What a great bar!!! I use to go to the previous owners bar before it burnt down called State…read moreStreet. Statey has just recently opened up, which replaced State Street & while I live in Vegas now this definitely was on my list of stops while home visiting. I finally got to go in last night to check it out. It is very big & kinda open but not too open around the dinning room area. They have plenty of seating on the floor & around the bar. It was great to see Mo a long time bartender still working for them. They were having karaoke night & they have a nice little stage out back for the "maybe soon to be famous singers to perform on". It started @ 7/8pm (can't remember) & went to midnight. No cover charge to get in. It wasn't very packed here on the Thursday night I went, but I have heard that it does get very packed to the point that you may not be able to get in. So keep that in mind when heading over to check them out! I didn't get anything to eat as I was not hungry. My cousin got the fish sandwich with tatter tots. He said his sandwich was good & I had a few tatter tots which were yummy! They still have their famous lobster roll for a crazy, reasonable, too good to be true price! My Mom had asked me to check on this for her as she loves their (State Street) lobster rolls. I do want to go back before I head home to have one as I have in the past & it was very tasty & they fill the bun up with plenty of lobster meat. They have one of my favorite flavored vodkas, blueberry so I was drinking those up. It was nice & cozy in there, temperature was just right. The bathrooms were clean & they have more then one stale inside their rest room so I never had to wait. State Street had less bathrooms & that would make for a long wait when needing to relieve the bladder. I saw some familiar faces while I was in there. Their door guy for that night, Aaron was a really nice guy. Friendly & smiling all the time. You definitely need to check this place out. Stop by for a drink (or two) and/or a bite to eat! I will be back before heading home & on my future trips back to NH!! So happy that they brought State Street back!!!! Thank You!!!

Fun and friendly atmosphere! Food and service are great, inexpensive lobster rolls are delicious…read more I would recommend for a relaxing informal night out.

My wife was visiting a friend near by and my brother in law recommended we go here for pizza…read more Well it was a good recommendation for many reasons. First one was that there is plenty of parking. And plenty of outdoor seating for when the weather allows that. When we first got in the hostess told me it would be about 10 minutes, but we were welcome to sit and look at the menu till they called us for the table. It was only a 5 minute wait and at first I was surprised we couldn't just be served at the large high table at the entrance where we were seated and waiting which looked like it was for several parties or even one large party, but even when we were leaving that table was empty so I guess they either save it for a very large party or just for people to sit at while they wait for their table like we did. Either way we didn't wait long so that didn't bother me as I thought it might at first. When we were seated, service was extremely fast, so fast that at first I thought they just want us out. :p but they are just that good. And our waitress brought me my soda without ice which many servers forget and would get me a refill before I was even done with the soda and even asked if we wanted water as soon as we sat and bright us some. When the food arrived (which as I mentioned was extremely fast even though the place was packed), everything was amazing. We started with shrimp and the Brie which were in the specials. Shrimp was fresh and you could really tell, and the Brie had a nice assortment of apple slices, almond slices, bread and cranberries making it feel like you were also having a healthy meal with your pizza and fried food :p. We had the truffle mushroom pizza and the only complaint my mother had was that it had onions and rocket which she didn't like on the pizza, but that was her fault for not reading it on the menu as we could have easily just asked for it not to have that. She just saw truffle, mushrooms and ricotta cheese and said im having that. Which was what I wanted too but I was ok with everything else too. Well we both enjoyed it and I even took the left over pizza to have for dinner later :). I don't live nearby, but it is a place I would recommend to others who go by there and when we come near here again I know where to go eat if I'm in the mood for pizza. The only complaint is that it was too loud for us, almost felt like a sports bar without the sports tvs playing everywhere, however they do have take out as well, so you do have that option too if you live nearby.

Made a pit stop here on our way to Portland. We'd come here years ago for just the bakery so wanted…read moreto check out the pizzeria after seeing so many great reviews. Plenty of lot parking so that's always a plus. We walked in on Friday for lunch and it was fairly full but we were seated quickly and orders taken. Very rustic ambience and service was quick. Unfortunately, the food was just ok and didn't knock my socks off. We ordered the Brussel sprouts, pork belly steam buns and the margherita pizza. Brussels were fried nicely but the ginger sesame sauce was very strong and I would probably preferred the sauce on the side. Pork belly buns were just ok as well. We were here for the pizza so were excited to try it - pizza unfortunately was just ok as well. Food is subjective and always based on preference so please take this review with a grain of salt - pizza was a bit doughier than I'd like - I prob should've asked for it to be well done if even possible and the sauce tasted heavy on the oregano - not something I'm a big fan of. All in all - not bad but not great. I just had such high expectations - maybe a different pizza might've changed my mind. But def don't skip out on going next door to try some samples and get some bread - the bread is amazingly delicious.

Wrapped up the day with dinner at the Thirsty Moose Taphouse in Portsmouth. Little did we know the…read moreFIFA games were on and there was over an hour wait for indoor seating. We opted for outside seating and were seated immediately. It was comfortable outside and much less noisy. Our waitress Sara S was amazing and attentive. We had a haddock Sammie and a tzatziki chicken sandwich. Both came with fries. Perfectly fresh haddock and the chicken was moist and tender. Look forward to coming back to either this location Portsmouth or the one in Dover. BTW USA beat Australia 2-0

Here's one for the record book. I walked in tonight as I never ate here before and I'm in…read morePortsmouth quite bit. I thought I'd give it a try. I sat at the very long bar with just five other patrons sitting at the same bar. I got my soda after five minutes served in a small 10 oz glass. I watched the two bar ladies walk by me four times as I waited for the menu I requested upon sitting down. Ten minutes later I asked for the menu again and I got the hairy eyeball from her. "How dare you" type of stare. I threw two bucks on the counter and went to Jumpin Jays. I despise uptight bartenders. And this one is an award winner!

We came on a random tuesday night and were able to sit right away…read more We got garlic Parmesan Wings, which were so crispy and juicy and absolutely delicious. We also had a burger, which was very good as well, cooked to the right temp and not too much with the toppings. Fries are amazing along with the ranch. Last but not least don't get me started on the cookie pan, that was unbelievable and hit the spot and was enough to take home. I dream about the cookie pan often. Overall really enjoyed my dinning experience at The Goat!

Awesome place open late and great food gotta get the cookies and ice cream skillet it's absolutely…read moredelicious

The Shanty was a 'once in a while' choice and always good. The past few weeks, because of a need to…read morebe close to Portsmouth Regional, I've gone there because of convenience but more than that, with every visit I've come to really appreciate so much! The service is always fantastic, sunny and quick. I'll post the dishes ordered in the spirit of being brief (and needing to get back to the hospital) but I genuinely highly recommend if you love a friendly pub/bar, a good selection of 'off the menu' appetizers and mains, and well poured drinks!

The food here is consistently good. I love the buttery baked stuffed haddock with side salad. Their…read moredrinks are on the strong side in a good way. My boys always order mozzarella sticks and Gumby's . The Gumby's are chicken strips kinda like clam strips and my son loves to dip them in the teriyaki sauce although there are more choices for sauces; buffalo , ranch etc. the kids menu wonderfully priced for parents and the selections are very good. Of course my boys always order "the burger!" Every server I have had here is fast and attentive. I don't know if they give aptitude tests before hiring but for all the years I've been coming here the servers are the best in the business. There are a lot of choices for food and it is a typical sports bar/ restaurant with big screens of golf , rugby, football and baseball etc. when I go here I feel comfortable and very happy with the food so do my picky kids. They have trivia nights and all that stuff so if you are Planning to eat here I would suggest making sure what night is trivia night because every seat in the house is taken. Anyways I am glad we have the shanty in Portsmouth. Oh , the parking can be a pain sometimes, but hey , it's worth it!

Great local bar with awesome awesome happy hour specials on both food and drinks! Visited on Friday…read morearound 5 and although the bar was crowded, there were tables available. I had the pleasure of meeting a very cute dog who was celebrating his 18th birthday at the bar along with his two furry friends and their owners. Loved that the people at the bar were friendly and conversational even though I was a newcomer. We ordered some $5 Happy Hour cocktails, which were really great as they are made with brand name alcohol such as Stoli, Deep Eddy and Tangueray rather than no name alcohols from the well. Food happy hour specials were great too - The Waygu Beef Hotdog was served on a buttered and grilled roll and hot the spot. The fried pickles were good as well, although next time I'll ask for them extra crispy. Great place with friendly customers and employees, excellent service, and good food. Looking forward to going back!

A great little downtown tavern. It seems like a locals hang out but close to hotels and tourist…read moreattractions. I stopped in on a Friday night for a drink before returning my hotel. The bartender was fast and friendly. The drinks were average prices and they have a late night kitchen. The best part was they had an acoustic duo singing and playing guitar. They sounded great and played fun songs you know but don't typically hear (Pretenders, Don Henley, The Cars, etc). If ever I'm in Portsmouth again, I'll return.

Delicious creative appetizers etc we have been here a few…read moretimes, food is surprisingly creative. This time we tried the chicken marsala skewers, no words as to how delicious these little gems were, savory sauce with mushrooms over 3 large chicken skewers, wanted to lick the plate! Potstickers we have had before and as always they were yummy. We then split the turkey wrap, WOW, fresh thick sliced roasted turkey with the trimmings, awesome. Highly recommend you give it a try, great vibe in the bar!

Kind of meh. If you're there to hit golf balls or watch sports, the food is good by that standard…read more If you just want good food, you definitely have better options in the same area. The waitstaff was friendly and prompt. The menu is slightly upscale pub fare.

Can't beat the prices! Lobster rolls are delicious and the location is perfect for those staying…read moredowntown.

Hands down this is my favorite pub in Portsmouth to grab a drink & a bite to eat. I love the…read morecasual/comfortable atmosphere which honors the original establishment that burned down in 2017. Service is prompt & pleasant. Food is very good with a well rounded menu & tempting specials.....their beef stew is awesome! Decent beer selection & they make good drinks. Prices are very affordable. I give a solid 4 stars so try it out & Enjoy!