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
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Portland
Decked out in Christmas lights and flea-market kitsch, this sprawling bar and restaurant is a Portland institution. Dozens of taps serve primarily…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
