The Great Lost Bear
(http://www.greatlostbear.com/) located outside of old port, this is a must for the discerning beer drinker. with over fifty beers on tap, "the bear" has gained national renown for the variety, quality, and depth of its local and imported brews. extensive pub menu with everything from burgers to vegan chili.
Three Dollar Deweys
241 commercial st. (http://www.threedollardew...) german beer hall atmosphere in the old port
Brian Boru
57 center st, +1 207 780-1506 irish pub.
Gritty McDuffs
386 fore st, +1 207 772-2739, (http://www.grittys.com). brew pub and good micro brews.
Ri Ra's Irish Pub
72 commercial s, +1 207 761-4446, (http://www.rira.com). irish pub with irish food and live entertainment.
The Top of the East
Located in the eastland hotel, it offers impressive views of the city and top-shelf libations.
Geno's
625 congress st, +1 207 772-7891, rock club featuring original local and regional rock acts in the punk, metal, hardcore, etc, genres.
The Asylum
121 center st, +1 207 772-8274
Amigo's
9 dana st. inexpensive drinks and mexican food with a nice fenced-in outdoor patio and bands on weekends in the summer.
Blue
650a congress st, +1 207 774-4111, (http://www.portcityblue.com) live music in a casual beer and wine bar setting.
Novare Res Bier Cafe
The place in Portland for Beer. 300+ bottles, 25 Constantly rotating taps with rare beers, single malt scotch, wines, tequila, meats, cheeses, and small plates. Novare Res features a large expansive deck with table service, a large bar area, proper glassware, and a cozy brick building basement feel.
Portland, and especially the Old Port, has a reputation for many bars and pubs of varying caliber. From bars for longshoremen and lobster men, to pub serving micro-brews brewed on-site, to night clubs, there's something for everyone.
Comedy Connection
Custom house wharf, portland old port, +1 207 774-5554 (http://www.mainecomedy.com) occasionally maine comedian bob marley will have a show.
The Big Easy Blues Club
Market st, live music in many styles from local, regional and national acts.
Old Port Sea Grill and Raw bar
Beautiful locally made concrete bar, flat screen tvs, full bar, specialty cocktail list, wine list, and in the old port.
Food Factory Miyake
Featured on the Travel Channel's Bizarre Foods Maine episode, Miyake offers some of the most creative sushi you will possibly ever see. The restaurant is very small. Either make reservations or get there just as they open. The prix fix is phenomenal.
Microbreweries
Allagash Brewing Co.
100 industrial way, +1 207 878-5385, 1-800-330-5385. (http://www.allagash.com).