The Hammer Pub and Grille

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49 Pleasant St
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Formerly known and loved as the Portsmouth staple, The Rusty Hammer. New ownership is proud to stay true to the beloved pub in the heart of downtown while "polishing" off the rust and offering high quality food, drink, and service in a casual, fun environment. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week, with upstairs dining and bar available Thurs-Sun 5pm-close.

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4.042 reviews
Terri H.
11/9/2025

Best buffalo chicken fries I've had. All 3 meals were really good and friendly service . Warning- the fries filled

Gina M.
11/2/2025

Great food, nice atmosphere. Service was decent, esp for the crowd that was there. Must try the shaved steak mac and cheese!

Erik D.
10/29/2025

The food is great. They have great TVs for sports. Some of the best happy hour deals in Portsmouth.

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Robert M.
12/22/2024

I used to really love the hammer. We would typically go for lunch, eat and watch a game. Its loud, yes but it that's the vibe. Upon reopening the space looks great. Clean (mostly) and...

Emily L.
9/2/2025

We were in town and found this from a google search. We were very impressed with the quality of the lunch option for the price. We got clam chowder and a burger! I would recommend stopping

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