Business Details
Experience Historic Charm at The Governor's Inn
The Governor's Inn has been a cornerstone of Rochester, NH hospitality since our founding. We specialize in creating memorable experiences through our dual restaurants, historic lodging accommodations, and premier event spaces. Our Spaulding Steak & Ale offers flame-broiled steaks, fresh seafood, and nightly happy hour specials in an atmosphere blending olde-world elegance with modern comforts. The Garage restaurant provides seasonal live music experiences May through October. Our property features lush gardens with gazebo ceremony spaces, a tented courtyard, and a grand ballroom capable of hosting weddings, corporate events, and celebrations of all sizes.Guests enjoy our 24-room inn with private baths, cable TV, and complimentary breakfast. We maintain year-round live acoustic music Wednesdays and seasonal weekend entertainment, complemented by trivia nights and pool room amenities. With over two centuries of combined staff experience in hospitality management, we ensure exceptional service across all our offerings.
Services
Dining Services
Lodging Accommodations
Event Hosting
Live Music Entertainment
Takeout Orders
Pool Room Access
Trivia Nights
Highlights and features
- We offer historic elegance with modern amenities in a landmark Rochester property
- We provide dual restaurant options with seasonal live music programming
- Our event spaces accommodate weddings and corporate functions up to 200 guests
- We maintain 24 rooms with private baths and complimentary breakfast service
- Our staff includes hospitality professionals with decades of local experience
Services
Dining Services
Our dual restaurants provide exceptional dining experiences with Spaulding Steak & Ale serving premium steaks, seafood, and daily specials. The Garage offers pub fare with craft beers during seasonal months. Both venues feature nightly entertainment, takeout options, and full bar service with local brews and classic cocktails.
Lodging Accommodations
The historic inn offers 24 uniquely decorated guest rooms blending period charm with modern comforts. Each room features private bath, cable TV, climate control, and high-speed internet. Complimentary continental breakfast is served daily, with room service available during restaurant hours.
Event Hosting
Our venue accommodates events from intimate gatherings to weddings of 200 guests. The property features multiple spaces including a grand ballroom, tented courtyard, and garden gazebo. Full catering services, AV equipment, and event coordination available for weddings, corporate events, and special celebrations.
Live Music Entertainment
Year-round live acoustic performances every Wednesday at Spaulding Steak & Ale. Seasonal weekend live bands at The Garage from May through October. Special holiday performances and themed music events throughout the year in multiple venue spaces.
Takeout Orders
Full menu takeout available nightly through our TOAST online ordering system. Featured daily specials and holiday meal options available for pickup. Catering services for larger groups and corporate events with advance ordering options.
Questions
What dining options are available at The Governor's Inn?
We offer two restaurants: Spaulding Steak & Ale serves steakhouse cuisine nightly, while The Garage provides seasonal pub fare. Both offer takeout via TOAST.
Can I book event space at the inn?
Yes, we host weddings, corporate events, and celebrations in our ballroom, courtyard, and garden spaces for groups up to 200 guests.
Are lodging reservations available online?
Room bookings can be made through our website or by calling our reservations line at 603-332-0107 during business hours.
What entertainment options exist at the property?
Enjoy live acoustic music Wednesdays year-round, weekend bands seasonally, trivia nights, and pool room access Friday-Saturday evenings.
Does the inn offer catering services?
Yes, we provide full catering for events on property and offer takeout/catering options for off-site gatherings through our restaurants.
Reviews (6)
Elle H.
Jun 08, 2022
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Great experience staying here. We stayed here for just one night as a pit stop to Acadia National Park driving from Ohio. We got caught in traffic and got in pretty late, and the staff was so accommodating. They made sure someone was there for us to check us in around 11pm. The continental breakfast is more grab-and-go style. They things such as muffins, bagels and coffee. The rooms were clean and beautiful. Would recommend staying!
Yup That'S. Me
Apr 07, 2022
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Rooms need to be updated, one owner has threatened employees before. Prices are high for as rundown as things are
Dawn
Feb 15, 2022
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I very much enjoyed my stay at the Governor's Inn. The staff was great, the rooms are beautiful and the food was good. I would definitely recommend staying here and it was great that they allowed dogs.
Rita Ellis
Jan 10, 2022
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We really enjoy when we attend a event at the Governor's inn/the garage. Food is always hot fresh and delicious. The all the staff is so friendly and professional. The facility is well kept and pleasant decor. Love this local owned and operated business. Always look forward to going there.
Betty Keegan
Dec 25, 2021
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I was completely embarrassed by one of your waitresses chasing us down in the lobby because she felt we didn't leave her the tip she deserved, had we done that she would have gotten less. We got there at 5 no one was there and we never left until nearly 8. Food was good but waitress was slow. I doubt we go back
Nathanial Pridham
Nov 22, 2021
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Just did a tour, rooms are huge and very nice. Common areas also very nice. Only complaint, no way to cook while staying here. No stove. not sure about microwave though. I forget if there was one
