Honestly, the Portland Club is a special spot. Filled with history, great times, and the best…read morepeople who care immensely. I always leave with a smile on my face:) I highly recommend anyone who's looking for a fun time and great company to check it out.

We were very excited for a New years Eve Celebration at The Portland Club. It was advertised as a…read more"Studio 54" Disco themed party, with prizes and giveaways. It said to dress to impress for a disco, when we arrived we were greeted by a host that was there to check you off the list and make sure you paid your $120. Which covered some cocktails, cookies, fruit and finger sandwiches. The hosts stayed by the door and didn't really check to see how the party was going. There were a few streamers and balloons. No party favors or noise makers for midnight. A very small disco ball over the empty dance floor. (We thought we were early) The lights were never dimmed throughout the night so you couldn't see the disco lights. The DJ refused to play any music the guest requested for the Disco effect and got upset when asked. People complained and left by 10:30pm. The DJ was terrible and kept his head down and continued playing through the stroke of midnight with the few remaining guest counting down on their own, when he finally realized it he played some lame new year's celebration music too late. It definitely was not what they advertised at all. Sorry to say someone dropped the ball that night and it wasn't the new years ball. Maybe miscommunication or lack of planning? Hopefully next year will be better for those who do go back. Happy New Year .

Overall this is a very good dance venue. The big drawback is there's no alcohol served. Since most…read morepartner dancers don't drink enough to warrent being asked into bars, we manage. There's a big stage for bands, decent bathrooms, tons of parking, and it's quite large. I do recommend this place for any dance and I suspect it would be great for any big party.

I was lucky enough to attend a party here tonight and had a wonderful experience. This is a members…read moreclub that costs $150 a year to join. Each member gets their own key and 24 hour access. They host dinners every Friday night. You can rent the place for only $60 for the whole day as a member. There is a billiard room upstairs with 6 pool tables and all the equipment to play. There is a card room to play bridge, poker or cribbage. The basement has a 5 lane candle pin bowling alley. No bowling shoes required and you can reset your own lane as you desire. The upstairs is an open room that we enjoyed wonderful music that was provided by our hosts. There was a huge space for all the dancing. The front entrance was setup like a lounge with comfy couches and deep soft leather chairs. Our hosts held a BBQ and they provided a the delicious food. They even brought in a bartender who provided soda beer and a variety of mixed drinks. This was a great place to mingle and relax. What an awesome club!!

Third event I've come to this building in Thompson points community. A large event space used for a…read morevariety of venues. I've come for the Lost and Found Market and this trip brings me to the Weird Oddities Expo. No line, no waiting we breezed right in with tickets in hand then stamped for admission. An array of oddities indeed and some interesting art/artists. Many items in formaldehyde jars, bones and furs used in creative and Macabre. Bar inside the venue has alcohol and coffee offering. Coffee for me. After going through the whole venue we went to check out the food area also available to us but not needed. Never knew they had this cafeteria. Nice place for all types of venues whether work or personal event, check them out.

I have been here many times for different events. They have many bars and a large space that you…read morecan turn into pretty much anything you want it to be. I have also been to some indoor makers here which is fun. Overall a great space to hold an event. The only thing that is not great is you have to pay for parking.

This is a small welcoming seaport that makes a tourist from a larger cruise ship feel appreciated!…read more We had a few minutes before our tour and it was nice to walk around and meet some of the local vendors! It is very well organized as it can take a couple of thousand passengers off a ship and load them up on busses in minutes! Plenty of things to see and do in the town as well that are a quick walk from the docked ship! A serious thank you to the town for developing the area around the dock and may it generate income to many for decades!

Linda the goofy ahh employee decided to not let men in the men's bathroom and let women in the…read moremen's bathroom and my dad had to hold me up to the tall urinal since there were women in all the stalls and now me, my dad, and the people near us are all soaked in my pee Linda needs to be fired

Went here for brunch the other day and was impressed. The service was super friendly and they even…read moregave us a couple free mocktails. So refreshing and needed. They have a wide open space with lots of tables, and a big bar. It would be a great space for a big party as they have lots of room and a lot of the Old Port spots don't have much seating. We got brunch food and it was great as well. The waitress, kitchen staff and service were amazing! I will be back.

Picked up takeout from Tiqa a few nights ago and unfortunately it was just okay…read more Portions are tiny for the prices and the food itself was basically thrown into containers with no forethought. Maybe food is better if you eat in the restaurant...but I definitely don't recommend take out.

We had a great tour from a member. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about…read morethe history and had entertaining stories.

Simply a GEM hidden on Congress St. In Portland, ME! This event venue is so beautiful, unique, and…read moreaffordable. I wish I had my wedding here! This place would be great for: Weddings Business Events Holiday Parties Trade Shows Large socials. Ect... I encourage anyone to check it out if you're looking for a in town party that will impress but won't break the budget

Great place to be for the art lovers as well as art novices like me. Good collection of paintings,…read moresculptures and photos which makes it really diverse and makes you travel across so many different eras. The descriptions to the items are well written and well conveys the story and the message behind the display. It spans four floors (it has elevator) but the third and fourth ones won't take that much time. There is a nice cafe underground which has snacks as well. Note that you aren't allowed to take food/beverages upstairs. There were a few displays around the cafe too. Staff was nice and friendly. Definitely recommended.

Impressive hidden gem of Portland, some classic artists, wonderful pieces. Interesting history of…read morethe building as well and lay out. We had a great time on a hot day.

I met some friends here for a surprise birthday party and had a blast…read more The upstairs game's were a bit disappointing, but downstairs changed everything. We played nba jam, 4 guys for a 7 game series and loved it. I had two tributaries and I think that they were 12.50 a piece. The staff was friendly.

We stopped in here to have a drink while waiting on a table for supper at nearby Empire. At the…read moredoor, we were carded and showed our bags. We ordered our cocktails at the bar then chose a booth. The drink prices were reasonable ($12 gin and tonic, $2.78 coke, $14 espresso martini). There is a self serve water station with paper cups. There are so many pinball machines and other fun games. We didn't play any but I think they operate on quarters. There is a downstairs with other carnival type games. They offer a pizza/snack menu. There is a private area that can be rented for special events. It is a fun option, a bit different than movies, bowling or a board game spot. This is a 21+ venue - an adult Chuckie Cheese!

Wonderful! We celebrated a shared birthday at Wanderwood. It was glorious, beautiful, and a…read morepleasure. The location is an atmospheric renovated barn, situated above an open field and trees, with winding trails down to a lake. It's full of character - a storied place for sure. We had music and food to share with our guests. The day is likely to live long in our memories, and we could not be more grateful. Thank you!

From the owner: Wanderwood is a sustainable lodging and events business built around a working farm…read more We connect guests and our community to the vitally important forests, fields, lakes, streams and agricultural lands surrounding us.

A friend once asked if I ever stopped into Think Tank during my First Friday Art Walk travels about…read moretown. I never had, because I guess I never realized that Maine's largest co-working space was open to the public... an hour later, I found myself enjoying complimentary red wine, PBR, Trader José, and hummus with crostini while enjoying not only the extremely interesting and unique art in a relaxed non-pretentious, non-judgmental, non-over-eager-to-please settings, but great conversation with others there - including the visionary behind Think Tank, Patrick Roche. Many moons later I had the chance to take a tour of Think Tank and fell in love with the entire concept. As a person who works from home I'd say the number one thing I'm missing from my day to day life is social interaction, specifically the hard-to-define energy that fosters, nurtures, and compels the individual and collective creative process when imaginative, forward-thinking, open-minded, thought-leading people are in the same room. That's one of things I instantly appreciated about Think Tank - it's dozens upon dozens of people working on their own projects in their own nook of the building... yet there's a buzz in the air that makes you feel like you belong - or want to belong - and could at any given moment ask someone for advice or their thoughts on something... and get an amazing response you never would have thought of back. The space itself is gorgeous: warm, comfortable, inviting. From the front, open area with the couches and tall windows (great for sun puddles and people watching), to the quieter more intimate spaces/rooms/telephone booths in back, and the desks that overlook the entire lay-out of the room on the second floor... I don't think there's a single bad seat int he house! Think Tank has super reasonable prices if you're looking for a locale to work outside of a coffee shop or in your PJ's from bed. And, they do have LOADS of opportunity to visit them for non-work reasons: from First Friday Art Walk exhibits to, as their website states, book launches, campaign fundraisers, film festival screenings, match-making events, business pitch events, etc. Want to see Portland in an entirely new light? Do yourself a favor and find a reason to explore this incredible spot in town.

No-fuss local coworking spot right downtown. Great atmosphere and many different types of…read moreworkspaces. Was traveling for work and this was exactly what I was looking for.