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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4.039 reviews
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

Pam A.
8/28/2025

We had the worst bartender ever! He had an attitude when he waited on us from the beginning! He brought our appetizers to the table without plates and was mad when we asked him for plates! Our...

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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...

K J.
6/7/2025

Amazing service. Great food. We were new in town and Tayla was very friendly and let me try a few beers on tap. Left a good tip for great service. Will return next time we come to Portsmouth!

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Krista R.
10/29/2023

Meh. Spicy fries were inedible from the chili powder. The crab ragoons weren't creamy. The chicken fingers lacked seasoning. The steak bomb sandwich was OK.

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