This is a fairly new place. It was fun, and the food selection was a bit different. We like different. Appetizers had different things like veggies, even parsnips. They re-did the building inside from the place that used to be there and it was enjoyable and fun. We just had burgers, but they were great burgers. The drink selection is different and we liked what we had very much, interesting. I had a pumpkin cider that was quite good. We were given popcorn with our drinks that was chili powder spiced but not too spicy, very enjoyable. We will come back. read more

I've been at the Rail Penny a couple times and have never really been impressed.. This last visit had amazing service. Ordered seared scollops which had been cooked perfect... but the risotto was sold out and I asked for linguini which was like rubber.. so they swapped it out with Mac and cheese...delicious! ... The cost of the seared scollop plate was market price... for that night it was $35... so I should dug a little deeper and asked how many scollops cause that meal only came with 3 which was a little pricey for what it was.. read more

Tried this place for the first time, wow blew away my expectations!!! The staff greeted us with the biggest smiles I have ever seen in any restaurant establishment before. I felt so welcomed!!! The food was delicious and enjoyed the local brews on tap. I will be back for sure read more

My wife and 2 adult children came here for Easter brunch. I had eggs benedict, my son eggs, bacon and toast, both good, and we were happy with our choice. But, my wife and daughter had Belgian waffles, which were essentially stale and very unpalatable. The restaurant was not crowded at all, leaving one to wonder why a simple waffle had to be like those we were served. The service was good, waitress was very nice. read more

This was my first time here. I really enjoyed the place. The service is excellent. The menu has so many options. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the Falafel wrap has way too much lettuce in it and not enough falafel pair keep that in mind if you should order it. read more

I love this place! My husband and I go to the bar for dinner at least a couple times a month. The food is fabulous! Drinks are out of this world! One particular drink makes you feel like You are "The Center of the Universe". The staff are all friendly and helpful. I would have given this place a 5 Star but this past Saturday we had some friends over and took them there for dinner. It was the first time we had eaten in the dining room since the Building became The Rail-penny. It was a busy night and we literally could not hear ourselves speak. The noise in the dining room was deafening. They were nice enough to move us to a corner booth which help a lot. We also waited on our food for some time. Several groups who sat down after us received their food and finished before ours even came out. This is never an issue at the bar. But as I said the place was packed and I won't judge them by that one experience. The food was excellent as well as the drinks. Wait staff friendly. read more

Have eaten here a handful of times and last night was terrible. I ordered a burger which was ok but the fries were ice cold. I did tell our waiter and he did bring me fresh fries but they were luke warm at most. My son ordered a plain chicken sandwich and said it tasted funny. My other son ordered Bolognese and he had enough meat/sauce leftover for another serving of pasta. Needless to say it wasn't our best experience. I'm hoping it was just an off night. read more

Wow am I glad I finally gave this place a try. I think I'm going to become a new regular. Everything about the Railpenny is outstanding. Service, food, atmosphere are all top notch. The menu is made up of all kinds of comfort food. I had a burger and it was one of the best I've ever had. My wife had the bolognese and it was full of flavor. It's another nice addition to Epping's restaurant lineup and I can't wait to visit again. read more

Went here this past weekend, it was our third time eating here. Sadly it was also the worst. I had the American burger and fries. I asked for medium and got medium rare. It was also slathered in mayonnaise and way too much cheese. It was gross. The bun was really nice, brioche. Fries were nasty, mostly overdone potato casings that were way too salty. It was also so loud! The place was full and there are no noise barriers, just an open room. It was so loud that it was physically uncomfortable and we almost left before placing our order. read more

I loved my cocktail endless summer and my boyfriend loved the venison burger. Can't wait to go back!

Tried the Railpenny for a quick Sunday supper. Lobster cakes we're wonderful as was Mac and cheese. Service is fast and attentive. Just as good as brunch. read more

Just a few words: nicely designed inside to be a good counterbalance of plain outside look. Menu is not bland at all and offers good variety and creativity. Cook does good job and that matters most. Service is not remarkable but not bad either. I would say it's a bit overpriced place, but still I am glad that Epping has such a nice place to stop by. read more

I tried this place back in early Fall and forgot to write a review. Went to meet a friend for brunch on a warm and sunny day, so we sat outside on the small deck. The place was nearly empty at noon on Sunday. I'm hoping it was just because they were fairly new. I had the chicken and waffles and my friend had the sweet potato pile. We both enjoyed our food. Service was a little spotty - the server didn't check back with us, which was hard to excuse given how few customers there were. Epping seems to be a great midway meeting point between my home in Derry and seacoast friends with some good food options these days. Railpenny adds to that mix. I'd like to go back and try dinner. read more

What a pleasant surprise in an unexpected area. Sat at the bar for drinks and apps. One of the best bartenders I've had in this area - great recommendations all around. I'll be back and will recommend to others. read more

Based on a mixed drink and a beer - just so ya'll know! We plan on returning but it's usually packed and not that big -so last Sunday/Funday after doing some shopping - we decided - 1 drink and go - to check it out and the menu (easier and more current than on-line). Looks great - although it was the Sunday Brunch menu - it there are 4-5 things I would eat (and can eat - allergy girl thankfully not to gluten or lactose - I would DIE) - that's an awesome sign! Pork Belly? Get in myyyy belly! Bartender was awesome, we loved they carry local brews! (bonus pts) and even the other patrons at the bar were super friendly - ya don't find that everywhere! We plan on def going back to taste the food - but btw - my slightly dirty martini was totally perfect! We also loved the atmosphere - building etc - loved the noise panels! We will go back to actually eat and will update rating... read more

My wife and I had lunch there on Thursday 12/28. The place was busy, but not too busy. We ordered fairly quickly, but the food took forever to arrive. We had szechuan wings as an appetizer. The wings were really good - spicy and not greasy. My wife ordered her burger medium-rare. I ordered medium. Both were well-done and had cooled to room temperature before being served. My wife had fries and I had a salad. Both were better than average, although the fries, like the burgers, had cooled. Overall the food is good, but the service is slow. I think they will do well if they can speed up their delivery and work on getting the burgers' doneness correct. read more

Enjoyed Sunday Brunch with my husband and daughter. My husband loved the waffles and chicken but the KFC Waffles Sammie was incredible. I would highly recommend enjoying brunch at the Railpenny before a Pats game!! read more

The Railpenny Tavern - Bars Near Me - Epping, New Hampshire

I tried this restaurant for this first time last evening. Loved the rustic decor and atmosphere upon first impression. The service on the other hand was unfortunately very disappointing. Wait time was exceptionally long considering there was only about 5 other tables filled and plenty of waitstaff ( not sure of kitchen situation). Our table ordered a sandwich, a burger, and a chicken dish. I ordered the falafel pocket- which ended up being served on a white wrap(stale)- which didn't seem like a traditional way to serve falafel let alone an accurate description of "pocket". I waited for the waitress to check on our table and how our meals were, so I could ask if this is how it is typically served. Our waitress did not return to our table throughout the whole meal, despite our multiple attempts to get her attention as she walked by our table and the managers(or hostess). Another server finally came over, who was pleasant enough but did not know how the meal was typically served. The waitress finally did return as other members of my party were practically finished their meal, but acted oblivious to the fact that I had brought my concerns to the attention to another member of the waitstaff. I did mention to her that although I know she has no control over the menu, she had not checked on us for the entire duration of the meal. She never offered to replace my meal with something else or apologize, only said I'll ask my manager to take it off the bill, because I politely stated I wouldn't pay for it. Manager never came over. Was a very bizarre situation, felt like I was on a hidden camera show. Waitstaff is probably very inexperienced I am assuming due to the location but should know to check on a guest after meal is served at the very least. Same goes for management. Especially with the prices they are asking for meals. read more

I've never been disappointed with my food or service here good food good drinks good beers on tap my favorite time to go is Sunday brunch my go to meals are the chicken and waffles or the Elvis burger and a Vitamin C read more

We decided to visit Railpenny because it sits approximately half way between where we live in Portsmouth and our family lives in Windham. We reserved for 5 a day in advance and were given a booth for 4, unfortunately, where we managed to squeeze in. It was a Saturday night at 6pm so it was pretty busy and loud, plus they were blasting music - which I always feel is for the servers' benefit - everyone else is just trying to have a conversation over the din! So, we all screamed at each other while we waited a really, really long time for our food. The food was well prepared, delicious. We had burgers, falafal wrap and shared the brussels sprouts appetizer. The server was extremely nice and friendly but maybe a bit overtaxed? Not only did food take forever, but our desserts were served with the ice cream somewhat melted, which tells me they were sitting for a while before she picked them up. Frankly, as much as I loved the company, I was anxious to leave because of the ridiculously loud atmosphere, especially the music blasting from the speaker over my head. I don't think we will return, purely based on the atmosphere and service. read more

Great Sunday brunch. Nice, clean, and relaxing atmosphere. Food was great. Service staff friendly.

Wow. To say that sucked would give this place credit. Fries were soggy. Burger was ( ordered medium) a hockey puck. No ice for water. They brought over this thing called Steak Tartar after we're half way through our meal. We asked what it was and they said it was on the house. Didn't look appealing to me so I passed. She said the chips were soggy. Got the bill and this "on the house item" was charged to me and cost more than my meal. Took them 10 minutes to figure out how to void it. This place was recommended to us..... wondering if it was a joke or payback for something I did. read more

Pleasantly surprised! Very clean and neat inside. They brew their own ice tea which was delicious and they left a small carafe on the table for me to refill my own glass. Our waitress was fantastic. Super friendly without being fake. The food was great. My husband ordered the chicken. I ordered the steak. Both were very good. My husband is a chef so there are a few minor tweaks he would make, but overall we both really enjoyed it and would go back. read more

Went for brunch. The food and drinks were really good and the service sucked and it wasn't busy at all. There's way to many good dining options in the area to want to go back read more

First time here Saturday night. Love the pub feeling inside. Waitress was nice and someone knowledgeable and she liked to chat!! Started with a Down East cider (in a can) Ordered the Basic cheeseburger medium and it came out well done. I'm not one to complain so I tried it and it was good. I actually liked it without adding condiments. House fries were delicious. Only issue is when the bill came I was a bit taken back at the $14 for the 2 ciders. I mean it's in a standard can. Most places would charge $4-5 for a can of cider. I'd definitely go back but maybe avoid any alcohol. I wonder what a mixed drink must cost here!!?? read more

My favorite place to go to when home! Great food, great drink, and amazing staff. Tavern fries are to DIE for!

Wow, only one review so far and a ton of people eating there tonight, a rainy Thurs! My friend said it was fairly new but word has spread. The tavern fries are a must! So much bacon and that sauce just leaves you wanting more. The popcorn cauliflower was good, beware of the mushy lemon bits on the side! They are not cauliflowers, but rather strong mushy lemon rinds. We shared the chicken and duck leg dishes. Loved the moist chicken, duck was too salty for my taste. The sides were good, I liked the polenta patty, Brussels and carmelized onions. The goat cheese risotto was too strong for me and the asparagus mushy. Overall, nice ambience and good food. read more

I love this place. My boyfriend and I go here once a week. :) I love the friendly atmosphere and it's lively! Mussels are amazing and Brussel sprouts app. The Pino is delicious! read more

What a great new restaurant! The menu is perfect for the size of the restaurant. The staff was amazing, and seemed to really enjoy what they do. I strongly recommend trying Railpenny! I can't wait to go back. read more

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Great local spot. Concise menu, but great options and excellent quality. Good beer and wine selection. A touch pricey, but not enough to be a deterrent. Definitely better than anything in the nearby Brickyard Plaza. Recommended. read more

great food but wouldn't recommend beer garden with the hassle of ordering via QR code

My friends and I stopped at railpenny for lunch before a training class at SIG Sauer academy. The parking was ample and we hit the restaurant at a perfect time because it was slow and we got seated right away. The decor was great and made you think you were in a upscale tavern. The service was good and our server was helpful and attentive. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich which came with slaw and red pepper jelly on a nice bun and thin cut crispy French fries. My buddy had the Americans burger which looked really good also. If I was able to have a beer they had a great selection of local craft brews on tap. Jackpot. Next time I'm in the area I wouldn't hesitate to come in again. read more

We have been looking forward to trying this new restaurant. Service was friendly and attentive, definitely above average for a new establishment. The big, big bowl of fries with aioli was delicious. The mac and cheese was bland. Unfortunately, the food and beer menus are quite limited and not really all that interesting. All in all, Railpenny Tavern is a somewhat disappointing replacement for the well-loved Zampa Restaurant previously in that location. read more

I went to the Railpenny Tavern with my boyfriend and another couple last weekend. The food was not good, for example, tater tots for home fries. My boyfriend asked for hollandaise sauce on the side, but it was poured on the eggs Benedict. The service and Bloody Mary's were great, the food was not and it was expensive. read more

Great atmosphere and service as soon as we walked in. Seated promptly and a ordered Drinks and Apps. Brussels Sprouts are awesome and calamari was delicious. Both of us had the burger which was cooked perfectly along with hand cut fries. Ketchup was even put into a cool glass jar as opposed to just throwing the plastic Heinz bottle on the table. Burger was not huge but great quality with good cheese, fresh lettuce tomato and onion. Bun was grilled but not sopping with butter. This is a great alternative to tuckaway tavern and better quality. Give it a try. read more

We live in Southeastern mass and came up to go to a nearby well known restaurant, but there was an hour wait and we were hungry! So we decided to head south on back roads and see what there was. This place caught my eye so we decided to stop. The staff was friendly, the atmosphere was good. It's just the right size. There are outdoor tables and an area below that welcomes people with dogs. I got the deviled egg special of the day to start. It was a really small serving (only three halves) so you are NOT going to want to share.....yum! We also got the soup special southwest corn chowder which was excellent. My husband got the Railpenny burger which had two huge pieces of pork belly on it. The burger was kind of dwarfed by the pork but it was really tasty. I got the chicken sandwich which was really good. The chicken was crispy and tender and the slaw was nice and tangy. The only downside in my opinion was the fries. They were way too thin and didn't keep their crisp. Limp fries make me sad. We are so happy that other restaurant was too busy. Well worth the trip! read more

Dined on Sunday, July 9 for the first time. What a surprise! The wait staff was attentive but not overly so, the decor is rustic but not overdone. It has a good atmosphere, and isn't trying to be more that it is: A small town tavern. That said, the food was tremendous. A standard tavern fare fills out the menu, but there are some nice spins on old classics. I had the pork pot pie, which was delicious! read more

GREAT FIND. We have visited this restaurant twice, and were completely satisfied both times. Alex took care of us both times we went, and she took great care of us. The Tavern fries are the best, and the steak was cooked as requested. I would say for a new restaurant, they are getting it right very quickly. Yes, they do have a limited menu, but are improving all the time. I recommend giving them a try. I will be making this place a frequent stop. read more

Great meal lots of cchoices. Service was fast and friendly. Lots of beers on tap. Really nice casual place to go out with friends or family. read more

I am disappointed with our experience here. We were first sat at a table so unstable that any pressure on the top caused it to tilt so violently everything nearly fell off. We moved ourselves to the table next to it. We order. The cocktail I got was fantastic (pear something or other...). We got the crispy sprouts, I got a Caesar salad with grilled shrimp, my husband the salmon entree. My drink and our starter came out promptly. Our entrees took nearly 40 minutes after the starter. No one checked on us or provided an explanation after removing the empty app plate. My husbands salmon was over cooked. He ordered it medium rare, it was bordering on inedibly overcooked. The shrimp on my salad was good, however two of the five shrimp were not well cleaned. I asked for dressing on the side, it came on the salad. For some reason the entire bowl of salad was warm and slimy. The dressing on the salad was the blandest thing I have ever had. Plain Romain lettuce would have had more flavor than this dressing. I had my partner try it and he agreed. How you make salad dressing this neutral, I don't know. But it's quite the feat. It was really bad. We won't be back. There are far better places to eat. read more