Regular Menu

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Our Famous Mussels

Order as a meal for yourself or to share with friends as an appetizer.

A heaping bowl  of fresh whole  mussels steamed  in our Blonde Ale broth with your choice of seasoning and served with toasted baguette for dipping.        10.95

ALEHOUSE STYLE: with roma tomatoes, garlic, oregano and butter.

SPICY CURRY STYLE: with curry, coconut milk, lemongrass and a touch of spicy chili sauce.

Goes great with fries!

Weekly Specials

Monday
GREEN CHILE STEW
Tender pork and posole stewed with a medley of chile peppers, served with pico de gallo relish and sour cream.  12.95

Tuesday
BISON STEAK
A lean, tender, cut of grass-fed bison chargrilled and brushed with a chipotle glaze, served with bourbon garlic mushrooms and our potato of the day.  28.95

Wednesday
SHAKER CHICKEN POT PIE
Tender chunks of chicken and vegetables simmered with herbs and cream, topped with a flaky pastry crust.  12.95

Thursday
BRAISED LAMB SHANK
Clove and coriander spiced lamb shank braised until tender, with olives, lemons, roasted zucchini and couscous.  16.95

Friday
SEAFOOD STEW
A taste of the Seacoast:  fresh shrimp, scallops, mussels and half a Maine lobster tail, served in an aromatic tarragon broth.  24.95 

Saturday
HERB-GRILLED SALMON WITH LOBSTER BISQUE
Seasoned fillet of Atlantic Salmon grilled and served with sautéed new potatoes, leeks and          asparagus in a lobster bisque.  18.95

Sunday
BEER-BRAISED BRISKET OF BEEF 
Brisket slowly simmered in Smuttynose Old Brown Dog Ale and fresh herbs, served with potato-parsnip strudel and braised spinach.        14.95

Desserts

SEASONAL FRUIT CRISP
Our Chef’s choice  of fresh, seasonal fruit baked with a cinnamon-oat streusel topping served warm.

WARM STOUT CAKE
A rich, chocolate cake made with our Stout served with a vanilla bean sauce.  

PIE OF THE DAY
There’s nothing like a great piece of pie! Ask your server for a description of today’s homemade slice of heaven.

STOUT FLOAT
A scoop of vanilla gelato and chocolate syrup topped with our stout.

all desserts  5.95
a la mode, add 1.95

Appetizers

BLACK BEAN DIP
Served piping hot with jack cheese, salsa & tortilla chips.  6.95


BEER BATTERED FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS
Fresh hand-cut chicken dunked in our beer batter, served in the following styles:  7.95

• BBQ Style:  Tossed in our smokey bacon BBQ sauce made with our Old Brown Dog Ale.

• Hot Ale Mustard:  Plain tenders with a side of our homemade honey, dijon mustard & Old Brown Dog Ale sauce.

• Buffalo Style:  Tossed in our homemade buffalo sauce seasoned with cayenne pepper, butter & spices, served with the Brewery’s blue cheese dressing.

• Volcano Style:  Tossed in our smokin’ 5-alarm BBQ sauce. For serious heat-seeking, no-turning/no-sending-it back freaks. 


HUMMUS & BABA GANOOSH
A delicious homemade middle eastern specialty made with roasted eggplant, chickpeas & sesame tahini, served with flatbread & chilled grilled vegetables.  7.95


PLOUGHMAN’S PLATE
A sampling of artisanal cured meat and local cheese served with mustard, pickles and a pretzel roll.  6.95


CRISPY FRIED CALAMARI
Beer-battered calamari fried and tossed with fresh parsley, chili flakes and asiago cheese, served with homemade marinara and fresh lemon.  7.95


NACHOS
Crispy tortilla chips baked with jalapeños, scallions, black olives and jack cheese served with our salsa and sour cream.  7.95
with chili or chicken, add 3.50


FLATBREAD OF THE DAY
Our grilled malt sourdough crust with a daily selection of seasonal, local and organic toppings.  Priced daily

Soups & Salads

BREWERY SUMMER SALAD
Local farm greens tossed with our lemon-tarragon vinaigrette with red onion, blackberries and jicama.   7.95


CLASSIC CAESAR
Chopped romaine lettuce with herb croutons, shredded parmesan and homemade caesar dressing.  7.95

Top either of the above salads with:

Grilled or blackened chicken, add 3.50

Grilled tempeh, add 3.25


CHOWDER OF THE DAY
cup  3.75      bowl  5.50


OUR HOMEMADE CHILI
Ground beef and chorizo sausage, tomatoes, spices, onions, peppers, beans and ale.
cup  3.95      bowl  5.75


SOUP OF THE DAY
cup  3.25      bowl  4.25


SOUP, SALAD & BREAD
Your choice of salad with our soup of the day and homemade pretzel roll. 7.95


CHILI OR CHOWDER, SALAD & BREAD
Your choice of salad with chili or chowder and homemade pretzel roll.  8.95

Side orders

• featured side of the day  2.95
• side salad:  your choice of our Brewery Summer Salad or Caesar Salad  3.95
• black beans and rice  2.50
• tortilla chips and salsa  3.75
• french fries  2.95
• potato of the day  2.50    
• vegetable of the day  2.50

Burgers & Sandwiches
Served with your choice of our featured side of the day, chips & salsa or fries. 


GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN WRAP
A whole wheat wrap stuffed with juicy grilled chicken, marinated eggplant, lettuce, cucumber and sesame tahini.  8.95


PULLED PORK SANDWICH
Our most popular sandwich: tender barbeque pork, seasoned, smoked and pulled in-house, served on a bulkie roll.  8.95


CHARGRILLED HALF POUND BURGER
Portsmouth’s best! A half-pound of certified humanely-raised Angus beef served on a bulkie roll.  8.95  

With cheddar, swiss, provolone, sautéed mushrooms or sautéed onions, add .75 each. With bacon, add 1.25


MISO TEMPEH WRAP
Garlic and soy braised tempeh in a whole wheat wrap with fresh carrots, lettuce, bell peppers and miso spread.    7.95


FRIED HADDOCK SANDWICH
A fresh haddock fillet, beer battered and fried, served on a bulkie roll with your choice of tartar sauce or chipotle mayonnaise.    9.95


HOUSE PASTRAMI SANDWICH ON RYE
Twelve ounces of beef brisket rubbed with molasses and spices, slow-smoked until fork-tender, piled high on marble rye with mustard and swiss cheese.  12.95

BREWERY VEGGIE BURGER
Our delicious homemade meatless alternative lovingly made with a blend of tofu, toasted oats, roasted fresh vegetables and spices.    7.95  

With cheddar cheese, swiss, provolone, sautéed mushrooms or sautéed onions, add .75 each.

BRATWURST BURGER
A grilled patty of our housemade bratwurst served on a homemade pretzel roll with sweet mustard.  8.95



Entrees

STOUT-GLAZED FLAT IRON STEAK
An eight-ounce cut of tender beef, marinated and grilled, served with crispy onions and garlic cream.    15.95

FRESH CATCH OF THE DAY
Today’s presentation of our Chef’s choice of the freshest seafood available.    market price


HERB-ROASTED CHICKEN AND GRAVY
A half chicken, marinated in rosemary and garlic then roasted crisp and served with pan gravy.  15.95


SMOKED TOFU WITH RICE NOODLES
Stir-fried noodles seasoned with fresh ginger and cilantro, served with crispy fresh vegetables and our hoisin-marinated smoked tofu.    12.95


FRESH ZITI WITH VERMONT WHITE CHEDDAR
Fresh nutmeg ziti tossed with caramelized onions, forest mushrooms, and cream.    13.95


FISH & CHIPS
Fresh haddock fillets, beer battered and fried, served with french fries and your choice of  tartar sauce or chipotle mayonnaise.    16.95

The Portsmouth Brewery • 56 Market Street • Portsmouth NH 03801
603-431-1115

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