First visit upon recommendation from Luke's Lobster server for W buck a shuck happy hour. Already packed when we arrived at 4:30ish, but back " speakeasy" room opened up, and we met local friends who didn't even know about the place! Attentive staff who kept our beers filled and dozens of Arcadia (or Acadia?) oysters coming. Pretzel bites were great as well. read more

Another awesome Wednesday $1.00 oyster night at Blyth & Burrows. This time Emmaline & Olivia joined us. 48 oysters, 12 shrimp, 2 lobster rolls 2 jonah crab a mocktail, 2 wine & a regular cocktail. This time we had a table for 4 with cushions. I also brought in a cushion so my ass didn't get sore like it did last time sitting on a hard wooden stool. Our waitress today was not as engaging as our last waitperson from a few weeks ago. The hostess is awesome just as she was last time. The only thing that wasn't great were the Jonah crab; extremely small & not the best tasting. I have had great Jonah crabs in the past while living in Florida. See you next go around read more

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Did a New England trip from NYC and had this on our list as a primary spot to go because of Yelp. The original draw was their Wednesday Social where things like crab claws are on special, oysters are a buck a shuck and things like a punch cocktail are included too. We sat at the upper bar and our bartender was Taylor. You can tell she takes a lot of pride in every cocktail she makes. It seemed that she was working the service bar so making cocktails for the entire restaurant.. she took her time with those while also balancing making sure that the few people at the upstairs bar were all taken care of which is very hard to balance as a bartender myself, so well done! We ordered sooo many cocktails and so many apps. My FAVORITE was the Tom Yum cocktail, which was without a doubt the best cocktail I've had in my entire life.... and I don't give out that compliment easily. The Jonah crab clause were very tasty and fresh, oysters were super crisp and cold, but my favorite thing we ordered were the twin lobster rolls, which was an excellent price when this place isn't super cheap overall. The lobster roll was zippy, buttery, a perfectly toasted bun with the most light and refreshing lobster meat ever. The pretzel appetizer is actually huge. They came out super hot with a mustard dip and beer cheese sauce, which was lovely. The only thing that I would skip next time is the shrimp cocktail. I didn't really enjoy it because it seemed to be seasoned maybe with Cajun and placed on a grill quickly? I was just looking for more of a traditional shrimp cocktail that night but that's ok because they were still super fresh and high-quality. Ambiance couldn't have been more cute inside. Downstairs by the bathroom is another large room with lights and there's also a hidden speakeasy of their upstairs that we will pop into next time. Please go! read more

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My first stop for my long weekend in Portland a quick 2 minute walk from my hotel! Service was wow! From the hostess to my kind kind waitress Jess so kind! She was so helpful with picking out drinks and was truly just so personable! I sat at the window this rainy afternoon with my book, gorgeous drinks and an amazing playlist and had the best Thursday evening ever ! I got the SBNTS drink and the five second frenchie, both I was told are bottled in house and I truly loved them! So refreshing and the little bottles were fun! Great bar! read more

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This place is great. We had appetizers and drinks. Loved the atmosphere and. They were able to accommodate a party of seven in a great cozy booth. Would recommend. Definitely a drinks and appetizer place. We moved on for a larger meal. read more

Super fun spot to grab a cocktail. We sat in the speakeasy bar which is hidden behind a bookcase. Great vibes and terrific staff who are attentive and friendly. Ordered a Manhattan and a Belgium White. Both tasty and well crafted. Belgium White had great flavor. Didn't get food. Just came for drinks and to checkout the speakeasy. Worth a stop! read more

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Came here for a drink with my brothers the other night. We came out on a Thursday. The rest of the street was DEAD but this place was PACKED. The vibes were great, good music and our server was very attentive, despite how many people were in the bar. We got a couple drinks - Big in Japan, S.B.N.T.S., and a mango mocktail. The Big in Japan was nice but I'm not a huge fan of coconut water so I ended up letting my brother finish it. I really enjoyed the S.B.N.T.S. though and thought it was really cool that they served their own bottled cocktail. I would definitely recommend this place if you're in town and looking for a fun spot to grab a drink! read more

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Blyth & Burrows is a perfect little cocktail bar in the middle of one of the best shopping streets in Old Town. We were lucky to walk in for some pre-dinner cocktails on a Saturday night and snag two seats at the top level bar. There's also outdoor seating on the street and even a little speakeasy hidden in the back, but with how popular this place is, I got the vibe it's always packed. Speaking of vibes: the atmosphere here is top notch. It's dark, cozy, romantic, and really well curated. Sitting at the bar turned out to be a great move so we could take advantage of all the great recommendations from the bartenders. We started out with some oysters (all perfect) and a round of cocktails. There's all kinds of flavor profiles to choose from, but we wanted to branch out a bit at a place like this so I went with the Ranch Marauder -- which is their take on a Ranch Water, but in a very literal and very refreshing way. It was all about the fresh herbal flavors, they even call it a "Voyage to Hidden Valley". My husband went with their Tom Yum Punch (yep, you read that right) which is a milk clarified gin cocktail that literally tastes like a bowl of Tom Yum soup in the best way possible. It paired perfectly with the oysters, but it's pretty impossible to describe. You just have to visit and try for yourself. If I was a Portland local, I'd be a regular for sure. Highly recommend! read more

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If there's one thing and one place you need to go for cocktails in Maine it is here for their tom yum cocktail. I'm still thinking about that cocktail weeks later. It tastes so clean, so perfectly balanced. I never knew tom yum could be a cocktail but it is perfection. The vibe is amazing as well. Must visit! read more

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This place was packed on Friday evening but we managed to get a seat outside at one of the bourbon barrels. I ordered the SBNTS (a carbonated tequila drink) and my partner ordered the Ship Captain Crew (a dandelion bourbon and rhum drink). Both drinks had fantastic flavors and lovely presentations. We heard a waitress mention the speakeasy located in the back. Look for the red light, open the door and there's another bar! It was pretty neat. read more

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What a cute bar this is. The atmosphere/ambiance is dimly lit and cozy/romantic type. There is outdoor seating as well. We were outdoors then it started to rain so we were able to get a table in the back of the bar. There was a small bar in the back and a bar in front. Cool place to come for drinks with friends. I had a gin and tonic and they sadly were out of my favorite type of gin but they had my second favorite. I would come back here and hopefully the service is not as slow as it was when we were outside. read more

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Still my favorite place for unique drinks in old port We sat outside as it was nice out (and busy inside) Great service, drinks were all hits. read more

I wish we weren't visiting because this would be my regular spot! It's small inside but the place is beautiful. Our waitress was helpful in helping us decide on what drinks to get. And we got the clam dip which was really good, flavorful! A must if you're visiting Portland! read more

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Such a cozy place. It smelled of smoked pecan wood and in the drizzly cold outside, it was so inviting My martini was perfect-sharp, ice cold with briny olives that had a spice to them. Everyone was so nice-from the hostess to the server, a sweet young woman with a long dark braid. I'm describing her because I didn't get her name but wanted to give her a shout-out for giving us such good service. The charred oysters were ridiculous, smokey sweet and spicy. We had warm cookies with some type of milk jam that I can only say made it the best dessert I've had in a long time. Highly recommend. read more

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Great atmosphere for an evening beverage. Excellent selection of whiskey, scotch, bourbon and more. Both US and international choices. Jack was working the upper bar, very knowledgeable and talented mixologist. You'll be pleasantly surprised by the unique & classic nautical bar. I had the pretzel bites along with an old fashioned. Would have stayed longer but it was getting late for me on a work night. Stop in and you will enjoy this local establishment. read more

Blyth & Burrows - Pretzel bites with dips and a great mixed drink. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

love blyth & burrows! great appetizers and always a rotating drink menu which i appreciate! sometimes easy, sometimes difficult to get in here. finding the speakeasy is always fun! read more

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The best happy hour for oysters on Wednesdays in the entire state of Maine! Fresh and continual... also crab claws and shrimp... and a specialty punch that makes every down go down tasty! They're friendly... like the oysters!... late spring through early autumn get there when they open (4pm)... or you may not get a seat!! read more

This stop is unreal. Drinks are legendary, service is so chill and fun, vibes are so on point. Obsessed! Try the Ship Captain and Crew cocktail! read more

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If I could have a perfect pre-dinner drink spot, this would be a top contender. The vibe is casual but dimly lit in the flirty way you want it to be. The drinks are a little out of my depth but in a way that makes me respect them even more. Every flavor balances each other out perfectly. I ordered an espresso martini and it had a hint of nuttiness to it. The pretzel bites and their complimentary sauces were amazing as well. Normally I'm always a beer cheese over mustard sauce girl, but this maple mustard gave the beer cheese a run for its money. I could go on forever but its a great spot, the staff were kind, and I'd go back. read more

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Great little speak easy vibes! Sat at the bar at the perfectly timing because it got very busy around lunch time. Food was great and drinks were also so yummy! The bartender was personable and able to give good recommendations for Portland spots read more

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Such a nice interior with creative drinks! Got the basil and japan drinks and they were SO unique and SO good?? Don't even know how they made them clarified but sure- ill take it. Food looked good too but we didn't get any since we were stuffed. Like this place a lot. Pricey? Yes. But i would say worth it if you value a unique bev read more

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We had cocktails here before dinner. Getting seated was a bit confusing and the hostess wasn't very inviting. We sat in front of a wall as you walk in to the right - not the best, but it was a seat. The waitress was very nice. Our drinks came out quick. The presentation was very cool and taste was delicious. We had a little bit of a challenge getting our waitresses attention for the bill so a very nice place if you want to have a drink and just be left alone. 3.5/5 read more

Blyth & Burrows - Ship Captain Crew - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Portland, Maine

I had read up about Blyth & Burrows while making plans for my most recent trip to Portland - I'm a fan of cocktail bars and it looked like a cool spot. Our hotel was just down the block from here, and since we had some time before our dinner reservation we decided to stop in and check it out. Located in the thick of Old Port on Exchange Street, B&B serves up craft cocktails and food in an almost nautical-themed setting. The interior isn't large - the bar is front and center with additional seating in the back and COVID-style outdoor seating; we were given our choice of where to sit and decided on the bar. The nautical theme was apparent in the decor, but it wasn't too in-your-face which I appreciated. While cocktails are the star, they do have wine, beer, spirits, and a decent selection of food. We decided to start with a round and also order the onion dip to snack on. The cocktails are categorized by type/how they're prepared (clarified, carbonated, stirred, etc.). I got the Shore Leave which had citrus and coconut notes - it was really refreshing and not overly sweet. We got another round and I went with the Ship Captain Crew - this was really good too - refreshing and smooth. The onion dip was good, it tasted homemade and came with a good amount of chips. Service was great - we were taken care of by the bartender who consistently made sure we were taken care of. Overall, Blyth & Burrows is a total yes - great cocktails, the vibes were on, and it was the perfect reprieve after a long day. I would definitely return the next time I'm in Portland. read more

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Atmosphere is fantastic. Beautiful bar area and decor. No reservations- but arriving right at opening 4pm worked well. The cocktails were amazing. Tried some light bites- also good but somewhat overpriced in my opinion (crab legs ok, but nothing exceptional). Very nice service. read more

Had a good experience here and ordered a couple of cocktails. Hubby ordered the ship captain crew, which is basically a smoked old fashioned but it was too smoky for his liking. He said it overpowered the drink and masked the other flavors. His second drink was the mutiny on the bounty and we both liked it a lot better. It was well balanced but boozy. I ordered the big in Japan and it was a vodka based drink that was cucumber forward. Cute place to grab a drink. Come check them out! read more

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Gorgeous bar and gorgeous cocktails! It is maritime themed and was very busy on a Saturday evening. We were in Portland for vacation and stopped by in the downtown area given all of the bustle. It had clean bathrooms and a very nice woodsy dark ambience. The drinks were very creative and beautifully presented. The service was also very friendly and quick. This is a cool spot if you're visiting the area and worth a stopover. read more

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Great food and a wonderful atmosphere. Two tiered layout for this cozy place. I sat at the bar and got exceptionally good service. Having never been there before, I asked the bartender for some suggestions, and he did not disappoint.. It's a descriptive menu, so you can read and then follow your gut and I bet you won't be disappointed. The prices are fair. I think it's a wonderful place to take a date or four people. To me, it seems a little tight to have a large group of people. When you're walking up, you need to pay attention because you can miss it. read more

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Came here over Xmas vacation in 2024 and the "hidden bar" was so cool! Food and drinks were all excellent and so was the vibe. We went to stop in last Wednesday and while FOH was open, sadly the hidden bar was closed. Can't wait to go back and hopefully it's open the next time we stop! read more

We came here for some cocktails and the cocktails were great. They had a limited cocktail menu but plenty of spirits on hand if you wanted to deviate from their menu. Service was fast and friendly. I recommend for a round of cocktails if you're in the area. They have indoor and outdoor seating as well as food. read more

Enjoying a few top-notch cocktails at Blythe & Burrow was the perfect way to end an evening out on the town. Every single one I tried or witnessed was both complex and delightful. Each brought something unique in flavor and presentation. read more

So we visited Portland Friday night we hit Blythe & Burrows...Taylor our server/bartender was AMAZING!! We had deviled eggs, oysters and puthipier! We started with Sloops (AWESOME)...we loved it so much we made our way back Saturday night..hostess screwed us over twice.. finally we set at the downstairs bar Chad was great, but we left feeling like ehhhh because the entrance was so yukkkk..but overall I'd still tell a friend to give it a try!! Enter Sunday night..sat outside on their "patio" our server was less than interested in helping us! We got one drink and asked for our check she was busy with one single guy on their patio so overall I rated a 3...went from a 5 to a 3 to a 1...averaged it!! read more

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Be ready to get cozy here. Close quarters between the bar seats and the people sitting in the window but it was fine by me because Portland had some of the coolest nicest people I have ever met. I came in here on a Friday night, solo, and took a seat in the corner of the bar. I loved the music, the moody lighting, everything about this place was just very cool. I ordered shrimp cocktail and it was delish. I was sent here by a bartender at another restaurant who told me they had great mocktails but I didn't see a list when I sat down. The bartender asked what I wanted to drink so instead of being boring and asking for a water I asked if he would make me something without alcohol. He asked if I had any allergies, which I appreciated. Out came this fancy, beautiful, unbelievably delicious mocktail, I was so pumped. This bartender was so nice, sometimes it can be annoying having someone sit and not drink but he didn't make me feel that way at all. I was in and out of this joint in 40 minutes or so, highly recommend. read more

This review is for the oyster shots! While visiting we were super intrigued by the idea of an oyster shot. Stopped in to try and they were so good! Tried the gin based one and it was super unique and fun read more

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Wednesday dollar oyster specials is a hit!!! Unfortunately no reservations, but we didn't wait long as a party of 5 at all. The oysters were so fresh and sweet. We also enjoyed our drinks and snacks. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Eager to come back and visit the speakeasy experience on the weekends read more

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Stopped by at 10PM on a Friday and the place had a solid amount of people in it, but luckily me and my boyfriend were able to sit at the bar. It's a bit too loud for me, but that's my personal preference. Long Boat Key: really solid drink. Tropical, but a bit too sweet for my taste. I like to taste the liquor in my drinks so if you lean towards preferring not to taste the alcohol at all, then this drink is for you. Tom Yum Punch: I love Tom yum punch, but could not ever imagine it being incorporated into a drink. I really wasn't expecting to like this drink, but this ended up being my favorite drink of the night. A little tart, but it works. 5 Second Frenchie: I was recommended this drink when asking the bartender between Big in Japan or Seabeast takes a Lover. I went with the recommendation, and immediately regretted it. I honestly think that drink was recommended because the bartender didn't feel like making a drink, and this was a pre-bottled drink. Kinda soured the whole experience for me since this was my last drink of the night and I wasn't a fan. Overall, really nice place if you're looking for fun cocktails, but definitely recommend anyone going here to note that the drinks are on the sweeter side. read more

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Not for gin drinkers (imo). My husband loved this place as a bourbon drinker. I tried 2 gin based drinks and 1 vodka based drink and did not enjoy any of them. All of the flavor profiles were very savory, even spicy, and the descriptions were deceiving. I much prefer citrus and herbal forward drinks that complement the flavor of gin. The majority of the cocktails are clarified so there are no substitutions. While the cocktails are very inventive, not super approachable (imo) if you do not have a more savory palate for cocktails. This place also gets super busy, both the front and the speak easy in the back so it can feel a bit overcrowded and loud. read more

hollllly shit. super happy to walk by on a wednesday for the wonderful specials !! the shrimp were so fresh! huge. delicious. amazing ! i had never had the type of crab claw before - i was a bit weirded out by the texture then i got in there and it was great ! the sauces were all fantastic. great service. beautiful space ! the basement is my dream living room. read more

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We were looking for a nice little place to have a libation and we were glad we passed up a couple places. This place hit the mark! Cheerful, unpretentious, beautiful aesthetic, great drinks and great service. What more would you want?! If we lived here we'd be regulars. read more

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Some friends of ours brought us to Blyth & Burrows years ago, so we returned on our own this past weekend. It really is a wonderful place - With secret little nooks, thoughtful details, kind & knowledgeable (albeit young) staff, & of course, complex cocktails that border on absurdity (my favorite!) Actually, I think they've firmly crossed the line into total absurdity, but that's what makes it so fun. We tried: - Tom Yum Punch (Gin, lime, tom yup soup, clarified with milk) - Big in Japan (vodka, shochu, cucumber, umbeboshi, fino, lemon, clarified with coconut) - Seabeast Takes a Lover (Jamaican rum, curacao, orgeat, angostura, lime, clarified with milk) - Spinacher (Gin, spinach, salers, ginger, fenugreek, cashew, & lemon) No notes on the cocktails. The blend of flavors & the presentation (choice of glassware, types of cubes/ice, garnishes) were astoundingly good. I was particularly blown away by the tom yum soup in the punch & the cashew in the Spinacher. Although these were unique flavors for a cocktail & definitely recognizable, they didn't overtake their respective drinks. Just a funky flare/highlight. My one note for the Blyth & Burrows team - The music isn't quite right. I struggled to hear my partner over the level of sound. Also, the choice of genre, in my humble opinion, doesn't quite fit the speakeasy theme. With love, maybe take it down a notch. Both in dB & in vibes. read more

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I tried to get into the main bar and it was full but instead was redirected to their speakeasy which was down a graffiti alley and in a back alley doorway lit by a red light- so fun! It was quite small but delivered delicious drinks! Service was impeccable! read more

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