Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Wonderful breakfast spot with fantastic coffee, breakfast sandwiches, scones and sweets
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The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring StWonderful breakfast spot with fantastic coffee, breakfast sandwiches, scones and sweets
This is Tandem's original, quaint location. It is great for a quiet morning and a pour-over coffee. Visiting provides a chance to see the roastery in action. They often offer a free coffee tasting on Fridays at noon.
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Tandem Coffee Roasters
122 Anderson StThis is Tandem's original, quaint location. It is great for a quiet morning and a pour-over coffee. Visiting provides a chance to see the roastery in action. They often offer a free coffee tasting on Fridays at noon.
We list Hilltop as our "emergency coffee" location in case you need a cup right when you wake up. The space is pleasant and great for doing work during the day as there is free wifi.
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Hilltop Coffee Shop
100 Congress StWe list Hilltop as our "emergency coffee" location in case you need a cup right when you wake up. The space is pleasant and great for doing work during the day as there is free wifi.
Their breakfast sandwiches are wonderful. Its a space mostly occupied by locals.
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Katie Made Bakery
181 Congress StTheir breakfast sandwiches are wonderful. Its a space mostly occupied by locals.
This is a Portland institution. Their breakfast sandwiches have been keeping the West End happy and humming for over a decade.
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Ohno Cafe
87 Brackett StThis is a Portland institution. Their breakfast sandwiches have been keeping the West End happy and humming for over a decade.
158 provides great bagels and a congenial space. It is located right next to SMCC's campus, which is great for morning walks near the ocean.
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158 Pickett Street Cafe
158 Benjamin W Pickett St158 provides great bagels and a congenial space. It is located right next to SMCC's campus, which is great for morning walks near the ocean.
This is, by a mile, the best breakfast place on the east coast. Run by two young locals, Palace serves traditional breakfast and lunch fair with aplomb and care. The pancakes are wonderful and the chicken sandwich is legendary. It is the oldest diner in Maine and sitting at its fifteen-seat counter is one of the iconic experiences in or around Portland
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Palace Diner
18 Franklin StThis is, by a mile, the best breakfast place on the east coast. Run by two young locals, Palace serves traditional breakfast and lunch fair with aplomb and care. The pancakes are wonderful and the chicken sandwich is legendary. It is the oldest diner in Maine and sitting at its fifteen-seat counter is one of the iconic experiences in or around Portland
Standard is a Portland institution. Everything out of their ovens tastes great and there are daily specials. They provide the best croissant in the city.
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Standard Baking Co
75 Commercial StStandard is a Portland institution. Everything out of their ovens tastes great and there are daily specials. They provide the best croissant in the city.
Scratch is always in the running for tastiest bagels in the Portland area. It is very busy so go early.
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Scratch Baking Co
416 Preble StScratch is always in the running for tastiest bagels in the Portland area. It is very busy so go early.
Hot Suppa has a wonderful cajun-inspired breakfast service. It is always busy, so we recommend going early or being prepared to wait.
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Hot Suppa
703 Congress StHot Suppa has a wonderful cajun-inspired breakfast service. It is always busy, so we recommend going early or being prepared to wait.
The Holy Donut provides excellent donuts made with Maine potatoes. Their selection is overwhelming at times so be prepared. They also have a location on Exchange Street in the Old Port.
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The Holy Donut
194 Park AveThe Holy Donut provides excellent donuts made with Maine potatoes. Their selection is overwhelming at times so be prepared. They also have a location on Exchange Street in the Old Port.
Maine Squeeze provides some of the best local smoothies and a perfect way to start the day.
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Maine Squeeze Juice Cafe
28 Monument SqMaine Squeeze provides some of the best local smoothies and a perfect way to start the day.
Flying Fox is new to the Portland food scene. The proprietor serves wonderful juices made from local ingredients and other delicacies.
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Flying Fox Juice Bar
98 Washington AveFlying Fox is new to the Portland food scene. The proprietor serves wonderful juices made from local ingredients and other delicacies.
Duckfat is world famous for its sandwiches and fries. We advise going early or late as lines tend to develop at most hours. Their shakes are to-die-for.
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Duckfat
43 Middle StDuckfat is world famous for its sandwiches and fries. We advise going early or late as lines tend to develop at most hours. Their shakes are to-die-for.
Speckled Ax is a great place to stop for coffee while exploring downtown Portland. All of their coffee is roasted locally.
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Speckled Ax
567 Congress StSpeckled Ax is a great place to stop for coffee while exploring downtown Portland. All of their coffee is roasted locally.
Eventide provides an eclectic menu of seafood options. The food is great, but the prices are high and the serving sizes are wanting. It is by far the most busy place to eat in Portland so be prepared to wait.
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Eventide Oyster Co.
86 Middle StEventide provides an eclectic menu of seafood options. The food is great, but the prices are high and the serving sizes are wanting. It is by far the most busy place to eat in Portland so be prepared to wait.
Eventide's sister restaurant, Honey Paw serves noodle-centric dishes. They have a great drink menu. The prices are high, the food is excellent and the servings are small.
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The Honey Paw
78 Middle StEventide's sister restaurant, Honey Paw serves noodle-centric dishes. They have a great drink menu. The prices are high, the food is excellent and the servings are small.
Yosakus is Portland's best sushi restaurant. Their lunch specials are a steal. It is always busy (but not too busy) and populated by locals. Highly recommended.
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Yosaku
1 Danforth StYosakus is Portland's best sushi restaurant. Their lunch specials are a steal. It is always busy (but not too busy) and populated by locals. Highly recommended.
This Salvadorean restaurant has wonderful pupusas and a friendly staff. Its one of the less expensive food options nearby.
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Tu Casa
70 Washington AveThis Salvadorean restaurant has wonderful pupusas and a friendly staff. Its one of the less expensive food options nearby.
J's Oyster has been around forever and is a local institution. The waitstaff is friendly and the seafoods, especially the local oysters, are wonderful. This is one of the best places to get local seafood in Portland at a relatively reasonable cost.
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Js Oyster
5 Portland PierJ's Oyster has been around forever and is a local institution. The waitstaff is friendly and the seafoods, especially the local oysters, are wonderful. This is one of the best places to get local seafood in Portland at a relatively reasonable cost.
Slab's pizza is fantastic. The beer list is fresh and exciting. This is the best bang for your buck in Portland.
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Slab
25 Preble StSlab's pizza is fantastic. The beer list is fresh and exciting. This is the best bang for your buck in Portland.
Local sprouts is the best exclusively-vegetarian restaurant in Portland. It is worth noting that Portland restaurants take vegetarian options very seriously, so this is by no means the only vegetarian-friendly option.
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Local Sprouts Co-op
649 Congress StLocal sprouts is the best exclusively-vegetarian restaurant in Portland. It is worth noting that Portland restaurants take vegetarian options very seriously, so this is by no means the only vegetarian-friendly option.
Maine Craft Distilling is one of the few local distillers in Maine and perhaps the only to offer lunch, dinner and brunch.
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Maine Craft Distilling
123 Washington AveMaine Craft Distilling is one of the few local distillers in Maine and perhaps the only to offer lunch, dinner and brunch.
Blue Spoon offers the best happy hour in town. "Wine time" takes place from 4:30 to 6:00pm each night they are open. Call ahead to reserve a table outside to watch the world pass by or drop in for a drink, some appetizers or a full meal.
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Blue Spoon
5 Congress StBlue Spoon offers the best happy hour in town. "Wine time" takes place from 4:30 to 6:00pm each night they are open. Call ahead to reserve a table outside to watch the world pass by or drop in for a drink, some appetizers or a full meal.
Drifters is quickly becoming one of the best dining options for dinner in Portland. The menu changes daily and reflects seasonal offerings. The wine is all minimal-interventionist and extremely tasty and complex. The staff is very knowledgeable and willing to help identify the best options available.
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Drifters Wife
59 Washington AveDrifters is quickly becoming one of the best dining options for dinner in Portland. The menu changes daily and reflects seasonal offerings. The wine is all minimal-interventionist and extremely tasty and complex. The staff is very knowledgeable and willing to help identify the best options available.
Ruski's
212 Danforth StRuski's is the best dive bar in Portland.
Central Provisions wins our "best in show" for food in Portland. The small places are tasty and interesting. There is often a wait for dinner as they do not take reservations but they are less busy during lunch. The best plan is to arrive at 5:15pm, put a name in for dinner, and then go get happy hour at Hunt + Alpine. Central Provisions will text when seats open up.
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Central Provisions
414 Fore StCentral Provisions wins our "best in show" for food in Portland. The small places are tasty and interesting. There is often a wait for dinner as they do not take reservations but they are less busy during lunch. The best plan is to arrive at 5:15pm, put a name in for dinner, and then go get happy hour at Hunt + Alpine. Central Provisions will text when seats open up.
Hugo's is a fine dining institution. It is expensive but worth it. The menu is inventive and thought-provoking. Most importantly, they have the best desserts in town.
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Hugo's
88 Middle StHugo's is a fine dining institution. It is expensive but worth it. The menu is inventive and thought-provoking. Most importantly, they have the best desserts in town.
Back Bay Grill is the best "fine dining" restaurant with white table clothes, a borderline-obsequious wait staff, and tremendously great food.
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Back Bay Grill
65 Portland StBack Bay Grill is the best "fine dining" restaurant with white table clothes, a borderline-obsequious wait staff, and tremendously great food.
Scales offers a variety of New England-centric seafood dining options for lunch and dinner.
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Scales
68 Commercial StScales offers a variety of New England-centric seafood dining options for lunch and dinner.
Schulte & Herr is a great option for a relatively quick and comforting bite. They serve a nice variety of German food at lunch and dinner.
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Schulte & Herr
349 Cumberland AveSchulte & Herr is a great option for a relatively quick and comforting bite. They serve a nice variety of German food at lunch and dinner.
Lolita is the best "date night" dining option with a beautiful bar space and great food. It doesn't hurt that it is less than three blocks from the Hill and the Sea.
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Lolita
90 Congress StLolita is the best "date night" dining option with a beautiful bar space and great food. It doesn't hurt that it is less than three blocks from the Hill and the Sea.
Piccolo offers an interesting twist on traditional Italian fair in a cozy little spot with a great waitstaff.
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Piccolo
111 Middle StreetPiccolo offers an interesting twist on traditional Italian fair in a cozy little spot with a great waitstaff.
East Ender offers up the best nouveau, playful pub food in Portland. It is a great choice for lunch or dinner, especially when nearby Duckfat is overflowing with people.
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East Ender
47 Middle StEast Ender offers up the best nouveau, playful pub food in Portland. It is a great choice for lunch or dinner, especially when nearby Duckfat is overflowing with people.
Like in any city, there is a contentious debate about the best ice cream in the area. Willard Scoops is always near the top and worth a trip.
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Willard Scoops
429 Preble StLike in any city, there is a contentious debate about the best ice cream in the area. Willard Scoops is always near the top and worth a trip.
Figgy's provides tasty fried foods and desserts for lunch and dinner. This is minimal seating but the food is definitely worth picking up for a picnic.
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Figgy's Takeout and Catering
Figgy's provides tasty fried foods and desserts for lunch and dinner. This is minimal seating but the food is definitely worth picking up for a picnic.
Red's has been in business forever. This traditional soft-serve ice cream spot is a hit with locals.
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Red's Dairy Freeze
167 Cottage RdRed's has been in business forever. This traditional soft-serve ice cream spot is a hit with locals.
Pai Men is a wonderful choice for lunch with a great ramen special, especially on rainy days. It is also one of the few places open very late so visit after a show or a late night out on the town.
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Pai Men Miyake
188 State StPai Men is a wonderful choice for lunch with a great ramen special, especially on rainy days. It is also one of the few places open very late so visit after a show or a late night out on the town.
The Portland Farmers' Market takes place every Saturday in Deering Oaks Park. It is always worth a trip.
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Deering Oaks Park
The Portland Farmers' Market takes place every Saturday in Deering Oaks Park. It is always worth a trip.
If drinking Bloody Marys and eating happy hour appetizers on a permanently docked boat is a must, then getting a drink during happy hour on DiMillo's is a great choice for an evening's festivities.
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DiMillo's On The Water
25 Long WharfIf drinking Bloody Marys and eating happy hour appetizers on a permanently docked boat is a must, then getting a drink during happy hour on DiMillo's is a great choice for an evening's festivities.
We would not be doing our jobs as Mainers if we did not steer our guests heading northward or eastward to Dysarts, a 24 hour restaurant, truck stop, novelties store, gas station and all-around gem. The fresh, homemade pies are wonderful as are numerous items across the menu, including their thanksgiving sandwich and endless baked beans--a Maine classic. This is not to be missed and, luckily, the hours make it very difficult not to visit.
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Dysart's Restaurant & Truck Stop
530 Coldbrook RdWe would not be doing our jobs as Mainers if we did not steer our guests heading northward or eastward to Dysarts, a 24 hour restaurant, truck stop, novelties store, gas station and all-around gem. The fresh, homemade pies are wonderful as are numerous items across the menu, including their thanksgiving sandwich and endless baked beans--a Maine classic. This is not to be missed and, luckily, the hours make it very difficult not to visit.
Every Wednesday the local growing and making community gathers for the weekday iteration of the Portland Farmers' market in Monument Square.
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Monument Square
456 Congress StEvery Wednesday the local growing and making community gathers for the weekday iteration of the Portland Farmers' market in Monument Square.
Rose Foods is amazing for so many reasons: its bagels rival those of New York and Montreal (seriously); it has a great collection of gifts (cookbooks, snacks and the like for sale); and its breakfast sandwiches are top-notch.
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Rose Foods
428 Forest AveRose Foods is amazing for so many reasons: its bagels rival those of New York and Montreal (seriously); it has a great collection of gifts (cookbooks, snacks and the like for sale); and its breakfast sandwiches are top-notch.
Scales
68 Commercial StScales is the best-bet for fishy fine dining in the city.
Cong Tu Bot provides phenomenal modern Vietnamese fare with big and spicy flavors. The restaurant does not take reservations, but there are often available spots at the bar for small parties and plenty of places nearby to get a drink during the wait.
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Cong Tu Bot
57 Washington AveCong Tu Bot provides phenomenal modern Vietnamese fare with big and spicy flavors. The restaurant does not take reservations, but there are often available spots at the bar for small parties and plenty of places nearby to get a drink during the wait.
Minato is a fun and relatively inexpensive izakaya serving a creative mix of Japanese pub fare.
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Izakaya Minato
54 Washington AveMinato is a fun and relatively inexpensive izakaya serving a creative mix of Japanese pub fare.
Baharat serves tasty Middle Eastern food and offer fantastic cocktails. It does not take reservations, but its a short walk from all the hoopla on Washington Avenue, which provide a great place to get a drink during the wait.
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Baharat
91 Anderson StBaharat serves tasty Middle Eastern food and offer fantastic cocktails. It does not take reservations, but its a short walk from all the hoopla on Washington Avenue, which provide a great place to get a drink during the wait.
Oxbow is a wonderful neighborhood brewery with ample seating and an ever-rotating list of its own beers along with some by collaborators and soul sisters.
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Oxbow Blending & Bottling
49 Washington AveOxbow is a wonderful neighborhood brewery with ample seating and an ever-rotating list of its own beers along with some by collaborators and soul sisters.
Chavel is a great French-inspired dinner and brunch option in the city.
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CHAVAL
58 Pine StChavel is a great French-inspired dinner and brunch option in the city.
Shopping
Rosemont has several locations around Portland that provide a plethora of local produce and meats. It is the nearest market to the Hill and the Sea.
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Rosemont Market & Bakery
40 Pine StRosemont has several locations around Portland that provide a plethora of local produce and meats. It is the nearest market to the Hill and the Sea.
The Portland Coop is a wonderful place to stock up on local, organic food for an adventure.
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Portland Food Co-op
290 Congress StThe Portland Coop is a wonderful place to stock up on local, organic food for an adventure.
Bier Cellar has the best selection of local beers in Portland. The staff is friendly and welcoming.
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Bier Cellar
299 Forest AveBier Cellar has the best selection of local beers in Portland. The staff is friendly and welcoming.
Hilltop Superette is the best, last-minute food option on the hill. They serve ice cream out back during the summer months.
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Hilltop Superette
135 Congress StHilltop Superette is the best, last-minute food option on the hill. They serve ice cream out back during the summer months.
Material Objects is a great consignment store specializing in women's garments.
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Material Objects
500 Congress StMaterial Objects is a great consignment store specializing in women's garments.
Find
16 Free StFIND has a wonderful selection of mens and women's vintage clothing.
JUDITH
131 Middle StJudith is the best high-end clothing boutique for women in Portland.
Strange Maine is, well, a strange place. It is full of old records, oddities and an impressive selection of old video games. Visiting Strange Maine provides an insight into Portland's crazy, often hidden id.
Strange Maine
578 Congress StStrange Maine is, well, a strange place. It is full of old records, oddities and an impressive selection of old video games. Visiting Strange Maine provides an insight into Portland's crazy, often hidden id.
Longfellow Books is the best local bookstore and is very committed to highlighting local authors.
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Longfellow Books
1 Monument SqLongfellow Books is the best local bookstore and is very committed to highlighting local authors.
Yes Books has a extensive and strange variety of used books for sale. It is easy to get lost inside.
Yes Books
589 Congress StYes Books has a extensive and strange variety of used books for sale. It is easy to get lost inside.
Portland Flea-For-All has numerous booths propped up by locals selling a variety of used and found items.
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Portland Flea-for-All
585 Congress StPortland Flea-For-All has numerous booths propped up by locals selling a variety of used and found items.
Maine & Loire is the natural wine store behind Drifter's Wife. They offer an amazing selection of minimum-interventionist wines at a variety of price points. The staff is tremendously helpful so don't be shy!
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Maine & Loire
59 Washington AveMaine & Loire is the natural wine store behind Drifter's Wife. They offer an amazing selection of minimum-interventionist wines at a variety of price points. The staff is tremendously helpful so don't be shy!
More & Co has outfitted most of the Hill and the Sea. It is filled with beautiful curios and offers snacks and cofee. The staff is very friendly and welcoming.
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More & Co.
106 Lafayette StMore & Co has outfitted most of the Hill and the Sea. It is filled with beautiful curios and offers snacks and cofee. The staff is very friendly and welcoming.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hunt + Alpine has the best cocktails happy hour in Portland with six dollar drinks from 4:00 to 6:00pm. Their drink offerings are exciting and the bar snacks are infinitely noshable.
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The Portland Hunt & Alpine Club
75 Market StHunt + Alpine has the best cocktails happy hour in Portland with six dollar drinks from 4:00 to 6:00pm. Their drink offerings are exciting and the bar snacks are infinitely noshable.
Novare is the one, only and best biergarten in Portland. The options are extensive and they often have a variety of local beers on tap. Their outdoor seating is pleasant in the summer. They are located down an alley, so be aware that they might be difficult to locate.
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Novare Res Bier Cafe
4 Canal PlazaNovare is the one, only and best biergarten in Portland. The options are extensive and they often have a variety of local beers on tap. Their outdoor seating is pleasant in the summer. They are located down an alley, so be aware that they might be difficult to locate.
Blackstones is the best local gay bar. It has been around forever and is very popular with locals.
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Blackstones
6 Pine StBlackstones is the best local gay bar. It has been around forever and is very popular with locals.
Maps is a young, inviting dive bar with a nice selection of drinks and great grilled cheese and cheap beer special.
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Maps
64A Market StMaps is a young, inviting dive bar with a nice selection of drinks and great grilled cheese and cheap beer special.
Zodiac Fridays and other assorted weekly theme nights are a wonderful excuse to visit Bubba's, a dive bar cum dance venue with a light-up dance floor and interesting people sightings galore.
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Bubba's Sulky Lounge
92 Portland StZodiac Fridays and other assorted weekly theme nights are a wonderful excuse to visit Bubba's, a dive bar cum dance venue with a light-up dance floor and interesting people sightings galore.
Blue is Portland's one and only jazz bar. It is a great mellow place to get a drink and watch musicians in their prime.
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Blue
650 Congress StBlue is Portland's one and only jazz bar. It is a great mellow place to get a drink and watch musicians in their prime.
The people of Maine's hinterlands need a place to party and Oasis--along with the rest of Wharf Street--provides for them a debaucherous, rollicking party that goes late into the night.
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Oasis Portland
42 Wharf StThe people of Maine's hinterlands need a place to party and Oasis--along with the rest of Wharf Street--provides for them a debaucherous, rollicking party that goes late into the night.
Oxbow produces some of the best local beer, specializing in saisons and wild ales. The menu is extensive with their beers paired along guest taps. They also have a smattering of food items available.
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Oxbow Blending & Bottling
49 Washington AveOxbow produces some of the best local beer, specializing in saisons and wild ales. The menu is extensive with their beers paired along guest taps. They also have a smattering of food items available.
Empire is one of Portland's better music clubs with rock and roll shows several nights a week.
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Empire
575 Congress StEmpire is one of Portland's better music clubs with rock and roll shows several nights a week.
Geno's is one of Portland's divier music venues. It is always an experience.
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Geno's Rock Club
625 Congress StGeno's is one of Portland's divier music venues. It is always an experience.
Allagash provides tastings and tours throughout the day. They are always releasing new beers--many of them coveted far and wide--so it is always worth a trip. Tastings are free if the tours are filled.
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Allagash Brewing Company
50 Industrial WayAllagash provides tastings and tours throughout the day. They are always releasing new beers--many of them coveted far and wide--so it is always worth a trip. Tastings are free if the tours are filled.
Foundation brews the best local IPA, Epiphany. They have an open and inviting tasting room and a great staff. They also sell cans of their most recent brews. There are often food trucks on the weekends.
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Bull Jagger Brewing Company
1 Industrial WayFoundation brews the best local IPA, Epiphany. They have an open and inviting tasting room and a great staff. They also sell cans of their most recent brews. There are often food trucks on the weekends.
The Maine Brew Bus runs a variety of tours of local breweries. It is the best option to drink what Portland has to offer.
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The Maine Brew Bus
320 Commercial StThe Maine Brew Bus runs a variety of tours of local breweries. It is the best option to drink what Portland has to offer.
UFF brews kombucha, cider and a variety of other fermented drinks. Tastings are inexpensive and their are a variety of pre-packaged options to take back home.
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Urban Farm Fermentory
200 Anderson StUFF brews kombucha, cider and a variety of other fermented drinks. Tastings are inexpensive and their are a variety of pre-packaged options to take back home.
Parks & Nature
The Eastern Prom provides ample walking trails and a beach. The sun breaking over the ocean in the morning is one of the most picturesque sites in Portland.
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Eastern Promenade Trail
Eastern Promenade TrailThe Eastern Prom provides ample walking trails and a beach. The sun breaking over the ocean in the morning is one of the most picturesque sites in Portland.
The Western Promenade provides wonderful views of western Maine and New Hampshire. It is a great picnic location at which to watch the sun set.
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Western Promenade Park
Valley StreetThe Western Promenade provides wonderful views of western Maine and New Hampshire. It is a great picnic location at which to watch the sun set.
Sabbathday Lake is one of the nearest and best places to swim in a lake in southern Maine. There is a beach and diving platforms. The water is warm and the food provided by Bresca and the Honey Bee is fantastic.
Sabbathday Lake
Sabbathday Lake is one of the nearest and best places to swim in a lake in southern Maine. There is a beach and diving platforms. The water is warm and the food provided by Bresca and the Honey Bee is fantastic.
Ferry Beach is an expansive stretch of sand and water that provides a needed respite on a hot summer day.
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Ferry Beach
Ferry RdFerry Beach is an expansive stretch of sand and water that provides a needed respite on a hot summer day.
Higgins Beach is the most beautiful beach on the southern Maine coast. Parking is scant so arrive early or late in the day.
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Higgins Beach
Higgins Beach is the most beautiful beach on the southern Maine coast. Parking is scant so arrive early or late in the day.
Mackworth Island has beautiful walking trails and a small beach. There is limited parking so arrive early or late.
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Mackworth Island State Park
U.S. 1Mackworth Island has beautiful walking trails and a small beach. There is limited parking so arrive early or late.
Popham Beach is a sight to behold. The water is colder than other southern beaches, but the sights and sounds are worth the trip. This is one of the most beautiful parts of Maine.
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Popham Beach State Park
711 Popham RdPopham Beach is a sight to behold. The water is colder than other southern beaches, but the sights and sounds are worth the trip. This is one of the most beautiful parts of Maine.
Peaks Island provides an excellent opportunity to wander or bike about a small island and quickly return to Portland proper when it is time for another adventure.
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Peaks Island
Peaks Island provides an excellent opportunity to wander or bike about a small island and quickly return to Portland proper when it is time for another adventure.
Arts & Culture
The PMA is a wonderful place to stop and take in some art, especially on rainy days. It is always free on Friday evenings.
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Iziko lezobuciko ze-Portland
7 Congress SqThe PMA is a wonderful place to stop and take in some art, especially on rainy days. It is always free on Friday evenings.
Space Gallery is one of the best places in Portland to catch a music, art show, or avant garde film. It is a small, intimate environment in which there are no bad seats.
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SPACE
534-538 Congress StSpace Gallery is one of the best places in Portland to catch a music, art show, or avant garde film. It is a small, intimate environment in which there are no bad seats.
Indulgences
Soakology offers a variety of foot bathes and a wonderful selection of tea.
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Soakology
511 Congress StSoakology offers a variety of foot bathes and a wonderful selection of tea.
Nine Stones Spa
185 Fore StNine Stones is the most popular spa option.
Sightseeing
Casco Bay Lines offers ferry service to all of Portland's islands. They also provide a mailboat tour and a sunset tour that stops along the archipelago. All of the islands are interesting to visit with most people walking or biking around Peaks, which is the closest. Ferries run consistently throughout the morning, day and evening.
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Casco Bay Lines station
Casco Bay Lines offers ferry service to all of Portland's islands. They also provide a mailboat tour and a sunset tour that stops along the archipelago. All of the islands are interesting to visit with most people walking or biking around Peaks, which is the closest. Ferries run consistently throughout the morning, day and evening.
Portland Paddle offers inexpensive sea kayaking tours and rentals and is within walking distance of the Hill and the Sea.
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Portland Paddle
1 Eastern PromenadePortland Paddle offers inexpensive sea kayaking tours and rentals and is within walking distance of the Hill and the Sea.