Charlie's Tap House

This was the third time we had gone to the goat, all three were good this last time was the best,…read morethe Rancho burger was great and mac and cheese was too, the sting onions rings are addictive. The drinks are good epically the after glow. The best part of the trip was waitress Stefanie she said they call her little stefanie because there are two of them, she made the weekend great with energy and attention she gave us. We came back the second night and she remembered us and we got the same attention and energy. She is a great waitress and someone the manager should be gald they have working for they. We were there the weekend of the September 11thur the 13

About a two minute walk from the main strip... It's very small on the inside. We came mid-April for…read morelunch on a Saturday and was surprised how busy it was. I can only imagine how packed this place gets during the summer. Anyways, service was great. Both bartenders were friendly and one offered a marker + tape so we could hang our dollar bill on the ceiling. As for the food... IMO it wasn't up to par with the Manchester location but still good. The nacho appetizer was disappointing as the pulled pork on top was lukewarm and there was hardly cheese/toppings under the top layer. My BLT and fiancés burger were both good. Fries perfectly crispy. This is probably one of the better (if not the best) place to have a meal at Hampton Beach.

Upstairs bar

Build your own chicken sandwich with cilantro aioli, carmelized onions, and cheddar cheese

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Upstairs bar

Wally's

3.0(202 reviews)

0.3 mi

Cool spot with pool tables and live music. Mostly inside with a smaller deck our back. The drinks…read morewere strong and decently priced!

The steak and cheese was sub-par not enough cheese but it hit the spot. The waitress was attentive…read morewith a good personality, checking on us if we needed anything. The place was huge good space not crowded. The only thing I didn't like was the bathrooms it was co-ed size of a broom closet.

06/08/2024 they have real dart boards!!!

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06/08/2024

North of NOLA

4.7(21 reviews)

0.7 mi

North of NOLA is a pop-up at my favorite breakfast place in Hampton, the Ginger & Clove Cafe. The…read morefood is absolutely incredible; best jambalaya I've ever had. For dessert, my better half and I shared their bananas foster bread pudding, which was out of this world scrumptious. I wanted to lick the bowl! North of NOLA will be at this spot until Labor Day. It's definitely worth visiting (more than once)! I can't wait to go back for more! (Forgot to take pictures of our main course! But did get a picture of dessert!)

Ventured 50 miles east to North of NOLA in Hampton hoping to finally find some top quality,…read moreauthentic Cajun Food. The verdict: 100% success. The food was amazing!!! I lived 7 1/2 years in Louisiana and even worked for 2 1/2 years at the legendary Ralph & Kacoo's, so I have been searching for years for Cajun food as good as I enjoyed back then. I have eaten at every so called Cajun Restaurant in NH, ME, MA, and RI. North of NOLA and Big Mamou in Springfield MA are the only two that could be served in Louisiana . I started if with an Abita Purple Haze (beer). I was worried it might be a little stale, but it was fresh and tasty. My wife had a hard Southern Peach Tea. It was delicious as well. On to the food: We started with a bowl of seafood gumbo. It was very thick, not watery, and had lots of shrimp, crab, crawfish, and okra. 10 of 10 and the hit of the night. I will return just for the gumbo. My wife got the Zydeco Pasta for her meal. Not too spicy and full of flavor. Maybe a tad to much andouille, but 7 of 10. I got the Crawfish Etouffe. A little mild for my taste but delicious. 8 of 10. We also got a Blackened Fish Bites appetizer with our meals. I wish it was catfish, but they used Haddock. It was perfectly spiced and delicious. 8 of 10. Would be 10 of 10 if they used wild caught catfish. For dessert we got Beignets and coffee. The beignets were dreamy. 9 of 10. All in all it was an amazing experience and we will make the drive again soon.

Epic sunset spot

Bananas Foster Bread Pudding

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Great spot for breakfast if you want to stay on the beach.

WHYM Craft Pub & Brewery

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I should just always come here. I mean... look at this appetizer! Sweet potato gnocchi deep fried…read morewith a creamed spinach and goat cheese? A little heat in the spices. Freaking delish!! Also: $5 Tito's drinks at Happy Hour. Always a treat here. Every. Single. Time.

First time trying this spot as it was chosen for a group social. The event was held in the…read morebasement, so I did not get a good chance to see what the main dining room looked like. Pretty nice beer menu with lots of local options, as well as some that are brewed in house. The menu was pub/comfort food, with some interesting large plates as well. Whenever I see a pretzel on the menu, I have to order. While it was good, it was not at all what I typically get in a bar. I was served 3 smallish, pale and crunchy pretzels with a trio of sauces. The sauces were all interesting, but I would have preferred a standard large brown soft pretzel. I did try the fish tacos which were tasty, albeit a bit small for the $7.50 cost per taco. They are served a la carte. The waitress at the bar handled the crowd very efficiently and food came from the kitchen promptly. This spot is a bit off my radar, but I likely will return to explore the menu further.

The Slayer Chicken Sandwich

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Whym Famous House Made Pretzels

The Side Bar

4.3(4 reviews)

3.6 mi

Thought we were going to the better rated restaurant (The Side Bar) in the area just to find out it…read moreis attached to the not so great rated (The Community Oven). The nachos were melted on the top but that was it. The cheese bellow the top layer was just shredded so nothing stuck to the tortilla chips. Nothing to put them on our list of great nachos. The calzone was mediocre at best the sauce was bland. The Epping location has not disappointed us. My mocktail was yummy and my husband's Arnold Palmer was great! Service was ok...the table was not clean despite having placesettings on it. We watched other tables empty and never get wiped but were reset for the next customer.

What a great little bar to enjoy a late night deep dish and cold beer! Not a lot open around town…read morewhen passing through when this gem caught my attention and glad I stopped in! Vibe was great with decent crowd keeping it lovely, staff very attentive quickly given a high top to order the steak and cheese eggs rolls Which were delicious as I awaited the deep dish. Great thick crust and plenty of meat toppings on the meat lover to enjoy. Washed it all down with a good selection of local brews. When in town ensure to stop into the Side Bar to have some great pizza!!

Wanted to try but didnt.

Modestman Paid in Full DIPA

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Mocktail ginger pineapple mule (I think...I can't remember and there is no online list of mocktails)

The 401 Tavern

3.4(238 reviews)

2.9 mi

All you can eat steak tips for $19.91!!!!! Wednesdays at The…read more401 Tavern in Hampton! *dine in only after 5 PM, no sharing ya filthy animals...

The service was good. The food not so much. We got two burgers medium and they were not. They were…read moreoverdone and honestly they tasted like frozen burgers then microwaved. The place needs a revamp, ambiance is old and needs help. But I guess for a tavern this is the way it goes. At least take the artificial Christmas greenery over the bar down and store it after the holidays so it doesn't get so dusty and greasy. The place needs a deep clean. It used to be a good place for a bite but it's not a place I'd go anytime soon.

Tuesday nite at the 401 & the Xmas stockings are hung!

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Ceiling decor

Perkins Pier Clam Shack & Bar

3.6(21 reviews)

0.3 mi

A lot of very loud and obnoxious drunks made us uncomfortable. We saw one very intoxicated woman…read moreget in a car and drive off when she could hardly stand up. Their bartenders need to be trained on knowing when to cut off a customer. Also, didn't appreciate all the pot smokers outside.

Dive bar 5 star! Rolled in before a concert for a drink…read morebefore finding dinner. Table beside us ordered food. Looked great so we followed. Ordered 2 of the specials - swordfish and lamb chops. Excellent & fresh! One waitress/ bartender was on the hustle. Not super busy but she was! Will be back!

This is the exact cup my margarita was served in. WTF!?

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Super laid back alternative to the bars on the beach. Love!

McGuirk's Ocean View Restaurant & Lounge

2.9(20 reviews)

0.4 mi

Stopped in for a drink and love the vibes. They have music out front with people dancing and music…read moreout back as well. A huge outdoor spot with lots of tables and another bar out back. Def worth it for a drink. We didn't get any food though.

Great spot to run into and get a bite to eat. It was a busy Saturday on Ocean Blvd and they got us…read moreright in. I had the fish sandwich and it was pretty good. The waitress was very nice.

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Baked stuffed haddock more like raw stuffed haddock.

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Live music on the deck

Smuttynose Brewing - Tasting Bar

4.3(157 reviews)

3.7 mi

On a multi stop father's day drive, Smuttynose was one of our stops. Beer garden was very quiet &…read morewe were able to hang out with a flight and an old brown dog. Then we popped over to the restaurant and grabbed a table for some food. We only ordered chicken tenders, which came out quickly and were sweet and crispy. Our server was nice, they were a little disorganized and I think we would sit in the " bar service" area next time and just buy stuff ourself and bring it outside. Overall, good time, nice place and they had beers that were not IPAs so those are all good in my book.

The Smuttynose Tasting Bar beer garden on a warm, late summer day is just about as good as it gets…read more I'm known to travel long distances to visit breweries with working cats. While Smuttynose doesn't have a cat (that I'm aware of), we were pleasantly surprised to meet the resident good boy, a black lab named Willy! What a treat. He is so friendly and freely roams the bar and beer garden. Cute pup aside, I love their facility. The outdoor area hosts a variety of seating options, including my personal favorite: adirondack chairs. This place would be an ultimate summer hang if I lived closer! You don't even have to go inside to order a beer - just walk up to the order window. I tasted their fall offers: Oktoberfest and Pumpkin Ale. I thoroughly enjoyed both, even purchasing a variety pack to trek home with me that included both the Oktoberfest and Pumpkin Ale. Their flagshop brown ale is called Old Brown Dog, and when we visited, they had a stronger version on tap - Very Old Brown Dog. The Very Old Brown Dog is one of the better strong beers I've tasted in some time. Definitely a sipper, especially if you're driving - but boy, it was smooth and very tasty in spite of it's sub 10% abv. The tasting bar is no frills at it's core, but clean bathrooms, fun merch, and good beer are flowing. There are some snacky foods available for purchase, but their restauarant is just across the parking lot if you're seeking a substantial meal. Lots of parking, great outdoor gathering space, smaller indoor seating area - would be great for summer hangs. Lots of tasty beer and a good doggy await. Smuttynose is one of my favorite breweries I've visited in recent memory.

Breakfast crepe

Smuttynose on Towle Farm.

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R C.

8 years ago

Our family and friends have been going to Hampton Beach for over 20 years. There are over 40 of us ranging in age of 21 to 60. We stay for a week in August and occasionally order take-out. We took a chance and ordered 12 pizzas from Charlie's Tap House. THIS WAS A HUGE MISTAKE. We called at 6:15 p.m. on a Friday night and were told they would take an hour to cook. This was fine with us as we realized it was a fairly large order of $165+ WHICH THEY MADE US PRE-PAY. When my son and his friends showed up at 7:20 p.m. to get the order, not only did they wait 10 minutes to be acknowledged by a staff member, they were told our order wasn't ready and the rest of our pizzas were still being made! Meanwhile, it was almost 8 p.m. and we were worried about the whereabouts of our son and friends. When we called Charlie's Tap House to find out what the hold up was, we were told one of their pizza ovens was broken and the pizza would be another 15 minutes. This was at 7:55 p.m., ALMOST 2 HOURS AFTER WE PLACED THE ORDER! At this point, we didn't want the order and wanted a refund. When we asked to speak to a manager about why no one contacted us about the broken oven, we were told 'she' was upstairs and would call us back. When no one called after 10 minutes, we called again and was hung up on. In the meantime, our son and his friends returned with the lukewarm pizza and a $25 gift card Charlie's Tap House gave to them. We called a 3rd time to speak to the manager and was put on hold. When we were told the manager would call us back, we decided to personally go to the restaurant to speak to the manager to get a refund. We walked into Charlie's Tap House and was introduced to JESS the manager (who was clearly annoyed we showed up). We handed her the $25 gift card and asked her to instead take that money off our credit card instead as we were leaving in the morning and couldn't use it. JESS told us to use it that evening in her EMPTY RESTAURANT. Realizing JESS was incapable of helping us solve our situation, we asked for the owner's contact information which she refused to give out. We left our name and number for the owner to contact us and three days later have still heard nothing. Maybe it's CHARIE'S TAP HOUSE policy to NOT RETURN PHONE CALLS OR MESSAGES WHEN A CUSTOMER ISN'T SATISFIED. We would suggest an intense customer service training for the entire staff at Charlie's Tap House. JESS and CHARLIE'S TAP HOUSE have not only lost our business, but the 40+ people and all of our friends who come up to Hampton Beach will never step foot in the establishment again. This review will be shared over and over to anyone visiting the area. read more

Oscar G.

8 years ago

We walked in and it was pretty empty. That should have been a clue for us to choose one of the better bars in the area. Bar service was terrible. No one should have to wait 10 minutes for the bartender and manager to finish chatting for our group to get a drink. Bouncers were aggressive and creepy, constantly leering at the two twenty-two year old girls in our group. When we tried to get a second round and waited again, mentioned the long wait to "Jess" and she rolled her eyes and said it was a busy night. Other than our group of 7, there were two other people in the bar. Needless to say we left and found better service in a bar down the road. read more

Viola H.

7 years ago

I recently visited Hampton Beach. We found Charlie's Tap house. I was impressed with the atmosphere. Staff was friendly and courteous. Food was pretty good. Drinks were great. The karaoke though... was the absolutely best part for me. Not only is the person running the karaoke great and keeps people interested. He has the best selection of music. I had a great time. Everyone that came in that night had a great time, lots of laughter. I loved it. Thank you!! Viola Howard Vermont read more

Jim G.

5 years ago

I've been a regular here for over 12 years and it's a really popular place. Big time karaoke bar!! Karaoke 7 nights a week 365 nights. Has some really good singers. Huge song selection. Nice sound system. Internet SongbookDB available to see their entire song database. Over 16 HD TVs. They always have sports on. Big Sunday football crowd. 36 draft beers. Pool table, beer pong, darts & cornhole too! Good pub food with weekly specials. Has everything you'd want. read more

Jody F.

11 years ago

Love this place. Whether it Summer, Fall or Winter.. always has great food and great service!! Especially love Dawn an employee there!! She is friendly and recommends just the right thing to eat!! The night life is also so much fun there. Karaoke and the Dance Club are awesome!! Definitely recommend this place. You get what you pay for plus more!! read more

Jessica M.

9 years ago

Charlie's Tap House is an awesome place to visit on Hampton Beach!! Staff is super friendly, food is delicious, and there are four different bars you can visit within. A little something for everyone! Love this place! read more

James G.

2 years ago

365 nights of karaoke every single night!! I love it! 26 oz cold drafts! 36 taps! Daily food specials. Too many TVs to count. 4 bars on two floors!! read more

John S.

3 years ago

Charlie's rape house. Avoid at all costs. The owner is a pig and the bar itself is kinda crappy. If you're going to the beach avoid this place. read more

Noah M.

1 year ago

Great staff and food; some of the best prices on the beach! Great place for family a family outting and even dog friendly.

Bonnie S.

28 days ago

Syd and Spencer are the best!! Could use more lighting in main area and bathrooms.. but this is our seafood fest go too!

Iam T.

14 years ago

This restaurant is not closed, apparently just doesn't want any more reviews. ;^)

Charlie's Tap House - seafood - Updated October 2026

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