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    Gritty McDuff's Brew Pub

    3.5 (503 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Pubs, Breweries
    Closed 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated a few days ago

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    GRITTY MCDUFF'S BREW PUB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Live music

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    Buffalo chicken warp
    Yawei B.

    We've been to Gritty's for drinks and enjoyed the atmosphere--it's a great spot to hang out and grab a beer. Tonight was our first time trying dinner here, and unfortunately, it didn't hit the mark. I ordered the buffalo chicken wrap, but the chicken was pre-grilled, cut into small cubes, and there was barely any of it. The chicken was tough and pretty disappointing. I also swapped out the side for the vegetable of the day--the waitress said it would be squash and mixed veggies, but what I got was just corn and peas, no squash in sight. Definitely still a good spot for drinks, but I wouldn't come back for dinner based on this experience.

    The bar
    Jeffrey M.

    Another price to quality of food review I got the Fish and Chips. It had one piece of fish and soggy-ish fries coleslaw was good the fish was really good not very generous with 25 dollar dish. I would let give it four stars because the 25 plus price tag it should be really good for lunch the ambiance was nice and Dad got the Reuben said it was good.

    Draft Beer daily list.

    Pub atmosphere with friendly staff, TV for watching games. Large menu for this type place. Chicken Chowder was flavorful and hot, as it should be. Caesar Salad was fresh but ordinary. Clam Chowder very good. Homemade Chips not greasy. At weekday lunch easy to get table; not noisy. Likely a stronger level during evening or game time.

    My daughter's mug #105
    Laurie H.

    We did not eat at Gritty's in Portland this trip, but we certainly raised a few mugs of their ale. Our server, Emma, was very attentive and we had absolutely nothing to complain about. As always, we had a great time reminiscing and sharing family stories. We sat at our favorite table for 3 hours and had such a wonderful time. There was a small Sunday crowd, and the pub was open and airy. Megan (our bartender) and Manager Troy made sure all was well at the table and I really look forward to my next visit to Maine! Safe Travels

    Pretzel
    Lindsey W.

    Great service! The twinkle lights were a nice touch too! Only place I have been so far with prosecco on tap- 10/10 recommend

    Inside. Bar with a bunch of beer mugs on the upper wall and ceiling.
    Daniel B.

    We had a good time at Gritty McDuff's Brew Pub in Portland, Maine. This was one of several restaurants and bars we visited while bar-hopping in downtown Portland. Gritty's has three locations in Maine: this one in Portland (the original that opened in 1988), Freeport, and Auburn. According to a sign inside, this is Portland's original brew pub. A unique feature of Gritty's is the beer steins that decorate the wall and ceiling of the bar. The steins belong to members of Gritty's mug club. Something else that is unique about Gritty's is you can buy beers in advance for others. That's what one of my buddies did during our visit here. These advance purchases are written on a public whiteboard at the bar with the claimant's name and a claim by date. Kind of fun. Our group of eight visited on a Saturday around 4:15pm. Expectedly, Gritty's wasn't too busy yet. We had drinks at/by the bar. We later took over the long table by the bar after a bachelorette party left. We didn't get any food, but the menu looked good with dishes like lobster poutine, clam chowder, fish and chips (haddock), and fried shrimp. Service was good. All of the staff we interacted with were nice. Coincidentally, all of the bartenders and servers were female, at the time of our visit. Gritty's was one of the bigger bar-restaurants we visited during our Portland pub crawl (we went to about 10 places). I liked the extra space, TVs to watch sports, and the general vibe. There were elevated views of the waterfront out the back windows too. Check out Gritty McDuff's on social media for specials, events, holiday hours, and more. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittymcduffs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grittymcduffs

    Fried pickles-you NEED this
    Joujou N.

    5 stars for ambiance, service, food, cleanliness Just walk in and grab a seat either indoors or outdoors. The servers are absolutely wonderful and attentive. Sit back and brace yourself because you are about to experience an explosion of wonderful lobster filled flavors. The star of the show for us was the Lobster poutine-oh my-I still dream of that dish. There is great variety of dishes to choose from-all of which are delicious. This place should be on your list when visiting Portland, ME.

    Rachel with Tots
    Jeremy J.

    Stopped for lunch before a long drive home. The place was bustling for a Sunday. Even so, We found a table quickly. Definitely has a pub vibe. Food and service were very good. Gotta love when places have tots(and a good portion of them)!

    Christmas ale
    Sarah C.

    We stopped by Gritty's waiting for a show in town and decided to check them out for a drink and some bites. I'm not a regular beer drinker but I've found that I really do prefer stouts over other beers. Their Christmas Ale really did hit the spot -- it was warm and spicy and came with a cute ass bar for the tap. The interior is old pub style and they have a wrap around bar with larger tables along the edges. It was pretty packed when we arrived but we were well attended to. Not being particularly hungry, the SO ordered a lamb burger and I had the fries. I think it's probably the state of things and old port prices, but the lamb burger was almost $20 for a cafeteria style burger -- a shadow of the burger you'd find a other places like this awesome place on Commercial [...] I was pretty disappointed in the food and hesitated to judge based on one item, but they decided it was good enough to put on their menu ‍

    Baked seafood

    Had a fantastic meal here last weekend- Josiah was our waiter and he was so funny and attentive to filling our super hungry stomachs! Veggie Pizza, McDuff's Salad and Baked seafood with scrumptious broccoli and mashed potatoes. Will definitely return when we are in the area.

    Bar area
    Danielle V.

    A local brew pub that still brews their beer right at this location. Great atmosphere with a large bar and big tables for a large group of people. They have live music many nights, and it's always a fun vibe. The food is upscale pub food and most is really great but a little over priced. Great drinking spot, with other drinks besides their own beers. Pro tip: check out the downstairs, it's quieter and you can typically get a bar seat even on slower nights. They also have outdoor seating as well!

    Food and service were fabulous and drinks were nice and strong! Clam chowder was truly amazing!

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    Was greeted with rudeness the moment we got here. Waited over an hour for our food that was mediocre at best. Will not come again.

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    Parking garage across the street. Watch your step exiting on foot.

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