We left when we were told by the bartender it would a while for us to get a damp cloth to get the…read moregrime wiped off the bar even after I offered to do it.

Axe & Ale was super fun. We were in the area for a concert and it had good ratings and was nearby…read moreso we went to check it out. We only went for dinner and drinks but they also have axe throwing! There is a private parking lot. It's in a plaza type place. There is a ton of seating inside - bar, tables, booths. We ended up sitting at the bar and got to sit right away. The bartender who waited on us was great. Very chatty and social and made sure we had everything we needed. My boyfriend drank beers on tap and I had my classic Tito's and pineapple. It was only $10 for my liquor drink which was a great price for the size. It was made very well. All the food we had was fantastic. It took a little while to come out but was so worth the wait. I got a Cesar salad and truffle Parmesan fries. My boyfriend got the spicy pepperoni pizza which was delicious. It had pepperoni, red pepper flakes, hot honey, and ricotta. Mouthwatering. My Cesar salad was perfect and the fries were to die for. I love a good truffle parm combo. Everything about our experience was positive except for the bartender constantly talking to her friends who came to sit at the bar which caused our level of service to decrease, which is the only reason I took away a star. She seemed frazzled and I did have to repeat my orders a few times. Otherwise, it was a great night of food and drinks. The bathrooms are not gender neutral but are handicap accessible, as is the restaurant. I would definitely come back.

Rode my motorcycle from Myrtle Beach to Laconia bike week in New Hampshire. Had a great time and…read moretried a local favorite pub that was recommended to me. It was mostly local regulars, but all were very friendly and talked about local activities. The pub had all the regular beers, nice and cold. The food was actually pretty good bar food, had their pub shaved steak sandwich. It was different but good and the fries crispy. I sat at the bar and the service was very good and bartender friendly. Definitely worth the stop.

We took our daughter and son-in-law out for sandwiches, and ended up getting salads, fish and…read morechips, and burger (plus a burger to go for our babysitter). Our server was delightful! She was prompt, courteous, and friendly. The music was good, though a bit too loud (we were seated too close). We had not been to 405 on a Live music night though, so we made the best of it. We will ask to sit farther away if that happens again. Or we just won't go on music nights. The singer guitarist was good, but every song was in the same key (all songs sounded alike). Some like that. We don't. Musical taste is subjective. We're musicians and know that. It's tough to please everyone. Our food and drinks were all delicious! And that's really why we continue to go to 405. My steak tips and Greek salad was yummy! My daughter had the same and loved it too. My husband loved the fish and chips. Son-in-law loved his burger and said if even beat Patrick's! Ha!

Hubby and I popped in for a beer while wanderlusting in NH…read more.. We totally dug the atmosphere. There was live music playing when we arrived. While the performer was really good, he had the speakers up pretty loud making it difficult for my husband and I to hear each other and we were sitting side by side. At the time there were only a total of 8 people in the saloon including my husband and I so turning the volume down a tad would've been perfect. We sat at the bar and asked what they had on tap? Unfortunately not a whole lot. We asked if they had a drink menu and they didn't. The food menu was pretty scarce as well. We stayed for a couple beers and decided to venture off somewhere else for some grub. I imagine on a Friday or Saturday night this place would be a blast to hang out at!

I have been in Center Harbor for almost a week. By far, this was the best overall dining experience…read moreI've had. Plenty of parking in the lot. From the second I walked in I loved it. Loved all the decor. Looks like it was changed from an auto garage to a saloon. I don't know if it actually was or it's just how they wanted it to look. Ceiling is painted blue with white coulee to mimic the sky. Great music playing. They do live music Friday nights and karaoke other nights. There's a pool table in the back to kill time while you wait for your food. The service was great. There was one girl wrong was hostess, bartender, and waitress in one. I'll assume they are short staffed, she did an amazing job wearing all three hats. Most importantly, the food was great. They have specials which we didn't order. We started with the loaded saloon fries. Shredded cheese, bacon, and ranch. The cheese was melted in between the fries so all the fries were covered. Not like some places that throw it on top. The wings were crispy and delicious. The best part is you are able to order them by the wing. You don't need to order 6 or 10. You can order one of each if you want. They call it Buck-A-Wing. We ordered a few different flavors. My favorite was the sweet Thai chili. Our main meal was the Philly cheese steak with onion rings which we split. The steak was chopped very small. It allowed the cheese to mix in with it and the small peppers. Lots of flavor and very delicious. It is a little small, so I would not suggest splitting it with anyone like I did. Overall a great experience. I wish there were more places like this where I live.

My husband and I heard about a Fundraising event, for CHILDREN which is happening on Oct 2 at The…read moreWhisky Tavern. So this evening, we thought we'd check it out. I was so impressed with the quality of the food. At first, we were surprised to hear that they were sold out of several ingredients and they apologized for not being able to serve the dish. Well, my first impression was wrong. The reason for this was because they use FRESH ingredients and sometimes they run out. ??????? Say What ????? In New Hampshire? At a Tavern? Then our server brought us our plates of food which were so delicious, I couldn't believe it. The ingredients were obviously super fresh. No frozen tasteless ingredients and simply the best food I've had in Laconia. Listen up people. Great things take time. I just read some of the comments here and I am surprised to find that many folks are complaining about how long the food takes to cook. Hope that you read this until the end. Give this super cool establishment a chance, maybe even a second chance............A VERY HAPPY NEW CUSTOMER

Stopped here for a drink before dinner and the service was really friendly. We didn't get any food…read more They have a large bar, lots of tables and big windows. They have a downstairs bar too. We were there on a Tuesday night and they were doing karaoke. They have Jell-O shots and the drinks are strong!

I moved back to the Lakes Region about a month ago and was thrilled to see that the craft beer…read morescene has gown. I stumbled upon the Craft Beer Xchange mainly due to its name. I went in on a Sunday afternoon and the place was not busy at all. I bellied up to the bar and was thrilled to see the local selection of draft beer. The bartender was more than friendly and we talked about all of the different beers they had on the menu. He offered samples of anything I wanted and so I opted for a flight. The beer was great, the atmosphere was amazing and the bartender fantastic. I had the "BReuben" for lunch and it was incredible! A bratwurst wrapped in pizza dough with sauerkraut and 1000 island dressing. SO GOOD! Fast forward to a week later. I brought the grandson there and we shared te Witches Warts (cheese curds) and they were awesome. The staff, as before, was more than friendly! I cannot recommend this place enough. Going back tonight!

This place should just close down for bike week…read more The most miserable staff I've ever seen. They act like a sense of urgency isn't required in the food industry. Also act like they're on the brink of a breakdown when they're busy. Not a full bar, no knowledge of drinks besides beer. Weak beer list. Bland food. And the worst. Attitudes. Ever.

I would like to give a bad review to keep the 405 a secret but they earned the 4 stars we found it…read moremaybe last season and go there when we are in the area nothing fancy but the steak tips are awesome love the local feel and live music For those hatin' on the 405 diary queen and mcdonalds are down the road

I wish there was a ZERO star option! Bar tender has some…read moreserious business manners that need to be addressed!!!! Watched our nachos sit on the kitchen window for 6-7 minutes before being brought to us. Not 2 bites in, the bar tender brings our entrees to us. After telling her we just got our apps she began making excuses as to why that happened. I told her that I watched our app sit in the window to which her reply " oh did you watch me in the bathroom too, cuz that's where I was"!!! At this point, we got up and left very abrupt! We won't be back!!

Sometimes the little things matter the most. Picture a 90 degree day with bright sun. You're…read moresightseeing with family and the dog in the back of the Subaru. So we get to Weirs Beach, let the dog out for a walk, and now we need a place for lunch under cover that accepts pets outside. Then we found Tower Hill and they lived happy ever after.... Our server greeted us with a smile as she was just finishing selling several ice cream concoctions on the outside window. We sat on picnic tables ideally suited for an afternoon lunch. The dog water dish was readily available. The local brew on draft selection was superb. Besides a local IPA, we started with the light and tender chicken pieces. Not mystery meat or pink slime, but deliciously breaded chicken breast pieces each one more flavorful than the next. My dog also got a few.... Then the lobster rolls on slider buns made the day, coupled with superb French Fries. The lobster rolls were delicious. We left full, the dog left smiling and we were all happy. At least in the off-season, we'll be back. A good lunch experience.

Great spot for lunch and beer on the main strip. Walk along the boardwalk & enjoy the views. This…read moredive bar is such a perfect place to plop down and have a quick bite. The Caesar wrap was fresh, crisp lettuce, with well seasoned grilled chicken.

Sarah McLachlan brought us to the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, and I'm glad she did. She sounded…read moreevery bit as good as she did 20 years ago, and the venue turned out to be just as enjoyable as the concert itself. This was our first visit, and it's easy to see why so many artists include it on their summer tour schedules. The surrounding Lake Winnipesaukee area is beautiful, and the venue itself is modern and well laid out. We were under the pavilion roof in reserved seating, but there's lawn seating available too if you're looking for a less expensive option. The sound quality was excellent, and despite the crowd, getting in, finding our seats, and enjoying the evening was all surprisingly easy. Concessions are what you'd expect at a concert venue--plenty of choices, but at concert prices. That's hardly unique these days. What stood out more was how well the Pavilion itself is laid out. It manages to feel intimate enough to connect with the performers while still being large enough to attract major touring acts. As someone with knee issues, I especially appreciated the golf-cart shuttles to and from the remote parking areas. If you're thinking about seeing a show here, I'd encourage it. Sarah McLachlan was amazing, but the venue deserves some of the credit for making it such an enjoyable evening. We'll definitely be back the next time one of our favorite artists comes through Gilford.

I've seen 4 shows here so far and the venue has been great every single time! It's set up like an…read moreamphitheater, with 2 covered tiers of seats and a large lawn. I like that there's a good slope, especially on the lawn, so that short people like me can see pretty easily. I can't speak to the food or drink quality since I've never gotten any here, but I will say that there is a nice setup of local places outside the stage area. I've heard the food prices are reasonable, and if you want to enjoy some live music while waiting for your show, there's a smaller stage out there that usually hosts a band prior to the show.

Great pup food... lots of weekday specials too! :)…read more Follow them on FB to keep up to date: https://www.facebook.com/PaugusBayPub?mibextid=LQQJ4d

I had the schnitzel and my wife had the salmon. Portions were large and the service excellent at…read morethe bar. Value was good and they know the correct way to pour a Guinness (an important and under-rated skill). Parking lot is too small and was full and led us to think there would be a wait, but with a full lot the place was only 1/2 full. Sounds like they are putting one in across the street- which will be nice. Schnitzel was great - would have loved authentic spaetzel as an alternative to whipped potatoes but it was still excellent. My wife's salmon was also excellent - sauce was very good and its side of veggies contained LOTS of peppers. Maybe a few more snap peas to balance them out. All in all a very good first experience at this just-opened establishment. We're hoping that the summer crowd doesn't make this place impossible to find a seat at - but will certainly return after Labor Day when it's left to us locals. Wishing them the best if luck.

We did Door Dash tonight after getting back home from a long full day at Storyland in Glen, NH…read more Shooters did not disappoint! Wow! Our nachos with added taco meat and our taco salad were both fresh and delicious! Loved the salsa and sour cream on the side. We appreciated they got these to us within about a half hour too!

I just have to share a picture of these reheated up nachos. They are absolutely delicious. Generous…read moreportion as always and so delicious. Highly recommend.