When in or around Rumney, NH, I strongly recommend the Common Cafe/Tavern for a bite. I first frequented the Common Cafe in August of 2013. Having spent time in Rumney as a child I was familiar with the space as an antique store in the barn attached to a house on the Town’s Common. The rebirth of this old inn is inspiring. The food in phenomenal, and the hospitality equally as good. The proprietor, Brian, is an entertaining individual with a knack for conversation, and creating great food.

Some of the produce comes from the garden just outside in the yard. Dine on the outdoor deck, which overlooks the garden. Some of the food you may be consuming comes from that garden. This past Summer while back in NH, my cousin Nate took me back, this time for an evening bite at the Common. After flying in from WY, I was pleased to learn that they had begun dinner service. Upstairs from the Cafe a small bar and a few tables had been installed to create an intimate dining experience in the loft space of the barn. Wonderfully renovated in classic New England style. The pizza was just what my belly yearned for after being away from sea level for a year. There is just something about the dough you never quite achieve at altitude. There was a small selection of local brews on tap complimented by a variety of wines and liquors.

I have heard that they are also doing some live music a few nights a week, stop the the Common, you won’t be disappointed.

Located at 2 Quincy Rd. in Rumney, NH

Open Daily 7am to 4pm

The Tavern is open from Wednesday thru Sunday 4pm to 10pm

(603) 786-9908