Oxbow Brewing Company Reviews
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4.9 out of 5 rating
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Callie F. Sent on 11/04/2023Oxbow made our unfussy but stylish fall wedding in Western Maine a reality, even in the rain
When we got engaged, Oxbow was the first place that jumped to mind as our venue because we loved the idea of getting married somewhere we already loved spending time at. It also seemed like the perfect place for a wedding that we didn't want to feel too fussy but didn't comprise on a stylish ambiance or great food. Our past interactions with the staff at Oxbow also made us feel like we'd be in good hands -- and that couldn't have been more true. Rebecca and her team were so friendly, communicative and thoughtful; they took most of the the stress out of planning our event, even when we realized that it was going to rain in the days leading up to our wedding in late October. Before we even reached out, they had ideas for how to adjust our plans for the weather, prepped the venue to combat any mud, and in the end, the weather didn't put a damper on the celebration at all. For a venue that we partially chose for its outdoor space, it's a real testament to Oxbow that we still had such a great time in the drizzle, especially under the big pavilion that we lit up with lights and candles, and inside the cozy, rustic restaurant. (Our guests loved it too!) We love that we got married at a place that we can return to for a beer and a pizza all year round, and would totally recommend it to other couples. 11/10. -
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Allison Sent on 08/22/2023Wedding of our dreams!
We loved the Oxbow beer garden as customers before choosing it as our wedding venue, and the staff's flexibility and personableness ultimately helped us decide to get married there.
Throughout the process, working with Rebecca was a dream – she was always available to answer questions, especially as our vision was different than what other couples had done there in the past. She worked with us and our vendors every step of the way, and on the day of, everything came together exactly as we'd envisioned. The staff was incredibly friendly, attentive and organized, and multiple guests commented on how great they were throughout the night. The food was amazing, the bars and buffets never had long lines, and the entire day went off without a hitch, despite some unexpected rain storms that the staff handled swiftly and professionally.
I can't say enough good things about the team here and their dedication to making our wedding dreams come true. Thank you to Rebecca and all the Oxbow staff! -
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Treva D. Sent on 07/20/2023
Beautiful event space in downtown Portland!
Great beer, great staff, great place! My husband and I are so glad we chose Oxbow for our wedding because they made it so easy! All we had to arrange ourselves was catering and a photographer (and even then, Oxbow staff met the vendors and coordinated all the drop offs and set up). Oxbow handled staffing, the bar, beverages, flowers, ambiance, tables, AV equipment, set up, clean up, and more, all included in the event space price! They were easy to work with and made accommodations for our budget and event specifications. Highly recommend for a good beer on a summer afternoon or to host the event of your dreams! -
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Melissa Sent on 11/04/2023Highly Recommend !
Warm hospitality, smooth event execution, delicious food/beverage and rustic ambience are the hallmarks of a wedding at Oxbow Beer Garden. My husband Erik and I highly recommend this venue - you will not regret it! -
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Gaby L. Sent on 11/02/2023
Incredible venue!
My husband and I had our rehearsal dinner at the Oxbow Beer Garden in Oxford and we couldn't recommend this venue more for either a rehearsal dinner or a wedding! Rebecca and her entire team were SO helpful every step of the way and made every single moment of the night so special. Our event was an absolute dream! Between the florals the venue supplied and the incredible food that was served every single guest, including ourselves, were totally blown away. Our event was back in June and we still have family who tell us how spectacular our rehearsal dinner was!
Also, and very importantly, the beer + drinks were so incredible! Overall, this is a 10/10 location to have a wedding or rehearsal dinner - the team at Oxbow will go above and beyond to make your dreams come true!! -
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Luisa L. Sent on 12/01/2022Oxbow Portland Welcome Party
We had our wedding welcome party at Oxbow in Portland and it was the perfect spot! Planning a big event with Oxbow was super easy, Rebecca was amazing to work with. Our guests loved the space and the beer! We also had Duck Fat frites from the shack, which were a huge hit! Would HIGHLY recommend having your wedding or event here. -
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Tom Sent on 02/05/2023Everything was Awesome!
We had our wedding at Oxbow Blending & Bottling in September, and it was everything we had hoped for and more! From the very beginning, our coordinator was super helpful in answering all of our questions. Wedding planning is stressful, but Rebecca kept everything extremely organized and worked with all of our vendors to ensure every detail was covered. On the day of our wedding, everything went incredibly smoothly. The whole Oxbow team, including our day-of coordinator, Courtney, was really great and made sure our guests enjoyed the day. The venue itself is so much fun (also the beer is great), and we’re so happy we got married in a place we can visit for years to come. We had an absolute blast and cannot recommend Oxbow enough! -
Jennifer L. Sent on 02/06/2023
Fall Wedding at Oxbow
My husband and I were lucky enough to have our dream wedding at the Oxbow Beer Garden. The staff, venue and whole day was full of fun and relaxation which is hard to imagine on such a big day but Rebecca who we worked with directly with made sure her staff and herself were always there with a smile on and making sure everything went perfect. I cannot recommend Oxbow enough for your wedding. It was everything we could have ever asked and dreamed for! -
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Laura S. Sent on 12/21/2022It was a dream
This review is actually for the Portland, ME, location- Oxbow Blending & Bottling, but there isn't a setup for that location on this site, just wanted to be clear for anyone reading!
We could not have been happier with our wedding reception at Oxbow in Portland. Rebecca was so helpful and patient with us in initial planning and as we threw questions at her for 6 months leading up to the day. Staying in touch with us after our initial query is what really led us to pulling the trigger to start planning and ultimately led to us booking the date in October that I really wanted. The decorations we provided, setup we requested, and plans for the event were executed flawlessly by Courtney and Josh, despite my being difficult to keep on track while dancing the night away! There was also some confusion with my family members who were trying to help us get all rentals/decorations delivered (they tried to deliver them to the wrong Oxbow, which gave us all a good laugh), and the Oxbow staff were very helpful as those family members called them as well. They really went above and beyond at every opportunity. We utilized the “bulk” flower relationship they have with Broadturn Farm, which turned out above our expectations (the colors were exactly what we wanted even though they were not contractually obligated to do that)- Rebecca helped coordinate drop-offs of extra flowers etc. with Angela, and it all went exactly to plan. Everyone had such a wonderful time at the reception, continues to talk about how wonderful the venue was, and we can’t thank Oxbow enough for pulling it off. -
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Stephanie S. Sent on 11/23/2022Brewery wedding of our dreams!
Oxbow Blending & Bottling has a perfect location nestled off of Washington Avenue on Portland’s East End neighborhood. We had the fall brewery wedding of our dreams here on 10.09.22. Plethora of airbnbs in the area allowed us to get ready close by, pop over to the Eastern Promenade for photos and then right down to Oxbow: we rented a trolly. We were taken care of from the moment we initiated contact with Rebecca. Our emails never went unanswered and we had an overall flawless experience. I would highly recommend Oxbow to fulfill your fellow brewery wedding dreams. cheers! -
Allison H. Sent on 12/04/2022
Dream Reception!
Oxbow was so great to work with in planning and hosting our fall wedding reception. Rebecca was always responsive and a pleasure to work with throughout the planning process. Oxbow was able to bring my vision to life on our reception day and I couldn't have been more impressed with their staff. Everything ran so smoothly and seamlessly. The drinks, apps and pizza were all delicious. We truly had our dream reception at Oxbow - it's the perfect venue for the non-traditional couple. We love that the Beer Garden is a place we can always return to and remember such an amazing night. Thank you Oxbow!
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Thomas T. Sent on 10/06/2022The perfect venue for a unique Maine wedding
Oxbow hosted my wedding (150 guests) with ease. Their staff is world class and carry themselves with utmost professionalism and we very kind to all of our guests. We have received countless compliments from our guests about how great the food and beer were and also how beautiful the venue was. Rebeca's dedication to making our day perfect was tremendous. She truly went above and beyond to ensure that everything was exactly how we envisioned it. The onsite rental property was the perfect spot for the wedding party to get ready and a very convenient feature about hosting your wedding there. The layout and design of the rental space was very well thought out with a good sized bathroom, large open kitchen area with nice appliances, three bedrooms and a comfy living room area If you are looking for a stress free, fun, and laid back wedding this is the place to do it. I cannot sing their praises loud enough. -
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Amy Sent on 10/04/2022
A perfect, intimate wedding in such a special place!
We rented the Oxbow Beer Garden pavilion for a small summer wedding — it was everything we hoped for and more! Food, drinks, and location were all absolutely perfect! Pricing was reasonable, and the staff was friendly, accommodating, and attentive. We were able to use the field on the property for a small, secluded, and photogenic ceremony. They also allowed us to bring a few of our own decorations to add to the pavilion, which already has pretty string lights. Oxbow had the pavilion set up for us before our start time with a private bar with a great selection of cans, wine, and cocktails. Appetizers for our cocktail hour were also ready for us right away. For dinner, we had a great selection of pizzas and kale caesar salad. The flexible timing and quality of the food was excellent! The staff even offered a small sound system for us to use for a few wedding speeches and dance music. Even though the rest of the beer garden was open to the public during our party, we didn’t really notice — it felt like a private venue! I highly recommend this venue if you have a small event (45 guests or less). Rebecca was very helpful and made it easy to host a beautiful celebration with minimal stress and planning on our part. -
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Justin V. Sent on 06/02/2022
Professional staff and a stress-free experience
We were married at Oxbow Blending and Bottling in Portland, ME on 05/07/22. Our experience was excellent. The venue looked amazing and the staff was very friendly and attentive. We had to postpone our wedding for six months and Oxbow was very accommodating and helpful throughout that process. Rebecca was great to work with. She was very responsive and always willing to speak with us about any questions or concerns. Everything went perfectly, it was exactly what we wanted. We could not have asked for a better team to work with!! -
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Emma K. Sent on 01/14/2022Oxbow made our day perfect.
Oxbow is the BEST. We were lucky to have our wedding here and I would not change a thing about our day. They made planning a wedding easy. Everyone we worked with was incredible and our wedding day was incredible. We walked into the venue and it was set up even better than I could have anticipated. Every guest was raving about. how friendly, fun, and helpful the staff was. I can't recommend Oxbow enough. -
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Hannah L. Sent on 09/21/2021Thank You Oxbow for a Dream Celebration
We celebrated our wedding in August 2021 at Oxbow Beer Garden in Oxford, ME with about 110 people. Oxbow - both the space and the staff - was amazing. The space was beautiful and their staff decorated it with seasonal flowers. (We hired a separate florist for a few smaller things.)
During our event, Oxbow supplied all of the food. During cocktail hour we had charcuterie, veggies, and their fantastic pizza. (This is coming from a New Yorker who has tried many types of pizza over 15 years of research.) Our dinner was served buffet-style with chicken/fish/veggie options and salads, all of which were delicious. Of course, they also included their amazing beer, along with wines, and some mixed drinks.
The staff was absolutely amazing. Much to our dismay, a hurricane decided to make an appearance on our wedding day (we know we know, rain on your wedding day is a blessing!). The Oxbow staff quickly adjusted. They changed the plan for where they thought food should be set up, donned ponchos and other raingear, and with positive spirits got our guests food in both a timely and remarkably dry fashion (calling tables up one-by-one)! They did all of this with smiles and friendliness At the end of the evening, they came out to dance with us and we couldn't have been happier.
Everything ran extremely smoothly. In weddings, something always goes wrong but none of the things that stressed us out that day had ANYTHING to do with Oxbow. When the bride showed up, they even led her to a little bridal suite, saved the cake for us to take home, and did things like help coordinate the tent and wedding canopy set up and set up a guest book. Much credit goes to Rebecca, the event coordinator, and Birch, one of the co-owners.
Not only will we continue to come to Oxbow on the regular for our pizza and beer needs but we are so thrilled to be able to remember it as the place we got married. We give Oxbow our highest recommendation for throwing an event. And even if you aren’t throwing an event, we highly recommend coming to Oxbow’s Beer Garden for pizza and beer. -
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