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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Portland Old Port and Portland Press Herald. Updated August 2026.
Blyth & Burrows · Old Port
A classy front bar with a hidden speakeasy out back, pairing an approachable front room with a reservations-only cocktail den for a different pace of drinking.
Hunt & Alpine · Old Port
A Scandinavian-leaning Old Port favorite with an impressive cocktail and snack menu.
The Independent Ice Co. · Wharf Street
Voted one of the best bourbon bars in the U.S., tucked along Wharf Street.
Central Provisions · Old Port
An acclaimed small-plates spot with a serious, seasonal cocktail program.
Five of Clubs · Downtown
The Longfellow Hotel's lounge pours Latin-inspired cocktails such as the foamy Maize Runner, a mezcal and tequila drink balanced with lime and sweet corn. The Press Herald's dining guide called out the imaginative drink menu, and the bar also appeared in the paper's own bar-focused roundup the following year.