During our Sample the Seacoast weekend, we’ll have dining meetups in Dover on Friday and on Saturday to welcome our out-of-town guests who are enjoying the Sample the Seacoast weekend, the Robbie the Fire Comedy, and/or The Free State Liberty Bus Tour of the Seacoast. This is the Friday meal.

Meet at the restaurant at 5:00, and you’ll be finished in plenty of time to enjoy either Robbie the Fire at 8P that night, or an alternative event (which will be discussed and offered at the restaurant [e.g., travel into Portsmouth for music, go out for cigars and whiskey in Dover]). Return for the late night AfterParty at our liberty clubhouse The SHELL.

Restaurants for Friday:
Meetups: (You must RSVP below as seating is limited):

• La Festa Brick & Brew is a cafeteria style brick oven pizzeria in Dover a short drive from The SHELL. Arrive between 5 and 7 to order pizza by the slice with plenty of time to head to the comedy show afterward.
  300 Central Ave, Dover, NH
  Host: Nick from Arizona has lived in NH for a year and can tell you what he’s learned and how his expectations and reality align.
• Paddy’s, in Portsmouth, is pub food in a buzzing setting, better for exploration of Portsmouth.
  27 International Dr, Portsmouth, NH
  Host: Robley lives in Portsmouth and can tell you all about the Portsmouth scene. He left the Free State three years ago, but returned after missing us too much.

{Reminder, you must RSVP for these. Seating is limited.}

Suggested: If you can’t make one of the meetups, or they are closed out, you may want to grab some other tour people and consider these restaurants.

• Dover (Good if going to Robbie, but eat early (5P) so you can leave by 7:15 to get to The SHELL)
  • Ember (Dover): Upscale food in high fashion.
    1 Orchard St, Dover
    (603) 343-1830
  • Thirsty Moose (Dover): Local chain with gigantic selection of beers, wall to wall TVs turned to games, and popular with UNH students. “Sliders, poutine fries, nachos & craft beer served in a chill tavern with flat-screen TVs.”
    83 Washington St, Dover
    (603) 842-5229
  • Smuttlabs Brewery and Kitchen (Dover): Local brewery.
    47 Washington St, Dover
    (603) 343-1782
  • Dover Brickhouse (Dover): Fun bar with decent food
    2 Orchard St, Dover
    (603) 749-3838
• Portsmouth (Good for heading downtown, but if no reservation, get there early. OR – call ahead for reservations and eat when you want.)
  • 5 Thai Bistro: Decent Thai food. Bright, casual spot with Thai staples, plus vegetarian & gluten-free options . Next door to Book & Bar (Often has music, with drinks and book browsing.
    40 Pleasant St, Portsmouth
    (603) 373-8871
  • Dubar Square Restaurant (Portsmouth):Homey, bi-level eatery serving classic Nepalese fare, including curried meat & vegetarian tarkari.
    (603) 294-0107
  • Tj’s Food and Spirits: Locals, sports bar, boisterous
    54 Daniel St, Portsmouth
    (603) 433-0844
  • Moxy (Portsmouth): Large, stylish spot offering small sharing plates (tapas) of contemporary American cuisine & a full bar. Worth going but call days ahead to get reservation.
    106 Penhallow St, Portsmouth
    (603) 319-8178
  • The Wilder (Portsmouth): Sophisticated gastropub featuring a range of New American plates, inventive cocktails & draft brews
    174 Fleet St, Portsmouth
    (603) 319-6878

This event is part of the Sample the Seacoast weekend. Please check for additional activities that you will enjoy, especially the limited tickets for Robbie the Fire Comedy on Friday night, and the Seacoast Tour on Saturday

Sample the Seacoast (Fri-Sun Dec 17-19)