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Kae Venutures
120 Kingston St, Boston, MA 02111, USAWe represent several restaurants in the Greater Boston area, ranging from casual to upscale. We are your one stop shop from inquiry to execution in the restaurant planning phases.

Beauport Hotel Gloucester
55 Commercial St, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
- 1 Hotel
- 1 Ballroom
Beauport Hotel Gloucester is the largest meeting and conference venue on Cape Ann, with 10,000 square feet of event space with magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean and Gloucester's historic working waterfront. Corporate gatherings, executive meetings, conferences, and other events benefit from the peaceful ambiance and stimulating environment provided by New England seaside elegance, polite service, and world-class amenities. Gloucester Wedding Venues With Stunning Ocean Views are the perfect place to say "I Do." With uncompromising service, a fascinating seaside setting, and world-class amenities, plan your special wedding day just steps away from the ocean at Beauport Hotel Gloucester. Our boutique hotel is one of the best wedding venues in Gloucester, MA, with 94 elegant guest rooms, a huge honeymoon suite, and four extravagant event spaces. Our indoor and outdoor event rooms have panoramic views of gorgeous Gloucester Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean, providing a stunning setting for informal family gatherings as well as large wedding receptions. Your wedding day is one of the most significant days of your life, and each wedding at the Beauport Hotel Gloucester is unique and special. Our experienced Event Services Team is here to help you every step of the way. From the moment you walk through our doors until you say "I do," the focus is on making the most of every moment of your wedding. Every detail is carefully considered, whether we're advising you on exquisite cuisine options, venue décor, choosing the best photographer, or arranging guest lodgings – it's all taken care of to ensure that your special day is all you imagined.
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
Pelham House Resort
Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USAWe would like to welcome you to our OCEANFRONT HOTEL ON CAPE COD, MASSACHUSETTS. The Pelham House Resort, which has been stunningly refurbished and given a fresh, new design, is one of the most distinctive and attractive hotels on the Cape Cod coastline, according to Condé Nast Traveler. When you arrive at the hotel, you are met with bright, cheery, open spaces that are filled with a coastal sophistication that is hard to resist. Friendly hotel staff members are waiting to check you into your beachfront hotel room with unobstructed views of the ocean and surrounding islands. A stay at the Pelham House Resort is all about having a good time and getting to know other people. If you want to avoid the sand and enjoy the sun and surf, you may relax by our oceanfront pool, which boasts spectacular views of Nantucket Sound and the surrounding area. 14 Sea Street, our stunning rooftop restaurant, is the perfect place to enjoy brunch, drinks, and supper. Dinner by the pool is also a fantastic experience! Summer nights at the outdoor pool include live music, which you can enjoy from the comfort of your own own balcony. Better still, make a reservation for poolside dining and experience the ideal combination of live entertainment, beverages, and an excellent meal while viewing Nantucket Sound and the surrounding islands. Make arrangements for a deep-sea fishing charter, a whale-watching cruise, or a day trip to the islands of Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket with our assistance. Of course, a cocktail and a few minutes spent by a beachside fire pit could be exactly what you're looking for! The Pelham House Resort is located in this area. We're Cape Cod the way it's supposed to be experienced: fun, welcoming, and opulently appointed. Exhilarating coastal vistas, gentle breezes, and breathtaking sunsets should all be part of your Cape Cod beach wedding celebration. The Pelham House Resort, one of the most beautiful wedding locations on Cape Cod, lives up to its reputation as one of the greatest. We only host one wedding every weekend as part of our commitment to providing you with the personalized attention you deserve on your big day. The resort is therefore exclusively available to you and your guests, allowing you to enjoy a whole weekend of Cape Cod activities rather than being restricted to a five-hour reception.

Gufo
660 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02141, USA- Spaces for 40-130 Guests
- 2 Restaurants
Gufo is a neighborhood gem known for its warm hospitality, inviting ambiance, and modern take on Italian cuisine, complemented by a thoughtfully curated and fun beverage program. Our private event spaces include a covered patio, an outdoor patio, and a bocce court, offering the perfect setting for daytime and evening gatherings. From birthdays and rehearsal dinners to weddings and corporate events, Gufo is an ideal venue to celebrate life’s special moments.
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
The Cabot Theater
Beverly, MA, USALet our historic venue, state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, and our experienced and passionate staff, take your event to the next level. Throughout the year, The Cabot can be made available to rent amidst our regular programming. From film screenings to fundraisers to weddings, The Cabot’s main theater is a fantastic location for your next event. We have hosted corporate events, lectures, and lavish parties. With 850 seats among the orchestra and balcony levels, the theater has hosted nationally-recognized live performers, current and classic movies and community events. There is a platform in the theater for catering or socializing. Tables can also be set up on stage for dining for up to 60 people. In addition to the main theater, our Streetside Bar is available to rent for smaller gatherings and can host up to 60 guests for mingling events, or about half that amount for sit-down events. Streetside boasts a large flat screen TV and full bar and can be furnished as needed. Large events may require the use of all three of our bars: Front Lobby, Balcony Lobby and Streetside as well. We can also open our concessions booth and put your name on the marquee for the full theater experience! To rent The Cabot, please contact us at: rentals@thecabot.org

Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod
1225 Iyannough Rd, Hyannis, MA 02601, USAAvg response time 2-4 hrs
the dubliner irish pub & restaurant
2 Center Plz, Boston, MA 02108, USALocated in the heart of Boston, The Dubliner Irish Pub offers a warm and inviting atmosphere that captures the essence of Irish culture. Our event space combines traditional Irish hospitality with modern amenities, ensuring a memorable experience for you and your guests. The layout of our event space is designed to be flexible and arrangeable, allowing you to create the ideal setting for your specific event needs. Whether you require a seated dinner setup, a cocktail-style reception, or a combination of both, our dedicated staff will work closely with you to bring your vision to life.

Sonsie Boston
327 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115, USA- Spaces for 24-200 Guests
- 3 Restaurants
- 3 Bars
- 3 Total Spaces
Sonsie has been serving top-notch international cuisine on Boston's famous Newbury Street for over twenty-five years. Sonsie, which is open seven days a week, has lovely French doors that open to a sidewalk cafe in the summer, as well as a European lounge with deep leather chairs and sofas. The mahogany bar, staffed by an experienced group of friendly bartenders, serves the best martinis in town, and the brick oven cranks out eclectic pizzas all day. It's easy to unwind at Sonsie and listen to the classic music that reflects the restaurant's ambiance as the day turns to night. We have a variety of options for private, corporate, and social events such as birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, baby showers, anniversaries, and other special occasions. Take a look at our lovely Private Wine Room and start planning! Chef Kyle Wallace was born and raised in Chester, New Hampshire, a small town just south of Manchester. Chef attended a boarding school in Vermont and developed a new appreciation for slow foods and farm to table cooking. He later returned to Vermont to attend the New England Culinary Institute's Culinary School. Chef Kyle finished his internship at Cambridge's Harvest. After that, he moved to Maine and worked for a short time at Natalie's Relais Chateaux Property before returning to Boston. Chef moved around a while before settling down at Jody Adams' Porto in the back, where he rose through the ranks to Executive Sous Chef. Chef Kyle was later elevated to Chef De Cuisine and transferred to Jody's flagship restaurant TRADE in the Financial District, where he remained until the Pandemic struck.

Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse I Boston Seaport
26 Fan Pier Boulevard, Boston, MA 02210, USA- Spaces for 32-350 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Waterfront
FOR ALL OF YOUR PRIVATE EVENT NEEDS Private dining rooms at Davio's Seaport available for groups of 10 to 200 guests for a full service sit down dinner and up to 350 for receptions. Rooms are also ideal for meetings, seminars, and presentations that require audio-visual or Internet access capabilities. Arrangements for the entire restaurant may be made. HOLDING YOUR EVENT AT DAVIO’S Download the private dining packet for menus plus more detailed information on our function rooms. Contact Sales Managers Meghan McCabe at meghan@davios.com or Shannon Walsh at shannon@davios.com or call 617.261.4810 to discuss your special event needs and book your event. For more information visit: https://davios.com/seaport/private-dining
Avg response time 1-2 hrsHurricane's at The Garden
150 Canal St, Boston, MA 02114, USAHost your game watch right in the middle of the action of TD Garden & North Station. Celebrating a birthday, bachelorette, or finally being done with finals? We have a variety of spaces to host your group! Hurricane's has a spacious open layout and private back room that can accommodate events of all sizes. Pair our delicious food with a wide selection of beers and cocktails. Whether you’re planning a large scale event or a casual gathering, consider Hurricane's as your host!

State Room - A Longwood Venue
60 State St, Boston, MA 02109, USA- Spaces for 14-1,200 Guests
- 4 Event Spaces
State Room, positioned atop a famous tower in the heart of Boston, offers unrivaled 270-degree views. The clean, contemporary aesthetics of State Room allow for limitless creativity in the setup and decor of corporate events, award ceremonies, fundraising galas, and glitzy wedding receptions. State Room tops the list of large luxury event spaces in Boston, accommodating 1,200+ guests on a flow or 900 guests for a sit-down dinner. Great Room and Mezzanine Wedding receptions, black-tie galas, corporate meetings, and conventions may all benefit from the panoramic view of Boston's historic cityscape through 2,400 square feet of spotless glass. From trapeze performers to skating rinks, the Great Room's tabula rasa architecture provides for creative freedom. Harborside 1 & 2 The city's cosmopolitan romance offers a sumptuous ambiance for wedding celebrations, while the view from 33 floors high lends a sense of authority to corporate gatherings. Retractable partitions create two smaller salons for private parties, with lighting diffused through simple bulbs to give a delicate glow. Cityside Cityside perfectly blends historical history and modern elegance with understated finesse and organic glamor. Its open floor plan and eight windows showcase the stunning views of our city's financial district. This space was created with small gatherings and productive business meetings in mind. Boardroom Let's raise the bar – this is an invitation to go beyond the norm and embrace everyone's limitless potential for the greater good. From 33 floors above, look as far as your eyes can see. A lot can happen in just one meeting. Make it happen amidst the stunning views in the Boardroom.
Avg response time 12-24 hrsSilverwood Farm
195 Western Ave, Sherborn, MA 01770, USA- Spaces for 220 Guests
- 1 Barn
- 1 Farm
Silverwood Farm is a rustic rehearsal dinner, wedding shower, and party venue located in Sherborn, MA. Set on historic farmland, the property is both a community resource for organic produce and a beautiful outdoor event venue. Nestled in the peaceful countryside and surrounded by picturesque scenery, it makes the perfect setting for any wedding-related event. Silverwood Farm offers a number of locations for your special occasion. You can hold it outside, with the sweeping fields and traditional red barn as your backdrop. There's also a spacious white peak tent available if you'd like a more sheltered celebration, while still enjoying an indoor-outdoor feel. The tent boasts 3,200 square-feet of space, and can accommodate 220 guests. With cathedral window sidewalls and overhead café lights, it's the perfect setting for any special event. If desired, you can opt to set up another tent in the mowed farm field, which is also a great place for lawn games. Additionally, the venue will provide two premium portable restrooms and one ADA portable restroom, as well as a covered staging area for your caterer or bartender. The dedicated team at Silverwood Farm will do everything possible to ensure your rehearsal dinner, engagement party, or other event lives up to your vision. They can provide ten round tables, four cocktail tables, and 100 white folding chairs, as well as setup and cleanup services for an additional fee. The staff can offer you a list of their favorite vendors to help you with planning, or you can choose your own. A venue manager will be present for the duration of your event to provide support and ensure everything runs smoothly. All buildings on-site are wheelchair accessible, and ample parking is available for guests.
Avg response time 1-2 days
The Sinclair
52 Church St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA- Spaces for 50-525 Guests
- 1 Rooftop
- 1 Event Space
Located in Harvard Square, The Sinclair offers a modern music venue setting for concerts, private events, and social gatherings in the heart of Cambridge. The space features a state-of-the-art performance hall, elevated balcony areas, and flexible event layouts designed for both intimate receptions and high-energy productions. Industrial-inspired interiors, advanced lighting and sound systems, and a lively atmosphere create a dynamic backdrop for corporate events, celebrations, and live entertainment experiences.
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
Mothership
125 Cambridgepark Dr, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA- Spaces for 100-130 Guests
Mothership is a familiar neighborhood hang where you can gather with friends, co-workers or the place to go when you want to skip the cooking at home. Shareable appetizers for the table, healthy and allergen-friendly options, and a homestyle classics are what we are about. Full of good vibes, good food and and good people we have private and semi private spaces as well as the option to buyout the venue. We can Host a 20 person casual event in a warm and cozy corner of the restaurant or buyout the joint and get the party started with 200 of your closest friends, a dance floor and specialty crafted cocktails. A deck with comfy couches and a fire pit will just add to al the fun you will have at Mothership! PS - We have free parking!
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
Ned Devine's
1 Faneuil Hall Sq, Boston, MA 02109, USACentrally located in the heart of historic Boston, the Waterfront, North End, and Financial District, Ned Devine’s is the perfect destination for private dinners, weddings, celebrations, and corporate events. - Elegant seated events to casual cocktail parties - Large windows overlooking storied Faneuil Hall - Event spaces include Ned's Pub, Lounge, Hall, Quincy Market Rotunda - Full lighting, sound, AV & stage for live entertainment

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
1000 Hall of Fame Ave, Springfield, MA 01105, USA- Spaces for 500-1,000 Guests
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is the premier location for events of any size or type in Western Massachusetts and New England, with over 80,000 square feet of flexible function space. The Hall of Fame’s facilities offer a number of conveniences including free on-site parking, 24-hour security, full ADA compliance, and a hotel. The Hall of Fame is also in an unbeatable location in downtown Springfield along the Connecticut Riverfront, right off Interstate 91, ten minutes from the Massachusetts Turnpike, and twenty minutes from Hartford and Bradley International Airport, less than two hours from Boston, and less than three hours from New York City. The Hall of Fame’s unique facilities include Center Court, which is located in the heart of the museum and transforms into a grand ballroom. The Hall of Fame also has space ideally suited for mid-size and smaller events, including the Hall of Honor, Boardroom, and a state-of-the-art 170-seat amphitheater. The Boardroom is an ideal location for a bridal suite, and the museum itself would make for unique and beautiful wedding photos.

Wright Locke Farm
78 Ridge St, Winchester, MA 01890, USA- Spaces for 50 Guests
- 1 Barn
- 1 Farm
Come and fall in love with our beautiful event spaces. Our historic 1827 Barn and brand-new All-Seasons Barn combine to create a beautiful setting for a variety of private events, from cocktail receptions to corporate events. When you're at the Farm, you can't help but feel at ease; the environment is ideal for all kinds of gatherings. The natural backdrop is gorgeous while yet being amusing. The Farm is tucked away in the picturesque New England village of Winchester, approximately 10 miles north of Boston. We are a fantastic site for out-of-town weddings and business functions. We're also a great spot to commemorate special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, and family gatherings. Rentals are available from May through October, with prices varying depending on the sort of event. In 2021, any event will have a maximum capacity of 50 participants. The historic 1827 Barn and surrounding grounds, as well as two handicapped-accessible facilities, are available for private event rentals. The climate-controlled All-Seasons Barn events area, outdoor terrace, men's and women's bathrooms, as well as a gender-neutral/family restroom, are all available for rent. We can recommend local caterers and party rental companies that are familiar with the Farm. Important Venue Information: - If you plan on serving alcohol, you'll need a one-day liquor license. - The Health Department requires a food service permit for food service. - No candles or open flames are permitted inside any structure. - The first floor of the 1827 barn is reserved for events. During rentals, no guests are permitted on the top levels; only musicians and photographers are permitted on the second level. - Parking is not assured, and it may be especially scarce during raspberry picking season.

David Rubenstein Treehouse at Harvard University
20 Western Ave, Allston, MA 02134, USA- Spaces for 430-700 Guests
Discover Harvard’s bold and architecturally striking venue located within the emerging Enterprise Research Campus in Allston. Designed by Studio Gang, this modern mass timber facility offers an elevated setting for impactful gatherings of all kinds, from leadership programs and academic convenings to team retreats, social events, and celebrations. A Space Designed to Inspire: With warm natural wood, abundant daylight, and sweeping views of the Harvard Business School, Harvard Stadium, the Enterprise Research Campus, and the Boston skyline, the Treehouse was purpose-built to spark collaboration and connection. Perfect for: Conferences and summits Corporate off-sites and board meetings Academic lectures Social receptions and celebrations Intimate retreats or large-scale multi-day events
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
Sólás
710 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA- Spaces for 55-80 Guests
- 2 Restaurants
Sólás is a modern Irish pub in Boston's Back Bay that overlooks Boylston Street. For lunch and supper, we provide secure, socially separated indoor seating, Guinness pints, local craft beer, and comfort cuisine favorites. Sólás Irish Pub is a comfortable and safe solution for corporate parties, wedding receptions, special celebrations, and more, with space for up to 70 guests. Our knowledgeable staff is ready to greet you with the best levels of hospitality and security, allowing you to relax and enjoy your event! Are you getting ready to honor your graduation this summer? Join us for a private party. Sólás, a modern Irish Pub and cozy neighborhood restaurant, is located on the corner of Boylston and Exeter, hidden into the old Lenox Hotel. We're recognized for our flawless Guinness pints, high-quality pub food, and friendly service. If you come for lunch or dinner, you'll be treated to a delicious meal prepared by Sean MacAlpine, our executive chef. Indoor seating is socially separated, and a private second-floor function room is available. We've been feeding Boston regulars and guests from all over the world for nearly 20 years, and we can't wait to see you. Weddings, rehearsal dinners, baby showers, and more! The entirely private second story, which overlooks Boston's historic Boylston Street, is an ideal location for any wedding-related event. Small weddings and smaller celebrations are also available at City Table and City Bar at the Lenox Hotel. If Sólás doesn't have the date or space you're searching for, the Briar Group and Briar Events have over a dozen more venues for you to consider. Our award-winning restaurants are located across the city and are known for their friendly hospitality.
City Bar
65 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02199, USAFind City Bar, a casual chic cocktail bar, in Boston’s storied Back Bay, within the historic Lenox Hotel. Our inspired menu boasts creative dishes sourced from sea, field, and forest, and our cocktail list is designed to delight. For a quiet after-work cocktail, a late-night bite, or a hearty meal with family and friends, look no farther than City Bar.