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The oldest restaurant in New Hampshire just reopened with a new menu. How to eat there
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Want to dine at the oldest restaurant in New Hampshire? You’re in luck – the site just reopened in Hancock.
Originally opened in 1789 as a stop for travelers on trade routes between Boston and Vermont, The Inn at Hancock is the state’s oldest inn and restaurant, according to Thrillist.
The Hancock has remained a place to stay and dine since its opening over 200 years ago, drawing crowds from all over to experience the historic New England charm – including former U.S. President Franklin Pierce.
However, the inn temporarily closed for renovations in 2022, staying closed for two years. Now, as of the end of 2024, The Inn at Hancock is reopen for dining with a new chef, a reimagined menu and two unique dining spaces. Here’s what to know about eating at New Hampshire’s most historic restaurant today.
About dining at The Inn at Hancock
While the restaurant at The Hancock was previously named The Fox Tavern, the reopened inn features two new dining spaces – The Hunt Bar and Scullery, a casual tavern with light fare and live piano jazz, and Pinks Lounge, a lush dining room overlooking the back patio with an a la carte menu and raw bar.
The Inn at Hancock’s new menu blends classic continental and contemporary cuisines while incorporating sustainable, seasonal ingredients from local farms. Menu options range from upscale comfort food like braised lamb and mushroom wellington to seafood classics like grilled halibut and shrimp cocktail.
How to eat at The Inn at Hancock
The Hunt Bar and Scullery is open for dinner from 4-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 4-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. At Pinks Lounge, brunch is available from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, and dinner is served from from 5-9 p.m. Thursday and 5-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
Reservations for both spaces can be made online. The inn is currently only open for dining, with construction work ongoing in the guest rooms.
The Inn at Hancock can be found at at 33 Main St. in Hancock, NH.