Portland
Early-20th-century elegance meets a 21st-century cocktail menu, plus lots of Teddy Roosevelt memorabilia and a ton of taxidermy at this excellent bar. The…
Must-see nightlife in Maine
Portland
In a pocket of town growing in stature (and with a neighboring distillery), Rising Tide is well worth investigating. Locals congregate in the car park,…
Midcoast Maine
On the 2nd floor of the colossal Fort Andross mill complex overlooking the Androscoggin, this raw, loft-like space is part cafe, part bar, part theater…
Portland
Portland's drinking scene is suffused with microbreweries and craft cocktail spots, and these are all very nice, but this old port also deserves a down…
Portland
As the name says, there's a bunch of maps decorating the walls at this charming basement bar – it's as if you've entered a watering hole for hipster-ish…
Midcoast Maine
'Drouthy' (droo-thee) is Scottish for 'thirsty' (thanks to poet Robert Burns' 'Tam o' Shanter'), and this cute wee pub wears its owner's Scots heritage on…
Portland
Decked out in Christmas lights and flea-market kitsch, this sprawling bar and restaurant is a Portland institution. Dozens of taps serve primarily…
Portland
This Scandinavian-style, minimalist cocktail bar is a two-time James Beard semi-finalist for 'Outstanding Bar Program.' The setting is spacious, airy and…
Portland
Nationally known for its Belgian-style beers, Allagash opens its doors for free tours and tastings every day (book a tour online; weekend tours are super…
Portland
Another cool brewery in Maine with innovative beer and a big, welcoming brewery bar? Why the hell not? This enormous space isn't just a good spot to grab…
Portland
Although Bramhall touts itself as a speakeasy, there's a level of exclusivity implied in that description that doesn't register at this redbrick…
Midcoast Maine
The tasting room of this small, ethically minded brewery is a popular destination for beer lovers, who like both the hoppy flavors and the brewers' ideals…
Portland
On the outside: a cute, oddly residential-looking building in the middle of downtown. On the inside: a dark bar decorated with a skull, wooden chickens…
Midcoast Maine
This bar, located above Marshall Wharf Brewing Company, serves that establishment's beers, as well as cocktails, whiskies and other drinks to ward off the…
Midcoast Maine
That settles it: you can be in the most isolated, off-the-radar corner of a basically medieval-tech-level island in the middle of the damn ocean, and…
Portland
This is a great summer bar, where you can drink mainly outdoors on a spacious porch, with a young crowd and easy breezy vibe. It can get a little fratty…
Portland
Shipyard has grown to become Maine's largest brewer (and also brews Cap'n Eli soda). Pop by to visit its tasting-room facilities, try some of its beers …
Marshall Wharf Brewing Company
Midcoast Maine
The tasting room for this dockside brewpub stays true to its maritime roots, serving, for example, a Scotch ale brewed with Maine kelp, and more…
Portland
The lounge area at this swank, off-the-beaten-track restaurant is a good spot for 25-year-old scotch or fancy gin cocktails.
Portland
The folks at this painfully hip spot are really into their cocktails – and mocktails. Seasonal cocktails might run the gamut from apple brandy, orange and…
Portland
Gritty is an apt description for this party-happy Old Port pub, which dates from 1988 – making it Maine's pioneering brewpub. You'll find a generally…
Portland
Get yourself into the tasting room of this hardworking little brewery and go gaga on imperial brown ale mixed with maple syrup, or traditional Belgian…
Portland
Tucked away off the Lower Exchange Street alley, this European-style beer garden attracts a mixed-age crowd, who sit at communal tables quaffing drinks…
Midcoast Maine
A hoppy IPA or a thick stout does wonders when it comes to warding off the chill winds blowing in from the Rockland docks. Enjoy those beers in the…
Portland
There are a lot of forgettable bars in the Old Port, but Rosie's, with its neighborhood vibe, wood floors and local clientele, stands out by not super…
Midcoast Maine
Sea Dog is best known for its wild blueberry wheat ale, but its selection of brews runs pretty deep, from brown ales to thick porters. This brewery-bar is…
Portland
Call ahead to reserve a place on a tour of Maine's pioneering microbrewery, which kick-started the trend back in 1986. It specializes in classic British…
Portland
Despite the so-so food, Bull Feeney's remains a local favorite for its central location, warm ambience (it spills over two floors, with a crackling fire…
Crissy's Breakfast & Coffee Bar
Midcoast Maine
This charming breakfast nook is good for a cappuccino or some fresh baked goods – or maybe a plate of huevos rancheros if you're feeling particularly…
Midcoast Maine
By the footbridge and behind the Chowder House, this unpretentious waterfront spot features a bar made from an actual sailboat. Gimmick? Sure. Fun? It's…
Midcoast Maine
This simple cafe has good (if expensive) coffee and baked goods, and is a decent spot to load up on rocket fuel so you can get through the day.
Midcoast Maine
There's not a ton of nightlife in Wiscasset, but this pub, attached to a cozy cafe, has TVs showing games, and a good selection of beers from Maine and…
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