Wedding & Wedding Weekend Events in Portsmouth, NH
A modern space for intimate weddings, welcome parties, and rehearsal dinners, accommodating up to 90 seated and 150 standing, with most events in the 40–100 guest range.
Indoor-outdoor space • Full bar • Flexible layouts • West End location
A Space Designed for Smaller, Intentional Weddings
The 801 is a modern wedding venue in Portsmouth, NH designed for intimate celebrations and full wedding weekends. With a flexible layout, indoor-outdoor flow, and a warm, industrial feel, the space adapts easily from ceremonies to receptions, welcome parties, and rehearsal dinners.
Whether you're planning a seated dinner or a more relaxed gathering, the space feels personal without being complicated.
Wedding Weekend Events at The 801
A flexible space for:
Welcome parties
Rehearsal dinners
Post-wedding brunches
Intimate receptions
Ideal for bringing everyone together before or after the main event.
Welcome Parties
Kick off the weekend with a relaxed gathering for guests arriving in Portsmouth. Cocktail-style or casual dinner formats work well for 40–100 guests.
Post-Wedding Brunches
A simple, thoughtful way to gather the next morning. Brunch menus and lighter formats make it easy for guests to reconnect before heading home.
Rehearsal Dinners
A comfortable setting for bringing family and close friends together before the main event, with flexible layouts for seated dinners or more social formats.
Intimate Receptions
For smaller weddings or couples looking for a more relaxed alternative, The 801 can host a full reception with space for dining, toasts, and dancing.
A Space That Adapts to Your Wedding
From intimate ceremonies to full receptions, The 801 is designed to adjust to your plans. Keep everything in one place or create a natural flow between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Whether you're planning a structured dinner or a more relaxed celebration, the space supports both.
Straightforward Wedding Pricing
We keep pricing simple and transparent so you can plan with confidence.
Sunday-Thursday
$1000 Room Fee
$1500 Food & Beverage Minimum
Friday & Saturday:
$1500 Room Fee
$2000 Food & Beverage Minimum
If your Food & Beverage minimum is not met, the remaining balance will be charged to your bill. The Room Fee and Food & Beverage minimum does not include NH Meals Tax of 8.5%, 20% gratuity, 8% Management Fee, or cost of labor.
Food & Drink for Your Wedding Weekend
The food at The 801 comes from JGroup restaurants, offering a range of styles that feel more like dining out than traditional catering.
From raw bar and seafood at Jumpin’ Jay’s to global street food from Street, contemporary Japanese from Nichinan, and more casual options like barbecue or brunch, menus can be matched to each part of the weekend.
Whether you're planning a rehearsal dinner, welcome party, or brunch, the approach stays flexible and grounded in restaurants your guests may already know.
What’s Included?
The 801 includes everything you need to host your wedding, with flexibility to customize based on your plans.
Indoor Facility with Private Outdoor Patio
Onsite Furniture: Table, chairs, and cocktail tables according to your floor plan selections.
Linens: Table cloths, cloth napkins, and skirts are included in your price.
Vendor Flexibility: Select from one of our several downtown restaurants, or an outside food and beverage vendor.
Onsite Restrooms: Fully stocked and maintained men’s and women’s rooms.
In addition to:
Catering Kitchen: Complete catering kitchen available for outside use (caterer must be fully insured to use kitchen).
Onsite Bar: Fully stocked bar with local craft beer and spirits (bar options vary based upon selection).
Food Truck: Parking and space available for your favorite food truck.
Designated Vendor Storage: Space for vendors to store equipment and supplies during event.
In House Audio Visual + Technology
Wireless Internet: For your guests and vendors.
Visual: Projector screen, two tv’s, and lighting.
Audio: A built in stereo system is available to play music. DJs and musicians should come prepared with their own audio equipment.
Event Coordinator
Meet & Greet Call: Idea generation, discuss vision and ideas for your event.
In-Person Walk-Through: A dedicated appointment to finalize event details including floor plans and timeline.
Dedicated Venue Coordinator: A venue coordinator to lead setup and communicate with vendors on the day of the event.
Event Staff for General Assistance: Event staff is available for general assistance, including setup, breakdown, and event service.
Capacity
90 persons seated or 150 persons standing. This includes cocktail tables according to your floor plan selections.
The Fine Print
Deposit: A deposit equal to half of the room fee is required to secure your event date. If your event is cancelled within 30 days of the event, you forfeit the deposit. The deposit is due when the contract is signed. All other charges will be due the day of the event.
Decorations: Our staff will be happy to recommend florists and décor rentals for you to use for you event. If The 801 takes on the responsibility of sourcing any equipment rentals, there will be a 20% markup on all rental charges from a local rental company of our choosing.
Flexible Layout Options
The 801 can be configured for a range of event styles, from seated dinners and ceremonies to presentation-style setups and open receptions.
Use the floorplans below to get a sense of how the space can be arranged.
Start Planning Your Wedding
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