Cocktail Lovers, this must be the place!…read more Calling all cocktail lovers, make Exeter Apothecary your next place to visit. Located right above the beautiful Vino E Vivo restaurant (see prior review), it's the new HIT spot in Exeter. Only about 20 minutes or so from Portsmouth but a fun spot for cocktails, wine and dessert. Ambiance is chill with comfy bar seats, side tables and bartenders that can shake, sitr and whip up almost any cocktail to your liking. We did share their Amaro Flip which was fabulous. I know we will be back for sure since they offer small plates and decadent desserts too. Cheers~

What a great dinner experience at The Exeter Apothecary, downtown Exeter. Located in a beautifully…read morerestored building, this is much more than a great cocktail bar. Sitting above sister restaurant Vino e Vivo, chefs Nick and Paul bring elevated small and large plates to this casual setting. Cocktails were great, as you might expect. Head bartender Chris has a creative list of cocktails and I'm sure could mix up anything else you might desire. We tried several small and large plates. Really hard to call out a favorite as they were all good. The Parsnip soup was creamy, rich and delicious with several touches such as crisped rice and basil oil on top that really made this a standout. Beet tartare was great as well with rich delicious beet flavor and texture reminiscent of beef tartare. Don't miss the cornbread with pork belly butter! Service is warm and friendly and chef Nick ran many of the dishes to the tables and bar personally. You could see (and taste) the passion he has for food. Exeter has another gem with Exeter Apothecary !

Loved The Wilder! The vibe is chill and welcoming. Garrett was a great bartender and made the…read moreexperience even better. The iced espresso martini was a different way to have a espresso martini...it was good, but the real standout is their carrot juice-based mocktail--add Tito's and you've got an amazing cocktail. They also have a great happy hour. Definitely a spot I'd return to next time I'm in Portsmouth.

My brother, his wife, and I were bar hoping and I'd say this place's ambience was amazing. We got…read moreour drinks and were able to take a seat. We didn't get anything to eat as we already previously ate, but the staff were very attentive in how we were doing with our drinks. Definitely would come again.

What a great beach bar, parking adjacent to the cafe and parallel on the street. We visited on a…read moreMonday night and got Pina coladas, and they were delicious. The bartender was crushing it, slinging drinks. Laid back and good vibes here, plenty of outdoor seating and some seating in a grass area, there were several kids utilizing this space when we walked up so we sat at the bar! We will definitely be back to try the tacos!

Stopped in for coffee and left disappointed. The coffee tasted watered down, my wife ordered a hot…read moredrink and was given an iced one instead, and the music was so loud that it made it difficult to place an order at the window. I suspect the noise may have contributed to the order mix-up. The location is nice, but the overall experience didn't live up to expectations.

Great post dinner spot for a cigar and extremely relaxed atmosphere. Bartenders are always…read moreexcellent! Tonight's excellence is Annalie. She is just as great as Kate! Very highly recommended.

Was greeted enthusiastically by the bartender at the door. I asked if I needed to purchase a cigar…read moreupstairs or if they had a selection downstairs. There was a humidor where I selected a My Father cigar. There was a fine selection of single malt scotches available and I got a nice pour. Enjoyed my cigar peacefully and left a generous tip. I live on n Vermont and don't know when I'll be back but i will keep this place in mind if venture this far south. Highly recommended!!!

Came here a few weeks back for drinks/lunch while spending the day in Hampton beach…read more Let's break it down: The view: 5 stars Service: 5 stars Drinks: 4-5 stars Food: ehh 3 stars at best Outdoor drinking/dining is always a plus when you're on vacation or in a beach town. This place has a fantastic upstairs patio with tables and a bar style tables which overlook directly onto the boardwalk/beach. The view accompanied by some fruity beach cocktails is all I need to give 4 stars. The food on the other hand is so-so. BF and I opted to share spinach artichoke dip and a lobster salad wrap. The spin-art dip was definitely microwaved and was really thick (like a mixture of cream cheese and sour cream only). The lobster wrap was ok- the lobster was fresh which is the most important thing, but it will set you back $20something dollars. Also our waiter was super nice and efficient, so points for that too. So if you're looking to enjoy some drinks and enjoy the view with a few snacks then this is a good place for you. If your ravenously hungry and want to have a great lunch then I would look elsewhere.

Food, 10 Drinks, 10…read moreService, 10 Ambiance, 9 We dined here on the coldest night in January and, the roaring fire and top shelf martini hit the spot. Get a full portion of the Bolognese, and go home fat & happy.

I dined here on Christmas Eve, and I have to say it was one of the best meals I've had in New…read moreHampshire (and I lived there most my life). The Parker House rolls were savory warm perfection and a great way to start the meal. My entree, the gnocchi with duck confit was one of the best things I've ever tasted (though very rich--I had to bring half home). And I tasted my dining companion's duck breast an it was also delicious (which they concurred in thinking). The dessert special was a sticky toffee pudding with bananas foster ice cream and peanut butter magic shell and I wish I could eat it every day. The only downsides were that (1) I didn't love the dessert cocktail (which was also absent a garnish), but it could also very well be personal preference and it was only $7, (2) it was freaking freezing in the restaurant. We were seated in a corner that didn't seem to have any baseboard heaters, and even though we weren't far from the fireplace, there was so little insulation on the windows we were all egregiously uncomfortable. The service was great, with the waitress very helpfully answering all our questions and brining each course with perfect timing. The food itself is on the expensive side, though I thought the drinks were normal for a nice restaurant (my other drink, which I enjoyed, was $13). But for the quality of the food, it's hard to complain.

Sorry forgot to take a pic(very unlike me) Nice job. Very…read morelocal place, very hospitable ! Bartenders were great! Had the mussels which was the nights special! Very nice! Super fresh, great broth, only recomendation more toast points!(the broth is so good need to soak it up)

Nice bar/restaurant with good solid cocktails and very decent food with a few standouts. It…read moreactually reminded me of a western bar atmosphere but a lot more interesting drinks. The cocktails we had were very good, especially since they were not too sweet, a true test IMHO. The food is mostly very good with standouts like their tomato soup which is truly excellent IMHO. The dollar night oysters were very good for the price, significantly higher quality than most dollar night bivalves. We'll definitely be returning to explore their offerings more.

Food and drinks are incredible. Great atmosphere for a date night. The waitress was attentive and…read morethe atmosphere was intimate. Great for dinner.

At first glance, I knew this place was special. Limited seating, tucked into a cute alleyway,…read moreplants coving the brick facade- beautiful!! Then we were met with the bubbly hostess and the amazing owner who found us two seats at the equally charming bar top. Danny, the bartender was attentive, smart, and exceptional at his job. All that aside- the food was among the best we have had anywhere on the east coast. Forget the lobster roll and come feast here. You will not be sorry.