Looking for a good pub/food in Portland

[dazyduke]

Hey there,

I'm going to Portland in a few weeks to see Trey band and Wondering if anyone on here could recommend a good pub or restuarant to grab some beers and good food.

Thanks,
D

[b632]

East Ender on Middle St. It is really solid, good food And good beer selection
Or any of many other picks

[dazyduke]

Thanks b632,

these are the 3 locations i've come up with my searching online,

Sebago
Brian Boru
Dogfish

Kind of looking for something close to the state theater so we can have a few beers and walk to the show.

Thanks again for the advice, I'll look into the east ender....

[gondicar]

I would second the Dogfish Bar & Grille on Free St. Good pre-show spot (you won't be alone), easy walk to the State.

[dazyduke]

Thanks Gondicar
Dogfish topped my list as it appears to be close to the venue.

Thanks guys, I owe you guys a beer if Ever we meet. I missed out on the loaf last year as the wife and I had a baby girl. Think feburary 8th we will be there. Can't wait, hoping for some good snow and cold beers!

[Gstring]

Norm's Downtown Lounge is right across the street from the State. Local 188 is about 3 blocks away. Norm's is BBQ-oriented http://www.downtownloungeportland.com , Local 188 much more variedhttp://www.local188.com/. Local 188 is a bigger room (more of a restaurant than a bar but still has a good-sized bar and pretty relaxed atmoshere))than Norms and Norm's tends to be crowded anyway. Can't go wrong at either place.

[The Dude]

Mollys, Grill/Corner Room, Duckfat (Not really a bar, but UNREAL food) Commercial St. Pub, 3 Dollar Deweys. And if you're feeling poshish, Hugos.

[dazyduke]

man, i'm going to have to stay in portland for a week with all these options...

....come on belly, don't fail me now.....

[b632]

given destination i would go to 188 or Norm's. Local 188 has parking and is a short walk to the show, it is on the top of my go to places

[maineskier69]

Nosh Kitchen Bar on Congress (a few blocks east of The State) has an awesome array of food and beverages. From burgers to oysters on the half shell and plenty in between. The bacon dusted fries are a must.
Dogfish, Norm's or 188 are excellent choices as well.
If you have post show "munchies". Otto's Pizza is KICK ASS!

[b632]

Aww yeah, I love Nosh. Dazzyduke you just have to come to Portland more!
Tell us where you end up a give a review

[dazyduke]

Will do for sure, Me and 3 buddies are heading down. Got a vegetarian with us but often on trips he gets his nutrition from beer...lol

[EXILED]

Will do for sure, Me and 3 buddies are heading down. Got a vegetarian with us but often on trips he gets his nutrition from beer...lol

Check out the Green Elephant for your veggie-friend:

http://www.greenelephantmaine.com/

It's near the State as well..

[b632]

Will do for sure, Me and 3 buddies are heading down. Got a vegetarian with us but often on trips he gets his nutrition from beer...lol

Sorry for you,vegetarians suck on a road trip to a foodie town, definitely do not take him to Nosh.

[WrathOfAramark]

Will do for sure, Me and 3 buddies are heading down. Got a vegetarian with us but often on trips he gets his nutrition from beer...lol

Check out the Green Elephant for your veggie-friend:

http://www.greenelephantmaine.com/

It's near the State as well..

The Green Elephant is pretty good. I've eaten there on a whim and really enjoyed it.

[rootwitch]

Have fun at the show. I'm on call this week so no go for me. Check out Congress Street Bar and Grill right next to the State. Former partners of Norm's, nice people.

[dazyduke]

Thanks Rootwitch, It's been over 10 years since i've seen TAB. think it was summer 2001.

I'm really looking forward to this show, and getting some tasty food and local beers!!!

wish trey was playing at the loaf...

[rootwitch]

TAB has been really good and it's always a treat when Trey gives the band a break and does acoustic Phish tunes or covers.

[dazyduke]

Hey rootwitch.
We discovered the congress st pub.

Drinking some tasty IPA right now food is comming.

But beer is the main dish.

You all are awesome and portland has been nothing but enjoyable since we got here. - the border grrrrr

[rootwitch]

Enjoy the beer, the comfort food, and Trey! Give Cyro a hoot for me.