1. Novare Res Bier Cafe
8.9
4 Canal Plz (at Exchange St), Portland, ME
Beer Garden · Downtown Portland · 125 tips and reviews
Isabelle Chrun: If you are in Portland and you love beer, this is a MUST. Great selection of beers.
Katherine Gaskell: Everything about this bar is AMAZING!!! The beer selection, the food, and the staff, LOVE it all!!! Definitely awesome!!!
Jeff Snyder: Awesome beer list...incredible beer garden! Great spot to soak up some suds and sun!
Kai Adams: Maine's best Craft Beer selection of draft. If you love beer, this is an absolute must. Otherwise, you already know.
Beth M: the thai tempora roll up is amazing! great veg menu and great beer selection, always my first stop in portland.
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.
3. The Thirsty Pig
8.8
37 Exchange St, Portland, ME
Pub · Downtown Portland · 34 tips and reviews
Carla Jean: Delicious sausages + good beer? Yes, please. Thirsty Pig has inexpensive sausages and a great tap list. No frills, just a fun place to be.
Brian Sharwood: I'd definitely return. Great selection of beer and some great looking sausages, which we didn't get a chance to try. The back patio was very pleasant and the casual style of service our style.
Greg G: Great beer selection, enjoy them out on the deck
4. The King's Head
7.8
254 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Bar · Downtown Portland · 20 tips and reviews
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.
Erik Carlstrom: Good beer list, burger is great. Check it out. Off the beaten path but worth going to
Jessica Harvey: Lobster Roll is fantastic. Great beer selection!
6. Salvage BBQ
8.8
919 Congress St, Portland, ME
BBQ Joint · 34 tips and reviews
Dawn Tully: Indeed it IS all that. Terrific food menu at reasonable prices, Ridiculously good beer menu, TONS of space, frequent live entertainment, and you can actually park in back. That's a lot for Portland.
Bill Rudge: The BBQ is excellent and they have one of the best beer lists anywhere.
Gavin Poperechny: All the BBQ is good. Sandwiches, Ribs, Fries, mostly everything is good on the menu. The atmosphere is great and they even have live music some nights. Overall it is a place I defiantly recommend
Jeanne Tilley: Beer selection is eclectic to say the least. Ask for tastings before committing- the staff even when busy are happy to oblige!
Joe Reynolds: Draught list is always rotating... expect something a little different each time. Solid beers.
Greg G: Grab a seat at the bar and look through the window to the brewery/distillery. Nice, unique beer list, but food seemed a bit pricey.
9. LFK
7.4
188A State St, Portland, ME
Bar · West End · 31 tips and reviews
Kevin W.: There's a good selection of beers, but they're only available while they last. This can either be good or bad, because you're often told your request is not available, but it makes you try others.
Wyatt Funderburk: Great wings, good beer selection, and a low key vibe.
Asher Kahn-Krell: Didn't have enough beers to be a good bar but also not enough food options to be a good restaurant. Didn't really enjoy the beer selection either. The atmosphere is nice though.
10. Ohno Cafe
8.4
87 Brackett St (Gray St.), Portland, ME
Bagel Shop · West End · 39 tips and reviews
Abbey Road Taxi of Portland: This place is a hidden GEM. They make some of the best Breakfast, and Lunch gourmet sandwiches around....they also have a great selection of beer and wine to go,
Max Brautigam: Enjoying the Smoked Scottish Salmon breakfast sandwich! The beer selection is also off the charts
Max Brautigam: #4 and #5 are great stuff, and the beer selection is awesome. Plus— would you believe it? — wine in a can!
12. Duckfat
9.1
43 Middle St, Portland, ME
New American Restaurant · 230 tips and reviews
Guy: Don't be intimidated by small layout, as this place has huge flavor. The truffle ketchup is worth the trip alone, so grab some duck fat fries & get to dippin'. Great staff & local beer selection too.
Becca Bae: Poutine all the way. Great selection of beers and ciders.
Chet Mancini: Extraordinary paninis and Belgian fries. Great beer selection too.
Julieta Fung: Huge selection of beers enough to make beer lover friends happy!
Andrew C: SO MANY OPTIONS!!!!! If you love beer or want to try new beers, this is the place for you... although the space is small, it seems like there's endless amounts of (mostly local) craft beer!!
Constantin W: Great selection, also small breweries!