Go big red! Go big red! Great small town feel bar and food. We're from Nebraska, same as the owner. But everyone is welcome! If you're looking for the small town feel while on vacation, this is your spot! read more

This is my new go to when I am in Portland. Great chill vibe and Emily is the absolute best behind the bar. Can't wait to return.

The bouncer working on a Friday night on 1/16/2026 at around 10 pm was a prick. I tried to walk into the door and he said where are you going? I asked him why and he didn't answer me. I then told him I am just going to relax and have a drink in the bar. He grabbed my jacket as I attempted to walk through the door and said you never showed me your ID. I told him you never asked before I tried to walk in. I then apologized to him, and I tried to show him my ID. He told me he didn't want to look at it and told me to leave instead. I thought he was just a drunk customer joking around with me before he asked me for my ID, because he didn't identify himself before he grabbed me. I left right away because I didn't want any trouble. I went to Tomaso's Canteen right after and they treated me with dignity and respect. I had a great night at Tomaso's Canteen and the staff was really friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend people avoid Commercial Street Pub, considering there are better bars in the area nearby which will treat you with more respect than Commercial Street Pub. read more

Commercial St. Pub has an interesting vibe, kind of like stepping into someone's living room, complete with comfy couches, end tables, and some real comfy bar stools. The bartenders are awesome, and the drinks are reasonably priced. We didn't grab any food, so I can't speak to that, but if you're cruising down the street and need a quick drink, this place is a solid stop. Definitely has a relaxed, no-frills atmosphere that's worth checking out. read more

Local dive bar in the heart of Old Port. The drinks are cheap and strong. They have lots of TVs where you can watch the game. The service even though sometimes entertaining is always friendly. They have touch tunes where you can play the music you like. Big windows that are right on commercial street so great people watching. If you want a different vibe, cheap drinks and locals stop here! read more

If you are looking for a local watering hole where the service is great and the people are nice this is where to go! We are from Michigan and looking to watch the Lions football game and we walking in and what I was assuming was one of the owners said please sit down and whatever you need we can make it happen! They turned the game on and we had a great time! read more

Commercial Street Pub is the kind of place that feels like home--if your home had better beer, great music, and a bartender who could probably run the country if she felt like it. John and Tracy, the dynamic duo running the joint, are like your fun aunt and uncle at a wedding--but with better booze and slightly more control over the jukebox. John knows everyone's name within 10 minutes, whether you told him or not. Tracy will invite you over for good food and a party within the hour. Then there's Emily, the bartender. A legend. She pours drinks with the grace of a ballerina and the side-eye of someone who has seen things. Ask her for a drink and she'll make you the best one you've ever had. She's got a sixth sense for knowing exactly what drink you need--even before you do. The regulars are great too. All in all, Commercial Street Pub is the kind of place where everybody makes it fun. The vibe is exactly what you want in a neighborhood pub: easygoing, cheerful, and just the right amount of quirky. One visit and you'll understand why people keep coming back. If you're looking for a pub with charm, great company, and the kind of staff that makes you feel like family, Commercial Street Pub is the place to be. Don't be surprised if you leave with a smile--and maybe a story or two to tell. 10/10 would drink again. read more

Locals place, essentially the residents bar. Bartenders very nice and service was great. The atmosphere. Was very laid back and casual which I liked. We met the owner who was a very nice guy. We did order food to go and it was very good pub food. Looking for a place to drink play music and maybe grab a bite go for it read more

Bartender Kate is a legend *swoon.* Give that girl a raise. The beer tasted good. Everyone was super friendly. Perfect local dive.

Perfect way to end a "high-low" evening... a fancy dinner followed by drinks at a local dive bar. Commercial Street Pub was recommended for that role - and we loved it! I shouldn't say dive bar - it's a bar... and if Emily is behind the bar - you're in for a fun night read more

I have a certified Service dog from Americas Vet Dogs I am a 100% disabled Marine twice wounded Veteran. I was told no dogs allowed. he said I don't care. he called the owner to come down. he told me the same thing no dogs he got sued once because of a Dog. said I had to leave. I called the police they explained the law said he didn't care he'd see me in court. will file a complaint with ADA. stay away from this terrible Joint read more

Seriously a dive bar...some interesting hanging decorations. Yelp says it's an historic bar? Honestly, the best aspect of this bar was the attractive tattooed bartender. read more

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Limited menu with so-so fare. Very much a local dive bar complete with locals. The bartender made us feel like she was doing us a favor just waiting on us. A handful of local men were complaining about the amount of tourists that were in town for the 4th of July weekend. Will not go back. read more

We were in Portland for a couple of days and we went to this bar on Sunday night and the service was great. However, when we returned on Monday evening there was a different bartender that was so rude to us we had to leave. Jokingly, we made a "man hating" comment and she came and said that she just lost some "paying" customers because of our comment. I mean, weren't we paying customers too?? Our drinks weren't free! I really believe the customers left because she was probably so rude to them also. Anyways, great bar but watch for the bartenders!! read more

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Treated Us Well We spend a lot of time in Portland during the summer, and Commerical St. Pub is one of our frequent stops while romping around the Old Port. The location of the bar is great. They have a lot of TV's with sporting events running all the time. I have to say the chairs are probably some of the most comfortable ones I've ever sat in! They also have a great jukebox and a single pool table for patrons. Side remark: The staff was wonderful to us. The last time we went in the bartender made fresh meatballs and passed them out to everyone in the bar. Delicious, what a nice touch. Good people, thanks read more

Best kept secret in town! Scrumptious lunch and super service. I miss living in Portland.

You know, I really enjoy The Pub. I just can't really tell you "what" or "why." I think going there feels like a refreshing breath of the Portland that was before we became a top destination for hipsters and Manhattanites. You can expect to find "the regulars" camped out at the bar drinking draft beers out of oversized glasses and feeding dollars into the game machines. It's humble, welcoming and easy to navigate. This might be one of my favorite places to watch sports and get caught up in a conversation with a local about this weeks rivalry. They don't have regular chairs, instead they have office chairs at their tables that are fun to slide around on. The pub doesn't aim to please, the pub is what it is. Take it or leave it, baby! Disclaimer: they only recently started serving food. Not sure what to expect but will report back on that! read more

The owner was so drunk and berated us then he proceeded to humiliated and embarrassed us because we came in to watch the game decked out in our jersey with a terrible towels in tow . We were told that they where not be used in the bar because" that's was taunting and that's what you and Philadelphia do" . We never used them the game wasn't even on but I apologized then a complete stranger came out of rest rooms (located directly behind us) got into a drunk argument with the owner we never said a word the bartender sat our drinks in front of us we never touched them the owner pored them out and said we could get the F*** out of his bar Kicked us and the stranger out put his drink on our tab my husband was trying to explain we did nothing wrong he threaten to call the police I said please do you charged me for something we never got and for a complete strangers tab, Moral of the story him and his wife where completely drunk yelling they been in business 35 years treated us HORRIBLE HORRIBLE mind you we been going here every time we came to Maine we had a great relationship with them until now we where left completely baffled I'm very upset saddened by this so DO better ZERO 0 star DO NOT RECOMMEND read more

Decent salt of the earth type pub. Never eaten here, so I can't comment on the food. Staff is always friendly, plenty of space, and the chairs are comfortable. I'd check the pace out if you are in town. Solid 3 stars. read more

Really fun spot in the Old Port that is perfect to watch all the games. They have several TVs featuring every sport and team you could want. The service was great and the beers were cold and tasty (Shipyard Pumpkinhead with a pumpkin spice sugar rum) Lots of locals hang out here, and I felt so welcome read more

It's a plain Jane pub with $4 pints, a haunted pool table, NON-erotic photo hunt and drunken fishermen. Two things to note: - Mataebia rocked FIRST PLACE in numerous bar games. You just can't stop the heat. Especially when nobody else played Jungle Hunt, Diamond Scrum or anything involving proper spelling. - Clean bathrooms! Seriously. Like, never used clean. Damn. read more

Great times and cold brews. If you like Dive Bars, this is one to check out. The staff was friendly and on it. The drinks reflect the Dive Bar Atmosphere.....cheap. Definitely a locals pub that welcome outsiders. read more

Out of towners beware Skinny blonde Bartender was very rude and refused service to my brother and I because she "didn't believe our IDs were legitimate". We are from Texas and have Texas ID which seemed to be difficult for the bartender. She first claimed that she doubted my height which I thought was surely a joke as I'm clearly taller than average. I'm 26 and my brother is 31, we look don't look like kids, we were completely sober and very polite. I have NEVER been refused service in my life, but I'll happily take my business elsewhere, thanks for the warm welcome! read more

Local dive bar right in the heart of two areas -- the touristy Old Port and the working waterfront. You can imagine the cast of characters that find their way into this pub. With that said, everyone we met was nice, interesting, and a bit unique. They are taking COVID seriously, and we felt perfectly safe with the precautions. The drinks were tasty and cheap, and the service quick and polite. Don't pass this place up - give it a shot and you'll love it. read more

This place is the classic dive bar. The characters in this place are your typical dive bar creatures and the drinks are your typical dive bar drinks. One interesting note: the chairs in this place are office desk chairs, with wheels on them. Not sure if I have an opinion on that, but it's interesting. The place has darts, good drinks and a juke box atmosphere. What else could you want in life? read more

It was our first day in Maine and we were exploring the historic part of Portland known as Old Portland. We were quite hungry -- having left home at 4AM to get to the airport for our flight to Portland. We sort of stumbled on this place and it had good reviews on Yelp so we decided to have lunch here. This is definitely a local, neighborhood bar that caters to a lot of the locals. When we were there, I think everyone in the bar knew everyone else with the exception of us and one other group of tourists. This pub is definitely casual and is sort of a dive-bar. However, it was very clean and very welcoming. The service was a little on the slow side since there was only one waitress who was not only tending bar but handling service for the dining area. She was hustling. The only other employee I spotted was the cook in the small kitchen. My wife and I both had lobster rolls ($9) which were very good with fries that were excellent. The food arrived hot and was delicious. Summary -- food was good, service was O.K. and the prices were pretty reasonable. read more

Stopped in randomly for a quick bite to eat. Somewhat taken aback by the appearance and smell... not turned off but not what we expected. A local dive bar with a long history... not sure what to expect from the food we ordered and waited. Bartender was super sweet and very attentive. The lobster panini was the most delicious thing I have ever had. It was on the special menu and she said it changed daily, that was a good thing to hear in my opinion. The side salad was awesome and we were told fresh veggies from the farmers market. Veggie soup looked home cooked, too. Really good. Highly recommend this for a good and affordable bite to eat! read more

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bartender Dylan - called me a c*nt for asking to close my tab. also heard him say "he was too f*cked up on drugs" to do his job. will NOT be returning. read more

Have to go to the bar to order & we didn't want to do that so we left & the manager made a snarky comment as we left.

This is not a typical place I would head into when visiting Portland. It doesn't exactly have the most beautiful decor- sort of reminds me of like a VFW lol! Def. a locals spot, but not so much that you don't feel welcomed, which is generally Portland's vibe anyway. Now onto the food. For a little hole in the wall pub, their food is awesome!! I got the crab cakes. They were moist, flavorful, and very little filler which is what you want in a crab cake. I ordered a little side salad with it instead of fries and it was delicious! I love that they had put apples, beets, and radishes in it! I came here with my parents and they both enjoyed their meals. My mom does not have a big stomach, so when she eats almost all of something, you know it's good. I can't remember what she ordered, it was some kind of like a steak and cheese sandwich. My dad ordered a french dip I think and he loved it. The coleslaw that I tried with it was wicked good and I normally don't even like coleslaw. Def. check it out for a lunch spot! read more

You want dive bar you got dive bar. I love dive bars and this place was in seriously bad need of a remodel. But that's part of the charm of real honest to goodness dive bar. They are like time capsules of a simpler time. A time when men were men, boys were boys and there weren't any fears of extremist terrorists. The night we were there was a Saturday in mid October. The place was full of locals watching NHL hockey on the television. I like to get a little local culture when visiting an otherwise touristy town and this place delivered. Great people, ugly decor and cold beer, what else do you want in a dive bar? read more

Great little pub/food spot. Cheaply priced food and beer and everything tasted good. Service was friendly and quick. I had a burger and fries plus a few ice cold beers. Burger was cooked as ordered. Nothing over the top or fancy, but exactly what you'd expect from a nice reasonably priced pub. Would return! read more

Commercial St. Pub is an odd little bar that reminds me of being in someone's cozy living room...complete with comfy couches, end tables, and odd orthopedic-esque bar stools. Bartenders are friendly and the drinks are dirt cheap here. We didn't eat here so can't comment on the food, but Commercial St. Pub is definitely a worthy rest stop if you're walking down the street and seeking a quick round. read more

Since Commercial St. Pub is on the top ten dive bars in Portland, ME list, I thought it would be good place to start a Friday night out on the town. Good choice. Ample selection of craft beers (including Goose Island) and friendly bartender. I was only there for a beer and then we were off to other venues, but I'm up to paying it a visit some other time. read more

It's hard to describe Commercial St. Pub. A few reviews say it's divey but it isn't really. It just felt like I time traveled back to a bar or pool hall from the 80's. There are plenty of TV screens, a pool table and some electronic games. The staff was great. Food was just OK. During lunch there are a lot of older locals like fisherman, construction workers, etc. It's an interesting experience. :) read more

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I went to a street vendor for a lobster roll. It was garbage. I didn't even buy the wannabe vendor lobster roll. I walked in here and there lobster roll was better price and a extreme generous portion than the street vendor who was charging 5 dollars more. I will def return. read more

The Commercial St. Pub is a humble spot chock full o' townies and the bartenders there treat the customers like gold. They're so genuinely kind and attentive that they put supposedly high-end barkeeps to shame because they really cater to their customers in a way that makes you feel really welcome and that they're glad you're there. Ana in particular is a gem! We were in Portland for three days and we stopped there all three days because it was such a nice experience. read more

Commercial St Pub - Ana, the fabulous bartender at the Commercial Street Pub, has a truly sparkling personality. She makes a killer Bloody Mary! - Pubs Near Me - Portland, Maine

100% best bar staff in the city of Portland... A must for all travelers to the old port read more

Best bartenders in Portland and best place to get a cold beer on Saturday Great lobster roll and a Shipyard beer. read more