A very fun, no frills speakeasy. As the name suggests, everything on the menu is $5, cash only. They have basic well drinks (spirit + mixer), beer, wine, cider, and one cocktail (an old fashioned). Great vibes and lots of seats. It can be a little hard to find (We wandered around confused for a bit!) so here's a hint: after going through the red door head down the stairs to the unmarked doors in the basement and voilà. read more

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I love a good speakeasy and this was definitely one. There was no sign outside, so you just have to trust you're going to the right spot. There was a bouncer outside, with a scanner for your ID, but the vibes were great. Everything is cash only and all drinks are $5. It's definitely worth going and enjoying the vibes. The drinks are as you'd expect but I really liked the atmosphere and being a hidden gem. read more

We LOVE Lincolns have come back multiple times and the fact everything is $5 is amazing. Easy to cash out and that being said it is just CASH ONLY but totally worth it! If you can find the spot it's worth it read more

Lincolns - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Maine

This is a fun place. It's made fun by the people that work there and the people that are customers. I have been here a couple of times and each visit was very pleasant, low key and just easy to hangout. I didn't each much while I was here, just cake, from someone that was eating it. We just local beers, nothing fancy. We came here primarily to hangout and chat. it's unique and would recommend if you are visiting in the area. Bring Cash. read more

Had a life changing little night here as a solo traveler! Came here by recommendation of my tour guide earlier in the day and had a blast! Unassuming front but a bar with an amazing atmosphere, great service and yes $5 drinks! This is a true hidden gem and I'm grateful to have gotten to experience it read more

INCREDIBLE can't wait to go back. my friend told us about it and we had an amazing time finding the entrance and the experience in general was amazing. great drinks all five dollars and we loved the ambiance. when we went there were only a few people inside i can't imagine how fun it is when it's a bit more crowded on a busier night read more

Look, are you going to get a cocktail full of gimmics? No you will not. Are you going to get the best food in town? Not unless you bring it yourself. Do you even know how to get in? Thats for you to decide. Are you going to have a good time drinking $5 whiskeys (IN CASH) and hooting at trivia and just having a mellow, affordable night? If you dont I can't help you. Great bar, great spot, mellow times. If you're looking for a sweet dive bar with good vibes, this is your spot. If youre looking for fancy cocktails and the most instagramable place in town this probably isn't for you. read more

I was in Portland for one night only and ended my night at Lincoln's. What a cool concept. Loved trying to find this hidden speakeasy. Great atmosphere, they really nailed the prohibition vibes. Lots of regulars, all seemed like cool people. The staff were so friendly and kind and you can't beat the drinks and prices! I will recommend it to everyone I know visiting the area. I even bought a couple of souvenir t-shirts!! read more

We had a good time at Lincolns, a speakeasy in downtown Portland, Maine (Old Port neighborhood). This was one of several restaurants and bars we visited while bar-hopping in downtown Portland. Lincolns stood out because it was the only speakeasy we went to. It's not some place you can just walk into from off the street without knowing about it beforehand. Since this is a speakeasy, there's no street sign nor clearly-marked storefront. To enter, enter the double red doors at 36 Market Street and go downstairs. During our visit, the hidden entrance door was a faux brick wall with a towel rack. The entry area looked like a cheaply-constructed escape room. It was made to look like a locker room. Inside was a very casual, sort of dark and grungy, basement bar and lounge. "Sort of" because some of the furniture, like the European-style felt button chairs and sofas, were nice. The space was small, but not tiny. The owner(s) successfully accomplished the "secret," off-the-grid speakeasy atmosphere, in my opinion. Bring cash because this is a cash-only establishment, as has been well-documented since the business' opening in 2015: https://maine.eater.com/2014/12/15/7394203/east-ender-small-axe-food-truck-portland-lincolns-bar-full-belly-deli-liquor-license. Surprisingly, everything was still $5 during our visit in 2023. Despite high inflation in recent years, Lincolns' unique $5 pricing has remained flat. When we visited, the menu was simple with six beers on tap, two wine options (one red, one white), and about a dozen liquor options (plus mixers). Their only food item was Chili Mac. Again, everything was just $5 each. A sign at our table said Poetry Night is the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7pm ($5) and stand-up Comedy Night is every Thursday at 8:30pm ($5). Service was good from both the door greeter (nice) and the bartender who served us (polite, efficient). On a Saturday around 5:30-6:30pm, this place was busy, but not crowded. There were still empty seats/tables to be had, but only a few. The speakeasy vibe was fun for the novelty. Check out Lincolns on social media for current hours, specials, events, and more. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LincolnsPortlandMaine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lincolnsportlandmaine read more

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Awesome place. Even my wife (who is picky as hell) loved it. Great vibe, great bartender, great drinks. Worth the search. read more

Lincolns - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Maine

Lincolns is such a hidden gem, quite literally. This speakeasy is one of those places I almost don't want to review because I hope it stays this low-key for a little bit longer, although in this day and age, that's virtually impossible. Lincolns is a place where tourists mingle with locals, where you can get the most generous pour of your preferred liquor for just $5 (in this economy?!), and where you can sit back on their nice leather chairs and feel transported to a time where speakeasies like this one were a thing. A place where service is always top-notch, the crowd is diverse and not pretentious, and you just go for a good time, each time. I'm so grateful for this spot! read more

Lincolns - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Maine

Well mixed feelings about this, very very cool hidden bar in Portland. Love the secret entrance. Good luck figuring it out!! The drinks are only $5 BUT they are beyond basic. Service just fine nothing wow. read more

Nice speakeasy in Portland. They even have a bourbon premade cocktail similar to an old fashioned.

The bouncer was incredibly rude and disrespectful to my wife when she asked a simple question. Would not recommend.

So cool to try and find!! Not going to tell you- other than you have to wait until 5 pm walk downstairs from the door you come through then pull, don't push! Good luck!! Ambiance is great!! read more

Lincolns - Inside! - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Can't go wrong with Lincoln's! Great pre, or after, dinner spot! Go around when they open for a good vibe to chat with a friend

I had a group of girls in a bachelorette party take a picture of me without my permission to joke about and ridicule and when I inform the bouncer, I was ignored and they did nothing. Great. Zero response. read more

A fun place to kick back and catch up over cocktails. It's nice to have a bar to order drinks then sit and relax without having to worry that waitstaff will interfere. We. Loses down our evening here and didn't have to worry about pretentious drinks just basic drinks and taps for the great setting with friends. It is CASH ONLY but have a ATM inside if needed. read more

Fun spot, that is a cute speakeasy that you have to know where it is to find. Great local spot because there is no sign and you have to find the door. Drinks are cheap, at $5 dollars only. Cash only but there is an ATM right outside if you need to. read more

Such a cool neighborhood spot with a great vibe. All drinks are $5 cash only. Finding the entrance was a bit tricky but made the experience all the more fun. When I visited, the bar was filled with a mix of tourists and locals. If you are visiting the area it is totally worth the trip. read more

Lincolns - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Maine

This is a very cool experience being it's a true speakeasy. Very hard to find - we walked up and down the street until we found another group looking for it. Drinks are $5 and you get what you pay for. read more

Lincolns - a stage set up for a show - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Maine

My happy place. Try to stop in whenever I'm in Portland .. Ambiance : Like hanging out in your best friend's parents basement bar when you were a kid. Location: Hidden ..NOT hard to find. Bar: No pretense.. Value: It's in the name. Overall: "Legendary" read more

Lincolns - $5 Menu - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Maine

We love Portland but it isn't a cheap place to visit. Our airbnb with all silly fees attached was $150+ for the night. Street parking was $7/hour. Oysters shrimp and cocktails at our favorite spot was nearly $200. Happy hour at a local BBQ place ran up about 60 bucks. Lincoln's? Strong, cheap drinks. Fast service. I'm a fan and so is my wallet. read more

Fun spot, $5 drinks! It might take you some time to find, but it's fun to find. You can choose from your basic drinks. There was one bartender who was doing a great job and had a good pour. Thursday night was comedy night at 8:30 for a $5 cover. Most of the comedians were funny. This place is the definition of speak easy. Good job! read more

Lincolns - Comedy night stage - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Maine

Hey this place is pretty cool . It's like an old speak easy with a hidden front door to get in. Get to 36 Market st, go down the stairs and the door is in the brick wall. Yeah spoiled your fun. But you didn't come to get lost and pissed, you came to hang out or hide out. All beers and drinks are $5. Cool place and laid back aura. read more

Lincolns - Current menus - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Cool vibe in terms of the speak-easy thing. Good amount of room, easy to find a place to sit even with a larger group. No drink menu, just a list of the alcohol and mixers they have For $5, worth a visit. Can't see myself staying for more than a round, but no complaints read more

Omg. They did not have the Chili Mac the night I came **cries**! My friend & I heard great things about this speakeasy & were on the hunt to find the entrance. Apparently, this is a super popular speakeasy because we saw people walking aimlessly around looking for the entrance too. We were all mobbing! Finally, we found the entrance & were excited to find out that it was Comedy Night! Cash only, $5 cocktails. read more

Finding this place is part of the fun! Solid drinks for $5 and a chil atmosphere! There is no official drink menu but their special black cherry old fashioned is a solid choice! read more

First speakeasy I've been too and it was a bit difficult to find but it was worth it! The staff is extremely chill, and they have a heavy pour. It's cash only but when everything is $5 that makes it super easy. It was a nice chill place that 10 of us were able to catch up and talk so that we could hear each other read more

Great vibe and pretty good drinks (not top shelf) but for a great price. We also brought our older parents in early just to check it out. They felt young again. We scooted them out before the younger crowd came in. Fun place to go for a chill vibe! read more

Everything is $5 and it's cash only (atm is right outside the door). It's not easy to find for us, so give yourself some time. It was a fun but stressful experience because I almost got kick out of a pizza place trying to find it. Good Luck! read more

Lincolns - Jameson and Ginger - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Maine

We heard about this place from "Vena's Fizz House" when went there for some cocktails. After leaving they asked us because we look like tourist and told us that if we don't have anything plan today. We can stop by Lincoln for a comedy night and not to mention she said "All the drinks are $5!" I was like damn! I never see or know if any bar drink cost just $5. It was real fosho! It was right about the street. Took us a while to find it, it was hidden. It is at the downstairs of a building. The Entrance to the main bar was so cool its like a desk that you pull it out to go into Lincoln. Their comedy night night were pack. We order our drink. The menu were simple but $5 what can go wrong right?! We have couple of drinks and stayed until the end of the comedy. It was amazing. I would definitely come back to this place again. Highly recommended! read more

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We had fun figuring out how to get into this little speakeasy after dinner nearby. It's not that difficult--just pay attention to clues once you get into the secret entrance space. $5 beers and a few mixed drink options with liquor. Dark divey vibe, chill bartenders--good place to have an intimate conversation in a laid back, unpretentious setting. They also have comedy on Thursdays. If I lived here, I'd be a regular. read more

Lincolns - Lincoln's lager and a porter - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Maine

This speakeasy was pretty cool once we found it. Our group walked around the area a few times and didn't notice the entrance at first and struggled to find it. We only found the entrance when I saw a few people go in and out of a random unlabeled door and we thought to go down the stairs and try it. The menu was pretty straightforward. A short list of beer / wine, spirits / liquor, and mixers with everything being $5 (tax included). It is cash only but there was also an ATM right outside the door if you needed to withdraw some cash. read more

Went here for comedy night. The place was fantastic!! Bartender served us quickly. Everything is SO CHEAP!!! Really reasonable. Comedy night was a fun time. Not every joke was my cup of tea, but hey that's comedy! Can't make everyone laugh. Vibe and set up was awesome. Fun time trying to find which door was the entrance. Definitely come here if you visit Portland! read more

Lincolns - Stage - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Maine

I love Lincolns! Great bar and speakeasy. The funniest part is watching people trying to find the door. The door used to be a bookshelf but isn't any longer. Super nice wait staff with a cool way about them. read more

Lincolns is the best at what it does! Cheap drinks, cool vibe and space, cozy without being overwhelming and staff are friendly and professional. Just gotta find that entrance ;) read more

Quiet environment, good drinks, mysterious environment . Bartender very nice. Would stop by again.

This place was amazing! It has an authentic speak easy feel with super friendly staff! Their drinks are strong and nearly all of them are only $5!! This includes Titos, Jameson, Bombay, etc.. (not the cheap house, wells liquor) - which is hard to find anywhere nowadays! Only downfall is that since the place is small and seating can be hard to come by depending on when you go but if you wait around a bit you'll find a spot to sit. Also it's Cash Only but drinks aren't expensive so it's whatever. read more

Dope ass bar. I don't like that Yelp makes me write more just to say that. Whatever. read more