party of 25

colt17 · 06-30-2014, 02:14 PM

We have some friends getting married in Meredith this Aug. I’m looking for a place that can seat 25 for dinner Friday night (wedding is sat) for people who are not at the wedding rehearsal in the Meredith area. Lake view would be ideal but will take what we can get. Any and all ideas are welcome

Phantom · 06-30-2014, 02:26 PM

not fancy by any means --- but Hart's is right in Meredith and could easily accommodate that many (probably all in the same area with advanced notice)

Depending on the week end, and a lot more up scale -- talk with Lauren at the Lyon's Den (but a Friday night in Aug might be tough)

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camp guy · 06-30-2014, 02:36 PM

I know you would like a lake view, but, if you run out of options, try Hobbs Brewery and Tavern in Ossipee, NH (603-539-2000) All you do is take Rt 25 east out of Meredith to the intersection of Rt 28 North, turn north, and Hobbs is very shortly on your left. Lots of parking.

They have a large room upstairs, more than enough space to have a party of 25. Since they are relatively new, they are trying to be as helpful as they can.
It wouldn't hurt to give them a call.

Phantom · 06-30-2014, 02:41 PM

Hobbs posting made me think of the Ellacoya Bar & Grille.

I forgot that they have a HUGE room (recent addition) upstairs for just such events !!

BroadHopper · 06-30-2014, 03:09 PM

That's a tall order at this time. I'm sure everyone may be booked. I would call the Common Man chain http://www.thecman.com/ and see if they may have something. If not, next bet is The Mug or the Frog Rock tavern. All in Meredith. If you can do outside Meredith, Magic Foods, (Canoe, O's), will be your next bet. http://magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com/

patman · 06-30-2014, 04:12 PM

The former North End location on rt 25 in Moultonborough has a 'book your event here' sign up out front. I'm not sure how large (or small) and event has to be, but...worth a call. That's part of the magic foods group mentioned above.

GTO · 06-30-2014, 04:38 PM

I know you can book downstairs at the Canoe for large groups. They have alot of wedding rehersal dinners there. They also provide a shuttle service from the town dock in Center Harbor if anyone is coming by boat

blacksheep · 06-30-2014, 06:15 PM

If it's a lake view and accommodations for a party of 25 you seek, LAGO is where you want to be! Nothing beats the view (you can even eat outside), the food is awesome, and the service is great too. I'd give them a call ahead of time - especially if you have any requirements (a cocktail hour, special apps or something ahead of dinner). For parties of 20 or more they will book your reservation as a function, and design a menu to suit the needs of your occasion. In addition, they have a private dock - you can boat in!

Bumble2249 · 06-30-2014, 11:37 PM

The Lobster a Pound has Great Lake views and tons of space to accommodate your party. If you'd like a last minute reservation, private message me.

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kauriel · 07-01-2014, 03:27 PM

A few summers ago we attended a nice rehearsal dinner on the porch at Canoe in Center Harbor.

Lakemamma · 07-01-2014, 04:34 PM

I know it's not Meredith but The O has a place where u can have big parties that size.

Descant · 07-03-2014, 03:09 PM

If there are a lot of folks from away you can't beat the views from the M/S Mount Washington. I think the Steamboat Lounge can be booked for groups up to 50, or maybe the second deck?

If you have a location, consider a caterer. There are many around the area who do great food and service at reasonable prices, in part, I think, because you're not paying for "the room".

jkjoshuatree · 07-04-2014, 11:39 AM

We had our wedding rehearsal dinner on the Mount and everyone thought it was a very different, unique idea.

The food was just okay but most of the people had never been to the lake so they were really impressed with the cruise and how much of the lake they got to see.

Plenty of room, dinner, dancing, music, and getting to see Winni, all in one…not a bad idea Descant!

tis · 07-04-2014, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jkjoshuatree

We had our wedding rehearsal dinner on the Mount and everyone thought it was a very different, unique idea.

The food was just okay but most of the people had never been to the lake so they were really impressed with the cruise and how much of the lake they got to see.

Plenty of room, dinner, dancing, music, and getting to see Winni, all in one…not a bad idea Descant!

THe Winni Belle might work too, if you wanted to journey over to this side of the pond.

belly_button_biter · 09-25-2014, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by blacksheep

If it's a lake view and accommodations for a party of 25 you seek, LAGO is where you want to be! Nothing beats the view (you can even eat outside), the food is awesome, and the service is great too. I'd give them a call ahead of time - especially if you have any requirements (a cocktail hour, special apps or something ahead of dinner). For parties of 20 or more they will book your reservation as a function, and design a menu to suit the needs of your occasion. In addition, they have a private dock - you can boat in!

LAGO is a great place to have cheap wine on Wednesdays with a wonderful view but the food has gone way downhill since last October or so.

tis · 09-25-2014, 02:48 PM

So now it is time for us to find out. Where did you go????

OleSmokey · 09-25-2014, 09:55 PM

Not sure of the status but we had a similar venue on a Friday night in August 2013 at Mame's in Meredith. Private room, great service, great food, great experience. Regards

Bigstan · 09-25-2014, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by OleSmokey

Not sure of the status but we had a similar venue on a Friday night in August 2013 at Mame's in Meredith. Private room, great service, great food, great experience. Regards

If Mames was still in business that would be applicable, but unfortunately it is not...

Descant · 09-26-2014, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tis

So now it is time for us to find out. Where did you go????

What drove the decision and how was it?

colt17 · 10-03-2014, 09:53 AM

With most people in the group staying in Meredith we decided to go to Giuseppe’s which worked out just fine and they were happy to accommodate us (it was not my first choice as we tend to eat here often during the summer). With finding cabs for 25 and people not wanting to drive on a wedding weekend we stayed close to the wedding venue. We then went downstairs and hit the club. Who knew there is a dance jam every weekend in the basement of Giuseppe’s ha-ha?

VitaBene · 10-03-2014, 11:28 AM

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We then went downstairs and hit the club. Who knew there is a dance jam every weekend in the basement of Giuseppe’s ha-ha?

AKA the G Spot

06-30-2014, 02:14 PM	#1
colt17 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hollis NH/Laconia Posts: 132 Thanks: 62 Thanked 17 Times in 12 Posts	party of 25 We have some friends getting married in Meredith this Aug. I’m looking for a place that can seat 25 for dinner Friday night (wedding is sat) for people who are not at the wedding rehearsal in the Meredith area. Lake view would be ideal but will take what we can get. Any and all ideas are welcome

06-30-2014, 02:26 PM	#2
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	not fancy by any means --- but Hart's is right in Meredith and could easily accommodate that many (probably all in the same area with advanced notice) Depending on the week end, and a lot more up scale -- talk with Lauren at the Lyon's Den (but a Friday night in Aug might be tough) . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

06-30-2014, 02:36 PM	#3
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,168 Thanks: 298 Thanked 516 Times in 288 Posts	Party of 25 I know you would like a lake view, but, if you run out of options, try Hobbs Brewery and Tavern in Ossipee, NH (603-539-2000) All you do is take Rt 25 east out of Meredith to the intersection of Rt 28 North, turn north, and Hobbs is very shortly on your left. Lots of parking. They have a large room upstairs, more than enough space to have a party of 25. Since they are relatively new, they are trying to be as helpful as they can. It wouldn't hurt to give them a call.

06-30-2014, 02:41 PM	#4
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	Hobbs posting made me think of the Ellacoya Bar & Grille. I forgot that they have a HUGE room (recent addition) upstairs for just such events !! __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

06-30-2014, 03:09 PM	#5
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,560 Thanks: 3,178 Thanked 1,097 Times in 790 Posts	Friday night in August? That's a tall order at this time. I'm sure everyone may be booked. I would call the Common Man chain http://www.thecman.com/ and see if they may have something. If not, next bet is The Mug or the Frog Rock tavern. All in Meredith. If you can do outside Meredith, Magic Foods, (Canoe, O's), will be your next bet. http://magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com/ __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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06-30-2014, 04:12 PM	#6
patman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NH Posts: 379 Thanks: 56 Thanked 156 Times in 78 Posts	The former North End location on rt 25 in Moultonborough has a 'book your event here' sign up out front. I'm not sure how large (or small) and event has to be, but...worth a call. That's part of the magic foods group mentioned above.

06-30-2014, 04:38 PM	#7
GTO Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,080 Thanks: 338 Thanked 345 Times in 160 Posts	Canoe I know you can book downstairs at the Canoe for large groups. They have alot of wedding rehersal dinners there. They also provide a shuttle service from the town dock in Center Harbor if anyone is coming by boat __________________ GTO

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blacksheep Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Plymouth, NH Posts: 63 Thanks: 98 Thanked 47 Times in 25 Posts	If it's a lake view and accommodations for a party of 25 you seek, LAGO is where you want to be! Nothing beats the view (you can even eat outside), the food is awesome, and the service is great too. I'd give them a call ahead of time - especially if you have any requirements (a cocktail hour, special apps or something ahead of dinner). For parties of 20 or more they will book your reservation as a function, and design a menu to suit the needs of your occasion. In addition, they have a private dock - you can boat in! Last edited by blacksheep; 06-30-2014 at 09:43 PM.

06-30-2014, 11:37 PM	#9
Bumble2249 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 211 Thanks: 198 Thanked 51 Times in 40 Posts	The Lobster a Pound has Great Lake views and tons of space to accommodate your party. If you'd like a last minute reservation, private message me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Using Tapatalk

07-01-2014, 03:27 PM	#10
kauriel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Laconia, N. MA Posts: 290 Thanks: 119 Thanked 62 Times in 44 Posts	A few summers ago we attended a nice rehearsal dinner on the porch at Canoe in Center Harbor.

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Lakemamma Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Meredith/Florida Posts: 148 Thanks: 156 Thanked 27 Times in 22 Posts	I know it's not Meredith but The O has a place where u can have big parties that size.

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Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,248 Thanks: 1,300 Thanked 1,598 Times in 1,034 Posts	The Mount? If there are a lot of folks from away you can't beat the views from the M/S Mount Washington. I think the Steamboat Lounge can be booked for groups up to 50, or maybe the second deck? If you have a location, consider a caterer. There are many around the area who do great food and service at reasonable prices, in part, I think, because you're not paying for "the room".

07-04-2014, 11:39 AM	#13
jkjoshuatree Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 642 Thanks: 349 Thanked 145 Times in 77 Posts	Descant Has A Great Idea! We had our wedding rehearsal dinner on the Mount and everyone thought it was a very different, unique idea. The food was just okay but most of the people had never been to the lake so they were really impressed with the cruise and how much of the lake they got to see. Plenty of room, dinner, dancing, music, and getting to see Winni, all in one…not a bad idea Descant! __________________ Dream out loud.

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tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,643 Thanks: 746 Thanked 1,439 Times in 1,000 Posts	So now it is time for us to find out. Where did you go????

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OleSmokey Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 15 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Not sure of the status but we had a similar venue on a Friday night in August 2013 at Mame's in Meredith. Private room, great service, great food, great experience. Regards

10-03-2014, 09:53 AM	#20
colt17 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hollis NH/Laconia Posts: 132 Thanks: 62 Thanked 17 Times in 12 Posts	Giuseppe's With most people in the group staying in Meredith we decided to go to Giuseppe’s which worked out just fine and they were happy to accommodate us (it was not my first choice as we tend to eat here often during the summer). With finding cabs for 25 and people not wanting to drive on a wedding weekend we stayed close to the wedding venue. We then went downstairs and hit the club. Who knew there is a dance jam every weekend in the basement of Giuseppe’s ha-ha?

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