Essentials
cheap and nearby. good for getting mass amounts of groceries for large gatherings
12 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
700 Lafayette Rdcheap and nearby. good for getting mass amounts of groceries for large gatherings
Food Scene
Chili's Grill & Bar
14 Weeks Ln5 minutes away; quick food and decent bar
best breakfast place in the area; word of warning - there will be a line. AND unfortunately it's cash only
Wooden Spoon
160 Tri City Rdbest breakfast place in the area; word of warning - there will be a line. AND unfortunately it's cash only
Upstairs is a dance club (sometimes good on the weekends); downstairs has good food and good people. Outdoor patio is great in the summer.
15 locals recommend
Portsmouth Gas Light Co.
64 Market StUpstairs is a dance club (sometimes good on the weekends); downstairs has good food and good people. Outdoor patio is great in the summer.
Best seafood chowder in 3 states! Great dining and great views (right on the ocean). Make sure to get a reservation.
15 locals recommend
River House
53 Bow StBest seafood chowder in 3 states! Great dining and great views (right on the ocean). Make sure to get a reservation.
Best 150+ item salad bar in the area. Plus the seafood is always fresh here.
19 locals recommend
Warren's Lobster House
11 Water StBest 150+ item salad bar in the area. Plus the seafood is always fresh here.
Drinks & Nightlife
Kelley's Row
417 NH-108great bar in downdown dover. amazing food and good atmosphere.
Portsmouth Brewery
56 Market Stgreat brewery in downtown Portsmouth
great local bar with the best, cheapest food. definitely a go to place for locals. atmosphere is a bit lacking, but price makes up for it
Dover Brickhouse
2 Orchard Stgreat local bar with the best, cheapest food. definitely a go to place for locals. atmosphere is a bit lacking, but price makes up for it
Entertainment & Activities
Something for the kids to do if they need a break from outdoor fun. They have laser tag too.
Dover Bowl
887B Central AveSomething for the kids to do if they need a break from outdoor fun. They have laser tag too.
Everything Else
Laser tag, mini-golf, arcade, gogo carts, and batters cage. Everything a kid could want.
Hilltop Fun Center - see website for detailed hours
165 NH-108Laser tag, mini-golf, arcade, gogo carts, and batters cage. Everything a kid could want.
Rye Beach
decent beach for surfing, volleyball, and general good times
Shopping
Hannaford Supermarket
30 Grapevine DrA nearby grocery store
Golf Course
The Oaks
Amazing golf course just 2.5 miles down the road.