The Wilder

Portsmouth, NH

Gastropub Design

A handful of modest design features make an outsized impression at The Wilder, where the challenge was to revitalize the dated architecture and interior fit-up at a former British pub, setting the scene for a new restaurant concept.

 

The addition of oversized windows at the second-floor space’s southwest corner and removal of a drop-ceiling create a sense of openness for guests, as well as a greater connection to the surrounding historic downtown. Opened in November 2017, The Wilder features American gastropub-style cuisine in an unstuffy—but still sophisticated—setting. 

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The Wilder Portsmouth Cocktail Bar 1
The Wilder Portsmouth Cocktail Bar 2
The Wilder Portsmouth Bar Seating
The Wilder Portsmouth Bar Seating 2
The Wilder Portsmouth Dining Area
The Wilder Portsmouth Second Floor Landing and Reception
The Wilder Portsmouth Bar Detail and Downtown