Top Swampscott Venues

• 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 32-35 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

B&G Oysters in Boston's South End is a modern spin on the oyster bar. B&G has a distinct neighborhood atmosphere, with professional and kind service, delightfully fresh seafood meals, and food-friendly wines. B&G Oysters has won numerous awards for its food and wine program throughout the years. B&G Oysters offers a contemporary setting for a casual cocktail reception or sit-down dinner for your next private or corporate event, and our exclusive, stone-walled patio offers one of the greatest outdoor eating settings in the city from May to September. Up to 32 guests can be accommodated at separate tables in the dining area, with an extra 14 seats available at the bar. The dining area can hold a maximum of 50 people for a standing function. During normal dining hours, parties of up to 15 people can make a reservation with a shortened menu. Our patio can hold 30 people for a seated dinner and 35 people for a standing event. The patio can be tented or heated in the event of bad weather. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled at a mutually convenient time and day. Our Wine Team has prepared a list of over 70 wines that match nicely with bivalves and the seasonal seafood meals served at B&G Oysters, inspired by their hunt for the most appropriate wines to enjoy with oysters. Each carefully selected wine demonstrates authenticity, seasonality, and history, as well as terroir, or "feeling of place" - the idea that wines are a natural match with the ingredients and cuisine of their original areas. Crisp, mineraly whites and a careful selection of ocean friendly reds from our favorite artisanal producers, in addition to Champagne, Chablis, and Muscadet – our favorite matches with oysters — round out our wine selections. We are excited to welcome you!

• Spaces for 50-75 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

With a vibrant craft attitude and a hand-picked wine program, traditional cuisine in nature are continuously elevated to new levels. In the heart of Boston's South End, Aquitaine is an award-winning Parisian-inspired French cafe commemorating 25 years of service. Come savor Steak Frites with a glass of wine on our newly expanded patio or in our completely refurbished Parisian-inspired dining room overlooking historic Tremont Street. Aquitaine Boston offers a variety of private and semi-private rooms. Allow our team of experts to organize and execute your event. In our private room or in the main dining area, we serve lunch, brunch, supper, and cocktails. Reach out today to learn about the private event and dining experience. Aquitaine Bar à Vin Bistro has established itself as the South End's premier French bistro. The award-winning Aquitaine offers an authentic French dining experience, inspired by Parisian local bistros. Seth Woods, the Executive Chef/Owner, has carved a niche for himself in the Boston restaurant market with his inventive yet traditional French cuisine. The ambience of Aquitaine is reminiscent of a cutting-edge Parisian Bistro. In terms of both cost and organization, Aquitaine's wine program is ambitious. All of the major French wine areas are represented, as well as the traditional huge California houses and boutique wineries. “Amazing authentic French dishes on the menu. The food was beautifully presented and tasted delicious. Service was top notch. Decor was delightful. I can’t say enough about this truly great find in Boston. Will definitely be back again and again.” -Tracey W.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is a unique venue to host your next event. Located in one of Boston's most vibrant neighborhoods, this venue offers a number of stunning spaces filled with charm and history. With indoor and outdoor spaces, Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is a great fit for any occasion!

• Spaces for 100-200 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

Host your next special dinner, party, or fundraising event at the MIT Museum. The museum’s galleries and intimate gathering spaces provide a unique backdrop for events of all sizes.

• Spaces for 12-54 Guests
• 2 Meeting Spaces

The Copley Square Hotel is the perfect place to host an event, with 1,500 hundred sq ft. flooded by natural light it is the perfect option for something like a corporate event or meeting. Get motivated in 1,500 hundred square feet surrounded by natural light and a productive energy that keeps you on track. With a bright, open space that spans 1,254 square feet, Art Square can accommodate up to 24 guests in a board-room style layout and up to 54 guests in a classroom-style arrangement. Beaming with natural light from the many windows in the space, Art Square is also home to a brand-new executive boardroom. Named after the year the hotel was founded, 1891 is a boardroom that can host a smaller meeting for up to 12 guests. Both 1891 and Art Square are conveniently located at ground level adjacent to the hotel lobby.

• Spaces for 450 Guests

• Spaces for 400 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Joe's on Newbury is the perfect venue for small private dinners, large gatherings, social luncheons, and business events. The enclosed terrace at Joe's on Newbury has floor-to-ceiling windows facing Newbury Street, giving guests the feeling of being outside all year. In addition, our show kitchen and two full bars provide limitless possibilities for your event. We provide fully customisable menus. For groups of 10 to 400 people, we have private and semi-private group dining areas. Joe's on Newbury serves brunch, lunch, and dinner on an enclosed patio with indoor and outdoor seating, giving diners the feeling of being outside all year. Joe's, located on Boston's historic Newbury Street, has long been a Back Bay institution. This famous restaurant offers New England classics, seasonal fare, and an extensive beverage menu. We begin every dinner with our legendary peasant loaf, regardless of what you order, since we believe there is something unique about breaking bread together. With every bite, you'll get the comfort food you want plus something delightfully unexpected. Every meal that leaves our kitchen is handcrafted from the ground up with meticulous attention to detail. We have something for everyone, and we're pleased to customize your order to your preferences. For parties of less than ten people, please use the bookings button on the contact page. Please contact our host staff at the phone number listed there for parties of more than ten people. You can also reach us via the contact form. It is our pleasure to be of service to you.

• Spaces for 75-150 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

Hosting an event at the Harvard Museum of Natural History is an opportunity for private groups and organizations to experience the museum at a time when it is not open to the public. Whether entertaining clients and colleagues with an intimate dinner or hosting large galas or weddings, let the museum’s exhibitions provide the perfect backdrop for your event. View this short video tour of the museum.

Hundreds of Boston's most imaginative events have taken place on the Cyclorama's historic brick floor, magnificent copper dome, and skylight. It's a fully raw space that's been transformed into everything from a Broadway-style stage for the Huntington Theatre Company Gala to a one-of-a-kind retail pop-up for Nike with the help of brilliant merchants. The Cyclorama is a blank canvas on which you can paint whatever you want. Guests can also take advantage of the Boston Center for the Arts' aesthetic surrounds, which include murals and dramatic spaces that give flair and drama to events of all kinds. The Stanford Calderwood Pavilion at Boston Center for the Arts, a collaboration between BCA and the Huntington Theatre Company, contributes to Boston's South End's status as a major cultural center. It's a three-story, 35, 000-square-foot building with two first-class theatres and three versatile event and rehearsal areas. The Huntington Theatrical Company, SpeakEasy Stage Company, and Company One Theatre are among the award-winning and respected theatre organizations that have performed at the Calderwood Pavilion since its inception in 2004. Nearly one million people have visited the Calderwood Pavilion, which has hosted 4000 performances and more than 300 organizations. Boston Center for the Arts, which first opened its doors to the public in 1970, has been engaging the creative community for the public good for the past five decades. While the organization's physical home is in Boston's historic South End, the Boston Center for the Arts is involved in every aspect of the city's cultural environment. We provide the globe groundbreaking contemporary art exhibitions, award-winning theatre and dance performances, and arts experiences that defy categorization every year.

• Spaces for 150-174 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

We discussed the possibility of changing one of our three pillars, "Food," to "Cooking" in a meeting with our graphic designer. The goal was to make a more aesthetically and auditorily unified term, but this proposed adjustment couldn't reflect the core and scope of "Food" Because our concept extends much beyond cooking. "Food" encapsulates the warmth, humor, and love shared with family and friends over a meal. When you take the first mouthful of a new dish or ingredient, you get a flutter of excitement in your stomach. Food is the medium through which we share tales and cultivate new friendships. The richness and flavor that we feel through sensory explosion is due to the farmer who devotes his or her days and nights to tending to crops and cattle. The scientist is the one who comes up with new strategies to keep agricultural practices sustainable and impactful. The mother and father are the ones who work numerous jobs to provide a dinner for their family. To put it another way, "food" is more than just something we eat. So, what exactly is PAGU? There are intangible qualities of PAGU that, like "Food," cannot be expressed eloquently or accurately in words. It's not just a restaurant. It's more than a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. PAGU, like our playful and tenacious pug buddy Phoebe, is a dynamic and transforming spirit that encourages our friends and guests to live life to the fullest, both literally and metaphorically. We want to celebrate family, friends, innovation, and creativity, among other things, via food and service. We challenge ourselves to make feel-good homey food that talks to the body and spirit, inspired by our local excursions and trips across the world — something that consistently called to us no matter where we were, regardless of the cuisine. PAGU will work with you to arrange every detail of your rehearsal dinner, wedding reception, or ceremony, from the cuisine to the cocktails, space design, hotel accommodations, and everything in between.

• Spaces for 50 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Our menu consists not only of traditional Greek recipes, but also of food that has been imported directly from the Mediterranean. Prepare for a diverse selection of mezedes, or small plates, imported feta cheese, horiatiki salad, and a constantly changing selection of seafood from the Mediterranean, such as lavraki seabass and grilled octopus, to name a few. The bar is stocked with Greek wines and liquors that are difficult to come by, as well as the usual selection of spirits and craft beers. Desserts such as baklava, Greek yogurt and honey (both of which will be imported from Greece), and more will be available, as well as Greek coffee and traditional frappes, among other things. Please visit RESY.COM to make a reservation for a table. Please keep in mind that we only accept reservations on a day-to-day basis starting at 7 a.m., not on weekends or holidays. For the purpose of serving alcoholic beverages, we would like to inform you that, under Massachusetts law, we are only permitted to accept the following identification cards: Massachusetts driver's license, Massachusetts liquor identification card, Massachusetts identification card, United States passport or passport from a government that is officially recognized by the United States, or military identification card. We are unable to accept identification from outside of the state or country. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you.

• 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.

• Spaces for 25-100 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

What happens around the dinner table, we believe, is one of the greatest sources of delight. Let us create the right private event for you, whether you're hosting a small gathering or a large gathering, a casual reception or a formal dinner. Lunches, dinners, cocktail receptions, taster tours, wine tastings, and demos are all available. Below are some of our space options. In our third-floor dining room, which is focused on an open kitchen and a massive wood-burning grill, you can host your gathering. Your guests will be transported to an Italian greenhouse as they sip seasonal beverages and relax as the Terra culinary team prepares a menu of perfectly balanced smoke-kissed dishes using seasonal ingredients, all while being surrounded by greenery. The Terra culinary staff cooks seasonal fresh foods over flaming flames in the dining room, enabling the simple flavors to emerge. The herb-infused drinks, extensive wines, and local brews complement the earthy cuisine nicely. In other words, each visit to Terra will provide you with a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The casual, busy restaurant serves groups of 12 to 25 people and focuses on the culinary mainstays of Italian cuisine. Your visitors will be able to enjoy Italian beverages while watching professional chefs and pizza makers prepare food right in front of their eyes. While pizza and pasta are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Italian cuisine, there is a reason why these two culinary classics are Italy's most popular exports. Just feet away from where our professional pasta cooks and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers) create dishes, you may enjoy our seasonal assortment.

• Spaces for 35-80 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

Make your next private gathering one to remember. For gatherings of all sizes and events, Porto provides a range of private and semi-private locations. We’ve got four lovely spaces that you can make your own for your next event. Chef Jody Adams, a James Beard Award winner, closed her Harvard Square restaurant Rialto in 2016 after a remarkable 22-year tenure. Great food, in her opinion, no longer required a nice dining setting. She shifted her focus to the Boston eateries she co-founded with Eric Papachristos, Sean Griffing, and Jon Mendez. TRADE, a bustling restaurant on the Greenway in the financial area, has been shaking since 2011. And since its opening day in 2015, Saloniki, a fast-casual Greek restaurant in the Fenway, has had lines snaking out the door; its Cambridge branch, which is only a year old, is as popular. Finally, guests seeking a taste of Adams' famous Mediterranean meals without the white-tablecloth formality can visit Porto, a full-service restaurant next to Sak's Fifth Avenue that debuted a few months before Rialto shuttered. Adams says, "I never stand still." Adams is most proud of her work campaigning for children's welfare or combating hunger through her support of the Boston Food Bank, despite having a closet full of "best" trophies for her food and restaurants. Share our Strength honored her with the Humanitarian of the Year Award in 2010. She helps create and maintain the hospitality programs for Partners in Health institutions during her regular visits to Haiti. Adams may be at the top of her career right now, but another pinnacle might be right around the corner. In the fall of next year, a third Saloniki will debut in Harvard Square. She isn't standing still at all. In May of 2018, Adams will be admitted into the esteemed James Beard Foundation's "Who's Who" list.

Eddie V's Prime Seafood restaurant in Boston, near the Prudential Center, Hynes Convention Center, and Copley Place, offers a stylish fine dining experience. To accompany great steaks hand-cut in house and exquisite seafood flown in fresh daily, we offer an extensive range of fine wines and hand-crafted cocktails. At our restaurant, we try to make each guest's visit unforgettable and to provide a world-class dining experience to downtown Boston. Sip on inventive hand-crafted cocktails with attitude while eating signature tapas in The V Lounge. Join us tonight for an amazing dinner. We're located close to the Belvidere St public parking garage at 122 Belvidere St. Whether you're commemorating a personal achievement or hoping for a successful meeting, working with us is for individuals who value meticulous planning. Book a private or semi-private room here, and our Private Dining Managers will expertly guide you through every detail to ensure that your celebration is really memorable. WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER - A personal event planner - Personalized menus tailored to your tastes and preferences - Wine pairing suggestions - Valet parking - Webcasting and other cutting-edge media technology - A sophisticated private dining experience for both lunch and dinner We have the technology you need to make your presentations stunning, whatever your meeting requirements are. The majority of our rooms have high-definition plasma TV screens with cable, huge projection screens with LCD projectors, laser pointers, and other amenities. If you need equipment that we don't have on-site, we can usually get it for you. Reach out today! We can’t wait to host your next event.

• 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 150-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Commons 1854's traditional New England exterior and lawn will impress you at first glance, but what awaits you once you walk through the double doors will take your breath away. Trust our skilled organizers to treat you like royalty when you return the day of your wedding. Contact the Commons 1854 today to start arranging your perfect wedding. We only host one event per day at the Commons 1854, offering you the personalized wedding experience you deserve. Our space is ideal for gatherings of 50 to 200 people. Ceremonies can be held in our garden or in our opulent ballroom. You may expect to savor our homemade cuisine and dance the night away in our huge ballroom after a cocktail hour on our first-floor rotunda. We will deliver a really unforgettable experience whether you are celebrating birthdays, corporate events, or honoring the life of a loved one. Our boutique resort is the ideal location for a once-in-a-lifetime occasion. Weddings At the Commons 1854, every season is wedding season. Choose from our garden or ballroom to exchange your vows. In the first floor rotunda or the outdoor garden space, celebrate with a cocktail hour. Dance the night away in the second floor mezzanine of the ballroom. Brunch Festivities Consider a fun brunch reception to add a special touch to your wedding! Freshly squeezed juices, freshly made coffee, and bubbling mimosas, along with light, delicate nibbles, are all on the menu. After that, serve some breakfast-inspired hors d'oeuvres or a bigger buffet, and, of course, some wedding cake. Allow your guests to mingle inside by the fire, or choose a beautiful outdoor garden celebration. Showers In our stylish space, celebrate the impending birth or post-delivery of a gorgeous baby boy or girl. Our team will assist you in decorating in accordance with your theme, and our chefs will treat your guests with hors d'oeuvres of your choice. To conduct a gift-giving party for the bride-to-be in anticipation of her wedding, choose from one of our many gorgeous room options. If you've decided to hold your wedding at The Commons, this is the ideal time to give your bridal party a sneak peek at what the wedding night will entail. Events for Professional Development Allow us to assist you in impressing your coworkers with little to no effort! The Commons 1854 will take care of all of your team's needs, whether it's preparing your next offsite meeting or workplace holiday celebration. The mezzanine of the Ballroom is the ideal spot for your guests to socialize, consume delicious food, and take in the atmosphere. We provide all of our catering services on-site.

• Spaces for 64 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

A welcoming atmosphere, a beautiful table setting, a unique menu featuring world-class wines, and a dedicated team giving pleasant, proactive service. That is the mark of outstanding private dining, and you can expect it at The Capital Grille. Whether it's a little gathering, a spectacular banquet, or a crucial business meeting, your event will be as straightforward as it is memorable. WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER - A personal event planner - Menus that can be customized - Wine pairing suggestions - Most restaurants offer complimentary valet parking - Media technology in its entirety - We'd be pleased to go over every aspect of planning with you While every Capital Grille restaurant is meticulously constructed to exude refined sophistication, certain of our locations feature distinctive features that we are particularly proud of. Allow us to show you a selection of our most notable features, which range from old architecture to exquisite finishing touches. The Capital Grille offers a relaxed, elegant atmosphere from the moment you enter. Our nationally famous dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood, and celebrated world-class wines are served in a warm, majestic setting with African mahogany paneling and Art Deco chandeliers. We look forward to impressing you with cordial and attentive service. Outstanding Ingredients, Carefully Prepared Everything, and we mean everything, that arrives at your table at The Capital Grille is meant to delight you. To achieve this, we only utilize the best, freshest ingredients, expertly prepared in dishes that appeal to all of your senses. Reach out today about your next event! We can’t wait to hear from you.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

We would like to invite you to join us in hosting it. The Hourly Oyster House can accommodate groups of all sizes for cocktail parties, reunions, corporate recruiting events, and other gatherings, and can satisfy a variety of budgetary requirements. An inviting neighborhood outpost in the heart of Harvard Square, The Hourly Oyster House serves thoughtfully sourced and playful prepared seafood and oysters from New England and beyond. The bar offers an extensive selection of signature cocktails, beer and wine as well as a carefully curated selection of craft beers and wines. Dunster Street, which was originally known as Water Street in Colonial times because of its proximity to the old banks of the Charles River, was once the meeting point for the horse-drawn wagons, known as "Hourlies," that left Cambridge each day – on the hour – for Boston. Dunster Street is now a residential neighborhood. This line, which was founded in 1826, was one of the first high-frequency transportation routes in North America and was one of the first in the world. The construction of the Harvard Square subway station marked not only a significant development in transportation, but it also laid the groundwork for future connections, collaboration and innovation between Harvard Square and Boston, and ultimately, the rest of the world. The history of the structure at 15 Dunster Street is just as rich and complex. The exact footprint on which The Hourly stands is believed to be the location where the first Freeman's Oath was printed in 1639. It is also the site of the original Second Cambridge Savings Bank building, as well as Herrell's, which has been a Harvard Square institution for 27 years and is a Harvard Square institution. When it comes to the Hourly, it pays homage to the square's colorful heritage while while providing a contemporary atmosphere and experience.