"We met friends for drinks and food and decided to check out The Press Room. When we walked in, it wasn’t very busy and there were several open tables. We sat at the bar at first but realized we wanted to chat more easily, so we moved to a table before ordering. Unfortunately, it took about 25 minutes before anyone came over. Multiple servers walked by without acknowledging us until someone finally stopped, apologized, and mentioned there had been a miscommunication. The vibes were chill and the seasonal cocktails were definitely a highlight. I got the Baby Spice which was delicious, just a bit small. For food, we ordered the pretzel bites, a chicken Caesar wrap, and the coconut curry (no protein). Honestly, everything tasted pretty bland for the price. Presentation was nice, but nothing really stood out as memorable. Overall, it was just okay, not terrible, but not impressive. I’d likely go back for drinks, but not for the food."

"came for a show, left because although we spent money on tickets and they sold a limited amount of tickets, there is absolutely no room to sit. If you’re a venue who sells a certain limited amount of tickets for a show, make sure you have enough room for the ticket holders to actually be able to enjoy the show they paid for. People were hovering and sitting on the stairs leading to the upstairs balcony area, completely blocking it for emergency fire escape in case of emergencies. Limited beer and drinks menus for a venue that brings in a band to play. Waste of time and money in my opinion. If you want to see a show, head to the Portsmouth music hall, Jimmys Jazz club or Hampton beach casino and avoid the Pressroom."

"Stopped here for a few drinks before having dinner at a nearby restaurant. My husband described this place as an upscale dive bar with craft cocktails, what looked like fantastic bar food with large portions, and an age-diverse hip crowd. Our bartender was friendly and the drinks were great. I had the Mango Crazy (a perfect mix of sweet and spicy) and my husband had the Fiction 101."

"Really fun place. Great bartenders, music, and food. We sat at the bar and Lincoln was our bartender. Very talented and friendly. We tried a couple of different cocktails and all were very well made. Only got the chance to have an appetizer but it was perfect. I would absolutely go back here next time I’m in town."

"Caught a great show at the Press Room this weekend and was delighted with the experience. We've lived in the area forever and I honestly didn't even know there was a venue above the bar! We will definitely be on the lookout for more local artists and bands playing at the Press Room in the future."