Great local dive bar. They have a food truck with some sandwiches. We didn't get any food but…read moreeveryone was raving about it. This is a local spot for sure but everyone was friendly and service was nice. Beer is cold and cheap!

The location is awful, but the hoagies are FANTASTIC. Great bread, great product. Probably the very…read morebest in Maine. And yes it's worth finding, the food is that good.

Went in on a Monday it was nice it was open so many places are closed . They have a happy hour…read morespecial 2 beers and nachos $10.00. Was vey quiet while we were there . The waitstaff was good. The food ok . We ordered the potato cakes with pastrami, cheese and onions was disappointing to find that hey we're just hash brown patties with toppings . It tasted fine but not what we would call a potato cake not homemade like we thought. Got the chicken wings which was a good serving and they were very good . Small note the celery looked like it still had some dirt on it . Could have just been scraped before serving. All in all it was fine for what it is. Seems to have a great Trivia following.

Absolutely nothing wrong with this spot- it's just not very interesting after 3 tries. Friendly…read morebartenders and servers,local crowd, occasional live music. But the beer selection is more American than Irish, missed drinks average, and the food is , well, subpar. I had a decent pastrami sandwich special, but failed to realize that not a single vegetable will appear without asking:-). Pickle was good! The Shepherds Pie lacked flavor with tough ground beef, and could have used the oven over the microwave. I was really hoping to like this spot, but...try the place nextdoor instead, unless you come for the band.

Update: Returned last weekend (7/12/2025) and was not disappointed. All the usual favorites, and…read moretried a few new items: The Shepherds Pie, and the Bailey's Cheesecake. The Shepherds Pie was great- a nice portion, perfectly seasoned, not too salty. Surprised by the peas and carrots in there with the corn, but it was delicious. The cheesecake nearly brought a tear to my eye, as it reminded me of my Babci's old fashioned cheesecake- made with farmers cheese and baked a golden brown- not the typical jello mix and cream cheese abomination... Still my favorite Irish Pub in the world!

This is a fine place to visit as a tourist. They have a great selection of craft beers on tap, and…read morethen extensive selection of IPAs. We sat by the windows, so it was very good for people watching. A lot of locals attended this pub, making chance acquaintances and conversations quite easy.

Took my mom out for her doctor appointments and then her birthday lunch. She suggested O'Reilly's…read moreand it was a great choice. Plenty of seating, inside and outside. It was raining so we were inside. Great for small parties and larger groups. Full bar options and local brews. The menu had plenty options and the food was great. Loved the BBQ chicken slider and mom went all out with shrimp on her salad. Mom also had crème brûlée there before and it was available and the perfect birthday dessert. Easy to get to off Route 1 and with a light you can make a left or right when you leave. That is key for Route 1. IYKYK.

Super cool easy going bar/restaurant. Bartender was very friendly and sweet. We got pork dumplings,…read moreBrussel sprouts and tater kegs. All of it was outstanding. Flavorful, crispy and just plain delicious!

We come to Rí Rá's a lot, but more so now that they have dedicated GF options for my wife…read more Had the fish and chips! Not disappointed. More reasons to come back!! Live music and fast service.

Just what you'd expect from an Irish pub - friendly staff, hearty food, and live music, sports, or…read morefriendly chit chat with other patrons. They have an extensive beer and cider selection and a nice range of pub fare. On a recent visit had the poutine with a Guinness flavored gravy. It's an appetizer, but my friend and I split it for dinner and both left quite full! This is a solid choice in the Old Port if you're looking to belly up to the bar, make new friends, or leave stuffed from hearty fare.

Irish bars - where the Guinness flows like milk and honey and the crash of broken glass hitting the…read morefloor gets a "heeey" with glasses raised - the beautiful brogue compliments and politeness (es) male bartenders with a welcoming smile and in-depth knowledge of the Irish golfers and soccer teams - but that's not here at all. I'm hanging on to the hope that my 4 stars will not have to be updated as the scales of bar justice can only tip downward hence forth. Perhaps I have a false sense of self - but I'm a freakin great customer - I spend hundreds of dollars a month on eating, drinking and making Merry at the midcoast Maine bars - y'all business owners better take notice of me and respect the badge, my writing power and my posse - cause I'll turn you out if I must. And when beady eyes behind the bar set upon me, they're not saying"welcome back valued customer" they're saying "it's him again" the concentric circles, the common center must not be broken with new faces and new money - Be the region between the two concentric circles - I think it's called annulus, be that, not an assulus. The folks at the bar are quite the opposite, they're friendly and engaging- one guy was dancing to live music, caulking around the AC while drinking drafts and discussing Him Morrison with me as I sat alone in a dark corner. This is what Irish bars are - just gotta inform the barmaid- only one, the other is quite nice - and the big guy - I'm betting a shit of Jamison that he's the owner- always running around the back, cooking up great meals - try his Steak and Cheese, the twelve inch pizza which beady eye called "fourteen" - duh - is $9.00 and big guys got a heavy topping hand, smothering that pie with the pepperoni that does that high heat trigger shaped twist - like a tulip pedal holding the little droplets of oil inside.

I went on a Monday evening, about 7:00, because there were so few restaurants open. What a…read moredisappointment! We wanted dinner. The bartender said we could order food even though it was really slow and the band had stopped playing. We ordered cheese steaks sandwiches. We asked what came with the sandwiches and we were told tater tots. It took almost 40 minutes to get our food. We had to wait about 5 minutes for the ketchup and there were no tater tots. We got a bag of chips and were told they were out of the tater tots and French fries. No respectable Irish bar would not be able to serve fries or some form of potato with a meal. The bar had about 10 people in the bar and they were all pretty drunk. It is not a fun pub but a place with some sad drunks.

Great locals spot! I spend 2 weeks a month in Portland, not a true local but prefer local places…read more I was guided here by a local friend and the service and food were amazing. And yes it is a locals spot, chatted with a few, very cool working man's bar or woman's bar but definitely a locals spot Had a pint or 2 and then had the chicken fries which were enough but I went all in and chicken sandwich. Can't wait to pop back in and try more grub

I had an incredible meal here late in the afternoon. The fried haddock sandwich was so crispy and…read moredelicious and the seltzer was so tasty. Service was great. It was a great place to kill part of an afternoon and it was pretty quiet at the time but there was sweet rapport between the regulars. Would highly recommend!

My niece, who's 1, seemed to enjoy the Mac and cheese. Very tasty and a good portion…read more Employee se were very friendly and accommodating. We were seated in a side dining room. Lots of space at a corner booth for 5. Great spot for a group or a few.

I have to admit I was A little concerned about going here, but as my parents always said don't…read morejudge a book by its cover. The food and service were amazing. I highly recommend trying it.

excellent food , welcoming environment , and the wait staff and bartender go above and beyond .read more

I came here just for drinks and to watch Notre Dame on a Saturday…read more This place has a great craft beer selection and loads of TVs, making it a great place for watching sports. Brian the bartender was awesome.

This isn't just a tourist spot!!!! The family invites you in and treats you like their own. Great…read morevibe year round with good Irish pub food. Live music on weekends. I miss their old spot for people watching, but now they have more room inside. And if you order a Guinness, Tracy will top it with a cute design. Service is always great. Don't skip it.

Music was good, but service was definitely struggling. Really the thing that's making me leave this…read morereview is my wife ordered a ginger ale and they clearly gave us a Sprite and Coke mixed. No establishment who treats their patrons like that is going to get a second visit from me.