Town on the lake with good nightlife.

rpdoug · 07-07-2019, 02:58 PM

Hi. I am traveling to the lake area with a group of guys in late September and I am looking for some advice having never been to LW. We are hoping to fish and/or play golf during the day. Hoping to find an area that has some restaurants/bars for something to do at night. Any suggestions for towns that might be fun? Thanks!

WinnisquamZ · 07-07-2019, 03:15 PM

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joey2665 · 07-07-2019, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by rpdoug

Hi. I am traveling to the lake area with a group of guys in late September and I am looking for some advice having never been to LW. We are hoping to fish and/or play golf during the day. Hoping to find an area that has some restaurants/bars for something to do at night. Any suggestions for towns that might be fun? Thanks!

Gilford, Laconia and Meredith all having fishing, golf not to far away and plenty of bars/restaurants.

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The Real BigGuy · 07-07-2019, 03:18 PM

From my experience, it’s not really a “night life” area but, I’m in the Tuftonboro/Wolfeboro area. It will probably help others if you let us know town you are staying in.

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FlyingScot · 07-07-2019, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by The Real BigGuy

From my experience, it’s not really a “night life” area but, I’m in the Tuftonboro/Wolfeboro area. It will probably help others if you let us know town you are staying in.

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Hey, RBG--Whaddya mean not a night life area? Bailey's Bubble is open till 10!

The Real BigGuy · 07-07-2019, 06:51 PM

Oh crap, I forgot about that🤪

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TheProfessor · 07-07-2019, 07:52 PM

I think that we need a definition of night life!

tbonies · 07-07-2019, 07:56 PM

Try Laconia. They have nice restaurants like Burrito Me and Fun Spot rocks pretty late.

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ApS · 07-08-2019, 04:00 AM

Think the OP might be looking in the wrong place?

Woodsy · 07-08-2019, 08:46 AM

Weirs Beach is the Nightlife spot!

You have the makings for an AWESOME Pub crawl...

Looney Bin - Best wings around! Great Beer selection!
Broken Spoke - overall great place!
The Crazy Gringo for your pre-game!
Tower Hill Tavern - Downstairs is a tavern, upatairs usually a band
The Big House - DJ house music usually, sometimes band on outdoor patio

Woodsy

fatlazyless · 07-08-2019, 09:15 AM

For something a little different, two of the six Meredith tennis courts have about six tall towers with bright lights for playing tennis in the dark, at night, and even at midnight.

It is located in the large Meredith soccer-baseball-tennis area, away from any homes, so no nearby homes to bother with the tower lights. Turning them on happens by turning a 60-minute timer dial ...... and bingo..... it's night tennis time on the first two courts.

Is available to any tennis players, free to use, and expect a police car to slowly roll thru the parking area as it makes its regular town tour .....
..............

Thursday night: Meredith pickleball ..... 6-8-pm .... three indoor courts at the Meredith Community Center .... two dollars/person ..... play indoors where there's no black flies or mosquitoes ...... just pickleball ringers!

hd333 · 07-08-2019, 09:30 AM

Meredith.

Golf at Waukewan.

Head towards Weirs/Laconia to hit some of the bars mentioned above. Looney Bin is a must for wings.

Land back in Meredith and you have a few options for beers with no driving needed depending on how late it is, Town Docks, Frog Rock.

Breakfast at George’s.

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Phantom · 07-08-2019, 01:26 PM

rpdoug -- Again, age of your group is a consideration !

If you are a group of 20+ year old's … sorry to say, there are no true "Night Clubs" ….. the area cater's primarily to Family tourism.

With that said, If you are simply looking for "activity" and a few cold beers -- the above mentioned area's will "quench" that need

Don't miss the opportunity to jump onboard the "Dive" as well should it be in port at weirs Beach.

Lakemamma · 07-08-2019, 02:04 PM

Yes what are the ages?

But if your looking for Fishing that would be the whole lake as for Golfing Pheasant Ridge in Gilford is good and also Tavern 27 (not sure of the golf club name there) but you can golf then have a cold drink there after.

As for nightlife Meredith doesn't have to much of a nightlife we did get a new Brewery. Laconia or Weirs Beach would definitely be your bet for that. Right next to Tower Hill same owners there is a bar/club, You have Patrick's Pub in Gilford they always have entertainment, Fratellos in Laconia has Entertainment upstairs, there is the

Phantom · 07-08-2019, 02:26 PM

.............. and a MUST for any "Guy" young or old is to grab a cocktail at he NASWA beach bar on a Sat or Sun afternoon !!

Biggd · 07-08-2019, 03:31 PM

Not too many places open after 11pm, and many shut down at 10pm.

fatlazyless · 07-08-2019, 03:44 PM

For $1.19 the Meredith Mobil has cold 1-pint plastic bottles of Borden's strawberry or chocolate milk that taste about a hundred times better than any beer ever brewed.

Lose the beer ...... and drink chocolate or strawberry milk! ...

.... and if you get stopped by the police for a burnt out head light or license plate bulb or a worn out windshield wiper blade or something ..... you won't smell like a beer.

Officer to you: ...... 'you smell like strawberry milk' ..... 'how many strawberry milks have you had tonight' ..... (not too likely to happen here in the lakes region ..... get the message!)

Meredith_Resident · 07-10-2019, 11:54 PM

Meredith! Plenty of bars within walking distance of the docks, fishing is decent in the bay (Pemi Lake is a shirt drive with excellent fishing), Ridgewood CC not a far drive...

Barney Bear · 07-11-2019, 03:33 PM

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07-07-2019, 02:58 PM	#1
rpdoug Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Town on the lake with good nightlife. Hi. I am traveling to the lake area with a group of guys in late September and I am looking for some advice having never been to LW. We are hoping to fish and/or play golf during the day. Hoping to find an area that has some restaurants/bars for something to do at night. Any suggestions for towns that might be fun? Thanks!

07-08-2019, 04:00 AM	#9
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 6,034 Thanks: 2,280 Thanked 787 Times in 563 Posts	All the Wrong Places? Think the OP might be looking in the wrong place? __________________ Is it "Common Sense" isn't.

07-08-2019, 08:46 AM	#10
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,968 Thanks: 80 Thanked 980 Times in 440 Posts	Weirs Beach is the Nightlife spot! You have the makings for an AWESOME Pub crawl... Looney Bin - Best wings around! Great Beer selection! Broken Spoke - overall great place! The Crazy Gringo for your pre-game! Tower Hill Tavern - Downstairs is a tavern, upatairs usually a band The Big House - DJ house music usually, sometimes band on outdoor patio Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

07-08-2019, 09:15 AM	#11
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,923 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 306 Thanked 1,056 Times in 769 Posts	.... Meredith night tennis under the lights For something a little different, two of the six Meredith tennis courts have about six tall towers with bright lights for playing tennis in the dark, at night, and even at midnight. It is located in the large Meredith soccer-baseball-tennis area, away from any homes, so no nearby homes to bother with the tower lights. Turning them on happens by turning a 60-minute timer dial ...... and bingo..... it's night tennis time on the first two courts. Is available to any tennis players, free to use, and expect a police car to slowly roll thru the parking area as it makes its regular town tour ..... .............. Thursday night: Meredith pickleball ..... 6-8-pm .... three indoor courts at the Meredith Community Center .... two dollars/person ..... play indoors where there's no black flies or mosquitoes ...... just pickleball ringers! __________________ .... Banned for life from local thrift store! Last edited by fatlazyless; 07-08-2019 at 09:49 AM.

07-08-2019, 01:26 PM	#13
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	rpdoug -- Again, age of your group is a consideration ! If you are a group of 20+ year old's … sorry to say, there are no true "Night Clubs" ….. the area cater's primarily to Family tourism. With that said, If you are simply looking for "activity" and a few cold beers -- the above mentioned area's will "quench" that need Don't miss the opportunity to jump onboard the "Dive" as well should it be in port at weirs Beach. __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

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07-07-2019, 03:18 PM	#4
The Real BigGuy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,310 Thanks: 125 Thanked 473 Times in 288 Posts	From my experience, it’s not really a “night life” area but, I’m in the Tuftonboro/Wolfeboro area. It will probably help others if you let us know town you are staying in. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

07-07-2019, 06:51 PM	#6
The Real BigGuy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,310 Thanks: 125 Thanked 473 Times in 288 Posts	Oh crap, I forgot about that🤪 Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

07-07-2019, 07:52 PM	#7
TheProfessor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,145 Thanks: 17 Thanked 350 Times in 211 Posts	I think that we need a definition of night life!

07-07-2019, 07:56 PM	#8
tbonies Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Anchorage, Al Posts: 146 Thanks: 57 Thanked 69 Times in 34 Posts	Try Laconia. They have nice restaurants like Burrito Me and Fun Spot rocks pretty late. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

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07-08-2019, 09:30 AM	#12
hd333 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 145 Thanks: 16 Thanked 48 Times in 29 Posts	Meredith. Golf at Waukewan. Head towards Weirs/Laconia to hit some of the bars mentioned above. Looney Bin is a must for wings. Land back in Meredith and you have a few options for beers with no driving needed depending on how late it is, Town Docks, Frog Rock. Breakfast at George’s. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-08-2019, 02:04 PM	#14
Lakemamma Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Meredith/Florida Posts: 148 Thanks: 156 Thanked 27 Times in 22 Posts	Yes what are the ages? But if your looking for Fishing that would be the whole lake as for Golfing Pheasant Ridge in Gilford is good and also Tavern 27 (not sure of the golf club name there) but you can golf then have a cold drink there after. As for nightlife Meredith doesn't have to much of a nightlife we did get a new Brewery. Laconia or Weirs Beach would definitely be your bet for that. Right next to Tower Hill same owners there is a bar/club, You have Patrick's Pub in Gilford they always have entertainment, Fratellos in Laconia has Entertainment upstairs, there is the

07-08-2019, 02:26 PM	#15
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	.............. and a MUST for any "Guy" young or old is to grab a cocktail at he NASWA beach bar on a Sat or Sun afternoon !! __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

07-08-2019, 03:31 PM	#16
Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 4,263 Thanks: 2,310 Thanked 1,230 Times in 788 Posts	Not too many places open after 11pm, and many shut down at 10pm.

07-08-2019, 03:44 PM	#17
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,923 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 306 Thanked 1,056 Times in 769 Posts	For $1.19 the Meredith Mobil has cold 1-pint plastic bottles of Borden's strawberry or chocolate milk that taste about a hundred times better than any beer ever brewed. Lose the beer ...... and drink chocolate or strawberry milk! ... .... and if you get stopped by the police for a burnt out head light or license plate bulb or a worn out windshield wiper blade or something ..... you won't smell like a beer. Officer to you: ...... 'you smell like strawberry milk' ..... 'how many strawberry milks have you had tonight' ..... (not too likely to happen here in the lakes region ..... get the message!) __________________ .... Banned for life from local thrift store!

07-10-2019, 11:54 PM	#18
Meredith_Resident Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Meredith, NH Posts: 67 Thanks: 12 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Meredith! Plenty of bars within walking distance of the docks, fishing is decent in the bay (Pemi Lake is a shirt drive with excellent fishing), Ridgewood CC not a far drive... __________________ In riding horses, we borrow freedom.

07-11-2019, 03:33 PM	#19
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 962 Thanks: 498 Thanked 274 Times in 175 Posts	Golfing How "fore"? 🐻