Library Restaurant, The
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- 401 State St. Portsmouth NH 03801
- (603) 431-5202
- (603) 431-4678
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- www.libraryrestaurant.com
Hours:
Our hours of operation are Sunday - Thursday 1 - 9pm
Friday/Saturday 1-10pm
Driving Directions:
401 State Street, at the sign of the lions.
About Us
The Library Restaurant is an upscale restaurant and elegant private events space in a historic building in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where seven presidents have dined. Built in 1887, The Library is one of the Northeast’s most architecturally beautiful dining experiences.
Located in the grand historic Rockingham Hotel—just steps from downtown Portsmouth—the dining rooms feature a vaulted mahogany ceiling, three fireplaces, a martini lounge, and seasonal outdoor dining. A private dining space beneath an ornate painted ceiling fresco offers a stunning setting for celebrations.
The Library also offers an in-house florist for elevated décor and memorable take-home touches, along with live jazz on Wednesday nights.
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Events
Mother’s Day at The Library Restaurant
- Celebrate Mother’s Day at The Library Restaurant with elegant dining, a beautiful setting, and a memorable experience in Portsmouth.
- Sunday May 10, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Sunday May 10, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Monday May 11, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Tuesday May 12, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Wednesday May 13, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Thursday May 14, 2026
UNH Graduation Dining at The Library Restaurant
- Celebrate UNH Graduation at The Library Restaurant with elegant dining in a historic Portsmouth setting. Reservations recommended.
- Friday May 15, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Friday May 15, 2026
UNH Graduation Dining at The Library Restaurant
- Celebrate UNH Graduation at The Library Restaurant with elegant dining in a historic Portsmouth setting. Reservations recommended.
- Saturday May 16, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Saturday May 16, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Sunday May 17, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Monday May 18, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Tuesday May 19, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Wednesday May 20, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Thursday May 21, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Friday May 22, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Saturday May 23, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Sunday May 24, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Monday May 25, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Tuesday May 26, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Wednesday May 27, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Thursday May 28, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Friday May 29, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Saturday May 30, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Sunday May 31, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Monday Jun 1, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Tuesday Jun 2, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Wednesday Jun 3, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Thursday Jun 4, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Friday Jun 5, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Saturday Jun 6, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Sunday Jun 7, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Monday Jun 8, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Tuesday Jun 9, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Wednesday Jun 10, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Thursday Jun 11, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Friday Jun 12, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Saturday Jun 13, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Sunday Jun 14, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Monday Jun 15, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Tuesday Jun 16, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Wednesday Jun 17, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Thursday Jun 18, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Friday Jun 19, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Saturday Jun 20, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Sunday Jun 21, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Monday Jun 22, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Tuesday Jun 23, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Wednesday Jun 24, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Thursday Jun 25, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Friday Jun 26, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Saturday Jun 27, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Sunday Jun 28, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Monday Jun 29, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Tuesday Jun 30, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Wednesday Jul 1, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Thursday Jul 2, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Friday Jul 3, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Saturday Jul 4, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Sunday Jul 5, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Monday Jul 6, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Tuesday Jul 7, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Wednesday Jul 8, 2026
El Fresco Outdoor Dining at The Library Restaurant
- El Fresco outdoor dining at The Library Restaurant, open May–October. Enjoy seasonal menus and open-air dining in Portsmouth.
- Thursday Jul 9, 2026
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