21 Best Bars in Portsmouth

Vida Cantina Mexican • $$
2456 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp Taco and Vegetarian Taco
Carrot Pibil Salbutes Tacos
Carne Asada Enchilada
Fried Avocado Tacos
Carnitas Enchiladas
Sweet Potato Fries
Confit Pork Belly
Blue Corn Bread
Chips and Salsa
Beans and Rice

“This place is off the charts delicious, and with a James Beard nomination, you’re guaranteed the high quality local ingredients. The charred calamari is one of the most interesting amazing Foods!“

3.8 Good153 Reviews
Legends Billiards & Tavern Bar • $
80 Hanover St, Portsmouth

Customers` Favorites

Loaded Nachos with Bourbon Onion Dip
Scorchin' Bacon Chili Cheeseburger
12 Plain Jumbo Chicken Wings
Panko Mozzarella Wedges
Loaded Legends Nachos
Allagash Fish & Chips
Buffalo Cauliflower
Sweet Potato Fries
The Legends Burger
Panko Mozz Wedges

“great people, awesome food, beautiful pool tables. love this place“

4.6 Superb146 Reviews
Dwyer's Pub Bar • $$
96 Bridge St, Portsmouth

Customers` Favorites

Burger Fish N Chips and Shepard's Pie
Pub Burger

“Great atmosphere, food was good, snd reasonably priced. Live music was great.“

4.4 Superb56 Reviews
Slow Burn Lounge Bar • $$
36 Market St, Portsmouth

Customers` Favorites

Glenlivet Flight
Blondie

“Amazing place, awesome bartenders! Great speak easy bar!!“

4.2 Good39 Reviews
State Street Saloon Bar • $
43 Pleasant St, Portsmouth

Customers` Favorites

Medium Lobster Rolls
Small Lobster Roll
Fish and Chips

“Traveled out to Portsmouth from Wisconsin. Sick of seafood, best burger I have ever had on the east coast. Lots of tv’s to watch the games. Friendly people. Highly recommend you give it a try. Will try their lobster roll though before leaving. Had some delicious apple crisp for desert.“

4.2 Good59 Reviews
Cheese Louise Portsmouth Sandwich Shop • $$
76 Congress Street, Portsmouth

Customers` Favorites

Pork-Y-Pie Sandwich and Summer Salad
Grilled Cheese Sandwich Cubano
Build Your Own Grilled Cheese
Secret Sauce Take-Home Bottle
Blueberry Maple Lemonade
Godmother Sandwich
Spring Fling Salad
The No Porkin' Way
Caprese Sandwich
Side of Pickles

“GREAT niche place to get a quick, delicious bite. The vibe, aura, and cleanliness is as great as their food. I love the "Secret Sauce" which they sell in a small bottle. Curiously though, the bottles only have a label identifying it as "Secret Sauce." I'm pretty sure that that is not quite legal. To sell food products to consumers, state and federal laws require that the product be labeled with it's ingredients and if it's a commercial enterprise like a restaurant, it also needs to be independently tested for safety. Even small-time, farmers market and craft show sellers know that they have to list the ingredients. Cheese Louise's Secret Sauce not only does not list the ingredients, but it doesn't even tell you if it needs to be refrigerated! I suspect it does since it does have some mayo component to it. CL needs to fix this sooner rather than later. I love this place and would hate for them to get into trouble for this basic oversight.“

4.8 Superb338 Reviews
The Press Room Bar • $$
77 Daniel St, Portsmouth

Customers` Favorites

Sweet Chili Cauliflower Bites
Goat Cheese Appetizer
Chicken Sandwich
Veggie Burger
The Press Room
Fish & Chips
Small Nachos
Hummus Board
Sandwiches
Classic

“We love this place!!! The live music is awesome.“

4.2 Good98 Reviews
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Cure

Cure American • $$$
189 State Street, Portsmouth

Customers` Favorites

Hand Cut Fries and Black Garlic Aioli
Espresso Stout Braised Short Rib
Crispy Skinned Statler Chicken
Grilled Bone-In Pork Chop
Parmesan Crusted Salmon
Pan Roasted Duck Breast
Lobster Mac and Cheese
Pan Scared Crab Cakes
Mushroom Forestiere
Mushroom Appetizer

“Great service, cold food for my husband but they made it right! Love this place!“

4.6 Superb351 Reviews
Daniel Street Tavern Bar • $
111 Daniel St, Portsmouth

“D street is all about THE ATMOSPHERE!!! The people, the great local people from every walk of life“

3.5 Good51 Reviews
Green Elephant Vegetarian • $$
35 Portwalk Pl, Portsmouth

Customers` Favorites

Steamed Assorted Vegetables with Peanut Sauce
Deep Fried Vegetarian Spring Rolls
Deep-Fried Vegetarian Spring Rolls
Fragrant Coconut Soup with Tofu
Chocolate Orange Mousse Pie
Siamese Dream Curry Noodles
Vegetable Medley Stir Fry
Thai Ginger Noodles
Vegetable Dumplings
Tofu Tikka Masala

“fantastic atmosphere and phenomenal food ♡“

4.6 Superb84 Reviews
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Row 34

Row 34 Seafood • $$$
5 Portwalk Pl, Portsmouth

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp Cocktail and Oysters on the Half Shell
Warm Buttered Lobster Roll
Beer Battered Fish & Chips
New England Clam Chowder
Lobster Roll with Chips
Ethel's Creamy Lobster
Grilled Whole Branzino
Lager Steamed Mussels
Butterscotch Pudding
Shellfish Tower

“We booked the private dining area and had a great experience. Service was great and we were not rushed at all. Food and drinks were good and the overall booking process with Zoey was easy and transparent.“

4.4 Superb307 Reviews
Earth Eagle Brewings Brewery • $$
175 High St, Portsmouth

Customers` Favorites

Tuscan Red Blend Soft Pretzel
Jumbo Beef Hotdog
Naked Hot Dog
Table Beer
Chips

“Tasty Larrys, yummy burgers and dogs! Nice atmosphere and outdoor patio! Indoor bars are like a maze to find the MERCH“

4.5 Superb94 Reviews
Pink Bamboo Hot Pot Cafe Chinese • $
128 Penhallow St, Portsmouth

Customers` Favorites

Half and Half Hot Pot
Spicy Beef Hot Pot
Hot and Sour Soup
Pupu Platter for 2
Chicken Fingers
Sesame Chicken
Enoki Mushroom
Orange Chicken
Beef Teriyaki
Chicken Wings

“First time for hot pot, my 11yr kept asking do it so it became a birthday thing . Staff took us though it all, checked on us the right amount of times and really like sharing their know how. Food was above expected and they have a full menu also. Dinner for 3 with 2 drinks, 3 apps and 2 entrees with extra side just climbed over $100. Go there and be happy!“

4.4 Superb127 Reviews
BRGR Bar Hamburger • $
34 Portwalk Pl, Portsmouth

Customers` Favorites

The brgr with Fries with Cheese
Summer Squash Croquettes
The Up in Smoke Burger
Buffalo Brussel Sprouts
Sweet Potato Fries
Chicken Sandwich
Build Your Own
Brazen Burger
Reuben Burger
Waffle Fries

“My go to bar when visiting Portsmouth for the Maine Lunch and great burgers, and the Brussels are fantastic. Tonight it was lighter fare, I had the arugula salad and again a great choice. Beware though, reviewers say a meal here is $10-$20 and this is very wrong, salad beers tax and tip were $54 for me tonight.“

4.4 Superb121 Reviews
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
775 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth

Customers` Favorites

Margaritas Famous Fried Ice Cream
Taco Enchilada Rice and Beans
Guadalajara Steak Fajitas
Quesadilla with Carnitas
Coconut Shrimp Salad
Chicken Chimichanga
Chicken Baby Chimis
Mexican Street Corn
Enchiladas Banderas
Vegetarian Burrito

“Watermelon martini Iced tea of the Long Island variety“

4.4 Superb108 Reviews
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Moxy

Moxy American • $$
106 Penhallow St, Portsmouth

Customers` Favorites

Lacquered Pork Belly Bites
Beef Short Rib Maramalade
Beef Short Rib Marmalade
New England Dinner 2 0
Johnny Cake Community
Fried Green Tomatoes
Whoopie Pie Sliders
Fried Pickle Chips
Fried Cauliflower
Crispy Pork Belly

“I had an exceptional dining experience here. This is a place that knows how to nail the details. If you’re a foodie or cocktail enthusiast you’re going to love it here. Service is timely, accommodating, and super kind. The dishes are thoughtful, creative, and most importantly, delicious. The cocktails are complex, textured and beautifully balanced. Bravo Moxy“

4.4 Superb107 Reviews
Earth Eagle Brewings HOMEBREW SUPPLY (not pub) Brewery • $$
Barclay Square, 350 NH-108, Somersworth

“A&G always has the brewing supplies I need and are very competitively priced even compared to online.“

4.4 Superb20 Reviews
Clipper Tavern American • $
75 Pleasant St, Portsmouth

Customers` Favorites

Clipper Back 9 Lobster Roll
Philly Cheesesteak Eggrolls
Bacon Burger with Fries
SCB Chicken Sandwich
Poutine Steak Tips
Steak Tip Poutine
Chicken Tenders
Shepherd's Pie
Hand Cut Fries
Fish and Chips

“I must say we were very impressed with this place! Doesn't look like much from the outside, but the inside atmosphere was nice. Great service, great drinks, excellent teriyaki tenders, buffalo chicken dip and amazing burgers! Definitely recommend!“

4.1 Good106 Reviews
Old Ferry Landing Seafood • $$
10 Ceres St, Portsmouth

Customers` Favorites

Clam Chowder and Side Salad
Lobster Roll and Fried Clams
Ferry Landing Lobster Roll
Lobster Feast in the Rough
New England Clam Chowder
Baked Stuffed Haddock
Seafood Platter
Broiled Scallops
Chicken Fingers
Fish and Chips

“Great food, great service. Love the view.Look forward to the next visit with family and friends.“

3.9 Good84 Reviews
Little Tokyo & Saigon Vietnamese • $
2800 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth

Customers` Favorites

Phở Đặc Biệt Meat Combo Noodle Soup
Chicken Teriyaki 6
Salted Crispy Fish
Boneless Spareribs
House Fried Rice
Pork Fried Rice
California Roll
Pork Vermicelli
Curry Chicken
Calamari Roll

“Food is excellent. More importantly, staff is super nice.“

3.8 Good76 Reviews
Lazy Jack's Seafood • $$
54 Ceres St, Portsmouth

Customers` Favorites

New England Lobster Roll
Fried Clams with Belly
Bang Bang Shrimp
Onion Rings
Fish Tacos

“Lazy Jack's is a charming and cozy restaurant that I would definitely return to. It's important to set your expectations accordingly, as they provide only paper plates, plastic cups, and plastic silverware. If you’re okay with that, I highly recommend this spot to anyone visiting Portsmouth. The ambiance is very pleasant, situated on the water with a lovely view of boats passing by. It's a great place to relax and enjoy the scenic waterfront.“

3.5 Good52 Reviews

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