Best restaurants in Manchester
I’ve lived in Manchester NH for 20 years and these are all my favorite restaurants within 10 miles of your Airbnb.
The owner of this restaurant has traveled all over the world to bring back some of the best recipes they found along their travels. This place is still owner operated and have an amazing selection of wines and curated cocktails. The pictures featured don’t do any justice!
Campo Enoteca
969 Elm StThe owner of this restaurant has traveled all over the world to bring back some of the best recipes they found along their travels. This place is still owner operated and have an amazing selection of wines and curated cocktails. The pictures featured don’t do any justice!
Amazing outdoor patio in the summer with exceptional live music. Some of my favorite items on the menu are the oysters, garlic truffle fries, honey pep pizza, anything you order will be great! There is a parking garage around the corner for easy parking.
The Crown Tavern
99 Hanover StAmazing outdoor patio in the summer with exceptional live music. Some of my favorite items on the menu are the oysters, garlic truffle fries, honey pep pizza, anything you order will be great! There is a parking garage around the corner for easy parking.
Cotton
75 Arms StGreat food and atmosphere.
Amazing BBQ, great outdoor seating, and live music in the warmer months!
7 locals recommend
KC's Rib Shack Barbecue
837 Second StAmazing BBQ, great outdoor seating, and live music in the warmer months!
Unique bars/lounges
This list of bars and lounges are the more curated places that offer a relaxing atmosphere and highly curated cocktails.
Manchester’s only speakeasy! Check out their Facebook page for the door code as when you arrive to this establishment they will ask for the code of the day, google the address before arriving as the entrance is very discreet and easily missed.
The food menu is very small, offering mostly tapas and appetizer sized dishes, they are more known for their cocktails and lounge atmosphere. So if you are starving I recommend grabbing a bite prior to arriving at one of the restaurants on elm street.
815 Cocktails & Provisions
815 Elm StreetManchester’s only speakeasy! Check out their Facebook page for the door code as when you arrive to this establishment they will ask for the code of the day, google the address before arriving as the entrance is very discreet and easily missed.
The food menu is very small, offering mostly tapas and appetizer sized dishes, they are more known for their cocktails and lounge atmosphere. So if you are starving I recommend grabbing a bite prior to arriving at one of the restaurants on elm street.
Cheddar and Rye offer over 300 different kinds of whiskeys, and they also have an extensive selection of tequilas and other liquors. Great place to grab a drink, I have to admit that I am not a fan of their food menu, it’s a small menu featuring mostly grilled cheeses, pizzas and other appetizers type dishes.
Cheddar and Rye
8 Hanover StreetCheddar and Rye offer over 300 different kinds of whiskeys, and they also have an extensive selection of tequilas and other liquors. Great place to grab a drink, I have to admit that I am not a fan of their food menu, it’s a small menu featuring mostly grilled cheeses, pizzas and other appetizers type dishes.
My favorite Pubs and bars
This list will feature dive bars, sports bars, cigar bars, and great places to enjoy live music while enjoying your favorite local beers!
This place is a staple in Manchester, has been around for over 40 years, it’s an Irish pub with pretty great bar food and live music. They also have breakfast.
6 locals recommend
The Wild Rover
21 Kosciuszko StThis place is a staple in Manchester, has been around for over 40 years, it’s an Irish pub with pretty great bar food and live music. They also have breakfast.
Great Irish pub atmosphere, they almost always have live music during the weekends as well.
The Shaskeen Pub and Restaurant
909 Elm StGreat Irish pub atmosphere, they almost always have live music during the weekends as well.
Country bar with great live music, they have a whole stage in the back, and downstairs they have some great games like Jenga, cornhole, life sized connect 4, and many others.
9 locals recommend
Bonfire Restaurant & Country Bar Manchester
950 Elm StCountry bar with great live music, they have a whole stage in the back, and downstairs they have some great games like Jenga, cornhole, life sized connect 4, and many others.
Lots of outdoor seating, and they always have a live band. Extensive beer menu.
10 locals recommend
Murphy's Taproom
494 Elm StLots of outdoor seating, and they always have a live band. Extensive beer menu.
The Derryfield Restaurant
625 Mammoth RdGreat outdoor seating, live music, and pretty views of the golf course!
Breweries and wineries
List of NH’s best local craft beer breweries and wineries. There are many many breweries/wineries in NH, but these listed are my favorites.
NH’s largest local brewery! You can take a tour of the brewery or just enjoy endless samples of their local craft beers. They also have a great food menu!
9 locals recommend
603 Brewery & Beer Hall
42 Main StNH’s largest local brewery! You can take a tour of the brewery or just enjoy endless samples of their local craft beers. They also have a great food menu!
Such a beautiful experience, and a great place for photos. They have amazing food and of course a great selection of delicious wine.
20 locals recommend
LaBelle Winery
345 New Hampshire 101Such a beautiful experience, and a great place for photos. They have amazing food and of course a great selection of delicious wine.
Tuckerman Brewing Co
66 Hobbs StStoneface Brewing Co.
436 Shattuck WaySmuttynose Brewing Company
105 Towle Farm RdLocated right in Manchester about a 5-10 minute drive from your Airbnb, they often have live music.
Stark Brewing Company
500 N Commercial StLocated right in Manchester about a 5-10 minute drive from your Airbnb, they often have live music.
Breakfast/brunch
Save time googling best breakfast places in the area and make a reservation at one of these great places. There are hundreds of breakfast places available in the greater Manchester area and this is a list of the best ones around!
Breakfast and lunch items are served all day! One of the only places in the Manchester area that offers a great selection of gluten free and vegan alternatives. Awesome cocktails, try their Bloody Mary or mimosa flights! There is usually a very long line on weekends, so I highly recommend making reservations ahead of time.
The Friendly Toast
4 Main StreetBreakfast and lunch items are served all day! One of the only places in the Manchester area that offers a great selection of gluten free and vegan alternatives. Awesome cocktails, try their Bloody Mary or mimosa flights! There is usually a very long line on weekends, so I highly recommend making reservations ahead of time.
My absolute favorite place for brunch/breakfast. If you are someone who cares about quality of food or where your food comes from this a great place to go. All of their menu items are from local farms in NH, they also have amazing coffee.
Restoration Cafe
235 Hanover StMy absolute favorite place for brunch/breakfast. If you are someone who cares about quality of food or where your food comes from this a great place to go. All of their menu items are from local farms in NH, they also have amazing coffee.
If you are someone who enjoys your more typical breakfast items, this is the place to be!
Julien's Breakfast Place
150 Bridge StIf you are someone who enjoys your more typical breakfast items, this is the place to be!
Red Arrow Diner
61 Lowell StThe only spot open 24h every day!
The Foundry
50 Commercial StGreat food, awesome brunch.