Tavern on the Harbor - wedding and reception site in Gloucester Massachusetts

Weddings, Receptions, Anniversaries, Corporate Events, Meetings, Special Events, and more...

“A View With a Room”

The Tavern on the Harbor, on the waterfront of Cape Ann, is the perfect location for a wedding reception, anniversary, family re-union, corporate event, or any special occasion.

Located just forty-five minutes from Boston, in Gloucester, Massachusetts, home to the country’s oldest seaport, this ocean front venue offers magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean with quality food and elegant service to match.

Ocean Front Elegance and Tasteful Accommodations for Your Wedding

Our facility features a formal dining room and lounge with a double fireplace and pewter chandeliers. 

The bridal suite provides you and your wedding party with a private place to relax while enjoying panoramic views of Pavilion Beach and Gloucester Harbor. 

The Tavern On The Harbor is an ideal place to host either a seated dinner dance or a wedding reception consisting of bountiful food stations and delectable hors d’ouvres. 





Should you choose The Tavern, we can easily accommodate your ceremony. 

Our goal is to pamper each couple and to create a memorable day for you and your guests.

Our sample wedding menus are online and will help you start your wedding planning and give you some ideas.

Of course you will work directly with our in-house Wedding Coordinator, one of the North Shore's most respected and seasoned wedding professionals.

Getting to The Tavern on the Harbor is easy. We are located directly on the Gloucester Harbor waterfront. Detailed directions for you or your guests can be found here. Other frequently asked questions about planning a wedding at The Tavern on the Harbor are answered here

Before you leave our web site be sure to visit our online gallery with some fantastic wedding photos from events held at The Tavern on the Harbor or what brides and grooms who had their wedding reception or wedding ceremony with us had to say.

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Catered exclusively by
Vinwood Caterers

Weddings, Receptions, Anniversaries, Corporate Events, Meetings, Special Events, and more...

Tavern on the Harbor
30 Western Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone (978) 283-4200   Fax (978) 283-0204
EMAIL: tavernbrides@verizon.net

Photos Credits to: Imbeault & Company Photography and Benoit Photography

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