Liars Bench Beer Co — Restaurant in Portsmouth

Liars Bench Beer Company in Portsmouth, NH for a flight & a full pour on a Tuesday early afternoon. Love me some Liars Bench, been here a few times before this trip, but not for a hot minute. Definitely a staple of the Portsmouth brewery scene for awhile, they stand out with pretty accessible styles ranging from your traditional fare, hazy beers & some different styles you don't see a lot. A couple of their more known beers & one's I've enjoyed in the past are YOUNG UPSTART American IPA & LOVE DUCK Pale Ale, both excellent additions to those alike styles. I've always enjoyed my time here, but this is the first time I got to go alone, sit inside & really enjoy the beer. I had previously had a good amount on the menu, but was able to find five different beers I hadn't tried. 💪🍻

I'll go over the five beers I had this trip. The first of the flight was PUPPY PAGEANT Blonde Ale which was a good above average blonde, (no offense meant) followed by my second taster the PURPLE GRAIN Fruited Sour which was just okay IMO. The third of the flight was the SOFT & LOVELY Wheat which I really enjoyed & I'm still not a huge fan of wheats or witbier yet, but this was excellent. Then the last was LITTLE SISTER which was a good hazy New England IPA. I finished off my trip with a full can pour of the GOLDEN KNOME Bock which was delicious & was the favorite of this trip. 🍻🍺

It's a small taproom, but they have bar seating & tables. The patio is definitely where it's at though & where I would usually be forced to sit when I came with friends previously. (Sounds horribly dirty) The hot dog, which I rarely get, but seem to be the go to brewery snack on the seacoast, was really good & better than the usual mystery meat fare served elsewhere. The beertender Matt was super cool & talked beer with me for a few which is always fun & appreciated. Also was nice enough to take a good pic of me, which was nice since I usually look like my picture was taken by a war photographer. Great spot, definitely go, good beer, fun people & theres a lot in the area as well. 🍻🍻🔥☘

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We couldn’t be happier with our decision to host our wedding welcome drinks at Liar’s Bench Beer Co.—it was the perfect way to kick off our wedding weekend! From the moment we first contacted them, Matt at Liar’s Bench was so welcoming, professional, and helpful. He made planning the event a breeze and was super accommodating to the layout we thought would be best, what food (and how much) to serve, and the music we wanted throughout the event.

The brewery was the perfect size for our 70 guests. It didn’t feel cramped, and everyone had plenty of space to move about. The atmosphere was laid-back and fun, and it really set the tone for the rest of our wedding weekend. The beer is awesome, and they also have wine and on-tap cocktails, which our guests really appreciated. They also have great non-alcoholic options, too. The food was also really good - many guests were commenting on that throughout the night.

Matt and the staff at Liar’s Bench went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. They were friendly and professional throughout the entire evening, making sure our guests had everything they needed.

We received so many compliments from our guests on the venue choice and how enjoyable the welcome drinks were. It was the perfect way to gather everyone before the big day, and the vibe was exactly what we were hoping for—fun, relaxed, and full of great memories.

If you’re looking for a fun and memorable place to host your welcome drinks or any pre-wedding event - or any event in general! - we highly recommend Liar’s Bench. The team, the atmosphere, and the drinks/food made our event even more special, and we couldn’t have asked for a better start to our wedding celebrations.

Thank you, Liar’s Bench, for making our welcome event so...

I’m Severely allergic and also terrified of dogs, and there are lots of dogs on the patio, which is objectively fine. When we asked, the waiter mentioned that service dogs were allowed on the patio. Basically he tried to say that people’s pets were all “service dogs” because that’s what they had as a permit per the health inspector. These clearly weren’t service dogs because many were barking and jumping and there was a literal trash can full of dog waste outside the patio. Great if you love dogs but not everyone loves them, also kinda sketchy with the health codes. Edit: the response below implies that we were rude to the waitstaff which is not accurate, they politely asked that we abide by the policy and we immediately did so. We also said thank you and left a tip because that’s the right thing to do and of course they don’t make the rules, they were communicating them. I believe it's worth noting that dogs cause more injuries to people each year than any other pet as well as zoonotic diseases such as giardia. This statistic highlights a common bias towards certain animals, often based more on cultural perceptions than on factual safety. I hope that this business will re-think what “community” means to them. Where is the line drawn? are cats allowed on the patio? Hamsters? Do you make sure there are no birds on the patio as well? Why are fake service dogs okay? This also brings up the issue of fake service dogs and how much they harm folks with disabilities and those who actually need service dogs. I respect dogs and don’t think you should bar them from your facility, but the policy seems unfair...