Tough Tymes Grille & Pub

Tried this place for the first time with my family last night. My first impression was a little scared, (it gives off a bit of a biker bar vibe) but after sitting down and the waitress making everyone feel welcome, I realized it was actually a pretty cute place. (I’m a huge atmosphere critic so that’s a lot coming from me!) The food took a while but that’s understandable, it’s very small and a lot of people came in at once. The food was actually really good, a lot better than I was expecting! I had the tough tymes burger. Seems like a nice local place to get a drink and maybe play some pool. Everyone was very friendly.

Great neighborhood hangout staff is excellent. Bloop burger is out of this world. Come as a stranger leave as family

My husband and I stopped in on a whim for lunch. The place has a very dive bar-​esque feel and is definitely a locals hangout. But the staff was very nice and the food was excellent! We both had burgers and were very happy. The fries were especially good. Glad we took the chance on this place!

Best prime rib I’ve ever had! Small restaurant with pool table and bar. Local hangout feel. Surprised by the extensive menu. We had the slow-​cooked prime rib (I think only available on Fri and some Sat) which was done to perfection for each of us. One person had the seafood casserole which was also delicious and a generous portion. Wait staff was ffiend Ln y and efficient. I will definitely go back!

This review is based on Saturday breakfast.
Located along US 202/​NH 9 in Northwood, Tough Tymes Grill & Pub is a local roadside bar serving lunch, dinner, and drinks daily plus breakfast on the weekends.
The atmosphere inside has a relaxed setting. The one room bar has dim lighting, red painted walls with décor and features a full bar with counter seating, table seating, and booths, plus a pool table, digital jukebox, and Silver Strike Bowlers Club 2007 arcade machine.
As for the food, they serve up a variety of dishes including appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, steak, chicken, seafood, pasta, prime rib, and more. Specials posted on the board. The weekend breakfast offerings include egg dishes, 3 egg omelets (w homefries & toast), breakfast burritos, pancakes, French toast. sausage gravy & biscuits, and corned beef hash. They also have a children’s menu too! The prices here seem reasonable, most breakfasts $ 2.49-$ 7.69 and most dinners $ 7.99-$ 19.99.
The bar offers mixed drinks and several beers on tap including PBR, Bud Light, Budweiser, Coors Light, Sam Adams, Bass, and Guinness. Happy Hour Specials are offered Mon-​Thur 3PM-​6PM including half price drafts, plus 10 percent off your meal Mon-​Fri 11AM-​3PM.
On my way to Dover, I made a breakfast stop at Tough Tymes. I took a seat at an open booth and the bartender came over with a breakfast menu and offered me a drink. I ordered a hot cup of Folgers coffee ($ 1.59), which was brewed just right. I placed my breakfast order quickly, but it took about 20 minutes for the food to arrive since there was another table with five customers already there before me having breakfast. The cook in the kitchen rings a cowbell to signal the bartender to go get the food.
For breakfast, I ordered the Veggie Omelet ($ 5.25) with homefries and raisin toast, which was a good amount of food. The omelet was very good and well made, which was halfmoon shaped and blended with a mixture of green peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, & melted American cheese. The home fries consisted of tasty grilled & seasoned red skin potatoes. The raisin toast was buttered, but it was charred in a few places.
The service here was pretty laid back. I was also given a refill on my coffee before my food arrived. The bartender left me alone to enjoy my breakfast as she chatted it up with some regulars at the bar.
I would very likely return to Tough Tymes for dinner.
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