Library Restaurant

Library Restaurant Built in 1887, rich in history and glamour, the Library in the grand Rockingham House is an exquisite venue where art and great food intertwine.
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Enjoy refined cuisine, craft cocktails, and live jazz in one of New England’s most iconic dining venues. Serving diners since 1887 from our home in the grand and historic Rockingham House, steps from the center of Portsmouth, The Library Restaurant is an upscale steakhouse boasting an original Colonial Revival vaulted ceiling, three crackling fireplaces, a thirty-seat bar and lounge, and a privat

e dining space under an ornate painted ceiling. For generations the Library has been one of the Seacoasts best loved restaurants, renowned for its prime steaks, award-winning cocktails, warm staff and conscientious approach to sourcing only the highest quality ingredients.

💍 Celebrate your next chapter in one of Portsmouth’s most iconic venues. From intimate elopements and rehearsal dinners ...
07/12/2026

💍 Celebrate your next chapter in one of Portsmouth’s most iconic venues. From intimate elopements and rehearsal dinners to elegant wedding receptions, The Library Restaurant offers a timeless setting, warm candlelit charm, exceptional cuisine, and unforgettable moments for you and your guests.

✨ Five distinctive indoor and outdoor private rooms - or the entire restaurant
🥂 Custom wedding dining experiences
🍷 Historic elegance in the heart of Portsmouth
🦁 A setting your guests will always remember

Contact Michelle Walters, General Manager & Function Coordinator:
[email protected]

Learn more:
https://www.libraryrestaurant.com/private-function-room-portsmouth-nh

Happy Fourth America! 🇺🇸
07/04/2026

Happy Fourth America! 🇺🇸

07/03/2026

It’s sizzling out there! Order our hand-selected steaks from the Library Butcher Shop and make it a BBQ to remember. 👉 order.toasttab.com/online/libraryrestaurant

The Original Wells Maine Lobster Shack is Now Boiling Outdoors!As a guest of the Library Restaurant, we’re excited to sh...
07/02/2026

The Original Wells Maine Lobster Shack is Now Boiling Outdoors!

As a guest of the Library Restaurant, we’re excited to share a new Seacoast tradition from our sister restaurant, The Fisherman's Catch Restaurant in Wells Harbor.

This summer, The Catch debuts its traditional Maine Lobster Boil — a unique two‑hour, four‑course coastal feast set against the stunning Rachel Carson Wildlife Reserve.

Bring your favorite people and settle in for the freshest Maine seafood, a messy, social gathering; beautiful marsh views; co****le; firepits; and live music on select nights. It’s dining outdoors exactly the way it should be with everything that makes a Maine summer unforgettable.

Two-Hour Four-Course Lobster Boil Feast:
• Grilled Shrimp Skewers
• Cup of New England Clam Chowder
• Fresh Maine lobster, PEI mussels, steamers, corn, seafood boil
• Blueberry Pie

Perfect for family gatherings, birthdays, vacation memories, and authentic Maine summer experiences.

Reservations are required:
https://toast.app/r/fishermanscatch/experiences/traditional-maine-lobster-boils

Address

401 State St
Portsmouth, NH
03801

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 9pm
Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 4pm - 9pm
Friday 4pm - 10pm
Saturday 4pm - 10pm
Sunday 4pm - 9pm

Telephone

+16034315202

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