// 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/
Casco Bay Ferries
Grab a local six pack from ::
The Bier 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 Edge. Explore 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
www.westinportlandharborview.com/
B & B and Inns
Pomegranate Inn
https://www.pomegranateinn.com/
Inn at Park and Spring
http://www.innatparkspring.com/
Mercury Inn
The Danforth Inn
Percy Inn
// BREWERIES & SPIRITS
// ONE INDUSTRIAL WAY | Portland
Allagash Brewing Company
Foundation Brewing Company
Austin Street Brewing Company
http://www.austinstreetbrewery.com/
Battery Steele Brewing Company
http://www.batterysteele.com/about-us/
Geary Brewing Company
// THOMPSON'S POINT | Portland
Bissell Brothers Brewing Company
http://www.bissellbrothers.com/
Cellardoor Winery
Stroudwater Distillery
http://www.stroudwaterdistillery.com/
// EAST BAYSIDE | Portland
Rising Tide Brewing Company
http://www.risingtidebrewing.com/
Lone Pine Brewing Company
Goodfire Brewing
http://www.goodfirebrewing.com/
Maine Craft Distilling
http://www.mainecraftdistilling.com/
Oxbow Brewing | Bottling & Blending
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
Banded Horn Brewing Company
Dirigo Brewing Company
http://www.dirigobrewingcompany.com/
WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY | 4-9PM
SATURDAY - SUNDAY | NOON-9PM
HAPPY HOUR | 4-6PM