48 Best Cocktail Bars near Portsmouth

“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)“

“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.“

“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“

“Phenomenal ribs, recommend everyone try this place“

“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.“

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

“A great local restaurant 💯“

“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!“

“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“

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

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

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

“Fabulous lobster ravioli ! Great service! Will go back soon.👍“

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

“My partner and I got a take out pizza and a Cesar salad. Pizza was fantastic, pepperoni was really good. Cesar was also good, nice authentic dressing. The takeout lady could have been a tad more pleasant, but maybe that’s just me. Regardless, food was really good and we would come back on our next trip to RI.“

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

“We had a fantastic experience enjoying lunch, delicious drinks, and a great selection of tapas and shareable dishes. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and the food exceeded our expectations. A special shoutout to our waitress, Hope, who went above and beyond to make our dining experience exceptional. Her attentiveness, friendly attitude, and genuine care truly made a difference. We’ll definitely be back!“

“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!“

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

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

“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!!“

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

“Great food & drinks“

“Excellent dining experience. The ingredients in the Negroni were a pleasant change from the usual. The Moroccan chicken and steak frites were delicious. A pleasure to eat at a restaurant that knows how to grill beef rare. Will return soon with guests from out of town.“

“Amazing drinks and beautiful moody vibe“

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

“Very friendly staff, and creative menus both for food and cocktails. Convenient location and comfortable fun environment. Would return if I'm in the area again!“

“Great staff, and great food!“

“The food was very delicious and tasty.“

“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! 🤍“

“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!!“

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

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Kaylia (spelling?) was a great server and did a fantastic job. Food was great. We had duck and rack of lamb. Apps and drinks were good. The staff made a small error with our order but corrected it immediately. They even recognized our reason for celebrating and made it a very special night. Place is not clearly marked and can easily be missed. Think it was a hidden gem in the resort.“

“Wow, a top New York City type restaurant in Newport. Forget the losers comments from years ago. Dress like you’re going first class. Atmosphere here is awesome…2nd floor is special. Drinks are reasonable and delicious. Our server PATRICK WAS AMAZING. They explain specials and drinks. Most attentive and all foods were perfectly presented. Wanna another drink, ask and within 2 minutes it’s there. We had wild mushrooms and salmon that were incredible as appetizers. Caesar salad was fresh and lettuce crisp. Scallops special had my wife shaking her head. My seafood linguine was overflowing with fresh seafood. The dessert of “Snowball from Hell” can be shared. Our 54th anniversary was unreal. THANK YOU Park next door in Moorings lot.“

“Always a great experience at The Lobster Pot!“

“Excellent service and amazing Food and Desserts.“

“Beautiful place and good food!“

“The raw oysters were deliciously sweet. The shrimp cocktail were Double Jumbo size. The watermelon gazpacho was excellent. And the sautéed scallops in corn sofrito were fantastic. A tasty creme brulee finished things off. We'll be back“