Event Planners Guide

UNIQUE VENUES WATERFRONT + CRUISE VENUES Total Square Footage

Number of Fuction Rooms

Max Capacity Per Seating Arrangement

On-Site Catering Available Description

Theater 120 Classroom 50 U-Shape 50 Theater 50 Classroom 40 U-Shape 30 Theater - Classroom - U-Shape - Theater - Classroom 80 U-Shape 60 Theater - Classroom - U-Shape - Theater 400 Classroom 150 U-Shape 150 Theater 2,500 Classroom - U-Shape - Theater - Classroom - U-Shape - Theater - Classroom - U-Shape - Theater 125 Classroom 35 U-Shape 20

Allagash Brewing Company 50 Industrial Way, Portland 207-878-5385 Casablanca Cruises 20 Custom House Wharf, Portland 207-774-7220 casablancamaine.com events@casablancamaine.com Island Lobster Company 20 Island Ave, Portland 207-956-7488 islandlobsterco.com ahoy@islandlobsterco.com Ocean Gateway 14 Ocean Gateway Pier, Portland 207-808-5400 portlandevents.com clare@portlandmaine.gov Thompson’s Point Thompson’s Point Rd, Portland 207-747-5288 thompsonspoint.com events@thompsonspointmaine.com Après 148 Anderson St, Portland 207-613-8231 apresmaine.com events@apresdrinks.com Belleflower Brewing 66 Cove St, Portland 207-805-1696 belleflowerbeer.com info@belleflowerbrewing.com Bissell Brothers 38 Resurgam Pl, Portland 207-464-8624 bissellbrothers.com niko@bissellbrothers.com Geary Brewing Company 38 Evergreen Dr, Portland 207-878-2337 gearybrewing.com info@gearybrewing.com Maine Beer Company 525 US Route 1, Freeport 207-221-5711 mainebeercompany.com events@mainebeercompany.com allagash.com/visit info@allagash.com

Banquet 149 Reception 149

The Casablanca Cruising Vessel is available May - Oct for ceremonies, receptions, rehearsals, company outings etc. Let the incredible sights of the Portland waterfront and lighthouses create a stunning backdrop to your event.

6,000

1

YES

399 OR LESS

Just steps from the ferry dock on Peaks Island, our family restaurant will welcome you with a classic Maine menu. Join us for an evening public lobsterbake (private available) on our seaside lawn with lobsters hauled from our boat - Patience. 100 person capacity, full bar, handicap accessible, tent available.

Banquet 100 Reception 100

-

1

YES

399 OR LESS

Banquet 250 Reception 350

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.

5,600

1

NO

400–999

Banquet 1,000 Reception 2,500

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.

25,000

2

NO

1,000 OR MORE

BREWERIES, WINE, + DISTILLERIES

Banquet 100 Reception 250

Founded in 1995 by James Beard Award winner Rob Tod, Allagash Brewing Company is a certified B Corp in Portland, Maine, crafting world class Belgian inspired beers, led by the iconic, award winning Allagash White.

10,000

4

YES

399 OR LESS

We built the Après tasting room as a singular + unique setting for the truly memorable moments of our community – and from the earliest days it has been our true pleasure to be able to host private events and be there for our people’s most special occasions.

Banquet 50 Reception 250

4,000

2

YES

399 OR LESS

Belleflower Brewing Company is a must visit spot on your next business trip to Maine. Our brewery is great to host a welcome reception for conference attendees, team-building exercises, or for relaxing after a long day at the conference.

Banquet 140 Reception 140

2,000

1

NO

399 OR LESS

The Garden at Bissell Brothers offers industrial elegance and warm brewery hospitality at Thompson’s Point. Hosting up to 130 guests (65 seated), with additional mezzanine and half-garden options, it features cocktails, beer, wine, curated catering, and a seamless, no-extra-decor event experience.

Banquet 65 Reception 130

5,800

3

YES

399 OR LESS

Banquet 150 Reception 150

New England’s First Craft Brewery. Ample parking and food trucks ideal for large outdoor events. Accommodates 45 people inside & large groups outside with tent. Fire pit and relaxing beer garden in season.

817

1

YES

399 OR LESS

Hosting a private event at Maine Beer Company provides a unique experience in a modern tasting room with views into the brewery and of our 53’ fin whale skeleton overhead. Allow our expert staff to help design a private event experience perfect for meetings, celebrations, and gatherings.

Banquet 450 Reception 250

7,000

5

YES

399 OR LESS

* Lobster icon indicates the venue offers lobster packages.

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