38 Best Bars near South Portland

“We have been occasional diners since Leluco opened, and it’s always been a lovely treat. This year we also decided to trust them with our Thanksgiving meal, and they did not disappoint! Our 1.5 turkeys were amazingly prepared, lovingly packed, and easy to reheat. Our friends and I are not sure if we’ve ever had a more delicious bird. Thank you, thank you for being a part of our Thanksgiving celebration. We are so glad you’re in our community ❤️“

“Had an amazing time hanging out at the Tavern. Right away we were charmed by the bartender; Niko, shoutout, you’re the best. The bar food is delicious, better than a lot of more expensive places! We played pool, the other patrons were awesome and super chill to hang out with. We’re not even local but anytime we’re in the area we are sure to stop by Spring Point Tavern!“

“I went here in October and I truly have thought about it once a week since. There was a cool vintage seller pop up while we there. The beer was great, the olives were tasty. The bartender was friendly and gave us lots of recommendations. I don’t know what else you could ask for“

“Such a fun atmosphere!! Always a great time!“

“We had them cater our backyard wedding and they were fantastic! Everyone raved about the food and the service. Super easy to work with and VERY reasonably priced! I couldn’t recommend them enough!“

“Best part: If you squeeze in between the desk and chair, you can sit on the floor right next to the (floor to ceiling) window, and it's like sitting on the edge of a cliff looking out over the Turnpike. The noise level is well-controlled, and it's quite peaceful looking at cars and trucks roll by from six stories high. Needs to be high room on the back of the West tower for this effect. Quietest a/c / air system in any hotel I've stayed in, and the controls were pretty legible. Bed was comfy and slept well. Some mystery spots on the coverlet. If you're a DIY type, take along a scraper and some paint and you can fix the peeling paint in the bathroom. Stay away from the breakfast, if you're not used to a mass-market diet, either way you'll do just as well at McDonald's. 'Fridge is useful if you want to lightly freeze things. If you want the good ol' days of a freshly-made bed every day, get on it immediately. We waited til day 3, and despite obediently ordering 24 hrs in advance, chaos still ruled when we returned at 6 pm. The same fellow running check-in eventually arrived with a few towels; we decided he was probably running the whole place on his own that night.“

“Where else can you get Belgian beers on tap and get threatened with violence by the server? Happened to me 8-13-23 4pm out on the deck. Never will I bring out-of-Towners there again.“

“We worked mostly with Christopher to supply cider, beer, and wine for our wedding this past Sunday. My husband and I really wanted to keep it as local and sustainable as possible and he helped make it possible. He had expert knowledge of pretty much everything in stock and the breweries they came from. My husband and I aren't big drinkers so we really appreciated his guidance. It was so great working with him that we invited him to crash the reception and at least get some cake.“

“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.“

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

“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...“

“Awesome drinks, cool music and fun environment! Small venue with great service. If you want food you can have a delicious hotdog or popcorn.
Not a dinner spot, but you want a delicious cocktail and great vibes, definitely worth the trip:)“

“Love this spot! Love the cheap grilled 🧀“

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

“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.“

“Just fun for adults! Vibe is cool!“

“The drinks and food were delicious. The bartender was amazing at his craft. Overall an amazing experience and looking forward to next time.“

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

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

“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 :)“

“Brookside is a great place, good food and drink. Saturday night karaoke with Caitlyn. Just a fun place to go.“

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

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

“Was there on Friday afternoon 12/27. A great atmosphere, a moody speakeasy vibe. The three bartenders were awesome!!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Liz and Kadie are top notch!! They are incredible customer-based staff who are personable, funny, knowledgeable and just simply a delight. They want to serve and ensure your satisfaction regarding drinks and atmosphere. We *love* the name of the new fall drinks! Please visit!“

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

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

“Such a fun bar to check out if you are ever in the OOB area. Drinks were delish and came out quick. the staff were super friendly and on top of things. Loved the mix of seating areas and views of the beach. Perfect place to unwind with friends or catch some live music!!!“

“Unreal experience! Our bartender, Josiah helped us pick some amazing dishes. We can’t wait to return. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

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

“Absolutely electric experience , the craft brews were positively smashing! My only concern were the general use wash rooms , the lights were far to dim to insert my Mens Liberty Pre Lubricated Catheter. Missed several times but had a michelob ultra to guide my hands , 4.6 stars“

“Amazing tamales and empanadas.“

“Great staff, food and experience.“

“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“

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