Welcome to the Best of NH

Since 2000, New Hampshire Magazine has polled and published the picks of its readers and editors in categories that range from best cupcakes to best martini to best antiques shop and everything in between.

Voting in these categories takes place each year, starting in mid-January. Our online-only ballot is the best way for readers and customers to recognize the best of the best that the Granite State has to offer.

Our annual Readers’ Poll and Editor’s Picks all lead up to the state’s biggest celebration, The Best of NH Party, which is held annually each summer.

2025 Best of NH voting

Voting has now ended. The ballot was open January 17 through March 17, 2025.

Thank you to the more than 10,500 people who cast ballots this year! More than 155,000 votes were tallied across 200+ categories.

2025 Best of NH Party

Our annual Readers’ Poll and extensive list of Editor’s Picks all lead up to the state’s biggest celebration, the Best of NH Party.

The Best of NH Party 2025 returns to Flag Hill Distillery and Winery on Thursday, June 26 for sampling New Hampshire’s best food and drink while enjoying the sounds of Mica’s Groove Train. The event will be an elegant tent and garden party celebrating the best the state has to offer at one of NH’s most beautiful local treasures.

We can’t wait to party with you!

Thursday, June 26, 2025
General admission: 6-8 p.m.
Early access: Starts at 5:30 p.m.
Flag Hill Distillery and Winery
297 North River Road
Lee, New Hampshire

Tickets:
General Admission: $55 early bird through April 15, $65 starting April 16
Early Access: $85

Early Access: 5:30-6 p.m.
What’s included with this ticket: Get in a half hour early and enjoy a cocktail courtesy of On The Rocks as well as a swag bag (bags are limited to Early Access guests). Then, join general admission and enjoy live music, entertainment as well as food and drink sampling.

General Event: 6-8 p.m.
What’s included with this ticket: live music, entertainment and all-you-care-to-enjoy food and drink sampling.

Sampling Restaurants and Participating Vendors

Get your taste buds ready for delicious food and drink sampling from the following participating restaurants and sponsors. (Please note: this is not a comprehensive list of all event participants. We will add to this list as new restaurants sign on board.)

Interested in sampling? We’d love to have you! All past and current Best of NH food and drink winners are invited to sample. Please reach out to Paul Milone for more information.