Historical Tastings at the Iconic Rockingham
Description
Introducing a Memorable Portsmouth Tasting Experience surrounded by history and architectural treasures For 90 minutes, immerse yourself in the story of a landmark that has stood since 1785. One bite at a time. Guided by the charismatic duo, Cassandra and Andrew, you’ll uncover layers of history woven into the walls of this Portsmouth gem. Savor curated wines from our collection, perfectly paired with gourmet bites from our five-star kitchen. Discover Rockingham's perfectly preserved architectural elegance, Meet the many historical figures who graced these rooms, Uncover its jazz-filled past, and perhaps even sense a whisper from its more spectral residents. This isn’t just a tasting. It’s a journey through time—one sip, one story, one delicious moment at a time. Perfect for foodies, wine lovers (over 21), and those who appreciate history and local experiences. Great activity for rainy days on the Seacoast. Private tours available.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- Restrooms available
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions vegetarian, gluten-free. Please indicate special requirements at the time of booking.
- 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
Reviews(13)
Thoughtfully selected wines paired with well-prepared food in a series of petite courses. Layered onto the gastronomic party was stunning architect, sumptuous furnishings, and interesting histories of the building and the city.
Cassandra and Cameron were excellent guides. The tastings a great way to learn about the history and to enjoy the beauty of the library.
Great experience, wine and food. The staff was incredible and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed our tour and it was fun as well as educational.
Awesome experience! Great explanations and discussions on the history! Delicious pairings made the food especially the wagyu meatball pop!
Great experience - would do it again! The food and wine pairing was spot on. Good wine and excellent food prepared by a Food Network chef!! This was well worth the admission.
The wine was plentiful, the appetizers were good but one tiny bite. Doubling them would be appropriate. The Library restaurant is gorgeous and well worth a return trip.
Great tasting wines and food pairings. The explanations were interesting. The building and restaurant are beautiful.
We had a truly delightful experience at the Historical Tasting Tour at the Library Restaurant in Portsmouth. The generous pouring and flavors of wines were spectacular and food pairings made us realize how wine can accentuate the food flavors. The history of one of the most iconic buildings in Portsmouth provided a fascinating and engaging backdrop. It is worth the booking !
This was a side adventure from our Cruise ship. We went to the Library Restaurant for the Tastings Tour. Not only were the wine tastings delicious and generous, food was involved as well! There was an appetizer pared with a crisp wine, an small entre with a richer, deeper wine, and finally a dessert with a sweet wine. Well worth the price! Afterwards, we could take pictures and walk around in the restaurant for a bit before returning to the Cruise ship. The dining room was set beautifully and the flowers were gorgeous. We enjoyed the experience and learned about wines as well.
A fantastic tour led by people who love the historic surroundings of their building and want to share it, plus the craft of the chef, with visitors. The bites were delicious and well paired with generous wine pours, the rooms of the restaurant were lovingly detailed during each pour/pairing which processed through the building, and plenty of time was given between courses to ask questions and enjoy the opulent settings. We enjoyed it so much that we’re going back for dinner tomorrow night!
