New development features a blend of restaurant, entertainment, and upscale event space Duprey Hospitality has unveiled Arts Alley, a project that celebrates the redevelopment of the area adjoining the Bank of New Hampshire Stage on South Main Street in downtown Concord. With an expected completion date of April 1, 2025, the facility — designed and built by PROCON — will bring restaurant, entertainment and upscale event spaces into downtown Concord.

The first floor of the project will feature a retail condominium housing The Friendly Toast, with a 5,000-square-foot venue space for corporate and private events on the second floor that can accommodate up to 150 guests.

“Our experience at the Grappone Center shows there’s a demand for additional meeting space that offers a high level of service,” stated Pam Bissonnette, COO of Duprey Hospitality. “This will allow us to expand our offerings in the central New Hampshire region. We think this will be a premier event space in central New Hampshire, complemented by fun dining and entertainment venues.”

The third floor will house the South Main Street Surfer Bar, an outdoor entertainment space featuring a rooftop deck, fire pits, a bocce court, and a repurposed Airstream rebuilt as a full-service bar.

Behind the main building, the courtyard will host a 1942 Silk City Dingman Diner, owned by the late Michael Dingman, a renowned New Hampshire businessman and philanthropist.

The original 1854 Norris Bakery and Homestead Stabile Building will be preserved and transformed into “Duke’s,” an upscale Nashville-style bar and restaurant.

“This project is designed to work in complement with the other arts venues in Concord,” added Bissonnette. “Our team is very excited about what Arts Alley will bring to downtown Concord.”