Excellent service, top quality food, and clean environment. Easily the best food in Hanover, NH…read more I've had the salmon, filet medallions, burger, and wings. Wish I took pictures of all the food available.

I'm surprised I'm the first review as this place had been open for a few years. I suppose its…read morepatrons are mostly guests at the hotel. This is a bit surprising as hotel bars are often frequented by non-guests in larger cities (if they're good enough), and Pine at the Hanover Inn has plenty of local patrons. Anyway... the small-ish bar/lounge here is very tastefully appointed, and the food is quite good. As far as atmosphere, drinks, and food, this place should be doing a brisk business, but it seems nearly empty every time I pass it. I think I found out why... which is why I'm knocking twstars off for the service. My first glass of wine was a short pour, and then I had to wait 15 minutes (no exaggeration) for the refill after I asked for it. Overall, I felt rather ignored and often went very long stretches with no attention at all. I know good service staff is hard to come by in the Upper Valley, but this was a little ridiculous.

There is no place in the Upper Valley that has seen more of a revitalization than downtown White…read moreRiver Junction. What used to be a sketchy area is now filled with boutique shops, bustling businesses of tech and industry, arts, culture, and restaurants. One such upscale craft cocktail bar is Wolf Tree. If you didn't know it, you might feel as if you'd stepped into a hipster cocktail lounge in Brooklyn as you walk into Wolf Tree. They offer a variety of playful and inventive drinks. My friend was able to get a virgin cocktail but I just wish they had more than one single cocktail on the menu with vodka. With my choices somewhat limited, I went with a drink called "Friday I'm In Love": vodka, citrus, strawberry, mint, and bubbles. It looked beautiful when it arrived to the table and was a palate pleaser with sour, sweet, and minty flavors. They have weekly specials, classic-type cocktails, and what they call "happy meals" - a beer and shot combination. Don't fear, though, they still have Budweiser, Bud Lite, Miller High Life, and other draft beers for those feeling more traditional Upper Valley. We also ordered one of their charcuterie boards that featured local selections of cheese and meats, olives, pickled vegetables, cured mustards, and a baguette. A great selection but like most of Wolf Tree, a little on the expensive side. Overall I enjoyed my first trip to Wolf Tree and I'm glad hip places like this exist in the Upper Valley.

Staff was so accommodating, kind and helpful! Drinks were delish and vibes were perfect. Drink…read moreprices were reasonable and we had a wonderful time.

Good service. Friendly local bar with a twist. ...............................................read more

This bar is amazing! I came by on a Saturday night in August with my friends and there was an…read moreoutdoor slammin' dance party on the front lot with food vendors. The DJ was awesome and people were dancing like crazy. It didn't take too long to get drinks and when we did they were affordable and served with a smile. We had an unforgettable time. I've heard in other nights it can be more low key. The bar itself is gorgeous, historical and large enough to spread out or find a quiet corner.

Oooooooh Came to…read moreElixir before seeing Sweeney Todd at the Northern Stage and both venues made for a fun and wonderful evening. We have been to Elixir several times before and each time, the superb service, great ambiance and delicious food have been noted. Elixir is one amazing place in White River Junction We started by ordering two Caipirinhas, this being one of the very few places that serves Cachaça and its repertoire of cocktails. Then we went to devour the delicious Artichoke dip and lastly, their main courses, both of us had their evening sea bass special that kept us licking our fingers afterwards. Washed it down with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Service was flawless.... We were able to leave with plenty of time to make the play and even do a little digestif walk. A superb place for dinner.

There's so much to love about Elixir.. the staff, convenience to WRJ venues, the food variety &…read morepresentation. They are a GOOD restaurant. The food just didn't have much flavor. Sure we probably could have added salt and/or sauces to get it there, but five dishes shouldn't need that. We will go again because I want them to succeed, but tentatively and will order selectively..

Happened upon this place by accident, and it ended up being the only place open while everything…read morearound it was closing up for the day. Tried some cocktails made with alcohol from the distillery next door. First of all, the smoothest vodka I've ever had. The cocktails were fantastic, and bartender Wendy (I think was her name) was great to talk with and indulged my lemon habit. Will be back! Also, bathrooms were super clean, and I take bathrooms very seriously.

Located at Vermont Spirits Distilling Co, Harry's Cocktail Lounge opened in a separate building…read moreserving craft brews, wine, signature cocktails and mocktails, most elements sourced locally. This space is very cozy which has seating at the bar, regular table seating, high top tables, and soft armchairs in the back corner. It is mostly standing room when it's busy. They also feature live music in here and there is more seating outside next to fire pit tables. There was also a food tent outside where you could buy some hot food, separate from Harry's, but enjoy your food with your drink. I stop by Harry's Cocktail Lounge during their grand opening. They were giving out gift bags with samples for 21yo+ customers. I also got drinks at the bar, which was extremely busy earlier in the evening and waits close to 10 minutes for drinks. Had the 1791 ($12 plus tax): Rye whiskey, Eden's Orleans herbal cider, raw honey, cranberries, club soda and the Lavender Haze ($6 plus tax): Lavender syrup, fresh lemon juice, club soda. I enjoyed some live music by a great regional musician as I sip on my drinks. After I was done, I headed over to their other main building to enjoy some live bluegrass music.

Last week I went to Murphy's for a date night with my fiancé. It was amazing. We sat in one of the…read morefront window tables. Our server was Molly. She was friendly, attentive, and had great recommendations. I don't drink, so i loved that they had NA beers and delicious mocktails - I went with the Lavender Lemonade. They also have one of the best daught beer menus in the upper valley. We split a Caesar salad and the summer harvest burrata, and oh my gosh, the burrata was incredible! We should have ordered 2, and not because of the size but because we were fighting over the last bite! Then we split the short rib risotto and the wild mushroom gnocchi with chicken (Molly's recommendation). They were both delicious! We're still thinking about them. And we had to finish it off with dessert, so we decided on the brownie with ice-cream...it was a perfectly warm and soft brownie - the kind you hope for! 5 stars for the food, the service, and the experience. The location speaks for itself - right next to the Dartmouth green. 10 out of 10 - would recommend for family/friend gatherings or date nights! We also usually stop there before walking to the dartmouth hockey games!

As a longtime local, I've seen Murphy's through its many incarnations. One thing has always…read moreremained constant: it has the best atmosphere in town. Whether you're in the mood for the buzz of the front bar or the quieter, more relaxed vibe of the back room, Murphy's lets you choose your scene. Sometimes though, particularly under the previous chef, the menu strayed too far from its pub roots, offering dishes that didn't match the spirit of the place - with the weak reviews to match. Thankfully, the new chef has struck the right balance. The current menu delivers all the classic pub favorites you'd expect alongside some more adventurous options. It's got that classic pub energy again; warm, welcoming, and food that feels right at home.

Absolutely LOVED this place. It is inside their glass blowing store, so before we got our table we…read morewere able to see beautiful glass pieces. Once inside, all looked perfect but the outside seating has the waterfall view and it's just beautiful. Service was amazing, fast friendly and professional. They bought us a bread plate with maple butter, and our drinks. The menu has a lot of delicious options so it was hard to decide but finally we had to have the Cheese Soup, which I have to recommend, regardless of the weather. This was excellent. And as my entree I went with the Fish and Chips. That fish tasted so fresh, the batter was not overwhelming the fish, and the tartar sauce was on point, It was a nice portion, that I was able to share with my Fiancée. He had the quiche that also tasted very fresh and the side salad it came with was divine. The food was so impressive we wished we had left room for dessert. But hopefully we get the chance to try some another time. Definitely a must visit.

I'm so sad to have to write a negative review of Simon Pearce (although there are plenty of them…read moreout there). It was our first time there, celebrating our son's 21st birthday. Not sure what happened between the kitchen and our server, but 2 of 3 main courses came out cool. One was my crab-stuffed sole and the other was our son's $85 filet mignon. We had to let the server know. She brought over the manager who said they would "reheat" our dishes. I questioned him, um, "reheat" not remake? He said he could redo them but the steak will take 25 minutes (son's father had already dug into his duck by this point). Manager said if we try reheating it and it's not to our liking he'd take the steak (no mention of the sole) off the bill. We said fine, let's try reheating so as to resume eating asap. Of course the steak was no longer medium-rare and my fish was pretty awful. The most annoying thing is that he/manager NEVER acknowledged my meal being cold and removing it from the bill. Only my son's steak. Why? I don't know. In general, I think the food here is overpriced and very underwhelming. Now I know and I don't need to go back.Food did not have the flavors outlined in the descriptions. Our Waitress was very good though (not her fault the food was not to par for the price). The bread and whipped butter was excellent

We ate outdoors, in a lovely garden. Our server Wesley took great care of us, including patience…read morewith my two little kids making noise and mess. I had the halibut and salad, which were delicious and both made great use of locally grown blueberries. The kids didn't appreciate the pasta with butter and cheese having homemade pasta; they didn't like that it was a more difficult shape to eat than a standard penne-like pasta. But I tried it and thought it was unusually delicious for that standard kid dish. And very reasonably priced, too. Several menu items I didn't get to try sounded great, too. Sorry that I won't have a chance to go back on our trip.

The worst thing about Skunk Hollow is how the bill is padded…read more They CHARGE TEN DOLLARS ($10 )for a small basket of BREAD!!! Next , they will charge you for a glass of water. I like the place and the food is not great but it is usually at least okay. But the meal starts off with a bad taste when they charge for bread which is FREE almost everywhere else. And there's nothing special about the bread! Come on Skunk Hollow, you are treating customers like airlines do! Will you have to pay to use the toilets soon? How about charging for use of the forks and knives? You take advantage of the fact that people are most hungry when they arrive and more likely to give in to your unforgivable greed. I know others who don't want to go there just because of the obscene BREAD CHARGES! It's insulting

Mixed great and good food, in a very pleasant ambiance, at really high prices…read more The oysters were wonderful, not only perfect flavor and presentation but almost no grit and fully detached from their shells. I go on about that because it's rare. The crudo was very good; the lobster salad interesting but not that lobster-ry. And for a very light supper -- 12 oysters, 2 apps, a bread plate, a beer, a seltzer, and a coffee, $85 each felt rich. Other goods for Redcan are 1) WRJ needs places like this, 2) the lighting is pleasant too, 3) the jazz on the speakers was lovely and though the place was almost full we could converse easily. Lastly 4) our server McKenna was great; helpful and friendly. So it's def a great addition to the White River Junction scene, as a splurge.

In the area visiting family and they took us to Redcan for dinner. It was one of the best meals…read moreI've had recently and that's saying something. Started with the Butter Board plus homemade chips with onion dip and I had a steak that was fantastic. Hard to describe what it came with other than the Bernaise sauce but I ate every dang bite of this perfectly mid-rare filet. Couple others got the salmon which looked perfectly cooked and the service was absolutely great. Super friendly and just the right amount of attentiveness.

Still fabulous after all this time! Food is excellent as always. We shared a bunch of the small…read moreplates and all were delish. Especially the whipped ricotta. Wine list is lovely and our server was delightful. I was worried as I hadn't seen any of the "familiar" faces I remember working there but the faces we saw were great! Cute place, outdoor or indoor seating. Highly recommend!

Great place for food, drinks and ambiance! Try their…read moresmashburgers- probably the best you'll ever have! Their accompaniment of steak fries is the bomb! Drinks are terrific! Service is excellent.