First live sports betting bar in Maine. Lots of tables, big bar. Best sports bar in the old port to…read morewatch a game. Drinks were great! Didn't try any food but menu looked good and decently priced. Will be back to try the bar food and maybe make a bet!

lots of tvs, lots of tables. You can make bets here…read more Apps were pretty good Not somewhere I'd go if I was out for the night, but cool place to stop and watch an afternoon game and grab some bites

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

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.

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

**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.

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.

Kinda cozy! Definitely just a dive pub but a fun hang, nice place to chat. Lots of drink options,…read moreplus NA options.

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!

We were out and about in Portland and decided to stop in at Brickyard Hollow for a beer…read more It's a super nice bar that serves drinks as well as their beer. The tap system is pretty cool as it fills the glass from the bottom. I've never seen a pour system like this. The beer 'glasses' were plastic so that was a bit of a bummer. After the beer I opted for an old fashioned. It was good. Cool spot!

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

We stopped into RiRa this summer and enjoyed a lovely lunch outside. I ordered the braised short…read morerib, which comes with puréed cauliflower, and it was honestly some of the best "mashed cauliflower" I've ever had. The short rib was incredibly tender and just melted in my mouth. Service was quick, friendly, and attentive, making the whole experience even better. Highly recommend stopping in if you're in the area!

3 Dollar Deweys is a Portland staple. You have to understand what the establishment stands for in…read moreorder to truly appreciate its beauty. Go in, leave your attitude at the door, and have a great time - whether you're there to meet friends, watch a game, or trying to get drinks/food before heading somewhere else in Portland!

I got the vegan meatball sub, add jalapeños, and it was good. I'm not a huge fan of the brand they…read moreuse for the meatballs, the sub was a little thinner than I expected, and the host was fairly rude, but it was good.

Another awesome Wednesday $1.00 oyster night at Blyth & Burrows. This time Emmaline & Olivia joined…read moreus. 48 oysters, 12 shrimp, 2 lobster rolls 2 jonah crab a mocktail, 2 wine & a regular cocktail. This time we had a table for 4 with cushions. I also brought in a cushion so my ass didn't get sore like it did last time sitting on a hard wooden stool. Our waitress today was not as engaging as our last waitperson from a few weeks ago. The hostess is awesome just as she was last time. The only thing that wasn't great were the Jonah crab; extremely small & not the best tasting. I have had great Jonah crabs in the past while living in Florida. See you next go around

Did a New England trip from NYC and had this on our list as a primary spot to go because of Yelp…read more The original draw was their Wednesday Social where things like crab claws are on special, oysters are a buck a shuck and things like a punch cocktail are included too. We sat at the upper bar and our bartender was Taylor. You can tell she takes a lot of pride in every cocktail she makes. It seemed that she was working the service bar so making cocktails for the entire restaurant.. she took her time with those while also balancing making sure that the few people at the upstairs bar were all taken care of which is very hard to balance as a bartender myself, so well done! We ordered sooo many cocktails and so many apps. My FAVORITE was the Tom Yum cocktail, which was without a doubt the best cocktail I've had in my entire life.... and I don't give out that compliment easily. The Jonah crab clause were very tasty and fresh, oysters were super crisp and cold, but my favorite thing we ordered were the twin lobster rolls, which was an excellent price when this place isn't super cheap overall. The lobster roll was zippy, buttery, a perfectly toasted bun with the most light and refreshing lobster meat ever. The pretzel appetizer is actually huge. They came out super hot with a mustard dip and beer cheese sauce, which was lovely. The only thing that I would skip next time is the shrimp cocktail. I didn't really enjoy it because it seemed to be seasoned maybe with Cajun and placed on a grill quickly? I was just looking for more of a traditional shrimp cocktail that night but that's ok because they were still super fresh and high-quality. Ambiance couldn't have been more cute inside. Downstairs by the bathroom is another large room with lights and there's also a hidden speakeasy of their upstairs that we will pop into next time. Please go!