I liked it, good food and atmosphere - just thought it was a little pricey. Most places in the area are also, however.

For a place to have a fantastic drink, good food, a place to just hang for awhile, and absorb some great entertainment, don't miss it. Regardless of age, you never feel out of place, and can be gradually absorbed by a great crowd.

This is a great pub with great local music, food and beer. Its hipster atmosphere is quirky and fun and the hot appetizers and cold beers can't be beat!

It's the Cheers of Portsmouth. It's been here forever and yet it remains unpretentious. The bar is always hopping and you usually meet a familiar face on the premises. The vibe is laid back and has a wide mix of ages, from college kids to local matriarchs. The food is standard pub fare done well. The beer menu is huge... More

Not that impressed but it gets very crowded so maybe it's gets better other nights and it isn't cheap!!

Good food, great music and a nice atmosphere. I do wish they had few more beer choices and our server seemed harried. But overall I liked the press room and we will definitely be back.

My husband and I went to the press room for a night of Salsa dancing,however we ended up standing on the stairs leading up to the venue in line for about 40 minutes while being battered around by people going up and down the stairs. After the 40 minute wait and not moving up more than two stairs we found... More

They have great music, something always going on. Food is good, bar food. new chef is changing things up a bit. New item - Crab Rangoon. Biggest I have ever seen. it was great. Beat night is fun upstairs (the 60's live) Irish session every Friday, I like to sing along 4-9pm. lots of beer on tap. Not much to... More

We visited Portsmouth and stumbled across the Press Room Bar on a Tuesday Night. What a great find. Tuesday night is Jazz Jam night and we immersed ourselves in the local jazz scene that night and got a chance to meet many of the musicians and their families and friends as well as the owner. Great music, friendship, food and... More