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// VISIT PORTLAND

Little Tap House is a great jumping off point for tasting a carefully curated portfolio of local microbrews.

 

Depending on the duration of your stay, enjoy a pint & a bite in house, and either explore the city by foot or grab an Uber to the various hubs of breweries. 

// SIGHT SEEING

 

The Maine Brew Bus

https://www.themainebrewbus.com/

 

Driving you to Drink Local! 'Hop' aboard and enjoy visiting various tasting rooms in and around the Greater Portland area. Check online for schedule and availability! 

Portland Museum of Art

http://www.portlandmuseum.org/

 

Located just across the street from Little Tap House, PMA is home to over 18,000 rotating pieces - from Warhol and Monet to the iconic Maine artist, Winslow Homer. Check out their website for their current exhibition. Truly, PMA is one of the most accessible venues for artwork in the world. The energy that the museum brings to the city is vibrant. 'First Friday' art walks occur on Congress Street every week. During the summer, the street closes to allow people to freely mill about, popping into galleries and chatting with local artists and artisans. 

 

Casco Bay Ferries

http://www.cascobaylines.com/

 

Grab a local six pack from ::

 

The Bier Cellar

https://www.biercellar.com/ 

Craft Beer Cellar

https://www.craftbeercellar.com/

 

And hop aboard any of the ferries to enjoy an inexpensive trip around the bay. Peak's Island is a fun quick ride (15-20 minutes) and is home to various of dining options and 'Reggae Sunday' during the summer. 

Great Diamond Island is home to the restaurant Diamond's EdgeExplore the island and historic buildings. The only motorized vehicles on the island are golf carts. Talk about "Vacationland"... During the summer, local boaters enjoy happy hour at 'cocktail cove' nestled between the bay of Diamond's Edge and Cow Island. 

All the islands have a distinct vibe - to see the all, hop aboard the daily Mail Boat Run. Yup. It's exactly what it sounds like. Feeling daring? Hop off wherever - just make sure you have your pocket ferry schedule with you, or you may be camping out for the night. 

// ITINERARIES + MAINE INFO

For a weekly guide on social happenings in Portland check out  https://www.portlandoldport.com

Looking to catch some fitness class or fresh air while in town? Check out http://fitmaine.com

For an all-encompassing view of your stay in Portland, peruse https://www.visitportland.com

// ACCOMMODATIONS 

Portland is an exceptionally friendly city. Feel the extra love by staying the night at a variety of boutique inns & hotels scattered throughout the historic West End.  [Disclaimer - all walkable to Little Tap House!]

Hotels

Holiday Inn By The Bay

http://www.innbythebay.com/

Westin Portland Harborview

www.westinportlandharborview.com/

B & B and Inns

Pomegranate Inn

https://www.pomegranateinn.com/

Inn at Park and Spring

http://www.innatparkspring.com/

 

Mercury Inn

http://www.mercuryinn.com/

The Danforth Inn

http://www.danforthinn.com/

Percy Inn

http://www.percyinn.com/

// BREWERIES  &  SPIRITS

 

// ONE INDUSTRIAL WAY |  Portland

Allagash Brewing Company

http://www.allagash.com/

Foundation Brewing Company

http://foundationbrew.com/

Austin Street Brewing Company

http://www.austinstreetbrewery.com/

Battery Steele Brewing Company

http://www.batterysteele.com/about-us/

Geary Brewing Company

http://www.gearybrewing.com/

 

// THOMPSON'S POINT  |  Portland

Bissell Brothers Brewing Company

http://www.bissellbrothers.com/

 

Cellardoor Winery

http://mainewine.com/

Stroudwater Distillery

http://www.stroudwaterdistillery.com/

// EAST BAYSIDE  |  Portland

Rising Tide Brewing Company

http://www.risingtidebrewing.com/

Lone Pine Brewing Company

http://lonepinebrewery.com/

Goodfire Brewing

http://www.goodfirebrewing.com/

Maine Craft Distilling

http://www.mainecraftdistilling.com/

Oxbow Brewing | Bottling & Blending

http://oxbowbeer.com/

Maine Mead Works

http://www.mainemeadworks.com/

// FREEPORT

Maine Beer Company 

http://www.foreriverbrewing.com/

 

 

// WESTBROOK

Mast Landing Brewing Company 

http://mastlandingbrewing.com/

// SOUTH PORTLAND

Fore River Brewing Company

http://www.foreriverbrewing.com/

Foulmouthed Brewing Company

http://foulmouthedbrewing.com/

 

 

// SACO & BIDDEFORD

Barreled Souls Brewing Company

http://barreledsouls.com/

Banded Horn Brewing Company

http://www.bandedhorn.com/

Dirigo Brewing Company

http://www.dirigobrewingcompany.com/

WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY | 4-9PM

SATURDAY - SUNDAY | NOON-9PM
HAPPY HOUR | 4-6PM

LITTLE TAP HOUSE

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