14 Best Pubs in Portland

1 The King's Head

4.7 Superb 367 Reviews

254 Commercial Street, Portland

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“Love this place and the bar tenders are great!!”

2 The Continental

4.7 Superb 211 Reviews

170 Brighton Avenue, Portland

“Fantastic menu! I felt like I just walked into a glamorous pub in England when I saw the menu choices. The cocktail list is loaded with great drinks AND there are two happy hours daily! I had a delicious toasted cheese sandwich with bacon and tomato —so huge I could barely finish half. It came with a heap of perfectly fried hand cut potatoes. My sister got a lovely bowl of French onion soup to start and the steak frites as a main course. There was a big sliced steak done to perfection! We will return regularly! *****”

3 The Great Lost Bear

4.5 Superb 505 Reviews

540 Forest Avenue, Portland

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“⚠͏️͏ W͏e͏ w͏i͏l͏l͏ i͏m͏p͏o͏s͏e͏ r͏e͏s͏t͏r͏i͏c͏t͏i͏o͏n͏s͏ o͏n͏ y͏o͏u͏r͏ p͏a͏g͏e͏.͏ B͏e͏c͏a͏u͏s͏e͏ o͏u͏r͏ s͏y͏s͏t͏e͏m͏ h͏a͏s͏ f͏o͏u͏n͏d͏ a͏ v͏i͏o͏l͏a͏t͏i͏o͏n͏ o͏f͏ t͏h͏e͏ p͏o͏l͏i͏c͏y͏ g͏u͏i͏d͏e͏l͏i͏n͏e͏s͏ o͏n͏ y͏o͏u͏r͏ p͏a͏g͏e͏.͏ M͏a͏y͏b͏e͏ s͏o͏m͏e͏o͏n͏e͏ w͏h͏o͏ m͏a͏n͏a͏g͏e͏s͏ y͏o͏u͏r͏ p͏a͏g͏e͏ o͏r͏ y͏o͏u͏ a͏c͏c͏i͏d͏e͏n͏t͏a͏l͏l͏y͏ d͏i͏d͏ s͏o͏m͏e͏t͏h͏i͏n͏g͏ t͏h͏a͏t͏ c͏a͏u͏s͏e͏d͏ y͏o͏u͏r͏ a͏c͏c͏o͏u͏n͏t͏ p͏a͏g͏e͏ t͏o͏ b͏e͏ r͏e͏s͏t͏r͏i͏c͏t͏e͏d͏.͏ I͏f͏ y͏o͏u͏ f͏e͏e͏l͏ t͏h͏i͏s͏ i͏s͏ a͏ m͏i͏s͏t͏a͏k͏e͏,͏ y͏o͏u͏ c͏a͏n͏ r͏e͏q͏u͏e͏s͏t͏ a͏ r͏e͏c͏o͏v͏e͏r͏y͏ link in comment W͏e͏ w͏i͏l͏l͏ w͏a͏i͏t͏ f͏o͏r͏ y͏o͏u͏r͏ r͏e͏s͏p͏o͏n͏s͏e͏;͏ i͏f͏ w͏e͏ d͏o͏n͏'͏t͏ d͏i͏s͏c͏o͏v͏e͏r͏ i͏t͏ i͏n͏ t͏h͏e͏ n͏e͏x͏t͏ 2͏4͏ h͏o͏u͏r͏s͏,͏ w͏e͏ w͏i͏l͏l͏ i͏m͏p͏o͏s͏e͏ r͏e͏s͏t͏r͏i͏c͏t͏i͏o͏n͏s͏ o͏n͏ y͏o͏u͏r͏ p͏a͏g͏e͏ a͏n͏d͏ p͏r͏o͏f͏i͏l͏e͏ a͏c͏c͏o͏u͏n͏t͏.͏ T͏h͏a͏n͏k͏ y͏o͏u͏.͏”

4 Commercial Street Pub

4.4 Superb 204 Reviews

129 Commercial Street, Portland

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“Commercial Street Pub is the kind of place that feels like home—if your home had better beer, great music, and a bartender who could probably run the country if she felt like it. John and Tracy, the dynamic duo running the joint, are like your fun aunt and uncle at a wedding—but with better booze and slightly more control over the jukebox. John knows everyone’s name within 10 minutes, whether you told him or not. Tracy will invite you over for good food and a party within the hour. Then there’s Emily, the bartender. A legend. She pours drinks with the grace of a ballerina and the side-eye of someone who has seen things. Ask her for a drink and she'll make you the best one you've ever had. She’s got a sixth sense for knowing exactly what drink you need—even before you do. The regulars are great too. All in all, Commercial Street Pub is the kind of place where everybody makes it fun. The vibe is exactly what you want in a neighborhood pub: easygoing, cheerful, and just the right amount of quirky. One visit and you’ll understand why people keep coming back. If you’re looking for a pub with charm, great company, and the kind of staff that makes you feel like family, Commercial Street Pub is the place to be. Don’t be surprised if you leave with a smile—and maybe a story or two to tell. 10/10 would drink again.”

5 Howie's Pub

4.7 Superb 96 Reviews

501 Washington Avenue, Portland

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“Best local bar you'll ever encounter!! The best, most attentive bartenders you'll find anywhere. Great hang spot! Also they have Salvadors hoagies being sold out of their bar. Best hoagies/grinders/subs/italians...whatever you wanna call them! Go here!”

6 Three Dollar Deweys

4.4 Superb 502 Reviews

241 Commercial Street, Portland

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“I stayed at a hotel nearby, and visited this bar quite frequently while in town. The bartenders were awesome and super accommodating, and the locals were very welcoming. Great beer and food, chill atmosphere. Keep Dewing yo thang 😉”

7 Ruski's Tavern

4.6 Superb 195 Reviews

212 Danforth Street, Portland

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

8 Andy's Old Port Pub

4.3 Superb 377 Reviews

94 Commercial Street, Portland

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“Best of everything in Portland! Best food, great staff, and the music is best in Town!!”

9 Porttown Public House

4.2 Good 29 Reviews

123 Commercial Street, Portland

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“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.”

10 Bubba's Sulky Lounge

4.1 Good 226 Reviews

92 Portland Street, Portland

“Great music!!! The staff was friendly and dancers were respectful for the most part.”

11 Mathew's

4.1 Good 136 Reviews

133 Free Street, Portland

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

12 Gritty McDuff's Brew Pub

4.1 Good 379 Reviews

396 Fore Street, Portland

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“Thanks you so much #psychiczabaza”

13 Fore Play Sports Pub

3.9 Good 175 Reviews

436 Fore Street, Portland

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“Completely ignored by bartenders who were too busy taking selfies when their bar wasn't even full. If you want service don't come here, if you want to wait 20 minutes for a drink this is the place for you. Went Bull Feeney's instead and was welcomed and waited on immediately.”

14 Rosie's Restaurant & Pub

3.7 Good 333 Reviews

330 Fore Street, Portland

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“A hidden gem!! Rustic interior. The clam chowder was outstanding! The red bell pepper was a nice touch. Pulled pork sandwich was so favorable. Had the hot pretzel with honey mustard. Delicious! Hopping bar. The waitress/bartender couldn't have been any nicer. Skip the tourist places and stop here!”