Historical Tastings at the Iconic Rockingham

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Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Location

Portsmouth

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes

Number of Guests

1 - 15 guests

Language

English

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Discover history and flavor at the iconic Rockingham. Savor local wines and spirits with gourmet bites, led by experts. Explore Portsmouth's past in a 90-minute guided tasting tour.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

A memorable tasting experience surrounded by history and architectural treasures, just steps from the center of Portsmouth.

For 90 minutes taste the best of New Hampshire whilst immersed in the history and elegance of the old Rockingham Hotel.

You’ll enjoy a selection of locally produced wines and spirits, paired with delicious appetizers from a five star fine-dining menu whilst touring through the history of an iconic building dating back to 1785.

Presented by friendly local chefs, wine and history experts, journey through centuries of time with the building at the center of Portsmouth life, study the architecture, learn about it historic links to jazz, and the ghostly inhabitants.

Perfect for foodies, wine lovers (over 21), and those who appreciate history and local experiences.

Private tours available.

Sample Menu

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Legendary Wagyu Meatballs

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Collossal Shrimp

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Baked Brie

What You Get

Alcoholic beverages

Three tasting courses paired with locally crafted New Hampshire wines and spirits

Snacks

Enjoy 3 tasting courses from the restaurant's fine dining appetizers prepared by renown Chef de Cuisine, Cody Finch

Tour presented in English by a history tour guide working together with local wine & beverage expert

Gratuities

Good To Know

Important Note: We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 21 years old and above. Minor travelers below 21 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks
Wheelchairs accessible possible - but some parts of the tour are limited, and restrooms require 2 steps. Meet at the back of the building on Porterstreet
We can accommodate dietary restrictions vegetarian, gluten-free. Please indicate special requirements at the time of booking.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Dare to mix wine, history, fine food, and ghost stories? Join us on a Historical Tastings Tour at Portsmouth’s most iconic restaurant. A hub for international politics and culture, Portsmouth’s iconic Rockingham building has three centuries of stories to tell, yet the culinary and beverage programs are ahead of their times. Enjoy 3 tasting courses prepared by Chef de Cuisine, Cody Finch, from Food Network’s Chef Boot Camp, paired with locally crafted wines and spirits. Learn about wine-making in New Hampshire from local wine expert Paul Marino. Our house historian is a wealth of anecdotes, both grandiose and grim. Hosted by Cassandra, Grace and Quinn; you will learn about the history of the building and its journey through the centuries at the center of Portsmouth Life. links to the beginnings of the jazz movement in Portsmouth as well as the Rockingham’s ghostly inhabitants. Inspect its renown external architecture, well preserved interior and talk about the underground tunnels. Private tours are available for groups of up to 20, a perfect activity for a corporate event.