Markey's Lobster Pool in Seabrook, NH Is for Sale

One of the best-known seafood shacks in New England is on the market.

According to a source, Markey's Lobster Pool in Seabrook, NH, is for sale, with an article from seacoastonline.com confirming this, indicating (via a sales brochure given by the commercial division of Keller-Williams Real Estate) that the owner of the dining spot is looking to retire. Markey's is often mentioned in the same breath as Brown's across the street, with both being landmark seafood restaurants known for their lobster rolls, fried clams, and more.

Markey's first opened its doors back in 1971.

The address for Markey's Lobster Pool is 420 NH-286, Seabrook, NH 03874. Its website is at https://www.markeyslobsterpound.com/

[February 6 update: While there are no updates on any pending sale, it does look like Markey's remains in operation, with its website saying that it plans to reopen for the season on weekends only starting February 13 (weather permitting).]

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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Brown's Lobster Pound in Seabrook, NH, Reopens After 2017 Fire

by Marc Hurwitz

A decades-old mainstay for seafood is open once again more than a half year after a fire shut the place down.

According to a Facebook post from the restaurant, Brown's Lobster Pound in Seabrook, NH, has reopened, with the note saying that they were open over the weekend and will also be open this coming Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with regular hours apparently on the way starting Friday, April 13. The post from Brown's goes on to say "Thank you all for well wishes and support during this very difficult time. We ask that you be patient as we are dealing with new equipment and trying to get back into the swing of things. We can't wait to see you all for another great season!!!!"

Last August, Brown's suffered major damage from a fire that destroyed the kitchen and the rear of the building, with the dining room also suffering smoke and water damage. The restaurant--which first opened in 1950--had hoped to open late last month but the opening date was pushed back due to bad weather and delays in the delivery of equipment.

The address for Brown's Lobster Pound is 407 Route 286, Seabrook, NH, 03874. Its website can be found at http://brownslobsterpound.com/

[Earlier Article]
Brown's Lobster Pound in Seabrook, NH Closed After Fire

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Brown's Lobster Pound in Seabrook, NH Closed After Fire

A decades-old institution for seafood is closed after being hit by a fire, and it is not known when it could reopen.

According to a post from NBC Boston, Brown's Lobster Pound in Seabrook, NH, suffered major damage from a blaze early this morning, with the kitchen and the rear of the building being destroyed by the fire and the dining room having smoke and water damage. The Facebook page for the seafood shack simply says that it is looking to reopen "as soon as possible" while it also hopes to take part in the Hampton Beach Seafood Festival, which takes place September 8-10.

Brown's, which first opened in 1950, is one of New England's best-known seafood restaurants, and it is often mentioned in the same breath as Markey's, another longtime seafood shack that is located across the street.

The address for Brown's Lobster Pound is 407 Route 286, Seabrook, NH, 03874. Its website can be found at http://brownslobsterpound.com/

[September 1 update: The New Hampshire Union Leader states that Brown's Lobster Pound remains closed after the fire, but it will be able to take part in the Hampton Beach Seafood Festival next weekend. The article also says that the restaurant hopes to reopen in mid-to-late October if all goes well.]

[March 8, 2018 update: WMUR says that Brown's Lobster Pound plans to open on March 23, even after a scare during last weekend's storm when it was hit by flooding.]

[March 22, 2018 update: A new Facebook post from the place mentions that tomorrow's opening date has been pushed back because of the bad weather and delays in the delivery of equipment.]

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