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Bissell Brothers is a craft brewery and wedding venue in Portland, Maine. Brothers Noah and Peter Bissell conceived the idea for the brewery in 2011 in the rural central Maine town where they grew up. Combining Noah’s passion for craft brewing with Peter’s industry savvy, the brothers hit the ground running, opening their first taproom in 2014. Since then, Bissell Brothers has become a standout in a city known for its excellent craft breweries. Celebrate your special day at one of the premier breweries in New England.

Facilities and Capacity

The venue is situated in a 100-year-old former railcar repair building on Thompson’s Point Peninsula, overlooking the Fore River. The space has been transformed from a run-of-the-mill industrial building into a modern loft-style destination. Houseplants and wall art complement exposed beams, ducts, and red-brick walls, with high ceilings that add to the brewery’s open feel. Bissell Brothers can accommodate both intimate and larger wedding receptions, welcome parties, and cocktail hour-type gatherings.

Services Offered

Bissell Brothers offers the full range of its acclaimed beverages for craft beer-loving guests. In addition to cocktails and wine, wedding-goers can sip stouts, lagers, IPA's, and sours at the full-service bar while listening to the couples’ choice of wedding entertainment. The kitchen team is happy to work with newlyweds to cook up a menu featuring charcuterie, a raw bar, deliscious entrees, and plenty of plant-based options, all made in-house. Bissell Brothers is pleased to supply and set up audio/visual equipment. The event coordination team works closely with each couple to meet any additional needs wherever possible. Craft beer enthusiasts and non-drinking guests alike will have a ball celebrating your wedding day at Bissell Brothers’ Portland taproom.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$9,958

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Dessert
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

60

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Brewery
Historic Building
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Planner

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February

Reviews of Bissell Brothers Brewery

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The reviews for Bissell Brothers' wedding venue are overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the venue's elegant and whimsical atmosphere, exceptional service, delicious food, and wide selection of craft beers and cocktails. Guests praised the helpful and friendly staff, particularly events and catering coordinators, Niko and Phil. The space itself, described as stunning and beautifully designed, required minimal additional decorations. The venue's modern yet timeless feel, along with its fantastic beer selection, unique menu, and cozy atmosphere, created an unforgettable wedding experience. The reviews highly recommend Bissell Brothers for any special event or celebration.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The reviews for Bissell Brothers' wedding venue are overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the venue's elegant and whimsical atmosphere, exceptional service, delicious food, and wide selection of craft beers and cocktails. Guests praised the helpful and friendly staff, particularly events and catering coordinators, Niko and Phil. The space itself, described as stunning and beautifully designed, required minimal additional decorations. The venue's modern yet timeless feel, along with its fantastic beer selection, unique menu, and cozy atmosphere, created an unforgettable wedding experience. The reviews highly recommend Bissell Brothers for any special event or celebration.

Gabi
Gabi Sent on 04/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Super Duper Party!

We hosted a large holiday party here and had an incredible experience. Niko was super easy to work with - understood our budget and our vision and worked to keep within it. A few things that were above and beyond - everyone was extremely impressed with the delicious food. I also loved the ambiance, sound system and thoughtful touches throughout the venue. Most importantly, the bartenders did a great job being speedy and friendly - making sure all our guests had an excellent time. We would absolutely work with Bissell Brothers again - you won't go wrong!
N
Nicholas Sent on 12/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding at Bissell Brothers

Our experience with Bissell Brothers was excellent. The venue is elegant and whimsical. Niko is a dream to work with. He is both professional and comfortable. He was very flexible and realistic about our wants and needs. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and kind. The catering is incredible. Our guests still rave about the food from our wedding. I would not change a thing about our experience with Bissell Brothers.
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 11/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

BB Team is excellent to work with!

The Perfect Wedding at Bissell Brothers
Our wedding at The Garden at Bissell Brothers was an absolute dream! From the moment we stepped on site, we were in awe of how the Garden’s rustic charm, vibrant atmosphere, and stunning design created the perfect backdrop for our special day. The combination of industrial elegance and cozy, intimate vibes made it the ideal venue for our celebration.
The team at Bissell Brothers was amazing – professional, friendly, and truly dedicated to making our wedding day flawless. We especially loved how the staff went out of their way to make sure our guests had a fantastic experience.
And the beer – wow! The variety of craft beers brewed on-site was a huge hit with our guests. The food was equally fantastic, with a perfect blend of local flavors and comforting favorites, all expertly prepared by their talented catering team.
We loved how the venue felt both modern and timeless, offering a unique experience that set our wedding apart.
We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect venue to celebrate our love. Bissell Brothers truly made our wedding day unforgettable, and we highly recommend it to anyone looking for a one-of-a-kind celebration with great food, fantastic beer, and a relaxed yet chic atmosphere!
K
Kelsey Sent on 11/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Book the Garden at Bissell Brothers, you'll love it!

We can say with 100% certainty, that booking the Garden at Bissell Brothers was the best choice for our day! We wanted a casual celebration with great food, drinks, and service and they delivered above and beyond our expectations.

The food & drinks: Everyone knows Bissell Brothers for their amazing beers, but they also have great cocktails, wine, and non-alcoholic options. Their food is top notch! Our family and friends are still raving about the arancini, steak & chicken parm sandwiches, and the chocolate chip cookies. Every single thing we ordered was incredible. Our only regret is not ordering more!

The staff: Throughout the lead-up to and planning of our event, Niko the events coordinator & Phil the catering coordinator were so helpful answering questions via email and phone, making sure we had everything we needed, and helping to come up with a great menu for our guests. All of the other front and back of house staff provided incredible service, were super on top of everything, incredibly friendly, and our guests loved them!

The space: The Garden at Bissell Brothers is a stunning private space attached to the main brewery. We did not bring in any additional decorations, there was no need! We also took some private photos in the space before our guests arrived, the lighting was great throughout the afternoon and evening. We also rented a microphone through Bissell and they set-up our custom spotify playlist to play throughout the evening.

We would highly highly recommend booking with Bissell Brothers, the service, food, drinks, and beautiful space made for an incredible day!
Nathan
Nathan Sent on 10/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Welcome Party/Rehearsal Dinner

We had our welcome party/rehearsal dinner at The Garden at Bissell Brothers, and it was an awesome experience from start to finish! They've done an amazing job transforming an old industrial space into a beautiful, cozy, and inclusive hub for all!

Starting with the drinks, they offered their normal array of delicious craft beer, but they also had a full bar with alcohol, wine, and plenty of N/A options for kiddos and non-drinkers. Our guests really appreciated having those options!

Next, and most importantly, was the food. The Catering Manager, Phil, was flexible and determined while curating a menu that everyone enjoyed. He was also mindful of preparing the right amount of food for the number of people we had, which didn't seem to be a thought at other places. We sampled food at 3 different spots before Bissell, and none were really even comparable. It was clear to us that Bissell was mindful about sourcing fresher ingredients, instead of just price gauging generic options from a food supplier (which is what the other places we got info and samples from seemed to do).

Finally, the staff really helped make this event special for us. Everyone was friendly, and seemingly enjoyed the party going on around them. Niko, the Events Manager, was by our side from day 1 of the inquiry. He kept an open line of communication the whole time, and did whatever he could to keep the stress off of us. He attended the event from start to finish, which allowed us to fully enjoy the company of our friends and family; all the while keeping us on track to accomplish the things we needed to. The value of having someone like that cannot be overstated. Bonus: they have a house PA system, so setting up music, making announcements, speeches, etc. were incredibly easy to deal with.

Soon after leaving we both had the thought, "Should we have just done the whole wedding there?!" It was a great night, and the entire Bissell team helped make that happen. We will definitely be back for future events, and gatherings. Thanks Team Bissell!
K
Katie Sent on 04/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Company Holiday Party

Bissell was the perfect spot for our company holiday party! Niko was great to work with to plan the event, and the whole Bissell staff night of was fantastic. The vibe, food, and of course the beer, were all amazing! 5 stars all the way!
Will
Will Sent on 04/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Holiday Party Excellence

My company, Air & Water Quality, hosted is annual holiday party at BBB. The food, service, communication and venue were excellent! I could not reccomend them more. We asked to reserve a spot for next year before the party ended.
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Awards

7
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner

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Bissell Brothers Brewery frequently asked questions

Bissell Brothers Brewery includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Bissell Brothers Brewery includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Bissell Brothers Brewery includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Bissell Brothers Brewery for wedding events is known for:
  • Brewery
  • Historic Building
  • Restaurant
Bissell Brothers Brewery offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Bissell Brothers Brewery offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Bissell Brothers Brewery offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
Bissell Brothers Brewery offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
Bissell Brothers Brewery is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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