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A NEWBURYPORT INSTITUTION

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A NEWBURYPORT INSTITUTION

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A NEWBURYPORT
INSTITUTION

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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.

Hours

HOURS

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)

Kitchen

Kitchen

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!

Food

STARTERS

WARM PRETZELS • salted with a side of white truffle bechamel...13

BAKED BRIE • petite baked brie, roasted pistachios, honey, rosemary, toasted foccacia...16

LOADED TOTS* • cheese sauce, bacon, scallions, sour cream...14

REUBEN TOTS* • corned beef brisket, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing...17

TRUFFLE FRIES* • crispy French fries tossed in truffle oil with parmesan cheese and parsley…12

CRISPY WINGS* OR TENDERS • Choice of one: BBQ, buffalo, teriyaki, lemon pepper, sweet thai chili or peanut sauce. Served with one side of ranch or blue cheese...16 (extra sauce or dressing...1)

BANGERS • fries, pub style curry, imported bangers...16

SMOKED SALMON* • Dry-cured Norwegian salmon, hard-boiled egg, pickled shallots, capers, lemon-dill aioli, warm brown bread...19

FRIED PICKLES • dill pickle chips, beer batter, chipotle ranch dipping sauce...11

SOUPS

COUNTRY STYLE BEEF CHILI* • Prime rib, Monterey jack cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips...cup 8/bowl 13

HEARTY NEW ENGLAND STYLE CLAM CHOWDER • chopped clams, celery, potato, onion, bacon, with brown bread...cup 7/bowl 10

HOMEMADE TOMATO SOUP*...cup 6/bowl 9

SALADS

add chicken...9, steak tips...13, chicken tenders...10, salmon...13

BEET AND ARUGULA SALAD* • arugula, roasted golden and red beets, goat cheese, candied walnuts, balsamic reduction, olive oil...14

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...9/13

CLASSIC CAESAR* • chopped romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, grated parmesan, toasted croutons ...9/13
add anchovies...3

BURGERS & SANDWICHES

TAVERN TOASTY* • American and cheddar cheese on Francese bread served with a cup of tomato soup...13
add any burger topping from the list below to your toasty

items below served with fries - substitute sweet potato fries...2 or onion rings...3. substitute gluten free wrap or bun...3.50

BURGER YOUR WAY • 8 oz Angus burger* or vegetarian Beyond Burger™* with lettuce, tomato, onion on a brioche bun...15

Add toppings to your burger!
American, cheddar, Swiss, provolone, blue cheese, Irish cheddar, goat cheese, portabella mushroom, caramelized onion, jalapeno peppers or a fried egg...1.50
bacon, or avocado...2

SMASH BURGER* • two 4 oz angus beef patties pressed with cheddar cheese, pickles and spicy thousand island dressing on a brioche bun...18

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, spicy thousand island dressing, lettuce and tomato on a brioche bun...17

CAPRESE SANDWICH* • heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, mixed greens, chopped basil, balsamic glaze and pesto on a toasted ciabatta bun...13
add chicken...9

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...17

ENTREES

GRILLED STEAK TIPS* • bourbon marinade, mashed potatoes, choice of vegetable...29

SHEPHERD’S PIE • ground beef, lamb, corn, carrots, peas, Guinness and beef stock, mashed potato, Irish cheddar...21

BEER BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS • local haddock, french fries, cole slaw, tartar sauce...22

MAC AND CHEESE • 3 cheese blend, radiatore pasta, herb panko crumbs...16
add buffalo chicken tenders...6

BAKED HADDOCK* • cooked in a lemon white wine sauce and topped with gremolata. Served with mashed potatoes and choice of vegetable...25

PARMESAN-PESTO CRUSTED SALMON* • pan seared salmon topped with house made basil pesto and parmesan panko, roasted fingerling potatoes and choice of vegetable...28

CHICKEN POT PIE • diced chicken breast, creamy herbed sauce, carrots, onions, corn celery and peas with puff pastry.
Served with a side salad...21

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.