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.

Some cool canned fish options. The beer and cocktail selection is exceptional outside by the water…read moreis a vibe

We had a graduation dinner at Tiqa Saturday night. It was the perfect choice for us, as we were all…read morevoracious, adventurous eaters. We had everything served for the table (including a soup for which they brought out ramekins and espresso spoons. We had, perhaps, every item of their mezzes (dips, olives, etc.) with a huge, fresh, fluffy pita per person. Then some of every kebab, and some sides. Some of us drank their cocktails, and both mocktails made a hot at the table. Desserts, by and large, were excellent. The two errors are what brought the stars down from a five: the baklava was overbaked. Almost burnt. For a pan Mediterranean restaurant to ruin this regionally ubiquitous treat was a stumble. Then, the person getting sorbet got a different flavor than promised (one of her three) and hated it. Luckily, a gelato eater liked it and was willing to make a scoop for scoop trade. Service was delightful and attentive. Prices do reflect what's happening with inflation, and "small plates" means you pay for each item, sans any included sides. So come prepared, if you can, to share, savor, and relax about the prices.

The menu says gluten free yet every entree has trace amounts of flour in a seasoning. Bummer…read morebecause we love Mediterranean and it could've been great, but I was only able to have salad. :(

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.

We had the honor of opening for Y La Bamba on the Maine leg of their fall U.S. tour. An absolutely…read morestellar venue with a supportive staff, FANTASTIC in house audio engineer, and probably the best ambiance in Portland. Would highly recommend to any left of the dial band looking for a cool place to place in the city. - Colter, Night Hawk

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.