Top Middletown Venues

Bittersweet Property, located on a 29-acre farm that dates back to the 1920s, has an elegant country ambience and is the ideal location for your Special Day or private event. Our secluded site, which includes meadows and stone-lined fields, is perfect for outdoor ceremonies and stunning photographs. Bittersweet Farm has rustic venues available for your wedding, bridal shower, baby shower, anniversary party, graduation party, retirement celebration, birthday party, gala, fundraiser, class reunion, and more. Bittersweet Farm is located on 29 acres of farmland in historic Westport, Massachusetts, and offers a variety of photo options for weddings and events. The country atmosphere and scenic site, which dates back to the 1920s, make this a remarkable choice for an indoor or outdoor event. The rustic venue makes use of modern facilities like air conditioning in the summer and heating in the winter to provide guests with a comfortable experience in beautiful surroundings. When organizing a ceremony and reception at Bittersweet Farm, you have a variety of alternatives to select from.

• Spaces for 225 Guests

Potowomut Golf Club has been a fixture of Rhode Island golf since 1927, when a group of golfers built a private course on rolling terrain near Narragansett Bay, in the Potowomut section of Warwick. The 18-hole, par-71 course was designed by Walter Johnson, a disciple of architect Donald Ross, and has been carefully restored over the decades while staying true to its founding character: small, fast greens and a walking tradition that rewards strategy over length. While membership defines daily play at Potowomut, the club opens its course and clubhouse to non-members for weddings, corporate golf outings, and private celebrations. Golf outings get full course access with shotgun starts or tee times, practice facilities, and professional starter and ranger support, while receptions and dinners move into the clubhouse private dining room and patio, which overlooks the 18th green. Catering is handled in-house, with menus customized for each event and full bar service available, and every event is guided by a dedicated event coordinator from proposal through event day.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

Blu On The Water sits on Rhode Island's largest waterfront deck at 20 Water Street in East Greenwich, overlooking the boats and moorings of Greenwich Bay. The restaurant is built around a full raw bar and hand-crafted cocktails, with a menu that spans local seafood alongside non-seafood, vegan, and gluten-friendly options. Outdoors, the venue offers three separate outdoor bars along with glass fire pits and tornado torches for evening gatherings, plus a mix of indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the water. From Memorial Day through September, live entertainment runs seven days a week, giving the deck a lively, social atmosphere well suited to casual celebrations and larger get-togethers alike. Blu On The Water is also home to a 23-slip marina offering seasonal slips as well as complimentary transient dockage, so boaters can dock and dine directly at the restaurant. Complimentary valet parking is available on site, making the waterfront setting easy to reach by land or by water.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Kinney Bungalow at Sunset Farm is a historic venue built in 1899 by Francis S. Kinney, a prominent tobacco and real estate magnate. The Bungalow, inspired by East Indian architectural styles—a nod to Kinney’s early years as a sailor—was originally designed to host lavish parties, particularly after polo matches. Today, this timeless venue offers a perfect blend of history and elegance, making it an exceptional choice for your wedding day. Nestled on a 140-acre working farm, Kinney Bungalow sets a new standard for simple yet sophisticated celebrations. The eighteenth-century design features impressive 20-foot-high ceilings, original cypress wood panel walls, and expansive eight-foot by seven-foot windows that wrap around the second-floor grand hall, providing sweeping views of the farm and breathtaking sunsets. The venue's charm is further highlighted by its grand staircase, perfect for a memorable entrance, beautifully landscaped grounds, and the unique distinction of being located on the last working farm in Narragansett. Your wedding at Kinney Bungalow promises to be a lifelong memory in a truly one-of-a-kind setting.

WE SPECIALIZE IN CREATIVE AND CUSTOMIZED EXPERIENCES. Our facility can accommodate a wide range of events, including weddings, fundraising events, proms, golf outings, business meetings, baby showers, and other gatherings. We have completely re-designed our clubhouse, which is a modern interpretation of classic shingle style architecture with breathtaking views from every room. The clubhouse is the focal point of your Harbor Lights experience. Weddings and other social gatherings Corporate Events are a type of event that takes place in a business setting. Floor Plan of the Ballroom Hotels & Transportation Request Dates Photographic Gallery Our tastefully appointed and furnished Grand Ballroom, which has recently been renovated and expanded, provides a versatile space that can elegantly accommodate receptions, parties, and meetings of all sizes, from intimate gatherings to spectacular affairs with up to 250 guests. Our Grand Ballroom, which overlooks Warwick Neck and is available year-round, is available for events. The Ballroom is connected to the Back 9, which includes an outdoor terrace and bar. Front 9 is another option for smaller meetings and events, and it is also available. The Seaside Terrace, which overlooks the bay and offers a panoramic view, is available for wedding ceremonies.

• Spaces for 10-180 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 6 Hotels
• 6 Total Spaces

The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, occupies the historic Pontiac Mills complex in Warwick, Rhode Island - once home to the original Fruit of the Loom factory - along the banks of the Pawtuxet River. The property blends its industrial heritage with modern hospitality, pairing thoughtfully designed interiors with a boutique feel just a short drive from Providence and Newport. The hotel's event spaces total 8,730 square feet, including meeting rooms, a riverside lounge, and an outdoor deck and lawn overlooking the river, giving planners room to host anything from a small boardroom meeting to a riverfront wedding reception. A dedicated events team supports weddings, rehearsal dinners, conferences, and social gatherings from setup through catering, and couples can extend the celebration with riverfront honeymoon suites for out-of-town guests. On site, The Brook Kitchen + Bar serves seasonally inspired New England fare and a cocktail menu, while guests also have access to a fitness center, sauna, and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout their stay.

• Spaces for 55-300 Guests
• 2 Bars
• 2 Ballrooms
• 6 Total Spaces

Valley Country Club has been a family-run fixture in Warwick, Rhode Island since 1925, blending old-world elegance with modern comforts across its golf, dining, and event offerings. The newly remodeled clubhouse sits on an 18-hole private course, giving couples and hosts a backdrop of manicured greens and a Victorian stone bridge for cocktail hour and formal photographs alike. The club's event spaces range from the Ballroom, with its chandeliers, horseshoe bar, and oversized dance floor for larger celebrations, to the more intimate Victorian Room and Pub, with its Victorian stonework, three fireplaces, and pub-style bar. Outdoor options include the Patio, with Adirondack chairs and a stone fire pit, and the covered Deck overlooking the course. Together the spaces accommodate gatherings from about 20 to 300 guests, suiting everything from bridal showers and rehearsal dinners to full wedding receptions. There are no rigid packages at Valley Country Club — menus and décor are tailored to each host's vision, with cuisine prepared by Executive Chef Santino Saccomagno. The club's event staff works directly with clients on every detail, from seated dinners to cocktail-style receptions.

• Spaces for 800-2,000 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Landmark
• 1 space at this venue

Rhodes on the Pawtuxet is a historic event venue in the Pawtuxet Village section of Cranston, Rhode Island, tracing its roots to 1872, when Thomas H. Rhodes opened a small pavilion there for clambakes and canoe rentals along the Pawtuxet. The current building, designed by architect John O'Malley in the neoclassical revival style, opened in August 1915 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. Following a complete renovation in 2020, the venue's grand ballroom showcases more than 10,000 square feet of original hardwood floors beneath 21-foot ceilings, along with second-floor orchestra lofts and a three-tiered stage that once hosted bandleaders including Benny Goodman, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, and Tony Bennett. In the foyer, a mural of Narragansett Bay by artist Hezekiah Dyer hangs above the main bar beneath a restored coffered ceiling, and an 1880 sculpture of Terpsichore, muse of dance, remains on display. Wedding rentals include use of the foyer and ballroom along with a renovated bridal suite, groom's room, and the Canoe Lounge, a VIP space that nods to the property's early canoe-rental days. Rhodes on the Pawtuxet works exclusively with Ralph's Catering and offers 540 complimentary off-street parking spaces, hosting weddings, galas, fundraisers, and public events of up to 2,000 guests.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Built in 1905 for wealthy businessman Samuel Priest, Edgewood Manor Inn is an 18-room Greek Revival mansion in Providence, Rhode Island, acquired in 1994 and restored to its original grandeur. Five ornate fireplaces and leaded, stained-glass windows remain throughout the property, and guestrooms and suites are decorated in Victorian and Empire style, several with gas or wood-burning fireplaces and jacuzzi tubs. The mansion serves as a backdrop for Rhode Island weddings and receptions, as well as anniversary parties, engagement parties, baby showers, and christenings. Couples can reserve the entire first floor for the ceremony, reception, or bridal party preparations, with capacity for up to 75 guests in winter and 150 in summer across the mansion's indoor rooms and outdoor grounds. Two dining rooms and a patio provide additional space for dining, and wedding parties receive a complimentary basket of cheese and crackers with an ice bucket and glasses. Edgewood Manor sits 2.5 miles from downtown Providence and 3.5 miles from T.F. Green State Airport, making it a convenient home base for out-of-town guests attending an event there.

• Spaces for 150-225 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Waterfront

Squantum Association is a private dining club and public event space set on ten acres of historic grounds along Narragansett Bay in Riverside, Rhode Island. Chartered in 1872, the club has hosted presidents and dignitaries over the decades and was featured on the BBC Network's Great American Railroad Journeys. The property's two signature buildings anchor its event spaces. The Clubhouse, built in 1899 and 1900, sits high on the rocks of Squantum Point with the feel of a Newport-style mansion; it houses the Culture Room bar, a working fireplace, a glass-enclosed sunroom, and a second-floor deck overlooking the bay. The Bakehouse, established in 1889, is the association's main event space, accommodating up to 150 guests for a seated dinner and up to 225 for a cocktail reception, with WiFi, surround sound, and a projector and screen built in. Squantum hosts weddings, corporate gatherings, and social events, along with traditional New England clambakes steamed over hot coals and seaweed. Wedding couples book only one event per day and receive complimentary use of The Cottage and the second-floor wedding suite as part of an all-inclusive package.

The Waypoint Event Center, which is housed in a rebuilt whaling-era structure, is the right combination of old and contemporary. The exposed stone and woodwork, which dates back to the 1830s, provide the venue a unique historic appeal that cannot be found in any other venue on the South Coast. The Waypoint Event Center, with its sympathetic staff and adaptable venues, is the most distinctive venue on the Southcoast for weddings, corporate parties, seminars, tradeshows, meetings, and group training. Our in-house catering specialists will collaborate with you at every stage of the planning process to ensure that your event runs well. Lafrance Hospitality Company, with over 60 years of expertise in the hospitality industry, would like to extend an invitation to you to hold your next event at the Waypoint Event Center. Your attendees will be immersed in the rich heritage of New Bedford's working waterfront thanks to the meeting room's 3,000 square feet of adaptable space. Our SeaLoft has cathedral ceilings and exposed stone walls, as well as an executive suite with a view of the ocean. For smaller gatherings, the Vineyard Room may be separated into two sections: East Chop and West Chop, which can be used for breakout sessions. Additionally, we provide the Cuttyhunk and Seaview Boardrooms, which are ideal for strategic planning discussions.

Merrill's on the Waterfront is a one-of-a-kind harbor-front restaurant that affords each of its patrons a front-row seat to the most valuable fishing port in the country. Fresh, locally sourced seafood is a mainstay of Merrill's dining and banquet menus, and it perfectly complements the open harbor setting. Merrill's on the Waterfront was established in 2019 to commemorate the history of Captain Edward Merrill, who developed the original wharf in the space where Merrill's is now located, which is now known as Homer's Wharf. Merrill's on the Waterfront is located in the heart of downtown Halifax. Ship Captain, Inventory Keeper, Developer, and Artist, Captain Edward Merrill was a major player in the whaling and fishing industries of New Bedford in the 1800s. He was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and raised there. You can learn more about him by reading the section below. Merrill's on the Waterfront, in addition to being a restaurant, also serves as an event venue, and can accommodate a wide range of events due to its unique waterfront location.

Welcome to Your Wedding Reception We understand that planning a wedding is an exciting and memorable experience, and that selecting a venue for your wedding events is an important step in the process. Using a combination of our scenic setting, striking event space, and exceptional cuisine, The Preserve can assist you in creating the ideal setting for your ceremony and reception. Located in a picturesque woodland setting with a wide range of activities and accommodations, our property is the ideal setting for the most important day of your life. The Ultimate Meeting and Conference Experience You will not find a better setting for your corporate event anywhere else in the world than the Preserve, which offers a unique combination of adventure, serenity, and privacy, all nestled within 3,500 acres of unspoiled wilderness. Businesses are welcome to join us at the Preserve for a variety of activities that take place throughout our breathtaking property. While the Preserve is an inspiring environment for board meetings and planning sessions as well as for corporate retreats, incentive trips, and other events, the facility also provides opportunities for custom-designed team building and group education experiences, among other things. Our world-class staff will create a one-of-a-kind experience that will impress, relax, and inspire each and every member of your company's staff. Our Signature Residences and Town Homes, as well as individual Tiny Homes, Glamping Tents, and the all-suite options at Hilltop Lodge, offer a variety of different types of accommodations. Dining area with circular tables and a bar is provided.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Mansion

Woodbine Cottage is a historic 5,000-square-foot Victorian mansion in the heart of downtown Newport, Rhode Island. Built in 1873, it was originally the private residence of George Champlin Mason, Newport's first resident architect, who trained in Switzerland, France, and Germany before going on to design roughly 150 Gilded Age mansions throughout the city. The 23-room house has been restored and retains its period character, with each guest room individually appointed to reflect the home's history. Today the cottage hosts corporate gatherings, wedding parties, birthday and bachelor or bachelorette celebrations, reunions, and holiday parties for groups up to 150 people. Standard accommodations comfortably house 12 to 20 guests, with tables and chairs on hand for up to 20. For weddings, Woodbine Cottage offers wedding planning and event planning services and is within walking distance of several other Newport venues, including the Chanler at Cliff Walk, the International Tennis Hall of Fame, and the Newport Art Museum. The property is smoke-free and includes Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a fireplace, full kitchen access, private bathrooms, and free off-street parking, along with concierge touches like beach chairs, coolers, and afternoon tea service.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

• Spaces for 60-85 Guests

Nestled within the heart of Historic Newport, overlooking the picturesque Washington Square, lies Provence sur Mer—an exquisite venue steeped in the charm of yesteryears. Housed within a mid-1800s building, surrounded by Newport's iconic landmarks and adjacent to the renowned Jane Pickens Theater, it offers a timeless setting for your event. Passing through the gates reminiscent of Provence, France, guests are welcomed into a tranquil garden and patio area, where the allure of Newport's history unfolds around them. Adorned with seasonal floral arrangements, a rustic stone fire pit, a well-appointed bar, and ample seating, the outdoor space provides a captivating backdrop for gatherings, weather permitting. Entering through the original granite steps, flanked by majestic historical columns, guests are ushered into a venue that seamlessly marries Newport's heritage with French-inspired elegance. Inside, the ambiance is enhanced by a host of amenities, including a Baby Grand Piano—perfect for live performances or curated playlists—an antique mirror-adorned bar, historic windows that bathe the space in natural light, upscale lighting fixtures, tastefully appointed restrooms, a cozy gas fireplace, and a built-in TV with Sonus sound system and managed WIFI. For added convenience, the venue offers private and hassle-free access to both the event space and kitchen for your chosen caterer from their curated list of options. Whether it's a wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, corporate meeting, family gathering, or any other special occasion, Provence sur Mer caters to diverse needs. The indoor space exudes an intimate charm, accommodating up to 60 guests for seated dinners or 85 for cocktail receptions. Meanwhile, the outdoor area can host over 70 guests, offering an enchanting al fresco experience, complemented by the option to indulge in private concerts and cocktail receptions for over 60 guests, complete with a Yamaha acoustic piano. Conveniently located amidst ample parking options, Provence sur Mer promises not just an event, but an unforgettable journey through Newport's rich tapestry of history and elegance.