Scott's Guide to Manchester
Food Scene
A&E Coffee & Tea
1000 Elm StGreat coffee spot, really unique specials every month.
Great spot for a light breakfast. They have a 2nd North End location with a full menu.
10 locals recommend
Café la Reine
915 Elm StGreat spot for a light breakfast. They have a 2nd North End location with a full menu.
American-fusion dishes surrounded by murals of Tuscany. A short walk from our end of Elm Street!
North End Bistro
1361 Elm StAmerican-fusion dishes surrounded by murals of Tuscany. A short walk from our end of Elm Street!
Red Arrow Diner
61 Lowell StClassic diner. Famous spot in Manchester.
Hooked Seafood Restaurant
110 Hanover StBest seafood in Manchester.
Ice cream! Also known for their locally famous chicken tenders. (We don't like them, but try them for yourself.)
19 locals recommend
Puritan Backroom Restaurant
245 Hooksett RdIce cream! Also known for their locally famous chicken tenders. (We don't like them, but try them for yourself.)
The Crown Tavern
99 Hanover StClassy spot with great food! Reserve your table in advance.
Hometown Coffee Roasters
Best coffee shop for work! Parking lot is tiny.
Best place to impress your date! Delicious, fancy, and the most expensive restaurant in town. Reservations required.
14 locals recommend
Hanover Street Chophouse
149 Hanover StBest place to impress your date! Delicious, fancy, and the most expensive restaurant in town. Reservations required.
Parks & Nature
Livingston Park
156 Hooksett RdGreat park with a pond a one-mile walking loop.
Manchester Cedar Swamp (TNC)
Country Side BoulevardAn easy forest walk through rare Atlantic white cedar swamps.
Drinks & Nightlife
Brewery right around the corner... They should open September/October of 2018.
6 locals recommend
To Share Brewing Company
720 Union StBrewery right around the corner... They should open September/October of 2018.
Secret speakeasy, 2nd floor. Look up the password online. Sadly, they will be closed from May 5, 2023 until July 2023 for renovations.
815 Elm St
815 Elm StreetSecret speakeasy, 2nd floor. Look up the password online. Sadly, they will be closed from May 5, 2023 until July 2023 for renovations.
One of our favorite bars in Manchester! It's tiny; arrive at 5pm or it's standing room only.
Industry East
One of our favorite bars in Manchester! It's tiny; arrive at 5pm or it's standing room only.
Eclectic, laid-back bar with a large selection of local beers, and live music almost every night!
16 locals recommend
Strange Brew Tavern
88 Market StEclectic, laid-back bar with a large selection of local beers, and live music almost every night!
Arts & Culture
Currier Museum of Art
150 Ash StPalace Theatre
80 Hanover StreetLearn about the history of Manchester in this fun, interactive museum!
9 locals recommend
Manchester Historic Association Millyard Museum
200 Bedford StLearn about the history of Manchester in this fun, interactive museum!
Great tour of 2 local homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Book early, they fill up quickly!
9 locals recommend
Zimmerman House
150 Ash StGreat tour of 2 local homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Book early, they fill up quickly!
Entertainment & Activities
Boards & Brews
941 Elm StBoard games and beers!
Northeast Delta Dental Stadium
1 Line DrManchester's own MiLB team, the Fisher Cats!
SNHU Arena
555 Elm StGreat place to catch a variety of events year-round.
SEE Science Center
200 Bedford StGreat spot for kids!
RelAxe Throwing
157 Gay StGreat for an evening with friends! Knowledgable instructors, BYOB & food.
Muse Paintbar - Manchester
42 Hanover StA fun way to spend an evening! Weekend classes are great for families.