The Best Bartenders in New Hampshire, According to You

There’s just something about finding your spot.

Not just a bar… but a place where you walk in and someone behind the counter gives you that little nod like, “Hey… I got you.”

We all want that place that feels like home. And honestly? A lot of that comes down to the bartender.

• The ones with the gift of gab.
• The ones who somehow remember your drink… even if you’ve only been there twice.
• The ones who can pour a perfect beer, mix up a legit cocktail (or mocktail), and still keep the whole bar smiling when it’s three-deep.

Those people? They’re not just bartenders. They’re the reason you go back. I mentioned Ellen at Christopher's Third Street Grill in a recent article, and it got me thinking.

READ MORE: The Night I Accidentally Found My Spot in Dover, NH

So we threw it out on Facebook — who are the best bartenders in New Hampshire?

And yeah… you showed up.

Here are some of the best bartenders in New Hampshire recommended by locals:

Kevin at Cannonball Pub (Cannon Mountain) — “best espresso martini”
Jonathan with The Bearded Barkeep
Jessica at Clippers (Portsmouth)
Denise at American Legion Post 11 (Jaffrey) — “heart and soul of the community”
Melissa & Timothy at Stonecutters Pub (Milford)
Meghan at Tower Hill / The Big House (Weirs Beach)
Felicia at The Shanty (Rollinsford) — “fast, funny, awesome drinks”
Wendy at Backyard Brewery & Kitchen — “best mocktails”
Cam & crew at Wing-Itz (Hampton)
Katelyn & Madisyn (Thompson Tavern days)
Maria at Salona’s (Manchester) — “feels like family”
Andy at Amigos (Milford)
Eleny at Copper Door (Bedford)
Milissa at Salt Hill Pub (Newport)
Alyssa at Wakefield Inn (and Speakeasy)
Amy at Alan’s Pub (Boscawen)
Tim at Moderno (Concord)
Bethany at Tall Timber Lodge / Rainbow Grille
Jess at Applebee’s (Tilton)
Rick at Derryfield (Manchester)
Lisa at The Bob House (Moultonborough)
Kristin at Deb’s Landing (Tamworth)
Taylor at The Windham Restaurant
Chris at Scenic Lounge (Rochester)
Amanda at Chop Shop (Seabrook)
Alicia at High Octane Saloon (Laconia)
Heather at 2 Doors Down (Somersworth)
Krystina & Michele at Black Bear Tavern (Colebrook)
Amie at The Windham Restaurant
The crew at Cork N’ Keg (Raymond)
Victor at Village Local Kitchen (Bristol)
Justine (Hampton Beach & Dover)
Sarah & Laura at Tooky Mills Pub
Cortney (Manchester)
Jessica at Granite Tapas & Cocktail Lounge
Christine at T-Bones (Bedford)
Katie & Richard at Cambria (North Conway)
Danielle at Abenaki Trail Restaurant & Pub
Amber & Colie at Eastside Tavern
Toni at The Brook
Sarah at Clemento’s (Rochester)
Richard at Goodfellas (Rochester)
Shay (travel bartender)
Jillian at Porters Pub (Rochester)
Tony & Kathy at TK’s Cigar Bar (Ossipee)
Maggie at Rochester Casino
John and Kristina at Abenaki Trail North Conway
Gena at the American Legion in Seabrook Post 70
Sheldon at Tuckaway Tavern in Raymond
Kierra at Chili's in Dover
Tyler Green at Crown Tavern
Jess at Applebee's in Tilton

…and honestly, we could keep going.

(BTW shoutout to Seth, who said “me… but I retired in 1994.” Respect. 😂)

The common theme in all of these?

• They remember you
• They make you laugh
• They make a great drink
• And somehow… they make the place feel like yours

That’s the magic.

So next time you’re out, look for these names... or better yet, drop into a spot someone recommended here.

Because a great bartender doesn’t just pour drinks… They turn a random night into your place. 🍻