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About The 801 Event Venue
The 801 Event Venue brings venue services to weddings across Manchester and the Lakes Region, New Hampshire, working from Portsmouth. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as The Hawthorn Wedding & Events, Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Hotels near The 801 Event Venue
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Portsmouth, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Port Inn
- Fairfield Inn Portsmouth Seacoast
- Best Western Plus
- Holiday Inn Portsmouth
- Howard Johnson by Wyndham Portsmouth
- Anchorage Inns & Suites
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
No reviews yet. Only couples who book The 801 Event Venue through Lazo can leave one, and it’s the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Manchester
How much do wedding venues cost in Manchester?
Venue pricing in Manchester spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Manchester?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Manchester weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, March, September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34° | 17° | 17% | 3:52 PM | 4:36 PM |
| Feb | 37° | 19° | 21% | 4:37 PM | 5:17 PM |
| Mar | 46° | 27° | 19% | 6:14 PM | 6:52 PM |
| Apr | 59° | 38° | 23% | 6:50 PM | 7:28 PM |
| May | 70° | 48° | 24% | 7:21 PM | 8:02 PM |
| Jun | 79° | 58° | 27% | 7:43 PM | 8:26 PM |
| Jul | 84° | 64° | 22% | 7:40 PM | 8:22 PM |
| Aug | 82° | 62° | 20% | 7:09 PM | 7:47 PM |
| Sep | 75° | 54° | 19% | 6:18 PM | 6:55 PM |
| Oct | 62° | 42° | 21% | 5:24 PM | 6:03 PM |
| Nov | 50° | 33° | 19% | 3:39 PM | 4:22 PM |
| Dec | 39° | 24° | 20% | 3:25 PM | 4:11 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Manchester Airport (4.4 mi from Manchester). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Manchester.
Getting to Manchester
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MHT Manchester-Boston Regional Airport | 4 mi | 5 min |
| PSM Portsmouth International Airport at Pease | 32 mi | 50 min |
| BOS Boston Logan International Airport | 49 mi | 1 hr 10 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 48 mi | 60 min |
| Providence | 81 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Hartford-New Haven | 116 mi | 2 hr 20 min |
| New York City | 202 mi | 4 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Manchester; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 801 Islington St Ste 12, Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA
- Where
- Portsmouth · 35 miles east of central Manchester
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Caterers · Wedding Rentals
- In Manchester
- One of 144 wedding venues we list · 11 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (603) 431-7500
- Website
- Visit site
From The 801 Event Venue's website
- Services they list
- Indoor spaces, Outside caterers allowed, Bar service, Free parking, Day-of coordinator included
- Capacity
- Up to 100 guests
Read from 801portsmouth.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with The 801 Event Venue before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Portsmouth
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 11 within 3 mi, 19 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 30 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Kittery, Greenland, Rye, North Hampton
Distances are straight-line from The 801 Event Venue; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Manchester.
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