50 Best Bars in Portland

“The wife and I had an amazing time for my birthday. Dinner was perfect. Our bartender Mikey was attentive and entertaining. Highly recommend! 5 stars.“

“All I can say is amen hallelujah! I had an incredible eisbock and the pierogi. Perfect pairing, smooth pour, great place. 100% recommend!“

“Christopher is such an awesome host. He is extremely well connected in the restaurant industry- we came for our first anniversary and he HANR WROTE a recommendations list for us for our trip. The beer selection is amazing, and the taproom is very cozy.“

“A hidden gem for when you don’t want to head into the old port. :)“

“Love this spot! Love the cheap grilled 🧀“

“Chef Ronnie truly put his heart and soul into this place. Incredible addition to the Portland food scene. If you are looking for authentic Puerto Rican food, this is your go to. The rooftop is perfect for sunny days and good company. Everything about this place is top notche from the service to the food. Highly recommend.“

“Great venue, great staff. 10/10 would go every night!“

“Great food made on the premises, including homemade desserts and sourdough bread. Try the charcuterie plate with several cheese, fruit, nuts, bread and a rotating sliced meat. Or the grilled shrimp or tuna, both yummy. Cocktails, wine, espresso -- choices galore. gotta love the espresso martini, even a decaf one! Jazz or blues background music, no headbanger stuff. Relax and enjoy...“

“One of the coolest spots in Portland, definitely worth checking out.“

“Chill intimate environment. Fabulous community. Rotating local art. Fast friendly bar service. Excellent drinks, whether you want a cheap beer or a cocktail. Sober friendly with NA options. Everyone is welcome and treated with kindness. The End is a regular stop for me and I have all the respect for the guys behind it. Check them out! 🤘🏻“

“My Mom and I are in Portland on Vacation. So far EVO is defiantly a High Light! Staff was friendly and very helpful! Food was AMAZING! Absolutely a 10 out of 10!“

“karaoke Wednesday and Thursday nights. Very chill people to hang around with, my favorite place in town to have some beers!“

“This is a great local place to hang out. Love my Vanilla White Russians and great food.“

“Dog friendly, and yummy BBQ most days. We can’t wait to make another trip!“

“We had dinner last night and it was excellent!!! Service was wonderful, drinks were perfect and the food was amazing. Highly recommend!“

“Cash only, but they have an ATM. Food is delicious and more affordable than a lot of places in the area. Everyone behind the bar has always been very friendly, starting with Rick who retired a few years and carrying on with the new bartenders. I also love that it’s been around since the 1930s, as one of the first bars around to reopen after prohibition. It’s definitely a neighborhood gem!“

“I LOVE that DTL is requiring proof of vaccines to enter!! Keep up the great work!! I prefer to not drink/dine in the company of antivaxxers :)“

“Great chicken parm calzone.. Courtney was great at the bar she made us a mean margaritas.“

“Great place for your soon to be ex to meet with his girlfriend for a romantic interlude.“

“Very nice layout that’s small but big enough for those staying in the area. Not super busy in evening or morning. Vintage yet updated modern clean feel throughout. Nice cafe next door support great breakfast and coffee and utilizes this space in the Longfellow lobby for seating. Great vibes, low to moderate noise that you can still hear a normal conversation.“

“Amazing food, drinks and service, a true gem!!“

“Best place for watching English football. Especially when Arsenal are playing.“

“I always enjoy stopping in when I’m in the Portland area! Only place with other options besides the ol run of the mill lobster with butter or mayo. Delicious!“

“What's not to love and Sarah is awesome!!“

“This might be the best overall bourbon list I have ever seen at an establishment. Prices were reasonable as well. I just wished they opened earlier than 4pm. Burger next door at Rigby is 5 stars.“

“Great place to visit!!! Bartenders and manager were awesome. Looking forward to coming back!“

“Oh My God what a gem this place is! First off when you walk in it smells incredible. I had the Godmother grilled cheese. It was so good I couldn't hold a conversation......or maybe it was their margaritas!! Anyway the sandwich was unbelievable and the "secret sauce" on the side for dipping is something I didn't think I needed but ended up wanting to be buried in!“

“Ate there this evening celebrating my wife's birthday. Service, food, atmosphere was just amazing! Staff singing while presenting a free lava cake and Ice cream.... AMAZING evening! Highly recommended.“

“We had afternoon high tea. It was an enjoyable experience. It is real English tea. Service was great. The food was nice and appropriate for tea. Even clotted cream for the scones. The tea sandwiches were small. The mini lobster roll had very little lobster in it and the other two were petite. We would go back again. It is a little pricey but worth it for the experience.“

“Amazing tamales and empanadas.“

“Warm welcoming staff, happy regulars, creative events, top notch dedication to their draft list pouring from clean lines and glassware, passionate owners who are present and make food from scratch. A true Portland gem!“

“Great staff, food and experience.“

“The food was phenomenal, very tasty, flavorful, cooked to perfection! Friendly server and chill atmosphere. Definitely a favorite!“

“Wonderful service and excellent food!“

“One of our favorite places, nice laid back atmosphere with couches & bookcases, reasonably priced beers, and located at the entrance to Portland’s wonderful West End. They serve a great Beyond burger, as well as a black bean burger. They also have a number of other nice options including vegan cheese pizzas, chili, and chili cheese fries! Updated from previous review on 2024-06-25“

“One of my favorite venues in Maine! PHOME puts on the best shows!!! 💜🎶✨✨✨“

“Holy cow, what an awesome find! We enjoyed everything about this place. They have a fun cocktail menu, and the food is AMAZING! Be sure to order the fried chicken, and get at least a couple of their excellent sauces!“

“Always great music, affordable / awesome bevs, friendly crew, and overall fantastic atmosphere. Bottomless thanks!“

“Had a drink and oysters during happy hour and it was a great experience. Bartender Andy was so friendly and polite and gave some great recommendations for local spots to visit. Would definitely come regularly if I was a local.“

“Stopped in after a show at the State Theater...what an awesome place! Great everything! Don't miss out on this hidden gem. Justin the bartender rocked it!“

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

“Good food, good service, lovely“

“This place is great for room service or eating in the restaurant. Friendly staff, friendly guests, and multiple comfortable places to sit and chill. I stay at the adjacent hotel 3+ times a year because of the food options, bar and location.“

“My gf and I were in Portland today and saw Tomaso’s … We were hungry but didn’t know what to think at first.. so we checked out the reviews before going in.. let me just say. The reviews about how delicious the Steak and Cheese Sub and Dump Truck Fries are worth the hype!! Sooooo Good!! It’s a cozy venue with a very pleasant and attentive staff! We went in hungry and left happy and very satisfied ! This place is definitely worth the visit!“

“So glad we found Shays Grill Pub during our cruise stop in Portland. The hamburger, wraps and especially the fries are amazing, so yummy! Service was so friendly and fast. Highly recommend them!“

“Our new favorite bar in Portland. We Went in with the family for a few drinks. The staff were extremely helpful, came right over to make sure we had a table and took our order. The atmosphere was great and they had some cool drinks. We will definitely be back, thanks again 👍

We didn't have food so I can't review that.“

“Lovingly-Maintained Yamaha U1 Piano on stage“

“really good food here and professional staff“

“Awesome place, such a cool vibe in the building.“

“Ordered for my first time yesterday. So thankful for another gluten free option in Portland. The orange chicken might be the best I’ve ever had (GF and non). Beef teriyaki also very good. Will be coming back!“