If you Google define a neighborhood dive bar, you will see a picture of the Thirsty Whale…read more This is the kind of place where locals and visitors mingle freely. On a dank spring (typical) early New England spring afternoon, we wandered in for a pre-dinner cocktail. The drinks are solid and reasonably priced. They do have a few high-end spirits and a few surprise special cocktails. There is also a good selection of local beers. We stopped by for a nightcap and were surprised that on a Wednesday night, they were packed and rocking to a live band. If you appreciate a good dive bar with personality, strong drinks, and a local crowd, this place is worth checking out.

The Thirsty Whale was one of my "dive" haunts when I lived in the area so I was curious to see if…read moreit was still a great neighborhood bar. Spoiler alert it is! We arrived on a cold damp afternoon and quickly joined a few regulars at the bar. Conversations were started and the cocktails flowed. They do have some great local craft beers and a full bar with a few high end liquors like Eagle Rare and Grey Goose. My desert dry Goose martini with a twist was perfect. Plus 1 said her Paloma was perfect as well. We could have spent the entire afternoon here hangin with the regulars and getting toasty but alas we had dinner reservations. We did stop by after dinner for a nightcap and the Whale was rocking to a live band and they were packed on a Wednesday night no less. Toby Keith's "I Love This Bar" song could have easily been written for the Whale!

Nice Job Busy Thursday night!…read more Great service at the Bar, nice beer menu with local selections Had the Short Rib Taco special! Huge portion! Well Done!

Nice little spot in Newburyport. We stopped by for dinner last night and it wasn't too crowded. The…read morelavender lemonade drink was refreshing. I ordered the half size of the shrimp scampi and it was the perfect amount if you're not too hungry. The full size plates were quite big if you wanted to share or bring leftovers home.

First time at this gluten-free "hidden gem" in Seabrook. We live in the Hampton area and my wife is…read moregluten-free. Having a place with dedicated GF fryers and a variety of options is amazing! The bartender/waitress (Erin) was excellent and she thought of everything. It's a traditional pub with sports memorabilia and TVs. Wouldn't expect a GF restaurant to feel like a sports bar, it's really the best of both worlds. We will definitely be back.

Did takeout. Smashburger was supposed to be on a roll. it came on white bread. there is more meat…read moreon a McDonald's hamburger than on this! Buffalo wings - only got 4 and no blue cheese even though they asked. Very disappointing. Waste of money.

The service was good. The food not so much. We got two burgers medium and they were not. They were…read moreoverdone and honestly they tasted like frozen burgers then microwaved. The place needs a revamp, ambiance is old and needs help. But I guess for a tavern this is the way it goes. At least take the artificial Christmas greenery over the bar down and store it after the holidays so it doesn't get so dusty and greasy. The place needs a deep clean. It used to be a good place for a bite but it's not a place I'd go anytime soon.

Pretty good food (Albeit a bit high in pricing) and nice wait staff. Took a while for the food to…read morebe ready though; my friend's food was burnt

Great atmosphere and delicious food! It's as if a I walked into a small town business where…read moreeveryone knew each other. The bartender knew all the local customers coming in, there was a woman in the back hand shaping burger patties. At one point, one of the waitress brought in 3 big bags of tortillas. You can tell this establishment is a small, local business. The food was SO GOOD too. Honestly some of the best nachos I have ever had. They hand fry their own tortillas which meant the chips didn't get soggy. The clam chowder and mac n cheese tasted gourmet. And my partner said it was one of the best burgers he's ever had. Definitely a must go to spot if you are ever in Gloucester.

"The Best" burger on Cape Ann hands down. All the burgers are 1/2 pound of angus beef and served…read moreon various rolls from local Vigillios bakery. I really like the Barnyard Burger with bacon, pulled pork, cheese & fried egg. The French fries regular or sweet potato are great too. Friends had the chicken salad which was very good and another had the bar b que which tasty Randy the bartender makes a great drink and pours a good beer... she is the best in my book and Hope and Ashley have a good grip on that small kitchen Give it a try

Better option than Sylvan Street. Have been here before and always liked the atmosphere. Fun…read moreBar area. The unlimited TVs on with every game on the planet showing. I'm sure if there is some obscure game on. They could find it for you Plenty of tables with waiter service (it used to be order at the counter). When I saw the amount of different items on the menu, I was skeptical. Usually when a restaurant has too many options, none of them are great. But they pulled it off. Everything was fresh. Cooked perfectly. And tasted great. Burger was perfect. Fries were excellent. Side order of shrimp also good. Friends were pleased with their choices as well.... Kid friendly atmosphere. Games available to play. And plenty of options on the menu for little ones. All reasonably priced. In fact I was surprised by the prices of everything on the menu. Great choice if you're in the area....

A great stop for the locals and those just passing thru. Only a few streets off 95. Better than the…read moreaverage bar food, with an emphasis on seafood. Local pricing and a variety of cold beers and daily specials.

Great local place. We were in Hampton Beach for 4 days and stopped here for drinks and karaoke…read more Can definitely tell it's a go to place for locals and a gem off the main drag not far from Hampton Breach. The place is quaint and clean. Everyone was awesome, welcoming and fun and pleasant and made us feel like locals. The karaoke crowd was great and the bartender was awesome. The owner was there and attentive to helping out behind the bars whenever needed. Would go back here in a second when back in the area.

I have been following the Hideway Pub on social media, and I finally got a chance to go. Great…read morevibes, music entertainment, and awesome service. Allison was one of the best bartenders I have had the pleasure of visiting. Can't wait to visit again soon. A strongly recommend the Hideaway!

Excellent nachos, burgers, & the best fries around. Friendly atmosphere, great waitstaff that are…read moreall attentive to the least little detail. A definite hidden gem

Excellent by the beach bar and food. Eclectic and gives a good vibe. My BLT no T add the C wrap…read morewas great! Outside drinking area was so cozy! Didn't feel like sitting in a back alley like we were. Met some Grady fun people. And the best 17 yr old dog max! The owner is chill and down to earth. Highly recommended!! Live music and fun games.

It's an old school pub and grill, with a bar featured in the center of the room, with hi tops and…read morebooths flanking on two of the sides. Grab your Keno sheets and settle in with a libation to pass some time. This isn't quite the place you'd expect to be served a mound of lobster in a foot long toasted roll. Crispy, tender and delicious, go ahead and treat yourself. The fried haddock sandwich came with a thick and oversized fillet, which couldn't be contained by the bulkie roll it sat atop of. Service is so so, but the food should meet your high expectations.

The Barn is a staple here in the community and Leo is a genuinely kind human being. Just dont tell…read moreanyone, he would hate for that to get around lol. Seriously, I had a massive motorcycle accident years ago, and didn't know Leo at the time, but he reached out and brought me lunch once a week for 8 weeks, while I was stuck in bed with out the ability to move. Never knew the guy before that day, and I have been a HUGE fan ever since. Quit eating red meat a while back but before that The Barn was my goto for burgers. Only the best meat and great size. His staff is super friendly, and the bar tenders know how to poor a drink for sure. Some of the best Long Island Ice Teas around. Keep doing what your doing Leo and staff. This city loves you guys.