Taking a weekend trip to Portsmouth this weekend. Looking to take my girlfriend to a good restaurant for cocktails on Saturday night. What are your favorite places? We’ve only been to The Goat and Cafe Mediterraneo.

Also would love recommendations for things to do in the area. We’re two girls in our mid 20’s that like music, food/drinks, nature, animals, science, etc. (Thinking about visiting Flag Hill Winery in Lee for an afternoon. Hope it’s good!)

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zeeke42 t1_j5trnpo wrote on January 25, 2023 at 2:49 PM

The best spot for cocktails in the area is over the bridge in Kittery at The Wallingford Dram.

TheMobyDicks t1_j5ui962 wrote on January 25, 2023 at 5:39 PM

2nd this emphatically.

pullyourfinger t1_j5w6r9o wrote on January 26, 2023 at 12:00 AM

agreed by far.

pink-peonies_ t1_j5we3g2 wrote on January 26, 2023 at 12:52 AM

So good

RunAccomplished6085 t1_j6hc4e0 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 9:19 AM

Exactly what I planned to post!

phineasjwhooppee t1_j5wm16f wrote on January 26, 2023 at 1:47 AM

Agree with the Dram. Tiny, so if you can't get in? The Wilder (same owners)... be forewarned it's a magnet for hipsters but if that doesn't bother you, great drinks and the food is underrated for this town

PowPowPowerCrystal t1_j5x2van wrote on January 26, 2023 at 3:47 AM

Why would hipsters somewhere bother anyone? Also it’s 2023, hipsters aren’t a thing anymore.

stefancyhawk t1_j5xycpx wrote on January 26, 2023 at 9:32 AM

This is the correct answer

hounddogracingteam t1_j5tewno wrote on January 25, 2023 at 1:11 PM

Wilder

spaghettiwhale t1_j5v4vor wrote on January 25, 2023 at 7:56 PM

Wilder is a great choice for sure.

Row 34 has a great cocktail selection with a rotating cocktail list every few months.

Green Elephant has an underrated drink selection.

Cash_Visible t1_j5wkv4b wrote on January 26, 2023 at 1:38 AM

The espresso martinis are 🔥

NH_603 t1_j5tqjq0 wrote on January 25, 2023 at 2:41 PM

Another vote for The Wilder. Fantastic cocktails.

dogmom603 t1_j5tvujy wrote on January 25, 2023 at 3:17 PM

Botanica Restaurant and Gin Bar

pullyourfinger t1_j5w6sem wrote on January 26, 2023 at 12:00 AM

a solid choice.

CosmicSurfFarmer t1_j5tgmpp wrote on January 25, 2023 at 1:26 PM

Black Trumpet

KeyUmpire4846 t1_j5tgv5w wrote on January 25, 2023 at 1:28 PM

bario if you like margs!

flag hill for a tasting super fun.

stoneface brewery is great.

joostadood526 t1_j5tjg9h wrote on January 25, 2023 at 1:49 PM

Surf is nice. Watch people roll sushi and have a couple of painkillas. Nice view of the bridge from the dining room too.

nullcompany t1_j5tuhp1 wrote on January 25, 2023 at 3:08 PM

that painkilla is my #1 favorite portsmouth

AnythingToAvoidWork t1_j5ujdrx wrote on January 25, 2023 at 5:46 PM

That hot tuna stone thing is pretty fun too

apd56 t1_j5tkz8s wrote on January 25, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Press Room has good cocktails and often live music

Anhgal t1_j5to2x0 wrote on January 25, 2023 at 2:23 PM

Rooftop at the Envio for good views and Black Trumpet for a more intimate setting

Plus-Ad-6780 t1_j5wv993 wrote on January 26, 2023 at 2:50 AM

D street tavern!!

Chappy_Sinclair_ t1_j5tdawm wrote on January 25, 2023 at 12:56 PM

People seem to like Surf. The food is good, if not great.

Neat-Ad11 t1_j5thehc wrote on January 25, 2023 at 1:32 PM

I heard drinks at The Library are great. Haven’t been yet though, but that came from a very good source.

nullcompany t1_j5tucrr wrote on January 25, 2023 at 3:07 PM

one drink there is like two drinks most other places. they are very generous pours

smartest_kobold t1_j5tmns7 wrote on January 25, 2023 at 2:13 PM

The Problematic Bachelor- equal parts vodka and sea water in an unwashed energy drink can

murderqwik t1_j5tmst3 wrote on January 25, 2023 at 2:14 PM

Ice skating at strawberry bank. They served wobbly sodas at the concession last time I went. https://www.strawberybanke.org/skate/schedule.cfm

Also Moxie or the Kitchen for food. Might wanna check out Liars Bench or Portsmouth Brewery for some cool brewhouse vibes.

scandlily t1_j5ul0vr wrote on January 25, 2023 at 5:55 PM

Massimo’s for both cocktails and dinner, but if dinner is somewhere else, still go there. Or vice versa. Rooftop at the Envio is great for cocktails also.

pullyourfinger t1_j5w70e4 wrote on January 26, 2023 at 12:02 AM

flag hill: not worth the trouble, shitty wine, run by fools, and not-distilled-there liquor imported from elsewehre. just go to some of the breweries in portsmouth, a far better experience. Liar's bench, or Earth Eagle are good choices.

los-gokillas t1_j5wl8xi wrote on January 26, 2023 at 1:41 AM

The wilder in portsmouth or the Wallingford dram in Kittery have the best cocktails. I'm pretty sure they're owned by the same people.

For things to do there is ice skating at strawberry banke, maybe live music at the press room, karaoke at Daniel's street, pool and darts at legends. The music hall might have something good going on. I'd check some local events websites and look around. There's always something going on. Just last weekend there was a great steely dan cover band in Kittery so who knows

AnythingToAvoidWork t1_j5ujjxe wrote on January 25, 2023 at 5:47 PM

People have given you great suggestions. Flag Hill in Lee is good, you won't be disappointed.

jobstobedoneson t1_j5wyeo5 wrote on January 26, 2023 at 3:12 AM

Lived in Portsmouth for a couple of years. The most underrated spot for cocktails is The Kitchen in the West End. Hands down the best, IMO.

ILovetheT t1_j61cqpv wrote on January 27, 2023 at 12:34 AM

Raleigh Wine Bar has wonderful cocktails in an elegant (but not stuffy) space. Follow it up with a nitro espresso martini at The Wilder!

cake_a_peice t1_j61dex2 wrote on January 27, 2023 at 12:39 AM

Dinnerhorn and Bratskellar Pub

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Cash_Visible t1_j5wl2w6 wrote on January 26, 2023 at 1:40 AM

Surf has amazing food and a well rounded menu.

Key-Ad-854 t1_j5v7vfi wrote on January 25, 2023 at 8:14 PM

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