Baby Shower Venue
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Baby Showers at the Hawthorn
Welcoming a new arrival is one of life's great joys, and The Hawthorn offers a beautiful place to celebrate it. Set within the warm brick walls of a reimagined 19th century brewery in Portsmouth's West End, our venue brings elegance and warmth to a baby shower, whether you are gathering a small circle of close friends or hosting the whole extended family. From a sun-filled brunch shower to an afternoon celebration under soaring ceilings, the space adapts to the tone you have in mind. A flexible floor plan leaves room for a grazing table, a gift display, games, and a dessert spread, while the lounge and curved bar give guests a comfortable place to gather. Whether intimate or grand, traditional or contemporary, a Bar mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah at The Hawthorn is shaped around your family's vision, a day that reflects your values, your story, and the remarkable young person being celebrated.
Tailored Ways to Celebrate
At The Hawthorn, hosts shape the day around their own vision. Reserve the space and bring in your preferred caterer, baker, and florist, or lean on our optional catering, bar, and linen package to keep planning simple. Our subdividable floor plan means the room can feel intimate for a smaller gathering or open and airy for a larger crowd.
Our event team works alongside you and your vendors from the first conversation, coordinating the details so you can focus on the guest of honor. Explore our private events options to see how the space comes together.
The Venue
At a glance
- Exclusive use of the venue for the entire day and evening.
- 6,000 total square feet of space
- 3,800 square feet of event space, subdividable for smaller events
- Available for both ceremony and/or reception
- A Gatsby style lounge and sweeping, curved bar with seating for 18 overlooking the event space.
- A mix of 60β round and rectangular farm tables paired with our signature black wooden willow chairs
- Full catering prep kitchen
- Ability to supply your own beer, wine and liquor
- Built-in surround audio
- Ideally positioned in Portsmouthβs West End with easy access to plentiful restaurants, ceremony options, and guest accommodations
let us be a part of your story
Steeped in Portsmouth's rich past, The Hawthorn is more than a venue, it is a living chapter of the city's unfolding story. Once part of the legendary Frank Jones Brewery, once one of the largest ale producers in the country, the building has been thoughtfully reimagined for the modern host while keeping its original architecture, exposed brick, and hard-won character intact. There is something lovely about welcoming a new life inside a space with such a long story of its own. When the celebration winds down, downtown Portsmouth is just steps away, full of restaurants, boutique hotels, and things to explore.
Letβs craft the perfect Baby Shower together
Planning a baby shower in Portsmouth or the New England Seacoast? Our team is ready to help you celebrate the mom-to-be in style. Get in touch to start planning.
