🎉 Let’s Make Some Magic Together! 🎉
Massachusetts
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Katie Briskie
EVENT MANAGER
AWARD WINNER (1X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Let’s Make Some Magic Together!
American Flatbread Brighton is a restaurant and event space that is designed around maximizing fun. Whether it's your rehearsal dinner, or wedding reception space our spaces are where ambiance meets fun. Our venue is also perfect for hosting weekender brunch, or as informal ceremony space. We provide an atmosphere with food and services to impress your guests - Wood Fired Pizza, Bowling, Libations - this is our M.O.
With space(s) that can accommodate up to 280 of your favorite friends and family members, we come to the table with plenty of options for you to consider—looking for a cozy space with your own private bowling lanes & bar? Our private room is perfect for you! Looking for more bowling lanes for your crew? Let's reserve you our main dining room & bar!
Our Private Room:
~ 2 Private Bowling Lanes – With lanes reserved just for you and your guests you can let the good times roll -Because celebrations are better with strikes (and maybe a few gutter balls).
~ Space for 80 Guests – Room to mingle, celebrate, dance, and connect in a lively, private setting.
~ Your very own private bar dealing out signature cocktails and your favorite beers
Got a Different Vision? Oh, you're having yourself a backyard rehearsal dinner? A reception in your dream barn? Don't sweat it, we'll bring the wood-fired pizzas to you! Be sure to ask about our Pizza Truck catering services too!
We’re all about making your event fun, stress-free, and unforgettable. Ready to chat? Reach out today - let’s make it happen!
American Flatbread Brighton is a private event venue and bowling alley in Brighton, MA ideal for hosting rehearsal dinners and other pre-wedding events.
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Meet the team
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- Katie BriskieEvent ManagerTeam player & party planner
- Cormac HurleyEvent ManagerMusic lover, pizza lover - lets make your party happen
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.08 reviews
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American Flatbread Brighton is highly praised for hosting wedding events, with guests raving about the delicious wood-fired pizzas, versatile and cool venue space, and attentive staff led by Cormac, Cindy, and other team members who went above and beyond to ensure a memorable and stress-free event. The venue's affordability, unique offerings like bowling, and customizable food and drink menus cater to various preferences and dietary needs, making it a top choice for couples seeking a fun and unconventional wedding experience that guests will cherish.Review photos
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Meg S
5.0
10/01/2025
We loved working with American Flatbread for the welcome party for our wedding weekend. The flatbread flatbed pizza oven was a huge hit, and our guests raved about how amazing the ...
staff and pizza were. Cormac and his team arrived a few hours early to guarantee the pizza oven would be hot for when our guests arrived. Each pizza was hot and fresh as they made it based on need. We had 4 options to choose from and it was so delicious (my favorite was the Revolution) that there were hardly any leftovers. It was a great way to feed our 100ish guests without spending a fortune as well. Our vegan/GF guests appreciated the vegan pizza option, and even our non vegan-GF folks loved it as well. Cormac was a joy to work with and answered all of our questions throughout the process. They also supplied cutlery, plates, napkins and soft drinks. He was on top of everything as far as corresponding with our venue as well. At the end of the weekend, our venue, said that Cormac and American Flatbread were the best catering service they had worked with. I can't recommend American Flatbread enough
Response from American Flatbread Brighton on 01/30/2026
Meg - we cannot appreciate your review enough. You two were so lovely to work with and you...
r friends and family were so kind to our crew! We hope you're still coming down from the high of your special weekend. The weather, the people, the music, and the pizza (lol) are what makes these events so special. Cheers to you two <3 - Cormac & Katie
John S
5.0
8/11/2025
If we could give American Flatbread Brighton more than 5 stars, we absolutely would! Choosing this venue for our wedding reception was, without a doubt, the best decision we made. ...
From the moment we first walked in, we knew it was something special — warm, retro, effortlessly cool, and filled with the irresistible aroma of wood-fired pizza that instantly makes you smile. The space is beautifully versatile, easily tailored to fit any style or theme, and struck the perfect balance: spacious enough for all our guests, yet intimate enough to feel personal and connected. What we didn’t realize at that first visit was just how far the team would go to make our celebration truly unforgettable.
Weeks later, people are still talking about the food. The pizzas had perfect crusts and inventive toppings, the salads were fresh and flavorful, and desserts disappeared instantly. The bar featured local beers and creative cocktails.
Then there’s the team. Planning a wedding can be stressful (especially when you live across the country from your venue!), but the staff at American Flatbread Brighton made every step simple and fun. Communication was quick, clear, and friendly. They helped us customize the food and drink menu to match our tastes, accommodated dietary needs without missing a beat, and had every logistical detail under control so we could just enjoy ourselves. On the night of the event, they were somehow everywhere at once — refilling drinks, checking in to see how we were doing, keeping the party flowing — but never intrusive. It felt like they genuinely cared about us and our guests, and that kind of hospitality is priceless.
The whole evening flowed beautifully — joyful, lively, and never stiff — with everyone bowling, laughing, eating, dancing, and mingling. If you’re even considering hosting your wedding or welcome event here, do it. You’ll get an incredible space, an amazing team, and food your guests will rave about! American Flatbread Brighton didn’t just give us a venue; they gave us a celebration we’ll cherish forever. We’re so grateful to them for making our wedding reception the kind of night we’ll be smiling about for the rest of our lives.
Response from American Flatbread Brighton on 08/12/2025
Guys!!!! Our hearts are bursting with appreciation - what a lovely review and an even more...
lovely couple.
Thanks for including us in your special day & thank you for leaning IN on your ideas and for trusting us with the process & execution.
Cheers to you both<3
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Ilse D
5.0
7/02/2025
We held our wedding shower at American Flatbread Brighton and it was fantastic! We wanted something a little different and more fun than the traditional bridal shower, and this was...
the perfect venue. The private space has two lanes of bowling, a private bar, and private bathrooms. There was also plenty of easy parking for guests. We were able to set up other games, and bring in desserts from a local bakery. Cindy (and the whole team) was absolutely fantastic! She was super communicative throughout the planning process, made ordering really easy, answered all of our questions, and made sure everything was set up day-of. We really liked the different food and beverage options they had so we could cater it to our budget. A few guests also mentioned the pizza was some of the best they'd ever had! This was one of the most affordable options we looked at for our ~50 person shower. I'd recommend American Flatbread Brighton 10/10 - we had such a blast!!
Matthew O
5.0
6/24/2025
We had a great time throwing our rehearsal dinner at Brighton Bowl. Our guests had a ton of fun bowling in a unique setting; the pin-setting machine gallery in the back was also a ...
big hit. The pizza was excellent and catered to a wide range of preferences and dietary needs. The tap list was killer as always. There was plenty of space for people to mingle outside of the bowling area. We got to pick the music for the night, which made the event that much more personal. The planning team was helpful and flexible and allowed us to customize the space to best meet our needs. Such an excellent night with a friendly and professional team!
Ilana H
5.0
6/23/2025
Cindy and Cormac at American Flatbread were fabulous to work with. They made our event a success. We held the Welcome Event for our daughter’s wedding there and everyone kept com...
menting on how great a time they had. Since most of our guests were from out of town we wanted something that would provide an opportunity for people to get to know each other. The space worked perfectly with room for some to bowl, others to sit at the bar and others to sit in the dining area. The food was delicious and plentiful. They kept bringing more food as the pizzas were eaten and they were able to satisfy the many dietary restrictions of our guests. The employees were all friendly and responsive. And both Cindy and Cormac gave us comfort that all of our requirements would be met. I highly recommend this venue for a fun evening for friends and family and best of all, no one left hungry. Thank you to the professional team at American Flatbread. With Gratitude.
Response from American Flatbread Brighton on 07/01/2025
Ilana - You're so sweet! We had an absolute blast with you guys. Food, drink, and entertai...
nment are just a small parts of the evening - your group brought the room to life! Thank you for your kind words - your crew is welcome here ANYTIME!
Christopher H
5.0
4/24/2025
We wanted to do something fun and off the beaten path for our wedding and could not be happier that we chose Flatbread Brighton as our venue! We and our guests had such an amazing ...
and fun night - food was pumping out of the two huge wood burning ovens all night, drinks were flowing at the multiple bars, the lanes were open, the band had the dance floor packed - it was exactly what we envisioned.
In very, very large part our perfect night was due to the incredible staff at Flatbread Brighton, every one of whom was remarkably invested in making our night the best it could be. In particular, Cormac, the events manager, went above and beyond all reasonable expectations - from day one, he was all in on the event and worked with us to make our wedding day truly spectacular. Cormac worked with us (and some somm and chef friends) to develop a great menu and source great champagne, wine and spirits (to supplement their already great beer list); he worked with our band to select the perfect place for them to set up and maximizing the sound system (drawing on his sound engineer past); he shared ideas for how to make the most of the space and the night; he got his team excited to host us; overall he became a trusted advisor who helped us to throw the greatest party we've ever had. On the day of the wedding, Cormac had a thick binder ready to go to keep everything on track - he and the whole team at Flatbread Brighton were unbelievably organized and hospitable every step of the way. Happy to call many of them friends today.
We could go on and on, but will wrap up with this - if you want to have an unbelievably fun night in a slightly less conventional wedding venue in the hands of an incredibly capable and warm team, look no further than Flatbread Brighton. We cannot recommend it highly enough!
Response from American Flatbread Brighton on 05/12/2025
Chris - my eyes are welling! What an evening it was. Happy to just have played a small par...
t in your day - you, Janet, and your crew brought the space, the dance floor, and your ideas to life. If only we could replicate this annually...
Cheers to you two<3
Katie B
5.0
1/24/2025
We had our rehearsal dinner here and it was perfect for the casual, more laid back setting that we were looking for (and there's a fun activity to distract any family members prone...
to fighting;). Cormac was awesome and very responsive when it came to planning, and there were zero issues the night of; it all ran super smoothly! People loved the food and we still get comments about how fun of an idea it was to have the rehearsal at a bowling alley. Why not! It's also affordable! Highly recommend.
Response from American Flatbread Brighton on 01/24/2025
Kaite! Thank you for your kind words! We absolutely loved kicking off your weekend with so...
me healthy competition! Your crew is welcome here ANYTIME!
- Cormac & the AFB team
Denise W
5.0
1/18/2025
We hosted our rehearsal dinner here in September 2023 and it was perfect! We wanted a unique, laid back venue and we couldn't have asked for a better space -- tons of space, two bo...
wling lanes, and a private bar! Their pizza is amazing, and it was so great to have the bowling lanes. We had a few kids there, so it was really great to have an activity for them. They even occasionally let adults bowl, too. We also had a few guests with dietary restrictions, so it was great to be able to offer them both gluten free and dairy free pizza options. Cormac was super responsive and helpful throughout the planning process, and everyone working the night of was amazing. They regularly refreshed our pizza, so even though some people were late they still got fresh food! We are so glad we found American Flatbread. If you are looking for a fun, flexible space, I definitely recommend hosting your event here!
Response from American Flatbread Brighton on 01/21/2025
Denise - Reviews like this are what make hospitality so special. We absolutely loved hosti...
ng you and being a small part of your big weekend!
- AFB Team
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