Pemi Public House

After a full day of hiking and chasing waterfalls, we were ready to swap trekking poles for cocktail glasses—and Pemi Public House hit the spot. The chilled vibes of Woodstock settle in just right when you’re lounging on their patio, sipping something cold and tasty after a day of exertion. We dove into the GoGo Bites—those deep-fried little nuggets stuffed with jalapeño, roasted corn, bacon, and cream cheese, all drizzled with BBQ sauce. They were dangerously addictive. I’m proud of myself for stopping at just one serving. (Okay, maybe two.) The grilled steak strips were… decent. A bit firmer than I’d prefer; they didn’t quite melt in the way my tired muscles were hoping dinner would. Service was a mixed bag. Not rude, exactly, but I could’ve used a few more smiles and kindness thrown in. Also — please, for the love of the cocktail gods — ditch the plastic cups. A proper cocktail deserves proper glassware. All told: go for the patio, the bites, the relaxed ambiance, and the post-hike chill. Just manage expectations on service and steak tenderness.

Had a great lunch at Pemi Public House. Great sunny deck and definitely a busy spot on the main drag. Service was very good and attentive. Great selection of local beers. The go go bites were the star appetizer. Really solid burger and good fries. Dog friendly patio too.

We discovered this place while exploring the White Mountains. They have a nice outdoor seating area, but on our day we had to fight the bees throughout our meal. I understand this is nature, but you may want to request indoors if you’re allergic. The food was good but nothing unique or special. However I will say the clam chowder was amazing. We had the sliders and a salad which my wife and I shared. We were greeted and seated promptly on this Sunday afternoon. Our waiter seemed a bit annoyed by my questions about the food/drink, but got me the answers. It’s a fine place for a casual lunch and has a bar though we didn’t have adult beverages.

Excellent food! We were passing through and stopped by unplanned, but are so glad we did. This may be one of my favorite restaurants in New Hampshire now. They were also dog-friendly and even had a dog menu! We had the Banh Mi - which was different from the typical banh mi I've had at Vietnamese restaurants; however, their spin on it was absolutely delicious. We also had the Pemi flatbread pizza and that was also amazing.

75 degrees and sunny in mid-September calls for lunch outside! Pemi has a big outside patio that overlooks Main Street. Exactly what we wanted. First greeted by the host, she graciously seated us with a view of the action on Main Street. Our server came over promptly and was attentive without being overbearing. What we got: - Lobster roll ($29 and comes with fries!) - Bahn Mi sandwich Both sandwiches came with a HEAP of hot and crispy fries. Up here in the mountains, you don’t expect to find lobster rolls, but Pemi’s was outstanding. Good portion of lightly dressed meat and a really good brioche roll. The Bahn Mi isn’t authentic; think pulled pork with a Vietnamese flair. It was great! Pickled carrots, cucumber, jalapeños, topped with micro cilantro, and a delicious sauce. Really a must-get. We were here for a quick lunch, but they also have a HUGE beer menu, all of which is on tap, I believe. Also, they have a $4 PBR! I have to knock a star off because all their plates, cups, and tableware are disposable. It would be 5 stars if they had reusable forks, knives, and dishes.

I’ve been coming up to the N Woodstock area for a few years, but this is the first time I’ve visited Pemi Public House - usually because it’s very busy every time I’ve passed by. Now I know why. The service was super friendly and attentive, the decor was fun, and the food was excellent. I had the shrimp and street corn entree. I was expecting 5 or 6 shrimp and a ton of street corn. Wrong. There must have been a dozen shrimp, creating a nice balance of shrimp to street corn. It was delicious. I’ll definitely go back.

This was just about the best meal I had during my stay in New Hampshire in the fall of 2025. The Grilled chicken sandwich was really good. Having to eat gluten free for health reasons, finding gluten free clam chowder and gluten free buns for sandwiches was the biggest highlight. One disappointment was not being able to have the hand cut fries as they are fried in a shared fryer, so those with gluten allergy or celiac are unable to partake in the fries. There weren’t many sides available for substitution, all of which seemed to include an up charge.

We had an awesome time at Pemi Public House! The staff were fantastic, super friendly and welcoming. The burgers were delicious, cooked perfectly, and the beer selection was great with plenty of excellent local options. It’s got a relaxed, friendly vibe that makes you want to stay longer. Definitely one of the best spots around for good food, great beer, and even better people.