Top Portsmouth Venues

In 1653, Walter Palmer, who lived in the Massachusetts Bay Colony after arriving from England in 1629, established a farm on some 230 acres of his land holdings surrounding Wequetequock Cove. Portions of Palmer’s original tract, including what is now Saltwater Farm Vineyard, continued to be used as farmland into the early decades of the 20th century, known then as the West Farm and owned by Herbert West, who was raised in North Stonington. In the late 1930s, William J. Foster opened a small community airport on the property. Foster built a hangar there, designed by John W. Lincoln, an architect and engineer living in Stonington and a man credited with sharing in the creation of the modern Quonset Hut. Foster Field, also known as Westone Airport, functioned as an airport for several years before the U.S. entry into World War II, when the government closed such airports for public use. In 1945, as the war was ending, Foster leased the property to Henry R. Palmer Jr. of Stonington, who offered commercial air service and flight training there. Palmer opened Aero-Marine Service at Foster Flying Field in February 1946. Palmer’s venture lasted only a couple of years and the hangar was used variously, and haphazardly, through the subsequent decades as warehouse, restaurant, light manufacturing facility and home to squatters.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

In the heart of Newport, RI, Ocean House is a historic luxury hotel that has been meticulously restored in order to pay homage to its illustrious past while also providing exceptional personal experiences for guests, members, and residents. Ocean House, which is open all year and provides uncompromising service, a prime beachfront location, and world-class amenities, pays homage to New England's golden age of hospitality with timeless elegance and a newfound sense of civility. Ocean House provides the ideal setting for your perfect day, whether it's for your walk down the aisle or your post-wedding-day brunch after the ceremony. We are committed to ensuring that those who choose to celebrate their love on our grounds have long-lasting memories, and this commitment has earned us the distinction of being one of New England's premier luxury wedding venues. Whether you're looking for beautiful rooms and event spaces with stunning waterfront views or delectable cuisine, our team will meet your every requirement. We are the Ocean House, and your wedding day will be a testament to your love, brought to life by our stunning panoramic ocean views, the quaint seaside setting of the Rhode Island wedding venue, and the refined Victorian-inspired property and plush interiors of the hotel. It takes more than a walk down the aisle and the exchange of vows to have a wedding at the Ocean House. When it comes to luxury wedding destinations, the Ocean House is unrivaled. You can make your wedding a weekend-long event that will last in the minds of you and your guests for years to come. Visit our wedding website listed below to get started on your wedding planning right away. Please see the document below for more information if you are an engaged couple looking to have photos taken on the property.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

• Spaces for 225 Guests
• 1 Country Club

Brookmeadow Country Club has been a favorite gathering spot and an authentic symbol of family and tradition since 1966, providing unforgettable, stress-free moments. Brookmeadow is a great setting for any special occasion, whether it's modest or big, because it's conveniently located just 35 minutes from both Boston and Providence. Our Ballroom has dark mahogany floors, high cathedral ceilings, and french doors that let in plenty of natural light. Guests will be able to stroll out onto a private veranda with amazing views of our spacious golf course. This classic neutral palette will allow any attendee to give their event their own personal touch. Brookmeadow Country Club has established itself as a prominent special events venue on the South Shore. Brookmeadow Country Club offers professional services and amenities for everything from corporate retreats to bridal and baby showers. Your guests will be impressed and delighted by our freshly refurbished ballroom, audio-visual and lighting capabilities, and personalized meals. Our professional event staff will work with you every step of the way to make planning and personalizing your unique occasion as easy as possible. At this lovely New England venue, you can have the romantic encounter you've always imagined. In our beautifully manicured Fairway Garden, say "I do." It's tucked away behind the first tee and makes for an ideal secluded setting for your ceremony. Our 18-hole golf course offers a plethora of photo options for family and friends. Take romantic couple photographs beside our private pond or along our beachgrass pathway. Our Wedding Package provides a plethora of options for personalizing your wedding day while staying within your budget. Our crew is here to help you in every way possible and will ensure that every detail of your special day is taken care of.

Mirbeau's one-of-a-kind and adaptable event spaces provide a setting for every type of gathering, whether formal or informal. Banquet and catering meals are made in our award-winning restaurant's main kitchen and personalized to your specifications by our Executive Chef to fit your specific requirements. Mirbeau is the perfect location for your next social occasion! From birthday parties to wedding showers and everything in between, Mirbeau provides the facilities you want as well as the one-of-a-kind and adaptable event rooms you have been dreaming about for this important occasion. Your wedding day will be made even more memorable by our professional wedding crew, who will provide you with the customized treatment you deserve. Starting on the day of your engagement and continuing until the evening of your wedding, we'll be there to assist you in making decisions about every vendor, selecting every meal, and overseeing every little detail. The Mirbeau Inn & Spa Plymouth is a quiet haven in the heart of ancient Plymouth, Massachusetts, only minutes away from the bustling harbor and beaches. The venue can accommodate weddings, rehearsal dinners, and receptions of all sizes. While our event rooms are distinctive and adaptable, they provide privacy and convenience, and our polite team is on hand to help you with any requests you may have. Our boutique hotel's enticing features include the world-class Spa Mirbeau, sophisticated and informal dining experiences, 50 beautifully decorated guest rooms, and the appearance and feel of a French chateau, which allows every visitor to feel entirely at ease and at ease with their surroundings. Our breathtakingly magnificent location, together with our dedicated and professional team, will guarantee that your wedding day is nothing short of perfect. Your fantasy wedding will come to life in the setting of a Monet work of art. Combined with the French impressionist-inspired setting, we will ensure that your event is a complete success.

• Spaces for 6-600 Guests
• 5 Hotels
• 5 Ballrooms
• 1 Event Space

Located in the heart of Mystic CT, right off of route I-95 and just steps from the Mystic Aquarium. Guests also love visiting the Olde Mistick Village across the street, and the short drive to the harbor or Foxwoods. Aside from the proximity to everything in Mystic, guests really appreciate the maritime decor and nautical history displayed throughout the hotel spaces. Our ballroom spaces can accommodate, both large and small guest events. With cozy common spaces such as the fire pits found courtside or inside the hotel by one of the stoned hearths. Guests traveling with children will appreciate the designated craft time activities as well as the popular, Dive- In Movies, at the pool as well as a kid friendly, fun food, menu at the on property restaurant, The Irons.

Regatta Place, located on historic Goat Island and in the center of Goat Island Marina, is a stunning venue for your next wedding reception or waterfront event on the water. This private property, which is steeped in Newport's historic sailing culture and surrounded by classic and luxury ships, can accommodate up to 180 people and boasts the most spectacular and unequaled views of Newport Harbor and the surrounding area. Regatta Place, with its magnificent cream-and-white striped tent, billowing drapery, and dazzling chandeliers, is surrounded by shimmering water and instantly creates an aura of elegance and sophistication. From our dockside terrace, you may sip elegant drinks and nibble on delectable hors d'oeuvres while taking in the breathtaking views. To cap off the evening, board the SCHOONER AURORA, which is conveniently moored only a few feet away and ready to sail away. Regatta Place offers the privacy of a waterfront retreat, breathtaking views of Newport Harbor, and a team of event planning pros that will assist you with every element of the planning process. Regatta Place has adequate, complimentary parking and is a short walk, drive, water taxi, or shuttle ride away from downtown Newport's historic, commercial, and cultural areas, as well as the Newport International Airport. Boston Magazine's "Elegant Wedding" and The Knot's "Best of Weddings" both featured this unusual and attractive site, which also won the title of "Best Place for a Wedding Reception" by Newport Life Magazine.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Weddings & Social The elegant splendor of a home from the Gilded Age. Magnificent ocean vistas. The Chanler at Cliff Walk weddings are extraordinary events that far exceed all hopes and expectations. Our outdoor terrace, spacious grounds, and opulent interior rooms offer picture-perfect settings for exquisite wedding ceremonies and celebrations, all against a background of glistening Atlantic vistas. The Chanler specializes in weddings with up to 120 people, and it offers reception space throughout the estate and at various wedding sites in Newport, Rhode Island. We can host your party as a tented event on our Cliff or Meadow Lawns for weddings with more than 120 guests. Weekend events necessitate a buyout of the 20-room mansion for two nights. Corporate Corporate retreats and meetings transform into extraordinary events, whether they take place in the small board room or on the large Terrace overlooking Easton's Bay. The Chanler, located in a lavish estate by the water, offers an elegant setting for business lunches, outdoor cocktail receptions, and board meetings. The Chanler, which specializes in overnight retreats, is all yours with a mansion buyout. Our 20 guest rooms and villas, which have distinctive decor and unique linens and furnishings, are infused with a range of varied styles that are typical of Newport's long history.

• Spaces for 60-120 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Boat
• 1 Waterfront

The Valiant is a 97-foot yacht operated by Charles River Boat Company, a family-run business that has cruised Boston Harbor and the Charles River since 1990. Departing from Rowes Wharf, with alternate dockage available on request, the Valiant carries guests along the water for weddings, cocktail receptions, and celebratory gatherings such as birthdays and reunions. Aboard, a traditional salon area with a full bar connects to a wicker-furnished fantail, while an extended bow offers a spot for photography and harbor views. An upper canopy deck provides additional open-air space for a celebration. The yacht seats 10 to 60 guests for a seated meal and holds up to 120 for a cocktail-style reception. Each charter includes two full-service bars stocked with beer, wine, spirits, and custom glassware, along with top-shelf and custom wine and champagne selections. Clients can add DJs, live music, games, or tour narration, and the crew works with each group to shape the cruise around their event.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

The Lobster Bar is a waterfront seafood restaurant on Bowens Wharf in Newport, Rhode Island, occupying the site once home to the Aquidneck Lobster Company. The space carries forward that history, aiming for the same sense of community that made the original wholesale fish market a neighborhood staple. The dining room is built around harbor views, with floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding doors, and dockside air just beyond the room. Hardwood floors, a statement bar, and a separate raw bar anchor the space, while both indoor and outdoor seating let guests choose between open-air harbor light and airy indoor dining. The Lobster Bar hosts birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and other private gatherings, pairing its waterfront setting with a full menu of seafood, craft cocktails, wine, and beer.

• Spaces for 110 Guests

Overlooking Newport Harbor from 30 Bowens Wharf, The Landing Restaurant pairs waterfront views with coastal dining in the heart of historic downtown Newport. The restaurant's menu centers on fresh seafood, raw bar selections, and seasonal specialties, served alongside a full bar and ocean breezes off the harbor. The Landing regularly hosts private dinners, bridal showers, anniversaries, corporate gatherings, wedding rehearsal dinners, and wedding receptions, with capacity for a full reception of up to 200 guests. Events can range from an intimate cocktail party with passed hors d'oeuvres to a large-scale celebration, with a private events menu and catering packages available for groups of any size. Live music plays every day the restaurant is open, with DJs taking over Friday and Saturday nights, giving The Landing a lively waterfront atmosphere that carries from dinner service into the evening.

A National Historic Landmark, Marble House was built for Mr. and Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt. It was the most lavish house in America when it opened in 1892. Marble House was the scene of both elaborate balls and rallies to raise funds for the women’s suffrage movement. The view from the canopied terrace overlooks the colorful Chinese Tea House and the Atlantic Ocean beyond. Marble House is an exclusive rental experience. The museum hosts only one event each evening to ensure your event details can be our highest priority. Clients select their caterer from our exclusive Caterers of Choice list. Oceanfront setting. Museum Special Events Personnel present to oversee your event. Free parking is available nearby.

• Spaces for 180-300 Guests
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 2 Estates
• 2 Mansions

Imagine having your wedding in one of America's most romantic and historic venues. Rosecliff offers spectacular ocean views, lush landscaped gardens and inspiring architecture. With Newport's largest private ballroom and a heart-shaped staircase, Rosecliff, built in 1902, was the setting for many of the most fabulous social events of the Gilded Age, including a fairytale dinner and party featuring magician Harry Houdini. Rosecliff continues in that tradition today, and has also been featured in many Hollywood films, including The Great Gatsby, True Lies, Evening and 27 Dresses.

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 1,000 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 space at this venue

Built in 1873, the historic Eisenhower House was once the summer White House of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Acquired by the State of Rhode Island in 1960s, this stately mansion commands breathtaking views of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Today this beautiful property serves as an event space that specializes in weddings, rehearsal dinners, and corporate functions. With ample parking and rolling lawns, Eisenhower House can provide the ideal location for hosting your next event.

Belcourt Mansion is just a small part of a larger picture — one that celebrates Rhode Island history and culture. It all stems from Carolyn Rafaelian, a native entrepreneur who values the human aspect of business.

• 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.

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 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.