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Signature drink
Rotating taps of rare Belgian and Maine craft beer
Editor tip
The courtyard patio opens through summer. Bottle list is the city's deepest; ask staff for current rarities.
CuisineCocktail bar
TypeBelgian and craft beer bar
Price$$$
Neighborhoodold-port
HoursSun-Thu 11:30-23:00; Fri-Sat 11:30-01:00
Signature drinkRotating taps of rare Belgian and Maine craft beer
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Food program: Charcuterie, pretzels, sandwiches

Tip: The courtyard patio opens through summer. Bottle list is the city's deepest; ask staff for current rarities.

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Address: 4 Canal Plaza, Portland, ME 04101

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Camp Pennant Bar ★ 4.2

Cocktail barBrewery + distillery bar$$$old-portMon-Wed 11:30-20:00; Thu-Sat 11:30-21:00; Sun 11:30-20:00

Camp Pennant on Commercial Street (the 2024 rebrand of Liquid Riot under Michael Fraser) runs a brewery, distillery and bar in one Old Port building.

Signature drink: House cocktails with Pennant Distilling spirits

Food: Wood-fired pizza, Maine seafood, shareable plates

Tip: Mon-Wed close 20:00, Thu-Sat close 21:00. Patio runs through summer with waterfront views.

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Central Provisions Bar ★ 4.5

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The bar at Central Provisions on Fore Street runs a seasonal cocktail program alongside the kitchen's small plates of crudo, tartare and pork belly.

Signature drink: Seasonal craft cocktails

Food: Small plates from Central Provisions kitchen

Tip: Downstairs bar is walk-in only; upstairs takes Resy reservations.

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Portland Hunt + Alpine Club ★ 4.7

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Portland Hunt + Alpine Club on Market Street, since 2013 from Andrew and Briana Volk, is Portland's defining craft cocktail room with aquavit and smorrebrod.

Signature drink: Scandinavian-influenced cocktails, aquavit Bloody Mary

Food: Smorrebrod, Scandinavian small plates

Tip: Wednesday to Sunday from 16:00. Bar seats walk in; weekend evenings fill by 19:00.

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Blyth & Burrows ★ 4.6

Cocktail barCocktail bar, speakeasy$$$old-portMon-Tue 16:00-23:00; Wed-Fri 16:00-24:00; Sat 12:00-24:00; Sun 12:00-23:00

Blyth and Burrows on Exchange Street runs a vintage-inspired cocktail bar with a hidden speakeasy (Broken Dram) accessed via the alley behind the building.

Signature drink: Vintage-inspired craft cocktails

Food: Snacks, small plates

Tip: Mon-Tue 16:00-23:00; Wed-Fri 16:00-24:00; Sat 12:00-24:00; Sun 12:00-23:00. Walk in for the upstairs bar.

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The Great Lost Bear ★ 4.3

Cocktail barCraft beer bar, pub$$$woodfords-deeringDaily 12:00-22:00

The Great Lost Bear on Forest Avenue, since 1979, is Portland's craft-beer pub of record, with Sunday brewmaster events featuring Maine breweries on rotation.

Signature drink: Maine craft beer flight

Food: Pub fare, burgers

Tip: Daily 11:30-23:00. Sunday brewmaster events feature Maine breweries on rotation.

540 Forest Avenue, Portland, ME 04101

Camp Pennant Bar ★ 4.2

Cocktail barBrewery + distillery bar$$$old-portMon-Wed 11:30-20:00; Thu-Sat 11:30-21:00; Sun 11:30-20:00

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Signature drink: House cocktails with Pennant Distilling spirits

Food: Wood-fired pizza, Maine seafood, shareable plates

Tip: Mon-Wed close 20:00, Thu-Sat close 21:00. Patio runs through summer with waterfront views.

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Ruski's Tavern ★ 4.1

Cocktail barNeighborhood tavern, dive$$$west-endMon-Sat 07:00-01:00; Sun 09:00-01:00

Ruski's Tavern on Danforth Street is the West End neighborhood dive bar, opened 1980s, with cheap beer, well drinks and a breakfast plate from 07:00 daily.

Signature drink: Cheap beer, well drinks

Food: Breakfast all day, burgers, classic diner

Tip: Open from 07:00 daily; cash and card both fine. The breakfast plate is the daytime draw.

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Central Provisions Bar ★ 4.5

Cocktail barCocktail bar, small plates$$$old-portDaily 11:00-14:00; 17:00-22:00

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Signature drink: Seasonal craft cocktails

Food: Small plates from Central Provisions kitchen

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414 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101

Portland Hunt + Alpine Club ★ 4.7

Cocktail barCocktail bar$$$old-portWed-Sun 14:00-22:00

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Signature drink: Scandinavian-influenced cocktails, aquavit Bloody Mary

Food: Smorrebrod, Scandinavian small plates

Tip: Wednesday to Sunday from 16:00. Bar seats walk in; weekend evenings fill by 19:00.

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Blyth & Burrows ★ 4.6

Cocktail barCocktail bar, speakeasy$$$old-portMon-Tue 16:00-23:00; Wed-Fri 16:00-24:00; Sat 12:00-24:00; Sun 12:00-23:00

Blyth and Burrows on Exchange Street runs a vintage-inspired cocktail bar with a hidden speakeasy (Broken Dram) accessed via the alley behind the building.

Signature drink: Vintage-inspired craft cocktails

Food: Snacks, small plates

Tip: Mon-Tue 16:00-23:00; Wed-Fri 16:00-24:00; Sat 12:00-24:00; Sun 12:00-23:00. Walk in for the upstairs bar.

26 Exchange Street, Portland, ME 04101

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