Barley House

New Hampshire


Solo travelers will do just fine at this welcoming downtown tavern's bar where burgers, classic Irish dishes, the lobster BLT and a few menu-crashers – we're looking at you beef brisket banh mi – pair well with the Jack's Abbey lager and other fine craft brews. Across the street from the State House.


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