Our server Katie was great at making a recommendation for my Old Fashion. Her level of service…read morehelped make this one of my favorite places on the N. Shore. Loved the Benton Old Fashion smokey bacon maple cocktail. The large warm pretzel Was recommended. W dipping cheese and mustard. The dips were made special for this pretzel, stayed on the pretzel. I like the look, lighting and feel of the cocktail lounge. High seat bench cushion are quality and made for sitting on for a good hour or more.

We love a speakeasy and this one did not disappoint!! Secret door to get in. Dark and cozy inside…read more We visited twice on our vacation. Drinks were awesome as was service. Food was pretty good but typical bar food. You come for the drinks!

What a great dinner experience at The Exeter Apothecary, downtown Exeter. Located in a beautifully…read morerestored building, this is much more than a great cocktail bar. Sitting above sister restaurant Vino e Vivo, chefs Nick and Paul bring elevated small and large plates to this casual setting. Cocktails were great, as you might expect. Head bartender Chris has a creative list of cocktails and I'm sure could mix up anything else you might desire. We tried several small and large plates. Really hard to call out a favorite as they were all good. The Parsnip soup was creamy, rich and delicious with several touches such as crisped rice and basil oil on top that really made this a standout. Beet tartare was great as well with rich delicious beet flavor and texture reminiscent of beef tartare. Don't miss the cornbread with pork belly butter! Service is warm and friendly and chef Nick ran many of the dishes to the tables and bar personally. You could see (and taste) the passion he has for food. Exeter has another gem with Exeter Apothecary !

Cocktail Lovers, this must be the place!…read more Calling all cocktail lovers, make Exeter Apothecary your next place to visit. Located right above the beautiful Vino E Vivo restaurant (see prior review), it's the new HIT spot in Exeter. Only about 20 minutes or so from Portsmouth but a fun spot for cocktails, wine and dessert. Ambiance is chill with comfy bar seats, side tables and bartenders that can shake, sitr and whip up almost any cocktail to your liking. We did share their Amaro Flip which was fabulous. I know we will be back for sure since they offer small plates and decadent desserts too. Cheers~

The limited two seatings makes you feel like you're having an intimate dinner with the chef. And…read morethe food is literally out of this world amazing. Would highly recommend you try this before they close I'm praying they open in a different site.

I swear, Exeter seems to be the new foodie spot in NH. The trifecta of Cornicello, Vino e Vivo and…read moreOtis really set the bar. Only two seatings per night and being late isn't on the cards. Once they start ya gotta be there. And be there is what you'll want to be. A memorable five course meal with a choice of two different items for each. So if you're part of a couple you can sample everything. That's what we did. All the courses were masterfully done, the flavors superb and the amounts well chosen. At the end we were both full, for sure. The wine list isn't at the same level as the food. I'd have given a 4 1/2 based on that but wouldn't want to go down to a 4 so I'm up to a 5. The price is completely reasonable for the quality and variety. The ambience is cozy and perhaps a bit of a country feel. But just a bit. Well worth your hard earned dinero.

What a delicious meal we had tonight!! Shrimp Pesto Alfredo and The Osso Bucco.. 5 stars for…read moreeverything!!! Service and atmosphere too!!

Had a wonderful lunch with a friend .. Picked an amazing fish and chip entree at the waitress…read morerecommendation... Best batter that I've ever had !!!

First time smoking here and I'm glad I stopped in. The guys suggested a really nice smoke, which I…read moream enjoying in the smoking room, I'm also enjoying a Crown Royal on the rocks. Full bar in the smoking room along with two TV's, poker table and 15 extremely comfortable leather seats. Heaven, absolute heaven. There is also a patio outside for smoking when the weather is permitting. . Plenty of parking outside in the lot so that's not a problem. This will not be my last visit here. Can't wait to come back.

107 mile ride up on the "lesser" roads, no traffic & only had to put a foot down @ 4 lights the…read morewhole way, bliss! First time here but I'll be back! Great selection & reasonable pricing, didn't have my "go to" stick but plenty of other choices. Friendly staff & a good bar & comfy seating out back to enjoy a game. The deck was the winner for me, I love that as long as it's not in direct sun.

Came here a few weeks back for drinks/lunch while spending the day in Hampton beach…read more Let's break it down: The view: 5 stars Service: 5 stars Drinks: 4-5 stars Food: ehh 3 stars at best Outdoor drinking/dining is always a plus when you're on vacation or in a beach town. This place has a fantastic upstairs patio with tables and a bar style tables which overlook directly onto the boardwalk/beach. The view accompanied by some fruity beach cocktails is all I need to give 4 stars. The food on the other hand is so-so. BF and I opted to share spinach artichoke dip and a lobster salad wrap. The spin-art dip was definitely microwaved and was really thick (like a mixture of cream cheese and sour cream only). The lobster wrap was ok- the lobster was fresh which is the most important thing, but it will set you back $20something dollars. Also our waiter was super nice and efficient, so points for that too. So if you're looking to enjoy some drinks and enjoy the view with a few snacks then this is a good place for you. If your ravenously hungry and want to have a great lunch then I would look elsewhere.

A tiny restaurant with a nice bar. The Pollo asada was decent, the yucca fries were outstanding,…read morethe mofongo was dry. I wouldn't recommend the mofongo as I've had this at 6 other places in the region and most were better. The drinks were great but way too expensive for Newmarket. $15 for a weak gin drink? The service was excellent and we loved the lounge-like atmosphere.

Mia Bar & Lounge opened recently in Newmarket. This spot has a "loungey" chill vibe atmosphere with…read morebig comfy chairs, sofa, cocktail tables, seating along the front windows and seating at the full service bar with flatscreen TVs. There's also a digital jukebox on the wall near the bar. The food menu offers a variety of starters (dips, nachos, flatbread cerviche, empanadas), soup, salads, sliders, wraps, fried chicken sandwiches, entrees (mofongo, mac & cheese, pollo asado, quesadilla), and desserts. The pricing here seems fair. They offer a happy hour menu (4pm-6pm) and late night menu (10pm-12am). At the bar, 6 draft beers, bottle/can beers, seltzers, wine, and signature mixed drinks are offered. I stopped by Mia recently for some happy hour bites. I took a seat up at the bar and ordered an ice water and the Nachos ($8 plus tax) and Big Mozzarella Sticks ($8 plus tax). The place was moderately busy here on a Friday evening. The appetizers came out in 10 minutes. The Nachos were the right size for 1-2 people, warm crispy tortilla chips loaded with melted cheddar jack sauce, peppers, onions, jalapenos, & pico de gallo. The 4 homemade thick mozzarella logs were lightly breaded & crispy outside with melted mozzarella cheese inside with a sweet marinara sauce (cold) for dipping. I managed to finish both appetizers before I requested the check which was $17.36 with tax and before tip. Overall, Mia is a great place to stop and unwind for food and drinks. The staff at the bar was quite busy during my stop here and let me enjoy my food in peace while watching sports highlights on the TV.

Love it here. The owners are so nice. We heard some excellent live music on our last visit. They…read moretake excellent care of my dietary requirements (gluten free!) and have soooo many options I could enjoy. This is a local fav for sure. Menu changes with seasonal items.

One of favorite elevated restaurants in SNH and a true gem in Derry. Been to Foundation a couple…read moretimes and enjoyed the food and ambiance every time. Tonight went with my lady and went hard on the apps, not leaving enough room for entrees but all were fantastic. Had the arancini, cauliflower, and crab toast. Then stalled out on the seared duck and Mac and cheese. Not sad about left overs Cocktails were great too. Had the sangria and grey moon followed by the espresso flight. A must try in Derry.

The food was excellent all 3 times I have been there in the past 2 months. The service was…read moreattentive and quick but didn't hover. The ambiance was so much fun. The 1920's theme was so refreshing from the brew pubs that absolutely everywhere. The unique cozy tables in the window were while watching the snow fall and having cocktails. This is a win-win experience

I came here after an outstanding performance of " Joseph . . . " at the Rochester Opera House…read morebecause it was nearby and had a five star review. I was the first one there at opening and sat at the bar. I was not greeted by the bartender who actually seemed like he'd rather be somewhere else doing something else during my entire stay. I had a nice glass of wine and then ordered the Smothered Chicken. The thin slice of ham and thin slice of chicken did not taste very fresh, and I'm sure the mashed potatoes were from a box. They all tasted very bland and pretty flavorless. The brussels sprouts and gravy were good. I will definitely be returning to the Opera House and will definitely dine elsewhere. This is the only one Star review I have ever left in all my very many years on this platform.

The espresso martini is incredible along with their other drinks and food. Highly recommend going…read moreduring happy hour or late night.

My brother, his wife, and I were bar hoping and I'd say this place's ambience was amazing. We got…read moreour drinks and were able to take a seat. We didn't get anything to eat as we already previously ate, but the staff were very attentive in how we were doing with our drinks. Definitely would come again.