Whenever visiting a new city, I always try to find a country bar, and I was so surprised Portland,…read moreMaine had one, and it even had the best vibes; so much so, me and my friend went there twice! First off, the ambiance is so fun! They have the best playlists, and their seats are so fun! They even have some arcade games that people were playing. I ordered the blackberry lemonade as well as a second drink (I forgot which one), but both were delicious! You can also pay an extra $4 for their souvenir mason jar which me and my friend both did. Highly recommend Bonfire for a fun drink spot if you'r visiting Portland.

Walked into Bonfire on a Saturday night at peak hours and they were not playing country music…read more False advertising!

Wonderful new pub in South Portland. Located in the old Fore River Brewery Building. Full bar with…read morelimited, albeit delicious food. Owners, Lori and Chris, are lovely people who previously owned the OHNO Cafe in the West End of Portland. All the employees we've met are terrific. There are often bands playing on the weekends. During the spring, summer and fall the outdoor area is lovely. Just check their social media for events. So happy to have such a warm, welcoming, family friendly place to hang out. Please stop by and help make this new business a huge success.

Friendly environment, great beer selection, and good food prices. We stopped in on a Saturday…read moreevening, there was a band wrapping up. Food was fast and tasty. We got the veggie chili and mac and cheese. Hidden spot in a cozy neighborhood but definitely try them out!!

Restaurant and bar on the riverside golf course. Large deck overlooking the course with live music…read more Large bar area with multiple TVs. Open in the winter even when the golf course is closed. Great priced bar food, and drinks. Good atmosphere and the service was fast and friendly. They even have trivia on Tuesdays! Fun sports bar, with a mug club if you wanted!

Excellent bar food. Best fries in Portland. Service is very good. The owner is usually on the…read moreproperty and is very interactive with customers.

Both times I've been, I've had a good experience - specifically getting drinks & food. Their…read morebreakfast sandwiches are great & the Kitchen Sink smashed burger (tossed in their salt & vinegar rub) was as well. I live relatively close, so it just made sense to try it out a few times. The service was excellent, how-f***ing-ever, I've made 100% sure I didn't go on days/nights this place was slammed because I'm way too old for bar fights caused by people with poor emotional regulation. The bartenders at these quieter times were on point - quick & responsive - one even decided to go braless with a see-through shirt for the old grey hair dudes at the bar on a relatively quiet night. Very classy & thoughtful. The ambience is that of a barn. Legit. This place is so run down that if it was a car, cops wouldn't even want to pull it over. It's definitely one of those places you go to get insufferably drunk and wake up in the morning with some new bugs living in/on your crotch, maybe even a big one in your bed - but that's half the fun(?) if you're into that sorta thing. I'm not, but to each their own. On the off chance I go back, I'm wearing a full body MOP suit so I can leave almost as clean as I came in. Honestly - it's filthy, but I do recommend it for pool, food & drinks.

I came to meet some friends and have some drinks, but we were on empty bellies. I wasn't looking…read morefor 5-star dining at a pub in Buxton, just some eats to line my stomach. We tried the sweet thai chili wings, Buxton Mac Tacos (same ingredients as a Big Mac) and the raspberry cheesecake chimis. We ordered at the bar and were given a buzzer. It took an exceptionally long time to get the food. When I went up to order a refill on by drink, the bartender said "Your food has been done". My buzzer never went off. We determined it had malfunctioned. I get that they are super busy back there, but for the amount of time that had passed, I would have expected someone to at least holler over to let us know we should come get our food, rather than let it sit there and get cold. Keeping in mind that it had been sitting for a while, it wasn't bad. The wing sauce didn't really stick to the meat, rather just puddled up in the basket, but if you rolled them around in the sauce, the flavor itself was good. The tacos were bigger and more filling than I ever thought they'd be. I'd get those again. The star of the show were the deep friend raspberry cheesecake chimis. SO GOOD! I've actually craved them to a point where I may go back to the bar just to eat those! LOL Other than the buzzer issue, we had a great time at Skip's that night. There was a band playing and still no cover charge was paid at the door. We had a fun night of food, drinks, and dancing. I'd definitely return.

Absolutely wonderful views. The service was friendly and professional. They have good cocktails,…read moreand we shared several appetizers that were all tasty. A great place to go for cocktails and appetizers and to enjoy the view.

We came here for nighttime drinks in our hotel after a long day of being tourists. We didn't have…read morefood but we enjoyed the mixed drinks and blueberry ale. The views of Portland are wonderful, (it's all enclosed.) Service was good.

What a fabulous find! It's tucked away in a neighborhood far from the tourist hot spots…read more Frankly, I'd be here every week if I lived in the area. We arrived at a weird hour of the day, around 3:30/4:00 p.m. The bartender seated us and took our order as there was only one other patron. She was friendly and attentive, even made a pot of coffee for my daughter. We enjoyed the Scotch egg, bangers and mash, lamb lollipops, French onion soup, and pub salad - all of which were amazing. The decor was fresh and clean. Loved the pictures of pubs from the Cambridge and Somerville - quite unexpected. The Continental made our trip home much more pleasant. Thank you, Continental!

I will say, the food was pretty good. The fries are not good. The place looks like a depressed…read moreDenny's inside. The cocktail menu is massive but the martini's are in these tiny dollhouse-sized glasses. I've never seen a martini so small and so heavy on the vermouth. The worst part was the server - I can't figure out if they are trying to do a whole Disney experience with the rudeness for part of their skit, but I won't go back for the service. They were not friendly, they were annoyed when we ordered food, they were annoyed when we asked where a drink that had been ordered 30 minutes ago was. This area lacks restaurants, but it doesn't mean we have to settle for bad ones.

Bubbas is a religious experience. It's a place where people of all races, genders, sexualities,…read moresocioeconomic backgrounds can come together. The tunes are immaculate, the dancing is constant. If you are looking for a classy bar experience please stick to the many fantastic cocktail bars Portland has to offer. If you are looking to restore your faith in humanity while sipping a beer or a mixed drink in a plastic cup, go to Bubba's. I hope to still be dancing here when I'm in my 90s.

Bubba's Sulky Lounge is a funkadelic, groovy, and little strange of a place to go out. When in…read morePortland, right? Although I normally wouldn't go out somewhere like Bubba's, I had to put on my party pants and go since my friend wanted her bachelorette party to go out here. Drinks on flowing, Christmas lights, funky decor, and a technicolor dance floor with a bunch of girls wearing wigs, what more could you ask for? The takeaway I learned from this experience was not to judge a book by its cover. We had a great time dancing the night away and celebrating our bride to be.

We stumbled upon this place while looking for a spot for a nightcap and something to eat, and I'm…read moreso glad we did! This place has such a fun, laid-back vibe. They had a projector set up playing Nintendo games, and they actually let us play! You could also request songs, which made the whole experience feel really interactive and fun. The music was great, and between the funky decor, colorful lights, and all the little details throughout the space, there was so much to look at. I especially loved their collection of pineapples! We had an espresso martini and a beer, and both were good. The bartender was super friendly and funny, which definitely added to the experience. The kitchen wasn't open when we stopped in, but they recommended a spot down the street. We ended up ordering from there and picked it up on our way home, so even though we didn't get to try the food here, they were still helpful in making sure we had somewhere to eat. This was such a fun unexpected find! Between the games, music, drinks, and atmosphere, it felt like a place where you can actually hang out and have a good time. Definitely a spot I'd come back to!

What an amazing place! The vibe is chill with a great selection of music and the bartender was…read moresuper friendly.