About Fortune Bar
Fortune Bar is a welcoming neighborhood bar in Amesbury, MA, where good company, great drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere come together naturally. Located at 12 Friend St, it offers the kind of laid-back experience people return to again and again: a place with a jukebox, darts, pierogi, and a selection of satisfying snacks that make it easy to settle in for the evening. This is not a place built on pretense or pressure. There are no velvet ropes, no unnecessary formality, and no drink umbrellas trying to disguise the experience. Instead, Fortune Bar focuses on what matters most—a friendly setting where guests can feel comfortable, unwind, and enjoy themselves. The house rules help preserve that easygoing environment: no fighting, no cursing, and no personal checks, so everyone can share the space with confidence and respect. What makes Fortune Bar especially inviting is the balance it strikes between casual comfort and quality service. Guests consistently praise the bar for its fast service, excellent beer selection, and great cocktails, all of which help create a dependable destination for a night out or a casual stop after work. The menu goes beyond drinks, offering food, happy-hour food, spirits, wine, and beer, making it a flexible choice whether you are looking for a full evening out or just a drink and a bite to eat. Outdoor seating adds another layer of appeal, while dine-in and takeaway options give customers the freedom to enjoy Fortune Bar in the way that suits them best. With seating designed for comfort and a restroom available on-site, the bar is built around convenience as much as atmosphere. Fortune Bar also stands out for its welcoming accessibility and thoughtful planning. It includes a wheelchair-accessible car park and a wheelchair-accessible toilet, helping ensure more guests can enjoy the space with ease. Reservations are accepted, which adds convenience for those planning ahead, and payment is simple with debit and credit cards accepted. Backed by a strong 4.60 out of 5 rating from 69 reviews, Fortune Bar has earned a reputation as the friendliest bar on Friend Street—a place where locals and visitors alike can count on a warm welcome, a cozy and casual setting, and a consistently enjoyable experience.
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We were there for the US world cup game. We had a great day there talking with Zach the bartender. I was on vacation, I wish it was my local bar.
Great classic dive bar. They even have Jell-O shots
I think this place might have to be our next go to spot. Very affordable, very tasty and super nice staff. I should have taken a picture of the mac and cheese and kielbasa but it was too good to wait.
The best dive bar experience around. Good drinks, nice staff, fun jukebox music and darts, Great prices... What's not to love.
always love to stop by on the weekends, great crowd, super attentive bartender on the weekends. always pleasant, prepared, and makes a killer drink every time! 10/10 best bartender around!
Just a great dive bar that's local and Rob on the bar is the man.
Cold, award-winning macro-brew beer, well-curated but kinda ropey jukebox, attentive bartender, stand-up comedy, darts, well-poured Guiness and a Charles Bukowski inspirational quote chilling on the wall. You should be able to make a decision based on this. I can't wait to go back.
Straight to the point, great beer, no frills. If you want a $28 cocktail, look elsewhere. If you want a cold beer (or a jello shot), this is your spot.
Great bar, great staff, great jukebox, watch the games, play some darts & keno, good times… check it out
Good people, good drinks, and a good time. Fortune Bar has been, is, and will always be THE place to go for a good night and good memories. All of the bartenders rock.
