Inkwell

119 Exchange St, Portland
(207) 808-8800

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Melissa Marsh

This hotel lobby bat is quiet but the staff excellent and I would definitely come again. The lobby is very enjoyable overall with the games tables eg chess. My family and I played cards while we sipped our drinks..

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Steve Morgan

Love that place great value for your ice cream

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kat O'Heir

Todd in the back lounge is the kindest, most talented bartender around. His cocktails are top notch and he is completely dedicated to his guests’ experience. We spend a lot of time at the Press Hotel and have personally witnessed him treating every guest with respect, class and above and beyond service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alan Dagesse

Cozy spot but food was very “try hard” like you could tell they put effort in but the final product just didn’t match the effort level. Drinks were very expensive 16$ for a beer. Tons of options in Portland I recommend exploring other spots.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Sarah Overcash

Todd makes some damn good cocktails!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

James Philp

Excellent. Healthy and good food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Thomas Rodger

Amazing staff, relaxing by the fireplace great atmosphere and people a must visit

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lobster Roll

Caleb m

Despite staying at The Press Hotel numerous times we never grabbed a drink at the bar here and always went out instead. I kinda regret that and believe this was the perfect spot to end our night before returning to our room. With a small bar but a vast amount of lounge chairs and other comfortable seating, there is area for a good amount of people. Similarly priced cocktails as many other spots in the area with the ability to ask for other common drinks as well. I enjoyed both the Grapefruit Paloma and Bee’s Knees. It was quite a surprising dead night for a Friday according to the bartender but it was nice chatting about local spots including lots about some local breweries. Friendly and knowledgeable bartender with good drinks and nice vibes! What else could you ask for from a hotel bar/lounge? They do also offer some snacks/light bites but didn’t try any so no word on those. A popular spot for people grabbing a drink before or after a show at Merrill Auditorium.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Chris Quinn

Nice lobby bar with excellent service.

Jeremy Yowell

Super nice hotel bar in the Press Marriott property. The staff were excellent each time we visited, and the cocktails we tried were very well made. I appreciated the beers on draft, and the nice atmosphere for the bar area (the fireplace puts out a ton of heat!) Would definitely recommend a visit for those staying at the hotel, and for those wanting a hotel bar vibe more generally.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Jim Manning

Xpisto is the best!

Theresa

An exquisite hotel lobby bar! Well-designed with printing press artifacts and typewriters. It’s the perfect place to read a book. Or order amazing cocktails! Or, both! I’m savoring an espresso martini with hints of orange and honey, with an espresso-forward flavor profile. Thanks to the talented bartender, Suhail. Bliss!

BJ Badyk

$18 burger was ordered medium. Served 45 minutes later, cold, with uncooked raw meat in the middle. No utensils were given. Drinks were “ok”. Crowd consisted of annoying “bro” types. Not going back.

Red 2020

Chris know how to mix drinks.. love it.

Catherine Brown

Breakfast at Inkwell was delicious and the service very good. My mushroom toast was fresh, full of flavour and so tasty. The orange juice is freshly squeezed (not concentrate) and the coffee was good. Stylish surrounds and comfortable environment. Would recommend.

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