An old-style Irish pub. This is a small restaurant with a friendly staff. We had their fish and chips. Quite good, though we have never really gotten used to food being served on a tray covered by a thin parchment-like paper, rather than regular plates (although other meals were on plates). If a request was made when ordering my guess is they would accommodate you.' My wife ordered roasted brussel sprouts, They were good; a large portion. This cozy pub is worth trying out. And don't forget to order the Fish'n'Chips. read more

Nice pub with some great food. I got the Haddock Sandwich ($17 as of 5/2026) which was light and crispy. Haddock was cooked perfectly and the fries that came with it were great (I enjoyed their honey mustard which you can request on the side). Their chicken sandwiches also looked awesome and I'd give that a go the next time I was here. read more

Dwyer's Pub - Haddock Sandwich - $17 as of 5/2026 - Pubs Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Cute cozy pub, very friendly staff, and delicious food. The bartender even gave me an extra shot of olive brine for my martini! We will absolutely be returning read more

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Great stop/spot. Interesting eats. Try salmon bites - no breading. Great boomer jukebox.

If I lived in Portsmouth, Dwyer's would definitely be one of my go to places. Just off the main street, this Irish Pub is welcoming, has a great draft selection, and great food. We visited on Friday night and sat at a table as the bar seating was pretty packed. Crowd was pretty chill - a mixture of people in their 20's having drinks & apps, and then older couples/families enjoying dinner. We were happy to see Smithwicks on the draft menu, and we also got a Downeast cider with a caramel/cinnamon rim. We ordered the house made mozzarella sticks, which were ginormous, crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and all around delicious. We all opted with different types of burgers - sliders, fried chicken, and a pub burger. All were served with fries and were perfectly cooked. The coating on my fried chicken was crispy and flavorful. Service was awesome - our glasses were never left empty! Best of all, Dwyers has a free jukebox packed with favorites. Looking forward to coming back on our next visit to Portsmouth - we'll definitely be trying the deviled eggs, wings, and fried oreos! read more

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Super fun place with a Celtic session on the weekend, but my experience with the obese female bartender was beyond inappropriate. After spending aprox $250 on drinks we were asked to leave our table before we were done because there were other people waiting for tables. I understand that it's a busy St. Paddy's weekend and they need to turn tables over and make $ but it was quite jarring and rude AND we were getting ready to order food. I enjoy this place but i won't be returning. If you want average food and drinks, which is forgivable because of the fun music, and would like to be treated like crap on a Saturday afternoon, Dwyers is the place for you. read more

Portmouth's hidden gem. It looks like a nothing special on the outside, and you might be tempted to pass it by. Don't! The food and service are both consistently EXCELLENT! We come here when we are in town for a show. Bonus points for having outdoor seating and loving on our new puppy, Bonnie, last weekend. read more

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The haddock was wonderfully prepared!! Three of us had it fried and I had the blacked! Cooked to perfection!! A cool off the beaten path pub! Service was great! read more

We drove in late as we traveled to Portland. Everyone was friendly and welcoming, just like Cheers. We both had the fried fish and chips - some of the best we've ever eaten!! Do yourself a favor and stop by if you can. read more

Dwyer's Pub - Fabulous Fish and Chips - Pubs Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Perfect sized pub. Had a great burger around 930 pm when I was afraid everything (food wise) would be closed) and the staff was super friendly too. Guinness of course was superb. read more

I was quite impressed with this establishment! It is a small, unassuming pub with limited seating inside. The food served is of a very high quality. The service was great. However, it was a bit slow. The lady running the bar is the same lady who takes orders from the tables, so service is a little less speedy. However, this is consistent with the style of what a pub is, which is a little more self-service in nature. Just be a bit more patient with the speed of service. Every single morsel of food that I had was spot on. There's a few ways that you can enjoy this place. They offer a selection of small bites and large bites as appetizers. You can order a few of those and share them tapas style for your group. If you're going to do this, I recommend going for the large bites. I found the large bites to be shareable for up to three people. I did it this way for my party of three, and it worked perfectly. The bruschetta that I had was very well done. This was impressive, considering that this isn't an Italian restaurant. The bread was well toasted and the toppings were great. I tried their Dwyer's Famous Chicken and it also was great. I had them as tenders. The breading was crispy and well seasoned, and a great dipping sauce was also provided on the side. You can have them toss the tenders in the sauce if your choice or serve it on the side. It looks like they did both for me. Delicious! I also ordered their crab cakes with fried green tomatoes, which were some of the best crab cakes that I'd ever had! The crab meat was tender and flavorful, and it was cooked and seasoned to perfection. Very high end fare. Spot on! Lastly, we ordered some nachos as well with pulled pork which were also delicious. Nice, hearty portion of tender pork with a variety of condiments. Again, fabulous!! There also is ample selection of creative craft cocktails and beers to accompany your meal. I had their "gingin", a concoction that includes gin and ginger liqueur. Delicious! The drinks will not disappoint. There's two reasons that I haven't gone for five stars. The first is that the service was slightly slow. The other is that they were out of some soups that were on the menu, as well as some salmon bites that were on the menu. We requested both and were forced to change our order because they were out of both things. Overall, however, it is a truly great restaurant. The service is friendly and the food is fairly priced and of incredibly high quality. I highly recommend this place!! read more

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First time, friendly staff, but very few pubs, actually in Ireland, would charge $13 for a glass of wine. A lot of up charging on the menu, and a 'four leaf clover' printed on the menu. No shamrock? Seems like a popular place for locals. Time to try other venues. read more

What a great find!! A small neighborhood friendly bar with great cocktails and delicious food! Salad was fresh, crispy and perfect size with blackened haddock sandwich. Burger was cooked perfect. Beer was good and cocktail perfect. Friendly and efficient bartender! Patriots game was on and they won! So it was a win win ! read more

Wonderful experience! Meghan and Abby are lovely and efficient servers, and the food was incredible, especially when you consider the unassuming but cute Irish pub atmosphere. We split a house salad which had a delicious house made dressing, crab cakes and fried green tomatoes, a pulled pork sandwich and a fried haddock sandwich - the house made tartar sauce is out of this world! I will try to replicate it at home but can't imagine that I'll come close. read more

Very cute little place.. It looks small and dive-y from the outside but it's clean and cozy inside. We came in twice during our stay for drinks and food. The service is fantastic - the food is great - menu is small but varied and everything we tried was delicious. read more

Overpriced, chicken tenders too well done no buffalo flavor, French onion soup tasted like onion water. $12 for 4 mozzarella sticks, cheese totally leaked out of breading. Not sure why they got 4.5 stars, service was good, food was less than adequate. Fist and last visit here, bummer. read more

This is a very homey neighborhood pub, great ambiance! Ordered a burger. It was tasty, a little on the skimpy side, but quite good. The service was friendly and attentive. I would give it another try based on its charm. read more

Came here on a whim while in the area after thrifting. They were having trivia night but was gracious enough to let us snag a table to eat since it was late. It was extremely loud and hard to hear anything but everyone was having fun. We had the chicken and waffles with hot honey, fish and chips, burger and fries. Everything was seasoned perfectly and delicious read more

It was good, as expected for bar food but more upscale bar food. I had a really perfectly cooked burger, was on point. Good service.

We had dinner here and we thought it was a cute pub, the food was mostly ok. I had the scallops and they were good, although the sides were just average. My wife had the crabcakes and they were below average, and missing the fried green tomatoes that were supposed to be the base. Others had the chicken and it too was overcooked and just average. Service was fine and ambience was just as a small pub should be. read more

Decent small pub in Portsmouth. We stopped in on St. Patrick's Day for a drink and to our surprise the bill was $104 for six shots of Jameson and 6 Guinness drafts. A bit overpriced, not sure if that's normal, but I won't be back to find out. read more

Will put rugby or football on tv, great pint of Guinness, Irish music session when appropriate, only Irish pub in Portsmouth. Good craic.

Can't say enough great things about Dwyers Pub! The staff the food and the atmosphere were amazing. We held a surprise birthday party and from booking until the very end it was top notch. Highly recommend! read more

This is my first time here and I went to order drinks, this lovely bartender name Ally really helped me decide which drink I should order because I'm new to the pub. She's so kind, smart and beautiful. I don't find many people that can make me want to buy more drinks but this girl is funny and cute read more

The chicken and waffles were excellent- the spiced honey added a great kick The fish and chips were good - the French fries were excellent The drinks are very good, the Spanish G&T was a hit! read more

Consistently great food and drinks! Fun casual vibe. The food here is fantastic. Highly recommend the scallops. I will try to find a picture of them. Noel makes great craft cocktails and they typically have special drinks for holidays. Depending on how hungry I am, I'll either get a side salad and a taco or appetizer, or a full size entree. Definitely a Portsmouth staple. read more

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Really enjoyed this pub. Our bartender, Ally provided astounding service, well-made drinks, and was very friendly. Food was excellent. The atmosphere is fun, and we loved the jukebox!! read more

Dwyer's Pub - Bartender! - Pubs Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

This place is awesome! Came here on a Saturday and the outside area is incredible. They have live music and trivia - and can accommodate for private parties or any celebrations. Must-see when coming through Portsmouth! read more

Dwyer's Pub - Drinks on the patio - Pubs Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

A local's favorite spot in town! Live music on the patio a few nights a week. Beautiful murals displayed outside by local artists. The service and food are absolutely incredible! Favorite bar/pub in town. read more

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We love Dwyer's. The people are always awesome and the drinks are amazing. We eat here sometimes but it is usually our pub spot. Whether we want a mixed drink or a beer we love the drinks and ambiance. When we go for food also, we are always happy. We love checking out the specials but you can't go wrong. read more

Charlotte is the best. She will mix you the right drink that you're looking for and provides great company. The place is really cozy and has a nice dart bird and old school pac man game to play in the corner. The juke box is also a juke box that continuously plays is a nice touch. read more

Spent a rainy afternoon here. Great drinks & food. Friendly & fast service . An "old school" neighborhood bar with a juke box. Their French fries are as good as advertised. read more

Very impressed with this cozy little place, which is tastefully decorated in a fresh and contemporary style. Had a pilsner, which was great, but I regretted not having a pint of the black stuff, since it looked top class. The Guinness stew was delicious, and tasted as good as homemade stew from back in Ireland. The owner (Kevin) runs a tight ship, and the bar is spotlessly clean: I'd definitely make this place my local if I lived in Portsmouth! read more

The food we've had has been pretty good. The outdoor seating on warmer days is awesome. Great jukebox. Good drink selection. I'd give it five stars except some of the bartenders are selectively friendly. read more

Terrible service! Waited 15 mins and no service. Small so hard to understand why the service is so bad

Gf and I are proud to call this our bar in Portsmouth. Great local feel, easily the best casual food in town, consistently creative cocktails and a fresh rotating beer lineup make this a can't miss spot. The only thing better than the food and drinks is the service. You can tell the staff really enjoy working there, and every single one of them is warm and welcoming. Definitely get the French fries. Best in Portsmouth. read more

What a great find! Little neighborhood bar, great beer an yummy brunch! Breakfast chimichanga. A bunch of older gents playing Celtic music! Definitely will return! read more

I had dinner and drinks with four friends last night at Dwyer's. We are all locals, some us native and two new arrivals. The food was delicious. I had the small plate of scallops with mashed potatoes after sharing appetizers. The scallops are delivered daily and were cooked perfectly. The young lady who served us dinner made very good recommendations and provided friendly service. I am looking forward to becoming a regular customer! read more

Not sure why Yelp says they're closed. I'm in here right now lol. Great service. Great drink mixes. Well I had the Night Moves. A lot of ingredients but complimented each other well. Food is great too. Had the jambalaya. Perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of heat. Not much seasoning in most of the restaurants around here lol. Owner even came out to talk to us to see how everything is going. Definitely coming back! read more

Bartender was excellent. Drinks were spot on. Food decent...had the buffalo cauliflower and pretzels. Just ok. What stood out was the outside bar tender..very professional. read more