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4 bars in Portland, editor-picked for bars open past midnight. Bars going past midnight on friday or saturday. All bars in Portland.
Novare Res Bier Cafe ★ 4.6
old-port · 4 Canal Plaza, Portland, ME 04101
Hours: Sun-Thu 11:30-23:00; Fri-Sat 11:30-01:00
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.
Tip: The courtyard patio opens through summer. Bottle list is the city's deepest; ask staff for current rarities.
The Bearded Lady's Jewel Box ★ 4.5
arts-district · 644 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
Hours: Mon Closed; Tue-Sun 18:00-01:00
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.
Tip: No sign outside; look for the street number. Daily evenings only, walk-up.
LFK ★ 4.3
arts-district · 188A State Street, Portland, ME 04101
Hours: Daily 17:00-01:00
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.
Tip: Daily 11:00-24:00. Daytime walk-in; weekend evenings fill Standing room when busy.
Ruski's Tavern ★ 4.1
west-end · 212 Danforth Street, Portland, ME 04102
Hours: Mon-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.
Tip: Open from 07:00 daily; cash and card both fine. The breakfast plate is the daytime draw.
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