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🍺 State Street Saloon, Portsmouth – Originally Roger’s Café, opened by Sokorelis to cater to Navy yard workers. Survived a 2017 fire, reopened as “Statey” on Deer Street, and returned to downtown Portsmouth in 2022. A longtime local favorite with loyal patrons.
🍺 Daniel Street Tavern, Portsmouth – Dive bar at 111 Daniel St. owned by Jason Stiles. Serves pizza, hot dogs, and drinks, with karaoke six nights a week. Known for its casual, unpretentious vibe and local following.
🍺 Jitto’s Super Steak, Portsmouth – Route 1 sub shop turned bar with a three-sided bar. Owned by Jeff Goss, popular with locals for affordable food and drinks, attracting a blue-collar crowd.
🍺 Castaways Boathouse, Dover – Riverside tiki bar opened in 2005. Offers outdoor live music and a Key West vibe, attracting loyal local patrons despite nearby development.
🍺 The Corner Pub, Kittery, Maine – Historic bar at 4 Wallingford Square. Dog-friendly, with darts, pool, and a casual menu. Popular with locals and Naval Shipyard employees, it maintains a dive-bar feel amid high-end Foreside restaurants.
🍺 Shooters Pub, Exeter – Neighborhood bar with darts, pizza, and a beer garden. Owned by Rob Ficara for 40 years, it has catered to locals with a relaxed, community-focused dive-bar atmosphere.
🍺 L Street Tavern, Hampton – Hampton Beach karaoke bar formerly Millie’s. Dive bar aesthetic with quirky decor, a basement bar, and an expanding outdoor patio. A local favorite away from the tourist strip.
🍺 The Chop Shop, Seabrook – Biker bar and community hub at 920 Lafayette Road. Owned by Bill Niland for 17 years, decorated with biker memorabilia and hosting fundraisers, it is known for its loyal, returning crowd.
