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    The Rugged Axe

    5.0 (4 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Great family fun! The owners are superb and made our total experience a memorable one.

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    Backyard Brewery - Front entrance.

    Backyard Brewery

    3.9(453 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    **We didn't go inside as we had a dog**. large specious parking lot was lovey. Decent raised…read morepatio. I didn't have any beer since i only drink sours and gose and they only had a peanut butter - but their margarita flight was yummy! That was my favorite part. Sad they had no garlic Parmesan sauce, again on me not them. The tenders were fine, juicy, huge portion on the dinner! The fries were my favorite part! Everyone else was raving at my table though, so we will be back! Wait staff was not overly friendly as some have mentioned but moreeeee importantly were the right kind of attentive and perfect for an introvert!! She didn't mind our under 1 year old chaos and was kind! Thank you!

    My husband and I love chicken sandwiches, and the internet said that Backyard Brewery had the best…read morein Manchester. Options are plentiful: I got the fried chicken sandwich and he got chicken and waffles, and they were both delicious. The menu had so many enticing options, and there were so many beer and cocktail choices. My husband doesn't drink, so I found it extra surprising and cool that he thought that the artwork for the brews they make in house was notable, especially the Necronomiquad. Our service was well-paced and attentive, and there were so many good places to choose to sit. Love me some big booths.

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    The pineapple paradise bread pudding is incredible

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    Lawnmower...average

    Backyard Brewery - Cow Tipping (steak tips / coffee porter marinate / bell peppers / Spanish onions / mashed potatoes)

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    Cow Tipping (steak tips / coffee porter marinate / bell peppers / Spanish onions / mashed potatoes)

    Strange Brew Tavern - Barbecue chicken tenders

    Strange Brew Tavern

    3.5(303 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    We were visiting a friend in town who called this a "dive bar" so we didn't have high expectations,…read morethis far exceeded anything we anticipated. We did NOT eat here other than the popcorn at the end of the night, so I can't touch on that, but the popcorn did come in clutch after a few drinks!! We started with a couple beers. Service was great and super quick. I was disappointed that a lot of their beers had run out - I'm not sure if there's a better way to handle their beer menu but maybe a printed menu isn't the right choice since it seems they run through them pretty quick. Regardless, I found a couple I wanted to try and was able to create a flight with them. I loved that they have so many local beers to try from. We also indulged in their free open mic comedy upstairs, which was hilarious. It seems like they always have something going on to keep people entertained. Great experience, if we lived close, this would probably be a regular spot for us.

    The finger foods are always my first choice at a bar with live music. The hamburger got a great…read morereview from the table but for me the onion rings were delicious. The batter is perfectly balanced and the fries were great too. I will be more adventurous with my choices and let me tell you be staff is fantastic. Wow, well dressed, super welcoming, friendly and so attentive. Food was promptly served and cleared and the music great! I hear they have a reputation for excellence.

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    Strange Brew Tavern - Caesar salad

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    Great North Aleworks - Tragically Hopped at the birthday celebration, best time of the year!!

    Great North Aleworks

    4.4(29 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $

    Great selection of beers reasonably priced. Knowledged employees helped me pick out the right…read morebeer. Good selection of food that came out quick and was good. Will be back!

    Great North is truly one of my favorite places to visit in NH. It's fun to stop in on a really busy…read moreday and meet some of the other NH residents who share a passion for locally-brewed craft beer. It's just as nice to stop in on a less busy day too as the staff is very friendly and love chatting about the different styles of beer they have. Often the owners of the brewery are right at the bar. A quick chat or even a more in-depth discussion with them will quickly show you how passionate they are about their craft. My friend and I both brew our own beer and they're always asking us about our own recent brews, sharing ideas and giving feedback. There's both indoor and outdoor seating, so even on busy days it doesn't feel cramped. They have live music weekly (Saturdays), board games for the family (as well as board game nights) and plenty of delicious snacks for if you get hungry during your beer sampling. My absolute favorite brew from them is the Tragically Hopped double IPA (available seasonally in mid-summer) Black Bear stout (often available in the winter) and their self-named Great North IPA, which is a delicious West Coast-styled IPA that's just as good drinking on its own as it is with a sandwich (or burger and fries if you see it on tap at a local pub).

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    Coaster

    Great North Aleworks - Double IPA - Tragically Hopped is seasonal and delicious!

    Double IPA - Tragically Hopped is seasonal and delicious!

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