22 Best Craft Breweries in Portland

“Foundation Brewing is a fantastic delight. We had the opportunity to meet one of the four owners tonight and she was so friendly. Tina runs the tasting room, if you see her while you're enjoying the beer or pizza... make sure to ask her some questions about her hometown (Detroit, MI) or how Foundation Brewing came to be a local micro-brew.The pizza is a light, fluffy and crunchy exploration in all the best ways you could imagine. I think this brewery is getting the absolute most out of what space they have to work with and their staff is so friendly/helpful/patient. I'm committing myself to returning over and over and being (hopefully) a regular :)10/10 would recommend to anybody in and around the Portland/Westbrook city line.“

“Great brewery! We stopped in on the way to the airport. A lot of IPAs and hoppy beers (not our thing) but we still found yummy beers. Taproom is outside in a heated tent and they have little tent/cubbies with their own heaters. I would love to drink beers here on a random day when it is dumping outside.Lots of merch. Good Food truck. Kids loved grilled cheese, burger. Hook/string game outside. Super friendly staff at the bar and merch area.Would love to come back on our next trip to Maine!“

“Lone Pine is one of the best breweries in Portland! Shane is amazing! He had made me feel so welcome to the area! Rachael is also amazing! They know how to give great customer service! As a supervisor of a local hospital, the customer service is top notch! I would recommend this brewery to anyone! So amazing thanks to great staff like Shane and Rachael!“

“My husband Erik and I were married at Oxbow Beer Garden in Oxford and are nothing but impressed with the food/beverage, event execution and warm hospitality that was provided. We highly recommend hosting an event with Oxbow and/or visiting the beer garden for delicious pizza/beverages provided by their awesome staff!“

“Very cool place to grab some great beers! Definitely stop in if you get the chance. We loved the sours on tap (Frusch!)“

“beautiful and comfortable place to drink a locally brewed beer and some good food! love this place I would highly recommend this to anyone!!“

“Had a quick stop in Portland ME and booked the brewtour. SO many breweries, so little time....even though only myself and husband were the only 2 beer tourists, Joe still showed up and gave us a fantastic tour! Three Strong Spirits! You all rock. Loved your hospitality! Lone pine and Urban Farm, loved your selections and friendliness! We'll be back, Joe! Thanks for a fun time, Sue & Brent“

“Friendly and inviting, tasty snacks, love the atmosphere.“

“Really great spot for kombucha, spiked kombucha, and a couple beers on tap. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Definitely recommendRoot Wild Kombucha when visiting Portland or as a local and find yourself strolling down Washington Ave.“

“Nice place to have a beer with friends.“

“Best brewery I have been to in Maine don’t pass up going there. Staff is amazing“

“Beer rotation is always dope. Will be going back for a burger because you can get one for less than $10. I'm not a burger aficionado but that sounds like a really good deal. Will update the review with burger info when it's available“

“The food was so good and fresh. You can tell the food hasn't been sitting under a heat lamp. Get the hand cut, fries and the onion rings Thay are fantastic.“

“This was a small tasting room compared to most other breweries I’ve visited in the past. However, this is where size really doesn’t matter as it boils down to the potency and flavor of their brews. I have never heard of them previously (also did not even know they were the first NE craft brewery) but noticed patrons walking in and out from the other side of the street. I asked a local friend that I was with and he simply told me to go get a flight in, which I did not hesitate in the least to do.Definitely was worth checking out when in the area. There were a bunch of locals hanging out in there with various brews in their hands. They were obviously proud of the place and welcomed me in as I ordered two flights to taste most of what they had to offer. $20 to taste 8 brews with lovely locals to chat with? Absolutely worth it.Good stuff. Definitely stop by if you’re traveling through.“

“Amazing beer. Friendly Staff. Cozy atmosphere. Good people. Go there!“

“Had an absolute blast hosting our Winter Film Challenge kickoff party here. Awesome communication, staff and vibe. Cant wait to come back!“

“The jams! You can reel me in with good music and you did...plus amazing beers! Amazing place to hang out, relax and they have food/snacks too. We did a flight to check out what they had to offer, and they did not disappoint! Great place to come to and they have some scheduler entertainment as well! Great service and staff who will recommend some great beers!“

“Shipyard BreweryIt is noteworthy to mention upfront that the brewers of Shipyard Brewery studied under Alan Pugsley.Alan Pugsley came to the U.S. in 1986 and started a brewery in Portland, Maine. His love of brewing led him to assist with the start of more than 80 breweries in North America. He learned his craft at the Ringwood Brewery in Hampshire, England.Shipyard brews on-site. I sampled four beers. Each beer had its own character and was went down very easy. Make sure to stop in for a brew or two if you find yourself in Portland, ME.“

“Stopped by this establishment while hitting some of the local breweries in the area and it didn't disappoint. The beer was great, the vibe was awesome with super friendly and attentive staff there to help with any questions. Loved the fact that you had the choice of either partaking in the main area with some suds or go into the back room and play some shuffleboard to get the competitive juices flowing. The beer wasn't my favorite in comparison with some of the other breweries that we dove into on our day drinking tour. I think that I would come back here for a pop if I was partaking at Lone Pine and just walked up the small hill to the back.“

“My daughter had her wedding reception last year in September 9.24.22. We all had a blast! Kelly and Cody and rest of staff really made us all feel at home. Beautiful space. Beautiful people. This review has been a long time coming, and well-deserved! Love you guys. Sam's dad“

“Amazing! All around perfection! We usually go to bissell & the food is always above par. However tonight we tried the Italian night in the 21+ section & it was utterly amazing! We can not rave about it more. The steak was melt in your mouth with seasoning & accompaniments that made it a 5 star plus! The gnocchi was tender & the cheese perfection. We ordered the beef tartare twice because it was so amazing I had to have it for dessert too. My husband got the zeppole & it was to die for. Ross was the most amazing bartender & server, this was the best night for parents night away/date night ❤️“

“A wonderful atmosphere and even better… good beer served at a good temperature. The staff were great too.“