The Press Room Concerts 2025

We are in the restaurant downstairs while there was a live music performance upstairs. The soundproofing is very impressive as we barely heard it while eating. The food was fine with fair prices.

Intimate music, gets crowded, always fun! Looks like complete make over with original vibe! We went to see a local band, Kings Highway from Hampton area. Great sound and light system. Although it was packed, service was great! Food was also delicious! Go and have some fun!!!!

The Press Room is the perfect place to be for a nightcap in Portsmouth. Serving the community for 5 decades, it is an institution, and a favorite with locals. The nightly live performances on the second floor are superb; the eclectic mix of bands and performers make this a great place to gather for a night on the town. The place has gone through extensive renovations in the recent past and has great acoustics. Set up in an old world brick structure, the atmosphere is very cozy and offers a very warm and inviting vibe. The service is outstanding; one of the Managers, Joe, in particular is very affable and brings great passion and energy in running the place. You do need to buy tickets in advance for the shows, and given the small venue size, most times they are sold out, especially with bands that have a local following. They have an interesting selection of cocktails, worthy of note are the Espresso Martini and Bananas and Blow.

The staff was super friendly and the music was great. From the moment I walked in I felt like I was home. Everyone was inviting and kind. The food looked great so i asked what time they served until and instead of hearing "I don't know" from the (clearly) new hire she said "hold on a second I'll find out". The bartenders smiled at everyone, handled the crowd, and totally hooked it up. Can't wait to come back! Super big thanks from RI.

Went there for the music but had dinner too, typical bar food menu BUT way better quality than most! Fresh ingredients cooked to perfection. Impressive draft beer list with local NH & Maine beers. The stage set up is awesome!