This spot is so fun and I had no idea there was something like it in Portland!! Came with friends for her birthday drinks and the vibe was so so cool. It really feels like you're in a dungeon or dark castle inside and there's surprisingly a lot of seating (indoors and outdoors). We were able to snag a booth indoors. There's candles everywhere which really add to the ambiance. The servers were attentive and fast and it was nice that they came to the tables to take our drink orders. We just got espresso martinis, which were pretty good. I'd definitely come here again to try the other drinks and enjoy the vibe! read more

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Came here for after dinner drinks with some friends. We sat outside in the back area and it got pretty crowded. The person helping us seemed to be very overwhelmed with all the people that were in the back area. I and another friend got mocktails and our other friends got real drinks. The inside of this bar is cool but kinda scary feeling. Feels like you are in a basement or a dungeon. It's dimly lit in the inside area. And has candles in the middle of the place with wax dripping down. The bathroom is kinda spooky too. And the sink you have to use a pedal and I could not figure out for the life of me how to get colder water to wash my hands. The water was super hot. I may want to come back here and try an actual drink and maybe experience the inside atmosphere. This bar is below and the restaurant called Roma Cafe. read more

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I came in on a Sunday night for a quick dinner. I was able to get a seat at the bar. Hot tip, there is trivia on Sundays if you're into that! It was fun to listen and seems like there are a lot of regulars. I ordered the smashburger and fries and they were on point. Fries are hand cut and the burger was the perfect amount of greasy. I also got a cucumber mocktail that was very tasty! read more

Bramhall - Smashburger - Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

Ambiance is crazy fun. Almost like a speakeasy- in the basement. A Happy Meal is a domestic beer and a well liquor shot. read more

Bramhall - Manhattan - Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

I thot the drinks here were alright! I got the banana sidecar, which was p good but not my fav (also i need to stop getting bourbon cocktails and this is a reminder to myself to do that) read more

Bramhall - Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

Terrible service last Sunday night. Me and my party of 4 were all off put by our server. We sat outside and ordered a round of cocktails. When the server brought out the tray of drinks my espresso martini severely spilled (no exaggeration I lost a 1/3 of it). All the server said was "ooo messy" as he handed it to me. No apology, no clean up, no offer to get me a full drink. When the server came by we had to ask for napkins to clean up the mess he handed us. Also had to ask for water. The inside of the bar looks great & maybe if you sit directly at the bar you can enjoy the craft the bartenders work so hard to make. Real bummer cuz I love a good speakeasy. read more

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If I lived in Portland, Bramhall would definitely be my haunt. Shotgun review: - Seriously neat interior* - Cheerful staff - Reasonably priced cocktails - Live Laugh Late Nite food menu with good fries - Rotating drink specials - Excellent music** *The pictures speak for themselves. It feels medieval & dark & exciting & punk & cool & mysterious all at the same time. I also loved some of the smaller unique features like the pedal operated sink. **I like to think of myself as the human Shazam. I have a ridiculously large catalogue of music in my brain (that music degree was good for something, right?) but I found myself not knowing quite a few songs that were playing in Bramhall that I really wanted to know. I even brought out the actual Shazam to find out. Whoever was on the aux was killing it - Cool, modern music that heightened the punk feel of the bar without taking away from the archaic vibe. read more

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oof. This place has changed hands so many times, and unfortunately it's on another downswing. The food is ... bad. Like, bad. Don't waste your time. The bar manager was great, but he left! The turnover here is insane. Something has gotta be going wrong. I'll come for an overpriced beer and a Wednesday whiskey pour, but that's about it... oof. read more

We stopped in the late afternoon just for drinks, and I wish I had time on the trip to return for some food. The place is dark, but as other reviews mention, in a good speakeasy vibe way. They have a good selection of whiskeys and bourbons. The bartenders were welcoming and had connections to Arizona, where I live! Their version of the black Manhattan and the boulevardier were a perfect welcome to Portland. I hope to return. read more

Bramhall - Their version of a Black Manhattan - Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

Went here for dinner and trivia night. Great food and cocktails, really loved the atmosphere.

Really good late night menu. We got the smash burgers, garlic Parmesan wings, fries and the waiter gave us a complimentary dessert which was so sweet! I loved the dark lit room, kind of vibes Game of Thrones vibes. The music was really good as well! read more

If Bramhall has no fans, I'm dead. When I responded "My favorite bar, actually--it's sort of like a medieval dungeon--but in a good way," to my neighbors asking me where I had just come back from on a Friday night, it sure raised some eyebrows. Let me explain. Bramhall is located out of the way of the hustle and bustle of Congress Street just below Roma Cafe (another diamond in the rough). Just down a short flight of worn down stone steps lies a subterranean speakeasy perfect for bibliophiles, those who prefer their coffee black and their whiskey neat, and people (such as myself) who prefer to enjoy a few cocktails under the cover of darkness, add a touch of candlelight. Blyth and Burrow's quieter (in my opinion, better) cousin, Bramhall has a small menu that is seemingly endless and somehow contains all of my favorite foods and drinks. At this point, the amount of times I've ordered Rickety Cricket (think: if a Thin Mint and the Cookie Monster had a baby, and that baby was liquified and poured into a glass I am proud to post on Instagram) is frankly embarrassing. The Hemingway Daiquiri is also worth a try. I would speak to their other drinks, but the grip that Rickety Cricket has on me is unreal and must be the work of witchcraft. Speaking of witchy, Bramhall's staff are my favorite--they all have an inherent suaveness and 'coolness' about them that can only be described as Salem-chic. Not to mention, they are incredibly attentive and thoughtful. One of the servers offered to put in my food order before the kitchen even opened, just because. My go-tos are the Hand Cut Fries (Truffle Style) and Mac n' Cheese. Truly the perfect pairings and portions to accompany my cocktails! The interior is expertly done. A mixture of brick and stone walls are lined with half-melted candles and industrial pendant lights. Harry Potter fans: I find it to be reminiscent of Diagon Alley. Long live Bramhall!! read more

Bramhall - Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

Outstanding burger, but I have to separate Bramhall into the "Good" category instead of "Great" primarily because the burger was practically the *only* item we were able to order. Two other menu items our party had in mind were not available. An additional recommendation to the location -- vary your music. The volume was kicked up a notch, which itself is a non-issue for me, but it does get tiring if the genre of the soundtrack never deviates from the same late 2000s emo power punk. I'm sure this is all dependent on the crew working at any given point, and this is my own personal taste -- I wasn't crazy about that music when I was in high school, and I'm still not crazy about it now. The actual bones of the building are super cool, though. I liked the space a lot. read more

This place is so cute! The ambiance is amazing, it really feels like you're in a cozy cellar or speakeasy. The cocktail list is extensive and they are all delicious. One of my fav things about the beverage menu here is that there are several super affordable domestic beers here ($4ish) so you can enjoy it on a budget. A lot of cocktail bars around Portland don't have anything u set $7, so we definitely appreciate that. Absolutely check this place out if you're in the area! read more

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I wanted to love this place because the atmosphere, music and hostess were all terrific, but the bartender ruined it. No one was behind the bar for a while when we first sat down. After finally bringing our drinks, the bartender disappeared to the other end of the bar and kept his back to us the whole time. I would have ordered another drink, but we decided to leave due to the lack of attention. My husband finally handed the bartender his card, thinking it would be quick and easy, and we were charged $85. The bartender said he mixed up our tab with the people next to us. The bar itself isn't huge, so it should be easy to keep up. Again, so disappointing because I wanted to love the place. read more

Very cool vibe and nice cocktails. Sit by the candles if you can. Caters to a younger crowd.

Very disappointed! We live nearby and always loved this spot. But tonight we went and of course there was a wait which is no problem. They took our number and never called us. So we made our way back to check in and still a wait. Then we ordered and my husbands meal came up, he waited and I told him to go ahead and eat and my order never came. We asked to get it to go and two different people brought two things and one person took back the order! Never I'm sorry or anything!! read more

Such a cool speakeasy tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, you wouldn't know it was there. Great vibe, gothic esk with fun music, good bartender and plus points for late night "dark bar" when it is only lit by candles! read more

This was my favorite bar and cocktail that I had during my entire trip in Maine. The basement ambience with dim lighting and candles was amazing. Staff was friendly and prompt during our visit. The innovative cocktail list, along with traditional drinks is sure to please all types. I loved my tiki drink and the smoke penicillin was unreal. This is a MUST if visiting Portland. read more

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Stopped here for a drink the other night. Such a cool and cozy speakeasy vibe. The atmosphere here is like no other. They have a pretty big bar and very neat decorations. The drinks are great and the service is good as well. I have never had their food but would come back to try it. A great fall, and winter bar! read more

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Never seen such a dark yet inviting place. This one truly lives up to its speakeasy status. Interesting but non-threatening menu & some crazy cocktails too. We stuck to the Allagash. Sunday Night Trivia? Yup. We loved it, wish we lived closer by. This will be a regular stop for us when in the city fo sho. read more

Good bar program, nice speak easy / dive atmosphere and the best fried cheese in town. The rest of the menu is good too. This is a very laidback spot to have drinks with friends and get some snacks. Never have done a full meal but I've ordered enough of the menu to know i could. It shares a kitchen with Roma cafe upstairs (which is also quite good) so the food is better than most dive bar faire. read more

Stopped in on a Monday evening for a quick bite. I got the buffalo wings and my fiancé got the smash burger. For pub food, both were tasty, though the wings could have been a little crispier and my fiancé's burger could have used salt. However, the salt and vinegar fries and accompanying sauce (an aioli or sorts) were AMAZING! We didn't try any cocktails but they looked good. Service was great, and the music and ambiance were fun too. Would be a cool late night spot or if you're out with a group of friends for a few drinks. read more

Bramhall - Kitschy menu items + descriptions - Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

OK drinks and food; disappointing service. Visited this establishment for possibly my 25th time, and sadly this time a gaggle of the staff(and friends?) were preoccupied over in the corner of the bar socializing and loudly chatting amongst themselves, while leaving us patrons waiting over 30 minutes before checking about a second drink or food (which we were interested in). This was 10:30-12pm and the place was nearly empty so I don't understand the delays. Next time they should hold social hour off-site so we don't feel like an imposition OR install some beanbag chairs and a N64 so we can all be on the same page. read more

We went for drinks and a light dinner. Loved the atmosphere, really chill and fun. Dirty Bird drink was good. read more

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Are you wantin' a dive with great mixologists, tasty food, and a friendly atmosphere? I hate recommending this place to you because I don't want people to know about Bramhall. Honestly, it is almost unspoiled for a trendy lil' hip place. The beer and wine and other rare beverage selections are always enjoyable. Then the cocktails are always exciting, and I will be able to find something or four I want to drink. Luckily my favorite moderately priced hotel is nearby, some I can bumble my way home. The food man! The food is always got something experimental, and there is always a diametrically opposed choice to make to stuff my tipsy face with. Yes, a bunch of it is fried, but the ingredients are farm-to-table. I often have a couple of good conversations with the bartender and then some locals sitting next to me. This is the bar that the servers in Portland go to after their shift. They won't tell you that unless they are sitting next to you at the bar. Of all the dives I have been in worldwide, this place has some of the best personalities of any dive. They used to make live music, which is rare nowadays. Now, if you're a wallflower, that's fine; you find it fun to be in a vaulted ceiling speakeasy space with raw brick reflecting the atmosphere all around you. There is some funky-dunky lighting, just saying. Hey, want a romantic little nook to have the two of you settle into? You can get this here too. They have an outdoor seating area on warm days, I think there's a fire out there sometimes (TBD???), but I come to hang at the bar and soak in the ambiance and a fair amount of good liquor. I'm not done with this place. The sign is hard to recognize! So miss it and make me happy, so there is more for ME! MINE, MINE, MINE! read more

Bramhall - Purple Pond non-alcoholic (butterfly pea tea and lavender lemonade, corrupted with gin. Heaven!) - Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

This is the place to go for a night out with friends or a date night. It's atmosphere is incredibly unique and I'm here for it. The food has always been good and the drinks are delicious as well. Staff are a blast and make your dining or night of drinks a fun experience. My only negative remark would be this: boy do I miss taco Monday. For quite some time, Monday night became a tradition for myself and a couple of friends - go eat tasty tacos, alongside a shot and a beer (usually a Tecate). It became a tradition and we loved it. We'd be refreshing Facebook all day waiting for that nights taco special to be posted. Whoever saw it first would screenshot it and relieve the rest of us from the suspense. Then the taco Monday special went away. But Covid hit and life changed. Businesses had to change too. It happens. I now understand the sentiment of Jenny Han "maybe really, really good things aren't meant to last for long; maybe that's what makes them all the more sweet, the temporariness of them." read more

One of the coolest speakeasies I have ever been too. It definitely has a spooky, witches den feel which I love! Candles all throughout, chilly, just super cool. Cocktails are super tasty & strong. They also serve food, this gal next to us was chowing down on a huge burger & it looked delicious. I think they have an outside area? There were a couple of women looking to see if they could have a big party here & I recall the bartenders saying yes, but only outside. read more

Was in old port and can't find any place thats not full. Have to take uber to go to bram hall after walked around in old port for an hour. So glad that they are open and not busy. No reservation ? No problem Ordered 10 cocktails and all were great. Food also good but just tiny portion. Tried watermelon salad, pasta, but the jackpot were korean fried chicken, we even ordered it 3 times LOL Come here for drinks you won't dissapointed read more

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Cool atmosphere but holy crap the service was a mess tonight. And I don't mean they were maybe a bartender short--it was blind rage against customers. One of the servers/hosts was so flustered, he was yelling around the bar and made it apparent to everyone else how awful a certain table was outside. After waiting a long 10 minutes, the masked bartender was rather rude when we asked about IPAs. She literally gave us a death stare. We walked out. read more

This was a great find. After being on the road all day, we checked into our hotel and found this place within walking distance from the Inn. This place is located at the basement of another restaurant. As soon as you enter through the door, it is a whole other world in there. The place has a dark/dim lighting but a pretty nice decor, rustic and modern at the same time. Can feel claustrophobic and noisy but not an issue for us. We ordered cocktails and burgers - the real one and one with beyond meat. We really loved the cocktails, they were really good and the burgers were spot on, one of the best we've had in a while. Will totally come back here when I am in the area. read more

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Stayed one night in Portland. Had a decent dinner and was headed back to hotel when I stumbled upon this place. Wow! A basement type speakeasy - dark and loaded with candles. Loud music. Had a goth vibe but without the attitude. Everyone was friendly. Had an old fashioned (the house recipe) which knocked it out of the park. Had a few more. Love this place. Behind Lafitte's in NOLA, this might be my favorite bar in America. read more

Such a great space. I discovered it a couple of years ago and have to say every visit is a 5! The location is great. They offer limited off street parking but I have never had a problem finding a space. The downstairs, speakeasy feel fits in with the brick and low light setting. The candles in the center, a great touch. The staff is very friendly and attentive. They make the experience and deserve the kudos. They offer a variety of seating options. At the bar, tables and out door seating when the weather is nice. That was a new discovery and excited to sit outside next time. There are a number of stairs involved when there so just a warning, but such a great place. The full bar and food menu are awesome. It is a great space for an intimate night or a group. My last visit was with a group of 10 for a birthday party and it was a perfect evening. Thanks. read more

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We were a little worried about finding Bramhall and being allowed in because we heard it was a speakeasy and that you needed a password. For anyone else wondering, this is not the case. It's not hidden and you aren't grilled at the entrance. LOL There's a very cool vibe as soon as you walk in. The first things I noticed were the upbeat music playing, the iconic "leg lamp" from the Christmas Story and a drip candle shrine. Our waiter and the girl he was training were super personable and engaging. We intended on getting some drinks and small bites, as we were having dinner elsewhere. They both were well versed in the area and had some awesome suggestions of local eateries that we may also want to try. We decided on the fried brussel sprouts, fine herb fries, and some panna cotta. The food was of higher quality than a typical pub. We were pleasantly surprised and look forward to returning to try an actual meal. Thanks for the great dining experience! read more

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When in Portland Maine you should go to Bramhall. This used to be a speakeasy during prohibition. They got excellent cocktails, craft beer on draft and delicious food. The atmosphere is great and the music even better. I have to take a star away since the music on our 2nd day was awful, apparently the barkeeper's choice. I asked the waitress to play something less heavy but it seems the barkeeper knows what people want. I did however observe the bar emptying out over the 1.5h we were there. read more

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My partner and I were celebrating a major life event, and it was our last night visiting Portland. We found Bramhall and ever since, can't stop telling people about it. The ambience is incredible - cozy, inviting, intimate if you want it, and just perfect for a "hidden" bar. More importantly, the staff is wonderful, and the drinks were perfection. We often are fine going out and getting a single drink, but we were so impressed we ordered another round. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Stopped in for a few drinks on a Sunday night. Grabbed seats at the bar. It's an awesome spot in a basement, almost walked past the entrance as it was dark and hard to spot. I loved the vibe and look of the space. The bartenders were super friendly. We each had two drinks which I enjoyed. I believe I had the Stella and than another drink that was a twist on the jungle bird. My bf hoped to get a drink that requires orgeat which they didn't have, but they were kind enough to make a variation of the drink he wanted. Hope to go back and would recommend checking this spot out! read more

What a great find! Super cool bar atmosphere, great cocktails, friendly staff. Festive for the Halloween season. read more

Bramhall - I think it's Italian. - Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

I popped in on my last night in Portland and really enjoyed my meal. The ambiance inside is insane - it's so cozy! I had a cheeseburger and a penicillin, both were delicious. It's definitely not a current day "speakeasy" so don't expect some sort of PDT-style secret entrance or tomfoolery... but who cares, the food and atmosphere was great. read more

Love walking to Bramhall and enjoying dinner and a drink. The atmosphere is dark but fun but also intimate near lots of candlelight's. Very interesting vibe that keeps me coming back for more! read more