Portland: Old Port Seafood Lovers Tour
Savor a Maine seafood luncheon and learn about Portland’s iconic working waterfront with a knowledgeable local guide.
Portland Hunt + Alpine Club is a bar in Old Port, Portland.
Editorially verified June 5, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Food program: Smorrebrod, Scandinavian small plates
Tip: Wednesday to Sunday from 16:00. Bar seats walk in; weekend evenings fill by 19:00.
Savor a Maine seafood luncheon and learn about Portland’s iconic working waterfront with a knowledgeable local guide.
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Address: 75 Market Street, Portland, ME 04101
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.
Novare Res Bier Cafe in Canal Plaza, since 2008 from Eric Michaud, is Portland's Belgian-and-craft-beer destination with a courtyard patio open all summer.
Signature drink: Rotating taps of rare Belgian and Maine craft beer
Food: Charcuterie, pretzels, sandwiches
Tip: The courtyard patio opens through summer. Bottle list is the city's deepest; ask staff for current rarities.
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.
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.
The Bearded Lady's Jewel Box on Congress Street, since 2014, is a small Arts District cocktail room with creative seasonal drinks and no street sign.
Signature drink: Creative seasonal cocktails
Food: Limited snacks
Tip: No sign outside; look for the street number. Daily evenings only, walk-up.
LFK on State Street near Longfellow Square is a literary-themed bar with books on the walls, an eclectic cocktail program and a kitchen of sandwiches.
Signature drink: House cocktails, natural wine by the glass
Food: Sandwiches, small plates
Tip: Daily 11:00-24:00. Daytime walk-in; weekend evenings fill Standing room when busy.
Novare Res Bier Cafe in Canal Plaza, since 2008 from Eric Michaud, is Portland's Belgian-and-craft-beer destination with a courtyard patio open all summer.
Signature drink: Rotating taps of rare Belgian and Maine craft beer
Food: Charcuterie, pretzels, sandwiches
Tip: The courtyard patio opens through summer. Bottle list is the city's deepest; ask staff for current rarities.
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.
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.