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Walter's Basin Pub or the Basshole Pub

859 US Route 3, Holderness, NH
Ranked #2 of 4 restaurants in Holderness
4.0 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Cuisines: American
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Springfield, Vermont, United States
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

The staff was friendly and the food was good, lacked some flavor. Overall it was a good meal. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Had full bodied fried clams, sweet potato fries with cider maple syrup for dipping and Cole saw. Everything was fresh and prepared upon order. Love every bite. More

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LHemy
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

We enjoy this place so much and go back regularly. Not only is the food very good, but we love to get a table and watch boats coming and going on Little Squam lake. More

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Plymouth, New Hampshire
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

Nothing like a burger, a beer, and fries among friends. This place has good food, great atmosphere, and affordable prices. Bring the kids, bring your appetite...and enjoy! More

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Hopewell Junction, New York
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

I didn't expect much, and boy did they deliver. Just went in for a couple of beers and appetizers. Surprised that they did not have any local beers, and more surprised when the appetizers tasted like they were purchased from a member's warehouse club. Shame on them. More

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boston, MA
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

Just to add that Walter's has a Mexican night on Thursday and it's great. The chef is good at all times (the fried oysters back in the shell with aoli rock) but the Mexican fare is really really good-burritos, you name it. Big portions and delicious. kick to it. The music on Thursdays is very good as well, really a... More

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Sanbornville, New Hampshire
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011

The view of Squam Lake from the dining room is great! The water was alternately still as glass and sparkling in the sunlight while we had lunch. The proximity to the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center was super convenient. The service was fine, our waitress was perfectly nice. My aunt's clams were "good' but nothing to scream about. Are you... More

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boston, MA
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2011

The pub at Walter's is a wonderful, lively, friendly place, filled with locals and authentic down home NH food and atmosphere. The views on two side are lovely, with views of little Squam lake on one side, and the marina on the other where Henry Fonda filled his boat in the movie On Golden Pond. The bartenders (there's a guy... More

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Crowborough UK
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2011

We ate here twice. The second time was only because our preferred restaurant had had a fire! First night was bouillabase fish stew. Good fish but ridiculously over-spiced and as hot as a curry. Ruined the meal. The waitress offered to change the meal but I always feel bad about that if it is not actually inedible. When I told... More

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belfast, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

The food at Walters was very nice. We ate there on two evenings then had drinks in the bar later. The staff are very pleasant and the service was good. More

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