Top Fenway–Kenmore Cocktail Party Venues

• Spaces for 160-240 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Garage B at the Speedway is the finest event rental venue serving all of Greater Boston from its highly accessible Soldier's Field Road location, with a huge open floor design, beautifully textured concrete walls, and high ceilings with exposed steel roof trusses. Garage B can accommodate up to 240 people standing and 160 people seated and is a lovely blank canvas for weddings, family gatherings, corporate events, and community gatherings. A bank of movable, glass garage doors leads into a manicured patio/outdoor space that may be tented and integrated into your event. In America, the end of the nineteenth century was the golden age of urban park creation. Following the success of architect Frederick Law Olmsted's Central Park in New York City and the Emerald Necklace in Boston, there was a worldwide drive for additional recreational activities for city people, spurred by the assumption that access to fresh air might alleviate a litany of societal ills. The Metropolitan Park Commission (MPC, now the Department of Conservation and Recreation, or DCR) was founded in Massachusetts in 1893 with the purpose of constructing the country's first interconnected regional park system. Garage B will be offering discounted pricing for events throughout the summer. Contact Jenna Chilington, our Event Sales Coordinator, at jchillington@charlesriverspeedway.com or events@charlesriverspeedway.com, or fill out and submit the form found on our website to learn more about hosting your event at Garage B. Check out our FAQ and Pricing Information, both of which are accessible as PDF downloads. We can’t wait to work with you on your event!

GBH Boston is America’s preeminent public media organization, the largest producer of PBS content for television and the Web and a major supplier of content for public radio and digital audio services... Boston’s public media powerhouse…and now a destination for extraordinary events.Our state-of-the art facility in Brighton, Massachusetts allows us to not only serve the public with the award-winning programs GBH has become known for, but to invite you in to a venue that brings the excitement and allure of media to your private party, fundraiser, or corporate event. Our spaces are the perfect locale and perfect backdrop for your dinners, cocktail receptions, parties, or presentations. Dramatic, dazzlingly different, and memorable are just a few of the words used to describe this new and notable landmark on the Boston skyline. And because every dollar of revenue from GBH's event rentals helps support our programs, services, and public media mission, you will be investing in Boston's cultural community.

• Spaces for 50-100 Guests

Prentiss House is a 20 bedroom inn nestled between Harvard and Porter Square in Cambridge, MA. Upgraded with modern amenities, fresh interior design and technology enhancements, Prentiss House marries rich history and charm with comfort and convenience. Boasting both indoor and outdoor event space, this newly renovated venue is the perfect place to spend a full weekend with family and friends!

• Spaces for 500 Guests

The Larz Anderson Auto Museum offers a unique and historic setting for your next event! The Museum can accommodate up to 150 people inside, and guests are sure to have an unforgettable experience in the stunning main gallery of the Museum amidst breathtaking vintage automobiles. The Museum features vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and brick.

• Spaces for 40-120 Guests

Good Time Golf is Greater Boston's top-rated indoor golf simulator lounge, powered by Uneekor simulator technology and located in Assembly Row, Somerville. Whether you're a beginner, a seasoned player, or just looking for a unique night out, our six high-end simulators deliver real-time ball speed, spin rate, launch angle, and carry distance data for every swing — year-round, rain or shine. Just minutes from downtown Boston, Cambridge, and the North Shore.

• Spaces for 150-300 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

The Row Hotel at Assembly Row welcomes you to Boston's outskirts with notable design, genuine warmth, and rigorous attention to detail. We're in Assembly Row, Somerville's urban-forward area – close enough to the city, but far enough away from the hustle and bustle. Our hotel near Boston is unlike any other, with a nostalgic yet forward-thinking ambiance. Our hotel, which is both citified and modern casual, provides a pleasant environment for old friends (and potentially making new ones). Organize a gathering in one of our stylishly designed spaces, each of which embodies the authentic yet refined ambiance that characterizes this unique area near Boston, MA. Gather for cocktails and nibbles on the outdoor terrace, plan a private dinner at Reflections, or commemorate your anniversary in the Assembly room. The options are limitless. Begin your happily ever after at The Row Hotel at Assembly Row, which is located in the heart of Boston's lively Assembly Row neighborhood. Our Boston wedding venues are artistically crafted and eminently versatile, setting the stage for celebrations that are as modern as they are romantic. Our Assembly room is ideal for banquets of up to 150 people, and our Ford venue is more suited to intimate gatherings and ceremonies. In addition, we have a lovely terrace and private dining in Reflections, our hotel restaurant. Trust our experienced event planners to handle every element of your big day, from venue selection to catering and custom wedding packages, so you can focus on creating lasting memories with your loved ones. We can’t wait to make your event a dream come true.

• Spaces for 170-500 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 2 Landmarks
• 1 Outdoor

The JFK Library encompasses all of the style that the Kennedy's brought into the white house in 1961. The JFK Library is the perfect venue to host any sized event, be it a large and glamorous wedding reception, a quaint family reunion, or a corporate event. The JFK Library will accommodate any type of event. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is located on a twelve-acre park, overlooking the sea that President Kennedy loved and the city that launched him to greatness. Say "I do" with an intimate crowd of 30 or host a larger celebration for up to 500 guests.

• Spaces for 50-150 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Jasper White's Summer Shack, Cambridge offers private function space that can seat up to 120 people. This restaurant can transform into whatever you would like - whether it is for a formal dinner, birthday party, or corporate event, they make your vision come true!

We are the spot to come to if you are searching for real Italian food served in big servings. We have a comprehensive menu filled with tasty Italian cuisine, as well as delectable pizzas made in the Italian way. No of the scale of your gathering, Avellino's has a catering menu that will perfectly meet your requirements and fall inside your price range. With Avellino's Buffet King, you may attend your own party as a guest of honor. For a very reasonable price, we will bring you copious amounts of food, set it up, and then leave you to enjoy your time off. No matter how many people you have coming, our trays can accommodate them all. Make sure you get a taste of our calzones and Sicilian pizzas, which are guaranteed to be a favorite at every event you attend. The Family Pak is ideal for hosting smaller events and can easily accommodate between 8 and 10 of your guests. If you choose, you can round off your meal with a sweet course. Included are happy smiles. These packages are a fantastic choice for your upcoming business event or if you simply want to "wow" your guests with something unique – either way, you won't be disappointed!

• Spaces for 100-130 Guests

Mothership is a familiar neighborhood hang where you can gather with friends, co-workers or the place to go when you want to skip the cooking at home. Shareable appetizers for the table, healthy and allergen-friendly options, and a homestyle classics are what we are about. Full of good vibes, good food and and good people we have private and semi private spaces as well as the option to buyout the venue. We can Host a 20 person casual event in a warm and cozy corner of the restaurant or buyout the joint and get the party started with 200 of your closest friends, a dance floor and specialty crafted cocktails. A deck with comfy couches and a fire pit will just add to al the fun you will have at Mothership! PS - We have free parking!

• Spaces for 30-60 Guests
• 2 Bars
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Total Spaces

New England's first dog friendly bar! Whether you are a dog parent, a dog uncle, or a dog enthusiast, all are welcome at Park-9. Gone are the days where dogs (and their humans) are relegated to the small patio in the parking lot. We’ve combined the best of two classics: The Bar and The Dog Park. Park-9 is a great options for a variety of events, both big and small. There are a variety of rental spaces that can fit up to 300 guests total. In addition, our facility is completely dog-friendly, giving your event a unique twist, but don't worry, dogs are not required! Our space has both indoor and outdoor areas as well as two bars with extensive, premium drink packages.

Eddie V's Prime Seafood restaurant in Boston, near the Prudential Center, Hynes Convention Center, and Copley Place, offers a stylish fine dining experience. To accompany great steaks hand-cut in house and exquisite seafood flown in fresh daily, we offer an extensive range of fine wines and hand-crafted cocktails. At our restaurant, we try to make each guest's visit unforgettable and to provide a world-class dining experience to downtown Boston. Sip on inventive hand-crafted cocktails with attitude while eating signature tapas in The V Lounge. Join us tonight for an amazing dinner. We're located close to the Belvidere St public parking garage at 122 Belvidere St. Whether you're commemorating a personal achievement or hoping for a successful meeting, working with us is for individuals who value meticulous planning. Book a private or semi-private room here, and our Private Dining Managers will expertly guide you through every detail to ensure that your celebration is really memorable. WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER - A personal event planner - Personalized menus tailored to your tastes and preferences - Wine pairing suggestions - Valet parking - Webcasting and other cutting-edge media technology - A sophisticated private dining experience for both lunch and dinner We have the technology you need to make your presentations stunning, whatever your meeting requirements are. The majority of our rooms have high-definition plasma TV screens with cable, huge projection screens with LCD projectors, laser pointers, and other amenities. If you need equipment that we don't have on-site, we can usually get it for you. Reach out today! We can’t wait to host your next event.

• Spaces for 25-100 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

What happens around the dinner table, we believe, is one of the greatest sources of delight. Let us create the right private event for you, whether you're hosting a small gathering or a large gathering, a casual reception or a formal dinner. Lunches, dinners, cocktail receptions, taster tours, wine tastings, and demos are all available. Below are some of our space options. In our third-floor dining room, which is focused on an open kitchen and a massive wood-burning grill, you can host your gathering. Your guests will be transported to an Italian greenhouse as they sip seasonal beverages and relax as the Terra culinary team prepares a menu of perfectly balanced smoke-kissed dishes using seasonal ingredients, all while being surrounded by greenery. The Terra culinary staff cooks seasonal fresh foods over flaming flames in the dining room, enabling the simple flavors to emerge. The herb-infused drinks, extensive wines, and local brews complement the earthy cuisine nicely. In other words, each visit to Terra will provide you with a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The casual, busy restaurant serves groups of 12 to 25 people and focuses on the culinary mainstays of Italian cuisine. Your visitors will be able to enjoy Italian beverages while watching professional chefs and pizza makers prepare food right in front of their eyes. While pizza and pasta are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Italian cuisine, there is a reason why these two culinary classics are Italy's most popular exports. Just feet away from where our professional pasta cooks and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers) create dishes, you may enjoy our seasonal assortment.

• Spaces for 125 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Abe & Louie's is the quintessential American steakhouse, with unmatched flavor combinations and undoubtedly exceptional service. Charles F. Sarkis founded the contemporary restaurant industry in Boston in 1965. Abe & Louie's was born into the Back Bay Restaurant Group family of restaurants with the simple notion of offering guests exceptional cuisine and artistic service. Abe & Louie's, named after Charles' father and a close friend, has now become the gold standard for steakhouses across the country, with clearly superior service and unrivaled flavor combinations. Tavistock Restaurant Collection is happy to carry on the Abe & Louie's history as a Boylston Street namesake and as part of its broader array of restaurant brands more than a decade later. Since its inception, Abe & Louie's characteristic menu items, such as prime matured Midwestern steaks and fresh seafood paired by seasonal veggies, have received numerous high-ranking honors from prestigious publications. Abe & Louie's in Boston and its sister restaurant in Boca Raton are beloved east coast landmarks, with an award-winning wine list comprising more than 200 globally sourced palates. Are you looking for the ideal location for your private event? Our Board Room can accommodate up to 30 people and is ideal for a family gathering, business lunch, or celebration. Request information today! With our exclusive group dining packages, we can help you host a savory experience in the new year! Join us for all of your memorable occasions. Schedule your own event today. “Abe & Louie’s is absolute perfection!!! The service was exceptional and the food was superb! Loved our server… he had such a great sense of humor. We’ll definitely be back”- Zafir C.

• Spaces for 35-80 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

Make your next private gathering one to remember. For gatherings of all sizes and events, Porto provides a range of private and semi-private locations. We’ve got four lovely spaces that you can make your own for your next event. Chef Jody Adams, a James Beard Award winner, closed her Harvard Square restaurant Rialto in 2016 after a remarkable 22-year tenure. Great food, in her opinion, no longer required a nice dining setting. She shifted her focus to the Boston eateries she co-founded with Eric Papachristos, Sean Griffing, and Jon Mendez. TRADE, a bustling restaurant on the Greenway in the financial area, has been shaking since 2011. And since its opening day in 2015, Saloniki, a fast-casual Greek restaurant in the Fenway, has had lines snaking out the door; its Cambridge branch, which is only a year old, is as popular. Finally, guests seeking a taste of Adams' famous Mediterranean meals without the white-tablecloth formality can visit Porto, a full-service restaurant next to Sak's Fifth Avenue that debuted a few months before Rialto shuttered. Adams says, "I never stand still." Adams is most proud of her work campaigning for children's welfare or combating hunger through her support of the Boston Food Bank, despite having a closet full of "best" trophies for her food and restaurants. Share our Strength honored her with the Humanitarian of the Year Award in 2010. She helps create and maintain the hospitality programs for Partners in Health institutions during her regular visits to Haiti. Adams may be at the top of her career right now, but another pinnacle might be right around the corner. In the fall of next year, a third Saloniki will debut in Harvard Square. She isn't standing still at all. In May of 2018, Adams will be admitted into the esteemed James Beard Foundation's "Who's Who" list.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

Joe’s American Bar & Grill is committed to tailoring the perfect group dining event to suit your wants and needs. This ideal setting is perfect for intimate private dinners, gatherings, social luncheons and corporate events. Joe's American Bar & Grill is located in the heart of Back Bay on Newbury Street and features a retractable roof in the cafe and upper bar. Other features include a display kitchen, two full bars, private dining, and custom menus for groups of 10 to 400.

• Spaces for 400 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Joe's on Newbury is the perfect venue for small private dinners, large gatherings, social luncheons, and business events. The enclosed terrace at Joe's on Newbury has floor-to-ceiling windows facing Newbury Street, giving guests the feeling of being outside all year. In addition, our show kitchen and two full bars provide limitless possibilities for your event. We provide fully customisable menus. For groups of 10 to 400 people, we have private and semi-private group dining areas. Joe's on Newbury serves brunch, lunch, and dinner on an enclosed patio with indoor and outdoor seating, giving diners the feeling of being outside all year. Joe's, located on Boston's historic Newbury Street, has long been a Back Bay institution. This famous restaurant offers New England classics, seasonal fare, and an extensive beverage menu. We begin every dinner with our legendary peasant loaf, regardless of what you order, since we believe there is something unique about breaking bread together. With every bite, you'll get the comfort food you want plus something delightfully unexpected. Every meal that leaves our kitchen is handcrafted from the ground up with meticulous attention to detail. We have something for everyone, and we're pleased to customize your order to your preferences. For parties of less than ten people, please use the bookings button on the contact page. Please contact our host staff at the phone number listed there for parties of more than ten people. You can also reach us via the contact form. It is our pleasure to be of service to you.

• Spaces for 450 Guests