The Hawthorn Portsmouth NH
Raw space venue
The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $15,000 for off-peak dates, and $18,000 for peak dates
Packages
Guest capacity
Up to 250 seated guests
About this venue
Our story begins in 1858 when Frank Jones arrived in Portsmouth with a dream of brewing ale. Within three decades, The Frank Jones Brewery became the largest ale producer in the country. As ale production expanded, the brewery added a cooperage and scald house to clean the barrels. Workers used scalding hot rocks to sanitize barrels because soap and water would cause them to warp. Once cleaned, the barrels were filled with Jones’ signature ales. The Hawthorn now occupies this Scald House, retaining its original red-brick walls, towering beams, and industrial windows. “Cheers,” then, has a whole new meaning at The Hawthorn. When you raise your glass at your event, you’ll be toasting in a place that’s positively brewing with Portsmouth ale-making heritage and local history.
Our event spaces
The Main Room
Let your story unfold against the backdrop of one of downtown Portsmouth’s most treasured relics.
Housed in a trademark red-brick building on the aptly named Brewery Lane, our Portsmouth wedding and event venue is in strolling distance to the heart of historic downtown Portsmouth and its storied waterfront, and offers you and your guests an experience rich in local heritage. Host the ceremony beneath our wooden beams, and then hit the town after enjoying a sophisticated cocktail reception. Either way, you and yours will be getting a true taste of Portsmouth — all weekend long.
Guest capacity
20-220 Seated
20-250 Standing
Square footage
3,800
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Room cost
Site fee is based on season
The Lounge
Historic Ambiance. Modern Amenities.
Constructed in the late 1800s, The Hawthorn is imbued with historic charm and industrial relics. As we reimagined the space, we kept its massive wooden beams, paned glass windows, and expansive red-brick walls, adding texture and elegance with sculptural brass light fixtures, luxe finishes, and velvet accents. To create a truly modern event venue, we added a full catering prep kitchen, a private host’s suite, and a statement-making 64-foot wraparound bar.
Guest capacity
20-80 Seated
20-80 Standing
Square footage
1,500
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Room cost
Site fee is based on season
The Main Room
Let your story unfold against the backdrop of one of downtown Portsmouth’s most treasured relics.
Housed in a trademark red-brick building on the aptly named Brewery Lane, our Portsmouth wedding and event venue is in strolling distance to the heart of historic downtown Portsmouth and its storied waterfront, and offers you and your guests an experience rich in local heritage. Host the ceremony beneath our wooden beams, and then hit the town after enjoying a sophisticated cocktail reception. Either way, you and yours will be getting a true taste of Portsmouth — all weekend long.
Guest capacity
20-220 Seated
20-250 Standing
Square footage
3,800
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Room cost
Site fee is based on season
The Lounge
Historic Ambiance. Modern Amenities.
Constructed in the late 1800s, The Hawthorn is imbued with historic charm and industrial relics. As we reimagined the space, we kept its massive wooden beams, paned glass windows, and expansive red-brick walls, adding texture and elegance with sculptural brass light fixtures, luxe finishes, and velvet accents. To create a truly modern event venue, we added a full catering prep kitchen, a private host’s suite, and a statement-making 64-foot wraparound bar.
Guest capacity
20-80 Seated
20-80 Standing
Square footage
1,500
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Room cost
Site fee is based on season
The Hawthorn Portsmouth NH packages
Off Peak Pricing
During the months of November through April enjoy our space at a discounted rate. Weekday and weekend event rental pricing will range between $8,000 - $12,000. Inquire for more details.
- Spacious 6,000 SF of private event space
- Generous capacity to host up to 250 guests
- Ceremony space available free of charge
- Ability to supply your own alcohol
- Customized floor plans
Available services that can be provided by The Hawthorn Portsmouth NH
Services & amenities
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/Sound
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Valet - paid
- Wheelchair accessible
Preferred vendors of The Hawthorn Portsmouth NH
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- Dream Images real life motion pictures
- My Friend’s Bakery
- Emma Lynne Photography
- Atomic Funk Project
- Connie Chen Photography
- Emie's Photo LLC
- Madisun Paige Photography
- Chelsea M Walts Photography
- Oreades Events
- Weddings with Jan
- Kurtz Weddings
Complete your dream team
- Portsmouth Photographers
- Portsmouth Beauty Professionals
- Portsmouth Bands & DJs
- Portsmouth Florists
- Portsmouth Caterers
- Portsmouth Planners
- Portsmouth Cakes & Desserts
- Portsmouth Videographers
- Portsmouth Bar Services & Beverages
- Portsmouth Officiants
- Portsmouth Event Extras
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