Keene
Bars, breweries, and nightlife in Keene, New Hampshire
Keene, New Hampshire, home to Keene State College and once famous for setting a world record for the most jack-o'-lanterns in one place at its annual pumpkin festival, has a bar scene led by sports bars and pubs - BarFinder lists 28 venues here, with a real brewery presence too. Local spots like Bender's Bar and Grill and Waxy O'connors Irish Pub cover the classic tavern side, while Branch and Blade Brewing and Modestman Brewing bring a modern craft-beer scene. It's a small college-town bar scene with a real local brewing presence.