Martingale Wharf

Select services venue

The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $1,750 for off-peak dates, and $4,500 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 140 seated guests

About this venue

Perched along the picturesque Piscataqua River, Martingale Wharf is Portsmouth’s premier waterfront destination. Featuring two private event spaces for up to 50 guests and the option for a full restaurant buyout accommodating up to 200, it offers a versatile setting for any occasion. Conveniently located within walking distance of hotels and parking garages, and just minutes from I-95, it provides a central yet serene riverside escape.

Seated guest capacity

10-140

Venue type

Beaches, Waterfront Settings
Restaurants, Breweries

Venue setting

Indoor

99 Bow St W, Portsmouth, NH 03801

Our event spaces

The Balcony Suite

“The food, view and experience was fabulous!”

Tucked off the main dining area, The Balcony Suite offers privacy with elegant frosted glass doors and a spacious sliding glass door that opens to picturesque harbor views in nice weather. This versatile space accommodates up to 34 guests for a buffet-style event or 44 guests for a seated, plated dinner. *Enhance your event with our fire pits! The Balcony Suite rental includes the option to add two fire pits on our deck, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for your guests.

Guest capacity

20-44 Seated

30-50 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Farewell brunch

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Restaurant Buyout

"We could not have asked for a better place to hold our wedding reception.”

For the ultimate private event, a buyout provides exclusive access to the restaurant’s main dining room and its stunning custom-made bar, all with sweeping views of Portsmouth Harbor and the Piscataqua River. In warm weather, multiple sliding doors open to our expansive outdoor deck—the perfect spot to take in breathtaking sunsets.

Guest capacity

100-140 Seated

100-200 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

The Captain's Quarters

“The food, service, and drinks were perfect and were amazing quality. Every guest mentioned how impressed of the space they were. Excellent job!!”

The Captain’s Quarters is a stunning event space featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that open in warm weather, offering breathtaking views of Portsmouth Harbor and the Piscataqua River. This private room is equipped with its own bar, making it perfect for a lively cocktail-style reception for 40-50 guests, with high-top tables and barstool seating. For a more intimate dining experience, the space comfortably accommodates up to 34 guests for a plated dinner.

Guest capacity

10-34 Seated

40-50 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”