Bars

From sweet treats to iconic sandwiches, here are 10 of the oldest bars and restaurants in Portland, Maine, that have endured and thrived over time.

Whether you’re wrapping up the third shift or just embracing a day off with a Tito’s and soda at sunrise (we’re all friends here—no judgment), these bars are ready to serve you morning adult beverages.

It's always insanely helpful when a bar or restaurant goes the extra mile to create a mocktail drink menu and we're seeing it more and more often lately. Here's some of my favorite spots I've admired throughout the dry January years.

Last night some ding dong was caught on camera taking cash that was left on the bar for a friend of mine who bartends downtown. What he didn't know, was that he was caught on camera doing so..ding dong central.

Two bars in Kennebunk and Kennebunkport go full-on with the holiday spirit.

Got a great voice but think your American Idol dreams are over? Or have a terrible voice but just don't care after a few drinks? In Maine, you can still be a rockstar at a random bar on any given night. I was surprised to discover that the Maine karaoke scene is thriving with over 75 locations throughout the state.

For those of you looking to get freaky in or out of costume on Halloween night, there are plenty of events going on throughout Maine's biggest city. Concerts, dance parties, costume contests, trivia nights and more.

Remember that beer-soaked dance floor and dollar drafts? Check out the 50 most missed bars in New Hampshire.

The comcept of a bar that only allows you in if you're 30 or older derives from a restaurant in Minnesota. It's funny how once you enter your 30's, suddenly your entire mindset changes about what going out looks like.

Only seven states have a 1am or earlier closing time for bars, including Maine.

These spots are exactly what you need for girls night!

Will Portsmouth, New Hampshire, extend the last call for alcohol to 2 a.m., like most other states are?

Maine is filled with ‘fun’ bars, but this one, in particular, is apparently the ‘most fun!’

In response to 'Dry January', some Maine bars are updating their mocktail menus for those participating in the trend.

Maybe you’re working the third shift and want a beer when you get out of work, or maybe it’s just your day off and you want a Tito’s and soda when you wake up (we don’t judge). These bars are here to serve you morning adult beverages.

While all the contestants are worthy of support, there's one houseguest that we Mainers can root for this season—Reilly Smedley.