How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.
— A. A. Milne

THANK YOU, EVERYONE!

When Book & Bar first opened its doors in 2012, the vision was for it to be much more than a bookstore, restaurant, and bar. If we could provide a unique and inviting space, and a welcoming atmosphere—fill the shelves with a variety of books to read and discuss, and serve great food and drinks—the effect on the community and culture of the Seacoast would be transformative.

For over a decade Book & Bar has been more than a business; it has been a home away from home for so many people: readers, writers, thinkers, drinkers, poets, and performers. We’ve played host to people from every corner of the world and from all walks of life: for their celebrations and ceremonies, tributes and tribulations, milestones and memories. In short, it's been a wild and wonderful run. 

It’s also been a labor of love, driven more by passion than financial gain. Sustaining the business posed its challenges and regrettably, the difficult decision to close has become unavoidable, and our last day of operation will be Sunday, January 28.

To each person who contributed to this journey—our dedicated staff, loyal patrons, talented performers, and the community at large—we owe an immense debt. Without your ardent support, warm smiles, your music and your conversations, Book & Bar would not have flourished. We extend to you our heartfelt gratitude.

Over the next couple of weeks we invite you to come in and celebrate with us. As ever, we’ll be here with great books, food, drinks, music, and people. See below for our current January event schedule and hours of operation (check our website – more events will be announced). 

We close this book with gratitude for the memories and look forward to new tales yet to be written.

JANUARY HOURS

Sunday & Monday: 11AM - 10PM

Tuesday: Closed (open 11AM - 6PM on Tuesday, January 23 for book sales only)

Wednesday: 11AM - 10PM

Thursday: 11AM - MIDNIGHT

Friday & Saturday: 11AM - 1AM


CURRENT JANUARY EVENT SCHEDULE


Saturday, January 13 @ 9PM: Karaoke Night (Free)

Sunday, January 14 @ 7PM: Maddoc Johnson Band w/moon.unit (Ticketed)

Monday, January 15 @ 7:30PM: Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic Night (Ticketed)

Thursday, January 18 @ 7PM: Beat Night (Suggested Donation)

Friday, January 19 @ 8PM: Tourist Attraction (Ticketed)

Saturday, January 20 @ 8PM: Taylor Marie Band w/Andrew Kavanagh (Ticketed)

Sunday, January 21 @ 7PM: The Lion Sisters w/Jim Prendergast (Suggested Donation)

Wednesday, January 24 @ 7PM: Singer-Songwriter Open Mic Night (Free)

Friday, January 25 @ 8PM: Stand-Up Night hosted by Jake Valeri (Ticketed)

Saturday, January 26, 1PM - 11PM: Hello, Goodbye: Send-Off Celebration (Free)

Sunday, January 27, 12PM - 5PM: Hello, Goodbye: Send-Off Celebration (Free)

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