The Garden at Bissell Brothers

Brewery / Winery / Distillery in Portland, ME. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.

• Estimated cost: $3k–$6k est. total for 65 guests
• Capacity: up to 65 guests
• Services: Dinner
• Address: 4 Thompson's Point

Located at 4 Thompson's Point in Portland, Maine, The Garden at Bissell Brothers is situated adjacent to the brewery's flagship taproom, which occupies a historic train depot overlooking the Fore River. Filled with natural light and surrounded by greenery, this event space features an outdoor patio and hosts both wedding ceremonies and receptions. The venue accommodates up to 65 guests for a seated reception or up to 130 standing guests. Standard packages include dinnerware, tables, chairs, candles, setup, and cleanup, alongside a buffet service featuring an appetizer hour and an entrée hour. All beverages are billed on consumption, and hosts have the option to upgrade the dining package to passed appetizers.

Food

Catering packages range from $35 to $65 per person. Standard service is buffet style, with an option to upgrade to passed appetizers for $250.

Packages

• Catering Packages: $35-$65 — Based on selected package tier. Desserts can be added for $7/pp.
  Includes: Appetizer Hour, Entrée Hour, Standard buffet service, Dinnerware, tables, chairs, candles, and setup/cleanup

Taxes and fees

• Gratuity: 20%
• Maine Sales Tax: 8%
• Labor Fee: $50-$75/hour
• Outside Dessert Fee: $100
• Passed Appetizers Upgrade: $250

Good to know

• Booking minimum of 2 hours for The Garden, 1 hour for The Half Garden.
• Half Garden booking is unavailable on Fridays & Saturdays during peak season (June - September & December).
• Half Garden buyouts booked on Mondays or Tuesdays are upgraded to the full Garden by default.
• Final catering order and guest count must be submitted 3 weeks before the event.
• Complimentary 1-hour setup and 1-hour breakdown included before and after contracted event time.

Common questions

How much does a wedding at The Garden at Bissell Brothers cost?

Based on The Garden at Bissell Brothers's published pricing, a dinner reception for 65 guests (65 is its listed limit) comes to about $3,000–$6,000 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 The Garden at Bissell Brothers hold?

The Garden at Bissell Brothers can host up to 65 guests seated, or 130 for a standing reception.

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