We love it here! The atmosphere is very cool a big garage filled with beautiful plants a lovely fire pit lots of games and comfy alcove seating. The seltzers are not my favorite, but they do accommodate the non-Beer drinking crowd. The two times we have been there. I have opted for slushies as well, which have been fun and beautiful. The service is always great. It is counter service, which at times can get busy, but we have gone early in the day during both of our visits which has been steady but not too busy. Although I prefer my bars to be adult only locations, this spot does tend to have families come out to it. read more

APRÈS - Fun games and fun partners to be with! - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Maine

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This is one of the coolest breweries I have been too. The atmosphere is cute, cozy, fun all in one. Just the name itself is awesome. They are known for their ciders and they also have some beers and slushies. I got a mocktail it was very refreshing. I could have stayed here all day because that is how comfortable the chairs were and the music was amazing! The staff here are nice and helpful. Not to mention too the merch here is very cute and on brand with the name. They don't just sell t-shirts that is for sure. They also have a big outdoor space where people can enjoy their beverages. In the winter time and colder months, it seems you can sit outside as I saw they have a fire pit too. This should be on your list of places to go visit in maine. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised being back at Apres. I was hesitant to try the cider again but tonight the very kind staff urged me to try a seltzer, even after saying I am not a fan of seltzer. He assured me theirs was different. And I am glad I tried it. I had the Tote Road and loved it. It was smooth and flavorful. We also had the blueberry lemon goat cheese platter that was perfect. The atmosphere was dark but comfortable and moody. Loved it! read more

APRÈS - Tote Road seltzer and blueberry lemon goat cheese - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Fun place with great drink options in the middle of nowhere. Fast service and plenty of things to do for kids while the parents enjoy some delicious drinks. read more

The vibes here are SO good!! Ambiance is absolutely 5 stars. Love the tropical feeling patio with many umbrellas, lounge chairs, and outdoor bar! The inside is also gorgeous with cozy looking chairs. I tried the persica seltzer which was peach and strawberry. It was solid, but I am picky with my seltzers and prefer ones with the most fruity flavor and minimal sparkling water aftertaste. My friend tried the frozen slushy which was better and very flavorful - I would go for that next time. I like that they have small pours to sample, and looking forward to trying other flavors! read more

APRÈS - Persica seltzer - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Maine

I love the vibe of Apres, although I mostly get cans to go. Speaking of cans to go, I'm routinely in Portland on Tuesdays around lunchtime every couple months and I always make a point to hit up all the spots, including Apres. I learned today that Apres opens at 3, but only because I walked up to the front door, only to see their hours say 3-whatever and I knew it was around 12:45. A gentleman was outside and asked if I was looking to sit and have something or get cans to go. I said cans to go and he offered for me to come in and get what I wanted. Very friendly and genuinely kind guy who thanked me for my support of the business. I feel the need to point out the friendly business owner gesture because this is actually the second time this has happened. Honestly it was probably after they switched to winter hours last year that I did it. Whoopsie but I do try to be a good patron and purchase cans, merch and more. I'm in Portland in the earlier part of the day generally and appreciate grabbing cans when Apres isn't bumping. And let's be real, Apres can get busy and loud, likely due to the shape of the building, or something. Coming from a "gets cans to go" person, I do wish there was a more expedited way to buy cans, when it is busy. A dedicated to-go spot to pay would be nice, especially because they have the handheld POS. I know their cans are sold around town but I prefer to purchase from the source (same with beer) and again, buying the candles and other goodies they sell. Props to Apres for being so beautifully festive and fun. I wish I could have your slushies more. read more

Went here to enjoy the fall weather and find a place to relax for a little. This was our first time here and it was great! Staff is very friendly, they have food trucks available, and the place itself is very nice. Huge indoor and outdoor seating options. It's a place you can go on a date or bring the family! We sat down inside at one of their nice booths. We both got the slushys which were great! They were refreshing and had a very good flavor with a hint of their signature apres taste. The presentation of everything here is also very satisfying. They have tons of games to play if you're looking for some fun. We were able to grab a chess board and use that while enjoying our drinks. Whatever the occasion, make sure to check this place out. Definitely a great option if you're looking to have a laid back time and some good experiences. read more

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This venue is very exiting. Plenty of parking. Good service. I had a vessel brothers beer, tasty. They have plants everywhere. Something i have seeing a lot in breweries. If you love nature well here you can drink ,have fun, play games and enjoy nature. Good prizes. A few minutes from downtown Portland, you need to check it out. See you there folks read more

Apres is a pretty fantastic spot in Portland to meet up with friends. I recently hosted a work gathering there, and they could not have been more helpful and great to work with. The space is so comfortable and BIG, with comfy side couches and lots of privacy for conversation. There are also board games at the ready and they host trivia on Tuesday nights. I did not end up ordering their signature seltzer BECAUSE they have fantastic mocktails and other drink specials. I ended up with a hot spiced apple cider and on another night a horchata cocktail that was 100%! There are often food trucks parked outside of Apres, during our event, we worked with Meet on the Street, and WOW, they had some great tacos. If you happen to be lucky enough to encounter this truck, may I also recommend the sweet potato tots! read more

Great decor, lots of options for seating and grouping inside and out. Bathrooms are super fancy. Lots of games to play. And with most, if not all, drinks at 5% alcohol, a place you could spend the afternoon, which I've done on more than one occasion. Service is also exceptional- always a friendly, efficient, knowledgeable. Only drawback is the lack of food options and the somewhat restrictive hours. Don't order snack plates - they're just tortilla chips with varios canned or jarred things. Eat before you come or get food from whatever food truck is on site. Bottom line - grab a group of friends, find a spot where you can all hang (easiest if you're able to get there early), and settle in for a few hours of fun! read more

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I've had a few of their hard seltzers over the years, and thought it was time to finally check out their location. I'm not entirely sure what I thought the atmosphere would be like (something relaxed and welcoming maybe?), but the spring break party vibe was truly unexpected. We visited mid-afternoon on a Saturday and it was busy, busy, busy. Like: line-out-the-door, people-throwing-jello-shots-to-one-another-from-across-the-room, music-so-loud-we-had-to-scream-our-order-at-the-bartender kind of busy. The bartender was unbelievably rude too; we asked if there was some kind of special event happening and they replied, "no, we're just that cool", then they took our order and walked away. I couldn't make this up if I tried: we stood there for close to ten minutes waiting for them to come back with our drinks (while other bartenders took care of other people). When they finally reappeared, they looked shocked to see us still standing there, quickly grabbed our drinks - sloshing them absolutely everywhere - and said, "sorry, I had to go help with an event and I forgot about you." I think I like the product more out of a can than on draught. We found them very flat. We tried four different seltzers on this occasion: Argonaut (ginger and lemon; too acidic for us, we didn't finish it), Pine Rickey (lime and pine; very pleasant!), Kahiki (pineapple, mango, and lemongrass; again, very acidic), and Avondale (raspberry and kiwi; artificial candy-like flavor). We REALLY liked the outdoor space (so much space, and so many varied and comfortable seating/standing options) and that it's dog-friendly; but - back to the inside space - why are the bathrooms so, so, so dark? Like, they're SO dark. Anyway, we like their Alba (blackberry and sage hard seltzer); it's a fantastic option for the holidays as it compliments so many other flavors of the season. We'll continue to buy a four-pack of that (and maybe the Pine Rickey!) again from Bow Street, but will not be visiting this location again. read more

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Super cool place. Mostly seltzers with natural ingredients. The staff here is great! They are knowledgeable and friendly. It's a comfortable and big space. We loved it. read more

I love apres! The ambiance is top tier. Fun place to come with friends. The seltzer in my opinion is a bit flavorless but light and good if in the mood for something not super unique. The alcohol content can sneak up on you though! Lots of room and moody vibe. read more

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Very cute brewery & cidery! We loved that there was a food truck on site. The tables are large which makes it a great spot for groups. When we visited, there was a DJ inside. It was very loud, making it hard to have conversation, but it brought some energy to the room. I didn't interact much with the staff. It is counter service; you grab your drinks then bring them to your table. read more

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This spot is so so cute! Came during the holiday season for drinks with friends and we all loved it. It wasn't too crowded. You order at the bar and find seating. I don't remember what drink it was but it was frozen and extremely delicious. I wish there were food options inside but I get it - Low maintenance hang out spot with a cute aesthetic. There was a food truck when we went that was serving hot dogs so that saved us. read more

If you're heading out for a night on the town and looking for a young, hip, and boho bar vibe, Après is the place to go. I was in Portland for the evening visiting my cousins and they took me to one of their 'top craft bevy' go-to spots, Après. For the love of Maine is right! The hard seltzers were unique and delicious, and I loved the fresh fruit and greens added as garnish. I tried the Argonaut, Falmouth, So Was Red, and Chile Nelson. Each one had a very quirky and distinct taste, and honestly, I loved them all...in the order listed. We paired our drinks with their charcuterie board which was also delicious (and a bit skimpy), and I'd say the overall experience was wonderful and I will be visiting again! read more

APRÈS - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Maine

What a special place! My husband and I were here attending a birthday celebration for a friend. They have a wonderful back room for private events. They have many tables and seating areas or even standing areas to drink and spend time with friends. They also have a wonderful space outside. They had a heater and a fire pit going last night it was gorgeous! If you are looking for quiet, do not go here in peak hours it was pretty loud and I did a lot of asking someone to repeat themselves. Now they have a limited snack menu, Gouda plate, olives etc. Their beverages, delightful. I am one who normally drinks cider or hard liquor. I have never been a fan or beer or seltzers, I am not a "white claw" person. Apres knows how to make Seltzer!!! Their Seven majors (their version of an Arnold Palmer) so light, so refreshing. Their Hi Seas slushy, yum! My husband had their BocadillaVeleno, he was impressed, it is Guava, Cilantro and lime, the cilantro really shows at the finish. He tried their Avondale, he enjoyed it is Raspberry and Kiwi. Tote Road he also tried but out of the three was not his favorite he thinks it may have been the Elderberry he was not a fan of. You approach the bar and order then head out and find a place to hang out. Jamaica was tending bar and an absolute delight! Was excited to hear it was out first visit in and was eager to explain their Seltzers! They have a beautifully displayed merch wall which of course I had grab a sweatshirt, and they have a cooler with 4-packs to go, of course I left with a couple of Seven majors 4 packs. It was too good to leave behind! On the way out I saw they have board games, now I truly look forward to going back with a group of friends, who does not enjoy good company and game of Sorry and some of the best Seltzer I have ever tasted! read more

APRÈS - Hi-Seas Slushy made with Sunday Punch Seltzer - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Alcoholic seltzers? Beautiful interior? Lots of wood and plants? This is your spot!! I pretty much only come here because I love the inside so much. It's GORGEOUS. Like I want this to be my home gorgeous. The seltzers are fine but I don't really remember anything about them. Lots of events are hosted here and they have collaborated with food trucks in the past. Parking is available on the street but honestly, I no longer can come because it's become a hot spot since this year especially. There's even lines now which were completely unfathomable even a year ago!! read more

Awesome location. Great vibe. Drinks are solid enough, I don't think I was ever blown away with any of the drinks but they tasted solid. The outdoor space is great plenty of games at tables to play with others. Glad to have checked out a sot that was new to me in Portland based on a food truck. read more

This place gets wild on Saturday but going on a Tuesday afternoon was a pleasurable experience. Big patio for a nice day, fun spot. I really like their seltzers and their cheese plates were generous. Nice staff. If you're in bayside you'll probably go and its worth it for one. read more

I would love to give this place 5 stars, but the attitude of the servers makes it impossible. They make some of the best seltzers I've ever had. I'm a beer girl who usually reserves seltzer for the pool during the summer, but this stuff is seriously good. Unfortunately the vibe in the place is awful. Both times I've been there the girls working the bar give an icky OC (as in CA) vibe. It's the least friendly, warm place I've been in Maine. In the future we will strictly pick up stuff to go. read more

A friend mentioned this place so I decided to check it out. It's in a fun area with other breweries and bars. They have a big board with all their seltzer, ciders and other drinks. I have not had hard seltzer before so I asked for a taste. I also tried one of their ciders. They both were okay, nothing that I wanted a full glass of. They also sell cans of their seltzer to take home. I loved the atmosphere there, open air space, people playing cards, corn toss, etc. The place was full and lively. read more

APRÈS - Drink menu - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Maine

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Great new spot in Portland! They make their own seltzers which I think is so great! They have them all on tap and they sell them in cans. They also have other things on tap and other drinks if you aren't into seltzer. They have some interesting flavors and I love a few of them. The inside is wide open and amazing in the summer with outside seating and big garage doors. They have games you can play, and live music many days. No food, but they normally have a food truck. Great spot that I will keep coming back too! read more

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Somehow the Portland drinking scene is better post pandemic, and Apres is a big reason why. Hard seltzer is in, so opening a massive, trendy, hard seltzer brewery? Pure genius. Located in the heart of East Bayside and surrounded by multiple breweries, wineries and distilleries, Apres is Truly (pun!) one of a kind. The space is classier than any other brewery in the area, while still remaining casual. Inside are numerous tables for large groups, with a lengthy wood bar in the middle for standing. Outside is a variety of seating, and is very dog friendly. You seat yourself and order at the indoor bar. There are currently 8 seltzer's on tap, which are $4 for 6 ounces or $6 for 16 ounces. The math doesn't make sense, but it's a great deal regardless (especially for the pints!). And how are the seltzers? Good luck reverting to White Claw or Bud Light Seltzer after this. These are in a different league, with none of the artificial, cloying after taste of the national brands. All are excellent, but the So Was Red (Rhubarb and Raspberry), Rosa Verde (Strawberry and Basil) and Pepo (Cantaloupe and Cucumber) were my personal favorites. House made hard cider currently isn't available, but will be soon. So, are there any drawbacks? The in-house food situation could use work. The meat board and cheese board were not so great. But they often have food trucks, and this isn't meant to be a restaurant. Apres is not just another stop in a crowded brewery area. It's a destination. So far it's been a packed house, and I don't see this changing based on the quality of the product and experience. But the line moves fast, and I'll be back many times. read more

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Great place to relax with delicious drinks and comfy seating. They also have board games strewn all over the place for patrons to use. read more

APRÈS - Real cool place to relax. Nice set up. Delicious drinks. They have board games all over the place and comfy sofas. - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Maine

We came here just a few weeks after their new location opened. I was excited to check out a place that specializes in seltzers and cider. I was slightly disappointed the ciders were not yet available but would want to come back and check them out. They let me sample a few of the selzters before deciding on my order. In my opinion, the flavors are VERY unique and didn't really like any except the one I ordered (one that had tea in the combination) - it was refreshing and I would get it again if I were here, mostly because it was the best option that they had. Although I wasn't a huge fan of any of the drinks, I loved the atmosphere!! It is super cute inside and definitely a fun place to hang out. I would be interested in coming back once they have cider options. I will say this place did seem popular- they had also just started selling cans of their selzters the day we were there and there were a lot of people coming up to purchase them. I think this place is popular with a lot of people but just not for my taste profile. Definitely worth checking out. read more

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Wow.. this was one of our favorite breweries we have ever been to! For how popular Portland's brewery scene is, this was definitely our favorite. The vibe of the place was really incredible and they had a lot of outdoor seating. The drinks were also so good too. They had amazing seltzers and I am a big cider fan, so I was really impressed with their selection. They also have jolly ranchers in the women's bathroom and Reese's in the men's. :D read more

APRÈS - cider on the left and a seltzer on the right. - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Maine

5 stars! Apres is a Portland must! While checking out the Portland brewery scene, we stumbled across Apres, and it turned into my fav spot! So many seltzers and ciders! It has such a great vibe! Open space, bright, fresh, indoor/outdoor seating, very fun comfortable spot to spend a whole afternoon. Being our first time and new to the menu we walked up the bar and the service was fantastic! Even with a decent sized line behind us, the service was so friendly, explained the menu, and gave recommendations. I was so excited to try all the different seltzers and ciders, on tap! We tried a few small sized pours of seltzers, which were all great, very subtle and light, super easy to drink. They also have a specialty rotating slushee cocktail, which I obviously had to try!! It was pina colada with boba, which was so fun! We also got some cheese to share, which was a hugh portion of cheese/lots of crackers and came with the perfect jam pairing. Overall Apres was my one of my favorite spots in Portland. Highly recommend! Will be beck! read more

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Après is one of those places that does everything right. In a time when seltzers have become the new craft beer, Après offers subtly fruit-forward selzters and ciders to patrons in a venue that is designed to wow it's guests. The venue is open and bright due to it's large garage doors, but there is a mix of old and new that makes the space hip and cool. There is various seating with bar seats, table seats, couch seating, and the ever popular side couches that are designed for small groups to sip and talk. The facility is picture perfect. As far as the seltzers at Après, they certainly match the allure of the venue. The seltzers are lightly carbonated and do not leave you with that weird syrupy aftertaste that most commercial seltzers have. Some of my favorites are the Tote Road (mixed berries), Avondale (raspberry and kiwi), and Plimoth (cranberry, mandarin, and rosemary). There is always a food truck at the venue or a small business that is making food on the inside of the venue, and the staff is always so nice and willing to help you navigate the different flavors of seltzers and ciders. I definitely will be continuing to come back! read more

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Awesome space, really nice staff, and some great drinks. They're pretty dog friendly too if it's a nice day as there's a huge outdoor space out front. I'm not a seltzer drinker normally but I loved everything they served us there and I even left with a few four packs from their fridge section. The merch was a little pricey like the hoodie but the four packs to go I thought were pretty reasonable. Great place to stop when you're in the area read more

Pretty cool vibe and a good selection of cider and seltzer's. I would say the highlight is the vibe. A better selection of beers or wines for those who aren't keen or either seltzer or ciders would really make this place great. Either way a nice place to hang out for a few drinks read more

APRÈS - Booth views from inside. Nice vibe. - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Maine

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If there is anything you do while in Portland... please let it be here. Fantastic people, amazing drinks, and cool merch. Definitely a place you don't want to miss. read more

My wife and I love to go out, but she doesn't really enjoy beer so sometimes the breweries are not the best option for us. This place was fantastic for both of us. She was able to enjoy many of the seltzers, and I enjoyed several of the siders. The vibe is great, The atmosphere is very welcoming and the food truck they had on hand was fantastic! read more

APRÈS - Interior area - Breweries Near Me - Portland, Maine

I stopped by on a warm Saturday afternoon in October. The place was hopping! Nice wood fire burning outside as well as patio heaters. I had the guest cider. A nice rose. Crisp and dry. The stemless glassware was very sophisticated. While I imbibed outside, the sofas on the right looked very comfy and welcoming. The place was full, but the lines went quickly. the staff was knowledgeable and friendly. I am going back this Thursday for happy hour with my meetup group and I will try their hard seltzer. Side note: my friends were saying that they have the best bathrooms! read more

This cider bar has great vibes! My friends and I liked the Elias the best! They also serve non alcoholic drinks as well. Outside there are 2... or 3 fire pits that kept us toast. They sell merch like canned ciders, sweaters, and hats. The bathrooms also had starburst which was cute! The staff were really friendly, and took the time to go through the menu with us. Would come back! read more

Came here on a Saturday to grab some ciders and eat at the taco food truck. The cider was pretty good! Didn't try the seltzers but they have a ton of them. Super busy so recommend coming early or be prepared to stand. They have a cot hole board out front too! read more

*only commenting on accessibility not drink/service* Apres has a flat entrance mostly low top seating and a pretty wide space inside and outside the bar. My qualm is solely with the bathroom, they are less than ideal. Painted black, black door fixed with a black sliding lock and dim lights. To the point where it is so hard to see in there to see we've even turned up the light dimmer. If you have any sort of visual need the bathroom can be quite challenging to navigate. read more

WOW! We saw this place walking by one morning and peeked in the windows. We came back later and it was probably one of our top 3 stops in Portland. We got there early enough to grab a cozy booth. The seltzers were awesome with funky flavors to try. My husband is not much of a seltzer guy but they did have a couple beer options too. We had the cheese board to snack on, which didn't disappoint. They also had a pop-up pizza shop there, but we didn't try any as we planned on eating elsewhere. Would definitely add this to your list of must visit places in Portland, if for no other reason that the ambience and decor. read more

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We finally stopped by Apres 2-3 weeks ago and this place totally threw me off. It was early afternoon on a Saturday and the vibe was Friday night at a club. And in the middle of Bayside. It was pretty busy and the house/techno was blasting. Maybe that's needed to pump it out to the patio, but we were yelling to each other just standing in line, lol. Definitely not the kind of place you'd come to sip a drink and read a book! It's probably fun at night and honestly maybe better than most of Portland's actual clubs, but with the only seating available being inside of the discotheque, we took off and went to other nearby spots instead. The seltzers I've had by Apres at other places around town are great though. There's so many brands popping up that are just a new label and marketing campaign on the same, tired old seltzers. Here they really push some of the flavors. Raspberry and rhubarb was one that I tried, I think?? read more

Although at the time of writing they did not have any ciders, only hard and soft seltzers, the vibe, decor, and even the quality of the seltzers make this place extremely unique. The crowd is young and hip, with very reasonable prices and lots of drinks to choose from. We tried three different hard seltzers, including one with strawberry and basil, another with green tea and peach, and the last one with cantaloupe and cucumber. Super refreshing, despite the presence of alcohol, these are perfect for a warm summer day. Board Games and other table top diversions are laid out around the room, as well as the ability to purchase a few choice snacks and bites from other local purveyors. Overall, this is a somewhat hidden gem in East Bayside, and hopefully can become a regular place for young locals and tourists alike. read more