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Located in Newburyport’s quaint, seaside center, The Port Tavern serves its patrons in the Irish tradition, providing great food, fine beer and entertainment for locals and visitors alike. We are publicans, proud of our comfortable establishment. The Port Tavern takes advantage of all seasons with outdoor seating for warm summers and a fireplace inside for comfort on crisp New England nights.
Located in Newburyport’s quaint, seaside center, The Port Tavern serves its patrons in the Irish tradition, providing great food, fine beer and entertainment for locals and visitors alike. We are publicans, proud of our comfortable establishment. The Port Tavern takes advantage of all seasons with outdoor seating for warm summers and a fireplace inside for comfort on crisp New England nights.
Sunday | 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
(Kitchen 9:00 PM)
Monday | 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
(Kitchen 8:30 PM)
Tuesday & Wednesday | 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
(Kitchen 9:00 PM)
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday | 11:30 AM - 12:30 AM
(Kitchen 10:00 PM)
Our talented and creative chefs serve a menu of traditional favorites and modern treats sure to satisfy while we have a curated selection of craft brews, spirits, cocktails and wines to enjoy alone or pair with dinner.
Torn between a quiet night in and our fantastic food? Have both! Click below to download our printable menu, call in your order to 978-465-1006, and we’ll have it waiting for you to pick up!
Our talented and creative chefs serve a menu of traditional favorites and modern treats sure to satisfy while we have a curated selection of craft brews, spirits, cocktails and wines to enjoy alone or pair with dinner.
Torn between a quiet night in and our fantastic food? Have both! Click below to download our printable menu, call in your order to 978-465-1006, and we’ll have it waiting for you to pick up!
SCOTCH EGGS
Soft-boiled egg, wrapped with seasoned ground pork sausage, breaded and fried. Served with curry mustard...12
CREAMY GUINNESS MUSSELS*
Sauteed shallots & garlic, mussels, Guinness cream broth. Served with focaccia bread...19
PORK SAUSAGE ROLLS
Seasoned ground sausage, wrapped in puff pastry served with house onion gravy...14
MUSHROOM ROLLS
Diced mushrooms seasoned and wrapped in puff pastry. Served with curried mustard...14
WARM PRETZEL BITES
Salted with a side of white truffle bechamel...13
LOADED TOTS*
Crispy tater tots, cheese sauce, bacon, scallions, sour cream...14
BAKED BRIE*
Petite baked brie, roasted pistachios, honey, rosemary, toasted focaccia...16
CRISPY WINGS* OR TENDERS Tossed in your choice of sauce: BBQ, buffalo, teriyaki, lemon pepper, sweet Thai chili or peanut sauce. Served with one side of ranch or bleu cheese...17 Extra ranch or bleu cheese...1
FRIED PICKLES
Beer battered dill pickle chips with chipotle ranch dipping sauce...12
COUNTRY STYLE BEEF CHILI*
Prime rib, Monterey jack cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips...cup 8 bowl 13
SEAFOOD CHOWDER
Creamy leek broth with shrimp, haddock, smoked salmon, celery, onion & potatoes, served with brown bread...cup 9 bowl 14
HOMEMADE TOMATO SOUP*
cup 7 bowl 10
FRENCH ONION SOUP
Rich and savory beef broth, caramelized onions, provolone cheese, toasted French baguette...crock 13
add chicken...9 steak tips...14
chicken tenders...10 salmon...13
CHOPPED COBB SALAD*
Crisp romaine lettuce, tomato, crispy bacon, hard-boiled egg, onion, avocado, blue cheese dressing...16
TAVERN SALAD*
Field greens, carrot, cherry tomato, cucumber, onion, balsamic vinaigrette...10/14
CLASSIC CAESAR*
Chopped romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, grated parmesan, toasted croutons ...9/13 add anchovies...3
ROASTED BEET AND ARUGULA SALAD* Arugula, roasted red beets, goat cheese, candied walnuts, balsamic reduction, olive oil...15
BUILD YOUR OWN!
TAVERN TOASTY*
American and cheddar grilled cheese on toasted Francese bread served with a cup of tomato soup...13
BURGER YOUR WAY
8 oz Angus burger* or vegetarian Beyond Burger™*
with lettuce, tomato, onion on a brioche bun...16
WAGYU BEEF HOTDOG
Half pound all beef hotdog add any topping...12
CHICKEN TENDER WRAP
Our chopped chicken tenders tossed in your choice of
sauce in a wrap with lettuce, tomato, onion....16
Burger, Hot Dog, and Tender Wrap served with fries.
Sub sweet potato fries...2 onion rings...3 . Sub gluten free wrap or bun...3.50
TOPPINGS FOR ITEMS ABOVE
American, cheddar, Swiss, monterey jack, provolone, bleu cheese, Irish cheddar, goat cheese, portabella mushroom, caramelized onion, jalapeno peppers, cheese sauce...1.50
fried egg...2 bacon, avocado, chili...3
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SMASH BURGER*
Two 4 oz angus beef patties pressed with cheddar cheese, pickles and spicy thousand island dressing on a brioche bun...18
FALAFAL WRAP
Mixed greens, cherry tomato, red onion, tzatziki sauce, goat cheese, wrapped in pita bread….14
FRENCH DIP*
Shaved ribeye, caramelized onions, provolone cheese, creamy horseradish sauce on a long ciabatta roll with a side of au jus...19
SPICY CHICKEN SANDWICH
Fried chicken breast, cheddar cheese, bacon, chipotle ranch dressing, lettuce and tomato on a brioche bun...17
REUBEN*
House-cured corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, thousand island dressing on marble rye...17
CHICKEN BLT*
Grilled chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, basil aioli, on a warm ciabatta bun...17
SHEPHERD’S PIE
Ground beef, lamb, corn, carrots, peas, Guinness and beef stock, mashed potato, Irish cheddar...22
CHICKEN POT PIE
Diced chicken breast, creamy herbed sauce, carrots, onions, corn celery and peas with puff pastry. Served with a side salad...22
GUINNESS BEEF PIE
Irish beef stew, carrots, onions, celery, potatoes & herbs in a house baked pie crust. Served with mushy peas and fries...24
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BANGERS AND MASH
Irish pork links, mashed potatoes, caramelized onion, house onion gravy....24
CHICKEN CORDON BLEU
Thin pounded chicken breast wrapped with rashers and Swiss cheese, breaded and deep fried, topped with truffle bechamel. Served with mashed potato and choice of vegetable...24
PORK SCHNITZEL
Thin pork cutlet , seasoned breadcrumbs, herbed butter, deep fried and served with mashed potato and choice of vegetable....22
GRILLED STEAK TIPS*
Bourbon marinade, mashed potatoes, choice of vegetable...29
BEER BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS
Local haddock, French fries, mushy peas, tartar sauce...23
MAC AND CHEESE
3 cheese blend, radiatore pasta, herb panko crumbs...18
add buffalo chicken tenders...6
PARMESAN-PESTO CRUSTED SALMON* • pan seared salmon topped with house made basil pesto and parmesan panko, roasted fingerling potatoes and choice of vegetable...28
Food is cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especiallywith certain medical conditions. Before placing your order, please inform us if a person in your party has a food allergy. Items with a * are or can be made gluten free.
SCOTCH EGGS
Soft-boiled egg, wrapped with seasoned ground pork sausage, breaded and fried. Served with curry mustard...12
CREAMY GUINNESS MUSSELS*
Sauteed shallots & garlic, mussels, Guinness cream broth. Served with focaccia bread...19
PORK SAUSAGE ROLLS
Seasoned ground sausage, wrapped in puff pastry served with house onion gravy...14
MUSHROOM ROLLS
Diced mushrooms seasoned and wrapped in puff pastry. Served with curried mustard...14
WARM PRETZEL BITES
Salted with a side of white truffle bechamel...13
LOADED TOTS*
Crispy tater tots, cheese sauce, bacon, scallions, sour cream...14
BAKED BRIE*
Petite baked brie, roasted pistachios, honey, rosemary, toasted focaccia...16
CRISPY WINGS* OR TENDERS Tossed in your choice of sauce: BBQ, buffalo, teriyaki, lemon pepper, sweet Thai chili or peanut sauce. Served with one side of ranch or bleu cheese...17 Extra ranch or bleu cheese...1
FRIED PICKLES
Beer battered dill pickle chips with chipotle ranch dipping sauce...12
COUNTRY STYLE BEEF CHILI*
Prime rib, Monterey jack cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips...cup 8 bowl 13
SEAFOOD CHOWDER
Creamy leek broth with shrimp, haddock, smoked salmon, celery, onion & potatoes, served with brown bread...cup 9 bowl 14
HOMEMADE TOMATO SOUP*
cup 7 bowl 10
FRENCH ONION SOUP
Rich and savory beef broth, caramelized onions, provolone cheese, toasted French baguette...crock 13
add chicken...9 steak tips...14
chicken tenders...10 salmon...13
CHOPPED COBB SALAD*
Crisp romaine lettuce, tomato, crispy bacon, hard-boiled egg, onion, avocado, blue cheese dressing...16
TAVERN SALAD*
Field greens, carrot, cherry tomato, cucumber, onion, balsamic vinaigrette...10/14
CLASSIC CAESAR*
Chopped romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, grated parmesan, toasted croutons ...9/13 add anchovies...3
ROASTED BEET AND ARUGULA SALAD* Arugula, roasted red beets, goat cheese, candied walnuts, balsamic reduction, olive oil...15
BUILD YOUR OWN!
TAVERN TOASTY*
American and cheddar grilled cheese on toasted Francese bread served with a cup of tomato soup...13
BURGER YOUR WAY
8 oz Angus burger* or vegetarian Beyond Burger™*
with lettuce, tomato, onion on a brioche bun...16
WAGYU BEEF HOTDOG
Half pound all beef hotdog add any topping...12
CHICKEN TENDER WRAP
Our chopped chicken tenders tossed in your choice of
sauce in a wrap with lettuce, tomato, onion....16
Burger, Hot Dog, and Tender Wrap served with fries.
Sub sweet potato fries...2 onion rings...3 . Sub gluten free wrap or bun...3.50
TOPPINGS FOR ITEMS ABOVE
American, cheddar, Swiss, monterey jack, provolone, bleu cheese, Irish cheddar, goat cheese, portabella mushroom, caramelized onion, jalapeno peppers, cheese sauce...1.50
fried egg...2 bacon, avocado, chili...3
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SMASH BURGER*
Two 4 oz angus beef patties pressed with cheddar cheese, pickles and spicy thousand island dressing on a brioche bun...18
FALAFAL WRAP
Mixed greens, cherry tomato, red onion, tzatziki sauce, goat cheese, wrapped in pita bread….14
FRENCH DIP*
Shaved ribeye, caramelized onions, provolone cheese, creamy horseradish sauce on a long ciabatta roll with a side of au jus...19
SPICY CHICKEN SANDWICH
Fried chicken breast, cheddar cheese, bacon, chipotle ranch dressing, lettuce and tomato on a brioche bun...17
REUBEN*
House-cured corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, thousand island dressing on marble rye...17
CHICKEN BLT*
Grilled chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, basil aioli, on a warm ciabatta bun...17
SHEPHERD’S PIE
Ground beef, lamb, corn, carrots, peas, Guinness and beef stock, mashed potato, Irish cheddar...22
CHICKEN POT PIE
Diced chicken breast, creamy herbed sauce, carrots, onions, corn celery and peas with puff pastry. Served with a side salad...22
GUINNESS BEEF PIE
Irish beef stew, carrots, onions, celery, potatoes & herbs in a house baked pie crust. Served with mushy peas and fries...24
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BANGERS AND MASH
Irish pork links, mashed potatoes, caramelized onion, house onion gravy....24
CHICKEN CORDON BLEU
Thin pounded chicken breast wrapped with rashers and Swiss cheese, breaded and deep fried, topped with truffle bechamel. Served with mashed potato and choice of vegetable...24
PORK SCHNITZEL
Thin pork cutlet , seasoned breadcrumbs, herbed butter, deep fried and served with mashed potato and choice of vegetable....22
GRILLED STEAK TIPS*
Bourbon marinade, mashed potatoes, choice of vegetable...29
BEER BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS
Local haddock, French fries, mushy peas, tartar sauce...23
MAC AND CHEESE
3 cheese blend, radiatore pasta, herb panko crumbs...18
add buffalo chicken tenders...6
PARMESAN-PESTO CRUSTED SALMON* • pan seared salmon topped with house made basil pesto and parmesan panko, roasted fingerling potatoes and choice of vegetable...28
Food is cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especiallywith certain medical conditions. Before placing your order, please inform us if a person in your party has a food allergy. Items with a * are or can be made gluten free.
Choose from 31 rotating draft beers. Our list has something for everyone from favorites brewed right here in Newburyport to imported European drafts – including a pint of Guinness poured with pride! Feeling more like a cocktail? Our bartenders are ready to mix you a classic cocktail, seasonal special or a pour from our extensive Irish Whiskey and Scotch list.
Choose from 31 rotating draft beers. Our list has something for everyone from favorites brewed right here in Newburyport to imported European drafts – including a pint of Guinness poured with pride! Feeling more like a cocktail? Our bartenders are ready to mix you a classic cocktail, seasonal special or a pour from our extensive Irish Whiskey and Scotch list.
Whites
Casalini Pinot Grigio • Italy…12/42
Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc • New Zealand…14/48
Novellum Chardonnay • France…12/42
La Crema Chardonnay • California…14/48
Gooseneck Prosecco • Rhode Island…12/48
Berne Romanace Rose • France…14/48
Reds
Diora Pinot Noir • California…14/48
Contour Pinot Noir • California…12/42
Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet • Washington…14/48
14 Hands Merlot • Washington…12/38
Amstel Light...6.50
Athletic Brewing Run Wild IPA (Non Alcoholic)...7.50
Blue Moon...7.50
Budweiser...6
Bud Light...6
Chimay Red...10
Coors Light...6
Corona...7.50
Corona Light...7.50
Glutenburg IPA*...9
Guinness 0 (Non Alcoholic)...8
Gulden Draak...12
Harp...7.50
Heineken...7.50
Heineken 0.0 (Non Alcoholic)...7.50
High Noon Pineapple...9
Michelob Ultra...6
Miller Lite...6
Newburyport Brewing Melt Away Session Ipa...10
Newburyport Brewing Maritime Lager...10
Omission Pale Ale*...8
Pabst Blue Ribbon...6
Stella Artois...8
Strongbow Cider*...8.50
White Claw Black Cherry Hard Seltzer...8
White Claw Mango Hard Seltzer...8
Midleton Very Rare..65
Jameson...11
Jameson Black Barrel...12
Tullamore Dew...10
Tullamore Dew 12...15
Tullamore Dew 18...32
Tullamore Dew Honey...10
Bushmills...10
Bushmills Black Bush...11
Red Breast 12...22
Red Breast 15 Year...32
Green Spot...20
Teelings Pot Still...17
Teelings Single Malt...16
Writers’ Tears...14
Lagavulin 16...22
Dalwhinnie...19
Oban...20
Laphroaig 10 Year...13
Ardbeg...14
Talisker Storm...15
Glenmorangie 10 Year...13
Macallan 12...21
Johnnie Walker Black...12
Balvenie 21 Year...70
Balvenie 12 Year ...19
Balvenie 14 Year ...24
Glenfiddich 12...13
Glenlivet 12...15
Glenlivet 15...22
Glenlivet Reserve...13
Highland Park 18...28
Benromach Speyside...15
Angel’s Envy...15
Bookers...19
Basil Hayden...14
Jefferson’s Ocean...20
Jim Beam...9
Maker’s Mark...10
Knob Creek...11
Bulleit...12
Eagle Rare...12
Blantons...15
Buffalo Trace...12
Woodford Reserve...13
Crown Royal...10
Jack Daniels...10
Screwball Peanut Butter Whisky...9
Bulleit Rye...12
Basil Hayden Rye...14
Redemption Rye...8
Angel's Envy Rye...21
Whites
Casalini Pinot Grigio • Italy…12/42
Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc • New Zealand…14/48
Novellum Chardonnay • France…12/42
La Crema Chardonnay • California…14/48
Gooseneck Prosecco • Rhode Island…12/48
Berne Romanace Rose • France…14/48
Reds
Diora Pinot Noir • California…14/48
Contour Pinot Noir • California…12/42
Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet • Washington…14/48
14 Hands Merlot • Washington…12/38
Amstel Light...6.50
Athletic Brewing Run Wild IPA (Non Alcoholic)...7.50
Blue Moon...7.50
Budweiser...6
Bud Light...6
Chimay Red...10
Coors Light...6
Corona...7.50
Corona Light...7.50
Glutenburg IPA*...9
Guinness 0 (Non Alcoholic)...8
Gulden Draak...12
Harp...7.50
Heineken...7.50
Heineken 0.0 (Non Alcoholic)...7.50
High Noon Pineapple...9
Michelob Ultra...6
Miller Lite...6
Newburyport Brewing Melt Away Session Ipa...10
Newburyport Brewing Maritime Lager...10
Omission Pale Ale*...8
Pabst Blue Ribbon...6
Stella Artois...8
Strongbow Cider*...8.50
White Claw Black Cherry Hard Seltzer...8
White Claw Mango Hard Seltzer...8
Midleton Very Rare..65
Jameson...11
Jameson Black Barrel...12
Tullamore Dew...10
Tullamore Dew 12...15
Tullamore Dew 18...32
Tullamore Dew Honey...10
Bushmills...10
Bushmills Black Bush...11
Red Breast 12...22
Red Breast 15 Year...32
Green Spot...20
Teelings Pot Still...17
Teelings Single Malt...16
Writers’ Tears...14
Lagavulin 16...22
Dalwhinnie...19
Oban...20
Laphroaig 10 Year...13
Ardbeg...14
Talisker Storm...15
Glenmorangie 10 Year...13
Macallan 12...21
Johnnie Walker Black...12
Balvenie 21 Year...70
Balvenie 12 Year ...19
Balvenie 14 Year ...24
Glenfiddich 12...13
Glenlivet 12...15
Glenlivet 15...22
Glenlivet Reserve...13
Highland Park 18...28
Benromach Speyside...15
Angel’s Envy...15
Bookers...19
Basil Hayden...14
Jefferson’s Ocean...20
Jim Beam...9
Maker’s Mark...10
Knob Creek...11
Bulleit...12
Eagle Rare...12
Blantons...15
Buffalo Trace...12
Woodford Reserve...13
Crown Royal...10
Jack Daniels...10
Screwball Peanut Butter Whisky...9
Bulleit Rye...12
Basil Hayden Rye...14
Redemption Rye...8
Angel's Envy Rye...21
