Portland · Cumberland County, ME

Nightlife in Portland

Scout analyzed 85 Portland places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.

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Typical spend

$75

Typical visit

1.5 hr

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.

Downtown

5 matching spots

Old Port

4 matching spots

East Bayside

1 matching spots

Waterfront District

1 matching spots

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Downtown

Blue Portland Maine

Blue is an intimate spot for live music and drinks, best for an evening out after dinner or as a standalone activity. Expect to spend $30-70 per person for a couple of hours.

CocktailsLive musicRelaxed

$30–$70 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Downtown

Geno’s Rock Club

Geno's Rock Club is a late-night bar for live music and drinks, best for a casual outing after dinner. Expect to spend $15-40 per person over a couple of hours.

CocktailsLive musicSocial

$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visithard parking

East Bayside

Eventide Oyster Co.

Expect a lively, intimate evening with seafood, especially oysters and lobster rolls. Budget for a premium meal and drinks, and plan to wait or secure a reservation far in advance for this busy spot.

FoodCocktailsSocial

$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Old Port

Luna Rooftop Bar

Luna Rooftop Bar is a good spot for evening cocktails and bar bites, especially on a date night or for a special occasion, offering harbor views. Expect to spend $50-$100 per person for an hour and a half visit.

CocktailsFoodViews

$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Old Port

Hunt & Alpine

Hunt & Alpine is a good spot for a pre-dinner drink or a full evening of clever cocktails and small plates, typically lasting 1.5-2 hours. Expect to spend $50-$100 per person.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Old Port

Novare Res Bier Cafe

Novare Res Bier Cafe is a hidden bar suitable for an evening drink or casual dinner with a unique beer selection. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $20-50 per person on drinks and snacks.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors

$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visithard parking

Downtown

Arcadia - Portland, Me

Arcadia is a great spot for a casual evening out, offering a playful atmosphere with arcade games and drinks. It's suitable for a fun date night or a relaxed social gathering, typically costing $25-50 per person for an hour or two.

CocktailsSportsFood

$25–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Downtown

Top of the East

Visit for craft cocktails and small plates with panoramic city views, ideal for a sophisticated start or end to an evening out. Expect to spend $40-80 per person for drinks and a snack over 1.5 hours.

FoodCocktailsViews

$40–$80 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Old Port

Blyth & Burrows

Blyth & Burrows is a cocktail bar good for a date night or pre/post-dinner drinks. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $50-100 per person for cocktails and small plates.

FoodCocktailsRomantic

$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visithard parking

Waterfront District

Andy's Old Port Pub

Andy's is a laid-back pub perfect for a casual evening out, perhaps after exploring the Old Port. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $20-45 per person for pub grub and drinks, with acoustic music often playing.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$20–$45 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Downtown

Aura

Aura is a good spot for an evening of live music or dancing, often pairing well with a dinner beforehand. Expect to spend $25-75 per person over a 2-3 hour visit.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$25–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking