Kettlehead Tavern

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by Biggd

I got 3 beers and chicken nuggets with fries, bill was $43 and change. I left a $10 tip, so $53 and change. I personally liked the beer but I'm just as happy drinking Bud Light.
Most off the places I go up here, the bill is under $30 for 3 draft beers and bar food.

"Craft" beers are usually $8+, right? If so, the pricing seems reasonable. Doesn't make sense to compare craft beer cost to Bud Light, right?

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[Biggd]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

"Craft" beers are usually $8+, right? If so, the pricing seems reasonable. Doesn't make sense to compare craft beer cost to Bud Light, right?

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You're right but if I'm spending $50 plus, I'd rather drink Bud light and eat a Steak. So, I won't be a frequent customer.

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by Biggd

You're right but if I'm spending $50 plus, I'd rather drink Bud light and eat a Steak. So, I won't be a frequent customer.

Fair enough, and I wouldn't be either. I just think it's important to make the distinction between "expensive" and "not my style."

How are the chicken fingers, by the way? Taste? Portion size?

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[Biggd]

Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Fair enough, and I wouldn't be either. I just think it's important to make the distinction between "expensive" and "not my style."

How are the chicken fingers, by the way? Taste? Portion size?

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They were chicken nuggets, cooked a little too much for my liking. There was a good amount but also expensive. I took some home for my dog.
I saw a customer eating a burger that looked good.
I'm happy to see the old Mames building open again but I think it will be more for tourists than regulars.
One thing I thought was odd, two large TV's at the bar were just showing rotating pictures. I'm guessing that maybe their internet wasn't working yet.
I was going to ask but the bartenders were quite busy and it was tough to get their attention.

[garysanfran]

Anheuser-Busch still makes Bud Light?

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by garysanfran

Anheuser-Busch still makes Bud Light?

Yes they do, and politics won't keep me from drinking it!

[MeredithMan]

Originally Posted by Biggd

Yes they do, and politics won't keep me from drinking it!

It's my "go-to" as well, and now the Patriots-logo'd cans are in the stores, just in time for football season!

(Disclaimer: I also very much enjoy Maine Beer Company "Lunch" IPA, which I have only been able to find at Case 'N Keg in Meredith)

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by MeredithMan

It's my "go-to" as well, and now the Patriots-logo'd cans are in the stores, just in time for football season!

(Disclaimer: I also very much enjoy Maine Beer Company "Lunch" IPA, which I have only been able to find at Case 'N Keg in Meredith)

A lot of the craft beers are heavy on the hops and give me indigestion. The light beer I had at Kettlehead was great, no indigestion!

[barefootbay]

Originally Posted by Biggd

A lot of the craft beers are heavy on the hops and give me indigestion. The light beer I had at Kettlehead was great, no indigestion!

Market Basket sells Maine Lunch. Great beer !

[retired]

I switched to Miller Lite from Bud after the Dylan Mulvany controversy. A very good lite lager. Tastes great and is less filling! LOL

[rick35]

Originally Posted by retired

I switched to Miller Lite from Bud after the Dylan Mulvany controversy. A very good lite lager. Tastes great and is less filling! LOL

Apparently the youth of Merrimack haven't switched as Bud Light cans still seem to be number one going by the litter down the road from our house.

[rick35]

Originally Posted by Biggd

A lot of the craft beers are heavy on the hops and give me indigestion. The light beer I had at Kettlehead was great, no indigestion!

When we go to a restaurant I always ask what's on tap that isn't an IPA and it's usually a short list. In an emergency I'll even drink Bud Light. Kettlehead had several IPAs and I didn't see the light beer. I don't like IPAs because of the hoppy aftertaste. Apparently most other beer drinkers do as they seem to dominate beer lists wherever we go.

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by rick35

When we go to a restaurant I always ask what's on tap that isn't an IPA and it's usually a short list. In an emergency I'll even drink Bud Light. Kettlehead had several IPAs and I didn't see the light beer. I don't like IPAs because of the hoppy aftertaste. Apparently most other beer drinkers do as they seem to dominate beer lists wherever we go.

They did have a light beer, first one on their menu, that was very good. I loved it and I can understand the $8.50 for it. I had 3 but that's not something I can afford every week.
I will go back at some point for a couple beers but I will probably go elsewhere to eat.
I went to Guiseppi's the following night, had 4 Bud Lite drafts and bought one for the guy next to me, 5 Bud Lites for $15 and change.

[Pam]

My husband and I tried Kettlehead in Meredith yesterday. The menu was limited but the food was good, and we're both IPA fans. However I'm curious what other people think of the decor. I was disappointed frankly. That's such a charming old building and I felt like they didn't take advantage of the charm.

In fact the decor seemed all over the place. There are the exposed brick walls, but then there are murals painted in Caribbean style colors- there's a wall upstairs that's all pink swirls. They did a few cool things like use golf clubs and skis as railings, but again- no unified design. Honestly, it struck me as sort of frat-housy, though I haven't been in a frat house in decades, so that may not be fair.

Anyway, I'm curious what other people think. I always loved that building and felt a little let down, especially since it's been closed for so long.

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by Pam

My husband and I tried Kettlehead in Meredith yesterday. The menu was limited but the food was good, and we're both IPA fans. However I'm curious what other people think of the decor. I was disappointed frankly. That's such a charming old building and I felt like they didn't take advantage of the charm.

In fact the decor seemed all over the place. There are the exposed brick walls, but then there are murals painted in Caribbean style colors- there's a wall upstairs that's all pink swirls. They did a few cool things like use golf clubs and skis as railings, but again- no unified design. Honestly, it struck me as sort of frat-housy, though I haven't been in a frat house in decades, so that may not be fair.

Anyway, I'm curious what other people think. I always loved that building and felt a little let down, especially since it's been closed for so long.

My wife is all about "atmosphere and decor", so we don't see eye to eye on many eating establishments. You can't eat or drink "atmosphere or decor" so for me, that's the least of my concerns.
There are some beautiful places that I won't step foot in ever again, JMO!

[Winnigirl83]

Originally Posted by Pam

My husband and I tried Kettlehead in Meredith yesterday. The menu was limited but the food was good, and we're both IPA fans. However I'm curious what other people think of the decor. I was disappointed frankly. That's such a charming old building and I felt like they didn't take advantage of the charm.

In fact the decor seemed all over the place. There are the exposed brick walls, but then there are murals painted in Caribbean style colors- there's a wall upstairs that's all pink swirls. They did a few cool things like use golf clubs and skis as railings, but again- no unified design. Honestly, it struck me as sort of frat-housy, though I haven't been in a frat house in decades, so that may not be fair.

Anyway, I'm curious what other people think. I always loved that building and felt a little let down, especially since it's been closed for so long.

Totally agree. Wish they hadn't covered the exposed brick. The "graffiti" style decor is not my taste. The big TVs behind the bar will be a plus for watching sports.

We didn't eat, but the food to our left and right looked good. We had 2 beers and 2 mixed drinks, both were good. Servers and bartenders were vary personable. We'll go back and try the food next time.

[phoenix]

Went total with a friend. I think they did a good job with inside. Regarding food first the beers on tap are varied and they offer a flight of four. All we tried were good. The food was just average. the pork wings were very dry and the chicken nuggets were too small to get a chicken feel. I though the burgers ( we didn't get one ) looked good

[Hillcountry]

Originally Posted by Pam

My husband and I tried Kettlehead in Meredith yesterday. The menu was limited but the food was good, and we're both IPA fans. However I'm curious what other people think of the decor. I was disappointed frankly. That's such a charming old building and I felt like they didn't take advantage of the charm.

In fact the decor seemed all over the place. There are the exposed brick walls, but then there are murals painted in Caribbean style colors- there's a wall upstairs that's all pink swirls. They did a few cool things like use golf clubs and skis as railings, but again- no unified design. Honestly, it struck me as sort of frat-housy, though I haven't been in a frat house in decades, so that may not be fair.

Anyway, I'm curious what other people think. I always loved that building and felt a little let down, especially since it's been closed for so long.

We haven’t been to the new one yet but as for the original one in Tilton, I did ln’t care for the “decor” either. Bright fluorescent lights no “sound baffling” materials, just stark, and loud. Not MY cup of beer…!😊

[Hillcountry]

Originally Posted by garysanfran

Anheuser-Busch still makes Bud Light?

It’s just SALES of that beer that is suffering for obvious reasons…😊