Had never been to Porttown. Once through the doors, it's spacious. Full bar and we had a couple of…read moreJell-O shots. Service was speedy even though they were packed. We didn't spend a ton of time here, but will return to get a better review.

Walked in on NYE Weds at 3:30. We were greeted by a kind bartender, enjoyed the clean space and…read moregreat drinks!

**November 2025: Thanksgiving Lunch**…read more Portland, Maine is basically closed on Thanksgiving Day so I'm really glad that I found at least one place that was served food and didn't' require a reservation during the day. My friend and I came around 1pm and it was a pretty hopping place. Unfortunately, there was only one server for the entire restaurant so we did have to wait a while for the menu and for the food itself. What we didn't know was that this bar only serves food one day a year (Thanksgiving) so it seemed like they weren't use to taking food orders. Regardless, we ordered the following to share. -Lobster Roll w/ Chips: This was fine. The lobster did taste fresh; however, just for my personal preference I enjoy my roll with a toasted bun and this was sandwiched between a room temperature. If you prefer your lobster roll cold this would fit the bill -Thanksgiving Pizza: The flavors of Turkey Day all in one perfect bite. It was cheese and the cranberry sauce gave it a nice sweetness. This is definitely a place to get a drink, but I'm glad that they served food during my visit.

If you are looking for a classic dive bar serving PBR out of the tap, this is your style.read more

Everything about this place is lit!…read more Simple but refined, popped in on 4/20 for some grub after celebrating the day. They were busy, 30 min wait, out of a few things but not crippling. It was busy. I had the pulled pork Viking style, side of buffalo dip, my partner had a 6" glizzy ballpark style with side baked beans. They were both fire!! Service was spot on, super friendly I'll be back, grateful I work down the street several days a week!

The restaurant felt more like a bar, which it was also. The food was delightful and the portions…read morewere more than enough. They were temporarily short staff on the day we visited. However the food was delivered very promptly. I'm a lover of hot dog and have traveled a lot, each time visiting a different hot dog establishment in each city and state. The Thirsty Pig was chosen by my wife and as usual she did a remarkable job of finding a place that serves hot dogs and toppings. This place was delicious and the first time I have ever heard of the type of hotdog I ate. I would do it again, the food was great and the environment was very pleasant.

Another stop on our crawl…read more Gritty's! We come here often and today was just as packed. The taco on this stop was so so, but it's not what they re known for. Another short visit, with drinks done, off to the next one.

Pub atmosphere with friendly staff, TV for watching games. Large menu for this type place. Chicken…read moreChowder was flavorful and hot, as it should be. Caesar Salad was fresh but ordinary. Clam Chowder very good. Homemade Chips not greasy. At weekday lunch easy to get table; not noisy. Likely a stronger level during evening or game time.

Dive bar with friendly staff and very reasonable prices. The placed looked clean and the drinks…read moreflowing. What more could you ask for? Dont know if they sell food though.

My buddy had the crispy pork bowl and added buttermilk fried chicken which was perfection. We…read morestarted with the pretzel sticks with a Pilsner cheese dipping sauce. OMG!! I had the Seaul bowl which was as incredible as everything else we tasted. Libations included several of their beers, wine, Sangria that paired nicely with the cinnaminimons, perfectly. A big shout out to the fun and attentive staff, too. THANK YOU!

Brickyard Hollow Brewing has several locations throughout Maine - their locations are convenient…read more They have a decent selection of beers and a big menu and do slices at each location that I've ever interacted with. I'm not a huge fan of the beer and pizza quality. We went the other night for a Trivia event and that was nice, but my opinion on food and beverages haven't really been affected. It's convenient and options are plentiful but I would choose other options most of the time.

Just what you'd expect from an Irish pub - friendly staff, hearty food, and live music, sports, or…read morefriendly chit chat with other patrons. They have an extensive beer and cider selection and a nice range of pub fare. On a recent visit had the poutine with a Guinness flavored gravy. It's an appetizer, but my friend and I split it for dinner and both left quite full! This is a solid choice in the Old Port if you're looking to belly up to the bar, make new friends, or leave stuffed from hearty fare.

Happy St Paddy's day to us! My family and I go to the parade every and have our first pint at…read moreRi-Ra's. Place of course was PACKED for the occasion. Stood in line for approximately 20 minutes and decided to order two drinks to avoid the line. One line ended up creating a second line further down the secondary bar here. Felt a little up set for the mother with two kids trying to get something for her family while others cut the line. To each their own. The decor is rustic, closed captions were on the TV with some game on. Lots of product promotional signage, I also enjoy their Guinness signs. We enjoyed our pint while watching the Irish Step dancers from Stillsons Irish dance organization. Such talented young people and to be able to do their dances in such a crowded atmosphere is remarkable. Love watching them. Sadly no tables available so we did not get any food. We have come here several times for whiskey drinks and Irish music on Sundays and to meet up with friends. I love the dark wood and fireplace. Shout out to the bartenders keeping their cool, smiling at each person they served, and serving Guinness as it is meant to be and not rushed! Side note: they went through a lot of Guinness on that day and when the keg needed to be kicked, they have buttons on the wall and perhaps the leprechauns are down below changing them out for us

Despite visiting here a few times, I somehow have not posted a review after these visits. It's been…read morequite the mainstay bar/pub in the Old Port for quite a long while now since 1980. It has old school vibes when you step inside with plenty of exposed brick walls and art/decor on many of the walls too. As well as quite a few TVs like you'd expect most bars/pubs to have. It certainly has a vibe overall where I can understand those who live nearby would make it their go-to choice for a beer or a bite to eat by themselves or with friends or to catch a game on the TVs. The visits me and my wife have had including bringing out of state family to visit have been good service wise with minimal complaints but at times waits for food have been longer than expected even when restaurant was not busy. Could use some improvement but minimal. Food wise I have had a burger from them, their mac n cheese, as well as some other sandwiches. I would kind of classify the food in a similar way as the service. It is good but doesn't leave me wowed or thinking I need to return for the meal. It's solid for bar/pub food. If you set your expectations in that manner, I think you will leave quite pleased. A great spot to pop in from commercial street after a day of walking around for a cold drink and a bite to eat.

I live in Denver so this entire meal was an unusual treat. Maybe I am not the best judge for this…read moretype of fare, but I do know when something tastes amazing. The bun was toasted to perfection and the lobster was fresh. I absolutely love beer cheese and pretzels and - again - have a hard time finding them in Denver. These were PERFECT. Service was great, too!