This place was super cute! It's basically a library with a bar instead, and I loved the unique…read moreatmosphere. They have a great selection of draft beers along with wine spritzers. The bartender was so nice and personable. She chatted with us, made us feel welcome, and even gave us a few suggestions for other places to check out nearby. And the best part? There was a dog named Luna who was an absolute sweetheart! Such a fun and cozy spot--we'd definitely come back.

Forgot to write the review for this spot on Indie Bookstore Day. All of the places we visited were…read morea great stop but this was the top visit of our day. It's a great spot that has a good amount of books including highly anticipated releases and classics. They were also running a deal if you spent enough you could choose a book from their slightly used books which my wife got to grab a book from and it had some high quality barely used looking books on it! Was a great deal and the staff were all so friendly too. The big plus as you could guess from their name is besides being just a bookstore they also had a bar with a good craft beer tap list. Was a perfect stop for us to grab a beer before continuing our bookstore crawl! We are big fans of the bookstores who integrate of combine other businesses together. Who wouldn't love to grab their next book to read then without needing to leave can sit down and enjoy a beer while starting to read. A spot we will definitely return back to when we find ourselves in Portsmouth!

Great tap house and food with generous servings. Only notes were the wings were overcooked on the…read moresmoker so a bit dry, but they were crispy when fried (their extra hot buffalo sauce was not that hot) and also the pretzel was a little overcooked and dry. We had a Mediterranean plate that was huge and delicious, chicken fingers were good (don't come with fries), and the Brussels sprouts were actually crispy and delicious - 10/10 sprouts. Beer selection was huge but a little weak in terms of variety and quality, kind of every day stuff you'd find at an Applebees or something.

Overall: Great sports bar, mediocre (at best) restaurant. Stop in for drinks and a game but I'd…read moreskip it as a dinner spot. Food: 2 Drinks: 5 Service: 1 Value: 3 Atmosphere: 4 Food: I ordered the French dip sandwich with tater tots. The sandwich was awful. Bread seemed stale, the meat was chewy, and the dipping jus was tiny. The best part was the tater tots, that clearly came out of a frozen bag. Drinks: Outstanding beer selection. 119 different beers available! Service: Generally very slow. The place wasn't super full but I had to get the bartenders attention to get anything. I didn't get service a single time without having to flag someone down. Value: Beers were decent price, but $21 for that sandwich was egregious. Atmosphere: The bar area was huge with tons of TV options. There were also lots of tables and a really nice outdoor area.

This will be the 4th year of the craft beer event, I've been to this all 3 years so far and am…read morelooking forward to it immensely. Wide range of brewers, fantastic beers and delicious food. An absolutely amazing event that is sure to sell out early. Absolutely can't miss if you're a beer lover, the best beer event I've ever been to out of many.

The beer is the best of the local breweries & the food is unique & delicious: we love the laid back…read morevibe & make it a point to visit whenever n Portsmouth! The service is friendly as well.

I felt like messages were being sent to me to visit here. The night before, at dinner at a nearby…read morerestaurant with local friends, one of them was drinking a Liar's Bench beer which he let me sample. It wasn't my preferred type of beer, but I found it tasty and refreshing. The next morning at breakfast at a restaurant in town, there were small signs on the table for their beers. So that afternoon, I went to Liar's Bench for lunch. I appreciate the messages the universe had sent me. Apart from a challenge getting parking at lunchtime, with several spots in the lot reserved for nearby Murray's Plumbing, there's much to like about Liar's Bench (and that's no lie). The beer selection is varied enough that I was able to get a very satisfying flight. My local friend had suggested I order whatever was the chef's special of the day (which today was a specialty burger), but we instead opted for the BBQ platter for 2, with a large amount of pulled pork, slaw, potato salad, and Texas toast. We sat at the bar and had great service and conversation. I can see why this is a popular lunch destination. Another bonus for me is that Liar's Bench is the closest brewery to a hotel at which I often stay when I'm in Portsmouth, making this a new destination for me when I'm in the area.

Excellent happy hour, 3 to 6. Burgers sliders were $10 and they are the perfect size. The GOAT is…read moreexcellent. Beer selection is fabulous, they now have Bissell, Trillium, and several local brews. They serve half pints as well as flights. The outdoor seating is cozy. It's nice to be in downtown Portsmouth but off the beaten track Service is excellent

Wonderful people and great beer ! Loved the outside mural. Cheeseburger was delicious and cooked…read moreperfectly. Parking was difficult but it was worth it.

Summary- overall very solid drinks…read more Drinks- 4 stars Solid painkillers, really nice old fashioned. One of the drinks we tried was a little weird, but it was pretty much exactly what it said it was going to be. Service- 5 stars Excellent and friendly bartender. Atmosphere- 5 stars A nice bar to be in.

Loved The Wilder! The vibe is chill and welcoming. Garrett was a great bartender and made the…read moreexperience even better. The iced espresso martini was a different way to have a espresso martini...it was good, but the real standout is their carrot juice-based mocktail--add Tito's and you've got an amazing cocktail. They also have a great happy hour. Definitely a spot I'd return to next time I'm in Portsmouth.

We came on a random tuesday night and were able to sit right away…read more We got garlic Parmesan Wings, which were so crispy and juicy and absolutely delicious. We also had a burger, which was very good as well, cooked to the right temp and not too much with the toppings. Fries are amazing along with the ranch. Last but not least don't get me started on the cookie pan, that was unbelievable and hit the spot and was enough to take home. I dream about the cookie pan often. Overall really enjoyed my dinning experience at The Goat!

The goat offers s variety of burgers and other food options! They have a decent drink menu as well…read more Although we waited a while for some service (I had to flag down the host) the staff were so friendly and attentive. The goat is a bit on the smaller side but offers plenty of seating. Our food was great! I do like my sweet potato fries on the crunchier side which the Goat did a great job at doing. Can't wait for the Salem location to open up , it's closer for me !

Nice pub with some great food…read more I got the Haddock Sandwich ($17 as of 5/2026) which was light and crispy. Haddock was cooked perfectly and the fries that came with it were great (I enjoyed their honey mustard which you can request on the side). Their chicken sandwiches also looked awesome and I'd give that a go the next time I was here.

If I lived in Portsmouth, Dwyer's would definitely be one of my go to places. Just off the main…read morestreet, this Irish Pub is welcoming, has a great draft selection, and great food. We visited on Friday night and sat at a table as the bar seating was pretty packed. Crowd was pretty chill - a mixture of people in their 20's having drinks & apps, and then older couples/families enjoying dinner. We were happy to see Smithwicks on the draft menu, and we also got a Downeast cider with a caramel/cinnamon rim. We ordered the house made mozzarella sticks, which were ginormous, crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and all around delicious. We all opted with different types of burgers - sliders, fried chicken, and a pub burger. All were served with fries and were perfectly cooked. The coating on my fried chicken was crispy and flavorful. Service was awesome - our glasses were never left empty! Best of all, Dwyers has a free jukebox packed with favorites. Looking forward to coming back on our next visit to Portsmouth - we'll definitely be trying the deviled eggs, wings, and fried oreos!

We absolutely loved this place and made sure to come back on this trip! We grabbed seats right at…read morethe bar, and the bartender was so nice and welcoming. This time we had dinner along with a few cocktails, and everything was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is lively, colorful, and has such a fun energy without feeling overwhelming. We had another great experience and can't wait to come back again!

Restaurant Week in Portsmouth was the perfect opportunity to try out Moxy. Plus an added bonus of…read more$42 for a 4-course meal made it more interesting. We found street parking close to the restaurant so that was great while paying close attention to the fact that street parking is not free in the area until 8 pm. I made a reservation and we were seated right away after we entered the restaurant. Our table was situated on the first floor so the area was small but we had enough space between table to have a private conversation. I started out with salmon tartare and it was my least favorite of all. I found the pita to taste somewhat stale and I ended up not eating it. Salmon was good but I did not find that cream cheese added to the dish. It might be a matter of personal preference but I wished I started out with something else from the menu. My shrimp scampi was delicious and I would come back for this dish. Pasta and sauce were great and shrimp were a nice size. I then went with the beef stew. I found the pastry to be somewhat salty but it balanced with the stew that was slightly underseasoned. Maybe it was intended to be that way. It was a decent dish overall. I loved the strawberry panna cotta. Their rhubarb chutney was beautiful and the dish was a great way to end my meal. I would come back to this restaurant in the future to try out their regular menu.

We frequently pass through Kittery, often stopping at Kittery Trading Post and Bob's Clam Hut, but…read moreon this trip we ventured off of Rt. 1 and discovered a little hidden gem...The Black Birch. This quaint gastropub doesn't look like much from the outside, but inside, this seems like a place where locals are regulars and tourists are happy to get a table at this "no reservations" joint. It's dark inside (no photos) and a little cramped. The bartenders are serving double duty mixing and pouring drinks while also playing DJ and spinning vinyl records. And it felt like everyone inside was exactly where they wanted to be at the moment...enjoying each other's company and sharing drinks and food. The menu is about the size you would expect from a small kitchen - a fair number of appetizer dishes meant for sharing, and a handful of entrees, ranging from casual to a bit more refined. The grilled cheese and tomato soup ($19) was made with a hearty artisan bread that hit the spot on a chilly evening. Similarly, the coq au vin ($26) was classic comfort food, with perfectly cooked smashed fingerling potatoes surrounded by a rich, decadent reduction sauce smothering meaty mushrooms and soft pearl onions. Note, the coq au vin did take a long time to prepare, so not the dish to order if you're in a hurry. A couple of not-too-sweet lemon ricotta donuts (with chocolate sauce) was a great way to end the meal.

This restaurant is exceptionally creative! Loved everything we ordered. Mussels with raisins were…read moreperfect! The servers were friendly and the patrons all looked to be having a great time! Can't wait to go back!