visitor guides to Portland

Sep 21, 2011

The availability of fresh seafood, caught daily in the city's namesake, means Portland has a lobster locale to suit every taste. For the best lobster in Portland, Maine, and maybe the country, check out this handpicked list of world-renowned restaurants and locally-kept secrets.

The Best Portland, Maine Bars

Sep 21, 2011

Portland, Maine bars offer just as many options for nighttime entertainment as the city's shoreline offers for fishing. From the casual local hangout to the upscale lounge, Portland has specialty brews and unique cocktails, alongside drinking standards. Check out some of these favorite bars on your next trip.

Portland Nightclubs

Portland nightlife provides all of the excitement and carefree celebration that you’ll ever want for. Downtown and Wharf Street are ground zero for bar hopping and checking out the latest in music, drinks, comedy and more.

Whether its dancing, chilling, chatting, karaoke or just taking it all in with the best DJ’s cooking up the best playlists, Portland nightclubs are where you can abandon your cautious self and let the action happen. Places like the hip Styxx or Asylum have some of Portland’s best DJ’s and bands.. Or check out the best of nightlife music at The Big Easy for both big name acts and local favorites, with a dance club that will be sure to satisfy your every desire.

The Comedy Connection on the Custom House Wharf is another fun hotspot. So get out and go check out Portland nightlife for everything from throbbing, adrenalin pumping, energetic, hip nightclubs to the chill bars inviting quiet conversations over the best of drinks.

5 Portland Nightclubs

Comedy Connection

Comedy Connection 16 Custom House Wharf, Portland, ME

Laugh all night long, and enjoy a large drink menu at the Comedy Connection. This comedy club showcases both local and national talent almost every night of the week. There are also many open-mic nights, so you can show off your talent.

http://www.mainecomedy.com/
Oasis

Oasis 43 Wharf Street, Portland, ME

Relax in the lounge, or dance your pants off with electrifying house music at Oasis. This energetic club has something for everyone including cheap drinks, and great happy hour specials.

http://www.oasisportland.com/index.htm
Styxx

Styxx 3 Spring Street, Portland, ME

Dance all night long at one of the hottest clubs in Portland, Styxx. This club is known for different themes every night like, ladies night, and dance central nights on the weekends. Some of the best local and national DJs spin here.

http://www.styxxportland.com/
The Big Easy

The Big Easy 55 Market Street, Portland, ME

Come in any night of the week for fun specials, and a great crowd at The Big Easy. This venue is also a great place to come for live music, and there is a full calendar of events on their website.

http://www.bigeasyportland.com/
Zack’s Club Lounge

Fireside Inn & Suites Portland 81 Riverside Street, Portland (Maine), ME 04103

Come into Zack’s Club Lounge inside the Fireside Inn & Suites Portland any night of the week for great specials. There are great happy hour specials here as well as live entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays.

http://www.zackerysrestaurant.com/index.php?area=Lounge