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Top Cocktail Reception Venues in Boston, MA
Harbour views or old taverns? Boston knows how to host a proper toast for your event. Picture rooftop bars overlooking the Seaport, cozy lounges near Beacon Hill, and unique hotel spaces just steps from Faneuil Hall. These drinks reception venues are all perfect for clinking glasses and sparking conversation. Whether you want minimalist and modern or classic and storied, there’s a space here that’ll make your event the best. Scroll down to start your search today.
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![Full Buyout at Howl at the Moon, Boston in Financial District, Boston, MA]()
from $2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Buyout
540 guestsHowl at the Moon, BostonFinancial District, Boston, MAOur venue provides an open floor plan, drink packages and a full catering menu - all of which can be customized to fit your needs. -
![Entire Space at Reunion BBQ in South End, Boston, MA]()
from $10000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Space
125 guestsReunion BBQSouth End, Boston, MASmoked low and slow BBQ specials await you, with signature side dishes, buttery cookies, meaty wings, and cold drinks! The space accommodates up to 125 people. -
![Tiki Dining Room & Bar at Margaritaville Restaurant - Boston in Downtown Boston, MA]()
from $2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityTiki Dining Room & Bar
150 guestsMargaritaville Restaurant - BostonDowntown Boston, MAMargaritaville Boston is a great place to gather with friends, colleagues, or clients for a meal and a few drinks before a night out in the city. The venue offers a fun, tropical-inspired atmosphere that gives groups a chance -
![Entire Venue at Tiki Rock in Financial District, Boston, MA]()
from $7500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
160 guestsTiki RockFinancial District, Boston, MAA tropical-inspired setting for tiki drinks and pan-Asian eats, Raw Bar. Tiki Rock is a modern twist on the Tiki Bars from the glory days of the 1930s. -
![Entire Venue at Crudo in North End, Boston, MA]()
from $7500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
160 guestsCrudoNorth End, Boston, MAThat's why our mission is to bring people together through food, drink, and conversation. That's why we built Crudo, a social app that allows you to order and pay for the food, drink, or venue that you need, right when you -
![Parish Hall at Emmanuel Episcopal Church Of Boston in Back Bay, Boston, MA]()
from $2000
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityParish Hall
160 guestsEmmanuel Episcopal Church Of BostonBack Bay, Boston, MAConstructed in 1906, The Parish Hall remains a meeting place for the people of Boston. This handsome room with wood paneling and a parquet floor has a stage, grand piano, and adjacent kitchen. -
![DOWN Ultra Lounge at Howl at the Moon, Boston in Financial District, Boston, MA]()
from $2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityDOWN Ultra Lounge
150 guestsHowl at the Moon, BostonFinancial District, Boston, MAHowl at the Moon features a full catering menu, drink packages, a flexible floor plan and the promise of an experience unlike any other. Our adept Event Planner will work with all budgets and group sizes to ensure your event -
![Private Room Event at Brighton Bowl in Brighton, Boston, MA]()
from $3000
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Room Event
80 guestsBrighton BowlBrighton, Boston, MAOur private room offers a luxurious and exclusive space designed to provide a premium experience for your guests. Spacious enough to comfortably accommodate up to 80 people, this room features a fully stocked bar with a wide -
![Entire Venue at Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co. in Fenway Kenmore, Boston, MA]()
from $80
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
250 guestsCheeky Monkey Brewing Co.Fenway Kenmore, Boston, MACheeky Monkey Brewing Co. is a 250-pax brewery and entertainment facility. It serves pub-style meals and has a menu featuring house-brewed beers and beverages. -
![Entire Venue at Bootleg Special in South End, Boston, MA]()
from $8000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
150 guestsBootleg SpecialSouth End, Boston, MAThe strongest emphasis here is placed on client service and the taste of cocktails. Barmen have years of experience in providing the best combinations created from the best ingredients. -
![Rhythm 'n Wraps at Rhythm 'n Wraps in Allston, Boston, MA]()
from $20
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityRhythm 'n Wraps
31 guestsRhythm 'n WrapsAllston, Boston, MAWe started as a food truck in Boston in 2013. Within a few years, we were a standout site in Cambridge at Harvard’s Science Center and the Biotech hub around MIT. -
![Semi-Private Section at Howl at the Moon, Boston in Financial District, Boston, MA]()
from $2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySemi-Private Section
100 guestsHowl at the Moon, BostonFinancial District, Boston, MAOur venue is perfect for various events, and our adept planners customize everything, from the open floor plan and drink packages to the full catering menu.
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Booking costs of drinks reception venues average $3000 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Boston, based on Tagvenue data:
| From $2500 | to $8000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $3000 | to $10000 | hire fee per event |
| From $20 | to $100 | per person |
You'll find drinks reception venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Boston, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 80 guests | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 150 and 200 guests | prices average $2500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 280 guests | prices average $10000 hire fee per event |
These are the venues within 0.4 mi from central Boston, available to book on Tagvenue:
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The Trap Lounge 2nd Floor at Trapology Boston
on 177 Tremont Street 2nd Floor - 0.3 mi from center.
Venue said: You'll have an exclusive space with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Boston. You have a variety of rental options available on-site. You choose between several packages, depending on the duration and size of your group. -
Full Buyout at Howl at the Moon, Boston
on 184 High Street - 0.3 mi from center.
Venue said: Howl at the Moon features specialty cocktails, a customizable party space, lively engaging staff and the promise of an experience unlike any other. Our adept event planners will work with all budgets and group sizes to throw... -
Entire Venue at Tiki Rock
on 2 Broad Street - 0.4 mi from center.
Venue said: We have amazing interior and outdoor seating, and a great atmosphere, and they put the perfect cocktail on your table.
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for drinks reception venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average $5000 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 150 guests |
| Event Space | prices average $2500 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 100 guests |
| Nightclub | prices average $10000 hire fee per event | typically between 380 and 480 guests |
Cheap drinks reception venues in Boston start from $2000 minimum spend per event or $165 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
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Tiki Dining Room & Bar at Margaritaville Restaurant - Boston, from $2000 minimum spend per event (up to 150 guests standing)
Venue said: Located on the second floor, the Tiki Dining Room and Bar offers groups a private space with a tropical-inspired setting. The distinctive décor creates a fun atmosphere that feels separate from the rest of the venue, making... -
West Lawn at Shirley-Eustis House, from $165 hire fee per hour (up to 150 guests standing)
Venue said: The Shirley–Eustis House is an historic house located at 33 Shirley Street, Boston, Massachusetts. -
The Trap Lounge 5th Floor at Trapology Boston, from $2900 hire fee per event (up to 45 guests standing)
Venue said: The Trap Lounge 5th Floor is a bright space with a huge window overlooking the Boston skyline. It is a private lodge that will be perfect for team-building events.
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