Events
Portsmouth Weddings & Events
Let us be a part of your Story
Consider The Hawthorn a brick-and-mortar embodiment of the Portsmouth experience. It’s a venue that’s at once historic and very much of-the-moment; a flexible, dynamic space that’s brimming with thoughtful details and trademark Portsmouth charm. When you host your wedding or event with us, you’ll be turning The Hawthorn’s vibrant past into a piece of your own history — and creating moments that will endure long into the future.
Weddings at the Hawthorn
Weddings are more than just a “big day” — they’re an opportunity to craft an indelible experience and create everlasting memories. A wedding at The Hawthorn immerses you and your guests in authentic, historic Portsmouth, whether you choose to gather for a rehearsal dinner, an intimate ceremony, a cocktail hour, a reception, or all of the above.
weddings
At a glance
- 6,000 total square feet of space
- 3,800 square feet of event space
- Available for both ceremony and/or reception
- Six hours of celebration time with extended availability until 11 p.m.
- Full catering prep kitchen
- Ability to supply your own beer, wine and liquor
- Ideally positioned in Portsmouth’s West End with easy access to plentiful restaurants, ceremony options, and guest accommodations
- Available to rent for one day or an entire weekend, depending on your needs
- Shuttle or valet parking required for events with more than 60 guests
Corporate & Social Events
at the Hawthorn
Add a little Portsmouth history to your next corporate or social celebration by hosting your colleagues or guests in our 1884 building. The space can be configured for board meetings, luncheons, lectures, networking events, award ceremonies, galas, bah mitzvahs, and more, and guests will enjoy The Hawthorn’s proximity to the best of downtown Portsmouth.
Corporate & Social Events
At a glance
- 6,000 total square feet of space
- 3,800 square feet of flexible meeting and event space
- Fully customizable, or turnkey catering and rental packages available
- Expansive space for presentations, audio-visual technology
- Full catering prep kitchen
- Ability to supply your own beer, wine and liquor
- Ideally positioned in Portsmouth’s West End with easy access to plentiful restaurants, team-building activities and guest accommodations
- Shuttle, valet, or Uber required for events with more than 60 guests
Let’s craft the perfect event together
Planning a Portsmouth wedding, corporate event or social gathering? Our event experts are at the ready. The Hawthorn will open its doors to events beginning May 1, 2025. While we’re currently undergoing extensive renovations to convert this magnificent building into an event venue, we are now hosting tours and booking events for the Spring 2025 season and beyond.