We just stopped for a cocktail before dinner Great service Very unique cocktails Well worth the stop read more

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UPDATE! Thank GOD they got over the weird, savory cocktails. I went in recently and it was fantastic. Yeah yeah I more or less trashed the place before because I had a hair across my ass over the cocktail that tasted like Thai food and hot dogs. I got over it. And, apparently, so did the bar staff. It is often very busy in the summer when so many people From Away are in town, so be ready to wait. That said, in my not entirely humble opinion, it's a good place for a cocktail or five. read more

We made a little pit stop for a quick drink before dinner, and the staff sat us right at the bar with a great view looking out onto the street. I loved the decor and overall vibe--it felt like such a fun place to stop in and relax for a bit. We ordered espressos and a Manhattan, and we also tried their house espresso martinis, which came with the cutest edible bird garnish! Such a fun little touch, and all of the drinks were delicious. Even though we were only there for a quick drink, I really enjoyed the atmosphere and would definitely come back for a longer visit. This would be a great spot for drinks before dinner or a fun night out! read more

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A cute speakeasy that was randomly playing a horror film in the back! Managed to snag two seats at the bar and the tenders were friendly and attentive. I got the Homeboy drink that was smooth and also has crushed captain crunch on the lime, which was interesting. It was nice but the drink wasn't anything that special in my opinion. Place is a vibe though! My only gripe with this place is that the singular bathroom smells like vomit. I even left the place and someone asked me about the bathroom, which is apparently known as the vomit-smelling bathroom. So beware about that if you need to go. read more

Blyth & Burrows - Homeboy - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

The drinks were really unique and delicious. We were able to find standing room on the patio for our party of 6. The service was good despite how busy they are. Overall great spot for cocktails! Would definitely recommend! read more

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Inventive and fabulous cocktails! Dark and cozy vibes with a nice front window. Great servers. Nice place for after dinner!

One of the best cocktails I've ever had - I got the one that the bartender said tasted like sesame noodles. We also got the pisco cocktail and a dirty martini which were both good. Amazing vibes in there as well - they were even playing Shrek! read more

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Went here our first night in Portland and the bar was slammed so the host showed us their speak easy. What a treat! I absolutely loved the vibe in there, dimly lit, specialty cocktails, and a good crowd. I ordered the capesized cocktail and it was awesome! Eating the banana garnish at the end was the ultimate treat! I liked this cocktail so much that I my fiancé and I came back the next night so I could get it again. The second time we sat at the bar up the stairs which was also a great experience! I'd definitely recommend this spot to anyone who appreciates a good drink! read more

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Another awesome Wednesday $1.00 oyster night at Blyth & Burrows. This time Emmaline & Olivia joined us. 48 oysters, 12 shrimp, 2 lobster rolls 2 jonah crab a mocktail, 2 wine & a regular cocktail. This time we had a table for 4 with cushions. I also brought in a cushion so my ass didn't get sore like it did last time sitting on a hard wooden stool. Our waitress today was not as engaging as our last waitperson from a few weeks ago. The hostess is awesome just as she was last time. The only thing that wasn't great were the Jonah crab; extremely small & not the best tasting. I have had great Jonah crabs in the past while living in Florida. See you next go around read more

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Did a New England trip from NYC and had this on our list as a primary spot to go because of Yelp. The original draw was their Wednesday Social where things like crab claws are on special, oysters are a buck a shuck and things like a punch cocktail are included too. We sat at the upper bar and our bartender was Taylor. You can tell she takes a lot of pride in every cocktail she makes. It seemed that she was working the service bar so making cocktails for the entire restaurant.. she took her time with those while also balancing making sure that the few people at the upstairs bar were all taken care of which is very hard to balance as a bartender myself, so well done! We ordered sooo many cocktails and so many apps. My FAVORITE was the Tom Yum cocktail, which was without a doubt the best cocktail I've had in my entire life.... and I don't give out that compliment easily. The Jonah crab clause were very tasty and fresh, oysters were super crisp and cold, but my favorite thing we ordered were the twin lobster rolls, which was an excellent price when this place isn't super cheap overall. The lobster roll was zippy, buttery, a perfectly toasted bun with the most light and refreshing lobster meat ever. The pretzel appetizer is actually huge. They came out super hot with a mustard dip and beer cheese sauce, which was lovely. The only thing that I would skip next time is the shrimp cocktail. I didn't really enjoy it because it seemed to be seasoned maybe with Cajun and placed on a grill quickly? I was just looking for more of a traditional shrimp cocktail that night but that's ok because they were still super fresh and high-quality. Ambiance couldn't have been more cute inside. Downstairs by the bathroom is another large room with lights and there's also a hidden speakeasy of their upstairs that we will pop into next time. Please go! read more

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Came here for a quick nosh before heading to nearby whale watching. The booths were comfortable and inner decor was really cool! Service was good. Pretty slim menu for lunch food but we did ok, still pretty interesting choices. The pretzel bites were so delicious and filling! I am still thinking about it, especially with the side mustard and beer cheese. My friend enjoyed her deviled eggs and my husband enjoyed his octopus salad. read more

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This is such a cool speakeasy with unique drinks! I got the fruit by the fleet which was so yummy and smooth. I love the fruit leather that it came with and the heart shaped pick. It was refreshing and a little sweet, while not being too sweet. My friend's drink was also very smooth and loved the captain crunch powder that was on the lime. The bartenders were all attentive and nice! I love the red light ambiance all around, and seating can get full fast. read more

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Just had drinks and a pretzel but cool spot with great service and cool atmosphere. I will be back for more food another day read more

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We arrived without a reservation and had to wait about 20 min. We went to Papi and had a beer. When our table was ready, we were treated to a surprise.... a table in the speakeasy. The service was on point. Drinks were spirit forward as we prefer and another bonus.. we were there on a Wednesday which means a buck a shuck oysters.., yes please. Cool vibe. read more

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WEDNESDAY OYSTER SOCIAL?!!! Yes, please!! Finally get a sitter, but it's only for a Wednesday? This is gonna be the best deal in Portland for a mid week date night! Normally kind of a semi-pricey place, but they definitely nailed this one. Great service, drinks and snacks. $1 oysters $1.50 shrimp read more

First visit upon recommendation from Luke's Lobster server for W buck a shuck happy hour. Already packed when we arrived at 4:30ish, but back " speakeasy" room opened up, and we met local friends who didn't even know about the place! Attentive staff who kept our beers filled and dozens of Arcadia (or Acadia?) oysters coming. Pretzel bites were great as well. read more

Came here for a drink with my brothers the other night. We came out on a Thursday. The rest of the street was DEAD but this place was PACKED. The vibes were great, good music and our server was very attentive, despite how many people were in the bar. We got a couple drinks - Big in Japan, S.B.N.T.S., and a mango mocktail. The Big in Japan was nice but I'm not a huge fan of coconut water so I ended up letting my brother finish it. I really enjoyed the S.B.N.T.S. though and thought it was really cool that they served their own bottled cocktail. I would definitely recommend this place if you're in town and looking for a fun spot to grab a drink! read more

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Blyth & Burrows is a perfect little cocktail bar in the middle of one of the best shopping streets in Old Town. We were lucky to walk in for some pre-dinner cocktails on a Saturday night and snag two seats at the top level bar. There's also outdoor seating on the street and even a little speakeasy hidden in the back, but with how popular this place is, I got the vibe it's always packed. Speaking of vibes: the atmosphere here is top notch. It's dark, cozy, romantic, and really well curated. Sitting at the bar turned out to be a great move so we could take advantage of all the great recommendations from the bartenders. We started out with some oysters (all perfect) and a round of cocktails. There's all kinds of flavor profiles to choose from, but we wanted to branch out a bit at a place like this so I went with the Ranch Marauder -- which is their take on a Ranch Water, but in a very literal and very refreshing way. It was all about the fresh herbal flavors, they even call it a "Voyage to Hidden Valley". My husband went with their Tom Yum Punch (yep, you read that right) which is a milk clarified gin cocktail that literally tastes like a bowl of Tom Yum soup in the best way possible. It paired perfectly with the oysters, but it's pretty impossible to describe. You just have to visit and try for yourself. If I was a Portland local, I'd be a regular for sure. Highly recommend! read more

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If there's one thing and one place you need to go for cocktails in Maine it is here for their tom yum cocktail. I'm still thinking about that cocktail weeks later. It tastes so clean, so perfectly balanced. I never knew tom yum could be a cocktail but it is perfection. The vibe is amazing as well. Must visit! read more

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This place was packed on Friday evening but we managed to get a seat outside at one of the bourbon barrels. I ordered the SBNTS (a carbonated tequila drink) and my partner ordered the Ship Captain Crew (a dandelion bourbon and rhum drink). Both drinks had fantastic flavors and lovely presentations. We heard a waitress mention the speakeasy located in the back. Look for the red light, open the door and there's another bar! It was pretty neat. read more

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My first stop for my long weekend in Portland a quick 2 minute walk from my hotel! Service was wow! From the hostess to my kind kind waitress Jess so kind! She was so helpful with picking out drinks and was truly just so personable! I sat at the window this rainy afternoon with my book, gorgeous drinks and an amazing playlist and had the best Thursday evening ever ! I got the SBNTS drink and the five second frenchie, both I was told are bottled in house and I truly loved them! So refreshing and the little bottles were fun! Great bar! read more

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Wow, these cocktails were delicious. We really just came for drinks before dinner, but it happened to be $1 oyster Wednesday, so we had some of those as well. Everything g was delicious and I'll be back for sure read more

What a cute bar this is. The atmosphere/ambiance is dimly lit and cozy/romantic type. There is outdoor seating as well. We were outdoors then it started to rain so we were able to get a table in the back of the bar. There was a small bar in the back and a bar in front. Cool place to come for drinks with friends. I had a gin and tonic and they sadly were out of my favorite type of gin but they had my second favorite. I would come back here and hopefully the service is not as slow as it was when we were outside. read more

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Super fun spot to grab a cocktail. We sat in the speakeasy bar which is hidden behind a bookcase. Great vibes and terrific staff who are attentive and friendly. Ordered a Manhattan and a Belgium White. Both tasty and well crafted. Belgium White had great flavor. Didn't get food. Just came for drinks and to checkout the speakeasy. Worth a stop! read more

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Creative cocktails, and delicious pretzel bites with cheese and mustard. The service was great and the environment was very cozy. They have outdoor seating, a bar and a few tables on the main level plus a second floor with even more seating . They pack a lot of seating into this intimate bar and restaurant. Would recommend especially for a pre dinner drink. read more

I wish we weren't visiting because this would be my regular spot! It's small inside but the place is beautiful. Our waitress was helpful in helping us decide on what drinks to get. And we got the clam dip which was really good, flavorful! A must if you're visiting Portland! read more

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We decided to grab a drink here when an afternoon thunderstorm changed our plans for exploring Portland. We found a nice spot at the bar. The place was quite busy, enough to make it feel trendy but not enough that you felt you needed to hurry up and go. I had the Sea Beast Takes a Lover which was amazing! My husband had the Ahoy Kernel! Inventive but not to his liking. Bartenders were friendly and helpful. Would definitely come back to try some more cocktails and food, as it was a great find. read more

Such a cozy place. It smelled of smoked pecan wood and in the drizzly cold outside, it was so inviting My martini was perfect-sharp, ice cold with briny olives that had a spice to them. Everyone was so nice-from the hostess to the server, a sweet young woman with a long dark braid. I'm describing her because I didn't get her name but wanted to give her a shout-out for giving us such good service. The charred oysters were ridiculous, smokey sweet and spicy. We had warm cookies with some type of milk jam that I can only say made it the best dessert I've had in a long time. Highly recommend. read more

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Great atmosphere for an evening beverage. Excellent selection of whiskey, scotch, bourbon and more. Both US and international choices. Jack was working the upper bar, very knowledgeable and talented mixologist. You'll be pleasantly surprised by the unique & classic nautical bar. I had the pretzel bites along with an old fashioned. Would have stayed longer but it was getting late for me on a work night. Stop in and you will enjoy this local establishment. read more

Blyth & Burrows - Pretzel bites with dips and a great mixed drink. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

It was worth every penny. It was a comfortable food and drink pub.. Good service, good drinks, good atmosphere, and good food. Good service, atmosphere, drinks, and food. Nice time. read more

love blyth & burrows! great appetizers and always a rotating drink menu which i appreciate! sometimes easy, sometimes difficult to get in here. finding the speakeasy is always fun! read more

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Food was decent. Got the grilled oysters. I was expecting oysters the size of baseballs like in New Orleans. But they apparently grow them small in Maine. Our oysters were the size of quarters with a kind of cornbread topping. Disappointing. The lobster rolls were good. The drinks were the highlight of the night, but I only got two cocktails when I gladly would have ordered more. Alas, the service was slow on the Sunday evening we went. Didn't see our server for 30 minutes before giving up on a third cocktail. read more

The best happy hour for oysters on Wednesdays in the entire state of Maine! Fresh and continual... also crab claws and shrimp... and a specialty punch that makes every down go down tasty! They're friendly... like the oysters!... late spring through early autumn get there when they open (4pm)... or you may not get a seat!! read more

hollllly shit. super happy to walk by on a wednesday for the wonderful specials !! the shrimp were so fresh! huge. delicious. amazing ! i had never had the type of crab claw before - i was a bit weirded out by the texture then i got in there and it was great ! the sauces were all fantastic. great service. beautiful space ! the basement is my dream living room. read more

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If you're in Portland you need to stop by and have a least one cocktail here at the recommendation of the staff. I need not say more. read more

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I had read up about Blyth & Burrows while making plans for my most recent trip to Portland - I'm a fan of cocktail bars and it looked like a cool spot. Our hotel was just down the block from here, and since we had some time before our dinner reservation we decided to stop in and check it out. Located in the thick of Old Port on Exchange Street, B&B serves up craft cocktails and food in an almost nautical-themed setting. The interior isn't large - the bar is front and center with additional seating in the back and COVID-style outdoor seating; we were given our choice of where to sit and decided on the bar. The nautical theme was apparent in the decor, but it wasn't too in-your-face which I appreciated. While cocktails are the star, they do have wine, beer, spirits, and a decent selection of food. We decided to start with a round and also order the onion dip to snack on. The cocktails are categorized by type/how they're prepared (clarified, carbonated, stirred, etc.). I got the Shore Leave which had citrus and coconut notes - it was really refreshing and not overly sweet. We got another round and I went with the Ship Captain Crew - this was really good too - refreshing and smooth. The onion dip was good, it tasted homemade and came with a good amount of chips. Service was great - we were taken care of by the bartender who consistently made sure we were taken care of. Overall, Blyth & Burrows is a total yes - great cocktails, the vibes were on, and it was the perfect reprieve after a long day. I would definitely return the next time I'm in Portland. read more

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This place is great. We had appetizers and drinks. Loved the atmosphere and. They were able to accommodate a party of seven in a great cozy booth. Would recommend. Definitely a drinks and appetizer place. We moved on for a larger meal. read more

Great little speak easy vibes! Sat at the bar at the perfectly timing because it got very busy around lunch time. Food was great and drinks were also so yummy! The bartender was personable and able to give good recommendations for Portland spots read more

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Such a nice interior with creative drinks! Got the basil and japan drinks and they were SO unique and SO good?? Don't even know how they made them clarified but sure- ill take it. Food looked good too but we didn't get any since we were stuffed. Like this place a lot. Pricey? Yes. But i would say worth it if you value a unique bev read more

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If I could have a perfect pre-dinner drink spot, this would be a top contender. The vibe is casual but dimly lit in the flirty way you want it to be. The drinks are a little out of my depth but in a way that makes me respect them even more. Every flavor balances each other out perfectly. I ordered an espresso martini and it had a hint of nuttiness to it. The pretzel bites and their complimentary sauces were amazing as well. Normally I'm always a beer cheese over mustard sauce girl, but this maple mustard gave the beer cheese a run for its money. I could go on forever but its a great spot, the staff were kind, and I'd go back. read more

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