Lincoln's is a rare gem. I have been coming to Lincoln's for almost 4 years now, and have created many incredible memories there. From getting engaged to my best friend of 13 years at Lincoln's, to making new friends like Brad, Drew and more, from the good quality drinks for $5, it's great! It's my now-husband and I's favorite place to go when in Portland.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kim N.
This was really fun! Loved finding the hidden door and enjoyed our time here. It was very crowded which means it's not so much of a secret anymore & we had to huddle standing in a corner which was nbd but made us move on quickly. I also think they should have a different exit from the entrance because on our way out we ruined the surprise for another group trying to choose a door. Staff was fantastic though!
Ernest Griesman
Hard to find, but well worth it!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Kaitlin Toto
I love Lincolns! It’s so much fun to bring new people here who don’t know where the entrance is. Drinks at $5 a piece and the atmosphere is low key and comfortable. One of my favorite bars in Portland!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Neal
Cheap yes it's $5
Marina Pintarelli
Super interesting place, good luck finding it (:
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Shawn W.
Great vibe and pretty good drinks (not top shelf) but for a great price. We also brought our older parents in early just to check it out. They felt young again. We scooted them out before the younger crowd came in. Fun place to go for a chill vibe!
Jessica W.
This place is a simple dive bar, but slightly hidden. It's loud, stuffy in the basement but everything is 5 dollars. Keep in mind for 5 dollars you're getting a gin and tonic or vodka soda etc. but the bartenders are friendly. It's jam packed on a Saturday night. I only grabbed one drink and then left, a bit of a younger crowd but understandably so.
Quinn McLean
This is such a cool bar.. You would have to find it but once you do you will enjoy it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justin Kyle Tanner
Get off your phones!This is a new staple for when we visit and so glad to get a reccomendation for this hidden libation oasis.
Lincolns is such a hidden gem, quite literally. This speakeasy is one of those places I almost don’t want to review because I hope it stays this low-key for a little bit longer, although in this day and age, that’s virtually impossible. Lincolns is a place where tourists mingle with locals, where you can get the most generous pour of your preferred liquor for just $5 (in this economy?!), and where you can sit back on their nice leather chairs and feel transported to a time where speakeasies like this one were a thing. A place where service is always top-notch, the crowd is diverse and not pretentious, and you just go for a good time, each time.I’m so grateful for this spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amaury J.
Lincolns is such a hidden gem, quite literally. This speakeasy is one of those places I almost don't want to review because I hope it stays this low-key for a little bit longer, although in this day and age, that's virtually impossible. Lincolns is a place where tourists mingle with locals, where you can get the most generous pour of your preferred liquor for just $5 (in this economy?!), and where you can sit back on their nice leather chairs and feel transported to a time where speakeasies like this one were a thing. A place where service is always top-notch, the crowd is diverse and not pretentious, and you just go for a good time, each time. I'm so grateful for this spot!
Daniel B.
We had a good time at Lincolns, a speakeasy in downtown Portland, Maine (Old Port neighborhood). This was one of several restaurants and bars we visited while bar-hopping in downtown Portland. Lincolns stood out because it was the only speakeasy we went to. It's not some place you can just walk into from off the street without knowing about it beforehand. Since this is a speakeasy, there's no street sign nor clearly-marked storefront. To enter, enter the double red doors at 36 Market Street and go downstairs. During our visit, the hidden entrance door was a faux brick wall with a towel rack. The entry area looked like a cheaply-constructed escape room. It was made to look like a locker room. Inside was a very casual, sort of dark and grungy, basement bar and lounge. "Sort of" because some of the furniture, like the European-style felt button chairs and sofas, were nice. The space was small, but not tiny. The owner(s) successfully accomplished the "secret," off-the-grid speakeasy atmosphere, in my opinion. Bring cash because this is a cash-only establishment, as has been well-documented since the business' opening in 2015: Surprisingly, everything was still $5 during our visit in 2023. Despite high inflation in recent years, Lincolns' unique $5 pricing has remained flat. When we visited, the menu was simple with six beers on tap, two wine options (one red, one white), and about a dozen liquor options (plus mixers). Their only food item was Chili Mac. Again, everything was just $5 each. A sign at our table said Poetry Night is the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7pm ($5) and stand-up Comedy Night is every Thursday at 8:30pm ($5). Service was good from both the door greeter (nice) and the bartender who served us (polite, efficient). On a Saturday around 5:30-6:30pm, this place was busy, but not crowded. There were still empty seats/tables to be had, but only a few. The speakeasy vibe was fun for the novelty. Check out Lincolns on social media for current hours, specials, events, and more. Facebook: Instagram:
Ariel F.
Stumbled upon this place on their Poetry night & man was I impressed!! The atmosphere was so intimate and welcoming, the space felt so safe and cozy, and the staff were amazing! Jason (I think was his name?) The MC & bartender were awesome!! & $5 drinks??? This place can't be beat! I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in Portland!
Trina M.
Went here for comedy night. The place was fantastic!! Bartender served us quickly. Everything is SO CHEAP!!! Really reasonable. Comedy night was a fun time. Not every joke was my cup of tea, but hey that's comedy! Can't make everyone laugh. Vibe and set up was awesome. Fun time trying to find which door was the entrance. Definitely come here if you visit Portland!
Lincoln's is a rare gem. I have been coming to Lincoln's for almost 4 years now, and have created many incredible memories there. From getting engaged to my best friend of 13 years at Lincoln's, to making new friends like Brad, Drew and more, from the good quality drinks for $5, it's great! It's my now-husband and I's favorite place to go when in Portland.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was really fun! Loved finding the hidden door and enjoyed our time here. It was very crowded which means it's not so much of a secret anymore & we had to huddle standing in a corner which was nbd but made us move on quickly. I also think they should have a different exit from the entrance because on our way out we ruined the surprise for another group trying to choose a door. Staff was fantastic though!
Hard to find, but well worth it!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I love Lincolns! It’s so much fun to bring new people here who don’t know where the entrance is. Drinks at $5 a piece and the atmosphere is low key and comfortable. One of my favorite bars in Portland!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cheap yes it's $5
Super interesting place, good luck finding it (:
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great vibe and pretty good drinks (not top shelf) but for a great price. We also brought our older parents in early just to check it out. They felt young again. We scooted them out before the younger crowd came in. Fun place to go for a chill vibe!
This place is a simple dive bar, but slightly hidden. It's loud, stuffy in the basement but everything is 5 dollars. Keep in mind for 5 dollars you're getting a gin and tonic or vodka soda etc. but the bartenders are friendly. It's jam packed on a Saturday night. I only grabbed one drink and then left, a bit of a younger crowd but understandably so.
This is such a cool bar.. You would have to find it but once you do you will enjoy it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Get off your phones!This is a new staple for when we visit and so glad to get a reccomendation for this hidden libation oasis.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Lincolns is such a hidden gem, quite literally. This speakeasy is one of those places I almost don’t want to review because I hope it stays this low-key for a little bit longer, although in this day and age, that’s virtually impossible. Lincolns is a place where tourists mingle with locals, where you can get the most generous pour of your preferred liquor for just $5 (in this economy?!), and where you can sit back on their nice leather chairs and feel transported to a time where speakeasies like this one were a thing. A place where service is always top-notch, the crowd is diverse and not pretentious, and you just go for a good time, each time.I’m so grateful for this spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lincolns is such a hidden gem, quite literally. This speakeasy is one of those places I almost don't want to review because I hope it stays this low-key for a little bit longer, although in this day and age, that's virtually impossible. Lincolns is a place where tourists mingle with locals, where you can get the most generous pour of your preferred liquor for just $5 (in this economy?!), and where you can sit back on their nice leather chairs and feel transported to a time where speakeasies like this one were a thing. A place where service is always top-notch, the crowd is diverse and not pretentious, and you just go for a good time, each time. I'm so grateful for this spot!
We had a good time at Lincolns, a speakeasy in downtown Portland, Maine (Old Port neighborhood). This was one of several restaurants and bars we visited while bar-hopping in downtown Portland. Lincolns stood out because it was the only speakeasy we went to. It's not some place you can just walk into from off the street without knowing about it beforehand. Since this is a speakeasy, there's no street sign nor clearly-marked storefront. To enter, enter the double red doors at 36 Market Street and go downstairs. During our visit, the hidden entrance door was a faux brick wall with a towel rack. The entry area looked like a cheaply-constructed escape room. It was made to look like a locker room. Inside was a very casual, sort of dark and grungy, basement bar and lounge. "Sort of" because some of the furniture, like the European-style felt button chairs and sofas, were nice. The space was small, but not tiny. The owner(s) successfully accomplished the "secret," off-the-grid speakeasy atmosphere, in my opinion. Bring cash because this is a cash-only establishment, as has been well-documented since the business' opening in 2015: Surprisingly, everything was still $5 during our visit in 2023. Despite high inflation in recent years, Lincolns' unique $5 pricing has remained flat. When we visited, the menu was simple with six beers on tap, two wine options (one red, one white), and about a dozen liquor options (plus mixers). Their only food item was Chili Mac. Again, everything was just $5 each. A sign at our table said Poetry Night is the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7pm ($5) and stand-up Comedy Night is every Thursday at 8:30pm ($5). Service was good from both the door greeter (nice) and the bartender who served us (polite, efficient). On a Saturday around 5:30-6:30pm, this place was busy, but not crowded. There were still empty seats/tables to be had, but only a few. The speakeasy vibe was fun for the novelty. Check out Lincolns on social media for current hours, specials, events, and more. Facebook: Instagram:
Stumbled upon this place on their Poetry night & man was I impressed!! The atmosphere was so intimate and welcoming, the space felt so safe and cozy, and the staff were amazing! Jason (I think was his name?) The MC & bartender were awesome!! & $5 drinks??? This place can't be beat! I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in Portland!
Went here for comedy night. The place was fantastic!! Bartender served us quickly. Everything is SO CHEAP!!! Really reasonable. Comedy night was a fun time. Not every joke was my cup of tea, but hey that's comedy! Can't make everyone laugh. Vibe and set up was awesome. Fun time trying to find which door was the entrance. Definitely come here if you visit Portland!