Cambridge Boat Club
Raw space venue
The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $4,000
Guest capacity
Up to 120 seated guests
About this venue
Cambridge Boat Club is a social and rowing club, located on the banks of the Charles River overlooking Eliot Bridge. Originally built in 1909, CBC was picked up in its entirety and rolled upstream to its current location in 1947, to make room for the building of Memorial Drive. Featuring vaulted ceilings and dark exposed beams akin to a ski chalet, and double french doors opening to a full length veranda, CBC offers a unique, rustic setting for any event.
Our event spaces
Club Room
Unique, rustic charm on the banks of the Charles River
The first of two large rooms included in the rental, the Club Room features a decorative fireplace, alcove seating, vaulted ceilings, and exposed dark wood beams. A built in bar and dance floor complete the space.
Guest capacity
Up to 50 Seated
Up to 75 Standing
Square footage
900
Ideal for
Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
-Dance floor -Bar -River view
Drinkwater Room
Spacious and versatile, with gorgeous views of the river
The second of two rooms included in the rental, the Drinkwater Room features approximately 1,500 sq. ft. of space, fully customizable to your needs. Double french doors line one wall, opening up to the full length veranda.
Guest capacity
Up to 120 Seated
Up to 140 Standing
Square footage
1,500
Ideal for
Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
-Dimmers for lighting customization -Projector and screen -State of the art AV equipment -Tables and chairs included -Piano available, by request -Disco ball
Room cost
$1,050.00 per hour, 3-hour minimum
Veranda
Full length veranda, overlooking the Eliot Bridge and distant views of the Boston skyline
Our full length veranda stretchs nearly 80 feet along the back of the club house. Facing the Charles River, the veranda provides year-round views of the Eliot Bridge and river activity. Dressed up with bistro lights, pink and red geraniums in the spring and summer, and red and orange mums in the fall, the veranda provides a picturesque setting for every occasion.
Guest capacity
Up to 40 Seated
Up to 100 Standing
Ideal for
Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
-Flower boxes planted with seasonal flowers -Several wooden benches -Bistro lights
Club Room
Unique, rustic charm on the banks of the Charles River
The first of two large rooms included in the rental, the Club Room features a decorative fireplace, alcove seating, vaulted ceilings, and exposed dark wood beams. A built in bar and dance floor complete the space.
Guest capacity
Up to 50 Seated
Up to 75 Standing
Square footage
900
Ideal for
Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
-Dance floor -Bar -River view
Drinkwater Room
Spacious and versatile, with gorgeous views of the river
The second of two rooms included in the rental, the Drinkwater Room features approximately 1,500 sq. ft. of space, fully customizable to your needs. Double french doors line one wall, opening up to the full length veranda.
Guest capacity
Up to 120 Seated
Up to 140 Standing
Square footage
1,500
Ideal for
Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
-Dimmers for lighting customization -Projector and screen -State of the art AV equipment -Tables and chairs included -Piano available, by request -Disco ball
Room cost
$1,050.00 per hour, 3-hour minimum
Veranda
Full length veranda, overlooking the Eliot Bridge and distant views of the Boston skyline
Our full length veranda stretchs nearly 80 feet along the back of the club house. Facing the Charles River, the veranda provides year-round views of the Eliot Bridge and river activity. Dressed up with bistro lights, pink and red geraniums in the spring and summer, and red and orange mums in the fall, the veranda provides a picturesque setting for every occasion.
Guest capacity
Up to 40 Seated
Up to 100 Standing
Ideal for
Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
-Flower boxes planted with seasonal flowers -Several wooden benches -Bistro lights
Available services that can be provided by Cambridge Boat Club
Services & amenities
- Dance floor
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/Sound
- Wheelchair accessible
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Lighting
- Standard Chairs
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
1 review
Thank you Cambridge Boat Club!
The Cambridge Boat Club was the perfect choice for our New England fall-themed wedding! It is an absolutely gorgeous location on the river with just the right amount of historic charm. We had originally considered going with all-inclusive venues, but ultimately opted for the flexibility we had with the CBC to craft our own vision. The venue features two distinct rooms, a larger room called the Drinkwater room, which can be used for the wedding dinner, the Club Room, which was used for cocktail hour and the dance floor, and a porch, which has a stunning view. The layout perfectly accommodated both the party enthusiasts and our more introverted guests, who preferred quieter spaces for rest and socialization away from the dance floor. Opting for this venue requires a more DIY approach compared to all-inclusive options. Since it is a historic building, there are some restrictions to be aware of, e.g. no sparklers or ceiling drapery, and existing wall decor generally need to stay on the wall. This was no issue for us since we had a clear vision for the wedding theme and decor, and enlisted the help of Tastings Catering (highly recommend, since they have previous experience working in this space and also handle some of the decor) and Designlight. Major shoutout to Katie Donnelly, the club manager at Cambridge Boat Club, who always responded in record time to all our inquiries and provided helpful guidance. With everyone's help, we were able to create the wedding of our dreams!
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