This store has everything you need and it's so convenient for last minute meals. There's a variety…read moreof great quality products to choose from. Always a must stop for necessities when we are in the Scarborough area!

This is a follow up review to my complaint on the deli. It seems like the market has decided to…read moretake customer service more seriously in the deli. Upon my latest visit I was promptly greater at the deli counter and also received follow up prompts to make sure I had been helped. As always my sandwich was delicious which has never been an issue. I was also able to pick up the few essentials I was lacking in my pantry without having to make a trip all the over to the Hannaford. Once again I am happy this little market has come to Scarborough.

Had a little time to kill prior to a dinner reservation and there is no better way to spend it than…read moretrying a bit of wine. Que up Blue Lobster Urban Winery and enjoy a great spot to quench that wine thirst. I have to say was intrigued by the whole wine in the can scenario, but the selection does not disappoint and the atmosphere is enjoyable at this location. Staff was extremely friendly with quick service. Normally food truck supported and have some interesting night festivities from time to time (salsa night for example). Definitely worth checking out and enjoying a sip!

This place is super chill, especially on a Sunday afternoon when they have live jazz. We didn't try…read morethe charcuterie truck but we all liked the wine choices. Perfect for summer lyrical libations in this alcohol alcove of Portland. Despite being in cans, the friendly helpful bartenders will let you taste first, too.

I had such a fantastic experience at Cellardoor Winery in Portland. The establishment is very…read morespacious with ample seating for wine tasting and group events. As a nice added touch, there are games to play while sampling different wine flights. My friend and I did a selection of red and white wines for our tasting. There is food available to purchase and merchandise. Excellent and quality care regarding the staff. They went out of their way to answer any questions about the wine. We also took our time with the tasting and played games. We never felt rushed. It was a great way to spend a rainy Saturday. I particularly enjoyed the sparkling and white wines!

What an amazing find!! Hands down one of the best tasting rooms ever. Local Maine wine with a…read moreselection of noshes to complete your experience. Everything was spot on!!

I recently visited Sweetgrass Winery & Distillery and had a very enjoyable experience. One of the…read morebiggest draws was their $1 tastings, yes, just one dollar for a taste of their ciders, wine and spirits, which is really fun and makes sampling without commitment super easy. The service was great, our server, Courtney, was exceptionally friendly, helpful in guiding us through the selection, and made the whole experience relaxed and enjoyable. I want to note, as a point of context, that in September the production facility of Sweetgrass's main operation in Union suffered a devastating fire. Despite that, the Portland tasting room remains open and functioning, which is a testament to their resilience. On the tasting side the variety was solid, and the $1 price point made it easy to try a bunch of things. The ambiance is cozy and inviting. If I were to pick one improvement, I'd say the tasting pours felt a bit light compared to some other spots I've been to....not a complaint, just an observation given the price point and expectations. In all, Sweetgrass is a strong pick if you're looking for a laid-back, local winery/distillery stop in Portland with friendly staff (shoutout to Courtney) and wallet-friendly tastings.

Sweetgrass Winery & Distillery is a farm winery and distillery that opened in Union, Maine in 2005…read more It was founded by husband and wife Keith & Constance Bodine. Keith has been in the alcohol business since 1992, and he earned his MS degree in Food Science and Enology. Constance has been called the heart, soul and brains behind the business. She spends most of her time in the fields, gardens and barns that produce the various ingredients used for making their wine and spirits. Sweetgrass is Maine's first farm winery & distillery; using over 70,000 pounds of Maine-grown fruit and grain each year. The distilled spirits are hand crafted in old world tradition with a copper alembic, still capturing the full flavors of their gin, rum, and traditional apple brandy. A secondary tasting room and retail shop opened on historic Fore Street in the Old Port section of Portland in February 2014. In September 2025, a debilitating fire destroyed the Union facility. The Old Port location remains open, but the future of the Union location remains uncertain. My extended family and I visited Sweetgrass's Portland location this past summer while we were vacationing in Maine. While exploring Old Port, we walked past their window and I said, "Hey, this looks like a cool place!" We went inside and signed up for a tasting. For just $10, customers can choose any five wines, ciders or spirits to taste. The five that I chose included "Maine Hard Imperial Cider" (Dry Cider), "Blueberry Smash" (Semi-Sweet Dessert Wine), "Back River Gin", "Cranberry Gin", and "Apple Brandy". The latter was easily my favorite of the tasting, but unfortunately they had no more bottles for purchase. I plan on ordering some online in the future. I am so happy that I discovered the Old Port tasting room by chance. I felt really bad when I learned later on that the Union location burned down. I'm happy to hear that no one was hurt and I hope that they are able to rebuild.

A low-key, really great local spot! They have rhubarb wine that is brewed on site. My partner and I…read morereally enjoyed our flight of wine to try a wide variety. FYI: there's a good amount of parking and seating inside (though not really ideal for a group larger than 3.

**This is just a temporary update!***…read more I just wanted to send a little digital love to Eighteen Twenty Wines during the current state of the world. They partnered up with Mill Cove Baking and The Cheese Shop of Portland to put together these little wine, cheese, and cracker pairing care packages. I got one this weekend: the Piquenique (their strawberry rhubarb wine -- probably one of my favorite drinks in the state of Maine; it legit tastes like pie!) with goat cheese and salt crackers. I placed my order online obscenely late at night, and it was delivered directly to my door the next afternoon. I mean, that's pretty fantastic. It was a completely seamless transaction from the moment I clicked on their website to the brown bag on my porch! Thank you for being so innovative and adaptive during these times! I never thought we'd live in a day and age where Maine was fine with business owners coming to your house to drop off alcohol, but here we are and I'm all about it!

I have attended events here in the past including multiple beer festivals and had a great time at…read morethose. Recently though my wife and I came to our first concert at Thompson's Point. We came for the show that had DJO as headliner (that you may know as Steve Harrington on Stranger Things). Yes he is the singer of his own band if you were unaware. I think due to the huge popularity of Stranger Things helped make the show sell out extremely fast. Firstly, as many reviews mention parking, I do want to talk about it briefly too. I recommend not wasting your time attempting to park on site and find a side street or nearby place and walk here. Even if you pay for nearby parking it'll be cheaper and it will make leaving significantly easier as leaving can be a bottleneck. Alternatively if you do park on site after the show ends visit Bissell Brothers to kill some time to allow traffic to leave. Concert wise unfortunately weather was not the best during beginning of the night. The shows are rain or shine and really only cancel if thunder/lighting are causing potential danger. Thankfully they do have the covered pavilion if it is raining. Also for a venue they have many porta potties available in so called "Toilet World". They also have a good variety of food trucks available (shout out to my favorite Iron Clad Eats). Then despite the sell out show they had so many bartenders that there was never much longer than a wait of one or two people in front of you. Drink prices like all concert venues are overpriced but expected. For non-alcoholic drinks check out the food truck options instead for a possible lower price. Music wise and sound quality were good and DJO put on a good concert. Didn't really know the opening band called Pond but they were solid too. Overall worth seeing a concert some time at Thompson's Point especially if the weather is more ideal. Beautifully located by the water with some fantastic views as the sun goes down.

I have to be honest - I felt very let down by my experience visiting Thompson's Point. I had heard…read moregreat things about the concert venue, and was excited to go when my boyfriend surprised me with tickets. We packed a blanket and drove an hour up from Portsmouth, after reading online that many people bring blankets or chairs. We arrived a full hour before the concert and waited outside with some others. What we saw when we arrived was surprising to say the least. While many venues that have designated areas for blankets and chairs are on some sort of hill, Thompson's point was pretty much a flat field. The blanket and chair area was surrounded by metal barricades that blocked the view of the stage - if you could even see at all! Due to the lack of slope and large standing area in front of the blanket area, if you choose to bring a blanket or a low chair, you WILL be looking at people's backs all night. YOU WILL NOT SEE THE STAGE. I was unaware of this and never in my life have been to a concert venue where the stage was not visible for more than half of the audience. You might be wondering, "why didn't you just stand?". My boyfriend and I are fortunate to be able bodied young people and while we could have stood, we didn't really want to and that should be fine for a venue that supports blanket and chair use. Not to mention that I am not very tall and cannot usually see when standing in the crowd of a concert, so it would have been less comfortable for the same experience. However, it's important to remember that there are many people who cannot stand for long periods of time and paid the same price as those standing in the front for their ticket. They want to see the stage too! And they deserve to see the concert they pay for, just like anyone else would. Not to mention, much of the audience did not adhere to the defined sections. There were people standing EVERYWHERE - on the sides of the sections, in between the standing and chair sections, and to be honest, it made me feel unsafe. Certain areas are meant to be walking lanes, for safety purposes like if there was a fire or other emergency. Other outdoor venues, BankNH pavilion for example, do not allow people to stand in the aisles, which is a perfectly reasonable rule. I do not understand why this type of safety is not enforced at Thompson's point. Additionally, the parking situation here is unfortunate. There is not even close to enough parking for the venue, so we had to pay $40 to park in the lot of some sort of doctors office. It feels odd to me to have such a large venue without much of a plan for parking. In short, I would not go back here. Their blanket and chair allowance is misleading, as no one in those sections can see the stage. This is not a well designed concert venue and its management should have some serious discussions about what can be done to allow a pleasant experience for ALL audience members, not just tall ones who want to stand. The one star is only there because the sound quality was good.

best 21+ cruise/ tour in the greater portland area by far. Both Joe and Pete have been fantastic,…read moreesp after bad trips with other companies. It was refreshing to have professional knowledge in a comforting setting!

Had an absolutely amazing time through Maine Brews Cruise! Our safety was considered at all times,…read moreand the locations chosen were top notch venues! Learned a great deal about the world of craft beer, and considering we are from Wisconsin, that's a pretty big compliment! The hosts at each location were informative and friendly, and I couldn't recommend visiting them more! Relaxed and laid back and fun! Do yourself a favor and book a tour with them!

Great atmosphere and the staff is always friendly and eager to tell stories of old. We originally…read morebegan going to the winery in Lincolnville and we were so excited when the o e at Thompson's point opened! We've now been regulars there as well. It's wonderful when the atmosphere, the wine and the service are excellent!

Always a treat. We don't live in Portland but we imagine it is such a gift to have a neighborhood…read morewine shop with a carefully curated selection of wines. This is one of the few places in Portland we try to visit every year when we visit and we're never disappointed. The tasting menu is always great and the owner is delightful, offering thoughtful notes on each of the wines. A great place to get out of the heat and relax during the summer. Definitely stop by!

Had a lovely Galicia Spain wine flight (can also make alterations for other wines on the menu if…read morepreferred) with thorough explanations provided for each wine and the process involved for creating the wine and mixture based on the region. Intimate lowkey atmosphere with peaceful music for a quiet speaking ambiance, absolutely will recommend to others on their visit to Portland!

Amazing store. We popped in for some fish, but came away with wine, cheese, and some other goodies…read more They have specialty items that are not found anywhere in Portland. This was like being in a bigger city! The cheese bar was open, and we were served a few delicious cheeses with full explanations. We of course ended up buying cheese to go with the wine we were not planning on purchasing. Then I found the wine, wow, what a selection. These are not the supermarket wines, these are excellent selections made by people that know what they are buying. Something unique, delicious, and bold. I loved it. It was pricey, but the service was excellent (until we went to the fish counter - maybe a bad day?). But everyone else in the store was very helpful, kind, and were smiling. The prices were a bit high, but the location is pretty, well organized, clean, and again - very helpful staff.

Amazing selection of fresh fish, frozen specialty proteins (like way steak), huge wine selections…read moreand cheese. George and staff very pleasant and accommodating. A nice find. Will return.