The Top Bars in Manchester, New Hampshire

Manchester, New Hampshire is putting itself on the map. With the nearest major city being Boston about forty-five minutes away, Manchester has sprung up so that residents no longer need to travel to Boston for some culture and nightlife. With the Manchester airport competing heavily with Logan airport in Boston, many travelers are choosing to use Manchester airport to save time and money and of course there is no hassle of The Big Dig in Manchester. With all of the visitors, it is no surprise that there are several incredible places to go out and have a good time. With the heavily French Canadian influence from when Manchester was a mill city, many of the bars are cozy taverns and pubs. The following list has something for everyone. Have a great night at one of these bars in downtown Manchester, New Hampshire.

The Black Brimmer American Bar & Grill
1087 Elm Street
Manchester, NH 03101
(603) 669-5523
www.blackbrimmer.com

The Black Brimmer is a staple in the city of Manchester, New Hampshire. The Brimmer has been around since before Manchester began to expand so rapidly. While they do offer a full dinner menu, The Black Brimmer is an incredibly popular bar. The dining room closes by 10pm while the bar is in full swing. One of the best things about this bar is the bartender. The drinks are always extraordinary and made with the best liquor. They also offer specialty drinks unique to their establishment. The real draw to The Black Brimmer is the live music nightly. The atmosphere at The Black Brimmer is always fun and upbeat, making it one of the best bars in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Jillian's
50 Phillippe Cote Drive
Manchester, NH 03101
(603) 626-7636
www.jilliansbilliards.com

Jillian's is a chain bar that many people flock to in Boston, so it was only intelligent to bring one into Manchester. Jillian's offers something for everyone. There is a full menu available as well as a very large drink menu. Jillian's often offers live entertainment. There are also several very nice pool tables and even arcade games. They also play the major sporting events on several gigantic televisions throughout the bar. Jillian's is a great place to go and be with friends. Jillian's provides a place to relax, play, socialize, and have some amazing drinks. Jillian's is always busy but there is a ton of space since it is located in one of the old mill buildings. Jillian's has something to entertain everyone which makes it a must visit bar in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Milly's Tavern & Brewpub
500 Commercial Street
Manchester NH, 03101
(603) 625-4444
www.millystavern.com

Milly's Tavern is the only brewery in Manchester, New Hampshire. Milly's offers incredible nightlife. They offer a full pub menu and very tasty homemade brews on tap as well as a fully stocked bar. Milly's Tavern also offers live music every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The other nights, they have a local DJ spinning music. Tuesday is a great night to hit Milly's for the "Beat the Clock Night" where you can get a draft beer for a quarter. Milly's Tavern mixes a brewery with a pub and throws in a little bit of a club atmosphere to create a unique bar experience in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Strange Brew Tavern
88 Market Street
Manchester, NH 03101
(603) 666-4292
www.strangebrewtavern.info

The Strange Brew Tavern brings a great atmosphere into Manchester, New Hampshire. Strange Brew offers over fifty-five different beers on draft and the best of the best on tap. The Strange Brew offers a full menu of some very diverse selection including a lot of pub fare as well as many home cooked favorites, including meatloaf. They also offer live jazz and blues music seven nights a week. There is also never a cover charge. The Strange Brew Tavern has a very cozy and relaxed atmosphere that makes it a great place to unwind, have a drink or four and enjoy some great live music. When in Manchester, New Hampshire, the Strange Brew Tavern is a great bar to spend a peaceful night at.

The Wild Rover
21 Kosciuszko Street
Manchester, NH 03101
(603) 669-7722
www.wildroverpub.com

The Wild Rover Pub is a great bar to head out to for a comfortable evening. In traditional pub style, The Wild Rover offers a great social scene where everyone talks to each other. The menu is traditional pub fare and the food is amazing. They offer a full bar with a very large list of draft beer and micro-brews. The parking garage across the street offers free parking after 5pm and on weekends. The comfortable atmosphere is what draws people from all over Manchester, New Hampshire into The Wild Rover.

Downtown Manchester, New Hampshire offers nightlife for everyone to enjoy. Each bar brings something different to the area. When in Manchester, New Hampshire, make sure to visit one or several of these bars to ensure a great evening. Have fun and be safe.