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.

We came here to watch football because there really isn't anything to do past 6pm here in Maine. A…read morelot of places close even bars but this place stayed open till around midnight. They had a large variety of drinks and a small menu for bar food. The chili was great and the vibes at the bar were great. It's fun to see other people's hometown teams play and see how they differs from other fans.

Had the chicken chili and a couple of pints of Guinness while watching skateboarding and…read moresnowboarding videos. Staff is friendly and attentive and I wish I had more time in Portland (ME) to make a second or third visit.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

First visit upon recommendation from Luke's Lobster server for W buck a shuck happy hour…read more Already packed when we arrived at 4:30ish, but back " speakeasy" room opened up, and we met local friends who didn't even know about the place! Attentive staff who kept our beers filled and dozens of Arcadia (or Acadia?) oysters coming. Pretzel bites were great as well.

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