48 Best Cocktail Bars near Portsmouth

“We had a great birthday experience aboard the train & plan on returning many times. We chose The Spruce Car, (as opposed to the murder mystery) which is aptly named, as it's filled with rich, warm woods. The cozy lighting & up-scale, but not pretentious, decor created the perfect ambiance for a romantic birthday. Dinner service was nothing short of wonderful. Our server, Maddie, was friendly, beautiful, and attentive. Both of our dinners were delicious and the cocktails were perfect. More locals should enjoy the Bellevue Grand. It's worth every penny.“

“We just came by boat with two little kids not realizing the new fall hours. The employee working saw them peaking into the window and was so kind bringing them each out doughboy donuts. It was such a generous and thoughtful gesture that truly made these two little kids day! We look forward to coming again in the spring (during hours your open)“

“My go-to order in most places would be a Reuben. The quality of the meat, bread and the balance with the sauerkraut, sauce & cheese say a lot about how the restaurant approaches their food. The 02878 is the best Reuben sandwich I have ever had the pleasure of eating. Now I will have to find another go-to for other restaurants because they will pale in comparison to Localz 02878.“

“1st time date night for us. We were met and had Darwin the AMAZING to ourselves. Fall cocktails were delish and menu changes were not disappointing! Bar12 was full when we left.“

“Great location nice big bar with tvs“

“A great local restaurant 💯“

“Kelly makes the best Sangria you've ever had 💯⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Such a delicious little restaurant! I’m vegan, dined at Foglia with my carnivorous husband and we both loved it. The food is fresh and delicious and has multiple layers of flavor. It was such a treat. After our meal, Chef Pete came out to talk with us about our meal. Will definitely return.“

“Delicious food, great service and I highly recommend.“

“Today we made a pilgrimage to Basil Yu’s restaurant, Yagi Noodles. My son happened to see that Basil had become a successful restaurateur while he was watching one of Guy Fieri’s shows. We had become acquainted with Basil when we were all involved with a Boy Scout Troop in Manchester NH. We were disappointed to discover that Basil wasn’t at the restaurant, however we got over it when we found out it was due to a commitment to a fundraiser for the James Beard Foundation. Basil, You weren’t there, but your food is delicious. You get the Merit Badge! You weren’t there, but your staff is spectacular! You get the Merit Badge! We wish you continued success! R&L Standish + R&L Welsch“

“Celebrated a birthday last evening at Viola Cucina with a party of 12. EXCEPTIONAL! Small venue but comfortably accommodated us all. Fabulous food, drinks, and service. We all left very happy! Bravo!“

“Nice ambiance, great food and service!!“

“Fantastic service, atmosphere, food and drinks! perfect night out, will be back!“

“I can’t believe it took us so long to dine here. This is hands down the best food I’ve had in a very long time. Ambiance 10/10, service 10/10 and food 100/10. The street corn ravioli was out of this world. I also tried the peach & prosciutto bruschetta which was savory & sweet and just sooo good. I kept seeing this Bloody Mary type of cocktail going out so I had to order one. This drink was AMAZING. It was called “Caprese my name” which consisted of vodka, basil, tomato and get this…pasta water! Serve in a martini glass with a little mozzarella ball garnish. The most delicious drink I’ve ever had. This place is amazing and I highly recommend it if you’re in town!!!“

“incredible small town bar and live music venue. The owner has poured out all into this place! every community could use a Galactic!“

“Gorgeous hotel and beyond amazing staff and service .. just a wonderful time there“

“love the food and drinks they were AMAZING ❤️❤️💯“

“Atmosphere and food are amazing!! Can’t beat the pizzas!!!“

“A great innovative menu, absolutely delicious food, warm friendly environment and great service! This restaurant is amazing! Each item we ordered was bursting with flavor!!“

“Great place with friendly service. Drinks are terrific. Good place to watch the game. Highly recommend!“

“Amazing drinks and beautiful moody vibe“

“Best experience ever, food was amazing, our server Jack was spot on and everyone was warm and welcoming to us and our puppy Opi who was treated like a queen ! Thank you, we will definitely be back and highly recommend Diego’s Newport!!!“

“Waterdog was one of our stops while bar hopping in Warren this past Saturday night. We only went for cocktails and were pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere up on the top floor! Very eclectic but it works! The outdoor space is deceiving compared to the inside. If they were open after 10pm, we would have gone back! The food looks amazing and will definitely go back to try it out!“

“Stopped in to this little gem, food & drink excellent & Katie at the bar was wonderful!“

“food was great and just crunchy enough! atmosphere friendly. would go again !“

“Great food & drinks“

“Had to try this establishment as I’ve heard great things. Let it be known, there oven is gas and I do prefer wood fired, however the dough was good enough to almost make up for it. Surprisingly, it appears to be a Neopolitan pizza, however the pizza had a nice crisp to the crust, not huge, just enough to not make it a soft typical Neopolitan style pizza. So credit to them for being different and the crust was also soft and light, very nice combination. Btw, we opted for a simple Margherita, which is a baseline for judging any Neopolitan style pizza. All in all, we would definitely go back.“

“Le Central is one of our favorite restaurants in RI; we travel over 3 bridges to get there! The menu is well curated with something for all tastes. The wine list has great choices with helpful descriptions. The staff is always friendly and helpful in pairing wines with dinner options. Highly recommend this little gem!“

“Great staff, and great food!“

“I cannot express how much I enjoyed/appreciated working with the Primo Catering team for my wedding. The food was absolutely delicious, the team was friendly/attentive, and they were so incredibly accommodating. Beyond that, Shannon went above and beyond for us in every single way. They had a beautiful candle lit dinner for our tasting and had solutions for every problem we encountered when planning our wedding. I cannot recommend them enough. Thank you Primo’s team for being such a key part of our big day! 🤍“

“I ate here today for the 1st time and my meal was absolutely delicious!! I ordered the baked cod with broccoli & rice. The atmosphere was quiet & clean. My waitress was fantastic. I highly recommend this restaurant. My meal was a 10 out of 10.“

“Nice place to have a drink and and snack. The outside seating is great, and Emily is a very pleasant server.“

“We were here visiting and found this little place outside Newport and it was amazing! We had two lobsters and steamers the servers were great. It's very laid-back fun atmosphere.!! Definitely five stars!!“

“Pizza cold and undercooked. Meals arrived different times.“

“The food was very delicious and tasty.“

“Had a wonderful time. Spa was excellent.“

“Loved this little tucked away spot. The ambience and service was delightful! Also the happy hour oysters were some of the best I’ve had all summer . The fries and mussels with curry sauce is my new favorite dish and I had this dish a week ago and I’m pretty sure I’ve thought about it once a day since.

Hope to be back soon!“

“Had a wonderful time. Spa was excellent.“

“Gorgeous hotel and beyond amazing staff and service .. just a wonderful time there“

“We just went for dinner and the service was excellent. Good drinks and the food was flavorful. Very nice atmosphere as well - we look forward to going back and supporting businesses in Fall River ?

Vegetarian options: Veggie Fajitas looked good“

“This food truck brings a unique flair to our events. Their dishes are not only flavorful but also visually appealing, adding to the overall experience of our guests.“

“5 stars all around! This place is delicious! Off-season, Wednesday night October, and it was packed. Despite the crowd, our server was attentive and helpful. Highly recommended daily oyster selection and the clam chowder. I enjoyed the featured halibut…. Not sure how often that makes the menu, but if you see it, try it! And save room for the snowball from hell. It’s worth it! Met the GM who graciously gave us a tour and treated us like celebrities. I wish we had more time here… I’d eat here everyday!“

“Typical tavern style restaurant. Lots of bar and high top seating. Menu was basic American fare and tasty. Service was friendly but a little slow. Place was empty so I think that the one person they had on (working as bartender and waiter) was too busy.“

“Beautiful place and good food!“

“Always a great experience at The Lobster Pot!“

“Absolutely great food and service. Dined last Saturday evening with two of our teen and preteen grandchildren. All of us enjoyed our meals and the service was on point. This next point deserves mentioning as it speaks to the culture of the establishment: When my granddaughter became ill (NOT food related), the manager came over immediately to help comfort her… she brought hot tea and took her to more private quarters to relax until her discomfort passed. We were impressed and remain grateful for the compassion and level of care exhibited. We will continue to visit again and again in the future. Many thanks!!!“

“We went to 1639 for an anniversary dinner and could not have been happier. Food was delicious, ambience was perfect, and Natasha was one of the best servers we have ever had at any restaurant (genuinely...super knowledgeable of all the dishes, great personality). They also have a bar on the deck which was perfect for after dinner drinks. Whole evening was great but especially want to thank Natasha for a phenomenal experience.“

“I wasn't initially excited about sitting on the patio instead of inside, but it turned out great. The food and service were outstanding! Our waiter Srdan was superb, and my tuna was one of the best I've had in years. We later went inside to the bar for an after dinner drink, and the bartender created a special cocktail just for my wife and I. Overall outstanding night out!“