Jason's Guidebook
Food scene
Lazzari
618 Congress StGreat atmosphere, pizza, and more!
Js Oyster
5 Portland PierGood for a great meal by the water!
Longtime hub for beer enthusiasts has over 70 taps, weekly microbrewery events & a broad food menu.
76 locals recommend
The Great Lost Bear
540 Forest AveLongtime hub for beer enthusiasts has over 70 taps, weekly microbrewery events & a broad food menu.
Local 188
685 Congress StLuke's Lobster Portland Pier
60 Portland PierDuckfat
43 Middle StTwo Fat Cats Bakery
195 Lancaster StThe Local Press
Sabieng
21 Forest AvenueSome of the best Thai food around!
Mi Sen
630 Congress StDavid's Restaurant
22 Monument SqThe Grill Room & Bar
The Front Room
73 Congress StThe Corner Room Italian Kitchen & Bar
110 Exchange StreetREGARDS
Solo Italiano
100 Commercial StLittle Tap House
106 High StRoma
767 Congress StIsa
79 Portland StHelm Oyster Bar & Bistro
Cabana
Bird & Co.
539 Deering AveKon Asian Bistro
1140 Brighton AveBrickyard Hollow Brewing Company
Bao Bao Dumpling House
133 Spring StLocal brewing companies!
Gritty McDuff's
396 Fore StThey have a wide variety of their own house-made beers!
Lone Pine Brewing Company
219 Anderson StBelleflower Brewing Company
Allagash Brewing Company
50 Industrial WayBattery Steele Brewing
1 Industrial WayOxbow Blending & Bottling
49 Washington AveShipyard Brewing Company
86 Newbury StLiquid Riot Bottling Company
250 Commercial StRising Tide Brewing Company
103 Fox StBissell Brothers
38 Resurgam PlBull Jagger Brewing Company
1 Industrial WayBunker Brewing Company
17 Westfield StGeary Brewing Company
38 Evergreen DrDefinitive Brewing Company
35 Industrial WayGoodfire Brewing Co.
219 Anderson StBanded Brewing Company Portland
Après
Austin Street Brewery
115 Fox StSightseeing
Portland Harbor Museum
12 Captain Strout CircleA gorgeous view of one of Portland’s “Maine attractions”!
Activities!
Looking for something fun to do with a group? Have some good fun and good food at one of the nicest bowling alleys in the country! Bayside Bowl is well-known for hosting multiple events for the Pro Bowling Association!
93 locals recommend
Bayside Bowl
58 Alder StLooking for something fun to do with a group? Have some good fun and good food at one of the nicest bowling alleys in the country! Bayside Bowl is well-known for hosting multiple events for the Pro Bowling Association!
Acadia National Bar
504 Congress StVictoria Mansion’s unique architecture and grounds make it a spectacular site choice while you’re in town. Join us for a guided tour or a self-guided tour as you make your way through one of the fines examples of an “Italian Villa” in the U.S.
74 locals recommend
Victoria Mansion
109 Danforth StVictoria Mansion’s unique architecture and grounds make it a spectacular site choice while you’re in town. Join us for a guided tour or a self-guided tour as you make your way through one of the fines examples of an “Italian Villa” in the U.S.
Portland Observatory
138 Congress StPortland Fire Engine Co
180 Commercial StCoastal Maine Botanical Gardens
105 Botanical Gardens DrPeaks Island
Night Life
Arcade, console, pinball & board games entertain the patrons at this bar with beers & some spirits.
25 locals recommend
Acadia National Bar
504 Congress StArcade, console, pinball & board games entertain the patrons at this bar with beers & some spirits.
Bonfire Country Bar Portland
37 Wharf StOasis Portland
42 Wharf StPortland Mash Tun
29 Wharf StPortland Mash Tun
29 Wharf StBeautiful penthouse cocktail bar with sky-high views of Portland. Ask for Alex to be your server!!
68 locals recommend
Top of the East
157 High StBeautiful penthouse cocktail bar with sky-high views of Portland. Ask for Alex to be your server!!
Speakeasies
A good time that’s hidden in plain sight!
Low-key, cash-only underground bar offering $5 beer, wine & spirits, plus comedy nights.
19 locals recommend
Lincolns
36 Market StLow-key, cash-only underground bar offering $5 beer, wine & spirits, plus comedy nights.
Neighborhoods
Eastern Promenade, Portland, ME 04101, USA
Western Promenade Park
Valley StreetOld Port