2024 Event Planner's Guide

Maximum Capacity

Amenities (Open year-round unless otherwise noted)

Reception

Banquet

On-Site Catering

Theater

No. Function Rooms

FACILITIES & RESTAURANTS

OCEAN GATEWAY 14 Ocean Gateway Pier Portland, ME 04101 (207) 808-5400

1

250

799

500

NO

Our two upper-level private function rooms boast incredible views of Casco Bay & the Portland Skyline. Enjoy fresh local seafood, cocktails and more as the sun sets over the water. From birthday parties to wedding parties our tasting room has you covered. Our products vary from 1-4.5% ABV Kombucha, to beer and kombucha cocktails, as well as our homemade sodas only found on-site. Imagine hosting your wedding ceremony, reception, meeting, or training on our stunning oceanside campus, with great views of the Casco Bay islands. The McKernan Inn offers 8 guest rooms with water and lighthouse views. Bar/lounge area and dining room use for event. We provide all food along with beer, wine and craft cocktails. We provide glassware, tables/chairs, serving utensils, serving ware, and bistro napkins. Step from the Old-world style parlor and reception room into a brand new, state of the art space for celebration! Wall-to-wall oak floors, twelve dazzling chandeliers, and more. With waterfront access, the Thompson's Point campus offers beautifully restored historic buildings, welcoming groups from intimate gatherings to outdoor festivals with plentiful parking, neighboring museums, and local makers. Perfect for business functions or wedding events with flexible rental options including private function room (with integrated audiovisual system), tasting room with outdoor seating, kitchen for outside caterers, and parking. TWELVE offers modern New England dining in a historic waterfront setting, inspired by Maine's landscape and natural bounty. It was awarded one of America's top 50 restaurants by the New York Times in 2022. Private golf club located just outside of Portland. We can host board and business meetings, luncheons or dinner parties, hors d'oeuvres receptions, holiday parties and formal or informal wedding receptions. We can create the perfect environment for your private event! Our venue overlooks the Portland Harbor. Perfect for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, office meetings, baby showers, cocktail,holiday & retirement parties, and more. See ad pg. 36 Once a train depot, Rigby Yard now continues the tradition of bringing visitors and locals together in a unique, comfortable space with menus rooted in the seasonal bounty of New England. By hosting an event at the Portland Museum of Art, you treat your guests to a distinct environment, rich with fine art and iconic architecture, while supporting the museum's efforts to offer world-class exhibitions. Enjoy an authentic Portland experience at our inviting industrial space and tented patio that can be customized to host a wide range of events, now with in-house catering! Stunning oceanfront event space for anything from small concerts, weddings, auctions to parties. 5,000 sq ft main room offers grand views of Casco Bay that add a level of elegance that will wow attendees. See ad pg. 34 Located right on Portland’s working waterfront, The Porthole is home to Portland’s Largest Deck. Our large semi-private function room brings the New England coastal vibe indoors for any occasion. See ad pg. 39

clare@portlandmaine.gov portlandevents.com

PURPOODOCK CLUB 300 Spurwink Ave Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 (207) 799-2273 PORTLAND MUSEUM OF ART 7 Congress Square Portland, ME 04101 (207) 775-6148 RI RA IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT 72 Commercial St Portland, ME 04101 (207) 761-4446 PORTHOLE RESTAURANT & PUB 20 Custom House Wharf Portland, ME 04101 (207) 773-4653

1

100

100

100

YES

events@portholemaine.com portholemaine.com

[ Facilities & Restaurants ]

6

100

300

180

NO

mfichtel@portlandmuseum.org portlandmuseum.org

3

140

140

150

YES

emily@purpoodock.com purpoodock.com

4

150

200

40

YES

events@rira.com rira.com/rira/portland

RIGBY YARD 50 Wharf St Portland, ME 04101 (207) 450-6475

3

75

150

100

YES

info@rigbyyard.com risingtidebrewing.com

RISING TIDE BREWING COMPANY 103 Fox St Portland, ME 04101 (207) 370-2337

2

100

150

70

YES

events@risingtidebrewing.com risingtidebrewing.com

SALTWATER GRILLE 231 Front St South Portland, ME 04106 (207) 799-5400 ROOT WILD KOMBUCHA 135 Washington Ave Portland, ME 04101 (978) 417-6306

1

50

50

50

NO

info@rootwildkombucha.com rootwildkombucha.com

2

72

100

–

YES

events@saltwatergrille.com saltwatergrille.com

SOUTHERN MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2 Fort Rd South Portland, ME 04106 (207) 741-5543

25

225

300

125

YES

events@smccME.edu smccme.edu

THE 1805 BALLROOM 156 State St Portland, ME 04101 (781) 632-1079 SUR LIE 11 Free St Portland, ME 04101 (207) 956-7350 THOMPSON’S POINT Thompson’s Point Rd. Portland, ME 04102 (207) 747-5288

1

68

80

–

YES

krista@sur-lie.com sur-lie.com

3

250

300

300

NO

events.portlandclub@gmail.com 1805ballroom.com

4

1300

4500

2500

YES

events@thomsponspointmaine.com thompsonspointmaine.com

THREE OF STRONG SPIRITS 35B Diamond St Portland, ME 04101 (207) 899-4930

3

80

140

30

NO

info@threeofstrongspirits.com threeofstrongspirits.com

TWELVE 120 Thames St Portland, ME 04101 (207) 910-7400

3

55

64

55

YES

events@prenticehospitality.com twelvemaine.com

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