Top Andover Venues

• Spaces for 75-100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

In the heart of Central Square, James Beard Award-Winning Chefs Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette open a worldwide tapas restaurant. From March to July, Little Donkey offered a venue for our cooks and colleagues to produce and pack 60,000 hot meals for Covid-19 frontline healthcare professionals through Cambridge-based Off Their Plate. Little Donkey reopened in August 2020 with only outdoor seating. Little Donkey's ever-changing menu, which is heavily influenced by worldwide cuisine and local market produce, allows guests to enjoy food from all over the world. A large wine, cocktail, and rotating beer list complements the food. Little Donkey is dedicated to the safety and well-being of all of our visitors and employees. Before dining with us, please read through our JK Food Group Safety Protocols. Jamie Bissonnette is a James Beard Award-winning chef and co-owner of Coppa, an Italian enoteca, Toro, a Barcelona-style tapas bar, and Little Donkey in Cambridge, MA, and Bangkok, Thailand. Toro has a residence in Dubai as well. Food & Wine magazine gave Bissonnette the inaugural People's Choice: Best New Chef award. He received the James Beard Foundation award for Best Chef: Northeast in May 2014. Chef Ken Oringer is a well-known figure in Boston. Oringer, a James Beard Award winner, has built an empire of restaurants inspired by his travels around the world, including Boston's Tsukiji Fish Market-style Uni sashimi bar and Italian enoteca Coppa, as well as Boston and Dubai's Toro tapas bar; and the culmination of his travels is available on the menu at the Cambridge, MA Little Donkey, which now features an all-natural, minimal intervention, and small producer focused wine list.

• Spaces for 150-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Weddings Awe-inspiring location for a wedding. Check. As an alternative to the traditional wedding venue, our Club provides a lovely setting. Celebrating 32 floors above Downtown Boston and overlooking recognizable local landmarks such as the Charles River, the State House, Boston Common (with its clock tower), the Boston Harbor, and the Boston Harbor is a piece of cake when you know that our experienced event staff will go above and beyond to make your special day perfect. Make an appointment to see our private event spaces. Service that is both professional and courteous Staff members who are dedicated and skilled in their jobs. Check. It doesn't matter how huge or small your event is; we have the professional expertise to put up a show that will leave you and your guests speechless. We take great delight in producing events that are uniquely yours. Leaving you free to relax knowing that your event is in the best of hands, our experienced Private Events Director will handle all the logistics. Private Parties and Gatherings There are a variety of event spaces. Check. For all of your corporate activities and social parties, we have private event space available for you to use. We have six rooms that are exclusively reserved for events such as: Meeting for business purposes Meeting room that is both comfortable and adaptable. Check. Combining business and pleasure might result in a fruitful day away from the workplace. Everything you need to wow your colleagues and motivate your employees is available to you through us. We provide professional service for a wide range of business functions, including but not limited to the following:

• Spaces for 125-175 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Back Deck offers expert backyard barbecuing seven days a week in a relaxed metropolitan setting. Friends and family gather for charcoal-grilled dishes inspired by informal cookout fare, as well as porch-perfect cocktails, beer, and wine. We are committed to providing the greatest possible level of quality and consistency. Our innovative food, one-of-a-kind beverages, legendary service, and chic ambiance set us apart. We are prepared to meet your every need at the Back Deck. Back Deck is ideal for business luncheons, birthday celebrations, graduations, cocktail parties, and any other type of gathering. Our friendly staff is committed to providing service that will far exceed the expectations of your friends, family, and business associates. Back Deck offers expert backyard barbecuing seven days a week in a relaxed metropolitan setting. Friends and family gather for charcoal-grilled dishes inspired by informal cookout fare, as well as porch-perfect cocktails, beer, and wine. WE BURN HARDWOOD CHARCOAL ON THE BACK DECK. Aside from the delightful smoky flavor, charcoal produces a hotter, more intense heat. Foods sear better on charcoal, delicate foods like fish stick less, and the "grilled" flavor, which is a result of the hot grate searing the surface of the foods and the smoke produced by the fire, is improved. SHARING A MEAL AND BREAKING BREAD IS A CULTURAL EXPERIENCE BECAUSE FOOD CREATES SUCH A BOND BETWEEN PEOPLE. Our management team is dedicated to making Back Deck better for our guests by proactively influencing our path and working closely with our workforce. They are the real deal: outstanding leaders and individuals.

• 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 60-300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Meeting Spaces

The Metcalf Trustee Center occupies the ninth floor of One Silber Way on the Boston University campus, offering a classically appointed ballroom and a private lounge with panoramic views of the Boston skyline. The main ballroom, adorned with crystal chandeliers and accompanied by an adjacent cocktail lounge featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, accommodates up to 300 guests for receptions or 220 for seated dinners. The space flexibly supports buffets, dance-floor receptions, lectures, and classroom-style meetings, and has served weddings, galas, corporate gatherings, and holiday parties. The adjacent Kenmore Room functions as a breakout space, bridal lounge, or green room for ballroom events. The Kenmore Room is also available as a standalone private event space for up to 65 guests, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Charles River, Fenway Park, and the Boston skyline. Audio-visual equipment and WiFi are on-site, making it well-suited for intimate dinners, corporate retreats, and small receptions.

• Spaces for 68-100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Chef Chris Coombs and restaurateur Brian Piccini created Deuxave to deliver Modern French cuisine made with the freshest American ingredients obtained from the greatest local farmers, fishermen, and foragers. Deuxave, located on the renowned crossroads of Commonwealth and Massachusetts Avenues, offers a fully modern dining experience complete with superb service, an exquisite dining room, and a world-class wine selection. Deuxave's team is excited to host your huge parties and private gatherings. We're excited to announce that we're now taking reservations for groups of seven or more. Chef Chris Coombs will provide an unforgettable meal for you and your friends. We provide an a la carte dinner menu, a curated "selected" three-course menu, and a seasonal five-course tasting menu where you may put yourself totally in Chef's hands. Our sommelier can recommend additional wine pairings to best match each dish. Dining in Semi-Private Alcoves can accommodate groups of 7 to 12 people. They're ideal for a business meal or a get-together with friends and family. The Main Dining Room can accommodate groups of up to 20 people. A partial or full buyout may be required if there are more than 20 guests. The Bar & Lounge can accommodate groups of up to 16 people. The Main Patio can accommodate gatherings of up to 24 people. The Terrace can accommodate groups of up to 40 people. Full and partial buyouts are available for bigger groups. There's a mode for every emotion when it comes to French food in this town, whether you want a bistro-standard croque-monsieur or a carefully presented, multicourse extravaganza. Christopher Coombs, the wunderkind chef at Deuxave, cherry-picks from both traditions, masterfully blending what might seem like opposing impulses—hearty (upgraded) French onion soup; the swoosh-heavy, haute-cuisine-styled "Duo of Pork & First of the Season Apricots" —into an unlikely menu.

• Spaces for 125-160 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

With us, you can celebrate a special occasion or host a corporate event. We personalize every meal item and finishing touch. In our semi-private lounge at Legal Crossing, we can accommodate 25 guests for a cocktail reception. A 75-person seated dinner and 80-person cocktail reception are possible with a partial buy-out. For larger parties, a full buy-out is offered for up to 125 people for seated events and 160 people for a cocktail reception. Legal Crossing's group dining offers excellent food, service, and convenience. For more information, please contact our special events manager. The Berkowitz family opened a fish market in Cambridge's Inman Square neighborhood in 1950, giving birth to the Legal Sea Foods brand. Customers were granted "Legal Stamps" (forerunners of S&H green stamps) with their purchases at a related family business adjacent to the market at the time, a grocery store called Legal Cash Market. The name "Legal" became linked with excellence and freshness throughout this time. The first Legal Sea Foods restaurant debuted in 1968, directly across from the fish market. The fish was simply grilled or cooked before being distributed on paper plates at communal picnic tables. The Company's commitment to quality standards, freshness, and the integrity of the entire pier-to-plate process remains unchanged today. By concentrating on people (our employees and guests) and excellence in everything we do, we continue to raise the bar and set the brand apart from the competition. So when we declare, "If it isn't fresh, it isn't Legal!" we're reaffirming a dedication that has kept the brand alive for more than 50 years.

• 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 30-400 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 3 Total Spaces

A lively island-inspired atmosphere brings a sense of escape to gatherings at this two-story Boston destination. Flexible dining rooms, tropical bar areas, and a seasonal outdoor patio offer versatile settings for weddings, corporate functions, rehearsal dinners, milestone celebrations, and private parties. Margaritaville Boston pairs playful décor and flavorful cuisine with views of historic Faneuil Hall Marketplace for memorable events in the heart of the city.

Our virtual and in-person dumpling workshops are a unique way to bring your team together, whether you're celebrating a product launch or searching for a novel team-building activity. Continue reading to learn more about our in-person, virtual, and instruction-only options. We are a farm-focused, woman-owned dumpling company that seeks to be a good company in all ways. That's why we carefully select our components and prioritize our community in everything we do. Chef Irene Li and her two older siblings started Mei Mei as a food truck in 2012. Mei Mei food is a reflection of the Li siblings' best childhood dining memories as Chinese-American youngsters growing up in Boston. "Mei Mei" means "little sister" in Mandarin Chinese. Mei Mei's unique dumpling combinations reflect our passion for wonderful New England ingredients and a desire to create delicious dishes. We work with small, independent family farms in the Northeast to acquire pasture-raised meat. Throughout the year, we may get 70 percent of our food from the Northeast. Mei Mei has been a "Open Book" firm since 2018, which means they disclose all financial information with all employees, empowering them to think and act like managers regardless of their position or title. The business has altered since the pandemic. Our food truck has been taken off the road, and our restaurant dining room has been closed. But Mei Mei isn't going anywhere; in fact, our dumplings are making their way all over the world! Mei Mei dumplings are now available at farmers' markets in Wayland, Natick, Melrose, Roslindale, Belmont, Cambridge, Somerville, and elsewhere in the Greater Boston area.

• Spaces for 280 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Boat
• 1 Waterfront

The M/V Music City Queen is an ornamental sternwheeler berthed at 60 Rowes Wharf on Boston Harbor, available exclusively for private charters accommodating up to 280 guests. Named after Nashville, the vessel is a popular choice for wedding ceremonies and receptions, rehearsal dinners, and corporate dinners and cocktail parties, offering guests the experience of celebrating on the water — exchanging vows at sunset or dancing under the open sky. Massachusetts Bay Lines has been bringing guests to Boston Harbor since 1963. The Music City Queen is available for full-vessel buyout, providing complete privacy for every event, and private charters run at a fraction of the cost of a comparably-sized venue on land.

• Spaces for 70-140 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Boats
• 3 Waterfront

Tie the knot while taking in the beautiful Boston Harbor Islands, New England light houses, and Boston skyline with Classic Harbor Lines. Say "I do!" as the sun sets in the most perfect backdrop. These charming and unique yachts are perfect for smaller ceremonies holding up to 40 guests on the schooner and 135 guests on Northern Lights. Cruise around the Boston harbor and capture the gorgeous memories of your special day.

La Padrona Boston offers event spaces for your next celebration in Boston, Massachusetts.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

M.J. O'Connor's events are one-of-a-kind. The beautiful Park Room at the Park Plaza is ideal for large occasions, from rehearsal dinners to retirement send-offs, with seating for up to 150 people. The Fireplace Room may accommodate up to 30 people for private gatherings. M.J. O'Connor's favorites, like our award-winning clam chowder, are featured on banquet menus. Our dedicated planning staff is dedicated to ensuring that your event surpasses your expectations—we're here to assist you with everything from menu planning to music selection to building a unique cocktail and seating chart design. Tastings of scotch, bourbon, and craft beer are included in special event packages. The archetypal Boston pub, MJ O'Connor's Irish Pub specializes in warm, inviting service, wonderful comfort meals, a full bar, the ideal pint of Guinness, and local craft brews. The Boston Park Plaza Hotel is located in the Back Bay district. Locals frequent MJ's, a longtime Boston staple that offers a flavor of Ireland in the midst of America's most historic city. Visitors and locals alike gather at MJ O'Connor's in Boston's historic Back Bay to celebrate anniversaries and trade stories. Our always changing menu contains award-winning clam chowder, fish & chips, and pan seared salmon, as well as standard American fare like burgers and chicken tenders. Our menu includes creative salads, hearty sandwiches, delectable desserts, and a fun kids' menu. There are numerous gluten-free and vegetarian options to suit every taste. MJ O'Connor's bustling bar serves up unique cocktails, finely selected wines, and proper pints late into the night, with over a dozen beers on tap.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Empire provides a gorgeous setting, delectable cuisine, and dedicated service to ensure that your special night is one to remember. Empire is the ideal location for your next cocktail reception, business luncheon, private dinner, anniversary party, rehearsal dinner, or other special event. Empire is a 14,000-square-foot Asian restaurant and lounge operated by the award-winning Big Night Entertainment Group in Boston's Fan Pier neighborhood, just steps from the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Empire has a delectable meal, as well as a stylish interior and ethereal ambience that transports customers to another dimension. Empire can handle groups of all sizes for receptions and seated dinners, with a capacity of 650 guests and three 40-seat private dining rooms that open up to one huge private dining room. “People in the house hear me out....this place is the bomb, the shizz, and it's still popping even during covid. Their social distancing is on point but you hardly even notice, that's how enjoyable it is. This is hands down has and will always be the hottest spot in the bean. We came in on Friday to celebrate an anniversary. The food was so tasty and awesome but the service was even better and made all the difference. Nancy was super fun and so cool she made us felt like top priority but not overbearing. We never had to ask for a thing. She's a mind reader. The drinks are incredible. If you want to impress your party or that special one, come in here. Ask about Nancy. It's Monday and we're still talking about Empire. Highly recommend.” -Anna D.

Beautiful scenery in a historic setting In the glory of stunning Tiffany stained glass and in a building that has weathered the test of time, marry the love of your life. We recommend Arlington Street Church, where beauty and history combine to create the ideal location for your ceremony. Two options, one unforgettable day Arlington Street Church offers two magnificent location possibilities, ranging from majestic majesty to calm intimacy. Our main sanctuary has a basilica-style interior with 62-foot vaulted ceilings and sixteen Tiffany stained glass windows. (900 seats available) Our chapel provides an intimate and comfortable environment for smaller weddings without sacrificing elegance. (60 seats available) To take a 360-degree virtual tour of both rooms, click the link above. A Perfect Location Arlington Street Church, in the heart of Downtown Boston and the Back Bay, is the ideal venue for any Boston wedding. The gorgeous Public Garden, located directly across the street, is the ideal location for some garden photography. For a rehearsal dinner or celebration, there are a variety of hotels, restaurants, and historic buildings nearby. It is ideally located near many parking garages and is just steps away from the Arlington Green Line T Station for your guests. Music The acoustics in our sanctuary have been intended to enhance and emphasize live music performances. We also have a lovely and ancient Aeolian-Skinner organ, as well as our Artist-in-Residence organist, that can be leased for your wedding. Love is Love, period. Arlington Street Church is dedicated to social justice and the right of everyone to marry whom they want. We are committed to diversity and welcome all couples to join us in celebrating their wedding. We are a welcoming congregation that welcomes couples of any religious background (or none), gender identity, and orientation. We are delighted to be a part of your special day and to welcome you here.

• Spaces for 50 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

OAK Long Bar + Kitchen, recently rated "#1 Hotel Bar" by Boston Magazine, offers an outstanding food and beverage experience in one of the city's most iconic dining rooms. OAK is the ideal place to assemble your guests for your next special occasion, with great artisan cocktails, classic American wines, and seasonal food featuring local ingredients. From celebratory dinners to your company's next Christmas party, our varied facilities are great for all types of gatherings. The High Top Views "see and be seen" area, located in the middle of the restaurant and immediately in front of the bar, can accommodate up to 25 people for a standing reception or up to 10 guests for a seated dinner. Large non-buyout parties of up to 2 hours are available with a Food & Beverage minimum of $500 Monday through Wednesday and $1,000 Thursday through Sunday. The Red Room Lounge, located at OAK's hotel entrance, boasts a glass-walled wine vault, fireplace, and antique stained glass window. This area comfortably fits up to 25 guests for a standing event and is ideal for smaller celebrations and meet & greets. Large non-buyout parties of up to 2 hours are available with a Food & Beverage minimum of $2,000 Monday through Wednesday and $2,500 Thursday through Sunday. The St. James portion of our dining room is ideal for a formal dinner or cocktail celebration, with views of Copley Square and our open-hearth oven. At a single long table, the room may accommodate up to 14 seated guests. The room can hold up to 50 people for a standing reception. Large non-buyout parties of up to 2 hours are available with a Food & Beverage minimum of $1,500 Monday through Wednesday and $2,500 Thursday through Sunday.

• Spaces for 380 Guests

Cure Lounge Boston has a vibe unlike any other. The vibe at Cure Lounge features dim lighting and elements that were selected to transport guests to a warm summer night on the streets of Shanghai. Accommodating more than 380 guests in over 6500 square feet of space, Cure Lounge is perfect for corporate functions and events, holiday parties, birthdays, fundraisers, private parties, and launch events.

• Spaces for 10-150 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse, one of the greatest restaurants in Back Bay Boston, serves hand-cut steaks and fresh seafood. Our restaurant, which is located on Boylston Street near the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, is part of Prudential Center. You'll enjoy a typical steakhouse dining experience in an elevated ambiance with elegant architecture, sophisticated décor, and big private rooms. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse was established in 1981 with a daring goal in mind: to encapsulate the rich legacy of the classic American steakhouse. Our goal has remained the same since then. We continue this history, but with a modern, sleek twist, to provide you with an unrivaled dining experience every time you visit. Our outstanding chef-driven cuisine, comprehensive award-winning wine list, and exceptional service set us apart from any other steakhouse in the United States. On our menu, you'll find only the freshest, most delectable foods. Our sommeliers will help you navigate our comprehensive wine range. Our crew is dedicated to providing you with exceptional service in a magnificent, vibrant setting that is ideal for any event. Host your next gathering in one of our private or semi-private dining spaces to make it extra special. These rooms will enable your celebration reach its maximum potential, no matter what your needs are, with trendy decor, plenty of seats, and audio/visual capabilities. Our private and semi-private dining rooms are ideal for everything from birthday parties to board meetings. Our expert private dining organizers will design and customize your occasion to make it one to remember.