22 Market Square, Portsmouth, NH 03801

Building Details

Year built

1803

Listing agent Robert Marchewka Show Phone

Listing office Compass New England, LLC j***@compass.com 125 Brewery Lane, Ste 105., Moultonborough, NH Show Phone

Listing date May 12, 2026

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MLS# 5088671

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Overview

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.

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Daycare Center Accounting Firm

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

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City

Portsmouth

County

Strafford

State

New Hampshire

Longitude

-70.7572603

Latitude

43.0768683

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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