There's No Cure For Love Except To Marry
101 to 150 guests
Tara Levy
EVENTS DIRECTOR
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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.
Rí Rá offers a host of private banqueting choices. Our dedicated special event menus are 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!
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Starting prices
Reception:
$1,000
Ceremony:
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Bar services:
$4 per person
Catering:
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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is May-Oct and Dec.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 150
Settings
Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Destination Weddings
Food & Catering
Planning
Service Staff
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Meet the team
Tara Levy
Events Director
Meet Tara Levy, our new Event Manager! Tara has extensive experience in the event industry. She studied Sports, Entertainment and Event Management at Johnson & Wales University in Providence Rhode Island before managing a full-service bridal boutique and directing Weddings & Events at a Golf Club in Southern Maine. Tara joined the Ri Ra team in the Winter of 2023 and is excited to start planning your special event today. Reach out to Tara for more information on weddings on the waterfront in downtown Portland, Maine!
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4.9
out of 5.012 reviews
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Ri Ra is highly praised for its exceptional service, beautiful setting, and delicious food by couples who hosted events such as Sunday brunch send-off, rehearsal dinners, weddings, and bridal showers. The event manager, Tara, and staff, including Rebecca, received accolades for professionalism and attentiveness. Guests appreciated the accommodating and stress-free experience, recommending Ri Ra as a must for those seeking an authentic Portland venue with great food and service.- Top reviews
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Molly O
5.0
10/01/2024
Ri Ra was the perfect choice for our Sunday brunch send-off! The setting was great, offering a gorgeous view of the water that everyone enjoyed. All of our guests were from out of town, so it was the perfect setting to show off the beauty of Portland! Everyone working with us to plan the brunch, and everyone working during the brunch, were beyond kind and accommodating, and couldn't have been easier to work with the team there! Thank you for providing such a memorable and delightful experience for our guests. It was the perfect ending to a perfect celebration!
Chelsey W
5.0
7/25/2024
We had our rehearsal dinner and welcome party at RiRa’s upstairs this past weekend, and it was absolutely wonderful. Tara, RiRa’s Event Manager, was incredibly easy to work with. She was responsive, on top of all the details, and over the top helpful. The food, drinks and service were flawless, especially the dessert platter which we are still getting compliments on. We could not recommend RiRa more!
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Kate H
5.0
9/25/2022
We held our 130 person wedding reception upstairs RiRa and it was the absolute best venue. It was a sit down family style dinner, and the best wedding food we’ve had. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful/perfect the venue was and how delicious the food was. Lacey was amazing to work with leading up to it, the whole staff was helpful and professional the night of. If we had to do it again, we wouldn’t change a single thing at RiRa!!
Alex F
5.0
12/22/2021
We held our rehearsal dinner at RiRa’s in September 2021 and it exceeded our expectations. We decided to book the upstairs bar which was perfect for our occasion. We had about 35 guests who got to mingle at high top tables, bars seats, and their couch area by the fireplace. Rebecca worked with us when we needed to revise our menu a few times. The staff was top notch and very professional. The food was delicious, there was plenty and it was affordable. I’d highly recommend Rebecca to help guide you through the process and RiRa as a venue to host any event.
Louise G
5.0
12/22/2021
I held my daughter’s Bridal Shower at RiRa’s in May 2021 and it exceeded our expectations. Rebecca worked with me when we had to reschedule due to unforeseen circumstances and the day was wonderful. The servers were very courteous and helpful (gave me ideas on set up) and brought in an extra table I needed for games. The food was delicious, there was plenty and it was affordable. I’d highly recommend Rebecca to help guide you through the process!
Kaity M
4.0
12/22/2021
We had our rehearsal dinner at Ri Ra in May. Ri Ra hosted us in the Harbor Room, it was a perfect intimate setting for our party of about 30 with beautiful water views. They were easy to communicate with for planning purposes ahead of time and worked with our preferences for partial open bar for a set amount of time etc. Our servers were excellent, overall very happy we chose Ri Ra and would plan another gathering here in a heart beat!
Lindsey B
5.0
8/31/2018
Absolutely perfect! You will be so happy with Ri Ra! We had 80 guests and the space was absolutely perfect for it. Our guests haven't stopped talking about how perfect it was upstairs. They were all surprised at the size, modern decor, and perfection of the space upstairs! The rectangular tables in the main room were perfect, the mixed chair styles are modern and fun, and the views overlooking the water are perfection. The food was amazing, bar service was great, and the connection between the dance floor, dining room, and bar/parlor area was unique and absolutely perfect.
Suzan T
5.0
6/16/2017
Amazing wedding reception location in the heart of the Old Port! The food was perfect and the staff were super friendly. Everyone had a great time. Thank you Rebecca for your help organizing our venue details!!
DAWN
5.0
5/06/2014
I give this place an A+ because they were great! Customer service was off the chain! The room we had reserved was so cute. Food was good, drinks kept flowin, we had our own personal bar and bar tender who was so very nice and social and patient. The staff was wonderful. They even let us extend for another hour (originally it was from 5-7pm) with no problems. Everyone had a great time there. No complaints.
beth b
5.0
10/14/2013
As soon as we decided to get married in Portland, I knew I wanted to have our rehearsal at Ri Ra's so that we could invite all our guests to join us for drinks afterwards.....but, the 2nd floor bar was booked. So we looked long & hard, at Grace, at Joe's Boathouse-a bunch of other locations, but none were perfect (on the water and within walking distance of everyone's hotels)--we lucked out when Ri Ra's had a cancellation on the space we wanted! It was absolutely perfect and our bartenders Ian & Evan were amazing-we'd been their patrons previously, but seeing them at work with a large dinner party and then dealing with all our friends when they rolled in was awesome! They made everything easy, food was great, apps for the welcome party were great-everyone was happy, in their cups and having a good time. They made the night and set the tone for an amazing weekend!
Monika L
5.0
8/21/2013
We had our wedding rehearsal in the early afternoon, so we hosted our rehearsal cocktail hour immediately afterward at Ri Ra. We reserved the upstairs space, which has a great view of the water. It was great to have a private space.
Audree helped us plan a great event. She helped us decide how much food we needed to order given our 65 guests. We discussed the layout of the space, linens, and she helped to stage an area for our DJ. We meet twice prior to the event, and we were in contact via email throughout the planning process. Audree was incredibly helpful.
The Ri Ra staff were all wonderful. We offered open bar to our guests. The food was delicious; our guests raved about the crab cakes in particular.
We were looking for a more informal rehearsal, hence why we went with a cocktail hour event; however, Ri Ra also offers a more formal sit-down dining option.
We couldn't have asked for a better venue for our rehearsal.
Danielle S
5.0
10/16/2012
Audree from Ri Ra's was super-easy to work with for our rehearsal dinner. We planned the entire thing by email, since we don't live locally. It was the largest space on the water we could find without spending thousands to rent out an entire restaurant. Everyone raved about the food, the views, the room, the whole place. It is perfect, and I would recommend it to anyone. Also know of some people who've used the space for receptions as well - you really can't go wrong: great food, great drinks, great service, great views.
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Rí Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant
Tara Levy
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Events Director
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