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    Gritty McDuff's Brew Pub

    3.5 (502 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Pubs, Breweries
    Closed 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    GRITTY MCDUFF'S BREW PUB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual

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    The bar
    Jeffrey M.

    Another price to quality of food review I got the Fish and Chips. It had one piece of fish and soggy-ish fries coleslaw was good the fish was really good not very generous with 25 dollar dish. I would let give it four stars because the 25 plus price tag it should be really good for lunch the ambiance was nice and Dad got the Reuben said it was good.

    Tasty Pale lager!
    Connie T.

    Service was fast and friendly as always. Beer was nice and cold. They alwa6s have a great selection on seasonal beers and cocktails.

    My daughter's mug #105
    Laurie H.

    We did not eat at Gritty's in Portland this trip, but we certainly raised a few mugs of their ale. Our server, Emma, was very attentive and we had absolutely nothing to complain about. As always, we had a great time reminiscing and sharing family stories. We sat at our favorite table for 3 hours and had such a wonderful time. There was a small Sunday crowd, and the pub was open and airy. Megan (our bartender) and Manager Troy made sure all was well at the table and I really look forward to my next visit to Maine! Safe Travels

    Pretzel
    Lindsey W.

    Great service! The twinkle lights were a nice touch too! Only place I have been so far with prosecco on tap- 10/10 recommend

    Inside. Bar with a bunch of beer mugs on the upper wall and ceiling.
    Daniel B.

    We had a good time at Gritty McDuff's Brew Pub in Portland, Maine. This was one of several restaurants and bars we visited while bar-hopping in downtown Portland. Gritty's has three locations in Maine: this one in Portland (the original that opened in 1988), Freeport, and Auburn. According to a sign inside, this is Portland's original brew pub. A unique feature of Gritty's is the beer steins that decorate the wall and ceiling of the bar. The steins belong to members of Gritty's mug club. Something else that is unique about Gritty's is you can buy beers in advance for others. That's what one of my buddies did during our visit here. These advance purchases are written on a public whiteboard at the bar with the claimant's name and a claim by date. Kind of fun. Our group of eight visited on a Saturday around 4:15pm. Expectedly, Gritty's wasn't too busy yet. We had drinks at/by the bar. We later took over the long table by the bar after a bachelorette party left. We didn't get any food, but the menu looked good with dishes like lobster poutine, clam chowder, fish and chips (haddock), and fried shrimp. Service was good. All of the staff we interacted with were nice. Coincidentally, all of the bartenders and servers were female, at the time of our visit. Gritty's was one of the bigger bar-restaurants we visited during our Portland pub crawl (we went to about 10 places). I liked the extra space, TVs to watch sports, and the general vibe. There were elevated views of the waterfront out the back windows too. Check out Gritty McDuff's on social media for specials, events, holiday hours, and more. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittymcduffs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grittymcduffs

    Fried pickles-you NEED this
    Joujou N.

    5 stars for ambiance, service, food, cleanliness Just walk in and grab a seat either indoors or outdoors. The servers are absolutely wonderful and attentive. Sit back and brace yourself because you are about to experience an explosion of wonderful lobster filled flavors. The star of the show for us was the Lobster poutine-oh my-I still dream of that dish. There is great variety of dishes to choose from-all of which are delicious. This place should be on your list when visiting Portland, ME.

    Rachel with Tots
    Jeremy J.

    Stopped for lunch before a long drive home. The place was bustling for a Sunday. Even so, We found a table quickly. Definitely has a pub vibe. Food and service were very good. Gotta love when places have tots(and a good portion of them)!

    Baked seafood

    Had a fantastic meal here last weekend- Josiah was our waiter and he was so funny and attentive to filling our super hungry stomachs! Veggie Pizza, McDuff's Salad and Baked seafood with scrumptious broccoli and mashed potatoes. Will definitely return when we are in the area.

    Christmas ale
    Sarah C.

    We stopped by Gritty's waiting for a show in town and decided to check them out for a drink and some bites. I'm not a regular beer drinker but I've found that I really do prefer stouts over other beers. Their Christmas Ale really did hit the spot -- it was warm and spicy and came with a cute ass bar for the tap. The interior is old pub style and they have a wrap around bar with larger tables along the edges. It was pretty packed when we arrived but we were well attended to. Not being particularly hungry, the SO ordered a lamb burger and I had the fries. I think it's probably the state of things and old port prices, but the lamb burger was almost $20 for a cafeteria style burger -- a shadow of the burger you'd find a other places like this awesome place on Commercial [...] I was pretty disappointed in the food and hesitated to judge based on one item, but they decided it was good enough to put on their menu ‍

    Food and service were fabulous and drinks were nice and strong! Clam chowder was truly amazing!

    Bar area
    Danielle V.

    A local brew pub that still brews their beer right at this location. Great atmosphere with a large bar and big tables for a large group of people. They have live music many nights, and it's always a fun vibe. The food is upscale pub food and most is really great but a little over priced. Great drinking spot, with other drinks besides their own beers. Pro tip: check out the downstairs, it's quieter and you can typically get a bar seat even on slower nights. They also have outdoor seating as well!

    Smash burger & cole slaw

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    Good casual place - seems like a nice local spot. Enjoyed the beer, but the food was average at best. Live music was a nice addition.

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    Great food, and I love that they have gluten free options. Nice place for a quick dinner.

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    It was late and our bartender Bri got us a hummus platter even though the kitchen was closed. She was super nice. This place is great!!!!

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    Commercial St Pub

    Commercial St Pub

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    The bouncer working on a Friday night on 1/16/2026 at around 10 pm was a prick. I tried to walk…read moreinto 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.

    Commercial St. Pub has an interesting vibe, kind of like stepping into someone's living room,…read morecomplete 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.

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