I suppose the name should give it away. When they say poor people, they mean it. They do not have a fryer, everything is baked. We started with what we thought were potato skins. They were potato shells, with American cheese melted on top with a strip of bacon... they tasted freezer burnt. As I said, no fryer so everything came with ridge chips. They were very good. For main meals we got 2 chili dogs. The chili on the dogs was pretty good, but I knew what it would do to me later. The grilled buns and dogs were just fine, the service was great! The decor is definitely poor people's pub style. So it all depends on what you are looking for. Cheap, frozen to table food, that's more economical? Then they're the place you'd like to hit up! If you're looking for a bit more then I'd suggest going elsewhere. They are handicapped accessible and they have a large private parking lot. They're just across the street from the Lovell lake boat launch ! read more

Poor People's Pub - American Near Me - Sanbornville, New Hampshire

Stopped in while driving thru the town, looking for somewhere to eat quick. It was a hole in the wall for sure. Service was excellent extremely friendly and very attentive. This is definitely a dive bar where locals come regularly. The food was okay nothing special but did the job. The turkey BLT with cranberry mayo was missing the mayo. It could have had more lettuce and bacon. We also got the chicken bites and fries which are an appetizer, these have seen better days. I do have to say the hobo special which is a Reuben sandwich was outstanding! That is one thing they have going for them. It's not somewhere I would go out of the way to eat at but if you are passing thru it's not terrible especially because passing thru there are not many places to stop at. read more

We haven't been in a while and since we weren't in the mood to cook.... The turkey dinner wasn't bad. A little dry and the mashed potato's were too. I had the special bbq Hawaiian pizza. A large is just 12" but I was only having 2 slices and bringing the rest home. The BBQ sauce was a little overpowering read more

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Could not believe this place Poor People's Pub bashed and trashed patrons on social media, calling them names. The patrons did not see the post but had the decency to realize each thought the other paid the bill. They hadn't. They went right down and made it right. Too bad not one of their other patrons offered to help. Instead they made fun of the folks. Wow. Sad. read more

Stopped by the Poor People's Pub for the first time yesterday and had an incredible experience. From the service to the food, everything was five stars. Our server was such a sweet and cheerful woman and we met the owner as well who was very nice and made sure everything was going great from start to finish. I highly recommend the French onion soup, pepperoni sticks, and steak tip Caesar salad. The vibe is casual and laid back and perfect after a day at the lake. I will definitely be back! read more

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Happened upon this gem by chance after finding our usual stop closed, even though their social media page indicated otherwise. First and foremost...great service! Our waitress was wonderful; very friendly, attentive and efficient. We had lobster rolls, a turkey BLT wrap, a tuna sub and a Reuben. The meals were great except the fries were baked and not fried. I read there is no fryolator on the premises. No matter. The beverages were ice cold and the lobster rolls huge!! Had a great experience here. No frills. Just a nice, cozy, very local spot that we felt welcomed in. Glad we found it!! read more

Just a classic local restaurant with cheap eats and drinks. Specials include the best lobster roll in new Hampshire, specialty pizza of the day plus a whole lot of comfort food. On my last visit I got the hobo pizza which was corned beef, sauerkraut, cheese, pickles. It's unusual but really good. read more

Poor People's Pub - Hobo pizza special - American Near Me - Sanbornville, New Hampshire

I've been traveling and was starving. I checked the menu and got the grilled cheese with tomato and bacon to go. I'm not sure if I was just missing NH or famished but that sandwich was absolutely delicious. Bacon was perfect, tomatoes were plentiful and the rye bread was delish. I was in heaven as I sat by Sunrise Lake munching my sandwich. read more

Poor People's Pub - American Near Me - Sanbornville, New Hampshire

The bike shop in Wolfeboro recommended this spot after we cycled 12 miles into Sanborn. What a phenomenal treat to enjoy the best lobster roll in New Hampshire - I would dare say on the Eastern seaboard - after a challenging bike ride. Excellent service, fair prices and a fantastic dive-bar vibe. Cannot wait to come back and try out more of their extensive menu. read more

Poor People's Pub - Menu 7/24/2025 - American Near Me - Sanbornville, New Hampshire

Butternut squash Ravioli with Maple Cream sauce w/candied Walnut garnish. Amazing!!!! read more

My meatballs in my grinder were as hard as a rock I could only eat the inside of them. My granddaughter liked them but could not eat the whole meatball. I should have complained. My daughter's chicken croquet was good. Service was good. My Granddaughter was thrilled with her brownie sundae. read more

We stopped for dinner had burgers and wings and few drinks. The staff were awesome the food was awesome! We come once a year and will be back! read more

A great find! Menu is filled with good American food choices. Our party enjoyed a blue cheese burger, bacon cheeseburger, black bean vegetarian burger, and a meatball sub. All were liked very much. Fries and chips were great. The vegetarian burger was likely Gardein brand and not home-made. The buns and rolls were all well proportioned to the different burgers. We started with salads. Dressings are good, fresh and crisp vegetables. The atmosphere is comfortable. Lots of wood and some nick-nacks. Lots of self promotion of themselves / the resturaunt. Curtains are made from Poor People's Pub T-shirts. Wish we had tried deserts they looked great, but we were too full. Service was great. Beers are super inexpensive. From $2.50-5.50 read more

Our food experience here was quite bad; fortunately the service is a shining star. On the plus side, their French onion soup is quite good, and our 9 year old enjoyed the pasta. However, everything else we ordered was badly a "miss." One of our party has quite a stomach ache after the Hobo sandwich; another barely touched the pulled pork special for how dry it was. I chanced the Best In NH lobster roll, which was somehow dry, tough (overcooked? Cooked twice?), and I gave up before finishing it. Not sure what's going on in the kitchen, but at least the interior was cozy (other than a strong bleach or other chemical smell) and the folks working there were super nice. read more

This is a popular local restaurant and a fun place to stop- there's not a lot of restaurants nearby. I've heard good reviews about several menu items, however I don't recommend the pizza. read more

The name reflects the restaurant...very average and not great quality. Service was super attentive. But the food was not great

Not a fancy place but that is part of it's charm. Started by a couple of guys to make good food affordable, my friend and I popped in for their famous lobstah rolls. Served either hot or cold - and both are delish - I recommend the cold one. Attentive and friendly service! read more

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We were so disappointed a couple of weekends ago. We usually love the lobster rolls and this time the amount of lobster was at most 2/3 of the usual amount and was tough as if frozen and then o er microwaved to heat for our hot lobster rolls. Oh and the price was $36 versus $28 a couple hours f years ago. Cole slaw muscle amount and a few chips. We might be back but far from the best lobster rolls in NH like they used to be. Poor People's isn't the same as it used to be sadly. read more

"Well, I met a girl in West Hollywood She was a credit to her gender She put me through some changes, Lord Sort of like a Waring blender Poor, poor pitiful me" (Warren Zevon) When was the last time you heard Cher's 1971 song "Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves"? Well I heard it on Friday, in all of its schlocky, campy, kitschy, over the top glory while having lunch in one of the very coolest places I've been to in a long, long time. We were there at 2:00 pm on a Friday, and the place was packed---every seat taken with a 20 minute wait for new arrivals like us. That sure says a lot, doesn't it? How do I even start to describe the Poor People's Pub? Well, every single square inch of every single wall is covered with something -a photo, a print, a cartoon- maybe 1,00 individual pieces, and I haven't even mentioned the painted artwork on the windows. Much of the painted artwork includes their logo -a hobo and a dog walking along-they're modeled after the country gentleman on the monopoly piece whose top hat was downgraded to a derby hat. Their menu has a lot of bum/beggar references -like Beggar's Banquet Salad, a slew of Bum's Bombs sandwiches, a Poor Burger, Tramp's Treat, Pauper's Choice, and Hobo Special. Pricing is super reasonable and you'll be hard pressed to find anything on the menu over $12. We ordered a cup of white chili with tons of chicken, sliced jalapenos and tortilla chips ($5,99), a Poor Boy cheeseburger with chips ($5.49), and a diet cola ($2.75). Do the math -that's a filling and very satisfying lunch for two for about $15. I absolutely loved the PPP!! read more

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Classic old feel local joint with comfort food. The staff is amazing as they help each other and respond to customers even if you're not their table. Daily specials keep the menu interesting. read more

Omg. The prime rib on Fridays!!! It's a great value and we've never had a bad piece. And the hot fudge sunday has the right amount of hot fudge. Yum read more

Cute fun pub in a little town Sanbornville with 900+ residents. Friendly super helpful service from Jill. Draft pale ale beer is good. Food is average quality, can be dry for most dishes. People's pizza has generous toppings, and could do better with more sauce taste. Pizza pie is interesting, though not preferred by kids who may find too dry. Nice place to hang out in town for some beers. read more

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Drove so far for the "famous Hot turkey dinner" and was so disappointed. It was like a tv dinner, the turkey crumbled with my fork and was dry. The roll was inedible and hard I could have cracked a tooth. There was kids running around playing hairdresser at the next table over. I'm heartbroken because this was a favorite date place. read more

Poor People's Pub - Hot turkey dinner - American Near Me - Sanbornville, New Hampshire

First time here but we'll be back! Great food and great service. Hubs had a roast beef sandwich on a gluten-free roll (thank you PPP for gf options!), and I had the legendary lobster roll. They give you so much lobster that they put it in a casserole and let you stuff your bun yourself -- a good value for $31. I got the hot buttered version and the lobster was fresh and perfectly cooked. The place seems very popular so go early, esp. for dinner. read more

Everything is always top notch, service , food and atmosphere . Close to home makes it a great choice

Blacken Mahi Mahi with homemade fruit salsa over a bed of rice with broccoli , so good. Had just right amount of heat, salsa added the perfect amount of sweet. Will order again. read more

All these reviews should be 5 stars - perfect food and such such such a homey country atmosphere. Pretty sure the entire town was at the restauraunt and new each other except for us!! Hahah! We stopped in after hiking Mt.Baldface and were wipedddd. We ordered: - Buffalo pub bites - pastrami sandwich with fries - corn beef on rye All were so yummy, thank you so much for rehydrating us with water!!! Much love, will stop in again on our next trip to NH. read more

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My service was excellent. They had great music playing. The Shepard's Pie was terrible. It was dry meat with no flavor covered in corn with a huge pile of mashed potato on top. I should have gotten a sandwich!! read more

Inexpensive and delicious! Friendly and attentive staff. Large enough for fast sitting and service

Excellent place to grab a bite and a beer alone or with friends! The food and service were excellent! I would've given this place 5 stars except they only had beer and wine and not a full bar. However, the food was so good that I wish they had more options to indulge in; they do have a very limited menu! The Poor People's Pub is a fantastic place and we definitely will be returning! read more

Food is decent. It can be a little chaotic inside if you go at night, and seating is a tad confusing. However, the food is ok. I got the lobster roll since the place seemed to be known for it, but I wasn't too impressed. The lobster was a little bit dry and the flavor I think could have been better. The pizza was also mediocre, but my kids were hungry and didn't seem to care that much. We ordered large pizzas but they seemed more on the medium side. I'd recommend this place if nothing else close by is open which was our situation. read more

Poor People's Pub - Lobster roll - American Near Me - Sanbornville, New Hampshire

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The Pub is open 7 days a week and offers very good, generously portioned comfort food. I highly suggest you give it a try. read more

Poor People's Pub - Poor People's Pub - American Near Me - Sanbornville, New Hampshire

Hobo and pulled pork were bland. Fries were inedible Service was good, waitress lovely

Hands down the worst worst worst worst food I've ever tasted. Come onnnnnnn I know it's New Hampshire but come on! Be better. Look at the pizza! Look at that turkey read more

Poor People's Pub - American Near Me - Sanbornville, New Hampshire

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Most disgusting pizza I have ever had. How can they serve this ? So sad... as they used to be a go to place

A long standing local pub frequented by local residents and summer crowds. Specials are pretty good including a very fresh lobster roll. Great skilled and efficient staff and love their local t shirts that they sell. Been going here for many years and can always count on a solid pub meal/experience. Love the Iowa flag outside! read more

Food was amazing, had a pizza and enjoyed it. Service was alright, it did take a little while for the pizza though. I really did not like the noise, it was really loud and there were people everywhere. read more

This pub is a treasure . The atmosphere ìs very upbeat and fun. Our waitress was the very best, always there when you needed her. I come from Cape Cod and we have nothing of this style. I will be back again. If you are in the area make time to visit, you won't regret it. Have Fun! read more

Really loved the pizza, got a pepperoni. It was very very good with a fun atmosphere. I will say this is not really a family restaurant, go with some friends for a drink and pie, prices are high but still a nice place. read more

Poor People's Pub After my brother in law raved about tjis place, we were finally in the area and went for lunch. My husband ordered the Paupers Burger and thoroughly enjoyed it. It actually had fresh cooked mushrooms on it. I got the Peasant Prize which was very good too. My husband heard do many good things about the warm potato salad, however we weren't impressed. Tasted like a boiled dinner potato with bacon. I was pleasantly surprised that they had outside seating, but you had to order food to go and they brought it out in a bag which made me happy. The hostess was pleasant. read more