Stop in for the view, cocktails and charm: Krista's, Cornish
From karaoke and comedy to local bands or themed parties: Slainte, Portland
A laid-back place in an upscale area at a high-end inn: Ship's Cellar Pub, York Harbor
The tavern is a great, casual spot to gather for drinks and some good food: Grill House Local Tavern, South Portland
A relaxing atmosphere and lots of live music: Blue, Portland
A laid-back vibe and live entertainment: Empire Dine & Dance, Portland
Delivering festive drinks and a tempting menu: El Rayo Taqueria, Portland
As a watering hole, Geno's rocks to a different drummer: Geno's Rock Club, Portland
The Irish pub earns its place at the top of the heap: Brian Boru, Portland
A nice addition to the Old Port bar scene: White Cap Grille, Portland
For a laid-back evening out: 15 Exchange Grille, Portland
Locals enjoy a bar where pool hall meets nightclub: White's Cue Connection, Gray
The ideal place to swing by for happy hour or before a show at the State Theatre: Mesa Verde, Portland
Two dance floors and "My Drunk Karaoke": Styxx, Portland
Oasis lives up to its name when, baby, it's cold outside: Oasis, Portland
Hoping to please you at every turn: Silly's with a Twist, Portland
Where you get to chew your drink: Bucks Naked BBQ, Freeport
Traditions could easily become tradition-forming: Traditions, Saco
Passing through or staying, Seasons has lots to offer: Seasons Grille & Bar, Portland
A Major League sports bar: Binga's Stadium Smokehouse and Sports Bar
Combining a cozy feel with an adventurous spirit: Snow Squall, South Portland
Friendly Duffy's has that 'Cheers' vibe going on: Duffy's, Kennebunk
Dark, cozy Broad Arrow Tavern offers great escape: Broad Arrow Tavern, Freeport
New face or old hand, you'll be welcome: Sarge's Tailgate Grille, Saco
Give in to temptation while sipping: JP's Bistro, Portland
Setting seductive, all else impressive at Plush West End, Portland
Mulligan's Irish pub: Friendly, creative, inexpensive
Brunswick cantina offers new tastes at every turn: El Camino, Brunswick
Authentic, Mexican-influenced, high-end bar experiences: Zapoteca, Portland
A laid-back location with great beer specials: Thatcher's, Westbrook
Sweeping seaside views - and protection from the weather: Falmouth Sea Grill, Falmouth
Bringing upscale sophistication and classic drinks back to the city: FortiFem Martini Lounge, Portland
A comfortable, cool, laid-back lounge: Jumpin’ Jakes Seafood Cafe, Old Orchard Beach
Pizza and a beer done by folks who’ve been doing pizza and beer since 1931: Pat's Pizza, Scarborough
A dose of culture and international travel: Petite Jacqueline, Portland
Finding the great burger/beer combo: Maine Street Grill, Standish
Wine, lagers and a view of Long Lake: Freedom Cafe and Pub, Naples
Simply put, Jonathan's is happening: Jonathan's, Ogunquit
Complete with deep Spanish accents: Cancun Mexican Restaurant, Biddeford
Sebago Brewing Company has a new atmosphere: Sebago Brewing Co., Portland
Cocktails combine class and creativity: Gingko Blue, Portland
Tasteful tapas, perfectly paired wine, casually cool atmosphere: Old Vines Wine Bar and Tapas Restaurant, Kennebunk
More than sports and karaoke: Maxwell's Pub & Grill, Oqunquit
Kick back, relax, rest your beer on the broad arm of your chair: The Ramp Bar & Grille, Cape Porpoise
An up-scale lounge to impress the guests: Point 5 Lounge, Portland
Kick back, let BeachFire warm you inside and out: BeachFire Bar and Grille, Ogunquit
Beach air and tequila; Maine meets Mexico: Pedro's, Kennebunk
This one's for the locals: Lucas on 9, Cape Porpoise
An indoor Fenway Park, complete with Green Monster seating: The Strike Zone, Old Orchard Beach
Defined by the wine list: Conundrum, Freeport
Sports fanaticism always on tap: Stutesy's Pub & Grille, Moody
A place that knows the delicate alchemy of the perfect margarita: Margarita's, Portland
Great wines and a deck on reserve: Azure Cafe, Freeport
The down-home feel only an old-school sports bar can provide: Spectator's Sports Bar, Sanford
Beer lovers are in luck: Feile, Wells
From "Cheers!" to charity, Club 302 is doing something - lots of somethings: Club 302, Windham
Conversation over knickknacks and a starfruit sparkler: Figa, Portland
Recreation meets libation: Bayside Bowl, Portland
A decadent local menu & creative drinks to boot: 50 Local, Kennebunk
Not a St.-Patrick’s-day-only bar: O'Sheas, Brunswick
You gotta drink something with that pizza: Ricetta's, Falmouth
A classic. And it floats: DiMillo's Restaurant and Lounge, Portland
Local beers! Guaranteed Fresh! Oh, and a sweet deck overlooking the river: Gritty's, Auburn
Eclectic beer varieties out of the norm: East Ender, Portland
Mission-style lamps meets Americana eatery: Oak Street Bistro, Alfred
Plush ambiance, bourbon and bacon: District, Portland
Find a classy, welcoming cocktail: Fire and Water Fish and Chop House, South Portland
Good things happen on this side of the river, like Portland Pie, Westbrook
A sophisticated natural bar adventure (and yes, they're open): Bandaloop, Kennebunkport
Where everybody really does know your name: Union House Pub & Pizza, Biddeford
Bank shot: Rack's Sports Bar and Billiards, Portland
Heartfelt drinks and fine conversation: Katahdin, Portland
Where the locals go to unwind: Redneck Lounge, Naples
For devoted regulars and drive-by tourists: Gritty McDuff's, Freeport
Deer Hunter, men in uniform and a second family: Riverside Sports Pub, Bath
Raise your priced-right pint to The Kerrymen Pub, Saco
Serving up some Latin flair: Havana South, Portland
Irish down to the accent - and the kazoos: Byrnes Irish Pub, Brunswick
A swell hangout, even with your pants on: The Buxton Tavern
Sophistication of a wine bar, casual comfort of a coffee shop: The Local Buzz, Cape Elizabeth
Pat's means pizza, but don't forget the Almond Joy Martini: Pat's Pizza, Windham
It's not just mariachi music for hours: Bebe's Burritos
Celebrating 25 years on the Causeway: Rick's Cafe, Naples
Put this in your rum punch: Pier Patio Pub, OOB
Classic OOB dance party: Oasis Bar & Grille, OOB
Convenience at a premium: Sebago, Kennebunk
Delicious and satisfying for the soul: Flatbread, Portland
Rolling aquamarine right through the floorboards: Lindbergh's Landing
Bring the bike, leave a bra: Bentley's Saloon, Arundel
Ahoy! It's a hidden treasure of a bar & grill near the beach: Pirates Patio, OOB
Become a regular at this Grill Room and Bar.
Beach side all summer: The Brunswick
Great beers and a place to check the scores: Nosh, Portland
Old Orchard Beach sure has changed: Myst
A very dark cave of wonders: The Armory
It's the bar on the hill: Mama's Crowbar
Plenty of mischief afoot: The Original Frog & Turtle
Beer flows as freely as the river: Run of the Mill Pub
A robust floral bucket of suds: Sebago Gorham
Happy with two Bucks: Buck's Naked BBQ, Windham
The sensation is real and available most nights: Downtown Lounge
Wings and more, with two locations
Where ales are poured and politicians are skewered: Lilee's Public House
Savor the all-Italian all-handpicked wine list: The Corner Room
New location offers new beginnings at Walters.
Rising-star restaurant & drinker's escape: Salt Exchange
A perfect lesson in beerology: The Lion's Pride
Treating Puritanical expectations with a wink: Grace
Old world meets new world traditions: Sonny's
Honest food and drinks at the Grill: Grill 233
An awful lot goes down within these narrow walls: Deer Run Tavern
Mad science unfolding under your feet: Federal Jack’s Brew Pub
Sultans of swank: Pearl
A little bit of Mexico in Westbrook?
The spice is right: 51 Wharf
Introducing a new member of the Siano's family.
A dueling drink/food identity on Munjoy Hill: Bar Lola
It's like going home, when you want to be out.
The Platonic ideal of a good diner: The Front Room
The expansion of a bar and grill is what JP Thornton's needed.
Brunswick's trustiest watering hole: Joshua's
Long standing traditions at Pat's Pizza in Yarmouth
Traditional Irish meets local Maine at South Portland favorite: The Griffin Club
Let your hair down at Portland’s best Boston bar: Fore Play
Only a stranger once: Samuel's Bar and Grill
Pizzeria and Pub, Profenno's has it all
Works hard, plays hard: Thatcher's in Gorham
All in the family: Parker's Restaurant
New to Scarborough, Portland Pie keeps delivering.
Stockhouse is a perfect place to watch the next game.
August is sweeter at SoPo’s Saltwater Grille
Summer means the Dry Dock is in full swing.
Offering pizza, beers and more at a comfortable location: Siano's
Good beer mingles with the heart of South Portland: Sea Dog Brewery
J's is more than just oysters
Upscale, local hang out: Foreside Tavern
Wharf Gem: Cinque Terre
Drinks, food and entertainment at the Porthole Restaurant
Steakhouse & Juke Joint: Buck's Naked BBQ
Get crackin' at Portland Lobster Company
West End Gem: Bonobo
Lounge on Fore and get a Slice
Dapper Drinks at Eve's
Get down at Bubba's Sulky Lounge
A Touch of Japan: Sapporo
Over the bridge to RJ's
Local yokels on Commercial Street: Silver House Tavern
Happy Irish Hours: Ri Ra Irish Pub
Happy hour martinis: Shay's Grill Pub
The Wine Bar
Newest Bar in the Forest: The Frosty Pint
Portland Punk'd
Another sake, please!: Yosaku
The Thanksgiving Bar: Sangillo's
Friends For Life
The Secret Garden
GLBT Night Life: Styxx
The Famous Bear
Back Bay Bar
The Cubic Zirconia in the rough
Best view of the city
The Big Easy
Ruski's Restaurant & Pub
An Old Port Classic: Rosie's
Revolution: Novare Res
Bringing drinkers and diners together: Dogfish Bar and Grille
For when you are feeling: Blue
Guinness is good: Brian Boru
From the Bleachers to the skybox: G&R DiMillo's Bayside
Don't forget about: Local 188
More than a funny name: Three Dollar Deweys
Goin' crazy: Asylum
Brewing for 20 years: Gritty McDuff's
Nice and cozy: The Snug
Fill me up: Flask Lounge
Seriously sporting: Rivalries
Yeah you know me: OPT
Lounge-tastic: Slainte
A bar for Mainahs: Andy's
The Old Port's neighborhood bar: Dock Fore
New kid on the block: Empire
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