Just over an hour's drive away, Portsmouth's streets brim with the charm of a small New England town reminiscent of a postcard. Driving through the downtown area, one cannot help but notice that the city is not in want of bars and pubs-a quality not uncommon for a seaport town.
There are several stops that are worth an investment. I recommend making Portsmouth Brewery, New Hampshire's first brewpub, your first stop where you can find beer sampler options for reasonable prices. Down the street, Fat Belly's Bar & Grill, serves beer in huge fishbowls to give you a bigger bang for your buck. Fat Belly's also has specials during Red Sox games for local fans. A great location to finish off a low-key barcrawl is at The Rusty Hammer where loyal regulars swear is one of the friendliest bars in town.
Portsmouth is beautiful. Don't overlook it during your three years in New Hampshire.
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