STRAWBERY BANKE MUSEUM History Happened Here

Experience New England life in the historic Puddle Dock neighborhood.

Tour historic houses on original sites, meet engaging costumed roleplayers, watch traditional crafts demonstrations, and explore historical gardens and landscapes. Open daily from May 1-October 31.

Featured 2023 Exhibit:

Portsmouth Possessions: Objects that Shaped the City

In celebration of the City of Portsmouth NH's 400th anniversary, Strawbery Banke presents a new exhibit. Items featured include objects in the book "Portsmouth NH in 101 Objects," furniture, textiles, portraits, samplers, and objects relating to the local industries. Open daily from June 1-October 31.

"A place to learn, a place to gather, a place to preserve."

After Dark

kitchen opens until we close. Our locally sourced oysters, curated by chef Patrick Dean, take the spotlight. We’re very proud of our happy hour,” says co-owner Caleb Landry. “We suggest you come take a bite for yourself.” On a warm summer’s a ernoon, stone-carved mermaid gureheads smile down from the brick walls above as you take your nal sip of Armistice, their herbal, dry house martini.

SUR LIE

11 FREE STREET

“Food and drink are a cra here,” says Krista Cole, sole owner of Sur Lie. “All day Wednesday and 5–6 p.m. on ursdays and Fridays,” sweet potato fries with stout aioli, shishitos with soy caramel, and crostini with blue cheese crumble and caramelized onion “are among our scrumptious o erings for happy hour.” If a classic charcuterie board is to your taste, sit back and enjoy local cheeses presented on artisan maple serving boards. With Devil’s ivy, and Swiss cheese plants hanging around you, “You get more than food and a couple drinks—you get an experience.”

BOONE’S FISH HOUSE & OYSTER ROOM

86 COMMERCIAL STREET

Boone’s has been a Maine staple for 125 years, from Clark Gable to Marilyn Monroe. “All week long from 3–5 p.m. we o er $1.50 local oysters served with a house mignonette, and a list of delicious bites from our chef, Shaun White,” says general manager Jon Gale. Six-dollar dishes include beer-battered haddock bites, grilled Brussels sprouts, fried calamari, and seasoned scampi fries. “Enjoy our twin decks and watch the waves of Casco Bay—the best sh market around—ripple below.” n