Best Portland Maine Breweries
In this list we go over the top 10 local breweries to visit near Portland, Maine. Most of the stops on the list are directly located in Portland, but a few are located in other southern Maine towns. These breweries mostly focus on fresh brews in different varieties though most have IPAs.
1) Allagash
50 Industrial Way, Portland
Allagash makes the top of the list because they have a beer for everyone, as well as a top notch location to visit. They mainly serve Belgian-Style beers at their tasting room. The tasting room has indoor and outdoor seating, and is located right in front of the brewery. They allow leashed dogs outside, so bring your BFF. They do not have a restaurant portion to the brewery, but they do host a food truck outside.
2) Bissell Brothers Brewing Company
38 Resurgam Place, Portland
Bissell Brothers makes “2” on the list, but don’t let that fool you. They have indoor and outdoor seating, and an amazing indoor space. They have a fabulous small menu from their in house kitchen. A note: Bissell Brothers location is located at Thompson’s Point, a separate event space. Pay your parking before you leave your car unattended, the parking ticket company gets their kicks on freshly parked cars.The ticket company is not affiliated with Bissell Brothers.
3) Lone Pine Brewing Company
219 Anderson Street
Lone Pine Brewing Company has a smaller tasting room where you can hangout and not feel like you’re in a giant restaurant. You’ll get the local experience while drinking beer that is rated with the top contenders.
4) Banded Brewing Company
82 Hanover St Suite 6, Portland
Banded Brewing has a fun atmosphere by itself, and sits in a plaza with two other businesses that you could pair in with your trip. Wilson County BBQ and The Yard are right next door and have excellent food. Banded Brewing does not have their own menu or offer food. They have plenty of brews and board games to choose from.
5) Austin Street Brewery
115 Fox Street, Portland
Austin Street is a bigger location and in an easy spot to get to. Their space has indoor and outdoor seating, and allows your pup outside. I would recommend coming here if you have bigger groups. They have a permanent indoor sushi cart for those in need of food. If you’re looking to try more breweries Austin Street is connected to Rising Tide
6) Mast Landing Brewing Company
920 Main Street, Westbrook and 200 Lower Main Street, Freeport
Westbrook is the original Mast Landing location, and Freeport just opened earlier this year. The Freeport location is spacious and industrial with a modern spin. They don’t have their own kitchen but they partner with Nighthawk’s Kitchen.
7) Liquid Riot Bottling Company
250 Commercial Street, Portland
Liquid Riot is what you would expect from Commercial Street. The space keeps up with the bar scene while still being a restaurant by day. They have their own menu and kitchen all day. A great stop if you’re in the area.
8) Nonesuch River Brewing Company
201 Gorham Road, Scarborough
Nonesuch River Brewing is an upscale brewery to visit, it feels more like a restaurant on the inside. They have an excellent full menu to choose from alongside their brews.
9) Batson River Brewing and Distilling
12 Western Ave, Kennebunk and 82 Hanover Street, Portland
Batson River is a unique spot to visit no matter which location you choose to visit. They both offer an upscale unique visit.
