Portsmouth Book & Bar

Bars, Taverns & Cocktail Lounges

Portsmouth Book & Bar is a unique concept that caters to food-loving bibliophiles. Occupying the historic Custom House in downtown, this old-worldly charming place is part cafe and part book store. It curates a collection of used books that represent myriad genres like academics, arts and social sciences. The adjoining dining room is meticulously hand-furnished and serves coffee, beer as well...

The three of us, John Petrovato, David Lovelace & Jon Strymish, have worked together on various bookstores and cafes for ov...er two decades. We are currently building a unique blend of bookstore, cafe and wine/beer bar for downtown Portsmouth. Collectively we have over 75 years of owning bookstores and cafes in New England. Our other locations offer highly selective used and discount titles...