with Arette Reposado and Kahlua. Shaken ice cream cocktails include a Brandy Alexander at $18 and a Grasshopper at $17. For a toast, the MCA French 75 is $17 and the Ladies First, with rosé bubbles, is $16.

Coffee service at the end is simple: coffee and hot tea are $4, espresso $5, and a cappuccino or latte $6, which matters for a team driving home to Fort Worth or Dallas afterward. Hosts sometimes want to cap the bar or run a limited list. Tell the events team, and the proposal will reflect it. The holiday party answer page has the short version of what a company should know before asking.

Planning at a glance

ItemDetail
Headcount8 to 20 in the Boardroom; 21 to 28 semi-private; over 28, two nights or another venue
DaysMonday through Saturday in December; never Sunday; Christmas week hours by phone
BillingOne check to the company; 20% gratuity added at 6 or more
MinimumFood and beverage minimum for 10 or more, quoted in the proposal
Deposit and cancellationStated in the written proposal
Lead timeOur recommendation: inquire in October for a Friday or Saturday, early November for a weeknight
ReplyWithin 48 hours

Gift cards for the people who could not come

Companies that want to send something home with the team, or to the colleague working the night of the party, can buy eGift cards through Toast at the restaurant’s gift card page in any quantity, and the corporate gift cards page covers bulk orders. Send the party inquiry through the event inquiry form with the date, headcount, a backup date and any bar preferences, and a written proposal follows within 48 hours.

Book a Table

Reserve on the ninth floor at Mercury Chophouse – Arlington. Choose a date and time below, or call 817-381-1157.

Open Monday to Thursday 11 AM to 9 PM, Friday 11 AM to 10 PM, Saturday 4 PM to 10 PM. Closed Sunday. 2221 E Lamar Blvd, Suite 910, Arlington, TX 76006.

Frequently asked questions

How far ahead should a company book a December holiday party?

There is no published cutoff, so treat this as a recommendation: inquire in October for a Friday or Saturday night, and by early November for a weeknight. Fridays and Saturdays in mid-December are the first to go. Weeknights hold longer and are often the easier date for a team that lives across DFW.

Is the restaurant open for a holiday party on Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve?

Holiday hours are confirmed each year and are not published in advance. Christmas Eve 2026 is a Thursday and New Year's Eve 2026 is a Thursday as well, both normally open days, but call 817-381-1157 before you plan around either. Sundays are always closed, so a Sunday holiday party is not an option.

Can we play a slideshow or year-in-review video at the holiday dinner?

Yes, in the Boardroom, which has an integrated AV system with a large screen at one end of the table. Tell the events team you plan to show something and how you will connect, so the setup is confirmed in the proposal. The semi-private area for 21 to 28 does not have the same screen.

What happens if our headcount drops after we book?

The food and beverage minimum is based on party size and stated in the proposal, along with deposit and cancellation terms. The site does not publish what happens when a headcount changes, so ask the events team how the minimum is adjusted before you sign, and give a final count as early as you can.

Can the company put a limit on the bar for the holiday party?

Bar arrangements for a private group are tailored in the proposal. Hosts who want a limited list, a set number of drinks per guest, or beer and wine only should say so on the inquiry form. The full cocktail, whiskey and wine lists are available to the room otherwise.