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Portsmouth Book & Bar

40 Pleasant St, Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801 USA

283 Reviews
$
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Open Now
Thu 11a-12a
  • Independent
  • Credit Cards
    Accepted
  • Wheelchair
    Accessible
  • Outdoor
    Seating
  • Wifi

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“This place has it all”

Envisioned by three longtime booksellers and a creative chef, Portsmouth Book & Bar offers much more than select used books, great food, and beers; we offer a sense of place, a unique experience created through design, community events, and cultural events. We've restored one of the most historic spaces in downtown Portsmouth—the Custom House—and given it an old world, defiantly non-digital ambience—an old fashioned browser's bookshop offering espresso, craft beers, and lovely small plates. We built the shelves, the bar, and the kitchen ourselves, handpicked the titles and bake the croissants each morning. We offer a wide range of live music, readings, and happenings in a beautiful, intimate setting.

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Kimberly R.

A friend had recommended us this spot when she found out we were heading here. It did not disappoint! The place is not very large but it is covered in books, so fun! It is a real book store and a... Read more

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Melissa M.

I thought this was a really great concept! We went on Saturday around 1ish and the kitchen wasn't open; we had brunch so we were good. They were a little slow with service but it has great... Read more

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Jude R.

Really loved this place. It will likely be our go to spot for coffee +. We stopped in right before an event, so most of the tables had reserved signs on them. We grabbed one that had some time... Read more

Portsmouth Book & Bar

40 Pleasant St
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
03801 USA
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Hours

Open now until 12:00 am
  • Sun, Mon, Wed: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Thu: 11:00 am - 12:00 am
  • Fri, Sat: 11:00 am - 1:00 am

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