went for my sons wedding & reception. The facility was very…read moregood for this venue. A number of small things could add greatly to the overall site & structure. Does not have an appealing Entrance at all . A glass entrance door an some paint would help for starters. The rear patio area is really nice. It was a shame it was drizzle just enough to force so many things not being able to use one of the best parts of why they picked this site. Even if it was extra, having a canopy or tent available would have avoided so much moving around of everything from start to finish. Felt bad for the couple an 90 people there. They had to do so much work to make the interior so beautiful, then move - move- an move again. Just saying. Think about it.........

My son and daughter- in- law chose O'Maine Studios as the venue for their wedding weekend in June…read more2023. The space is incredible with the different areas as options for specific parts of the wedding or reception. Unfortunately, it also was dirty and greasy. Some examples: All the countertops were greasy and most of the available cookware and dishes were greasy, stained (that elbow grease removed) and/or had food remains on them. The vent in the room we had the rehearsal dinner in had thick black dust (maybe mold?) on it and the wall of windows were dirty inside and out. I had to ask an employee to pick food out of one of the trash cans, whose bottom was covered in black mold, before I could replace the trash bag. I emailed a more detailed list to Mr. Strunk and the venue and did get a response from Alexis that said "We will have a team meeting this week to discuss what we can do better with your review and revamp our in-house check list." I hope they do. Most of my concerns would not take a lot of time, money, or elbow grease to correct if they were completed on a regular basis. It seems as if there is no list of cleaning in preparation for an event. If there is, it isn't very comprehensive and/or the person responsible did not complete it. It wasn't until after the event that we saw the review of the venue that said a couple's meal was late because the caterers spent an hour cleaning the kitchen before beginning work. I want a venue with the same standards that that caterer had. This space is very cool, but the client should spend their time enjoying the event and not cleaning.

Honestly, the Portland Club is a special spot. Filled with history, great times, and the best…read morepeople who care immensely. I always leave with a smile on my face:) I highly recommend anyone who's looking for a fun time and great company to check it out.

We were very excited for a New years Eve Celebration at The Portland Club. It was advertised as a…read more"Studio 54" Disco themed party, with prizes and giveaways. It said to dress to impress for a disco, when we arrived we were greeted by a host that was there to check you off the list and make sure you paid your $120. Which covered some cocktails, cookies, fruit and finger sandwiches. The hosts stayed by the door and didn't really check to see how the party was going. There were a few streamers and balloons. No party favors or noise makers for midnight. A very small disco ball over the empty dance floor. (We thought we were early) The lights were never dimmed throughout the night so you couldn't see the disco lights. The DJ refused to play any music the guest requested for the Disco effect and got upset when asked. People complained and left by 10:30pm. The DJ was terrible and kept his head down and continued playing through the stroke of midnight with the few remaining guest counting down on their own, when he finally realized it he played some lame new year's celebration music too late. It definitely was not what they advertised at all. Sorry to say someone dropped the ball that night and it wasn't the new years ball. Maybe miscommunication or lack of planning? Hopefully next year will be better for those who do go back. Happy New Year .

We had a great tour from a member. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about…read morethe history and had entertaining stories.

Simply a GEM hidden on Congress St. In Portland, ME! This event venue is so beautiful, unique, and…read moreaffordable. I wish I had my wedding here! This place would be great for: Weddings Business Events Holiday Parties Trade Shows Large socials. Ect... I encourage anyone to check it out if you're looking for a in town party that will impress but won't break the budget

Overall this is a very good dance venue. The big drawback is there's no alcohol served. Since most…read morepartner dancers don't drink enough to warrent being asked into bars, we manage. There's a big stage for bands, decent bathrooms, tons of parking, and it's quite large. I do recommend this place for any dance and I suspect it would be great for any big party.

I was lucky enough to attend a party here tonight and had a wonderful experience. This is a members…read moreclub that costs $150 a year to join. Each member gets their own key and 24 hour access. They host dinners every Friday night. You can rent the place for only $60 for the whole day as a member. There is a billiard room upstairs with 6 pool tables and all the equipment to play. There is a card room to play bridge, poker or cribbage. The basement has a 5 lane candle pin bowling alley. No bowling shoes required and you can reset your own lane as you desire. The upstairs is an open room that we enjoyed wonderful music that was provided by our hosts. There was a huge space for all the dancing. The front entrance was setup like a lounge with comfy couches and deep soft leather chairs. Our hosts held a BBQ and they provided a the delicious food. They even brought in a bartender who provided soda beer and a variety of mixed drinks. This was a great place to mingle and relax. What an awesome club!!

A fantastic (and relatively affordable) coworking space complete with private conference rooms,…read moreApple computers, snacks and drinks galore, and a great location in East Bayside.

I am based in CA and highly enjoyed my time working at Cloudport in Portland while visiting my…read morecoworkers. Great location and facilities. After returning home, I realized I left a personal item behind. They were kind enough to ship it to me immediately - free of charge! This required an employee taking the item to FedEx during a Nor'easter (!) Thank you Cloudport for your hospitality and exceptional service! Brian

I really enjoyed Lambs. This place had been on my list for a while, and I finally made there this…read moremonth. I'd been seeing a lot of their posts on social media; they do tons of collabs with other eateries, breweries, and wine spots, which is always fun. When I visited, they were offering pours from Suarez Family Brewery. Not sure if that's why the place was packed or if that's just the norm, but I was surprised by the crowd. Still, it was easy to grab a table, and there's plenty of bar seating. Big plus: ample parking outside as well. The ambiance was great -- dark, cozy, a little rustic, and thoughtfully designed. It was lively and fun, and at times loud (but the good type of loud). The drinks were solid, both their beer selection and house cocktails. I had the Negroni and really enjoyed it. I really enjoyed Lambs. This place had been on my list for a while, and I finally made there this month. I'd been seeing a lot of their posts on social media; they do tons of collabs with other eateries, breweries, and wine spots, which is always fun. When I visited, they were offering pours from Suarez Family Brewery. Not sure if that's why the place was packed or if that's just the norm, but I was surprised by the crowd. Still, it was easy to grab a table, and there's plenty of bar seating. Big plus: ample parking outside as well. The ambiance was great -- dark, cozy, a little rustic, and thoughtfully designed. It was lively and fun, and at times loud (but the good type of loud). The drinks were solid, both their beer selection and house cocktails. I had the Negroni and really enjoyed it. Honestly, I wish we had more bars like this. The one thing I wasn't a fan of was the food, but I think that's just because I went in with the wrong expectations. We ordered the brie and bread, and it was literally just a wrapped wheel of cheese, like we'd grabbed it from a grocery store. After reading other reviews, I realized they don't have a dedicated kitchen, but their menu didn't make that clear (or maybe I missed it?). I'd still go back for the drinks alone, just maybe after eating somewhere else.

Have been there many times. Lovely in the summer to sit by the water and have a beverage or their…read morefabulous bread and cheese or other appetizers. Friday night pizza night is full of kids.

Went here for brunch the other day and was impressed. The service was super friendly and they even…read moregave us a couple free mocktails. So refreshing and needed. They have a wide open space with lots of tables, and a big bar. It would be a great space for a big party as they have lots of room and a lot of the Old Port spots don't have much seating. We got brunch food and it was great as well. The waitress, kitchen staff and service were amazing! I will be back.

Picked up takeout from Tiqa a few nights ago and unfortunately it was just okay…read more Portions are tiny for the prices and the food itself was basically thrown into containers with no forethought. Maybe food is better if you eat in the restaurant...but I definitely don't recommend take out.

I feel like my review would just mimic so many others that are here, so instead of just telling you…read morehow fantastic this space and it's organizers are, I'll point out some difficulties. The bathroom situation does not thrill me. There is one bathroom with two private stalls, but the second bathroom has only a urinal which is exposed and a private stall. It's a multisex bathroom so it could be a challenge. Like so many other fantastic places downtown, you need great parking karma. I recommend that you plan ahead and enter the Spring Street garage from the Free Street side. You're only one side street away from the entrance to Space Gallery. In the dead of winter, it can be cold in the center of the seating. Dress appropriately. If the venue warns you the event may be filled, heed their advice and either buy tickets in advance online or make sure you show up early. It is a small-ish space and they will accommodate all that they can, but sometimes they have had to turn away folks that are very disappointed. I am a member of space gallery and feel that this $40 was some of the best spent money in this town. I truly love the programming, the presentation, and the overall atmosphere and attitude of all involved with Space Gallery. Highly recommended

Not my favorite venue in Portland but it's a decent little space for smaller/ more intimate…read moreconcerts. I've only ever been here for concerts, so I cannot speak on how they run other events.

So many things to love and dislike about this place…read more Great things: They have some amazing bands that play here. The venue is very relaxed and has a fun vibe. It's right on the water with great views. The food is pretty great cause it's all food trucks. They have plenty of bathrooms and they are super clean, with actually hand washing stations. Plenty of drink stations so you don't have to wait in line for that. They do Thursday and Friday on thompsons point when they don't have a concert, with free music and food trucks. Cons: The food truck lines are forever, they try their best but it's just too many people and not enough food trucks. Only a certain amount of people can bring chairs? Not sure why, so you end up leaving that and not being able to find it. PARKING, is the absolute worst and so expensive. There has to be a better way to do this and they charge so much. I know it's hard to get out of most concerts so this is a common issue but Thompsons point is by far the worst and the most expensive. Even with the parking though I'll continue to go to concerts/ other events here!

I would go to Thompsons Point so much more if it was easier and cheaper to park there! There is…read moresuch a bottleneck to enter for events it really deters us from going. Having the bus station at the entrance really adds to the difficulty in attending events there. We have tried ubering and that also is difficult. You pretty much have to be dropped off by the transportation center and walk down. I dont know what the solution is, bit building a huge hotel there is not going to help.