This holiday season, one of Boston’s most luxurious winter traditions grandly returns. For one exclusive evening on December 17, 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, crafted by Executive Chef George Lishchynsky and 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, brought to life in partnership with Modern Luxury.

Get a glimpse of last year’s Bacchanal celebration on Instagram here, and explore this year's menu below:

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