Weddings
Lexi Foster Photography
Weddings at the Hawthorn
Celebrate your wedding amidst the warm brick walls of The Hawthorn, where history and modern design intertwine to create a setting of timeless beauty. Once part of the storied Frank Jones Brewery, this reimagined space offers an atmosphere that feels both romantic and refined—an unforgettable backdrop for a celebration filled with connection, love, and joy.
Tailored Ways to Celebrate
At The Hawthorn, couples select from two approaches to planning their wedding. Reserve the venue for exclusive private use and treat the space as your canvas, or select our Signature Wedding Package, which includes the venue, event planning, catering, tables, chairs, linens, bar service, and guest transportation. We set a flawless foundation; you shape the vision – curating florals, photography, design, and entertainment to reflect your distinctive style.
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 60” 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 Portsmouth’s 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’s a living chapter of the city’s unfolding story. Every gathering here adds new meaning to old walls, reflecting how history deepens when more voices are welcomed into it. Rooted in tradition and shaped by progress, The Hawthorn embraces all people and all kinds of love. This is a space where your story helps write what comes next – in a house built on belonging.
Let’s craft the perfect Wedding together
Planning a Portsmouth wedding, corporate event or social gathering? Our event experts are at the ready. The Hawthorn opened its doors in June 2025, ready for private events of all kinds.
