The Press Room

★ 5 · Ashley Cooper

We hosted our surprise wedding at The Press Room — yes, you read that right! What our guests thought was an engagement party turned into a full wedding ceremony and reception, and the entire Press Room team embraced our crazy idea from day one. Julia, the event coordinator, was an absolute dream to work with. Her organization, flexibility, and kindness made the entire planning process seamless, especially given the unique nature of our event. The rest of the team was equally wonderful—everyone was so accommodating and genuinely excited to be part of such a special night. The food was delicious, the espresso martinis were amazing, and the hospitality was top tier across the board. We cannot recommend The Press Room enough for private events. Whether it's a birthday, a corporate gathering

3 months ago

★ 3 · Megan Lewis

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

6 months ago

★ 1 · SM M

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.

4 months ago