Whiskey Tavern

WinnisquamZ · 09-14-2023, 10:07 AM

Yesterday afternoon the wife and I stopped in for a late afternoon before dinner drink. As others have noted it’s loud. Whiskey by name only. I can name a few local bars that have a better selection then this place. Now the “hot” button. $14 for a pour of Jack! A bottle is $27 at the NH liquor store. Same pour at the Looney Bin is $8. Tower Hill and Patricks is $9. At O’s and Frog Rock it’s $12. It’s a hard pass until I hear different

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chachee52 · 09-14-2023, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by WinnisquamZ

Yesterday afternoon the wife and I stopped in for a late afternoon before dinner drink. As others have noted it’s loud. Whiskey by name only. I can name a few local bars that have a better selection then this place. Now the “hot” button. $14 for a pour of Jack! A bottle is $27 at the NH liquor store. Same pour at the Looney Bin is $8. Tower Hill and Patricks is $9. At O’s and Frog Rock it’s $12. It’s a hard pass until I hear different

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So the WHISKEY Tavern doesn't have a WHISKEY menu?
Even the Whiskey Room in Burlington VT has a 3 ring binder of ALL their whiskeys, which is well over 100 different bottles.
If Jack is $14 (I typically don't order it out because I always have some at home) than I wonder what something like Woodford is going to be?

JayR · 09-15-2023, 04:12 PM

Guess I won't be going there for a Whistle Pig on the rock. I'll try it myself in a few weeks, but based on all these posts, Whisky's appears to be a good spot to get a ... nice cold beer, eh?

WinnisquamZ · 09-15-2023, 05:17 PM

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Guess I won't be going there for a Whistle Pig on the rock. I'll try it myself in a few weeks, but based on all these posts, Whisky's appears to be a good spot to get a ... nice cold beer, eh?

Didn’t see the WPig.

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ishoot308 · 10-09-2023, 03:28 PM

Finally got a chance to tryout the Tavern… food and service was great and we will definitely be back! Below is a few pics of the food as well as the whiskey menu everyone seems interested in….

Dan

Scott · 10-10-2023, 09:08 PM

Kind of incomprehensible that a restaurant would launch in 2023 and have -zero- internet presence. Not even a facebook page?

upthesaukee · 10-10-2023, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott

Kind of incomprehensible that a restaurant would launch in 2023 and have -zero- internet presence. Not even a facebook page?

https://www.facebook.com/WhiskeyTavernLLC/

Reviews back to August. Grand opening was August 18th. They haven't been open that long. Maybe you just missed the opening and FB page info.

Dave

Major · 10-11-2023, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

Finally got a chance to tryout the Tavern… food and service was great and we will definitely be back! Below is a few pics of the food as well as the whiskey menu everyone seems interested in….

Dan

Geez, the food looks great to me. I have to try it out!

Mr. V · 10-11-2023, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Major

Geez, the food looks great to me. I have to try it out!

In all candor, it looks more like tavern food than restaurant food.

KPW · 10-12-2023, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. V

In all candor, it looks more like tavern food than restaurant food.

Hence the name. Whiskey Tavern.

Mr. V · 10-12-2023, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by KPW

Hence the name. Whiskey Tavern.

Yes, I know: my point was that they advertise "Waterfront dining." which seems to imply "fine dining."

Regardless, it is a bold venture and wish the owner success.

While I see no online menu or website, I did find an interesting video, presuambly commissioned by the owner.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7KdYyST7zI

Major · 10-13-2023, 10:51 AM

Some of us do not have a refined pallet or are as highly cultured as others on this Forum. We all know who those people are.

codeman671 · 10-13-2023, 11:57 AM

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Some of us do not have a refined pallet or are as highly cultured as others on this Forum. We all know who those people are.

I resemble that remark!

We went last night. The bar was full but plenty of tables available. The live music was very good. It was put together well, it is clear that they spent a LOT of money on the fit up. The bathrooms were not well thought out, they have 2 unisex one seater bathrooms for a place that holds a lot of people. Needless to say the floor was pretty sticky! They do have a lower level bar that is closed during the off season, and are working on having a roof top deck for next year. We were seated at a high top in the middle, and the lights were so bright on us we felt like we were being interrogated. After moving to a different spot all was good.

We only had apps and drinks. We shared buffalo tenders, the meatball parm app and beer battered onion rings. The tenders looked a bit dried out and the portion was a bit small, but they tasted good. Another party near us got them as well prior to us, their order looked much better in both size and consistency. The meatballs and onion rings were good. The other meals I saw coming out looked great.

The speed and service was excellent.

Certainly going back. Getting bored with Patricks, Ellacoya has been too busy, and Cactus Jacks quality and service has slid recently. Shooters has been our other go to lately for a quick bite. It will be good to have a new spot to frequent as we tend to eat out way too much

thinkxingu · 10-13-2023, 02:28 PM

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Some of us do not have a refined pallet or are as highly cultured as others on this Forum. We all know who those people are.

Preach!

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ishoot308 · 10-11-2023, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Major

Geez, the food looks great to me. I have to try it out!

Well worth a visit Major!

Dan

Winnigirl83 · 10-20-2023, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

Finally got a chance to tryout the Tavern… food and service was great and we will definitely be back! Below is a few pics of the food as well as the whiskey menu everyone seems interested in….

Dan

Sorry for the late response. Out of curiosity, what did you order (I see the pictures, but wonder about drinks) and how much was the bill? Keep getting conflicting information. Food pics look yummy. From the looks of that mac and cheese, I would devour that!!!

ishoot308 · 10-21-2023, 04:59 AM

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Sorry for the late response. Out of curiosity, what did you order (I see the pictures, but wonder about drinks) and how much was the bill? Keep getting conflicting information. Food pics look yummy. From the looks of that mac and cheese, I would devour that!!!

I ordered the steak and cheese sub which was fantastic, super tender Philly style, my wife had a chicken sandwich which she said was very good, young friend had the Mac & cheese also excellent, and other friends shared the nachos which they said were great!

We didn’t have any alcoholic drinks other than one beer that a friend ordered as it was a bit early (11:30 AM) and I do not remember what the bill was but it certainly wasn’t out of line….I believe you can find their menu online however…

Dan

gravy boat · 10-22-2023, 08:15 AM

We and four friends went on Friday around 615 pm. Bar was full, most tables were full. Service was attentive but drinks came out staggered - one came out, then several minutes later two more, then several minutes the others. After that first round timing was better. Food came out at the same time and was at temperature.

App was shared - onion rings - they were excellent. I mean, IMHO some of the best in this area.
Our party had bake stuffed haddock, the Hangover burger, bacon cheddar burger, fish and chips and 1/2 rack of ribs. All were pleased. Three of us took home leftovers…ample portions for sure.
We will definitely go again!

We are big fans of early dinners (arriving 4-5 pm) so will try it during the week at that time.

It IS very loud…but it was busy and as people left it was less noisy. And not something we mind so much, although others do. But certainly not enough reason to not give it a try.

09-15-2023, 04:12 PM	#3
JayR Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Westwood, MA and sometimes Gilford, NH Posts: 64 Thanks: 23 Thanked 22 Times in 13 Posts	Guess I won't be going there for a Whistle Pig on the rock. I'll try it myself in a few weeks, but based on all these posts, Whisky's appears to be a good spot to get a ... nice cold beer, eh? __________________ Jay R. (Westwood, MA) "Faithfully losing the ice-out contest since 1975"

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gravy boat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford year round, West Alton summers Posts: 596 Thanks: 601 Thanked 203 Times in 102 Posts	Gave it a try and very good We and four friends went on Friday around 615 pm. Bar was full, most tables were full. Service was attentive but drinks came out staggered - one came out, then several minutes later two more, then several minutes the others. After that first round timing was better. Food came out at the same time and was at temperature. App was shared - onion rings - they were excellent. I mean, IMHO some of the best in this area. Our party had bake stuffed haddock, the Hangover burger, bacon cheddar burger, fish and chips and 1/2 rack of ribs. All were pleased. Three of us took home leftovers…ample portions for sure. We will definitely go again! We are big fans of early dinners (arriving 4-5 pm) so will try it during the week at that time. It IS very loud…but it was busy and as people left it was less noisy. And not something we mind so much, although others do. But certainly not enough reason to not give it a try.

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WinnisquamZ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 2,113 Thanks: 214 Thanked 676 Times in 449 Posts	Yesterday afternoon the wife and I stopped in for a late afternoon before dinner drink. As others have noted it’s loud. Whiskey by name only. I can name a few local bars that have a better selection then this place. Now the “hot” button. $14 for a pour of Jack! A bottle is $27 at the NH liquor store. Same pour at the Looney Bin is $8. Tower Hill and Patricks is $9. At O’s and Frog Rock it’s $12. It’s a hard pass until I hear different Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

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