Rí Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant

Restaurant / Private Dining in Portland, ME. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.

• Estimated cost: $25k–$33k est. total for 120 guests
• Capacity: up to 150 guests
• Services: Dinner, Brunch
• Address: 72 Commercial St.

Located at 72 Commercial St. in Portland’s Old Port, Rí Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant is a waterfront restaurant overlooking Portland Harbor and Casco Bay. The downstairs entryway leads into the Victorian bar, which is decorated with dark wood and period wallpaper, featuring a fireplace and a structure built from salvaged Irish pub materials. Upstairs, the venue opens into modernized spaces like the Harbor Room and the Bay View Room, both featuring working fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling windows. The restaurant accommodates up to 150 seated guests or 200 standing guests, offering on-site catering of local Maine ingredients and Irish-inspired dishes with plated, buffet, family-style, and brunch options. Packages include grey and white pinstripe napkins, votive candles, and table settings alongside a multi-course menu with coffee, tea, and soft drinks, while alcohol is available for an additional charge.

Food

Catering features local Maine ingredients and Irish-inspired dishes. Options include plated multi-course meals, buffets, family-style banquets, and breakfast/brunch menus.

Packages

• Dinner Package: $70-$110 — Based on package tier (Prix-Fixe Plated, Buffet, Plated, or Banquet Style)
  Includes: Choice of soup, salad, and entrees, Soft drinks, coffee, and tea, Grey and white pinstripe cloth napkins, Silverware, table settings, and votive candles
• Brunch Package: $30-$40 — Based on breakfast menu selection
  Includes: Soft drinks, coffee, and tea, Grey and white pinstripe cloth napkins, Silverware, table settings, and votive candles

Taxes and fees

• Tax: 8%
• Gratuity: 20%
• White Linen Tablecloths: $2
• Colored Linen Tablecloths: $5
• White Linen Napkins: $0.50
• Confetti/Glitter/Sand/Damage Fee: $500

Good to know

• Food and beverage minimum spend is non-inclusive of 8% tax and 20% gratuity.
• At least 50% of the minimum spend must be spent on food.
• Room fees, linen fees, and cake cutting fees are separate from the required minimum spend.
• Guests under the age of 21 are not permitted inside the establishment after 10:00pm.
• Outside music (band, DJ, or speaker) is only permitted if the full upstairs space is rented.

Common questions

How much does a wedding at Rí Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant cost?

Based on Rí Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant's published pricing, a dinner reception for 120 guests comes to about $25,000–$33,000 in total, including the venue's own service charges, fees and tax. Your actual quote will depend on date, season, menu and final guest count.

How many guests can Rí Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant hold?

Rí Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant can host up to 150 guests seated, or 200 for a standing reception.

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