The Wallingford Dram

I lived in downtown Boston (Beacon Hill and North End) for 15 years. In those 15 years I consumed many cocktails at numerous establishments. I’d put the Wallingford Dram’s cocktails up against any in Boston, including recently departed Drink. They are on point.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

As a bartender，this is my favorite place to drink. high quality cocktails and good service as well.I got the “text me Ishmael ”(which is White Negroni ‘s twist)and Last word. Highly recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Scam. I found the Wallingford on here one day, so my husband and I went over on a whim. We love little hole in wall craft cocktail bars. It literally is a hole in the wall, with maybe 8 bar seats, and a few indoor tables (couple more outside, too). The employees were mega nice and it has the look of a craft bar, warm woods and lightening, but it ended up being a hipster sham. We found out a little too late that they don’t craft their cocktails by hand to order at all, rather they are batch made. What’s worse is, before knowing that, I asked to make a minor modification to a drink on the menu, simply switching the brand of vodka, to which the bartender replied that, not only was he unable to do so because it was made in big batches, but that he didn’t even know the measurements to make it at all. I’m sorry but if I’m paying $20 for a “craft cocktail” I expect it to be made by a bartender who knows how, and for it to be made fresh in front of me. The whole place lost its sizzle after that. You want to sell batch made cocktails? Great! But don’t fluff up the price and make a big show of it. Over $125 for 6 drinks and a saucer of spicy nuts (which were delicious). That’s too much for simply pouring from a jug.

ETA based on the restaurant’s response, as staff said in house, drinks are pre-made and that, to me, disqualifies them as a “craft cocktail” establishment. I have zero issue paying whatever price for a true craft drink and any number of nearby businesses seem to manage both clientele and crafting cocktails to order without issue, but I digress. We ordered from the main menu, so poured from a jug is spot on and that’s their right but I maintain it is misleading.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

Scam. I found the Wallingford on here one day, so my husband and I went over on a whim. We love little hole in wall craft cocktail bars. It literally is a hole in the wall, with maybe 8 bar seats, and a few indoor tables (couple more outside, too). The employees were mega nice and it has the look of a craft bar, warm woods and lightening, but it ended up being a hipster sham. We found out a little too late that they don’t craft their cocktails by hand to order at all, rather they are batch made. What’s worse is, before knowing that, I asked to make a minor modification to a drink on the menu, simply switching the brand of vodka, to which the bartender replied that, not only was he unable to do so because it was made in big batches, but that he didn’t even know the measurements to make it at all. I’m sorry but if I’m paying $20 for a “craft cocktail” I expect it to be made by a bartender who knows how, and for it to be made fresh in front of me. The whole place lost its sizzle after that. You want to sell batch made cocktails? Great! But don’t fluff up the price and make a big show of it. Over $125 for 6 drinks and a saucer of spicy nuts (which were delicious). That’s too much for simply pouring from a jug.

ETA based on the restaurant’s response, as staff said in house, drinks are pre-made and that, to me, disqualifies them as a “craft cocktail” establishment. Any number of nearby businesses seem to manage both clientele and crafting cocktails to order without issue, but I digress. We ordered from the main menu, so poured from a jug is spot on and that’s absolutely their right. Google is simply a space to provide fact-based reviews centered on personal experiences.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

A great little gem for unique and delightful craft cocktails and I love their old crystal glassware it's a nice little touch

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

My favorite bar in the Portsmouth Kittery area. Great cocktails, knowledgeable bartenders, awesome atmosphere despite it being small.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing spot in Kittery Maine craft cocktails , great selection of beer ! They have these spicey nuts that are amazing

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent place to have cocktails. Nice ambiance and great service.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 4

Our bartender Rick at The Leavitt Theater in Ogunquit recommended the Dram. Thanks Rick! Jeff and Marshall were incredible. Passionate and knowledgeable about mixology. Our drinks were great - we had many, but for me the most memorable thing is Jeff changed my mind about Vermouth. I have had many, the Leavitt makes a good one, but Jeff introduced me to one I could sip straight. Cocchi Storico from Italy. I LOVE it when a bartender opens a new avenue of exploration for me. This bar also has a great community and we enjoyed talking to the bar tenders and a variety of locals. What a great atmosphere. Dram, you are killing it. We'll be back Summer 2025!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

A little hidden gem in downtown kittery and definitely the best place to experience cocktails on the seacoast. The staff are friendly, upbeat and can always give a good recommendation if you're not sure what you'd enjoy

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Best bar in Maine, hands down. Everything they make is perfect.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bartender was friendly, knowledgeable, and absolutely killed it serving 15 guests on his own during a rush. Awesome experience. Will be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great drink spot while waiting for your table at Anju next door. Jeff goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome, and he makes great drinks!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

It's a bar they don't have a ton of food. Hence the

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

What a gem! Although we are "regulars" of the Kittery food and drink scene we hadn't made it here until a wintery Friday night. Cozy vibe, extremely friendly, attentive, creative staff. The Bourbon lovers in our crowd praised "A fist in the mouth of time" and "Something for Timmy". The gin drinkers loved "Text me Ishmael" and the tequila lovers loved "Jupiter Jazz". We managed to sample a cocktail created by each of the mixologists working... we coverd a lot of the menu territory but there is still much more to explore. We're definitely coming back. Thanks to the team of talented folks behind the bar.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5