This place is SO cool! We had several drinks and they were all delicious and garnished so…read moreelegantly. I had a hard time finding out how to get through the bookcase at first (it was actually pretty pathetic watching me try lol) but finally found the handle. The inside was so warm, cozy and had a sexy, cool vibe. Everyone who works there is super nice and helpful and I love the vibe of the bartenders' outfits (one even wore a paperboy hat which just fit with the style). I love this place and will absolutely be back.

Solid solid 5 stars, why isn't this the top bar? Love the Hidden Door, tried the small bites plate…read moreand artichoke dip this visit. The Benton's Old Fashion was smooth & smokey, a great drink. Leather seating, film noir backdrop w a twist of great recorded tunes and lighting, great service.

Many thanks to Yelp for helping us locate a fabulous place for our last evening in Portsmouth…read morebefore heading back to California. I love the vibe. It's pretty chill and classy at the same time. Our server dazzled us with his smile. We had a cocktail that we enjoyed very much. The mushroom melange on the grilled baguette was to die for. My friend and I shared the fried green tomatoes and they were perfection. My friend was quite pleased with her crab cakes that were cooked at the right amount of crispiness. I certainly will return when I visit Portsmouth again!

This was one of the best meals I've had in a while. The food, the service, and the ambiance were…read moreall excellent! It was our first time here. I loved the menu from the first look. A great selection of seafood apps, and a variety of meat options in the entree section (steak, chicken, lamb, short rib, duck) and a couple of vegetarian items. Something for everyone. It was a Tuesday night and pouring rain. We arrived without a reservation. It was very busy. The bar and restaurant were full. There were two side bar seats available which we happily took while we waited for a table. We had a delicious cosmo and a glass of prosecco while we waited. The server let us know our table was ready, and we did not need to settle our bar tab before going to the table. I love that! I find it inconvenient when restaurants ask people to do that. The server even took our sopping umbrellas and put them in the umbrella stand by the door for us. So nice! We tried 2 appetizers, the Caribbean Curry Mussels and the Seared Ahi Tuna. I can't decide which one I loved more. Both were fantastic. The broth the mussels were in was so flavorful, rich, salty, not spicy, coconut deliciousness. I wanted to eat it all like a soup. There was no bread served with the mussels to soak up the broth...which I would have loved, but not having it did save me some carbs. The seared tuna was absolute perfection. Very slightly seared and served with a well dressed seaweed salad and two sauces (coulis style ) a charred jalapeño aioli and a mango coulis. For dinner we shared the arugula salad with strawberries and goat cheese (although there was very little goat cheese) in a delicious poppy seed vinaigrette, and the miso Marinaded seared salmon with sticky rice and mango salsa. The salmon was fantastic...perfectly cooked, very flavorful, the sticky rice was so delicious and chewy, and the mango salsa added sweetness. I love that they split the salad into two dishes for us. I love when restaurants do this. It's a nice touch to acknowledge the server was listening the we intend to share, and to make it easier for us to do so. And we shared a bottle of Pinot Grigio. I will be back!

815 is my favorite cocktail bar. I held my 40th bday party here and return every couple of months…read more I love the atmosphere and think the speakeasy vibe is fantastic. I do miss the days when you had to say a password to get in bc that was just fun! I've never had bad service or a bad drink here. The staff is friendly and helpful, the drinks are unique and tasty. Overall just a great place to visit and have a great drink with friends.

Very charming secretive spot up some unassuming stairs. The decor and atmosphere are great to…read moreunwind either at the bar or in the lounge / table area. Cozy and fun, great vibes. Staff are quick to help with orders or questions, but they're quite busy! They have some small or sharing options as food, but it's mostly cocktail focused. Great selections for drinks, very well made. Some fun and unique options - see menu. Had 2 different cocktails and tried a 3rd, just wonderfully mixed with lively flavors and nice presentation. Also had some of their small notes - pickles and another - both devoured quickly by our table. Great spot, thanks.

A very fun, no frills speakeasy. As the name suggests, everything on the menu is $5, cash only…read more They have basic well drinks (spirit + mixer), beer, wine, cider, and one cocktail (an old fashioned). Great vibes and lots of seats. It can be a little hard to find (We wandered around confused for a bit!) so here's a hint: after going through the red door head down the stairs to the unmarked doors in the basement and voilà.

I love a good speakeasy and this was definitely one. There was no sign outside, so you just have to…read moretrust you're going to the right spot. There was a bouncer outside, with a scanner for your ID, but the vibes were great. Everything is cash only and all drinks are $5. It's definitely worth going and enjoying the vibes. The drinks are as you'd expect but I really liked the atmosphere and being a hidden gem.

Classy but not pretentious spot with fantastic cocktail menu and very talented bar tenders…read more Apps and small bites courtesy of Anju Noodle Bar (next door, same owners).

Probably the most unique and tasty cocktails on the Seacoast, but don't go there because it's a…read moresmall space and I want to make sure I have a seat when I go back. The bartenders and wait staff know what they are doing. Superb!

Excellent place to buy and enjoy cigars. Friendly and welcoming. Bar is excellent. Will definitely…read morereturn

Not only a great place to smoke and drink, but make sure you are there with Eric and James..these…read moreguys hustle all night getting drinks and never stop. Eric's music Playlist in the background was amazing. We stayed till close only due to their excellent service and solid musical choices for background music. Great service and place all around. Always stopping there when in Portsmouth

We stumbled upon this place while looking for a spot for a nightcap and something to eat, and I'm…read moreso glad we did! This place has such a fun, laid-back vibe. They had a projector set up playing Nintendo games, and they actually let us play! You could also request songs, which made the whole experience feel really interactive and fun. The music was great, and between the funky decor, colorful lights, and all the little details throughout the space, there was so much to look at. I especially loved their collection of pineapples! We had an espresso martini and a beer, and both were good. The bartender was super friendly and funny, which definitely added to the experience. The kitchen wasn't open when we stopped in, but they recommended a spot down the street. We ended up ordering from there and picked it up on our way home, so even though we didn't get to try the food here, they were still helpful in making sure we had somewhere to eat. This was such a fun unexpected find! Between the games, music, drinks, and atmosphere, it felt like a place where you can actually hang out and have a good time. Definitely a spot I'd come back to!

What an amazing place! The vibe is chill with a great selection of music and the bartender was…read moresuper friendly.

A very fun bar with great cocktails. Cool ambiance and delicious smoked wings! Speak easy vibes…read morewith friendly bar staff. Easy to park and walk as well.

The Cellar is located below the Bell Inn, and they did a great job restoring the building. When we…read morearrived it was a little busy at 730pm on a Saturday, and it died down a bit and picked up again at 9:30pm. I'm glad they are doing well. We ordered a round of apps/small plates and drinks. Food was good/average. We would come back as it's down the street. They have weekly specials. Monday from 8pm to close is $1 oysters. Tuesday is military appreciation, free app with purchase and Wednesday is $0.50 wings. 5pm-close.

N'awlins Bar & Grille is back open in NH after a 7 year hiatus, this time in Concord, in the former…read moreChuck's BARbershop space. N'awlins Grille was formerly located on Elm Street in Downtown Manchester from 2013 to 2016. There hasn't been a Cajun/Southern restaurant in the Concord area in 3 years, so N'awlins Grille fills that void. This Cajun restaurant & bar is a speakeasy bar located in an unmarked building near Eagle Square. Same as before, upon walking inside the front door on Low Avenue, look for the phone to the left in front of the mirror and pick up the phone to be let inside through a discreet door by staff. This bar and restaurant has a chill vibe with string lights across the ceiling, painted jazz musician caricatures on the walls, and exposed brick walls. The long full service bar lit up in pink & purple, booths and tables, and a small performance stage in the back corner with piano. They will feature live music on certain nights, including jazz and zydeco. Upbeat jazz music plays over the speakers. The food menu offerings include a decent variety Cajun style dishes including jambalaya, crawfish etoufee, po boys, red beans & rice, gumbo, okra & tomato stew, plus appetizers (fried frog legs, fried pickled vege, snow crab clusters, shrimp remoulade, hush puppies, alligator andoulle), burgers, chicken sandwiches greens salad, and desserts (beignets, cakes). The prices are moderate, most entrees in the $15 to $26 range (in 2024). The food menu 10 years ago seemed bigger, and the pricing in 2013 was about half, per my old Yelp posting in October 2013. I enjoyed their crawfish pie and alligator bites at the old Manchester location. The bar offers 8 draft beers, can/bottle beers, wine, and cocktails. After hearing that N'awlins Grille was back in open in a new location, I had to check it out. After I was let inside from the cold night, I took a seat at a booth directly under the heater. The staff introduced themselves and I was asked if I've ever been to N'awlins Grille when it was open in Manchester. I've been there a few times with my buddy back when he was still living in Manchester. We were also greeted with bead necklaces there. I took about 5 minutes to finally decide on the Jambalaya ($21 plus tax) served with skillet cornbread. The Jambalaya came out 5 minutes after ordering, nice and hot. The jambalaya "stew" had a mix of shrimp, vegetables, tomatoes, seafood, chicken, andoulle sausage and spices over rice. The dish had good mild spicy flavors, and the sweet cornbread balanced the flavors out. The shrimps were very soft to eat. For the dessert, I got the Beignets ($7 plus tax), which consisted of 3 fried dough pillows smothered in powdered sugar. This hot dessert was a great choice to end the meal. I haven't enjoyed Cajun food since last summer on my cruise. I'll try some of their other Cajun dishes and Po'Boys next time!

Ok. I lived in Louisiana for 16 years. Did not have high…read moreexpectations so I only ordered hush puppies and the salad (winter salad). My date had the parm fries. Holy guacamole, people!! Salad- perfection Parm fries- literally best I've ever had. Hush puppies- ok here's where things get a little weird. They are AMAZING. BUT, they aren't traditional. They are lighter with a finer grain and crisp and I am absolutely sure there's room in my life for both puppies. I will be back to try the real food and review then!