Top Portsmouth Graduation Party Venues

• Spaces for 30-100 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Total Spaces

Stage Neck Inn is an oceanfront boutique hotel and event venue situated on a private peninsula in York Harbor, Maine, where the Atlantic Ocean meets York Harbor Beach. The property offers panoramic water views from nearly every vantage point, setting the backdrop for weddings, private celebrations, corporate gatherings, and milestone events year-round. The inn's event spaces span over 3,100 square feet and accommodate groups from 5 to 150 guests. The Harborview Room seats up to 100 guests with floor-to-ceiling views of York Harbor and York Harbor Beach, and can be divided for simultaneous breakout sessions. The Sandpiper Room fits up to 45 guests around a contemporary gas fireplace with sweeping cove and harbor views, while the Ocean Point Room hosts up to 30 guests and opens directly onto a patio with Atlantic Ocean views. All three spaces support flexible seating configurations and are served by the inn's in-house culinary team, which offers customized event menus ranging from clambakes and picnic-style receptions to formal plated dinners. On-site accommodations, spa services, and a dedicated wedding coordinator round out the experience, making Stage Neck Inn a self-contained retreat for guests traveling from out of town.

• Spaces for 350-450 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 1 Event Space

Foster's Clambakes and Catering is a full-service event and wedding caterer set on a wooded property in York, Maine. The venue brings together authentic New England clambake traditions with a broad range of seasonal menus — from locally-sourced smoked BBQ to refined appetizers and plated dinners — making it equally suited for casual gatherings and formal celebrations. On-site, the property includes The Pavilion, a rustic function space that accommodates up to 350 guests and features two stone fireplaces, expansive windows, and an outdoor cocktail area with bistro lighting, a fire pit, and an adjacent steamer for Maine clambakes. The York Room, finished in a modern barn style, opens onto a private outdoor cocktail space with a bar and is designed for smaller occasions such as rehearsal dinners and intimate receptions. Foster's also offers off-site catering, carrying its signature style to client-chosen locations throughout the region.

• Spaces for 18-150 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 5 Hotels
• 5 Total Spaces

York Harbor Inn is a 65-room oceanfront resort in York, Maine, set along the coast of York Harbor — one of the Maine seacoast's quieter stretches, framed by oceanfront estates and largely free from commercial development. The property spans seven historic buildings and traces its roots to a common room built more than 300 years ago, with additions from successive eras giving the inn a distinctive patchwork of architectural character. Over 5,000 square feet of banquet space across seven private function rooms makes the inn well-suited for weddings and private events of varying scale. The Yorkshire Ballroom accommodates up to 150 guests beneath a 35-foot cathedral ceiling with a skylight atrium, while smaller spaces like the Hillcroft Room and the ocean-view Peacock Room serve intimate gatherings and rehearsal dinners. Outdoor ceremonies take place at the adjacent Hartley Mason Reserve, an oceanfront green space across the street from the inn. Three on-site dining venues — the oceanview 1637 dining room, the Ship's Cellar Pub, and the seasonal Chapman Tavern — round out the experience for guests staying across the property's seven buildings.

• Spaces for 40-225 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Garden

The Victoria Inn is a historic bed & breakfast and event venue set on 5.6 acres in Hampton, New Hampshire, half a mile from the Atlantic Ocean. Renovated in 2013, the property offers two distinct event settings alongside seven overnight guest rooms that accommodate up to 20 guests. The covered Garden Pavilion hosts outdoor events from April through November, accommodating up to 150 seated guests or 225 for cocktail receptions. The open-air Gazebo adjoins the pavilion and is well suited for ceremonies. For smaller gatherings, the Main House welcomes up to 70 guests across a dining room, living room, and enclosed sun room, and is available year-round. The venue provides on-site catering and bar service, day-of coordination, furniture, tableware, and full setup and breakdown. The Victoria Inn has received Best of Zola recognition for both 2025 and 2026.

• Spaces for 14-175 Guests
• 4 Hotels
• 2 Landmarks
• 4 Total Spaces

Celebrate with a day you’ll be nostalgic for, with a backdrop unlike anywhere in the world. The Viewpoint is a one-of-a-kind venue perched atop the rocky seashores with a stunning view of Nubble Lighthouse — especially from the ceremony lawn. This is *the* viewpoint, and it's all yours. With stone stairs and a path leading down onto the ceremony lawn overlooking the unobstructed Nubble Lighthouse… what else can we say. Co-owner couple Joe and Michelle have lived in York for over 40 years. They partnered with Chris to reinvigorate Nubble Point’s first-ever hotel and ensure ownership would stay local. You’ll find them on-site every day working along with the team. They even live on Nubble Point, too.

• Spaces for 8-100 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 5 Total Spaces

The Exeter Inn is a boutique hotel built in 1932, featuring Georgian architecture on the grounds of historic Exeter, New Hampshire, near Phillips Exeter Academy. Detailed millwork, stately trees, and lush lawns define the property's character — warm and casually sophisticated, with a heritage rooted in New England hospitality. The inn offers 2,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space for weddings, corporate retreats, and private celebrations. The Daniel Webster Room is a ballroom appointed with original 1930s chandeliers, suited for receptions and formal dinners. The Great Hall features ceiling-high archways and original paned glass French doors, providing an elegant indoor ceremony and gathering option. A romantic courtyard with a garden gazebo and sailcloth tent accommodates outdoor ceremonies and receptions surrounded by the original brick façade and evergreens. Smaller meetings are served by the Exeter Room, Wheelwright, and Penacook, which seat groups from 8 to 50 guests. Catering is provided by Epoch Restaurant & Bar, the inn's on-site dining concept, with customizable menus including plated dinners, buffet options, luncheons, and cocktail packages.

• Spaces for 220-300 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

Keeping in mind that we want our Wedding Packages to be as all-inclusive as possible, we have carefully designed them. We believe that pricing should be straightforward and honest. So, all pricing includes Maine state tax, gratuities, and the Facility Fee, which is a serious consideration. WHAT EXACTLY IS INCLUDED? ALL PRICES INCLUDE: A FIVE-HOUR RECEPTION, ON-SITE CATERING, ON-SITE EVENT COORDINATOR, PRIVATE WEDDING SUITE, CHINA, FLATWARE, GLASSWARE, TABLES AND CHAIRS, IVORY TABLE LINENS, COLORED NAPKIN OPTIONS, A CHAMPAGNE TOAST FOR ALL GUESTS, STATIONED COFFEE AND TEA, If you are staying at the STAGE HOUSE INN with a room block, you will receive complimentary transportation to and from the venue on a first-come, first-serve basis. WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER TO BE YOUR MINIMUMS? YOUR WEDDING GUEST COUNT MINIMUMS ARE DETERMINED BY WHAT DAY OF THE WEEK AND WHAT TIME OF YEAR YOU WOULD LIKE TO HOST YOUR WEDDING. June to October are the months that are considered to be "in season." November through May are considered off-season months. 125 ADULTS ON SATURDAYS FROM JUNE TO AUGUST The following Saturdays in September and October are reserved for adults: 150 ADULTS; off-season dates are reserved for adults: 75 ADULTS; and all Fridays and Sundays are reserved for adults. Silverbell Photography is a professional photography company. Silverbell Photography is a professional photography company. WHAT TIME DO WEDDINGS GET OFFICIAL? We only have one wedding a day at the Red Barn, so please plan accordingly. WEDDING CELEBRATIONS AND RECEPTIONS MAY BEGIN AT ANY TIME, BUT RECEPTIONS MUST CLOSE NO LATER THAN 11:00 PM. On the day of the wedding, the wedding party may arrive at the venue up to one hour before the scheduled time for guest arrival. GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR ON-SITE CEREMONY OPTIONS BY CLICKING HERE.

Located just 60 miles north of Boston, perched on a private 90' cliff on Maine's spectacular coast, Cliff House Maine is one of the most sought-after wedding destinations in the northeastern United States. Our enviable location, nestled between the two 'quintessentially Maine' towns of Ogunquit and York, promises the perfect combination of sophistication and adventure for you and your guests. From our Chef-inspired culinary offerings, indoor + outdoor pools, luxurious rooms + suites, worldclass spa and incredible sunrises over panoramic ocean views - to our celebrated Forbes 4-star team that will work with you every step of the journey Cliff House Maine just might be the perfect choice for you.

• Spaces for 80-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Barn
• 2 Total Spaces

Flag Hill Distillery & Winery is a family-owned, 110-acre agricultural estate in Lee, New Hampshire, recognized as the state's oldest winery, largest vineyard, and oldest distillery. Grape growing began on the property in 1987, winery operations followed in 1990, and in 2004 the estate opened a distillery — the first legal distillery in New Hampshire since Prohibition. The acreage is permanently preserved under a conservation easement, and the property's own gardens and crops supply ingredients for the on-site kitchen throughout the year. Two distinct settings serve private events: a tented vineyard venue accommodating up to 300 guests for ceremonies and receptions set among the vine rows, and a restored post-and-beam barn suited to more intimate gatherings of up to 80. Both are supported by two dedicated on-site coordinators and an executive chef whose seasonal menus draw directly from the estate's gardens. Only one event is hosted per day.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Historic Space

The Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit stewards the history of two coastal Maine towns from a landmark 1862 Meetinghouse on Route 1 in Wells. The building — an intact example of Gothic Revival architecture listed on the National Register of Historic Places — has anchored the site since 1662 and houses the organization's museum and research library alongside a program of exhibits and community events. The Meetinghouse is available to rent for weddings and ceremonies. Its light-filled sanctuary accommodates 225 to 250 seated guests along two aisles, and the space retains original nineteenth-century features including wood floors, a vintage pump organ, chandeliers, and an electronic keyboard. Because the building operates as a historic property rather than a house of worship, there are no denomination restrictions. On-site parking in the driveway is supplemented by an adjacent lot.

• Spaces for 50-150 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 4 Total Spaces

Michael's Harborside Restaurant & Bar sits on Tournament Wharf in Newburyport, Massachusetts, overlooking the Merrimack River. Known as Newburyport's favorite waterfront seafood restaurant, it draws local diners, boaters, and North Shore visitors with fresh seafood and sweeping river views — and extends that same setting to private functions. For events, the venue offers multiple indoor and outdoor spaces that shift character with the seasons. The downstairs Dining Room suits cozy fireside gatherings in winter and open, seaside celebrations in summer, accommodating up to 50 seated guests or 100 cocktail-style. The upstairs Pub & Dining Room handles up to 50 for a plated meal or buffet and up to 80 for a cocktail reception. Two outdoor decks — one downstairs with the Landing, a 16-seat waterfront bar, and one upstairs with panoramic views of historic Newburyport and the river — each accommodate up to 100 guests. The venue's catering team also serves off-site events within a 60-mile radius, bringing the same food quality and coordination to locations beyond the waterfront.

• Spaces for 18-200 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Total Spaces

Steeple Hall occupies the second floor of Mission Oak Grill, housed in a converted Baptist church in historic Newburyport, Massachusetts. The building dates to 1805, and its cathedral ceilings, stained glass details, and floor-to-ceiling windows give the space a character suited to weddings and private celebrations. A 2002 renovation preserved the historic architecture while adding contemporary updates including new flooring, a refreshed bar, and a greenery wall. With capacity for up to 180 seated guests, Steeple Hall is the only wedding venue in Newburyport able to host that size of event comfortably. The space scales from 25-person corporate meetings to full receptions, and accommodates cocktail parties and private dinners of various sizes in between. A private outdoor patio offers a garden setting for up to 35 guests, and a Farmers Table in the main dining room provides a more intimate option for groups of up to 18. The venue is fully handicap accessible, air-conditioned, and equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi and a wireless microphone. An on-site Event Director is available full-time, and catering across all spaces is provided by Mission Oak Grill.

• Spaces for 120 Guests

• Spaces for 50-100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The One Hundred Club is a private event venue occupying the top floor of 100 Market Street in downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The club features a wrap-around rooftop terrace with views of the Piscataqua River and the surrounding historic cityscape, a 50-seat member dining room, an 18-seat bar, and three exclusive meeting rooms spanning more than 2,400 square feet — accommodating groups from 10 to 125 guests depending on configuration. Located one hour north of Boston and 45 minutes south of Portland, Maine, and accessible via Interstate 95, the venue sits steps from downtown hotels, parks, and entertainment. The club hosts private celebrations, rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings, and executive retreats, supported by professional on-site meeting planners and in-house catering.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 150 Guests

• Spaces for 80 Guests

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Portsmouth Country Club is a private, member-owned club established in 1901 and situated along the shores of Great Bay in Greenland, New Hampshire. Its 18-hole championship golf course, designed by Robert Trent Jones and opened in 1957, anchors a property that has served as a gathering place for the region for more than a century. The current clubhouse, built in 1998, provides a polished setting for both member activities and private events. The club opens its doors to non-members for private celebrations, with no membership required to host an event. Two dedicated event spaces accommodate a range of occasions: a ballroom suited for formal plated dinners and elegant multi-course affairs, and a covered patio offering scenic views of the surrounding grounds for more casual gatherings and cookouts. The club's culinary team works with hosts to customize menus across both formats, from seated dinners to buffet service.

• Spaces for 60-220 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 2 Country Clubs
• 1 Meeting Space

Abenaqui Country Club is a private, member-owned country club and golf course situated along the New Hampshire Seacoast in Rye Beach, established in 1903. The full-service clubhouse includes an in-house restaurant, a bar room, and event spaces suited to both intimate celebrations and large-scale receptions. The main function room hosts up to 220 guests for weddings and private events, with direct access to an outdoor deck. On-site ceremony space overlooking the golf course is also available. The second-floor Abenaqui Room accommodates up to 60 guests for smaller dinners and private gatherings. The club hosts one wedding per day and makes its event spaces available to non-members with a member sponsor.