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For three star American, try Portsmouth Brewery & Restaurant in the Seacoast area. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a casual atmosphere. This place features brunch, catering, lunch, and fine wines. This place is handicap accessible. People who have eaten here found the food very good indeed and very good.
4.0 of 5 stars.
SPICY CURRIED MUSSELSBREWERY HOUSE SALADSmuttynose....nuff said
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
reasonable vegetarian fare in a local brewhouse? nice. when we visit cities before we make plans i try to scope out whats in town - restaurants, museums, things to do, things to see .. yelp is great...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped in for a beer and a snack. Had the flatbread of the day (arugula and goat cheese). It was better-than-average pub food but their delicious selection of beers made up for it!
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decent but not spectacular pub grub. I stopped here on my way across the northeast, partly for a lunch I wasn't too hungry for. I had the chicken pesto sandwich, which was fine. Good fries, as I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I love this place. They have a great menu but we usually stick with just Buffalo Tenders (best on the seacoast), fries and beer. They switch up the beer selection a lot, but there is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
In a word - disappointing. Very slow inattentive service. 20 minutes wait per beer. Order was brought out incorrectly twice. Subpar food too. Try nearby Red Hook instead.
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If your into quality craft beer, then you have to give Portsmouth Brewery a shot. They're constantly rotating their tap selection with fantastic beers you can't find anywhere else (save for the few...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
More beer than you shake a stick at! Portsmouth brewery, in "beautiful, historic downtown Portsmouth", has a ton of beer on a tap, and most of them are made right there on the premises. Again though,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here only to drink and that we did. The sampling is a great deal and plenty to make your afternoon happy and bright. Service - great. Atmosphere - excellent. Overall - a place worth hanging...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here last weekend while visiting my boyfriend's parents in NH. First off, this place is slammed on a Saturday night - we were really thankful to even get a seat. Now, onto the review. When we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Portsmouth Brewery has been a staple in downtown Portsmouth over the years. It offers good pub grub and good beer. A great place to go for a casual and comfortable meal.
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went on a Sunday about 3p and had a great time.. Good beer ..good meal and great service. We sat out in the little patio that was tucked away inside the restaurant.. very cozy. The sun was shinning...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We just stopped here for beer and apps. Good atmosphere--cute outdoor seating in back. Our server really knew his stuff regarding the beers, and they had a good variety on tap. I enjoyed a belgium...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The staff at the Sheraton told us Portsmouth Brewery was a good, family-friendly place. We called ahead of time to see if we could reserve a table and pre-order dinner. (We had found the menu online,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so much fun. There is a spunky atmosphere inside however it always seems to be chilly. The service there is somewhat lacking as the waiters and waitresses aren't very on top of it (they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Portsmouth Brewery is a great casual place. The beer selection is always good...lots to choose from. My personal faves are the Oatmeal Stout, Grimberger and the Blueberry beer. The food menu...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place. The food I've ordered has been awesome, the beer and liquor selections were great, but the perfect score is marred by questionable service. I've been seated there three...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I are from the area but live in Southern California now. Several times per year we fly back to Portsmouth and head to the brewery. Good food, great beer, and relaxed atmosphere are a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Took my family there. They were fantastic! I had the Old Brown Dog , and very good vegetarian food. This place has such an excellent combination of items on the menu.A great place to bring a mix of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hey, you guys have really turned things around!For years I didn't go here because the first few times the food was so-so and the prices were on the higher end. Then for work we came here for lunch a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I stand firm on my point that the beer selection is solid, however, after two more times at the PB Rest. I probably won't come back (at least for the food) again. The table service has been shoddy at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, service, and the beer samplers are a plus. The reason my review is luke warm however, is that I wish more breweries including Portsmouth Brewery would offer more along the lines of a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the first brewery in NE that I've visited and it had everything I was after. First off, the beer - I went for lunch, not just a tasting, so I wanted to sit and enjoy both beer food and my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I call it home sweet home. You can't miss the Brewery when you look down Market St. The Portsmouth Brewery has a great selection of local beers and is two floors of good times.Seating: Like many...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm from Oregon, so I know *good* beer. I didn't have high hopes, but the family was hungry and thirsty while hanging around Portsmouth for the afternoon. Everything about the experience and meal...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We hit this place for my husband's birthday last weekend..had to do lunch because of a new baby that turns into a screaming beast when I leave her. The beast came with and I was a bit worried about...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I ate the last meal of our Fall 08 Foliage Tour here, with his parents. We got into downtown Portsmouth and wandered around a little bit and randomly chose it for its look and menu.The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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I have been going to the Brewery for more than 10 years, but last night was my LAST time. Their menu has changed- and become over-priced, but even moreso, when myself and my two girlfriends approached...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I guess I was expecting more of the brewery-portion of the pub to be shown..it wasn't like most breweries, it was like a nice looking bar with their own beer. Didn't really know anything about their...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
with an eclectic menu and a great selection of beers, this is definitely a place to visit more than once. the place looks and feels great; there's plenty to look at and the atmosphere is very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If I came to the Portsmouth Brewery and left without a growler of Old Brown Dog for my father, I think he'd disown me. The sampler is great, and they usually have two or three beers on tap that I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good selection of self-made microbrews. Good food. I love the burgers and grilled chicken. Salads are excellent too. Great for late night. Bar upstairs and downstairs bar with pool tables. Always a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great place to get a beer samplers RULE
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Terrible. Was a decent restaurent based on yelp reviews...instead got a below average brewery experience. The beer was good, so no complaints there.Came here on a not real busy Tuesday, and service...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I did this wrong. We went for lunch and didn't have any beer. Food was good, the waitress never lost her infectious smile, but Brewery... get a host or hostess. The place was at least half...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A LOVELY BREWERY OWNED BY A LOVELY COUPLE!!!! joanne and peter freakin' rule. ( and NO i am not just saying this b/c my image is soon to be on one of their beer bottles!!)the food here is fantastic....
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a pleasant freaking surprise! Breweries certainly fit my personality but not my diet - being vegetarian makes I usually eat french fries for dinner. That is not the case at Portsmouth Brewery!The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I braved the crowds today to help my boy acquire some of the lauded "Kate the Great" beer that was released at 2:27, so after we got our numbers, we went inside for lunch. I had been to the pub for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Food was excellent and the beer perfect. My dining companion had a Martini and loved it! Best beef we have had in years in the burgers! I will stop in a gain. It isn't a cheap restaurant but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a good place to go if you want a better than average brew pub experience. My friends often get the beer flights and are happy by the time they land. I usually get something like the grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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Great place to gather with friends. The micro brews were cold and tasty. The sandwiches were excellent. A must try place.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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They always have a great variety of beer. Some very unique flavors. The food was ok. Great place to hang out with friends.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing better than a burger and a beer, right?If you don't include proper burger presentation, sure.I was hungry and wanted to check out the brewpub, so minded my business at the bar and ordered an...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Brew pubs rarely seem to get the combo of food and beer right. One is often better than the other. I agree with Bill M concerning this establishment.....come for the beer and stay for the food. We...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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You never know what the latest new beer will be. They have a nice variety of beers. They are connected with Smutty Nose Brewery.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beer, appetizers, and entrees have to be judged separately. Their draft Imperial IPA is one of the best - can't get enough of it. They serve the beers is small 12 oz glasses (classy but a bit of a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Try the various beers on tap. They are always coming up with new beers along with their standards. If you are looking for a quiet dinner this is not the place to go. Due to the brick walls and tin ceilings is...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had such a Jekyll and Hyde experience @ The Portsmouth Brewery. Here's the thing...1. 5 stars all the way for the beer. Great selection on tap *had both the Smuttynose Shoals Pale Ale and the Cream...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Come for the Beer! Stay for the Food!I have no problem driving from Boston just to have lunch at the Portsmouth Brewery. It has been amazing every time I go. The first time I entered the Brewery...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The surprise here is that this place has some very tasty food. Most brewery/restaurants give food a passing interest (see The Tap) but it's all handled with care here. No doubt the fact that they're...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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I had a group of clients in Portsmouth, NH and we were looking for a spot to unwind after a week of meetings. This was a perfect setting...price right for a small group. The portions of food were perfect. This...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had one of the specials - pan seared mahi mahi with a cranberry and fig compote over noodles with brussel sprouts... wow. The noodles were perfectly al dente, the fish was moist and brussel sprouts...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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classic brew pub with so many beers to choose from. the food is better than most brew pubs and the college town atmosphere make it a great place to gather with friends.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What Portsmouth Brewery is, is a pretty OK reason to head to Portsmouth for a night of good beer drinking. The beer is pretty darn good and the food at the restaurant is for the most part awesome....
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped here on my way back to Boston from Maine and I have to say I loved the food here. Beet chips, like dried rose petals, with a saucer of warm blue cheese sauce; bacon-wrapped scallops (huge,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Portsmouth Brewery was the highlight of our day trip up to Portsmouth. There's nothing like getting a beer right from the source. And you can't beat $4 for great beers. I had one of the seasonals,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While visiting a friend in Portsmouth, we went to get our first dinner at the Portsmouth Brewery. I had read the Yelp reviews before we went, and my friend had been twice before, but I was still...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with my family during our first days after moving to Portsmouth from Miami, FL (big change, I know) and loved this place. It's a lovely restaurant with an in-house brewery, the requisite...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Portsmouth Brewery is located right in the center of town- so its in a great location. We each enjoyed the samplers, which include (which were $6)-- it was great way to get the full beer tasting...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A must on my itinerary anytime I am in Portsmouth. The food and beer are outstanding, and it's family-friendly to boot!My most recent outing there was so great. Tried two different stouts: Russian...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I stopped here for dinner while on our way home from our honeymoon. It was worth the stop. We just tried a couple of appetizers (chicken tenders with two of there sauces and chips and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with the other reviews here - that most brewpubs don't focus on the food angle and just have kickass beers. This is one of the rare occasions that great food meets AWESOME beer in an...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Portsmouth Brewery has a great choice of their own beers. The food is pretty good, and the waitstaff is helpful. The location is great, since it is right downtown, and the atmosphere is good for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A lot of breweries focus so much on their beer that their food kind of leaves something to be desired. This is not the case with the Portsmouth Brewery. While the food isn't going to take your...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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my wife and I went there for lunch on a saturday. we got the beer sampler 10 4oz. beers for $6. I had a special [grilled tolapia fish with mashed potatoes] that was awesome! my wife had the basil rathbone open...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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i shouldn't have been surprised when i had to send back the hummus and baba ganoush plate. i mean, after all, it IS called the portsmouth brewery - not bistro/ristorante/cafe, etc. and the beers we had - the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/06/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Portsmouth Brewery is the home of Smuttynose Brewing Company. The Smuttynose beers and the Portsmouth Brewery beers have their own little menu for you to read about each beer they have to offer, all...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2006
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I love this place! It's well designed to be open and airy, although it can get backed at busy times. The food there is great and the beer is even better. I was surprised at the variety of food they of...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/12/2006
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In the heart of the historic district (look for the tipping tankard suspended over the sidewalk), New Hampshire's first brewpub opened in 1991 and draws a clientele loyal to the superb beers. The tin-ceiling,...
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the food is very good indeed...
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the quality of service is great...the main bar can be quite hectic during the rush but worth the wait. the food is very good, try the chicken wings! i left the beer for last..if you enjoy micro brewed beer...
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home brews and pub fare...
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