Our server Katie was great at making a recommendation for my Old Fashion. Her level of service…read morehelped make this one of my favorite places on the N. Shore. Loved the Benton Old Fashion smokey bacon maple cocktail. The large warm pretzel Was recommended. W dipping cheese and mustard. The dips were made special for this pretzel, stayed on the pretzel. I like the look, lighting and feel of the cocktail lounge. High seat bench cushion are quality and made for sitting on for a good hour or more.

We love a speakeasy and this one did not disappoint!! Secret door to get in. Dark and cozy inside…read more We visited twice on our vacation. Drinks were awesome as was service. Food was pretty good but typical bar food. You come for the drinks!

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 !

The limited two seatings makes you feel like you're having an intimate dinner with the chef. And…read morethe food is literally out of this world amazing. Would highly recommend you try this before they close I'm praying they open in a different site.

Go to restaurant for pizza. Coming from NY it's very difficult to find good pizza in NH. Otto's…read moreis not NY pizza (the very best) but is better than anything around the area & large variety to choose from.

We love this place! The servers are pleasant and quirky-cool. The beer is fresh and delish. The…read morefood is carefully crafted and always tasty. I heartily recommend the meatloaf sammy. It's consistently amazing! We keep coming back and are never disappointed.

Great food and beer selection! Shannon was a great server and bartender - and the food here is…read moreelevated beyond the typical "bar food" of other breweries. Street Corn Mac & Cheese was good enough to be an entree and the Eggplant Pita sandwich was crazy good - the roasted peppers on it were perfect as was the subtle crunch of the eggplant. Prices are also very reasonable. Definitely worth a return trip.

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.

A tiny restaurant with a nice bar. The Pollo asada was decent, the yucca fries were outstanding,…read morethe mofongo was dry. I wouldn't recommend the mofongo as I've had this at 6 other places in the region and most were better. The drinks were great but way too expensive for Newmarket. $15 for a weak gin drink? The service was excellent and we loved the lounge-like atmosphere.

Mia Bar & Lounge opened recently in Newmarket. This spot has a "loungey" chill vibe atmosphere with…read morebig comfy chairs, sofa, cocktail tables, seating along the front windows and seating at the full service bar with flatscreen TVs. There's also a digital jukebox on the wall near the bar. The food menu offers a variety of starters (dips, nachos, flatbread cerviche, empanadas), soup, salads, sliders, wraps, fried chicken sandwiches, entrees (mofongo, mac & cheese, pollo asado, quesadilla), and desserts. The pricing here seems fair. They offer a happy hour menu (4pm-6pm) and late night menu (10pm-12am). At the bar, 6 draft beers, bottle/can beers, seltzers, wine, and signature mixed drinks are offered. I stopped by Mia recently for some happy hour bites. I took a seat up at the bar and ordered an ice water and the Nachos ($8 plus tax) and Big Mozzarella Sticks ($8 plus tax). The place was moderately busy here on a Friday evening. The appetizers came out in 10 minutes. The Nachos were the right size for 1-2 people, warm crispy tortilla chips loaded with melted cheddar jack sauce, peppers, onions, jalapenos, & pico de gallo. The 4 homemade thick mozzarella logs were lightly breaded & crispy outside with melted mozzarella cheese inside with a sweet marinara sauce (cold) for dipping. I managed to finish both appetizers before I requested the check which was $17.36 with tax and before tip. Overall, Mia is a great place to stop and unwind for food and drinks. The staff at the bar was quite busy during my stop here and let me enjoy my food in peace while watching sports highlights on the TV.

Tremendous dinner, great service! Bar/waitstaff was hustling! First time here and and won't be the…read morelast.

I've dined here about 5 times. The food never disappoints. I appreciate how they care about using…read morelocally sourced food as much as they can. The menu rotates, and it's not one that's two miles long. It's because they mostly cook from scratch! I appreciate that the bar has an impressive mocktail menu as well. Definitely a local gem.

As someone in the industry, I really appreciate great service. Our server Kat H. was friendly,…read moreattentive, and made the whole night enjoyable. Great service, the food was delicious, great atmosphere, we'll definitely be back! Thank you Kat!

Ohhh she's fancy, maybe a little too fancy for Rochester, but it seems to be doing well so far…read more We went in around 10:30 on a Friday night, there was one table full and a handful of people at the bar. We were greeted by the owner, which was nice, he's a very nice gentleman. Drink prices are on par with other restaurants/bars in town. We also had the chicken maple bacon flatbread which was phenomenal! The decor is pretty fancy, the bathroom is all gold, the walls, the floors, the fixtures. All in all, I liked it here, but I don't think I'd feel as comfortable there during the earlier business hours. A little too fancy for me in the day time.

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.

Gorgeous architecture and quirky decor abound! Ryan is such a workhorse and was very attentive to…read moreour table. Quick receipt of our meals/appetizer. ***HUGE portions, wonderful varied menu. Mozzarella triangles were perfectly fried and the pesto/balsamic vinegar dressing paired perfectly. Guinness Stew in the bread bowl was dynamite. The Irish nachos were potatoes wedges with corned beef, scallions, cheese... enormous pile on the plate! And we heard the Shepard pie could feed 4 people! So glad we stopped.

One of my favorite places to go, day or evening to an upscale Irish style pub. 'The Holy Grail' was…read moreonce a church adding to its ambience with the cut glass windows, cathedral ceiling, church bench seating, with Irish mural and decor. Live music on guitar may also be included. Upon entering, you are immediately greeted by their friendly hostess for inside or outdoor seating, followed by attentive waitress staff. The food is excellent, unique and flavorful, with excellent pricing. Whether you're in the mood for a boiled dinner like gram used to make, seafood trio, beef stew in a bread bowl, salad with grilled peaches, or a standard Reuben, you are guaranteed to find something off the menu for everyone, that is sure to please. I've brought many friends and family there over the years, and it never disappoints!