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The Rusty Hammer


3.5 of 5 stars 12 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: American, Hamburgers
  • 49 Pleasant St, Portsmouth, NH 03801
  • 603 436 9289
  • Price range: £3-9 ($5-$15)

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5 of 5 stars
Portsmouth
21 Jan 2009

We really enjoy Rusty's where the locals hang out. A little noisy but a place you can bring your kids and not feel uncomfortable when they get a little loud. Prices are fair and the location is great. A pub style place to go in Portsmouth if you don't want to spend an arm and a leg for a meal.... more

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1 of 5 stars
Eliot, Maine
31 Aug 2008

Don’t go, save your money. (Aug 24, 08') The place was dead (should have been a sign) for a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Waitress was unknowledgeable and seemed preoccupied even though she had no other tables. I got a Teriyaki Chicken sandwich which was weak, maybe at best a 3 oz piece (looked like a tenderloin), and I was blinded by... more

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4 of 5 stars
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17 Nov 2007

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3 of 5 stars
Portsmouth, NH
22 Dec 2006
1
person found this review helpful

The Rusty Hammer is in a great, central location, and it's a good, basic place for burgers, sandwiches, and pub-type appetizers. The service is always efficient and friendly. The quality of the entrees varies a bit. My favorite thing is the grilled tuna sandwich, available grilled or blackened. I'm a baked potato fan, and a disappointment here is that the... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
West Point, New York
18 Jun 2004
1
person found this review helpful

Right in the middle of beautiful, historic, downtown Portsmouth, The Rusty Hammer is a great place to take the family and/or to meet with friends for cocktails. The food is good and cheap (I swear, the prices haven't changed since they opened in the 70's) and their special of the day is usually a great New England seafood plate. I... more

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The Rusty Hammer Address

49 Pleasant St, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Tel: 603 436 9289
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.