Top Gloucester Venues

Hilton Boston Downtown offers event spaces for your next celebration in Boston, Massachusetts.

• Spaces for 380 Guests

The Tuscan Wine Cellar Private dining for smaller groups is possible in our Tuscan Wine Shed, which is located on the grounds of the hotel. Featuring a vintage mantelpiece, rustic wood beams, and warm lighting, this room evokes the atmosphere of a wine tasting room at an Italian vineyard. Featuring a flat-screen television and enough space for seated dinners for 15-20 guests and cocktail parties for approximately 25 people, this intimate space is perfect for any occasion. The Main Dining Room is located on the first floor of the building. The Main Dining Room at Novara is a beautiful space that is ideal for social gatherings, cocktail parties, and large sit-down dinners. With 23-foot ceilings and clerestory windows for plenty of natural light, our 5,500-square-foot venue also features a 50-seat island bar topped with imported Italian Carrara marble, A/V capability on our large scale flat screen display and an outdoor patio area, coat check, and private parking. We can accommodate approximately 160 guests for a seated dinner and up to 250 guests for a cocktail-style event in our Main Dining Room. The Carrara Bar & Patio is located on the first floor of the Carrara Hotel. This semi-private space at Novara is ideal for social gatherings and cocktail parties of all kinds. Located along the length of our beautiful carrara marble bar, guests can mingle and take in the vibrant atmosphere of the restaurant from an expansive reserved area that runs the length of the bar. With limited seating, the Carrara Bar can accommodate 75 people for a cocktail-style event. A wall of retractable glass doors running along the bar can be opened in the warmer months to create a connected patio space for larger events (weather permitting).

Abby Park unique restaurant specializes in modern American cuisine featuring the best in fresh ingredients and local seafood. As the first restaurant in Milton, MA with a full bar since 1800s, Abby Park is the perfect location for special events.

• Spaces for 1,000-1,200 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston North Shore is a full-service hotel and event venue in Danvers, Massachusetts, offering 25 versatile meeting and event spaces. The property's flagship room is the Grand Ballroom — a 10,000-square-foot space with a built-in dance floor that accommodates weddings and receptions for up to 1,000 guests, making it the largest wedding venue on Boston's North Shore. Smaller rooms, including the intimate Oak Boardroom, extend the venue's range to accommodate groups of every size. All event spaces include modern A/V technology, WiFi, and catering services. A dedicated Weddings Manager and Wedding Room Block Manager work with couples through ceremony and reception planning, with a full selection of packages available. The hotel's 363 guest rooms offer on-site accommodations for multi-day celebrations.

• Spaces for 100-300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Country Clubs
• 1 Meeting Space

Ferncroft Country Club occupies 287 acres of gently rolling land in Middleton, Massachusetts, 16 miles north of downtown Boston. Founded in 1969 around an 18-hole championship course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., the club opens its clubhouse to non-members for private celebrations, offering four configurable event spaces complemented by in-house culinary service. The Jones Room accommodates up to 100 guests in a naturally lit space with wall-to-wall windows, an oak fireplace, and a large attached outdoor deck overlooking the course — well suited to seated dinners, cocktail receptions, and corporate meetings alike. The Robert Scott Room is the club's main ballroom, handling up to 300 guests for a reception and available as one expansive hall or divided into two smaller rooms for more intimate gatherings. Both spaces include built-in speaker systems, wireless microphones, and display screens. The club hosts only one wedding per evening, with a dedicated on-site events coordinator overseeing each event from planning through the final course.

• Spaces for 120-150 Guests
• 1 Historic Space

The Phoenix Room occupies the entire third floor of a historic building in the heart of downtown Newburyport, Massachusetts. Recently restored to its Federal-era character, the space features a magnificent brass chandelier, original working fireplaces, hardwood floors, and thirteen six-foot-high windows that frame exceptional views of the surrounding historic district. A high arched ceiling and an abundance of natural light complete the setting. Suited to weddings, private parties, and corporate events, The Phoenix Room accommodates up to 120 guests for a plated dinner, 110 for a buffet, and 140 for a cocktail celebration. Catering is provided by Harborside Catering, the full-service team behind Michael's Harborside restaurant in Newburyport.

Enjoy a friendly ambience as you choose from fusions of American and Brazilian-style fare combined with innovative beverage creations at Mission Oak Grill. Located in the heart of Newburyport's downtown district. With appealing dark wood and intimate lighting, Mission Oak maintains faithful to its historic heritage while serving current, innovative meals. Authentic Churrasco, trendy crowd-favorite Tuna Tartare, or satisfying Mac 'N Cheese Au Gratin are all on the menu. This is the ideal location for a classic, timeless New England event. When you walk into the old Steeple Hall, you're immediately taken in by the cathedral ceilings' majesty, enamored by the stained glass embellishments, and romanticized by the space's simple elegance. Our committed staff will ensure that you and your guests have an evening to remember as the only venue in Newburyport with the capacity to comfortably welcome 180 guests. Make sure your guests remember something more than the outfit! Traditional cuisine are presented in a fresh light at Mission Oak Grill. Every marriage and relationship is different, and your wedding, corporate event, or social gathering should be no different. Wow them with intriguing appetizer combinations, perfectly cooked steaks, and creative vegetarian dishes, all served with a touch of class to complement your special day. Steeple Hall at Mission Oak Grill offers a completely private and versatile floorplan, allowing you to confidently and successfully hold your next Corporate Event. All that's left to do now is plan your menu, thanks to complimentary wi-fi and new audio-visual technology.

• Spaces for 120 Guests

Toscana's Ristorante & Café has been refurbished under new ownership since June 2009. The current owners have instilled a wonderful attention to detail in the restaurant, as well as an authentic, Italian flavor that is authentically inspired by the Tuscan area of Italy. Toscana's cuisine specializes on fresh seafood, homemade sauces, and pasta, and you can rest assured that everything is not only served fresh, but also crafted to order. As a family-owned and operated restaurant, Toscana's tries to make your dining experience one to remember, one that you will be happy to share with your friends and family. Toscana's, which has a long tradition of hosting Italian feasts, has enlarged its capacity to accommodate over 225 people. Toscana's is now able to host practically any size function, thanks to improvements done in January 2012. Baby showers, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, mercy meals, bereavement, birthday parties, family reunions, business celebrations, meetings, fund raisers, holiday parties, and much more are just a few of our specialties. We have a versatile room that can accommodate anything from 20 to 120 people. Our excellent kitchen, as well as our attractively designed and versatile area, set Toscana's apart from other function venues. Having a full-service restaurant in addition to our event space allows us to cook from scratch every time, using only the finest ingredients. The proprietors' family of high-end restaurateurs from southern Italy acquired all of our menu items and cooking expertise. We host great chefs from Italy every year to uncover trendy new European ideas, always aiming to improve our clients' experience. A stunning private bar built entirely of natural stone with granite counter tops can be found in our event room. With no bartender or room fees, Toscana's will provide you and your guests with a fantastic experience at an unbeatable price that you won't find anyplace else on the North Shore.