British gastropubIPA, lager, German-influenced$$east-baysideTue-Thu 11:00-20:00; Fri-Sat 11:00-21:00; Sun 11:00-20:00Thu 14:00-19:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-19:00; Sun 12:00-17:00 (summer schedule)
Goodfire Brewing on Anderson Street in East Bayside, since 2017, runs hop-forward IPAs alongside crisp lagers and a German Kolsch (Dizzy Spell).
Tip: Taproom hours shift seasonally. Cans for takeaway from the cooler at all open hours.
British gastropubIPA, barrel-aged$$east-baysideSun-Thu 12:00-20:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-21:00Mon-Thu 12:00-20:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-21:00; Sun 12:00-20:00
Lone Pine Brewing on Anderson Street opened 2016 from Tom Madden and John Paul, with core IPAs (Portland Pale, Tessellation) and a pilot system for one-offs.
Tip: Same warehouse block as Goodfire and Oxbow Blending. Walk between the three for an East Bayside taproom crawl.
British gastropubFarmhouse ale, mixed-fermentation$$east-baysideMon-Wed 12:00-21:00; Thu 12:00-22:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-20:00Mon-Wed 12:00-21:00; Thu 12:00-22:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-20:00
Oxbow Blending and Bottling on Washington Avenue, since 2014, is the Portland blending and bottling outpost of the Newcastle, Maine farmhouse brewery.
Tip: Original farmhouse brewery is in Newcastle, Maine (90 min drive). This taproom is the easier Portland city visit.
British gastropubModern American craft, IPA$$east-baysideMon 12:00-20:00; Tue-Fri 12:00-21:00; Sat-Sun 12:00-21:00Mon 12:00-20:00; Tue-Sat 12:00-21:00; Sun 12:00-20:00
Rising Tide Brewing, founded 2010 by Nathan and Heather Sanborn and at 103 Fox Street since 2012, anchors East Bayside as a Portland craft pioneer.
Tip: The Galley kitchen is open through taproom hours. Family friendly, outdoor seating in summer.
British gastropubEnglish ales, Pumpkinhead lagers$$old-portMon-Sat 11:00-20:00; Sun 11:00-18:00Daily noon to 19:00
Shipyard Brewing on Newbury Street opened 1994 from Fred Forsley and English brewmaster Alan Pugsley, with English-style ales and the Pumpkinhead seasonal.
Tip: Tours run through the taproom; tasting flights at the bar. Walking distance from the Old Port.
British gastropubEnglish-inspired ales, lagers$$north-deeringThu-Sat 12:00-17:00Wed-Fri 14:00-20:00; Sat 12:00-20:00; Sun 12:00-18:00
D L Geary Brewing on Evergreen Drive opened in 1986 from David and Karen Geary as the first commercial craft brewery east of the Mississippi.
Tip: Tasting room shares the brewery building. Tours by appointment via the operator site.