Top Gloucester Venues

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

We welcome you to consider The Oceanaire whether you are planning a huge dinner party or a smaller gathering for a particular occasion. With our delicious food and superior service, we specialize in making all of your occasions — business lunches and dinners, company functions, special celebrations, holiday parties, and more — unique and unforgettable. The Oceanaire is the ideal location for any form of private gathering. For further information, contact our dedicated sales and events team. The Oceanaire Seafood Room opened in 1998 with a single goal in mind: to give customers the Ultra-Fresh Seafood ExperienceTM. Our chef-driven menu showcases seasonal and sustainable seafood flown in fresh daily, proving that seafood can be genuinely excellent. Our love for top-of-the-line fish, superb wines, and exceptional service is woven into all we do. WINE SPECTATOR'S Award of Excellence, TRIPADVISOR'S Certificate of Excellence Award for Superior Service, and OPENTABLE'S Special Occasion Restaurant are just a few of our awards. It's never been easier or more tasty to plan your next event! For all of your event catering needs, the Oceanaire now provides online purchasing! It only takes a few clicks to place an order. Build your order, pay, and let us handle the rest - your favorite eating alternatives will be delivered right to your door, or wherever you specify. “We had our office Christmas Party here last night and everything was top notch! Our party date had to literally change overnight due to the shutdown in the city. [The general manager] worked with us to make it happen and provided a professional and fun event! The food was extraordinary and service was excellent. We will definitely be back! Thank you for working with us to make sure our party was able to happen.” -Judy M.

• Spaces for 120-150 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Colin and Heather Lynch, together with partner Jefferson Macklin, open Bar Mezzana, their first restaurant, in Boston's South End district. The team's energetic journey brings the simplicity and elegance of coastal Italian cooking to a modern, colorful environment at 360 Harrison Avenue, after more than 30 years of operating Barbara Lynch's internationally acclaimed restaurants. Genuine, warm service and hospitality are underlined by Aperol spritzes, an award-winning Crudo cuisine, and a career immersed in pasta creation. Bar Mezzana's wine program, led by Heather Lynch and Beverage Director Ryan Lotz, has a carefully chosen range of varietals to complement Chef Lynch's cuisine, including both well-known bottles and lesser-known (but equally excellent) finds. The cocktail menu has a similar chemistry with the meals. The list contains the perfect Negroni, the perfect Spritz, a handful of seasonal drinks, and a selection of Amari, all of which are heavily influenced by the seasons and traditional Italian cocktails. Colin is a native New Englander who grew up in Newburyport, Massachusetts and attended the Culinary Institute of America for his Bachelor's Degree in Professional Studies before settling in Boston. He had an internship at Chef Barbara Lynch's flagship restaurant No. 9 Park while at the CIA and returned to work with Barbara after graduation. Chef Barbara Lynch got the James Beard Award for "Best Chef Northeast" in 2003 while he was on the team. After that, starting in 2004, Colin was appointed to Chef de Cuisine at No. 9 Park. Colin assisted Chef Barbara Lynch in developing menus and staff when she expanded to the South End with B&G Oysters and The Butcher Shop. Colin's efforts during the opening of Menton resulted in the restaurant receiving Boston's first Relais & Chateaux designation, being nominated for "Best New Restaurant" by the James Beard Foundation in 2011, being named one of the best new restaurants in the country by Esquire, and receiving The Boston Globe's first four-star review from food editor Devra First. Colin and his wife Heather Lynch, as well as former Gruppo colleague Jefferson Macklin, started their own restaurant in June 2016. The creative crudo, handmade pastas, and welcoming hospitality at Bar Mezzana in Boston's South End have won rave reviews from local press and guests.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The Union Oyster House, near Faneuil Hall on the Freedom Trail, holds the distinction of being America's oldest eatery. This Boston institution, housed in a pre-Revolutionary War building, began serving food in 1826 and has remained in the same location ever since, with the stalls and oyster bar, where Daniel Webster was a regular client, in their original locations. Cocktail parties, buffets, and banquets can all be held in one of our private function spaces. Our Private Function Rooms and Private Dining Rooms are available for your next event, banquet, meeting, or party. We can accommodate parties between 20 and 100 persons. It is our goal to make your next gathering a memorable and pleasurable occasion. Our knowledgeable staff is always ready to assist you in arranging your next event. If you have a group of 20 or more persons, please contact our Dining Room Manager at (617) 227-2750. Although Union Street was laid out in 1636, two years after the Boston Common, there are no municipal documents indicating when the Oyster House was built. All that is known is that the structure has stood on Union Street for almost 250 years as a notable neighborhood landmark. The building hosted importer Hopestill Capen's fancy garment goods shop, "At the Sign of the Cornfields," in 1742, before becoming a seafood house. The Boston shoreline had come up to the back door of the dry goods store at this time, making it easy for ships to deliver their cloth and products from Europe. The Union Oyster House has only had three owners since 1826. Mr. Joseph A. Milano, Jr., and Ms. Mary Ann Milano Picardi have been carrying on renowned dining and service traditions since 1970.

Boston has its own culinary tradition, and its cuisine and flavor are distinctly New England. The InterContinental's three eating and gathering venues each offer something unique. Miel reinvents organic French classics. RumBa creates signature beverages in a stylish setting. The greatest vodkas from around the world are sourced by VodkaBa. And they'll all make you desire more. Miel Brasserie, a rustic European-style restaurant that won the Diner's Choice Award in 2020, serves American Breakfast staples like buttermilk pancakes, smoked salmon, and fresh brunch cocktails. Breakfast is served every day, and dinner is served on Friday and Saturday. Are you looking for the ideal Boston wedding venue? Think about the InterContinental. Set on the city's historic waterfront, on the same channel as the Boston Tea Party. We give you complete control over the planning process; our team of experts will collaborate with you to ensure that every aspect is executed flawlessly. We'll make sure everything meets your standards, from superb dining to guest accommodations. It's just a matter of saying "I do." Our Wedding Organizing Guide for 2022 is jam-packed with everything you'll need to start planning your dream wedding at InterContinental Boston. This new printable brochure covers everything from our gorgeous venues to available dates, unmatched meals to exquisite accommodations. We've also placed a few films of some of our favorite real-life weddings within, because seeing is believing. The mini wedding is a brand-new method to be married in Boston. Our all-inclusive "Intimate I Do's" package, designed for the most intimate celebrations, includes a ceremony in an exquisite light-filled space with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Boston waterfront, followed by a seated four-course dinner with tableside wine service, three-hour cocktail service, coffee and tea service. What is our gift to you? A wedding night stay in a Junior Suite, professional wedding coordination services, and stunning waterfront settings for your bridal pictures

• Spaces for 16-350 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor
• 4 Total Spaces

Smith & Wollensky Boston - Atlantic Wharf is situated near the historic Boston Harbor with breathtaking waterfront views. This location offers newly renovated and expanded private event spaces with a modern and upscale setting perfect for all events. Partial as well as full buyouts of the restaurant are available.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Lolita is accessible for a wide range of occasions. We can accommodate 30-person sit-down dinners, cocktail parties, or a full buyout for over 300 people. In the lively Fort Point area, Lolita Fort Point is located on the water. It's the ideal place for personalized group meals or a private cocktail party, with numerous semi-private alternatives and a private lounge. A full buyout for over 300 guests is available if ultimate exclusivity is required. Our menus feature a contemporary perspective on Mexican cuisine as well as a more refined dining experience. All event areas are semi-private, and a full buyout is available if total exclusivity is necessary. Lolita is a Boston-only venue with a seductive charm perfect for your next corporate event, celebration, or launch party. The Iron Room is a semi-private part of the dining room located a few steps up and away. Colorful paintings and old wrought iron adorn the room, which is ideal for a family-style supper for up to 30 people. The Skull Room is a unique area with a huge dinner table for up to 16 guests and a skull ceiling. This space is ideal for a celebratory lunch or dinner, as it is surrounded by hand painted murals and is near to the high-energy bar area. The Lounge has a private bar and windows overlooking the waterway. The relaxing environment created by the comfortable couches and armchairs is ideal for networking events and cocktail parties. This location only serves passing appetizers, stationary options, and beverages.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Boat

We combine an exciting venue with delectable dining and incredible entertainment to create an unforgettable experience on Boston Harbor with our all-inclusive events. Allow our in-house experts to assist you at every stage of the process to create a one-of-a-kind event tailored specifically to you and your group. On the water, you can say "I do." With fully customizable ceremony and reception spaces, your nuptials and vows will take place against a backdrop that is worthy of the occasion. Allow our professional wedding planners to handle the details so that you can relax and enjoy your special day. Are you planning a celebration with your closest friends and family? We've got the perfect space for you here at our facility! Whether it's a milestone birthday or anniversary, our attentive onboard staff is on hand to ensure that your day is a smooth sailing experience for you. Bring yourself away from your desk and onto the ship! The ideal setting for a team–building event, a corporate happy hour, or anything in between, your team will have the opportunity to come together and celebrate, collaborate, and learn. Celebrate with your friends or a special someone. With breathtaking views of Boston Harbor, you won't find a better dinner experience anywhere else on the planet. An elegant vessel designed to showcase the city's iconic skyline will be your setting for a three-course plated lunch or dinner. Boston is brought to you tableside, complete with inventive plated dishes, refreshing cocktails, and live entertainment.

• 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 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.

The third location of Scorpion Bar removes guests from the hustle and bustle of Boston's innovation area to another realm, with wrought-iron windows and gothic-style chandeliers. Scorpion Bar is a seamless transition from relaxed daytime dining to an explosive nightlife experience that satisfies all of your senses. The area is decorated with vivid red accents and exposed wood. While today's top tunes and timeless music fill the air, floor to ceiling windows open to the serenity of the Boston Seaport. Scorpion Bar is the ideal spot for lunch, dinner, celebrations, special events, and game-day excitement in Boston's hottest new neighborhood. Scorpion Bar Boston has a stunning setting, delectable cuisine, and a friendly staff to make your special night unforgettable. We can accommodate your next cocktail reception, corporate luncheon, private dinner, anniversary party, rehearsal dinner, or other special event. “Had a great surprise party for my friends 30th. We got a section of the restaurant all to ourselves. Great customer service especially for accommodating 20 of us without making a minimum purchase or room fee for our group on a Tuesday night.” -Jocelyn O. “I have visited Scorpion Bar both as a dinner patron and as a VIP patron on a few occasions recently. I have to give my strong support for the atmosphere we have experienced, particularly with Alizandria providing us with VIP bottle service. She is professional, attentive, fun and very welcoming every time we come in. She has absolutely become our "go to" to ensure myself and my group have the best experience possible. Keep up the great work. See you again soon Ali!” -Corey S.

• 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 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.

Organizing a gathering? Consider having it at Boston's Trade on Atlantic Avenue. Our distinctive setting gently transports you to the Mediterranean with ease and pleasure, and trade has been fully redesigned. Trade is the location to organize your events in Boston, MA, with a new refurbishment, a new concept, and a space ready for anything. Not only will guests be transported to the Mediterranean with ease and luxury, but they will also enjoy exquisite meals and creative beverages. Please complete the form below and we will contact you as soon as possible. We had a very basic and effective approach when Trade first opened its doors in 2011 — fantastic atmosphere, great service, and great food. Trade provides a refreshing break from ordinary living. Trade is where experiences flow, inspired by the deepest ideals of Greek and Mediterranean ways of life, discussion, plate sharing, and relationship-building. We've had a very basic and effective strategy since opening our doors in 2011: excellent atmosphere, amazing service, and great food. We have deep origins in Greece and the Mediterranean, and we revere its cuisine and culture. The interchange of hospitality, food, ideas, and memories is at the heart of trade. To learn more, click the link below! Chef Jody Adams says that working with people, working with food, and developing a community are her top objectives, and she lives up to them every day. Jody's values and passions have guided her long career in the kitchen, her charity work, and her involvement in local and international communities. Jody earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology from Brown University, but a serendipitous meeting with Julia Child and Sara Moulton led her to Lydia Shire at Seasons, where she worked for four years on the line and then three years as sous chef for Gordon Hamersley at Hamersley's Bistro. Her second job was as an executive chef at Michela's, where she worked under Michela Larson. These experiences prepared her for the opening of Rialto, which she ran for 22 years before shutting in 2016.

We make it all about you at Carrie Nation. Our venue is ideal for both large and small groups, and we provide fully customizable event planning to ensure that everything runs well. When you're throwing a party, you want everything to go perfectly, and the stress of preparing and hosting can make it difficult to enjoy the event you worked so hard to throw. Leave the worrying to us and see how simple it is to relax and enjoy the party while our specialists are in charge. Carrie Nation has a long history of designing and throwing parties, and our track record speaks for itself. See what we can do to assist you with your upcoming big event. Ragtime and jazz pipe through the speakers into three classy yet comfortable dining places as diverse in décor as they are in their titles, which are located on Beacon Hill, just a stone's throw from the State House. Learn about Carrie Nation's outlandish efforts to rid America of alcohol while smugly indulging in a variety of era-inspired cocktails. You can choose from a wide range of meal options at Carrie Nation Restaurant and Cocktail Club, all of which are designed to suit the environment and a precisely poured cocktail. Even if the main eating areas are attractive and appealing, sneak through the bar to a passage immediately beyond it, make your way to the red velvet curtain, and prepare to be plundered. You'll need a twenty spot, a secret handshake, or a password to get into Boston's Original Speakeasy. The Speakeasy, an attractive, windowless lounge with soft leather seats, dark polished wood, billiards, and a full bar, is a comfortable and sassy setting for residents and tourists alike, deserving of its famous hatchet wielding notice.

• 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:

The Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) combines modern elegance with unparalleled versatility across its 2.1 million square feet of space. The stunning, glass-lined design offers an impressive backdrop, including the 40,020-square-foot Grand Ballroom with sweeping views of the Boston Seaport. With 516,000 square feet of column-free exhibit space and 82 adaptable meeting rooms, the BCEC provides the flexibility and functionality to bring your event vision to life.

• Spaces for 150-200 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 2 Landmarks

Our unique location, which includes a theater, gallery, and restaurant, is ideal for weddings, private parties, corporate, and non-profit events. The Multicultural Arts Complex is a visual and performing arts center ideally located near I93, the MBTA Lechmere Green Line Station, the Kendall Square Red Line Station, and the Galleria Mall in East Cambridge. The structure, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, was conceived in 1814 by renowned architect Charles Bulfinch, erected in 1889, and refurbished in 1985 as a performing arts center by architect Graham Gund. Our theater can accommodate 150 people for a seated meal with room for a small dance floor area, or 200 people for a standing reception, depending on your needs and general set-up. Our Gallery has seating for 40-50 people. Only our venue is included in our rental packages. Please visit Additional Rental Items for chair and table rentals. We do not provide linens, dishware, cocktail tables, decorations, or flowers, thus these items must be arranged through an outside vendor. We promote diversity through the events we provide in the visual and performing arts. We make our space available to artists and groups who might not otherwise have access to a professionally equipped and accessible facility or the cultural mainstream because we are a multi-use art center. "Very affordable, super elegant without being over the top, beautiful building and grounds, really friendly and accommodating staff...we couldn't have been happier with the place we picked for our big day, it was perfect!" - C.K.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Located in Kendall Square, the Glass House is a restaurant, bar, and modern day "meeting house" that is inspired by the history and current identity of the neighborhood. East Cambridge, Massachusetts, was once the epicenter of the nation's glass-making industry and the site of the largest glass factory in the United States. It attracted the most accomplished artisans from around the world, and its glass houses produced patents for the most cutting-edge glassworks of the day, according to the Massachusetts Historical Society. Kendall Square is still a hotbed of innovation today, and it has evolved from its industrious beginnings to become one of the world's leading science and technology hubs. Located in the heart of the Glass District, the Glass House is a reflection of the neighborhood's glass-making history, the glass architecture that houses this community of talented individuals, and the neighborhood's current emphasis on science, discovery, and exploration. Glass House, located in Kendall Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, offers beautiful design in a casual, comfortable setting. The restaurant was named one of the world's six "Eye Catching Restaurants" by Interior Design in 2017, and it received the Hospitality Design Award from the Boston Society of Architects in 2018. The restaurant has also been recognized as one of the world's six "Eye Catching Restaurants" by Interior Design in 2017. An extensive local craft beer and drink menu is available, as is a New England raw bar, contemporary food and drink inspired by American and international cuisine, and a contemporary raw bar. From 10-210 guests, our space can accommodate corporate and social meetings and events of all kinds. We have two private dining rooms that can accommodate up to 80 and 25 people, respectively.

• Spaces for 47 Guests

Massachusetts Bay Lines provides people a once in the lifetime opportunity to host your unique wedding day aboard The Pirate Ship Formidable! This captivating interactive experience is enhanced by the pirate crew’s entertaining and informative manner. A beautiful pirate ship wedding featuring panoramic water and city views, multiple decks, and incredible photo opportunities!