Upstairs Dining. Photo Credit: Whitney J. Fox Photography
Wedding Couple Dancing. Photo Credit: Trina Dinnar Photography
Event Space. Photo Credit: Whitney J. Fox Photography
Dancing at Wedding. Photo Credit: Trina Dinnar Photography
Event Space. Photo Credit: Ri Ra Portland
Tables for Event. Photo Credit: Ri Ra Portland
Wedding Couple Cutting Cake. Photo Credit: Focus Photography
Ri Ra Wedding. Photo Credit: Focus Photography

Ri Ra Irish Pub & Restaurant

Situated in the historic Old Port, Rí Rá is a beautiful pub and restaurant in a captivating setting. Our venue overlooks the Portland Harbor with floor to ceiling windows offering a 180 degree view of the numerous quaint islands that are dotted across the bay. Rí Rá Portland is a ‘tale of two cities’.

About Us

Downstairs, as you enter, you are led back in time to a hundred years ago to the peaceful and cozy atmosphere of a traditional Irish pub. Upstairs is a modern, refurbished space, very much in keeping with its New England charm. We like to say that when you are downstairs you are in Dublin, when you are upstairs, you are very much in Portland! Our venue is a series of extremely flexible interlocking spaces, allowing us to host events of all styles and ambiances. Rí Rá has a wide selection of menu packages for you to choose from or work with our Event Manager to tailor the menu and meet your individual need.

The Upstairs at Ri Ra can host up to 150 guests for a a seated meal and up to 200 guests for a cocktail reception and makes a great location for a wedding. Whether you are looking for casual or elegant, large or small, we have everything you need to exceed your expectations!

The seating upstairs includes a mixture of standard white chairs, cushioned chairs, high-top chairs, banquette, couch seating and bar stools. The room rental fee includes the use of a private bar, a mixture of round and rectangle tables, silverware, table settings and votive candles.

Plan Your Event:

Function Rooms
4
Theater Capacity
40
Classroom Capacity
40
Banquet Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
200

Amenities:

  • Hours of Operation: 11:00 am-1:00 am
  • Outside Dining
  • Water View
  • Kid-Friendly
  • Live Music: Often
  • Open Year-Round
  • Full Bar
  • Happy Hour
  • Open Daily

Types of Food:

  • American
  • Seafood
  • Pub/Lite Fare
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten Free