Located in scenic Candia, NH, we would like to introduce our family owned and operated businesses, including Candia First Stoppe Country Store, The Town Cabin Pub & Restaurant, The Barnyard Venue & Pavilion, & Ice Cream Shack - all located on the same 14 ac. property.
Inside each of our businesses (country store, two restaurants, ice cream shop and event venue) you'll find yourself at home with our relaxed country décor.
We are considered your One-Stop Shop for the surrounding communities of Candia, Auburn, Raymond, Deerfield, Hooksett, Derry, Manchester, and Chester and the traveling public along Route 101.
We offer all types of Convenience/Grocery Products, Gas/Diesel/DEF Fuels, Great Craft Beer & Wine Selection to amazing Grab & Go/Takeout Foods, Dine-in Meals at the Town Cabin Pub/Restaurant or Barnyard Venue, House Butchered & Marinated Steaks, Tips, Chicken in our Meat Case, Clothing/Souvenir Items, and much much more.
We are honored to be a gathering spot for the community, sponsoring and hosting local charities and events, including the Candia Cruise Night (every Thursday evening from 5 to 8 PM), where proceeds go directly to the Candia Volunteer Fire Department. We also are excited to hold Cornhole Tournaments (every Tuesday evening). These two events are held from April thru October.
The Town Cabin Deli/Pub/Restaurant offers 130 indoor seats that includes 28 bar seats. We have great tasting foods including appetizers, salads, soups, home-made meals, seafood, steaks, home-made desserts and enticing aromas of our award winning handmade pizzas and gourmet sandwiches, burgers, hand-cut french fries, hot dogs, fried chicken tenders and wings, lobster rolls and other comfort foods made for both sit down or take out.
The Barnyard Venue & Pavilion opened in 2022 is a one of a kind bar-restaurant-event facility with over 325 outdoor and indoor seats including for inside the climate controlled Pavilion. The venue features beautifully landscaped grounds and patios, firepit, music/singers; cornhole/bocce ball courts along with several flat screen televisions for customers to enjoy daily. Our New England food offerings includes Delicious Seafood, Chicken, Burgers, Salads and much more. We also offer 2 full serve bars on the premises. Whether it’s a rehearsal dinner, corporate outing, birthday party, shower, anniversary celebration, fundraiser, or any other special occasion, we would love to host it for you so that you can sit back, relax and enjoy your event!
Additionally, we feature the Ice Cream Shack open from May thru September on our Premises that serves New England based Richardson's hand crafted, quality ice cream.
Dunkin' Donuts is also located inside our country store for all coffee and breakfast food items.
We are proud to be voted the Best Truck Stop in NH in 2020 and years past according to Trucker's Path. We offer the highest quality Irving branded Gasoline, Diesel, and DEF products with high speed Fuel Pumping systems, and lots of convenient and free truck parking spaces for our truck/camper friends. We also accept the fantastic Irving Reward Card program for both at the Pump and In-store purchases.
We pride ourselves in quality, service, cleanliness, reliability, and promote a culture of respect for each customer and the community at large. We strive each day to serve you better and will take your suggestions and input to heart.
We think there is something for everyone to find and enjoy at our place!
Candia First Stoppe Country Store, The Town Cabin Pub & Restaurant, The Barnyard Venue, The Ice Cream Shack are easily accessible off Exit 3 on Rt. 101 (just a few minutes off Rt 93). Located at 285 Old Candia Rd, Candia, NH.
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We hope to see you soon!