Private Dining & Events in Portsmouth, NH

Moxy offers private and semi-private dining for groups of up to 60 in downtown Portsmouth. From company dinners and rehearsal dinners to cocktail receptions and celebrations, our shareable menu and flexible spaces make it easy to bring everyone together.

Choose the upstairs Loft for a smaller gathering or take over the full restaurant for an event all your own.

Tell Us About Your Event

the loft

Tucked above the main dining room, the Loft gives your group a space of its own while keeping you close to the energy of the restaurant. It’s a great fit for rehearsal dinners, company dinners, presentations, birthdays and other gatherings..

  • Up to 32 guests seated

  • Up to 32 guests cocktail-style

  • Semi-private

  • Flexible layouts based on your plans

Loft Minimums:
Sunday - Thursday: $2,000.00
Sunday - Thursday (Memorial Day to New Year’s Eve): $3,500.00
Friday - Saturday: $5,500.00
Friday - Saturday (Memorial Day to New Year’s Eve): $7,000.00

Have a specific setup in mind? Tell us what you need when you inquire, and we’ll let you know what works best in the space.

Full Restaurant Buyout

Want the whole place? A full buyout gives your group Moxy’s main dining room, bar and upstairs Loft. Guests can move between both floors, grab a drink and settle in for dinner without sharing the restaurant with another party.

  • Up to 60 guests seated across both floors

  • Up to 60 guests cocktail-style

  • Exclusive use of the restaurant

  • Flexible flow between the main dining room and Loft

Full Buyout Minimums:
Sunday - Thursday: $5,000.00
Sunday - Thursday (Memorial Day to New Year’s Eve): $7,000.00
Friday - Saturday: $9,000.00
Friday - Saturday (Memorial Day to New Year’s Eve): $10,000.00

Not sure which option makes sense? Send us your guest count and a general idea of what you’re planning. We’ll help you figure it out.

Check Availability

Company Dinners Without the Conference-Room Feeling

Bring the team somewhere they’ll actually look forward to going. Moxy hosts client dinners, company outings, offsite dinners and networking gatherings.

The Loft works especially well for groups of around 15–32 looking for a relaxed dinner or social event. It is not equipped for presentations or AV setups. For larger company dinners and receptions, a full restaurant buyout may be available.

Rehearsal Dinners & Wedding Celebrations

Planning something around the big day? Moxy is available for rehearsal dinners, welcome gatherings, engagement dinners, micro-wedding celebrations and post-ceremony dinners.

The Loft keeps things intimate for groups of up to 32. A full buyout gives larger groups more room to dine, drink and celebrate together.

Birthdays & Other Good Reasons to Gather

Birthdays, anniversaries, retirement parties, showers and milestones of all kinds are welcome here. Plan a seated dinner, keep things casual with drinks and shared plates, or tell us what you have in mind.

Food & Drink

Moxy is built around sharing, which makes our menu a natural fit for group dinners.

Groups of up to 60 are offered a predetermined large-party menu beginning at $45 per guest. We’ll review current menu options, dietary needs and beverage plans with you while planning your event.

Minimums and final costs depend on the space, date and your food and beverage selections. Our team will send complete pricing and policies when we respond to your inquiry.

Need More Room?

For groups larger than 60, take a look at The 801, JGroup’s dedicated event venue in Portsmouth’s West End.

The 801 accommodates up to 90 guests seated or 150 cocktail-style, with flexible layouts, a full bar, AV capabilities and onsite parking.

Explore The 801 →

Private Dining FAQs

  • The Loft is a semi-private upstairs space for up to 32 guests. A full restaurant buyout gives your group both floors and accommodates up to 60.

  • The Loft is semi-private and overlooks the activity of the main restaurant. If complete privacy is important, tell us when you inquire so we can help determine whether a full buyout is a better fit.

  • Absolutely. The Loft is a popular fit for rehearsal dinners of up to 32 guests. Larger wedding dinners and celebrations may work as a full restaurant buyout.

  • Yes. We host company dinners, client events, offsite gatherings, networking receptions and presentations. Share your seating, privacy and presentation needs when you inquire.

  • Minimums vary based on the space, day and season. The applicable minimums are listed above, and our team will confirm complete pricing based on your plans.

  • Groups of up to 60 are offered a predetermined large-party menu beginning at $45 per guest. We’ll share the current selections and details when we respond to your inquiry.

  • Let us know about any allergies or dietary restrictions. We’ll review them with the kitchen and talk through the available options.

  • Possibly. Include your preferred time in the inquiry, and we’ll check what can be accommodated.

  • Moxy is on Penhallow Street in downtown Portsmouth. Metered street parking and municipal garages are available within walking distance.

  • The sooner, the better, especially for weekends, wedding dates and holiday parties. Availability and minimums vary by date.

  • The 801 accommodates up to 90 guests seated or 150 cocktail-style and may be a better fit for a larger event.

Let’s Plan Something

Tell us your preferred date, guest count and what you have in mind. If you’re not sure which space or format works best, that’s fine. We’ll help you sort through the options.