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22 Market Square, Portsmouth, NH, 03801
Restaurant Space in Former Bank Building

22 Market Square Portsmouth, NH 03801

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COMMERCIAL - Portsmouth, NH

Lot Size0.10 Acres
Days on Market74

Property Features for 22 Market Square

General Information

Property type
Commercial Lease
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
CD5
Standard status
Active
Lot size
0.10 Acres

Utilities

Water source
Public

Building Details

Year built
1803
Listing Agency: Compass New England, LLC
Listed By: Robert Marchewka
Added: May 12 Changed: Jun 4 Last Checked: Jul 24 at 1:06AM
MLS# 5088671

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This for-lease restaurant space is located in a former bank building and has operated previously as an Irish pub. The layout is built for guest seating, with capacity for 165 seats plus outdoor dining. The property’s existing character and improvements support full-service restaurant operations and comfortable in-season service outside.

The building is positioned in Portsmouth’s Market Square, placing it in the center of the city’s downtown dining environment. The address is 22 Market Square, and the property is identified under zoning CD5. Nearby foot traffic and the walkable nature of Market Square are central considerations for a restaurateur looking to serve guests in the heart of the community.

For operators seeking a ready-to-run restaurant setting, this is a straightforward fit: an established restaurant building with substantial indoor seating and room for outdoor dining. The combination of the former bank building configuration and existing restaurant use history can help reduce early start-up friction, while the Market Square setting supports a dining-focused customer base.

Key Highlights

  • Iconic former bank building in Portsmouth’s Market Square, previously an Irish pub
  • Year built: 1803
  • Restaurant seating for 165 plus outdoor dining

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Conventional restaurants

Suggested Use

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Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Restaurant space in an iconic former bank building with 165 seats and outdoor dining in Portsmouth’s Market Square.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 22 Market Square Portsmouth, NH.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Iconic former bank building in Portsmouth’s Market Square, previously an Irish pub; Year built: 1803; Restaurant seating for 165 plus outdoor dining
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