CBG

617 Congress St, Portland
(207) 613-9356

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Kari Bernard

If bloody horror films and hostile service is your thing, this is the place for you.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Jonathan Chavoustie

I used to come here back before it was renovated, so before COVID. I caught a show at the State and waited at the front when I arrived because it said “Wait to be Seated”. I saw an open bar seat at the end of the bar, so I walked over to it and asked if I could sit here, since I only wanted a drink. The staff said I could sit there and they gave me menus and gave me water. The couple next to me appeared nice and so I proceeded to chat them up. However, as I was talking to the couple, the female suddenly grabbed me by the shirt aggressively. I was so caught off guard that I said I would leave as to avoid conflict. However, the fact that the staff not only served this person to the point of intoxication that she assaulted someone, but that the staff did not remove her once she did assault someone, displays the lack of professionalism the staff exhibits on behalf of the establishment. I called the establishment after the altercation to address the issue, and the staff laughed at me and told me there weren’t any cameras to witness the event that took place that night. I informed them that I would be returning to the establishment to address this issue at operating hours the next days.

Daniel Lapointe

Was walking around Portland looking for food on Feb 8th for way too long. It was wicked cold and windy. We stepped in here to warm up and have a cocktail and grub. The place was right up my alley. Tunes were dope, the old-school 1970's wall paneling was nostalgic along with castle greyskull above the bar. Service was great. We had 2 very fairly priced vodka sodas each and walked back to the Hotel. Back in the room we both agreed we should have eaten at CBG and hung out a bit... Next time I guess.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Crystal Bowers

Cool place!!! Friendly staff. Drinks were amazing. We didn't eat but next time for sure!!!!

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

Chris

CBG is great! Great neighborhood hang plus they got a brunch option and plenty of cocktail options to choose from. Good hours, friendly staff, atmosphere is funky but they make it work.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Helen Chute

This is such a fun stop for a great price for brunch and wonderful cocktails. Our service was impeccable (cant remember her name she had black hair and was so nice) The smash burgers were my favorite in town with the soft sesame bun and bearnaise sauce with the crispy patty. Close to everything and no wait mid day on Saturday as well. 10 out of 10.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rachel Hill

This place has the best fish and chips I've ever had. Food is well seasoned, and the wait staff is fantastic. Friendly conversation, good movies on television, good music. Absolutely would recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Igor G

Good place. Tasty food. We were waiting for the table about 5 minutes at 11.15 pm and the table was wobbly. Overall, I recommend this place !

Kate Brown

Excellent food – slightly too much. Fun service, including advice on Wines. Very small criticism – slightly noisy due to the fun atmosphere and the music. Highly highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

JAKE LEDUE

Menu makes the food look so basic! Get a new menu! But actual food is amazing. They def deep fry fresh out back, delicious food good people. Relaxed non formal atmosphere

Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Sandwich w House Chips

Bradley Tarbox

Great little place. They were only offering brunch menu so I was expecting disappointment. I was wrong. I had the smash burger, delicious. GF had the Veggie burger, amazing. Parents had wings and veggies balls of some sort, both loved them. Their basil aioli was worth asking for some to take home with us! All in all glad we stopped and would definitely stop again.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Ivy Prater-Seifert

We stopped here for brunch. I was a little nervous because it wasn’t busy but the food was amazing and great service. The brunch burger was awesome!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alex Ruck

Excellent bar, good vibes

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Clara Halter

Very chill and laid back atmosphere with tasty, expertly made cocktails. The two of us shared the Ribeye & Tenderloin Steak & Cheese Sandwich, and it was amazing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Robby Tucker

Great uncomplicated fare in a chill atmosphere. Good deep selection of drinks with great cocktails. Service was attentive and pricing was generally good across the menu. Definitely will be back.

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