Drinks & Nightlife
Portsmouth Brewery
56 Market StGreat food and drink. Friendly atmosphere.
The Press Room
77 Daniel StOld fashioned Pub/Bar. Very friendly. Good food. Jazz upstairs.
Bar/Restaurant. Like stepping back in time. Lobster MacnCheese. Fish Chips. Reasonable prices.
State Street Saloon
43 State StreetBar/Restaurant. Like stepping back in time. Lobster MacnCheese. Fish Chips. Reasonable prices.
Coat of Arms Pub
174 Fleet StAuthentic British pub. Great beer and food. Usually not crowded.
Food Scene
Breaking New Grounds
14 Market SquareGreat coffee and people watch.
The Rosa
70 State StreetItalain food and great pizza.
Cafe Mediterraneo
119 Congress StreetGreat Italian food. Make a reservation for a window seat.
Rudi's Portsmouth
20 High StGreat Happy Hour !!!!!
Unique and eclectic breakfast. A must do for Portsmouth.
22 locals recommend
Colby's Breakfast & Lunch
105 Daniel StUnique and eclectic breakfast. A must do for Portsmouth.
Portsmouth Gas Light Co.
64 Market StVoted best Pizza in New England. Pizza/Pub downstairs.
Great food and a warm and friendly owner. Book a table right on Market St.
Michelle's on Market Square
10 Market SquareGreat food and a warm and friendly owner. Book a table right on Market St.
Old Ferry Landing
10 Ceres StHave a beer on their deck and chat with others. Good food.
The Oar House
55 Ceres StHappy hour on the Oar house deck. 3-5. Great raw bar. Great river view.
Ireland On The Square
6 Market SquareTry the clam chowder. Enjoy the outdoor seating.
Arts & Culture
Seacoast Repertory Theatre
125 Bow StFantastic live production.
Players' Ring
105 Marcy StGreat live plays.
The Music Hall
28 Chestnut StMovies, film festivals, opera simulcasts, live entertainment.
Shopping
NJM Gallery
8 Bow StFantastic collection of glass art. Friendly owners.
Sightseeing
Interesting exhibits about Portsmouth. Good film about the history of Portsmouth.
18 locals recommend
Discover Portsmouth
10 Middle StreetInteresting exhibits about Portsmouth. Good film about the history of Portsmouth.
Fascinating narrated round trip to the historic Isle of Shoals. Guided tour on the island.
23 locals recommend
Isles of Shoals Steamship Company
315 Market StFascinating narrated round trip to the historic Isle of Shoals. Guided tour on the island.
Portsmouth Harbor Cruises
64 Ceres StInteresting narrated harbor cruise. Very informative.