The Great Lost Bear is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in Portland.

1. The Great Lost Bear

8.5
540 Forest Ave (at Ashmont St), Portland, ME
Pub · 107 tips and reviews

Justin E.Justin Ellis: Can't go wrong with one of the many burgers, some of the best in Portland. And oh yeah, a ba-jillion beers on tap and great weekly specials

Kai A.Kai Adams: Maine's best Craft Beer selection of draft. If you love beer, this is an absolute must. Otherwise, you already know.

shannon k.shannon kinney: Amazing selection of beers on tap and a menu to die for, this place is THE BEST hang out, pub, and restaurant with a fun Grateful Dead-like feel. 4 stars every time! (via Scoville) Read more.

The Thirsty Pig is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in Portland.

2. The Thirsty Pig

8.9
37 Exchange St, Portland, ME
Pub · Downtown Portland · 34 tips and reviews

Stephen C.Stephen Crowley: Local links on butter toasted New England style rolls (not to mention some local brew on tap). Try the BBQ Banger with the Blue Fin Stout.

Kai A.Kai Adams: The @thirstypig always has fine @sebagobrewing beers on tap like the Trekker Pale Ale

Jerramy D.Jerramy Doughty: Rising Tide Maine Island Trail on tap!

Novare Res Bier Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in Portland.

3. Novare Res Bier Cafe

8.9
4 Canal Plz (at Exchange St), Portland, ME
Beer Garden · Downtown Portland · 125 tips and reviews

Dana D.Dana D: A beer drinkers haven. Check what's on draft, but don't be afraid to venture into the full beer menu. Some potent potables.

Chris B.Chris Bracco: Tons of awesome, local craft beer on tap.

Joe R.Joe Reynolds: One of the best places in town for a beer. Great staff. Huge inventory of rare bottles as well as an exceptional draught offering.

Salvage BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in Portland.

4. Salvage BBQ

8.8
919 Congress St, Portland, ME
BBQ Joint · 34 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Jay Villani's latest spot brings legit Southern barbecue to Portland in a spacious, casual atmosphere. There's also a huge selection of local draft beer available by the pint, half gallon and gallon.

Brittany O.Brittany Oakes: Really. Good. I had ribs and the potatoes. Good selection of local beers on tap!

Steve P.Steve Patch: Ordered Cow + Pig with collards and Mac n cheese. Local brews on draft. Love it!

Little Tap House is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in Portland.

5. Little Tap House

8.6
106 High St (Spring St.), Portland, ME
Pub · Downtown Portland · 28 tips and reviews

Sara A.Sara Axel: Lots of great local beers on tap

Ted B.Ted Bissell: Great draft beer selection, and one of the best burger & fries in Portland.

Adam S.Adam Schuit: Love me some Shipyard pumpkin head ale on tap!

The King's Head is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in Portland.

6. The King's Head

7.8
254 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Bar · Downtown Portland · 20 tips and reviews

Christopher H.Christopher Herr: They're still finding their feet, but they've kept an impressive draft list, and the menu is delicious. Try the lamb tartare.

Patrick D.Patrick Dostal: Macheck, The Polish Tornado, will poor you a mean beer. Great tap selection.

Al S.Al S: One of the best beer bars in a city that’s packed with them. Great selection of Maine beers, including Bissell, Orono and Goodfire. But also interesting US and European stuff. All draft, no bottles.

Nosh Kitchen Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in Portland.

7. Nosh Kitchen Bar

8.3
551 Congress St (at Oak St), Portland, ME
Bar · Downtown Portland · 87 tips and reviews

Shelley B.Shelley Bowen: Triple Bag on tap? Yes, please!

Portland Old PortPortland Old Port: There are always great beers on tap to choose from. Pair an Oxbow with the new donut burger on the menu. You'll die happy.

Alex K.Alex Kasemir: Nice draft beer selection and fun apps!

Liquid Riot Bottling Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in Portland.

8. Liquid Riot Bottling Company

7.7
250 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Brewery · Downtown Portland · 57 tips and reviews

Holly B.Holly Brown: Great beers on tap. Very strong but yummy mixed drinks!!

Joe R.Joe Reynolds: Draught list is always rotating... expect something a little different each time. Solid beers.

Jeremy L.Jeremy Lindemann: The steak and stilton croquettes with sweet garlic sauce are amazing.

Blyth & Burrows is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in Portland.

9. Blyth & Burrows

9.0
26 Exchange St, Portland, ME
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Portland · 16 tips and reviews

David C.David Carr: Great cocktail program, draft beers and chill vibe.

Storm C.Storm C.: Such good drinks, and don’t miss the little speakeasy in the back!

Liza P.Liza P: Cocktails are good. Weirdly they gave up on being a speakeasy, it's a nice lounge still.

Port City Music Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in Portland.

10. Port City Music Hall

8.4
504 Congress St (Brown Street), Portland, ME
Rock Club · Downtown Portland · 15 tips and reviews

StephanieStephanie: My favorite place to see live music. You can be so close, it sounds fantastic, the bar has a nice selection of local drafts.

will a.will a: The something and Stormy - Mayhaps Dark and Stormy? It’s the cocktail featuring Rum and some lime. Good, strong, and helpful. Recommend asking for a different glass - they crack and leak.

Hannah K.Hannah Kathleen: Lovely clean venue, small and intimate with decent size bar. Stage and acoustics are pretty nice for size of venue! Went for Jai Wolf and had an amazing time!

Portland House of Music and Events is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in Portland.

11. Portland House of Music and Events

8.2
Temple St, Portland, ME
Performing Arts Venue · Downtown Portland · 3 tips and reviews

Emily D.Emily Dornblaser: Awesome drafts and great live sets plus outdoor seating makes this place killer for summer concerts

George V.George Vakalopoulos: Cool music room! Good bar selection, friendly staff.

Emily D.Emily Dornblaser: This place is awesome for live music! Doubting gravity opening killed it

Lazzari is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in Portland.

12. Lazzari

8.3
618 Congress St, Portland, ME
Pizzeria · Downtown Portland · 9 tips and reviews

Scott S.Scott Sanders: Local drafts, great pizza!

Tyler A.Tyler Andersen: If you’ve researched online before you arrive, hope you didn’t look up the same named pizza joint in Nebraska.

Brian C.Brian Caton: The sausage n onion and pepperoni pizza

Urban Farm Fermentory is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in Portland.

13. Urban Farm Fermentory

8.6
200 Anderson St. Bay 4 (at Cove St), Portland, ME
Farm · 21 tips and reviews

PatriciaPatricia: The chaga chai and ginger are my favorite. Try mixing the booch on tap to create your own flavors!

Greg G.Greg G: Very good ciders and kombucha. Try the mead!

Liza P.Liza P: I want to spend my life here. Great options and awesome flights.

The North Point is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in Portland.

14. The North Point

7.9
35 Silver St (Milk St.), Portland, ME
Lounge · Downtown Portland · 26 tips and reviews

The North PointThe North Point: Happy Hour from 4-6pm (Mon-Fri). $4 glass of wine, $3 drafts. Yes, every wine on our list and every beer we have! Come on in!

The North PointThe North Point: Happy Hour every Monday - Friday: $4 glass of wine, $3 drafts. Yes, EVERYwine on our list and EVERY beer we have! Come on in!

Portland Old PortPortland Old Port: Tucked away on Silver Street, The North Point offers outdoor seating and a rustic yet modern ambiance. This spot is ideal for a date, a business lunch or just a quick beer!

The Porthole is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in Portland.

15. The Porthole

7.7
20 Custom House Wharf (Commercial Street), Portland, ME
American Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 38 tips and reviews

Mike C.Mike Callahan: Great local beer selection on draft and the seafood was really great.

Gary P.Gary Papritz: Very good lobster dinner. Nice Octoberfest draft. 45 min. wait for table. Quick service at the bar. Good prices.

Kyle R.Kyle Robbins: Anything seafood, you can't go wrong. I love the lobster roll and the fried clams.