We may not have invented the “Party”, but here at Rí Rá Portland, we sure have perfected it.
We cater for all kinds of parties in our location, from an informal get together with old friends or work colleagues to weddings, birthday and bachelorette parties. Whatever you have in mind, we have the spaces and people to make it a memorable event.
The Harbor Room is a bright and private room, with a working fireplace that adds to the warmth and intimacy of the space. The room offers stunning views of the harbor and can comfortably accommodate 32 seated for a buffet meal, 40 seated for a plated meal, and 45 guests standing. The Harbor Room is complete with Wi-Fi and A/V capabilities.
The Upstairs Bar area offers large comfortable couches, a mixture of high-top tables, bar seats, couches and a fireplace. It is the ideal spot for a casual cocktail style reception. The Upstairs Bar can accommodate up to 30 guests seated and 55 guests for a cocktail reception. The Upstairs Bar offers three flat screen TV’s with A/V capabilities.
The Parlor is complete with banquette, couch and bar seating and can accommodate 26 guests seated or 35 guests for a cocktail style reception. The Parlor is equipped with a flat screen TV with A/V capabilities.
The Bay View Room offers dramatic views of the harbor with floor to ceiling windows. With a working fireplace, The Bay View Room is perfect for larger events and can accommodate 56 guests for a buffet meal, 65 guests for a plated meal, or 50 guests for a cocktail style event.
The Upstairs at Rí Rá boasts harbor views and can accommodate 150 guests for a seated meal or up to 200 for a cocktail-style reception. Our upstairs is a dynamic and flexible space that can host a wide variety of configurations to best suit your needs.
Food and drink is at the heart of any Irish wedding and with our warm Irish hospitality, your wedding at Rí Rá will be an experience not to be missed. Whether it’s an intimate occasion or a larger event we can guarantee that your day will be special, memorable and unique. Born in Ireland and meticulously restored here in Portland, Maine, Rí Rá brings you an unrivalled authentic Irish experience that you and your guests will remember long after you leave Maine.
We offer a host of private event choices. Our dedicated special event menu is inspired by the best in traditional Irish cuisine and classic bistro preparations. Whether your wedding plan is simply an hors d’oeuvres and cocktail reception or full course dining, we can tailor a menu to suit your needs. We also cater for those all important pre-wedding celebrations; bachelorette parties and rehearsal dinners.
Situated in the historic Old Port, Rí Rá is a beautiful pub and restaurant in a captivating setting. Our venue overlooks the Portland Harbor with floor to ceiling windows, offering a 180-degree view of the numerous quaint islands that are dotted across the bay. With working fireplaces for the cooler months and air conditioning and fans for the warmer months, our goal is to provide an exceptional meeting experience in a unique and cozy atmosphere. Our two meeting room spaces can be setup in a variety of styles based upon your needs.
You can download a copy of our Meetings Fact Sheet or get a quote, by using the links below. If you’d prefer to speak to someone about your meeting or event, contact our events team: events@rira.com
What makes you happy, makes Event Manager Rebecca Warner happy.
I can't thank you enough. The brunch went beautifully, the room looked great & the staff was amazing. Everyone was thrilled with the food selection & presentation. You did a fabulous job.
BE, Aug 17
Our experience at Rí Rá was fantastic! Thank you to everyone there for making our guests feel so welcome, you and your team really made it a wonderful evening.
DJ
Perfect! Our event experience was absolutely perfect with Rebecca during the planning process and Spencer on the day-of. The space looked amazing, the staff were friendly and accommodating. Thank you!
AM
Location is beautiful & unique. Servers were very friendly and attentive. The food was the best buffet I may have ever had! Great venue for our business meeting and presentation for us and our guests.
ME
A truly excellent venue for a party! The Rí Rá team is terrific-helpful, professional, friendly and fun! Thank you so much!
JB
I wanted to personally tell you I was very pleased with everything at our recent bridal shower. Everything promised was delivered. I enjoyed working with Rebecca, she couldn't have been more friendly!
DD