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 .

Cool crowd, cheap refreshments. You do not need to to be a member to come here. Entertainment on…read morethe weekends.

Stopped by during a mini-vacation two weeks ago with my wife. Lucille, the bartender warmly…read morewelcomed us as did members. Generous drinks. Prices right! Will be sure to stop by again when we return to Portland. We really enjoyed our time there!

Having danced in communities across the country and even abroad (and having been a performer and…read moreorganizer in several such communities), I can't recommend PICD highly enough. There is no other dance community, so far as I'm aware, which is more welcoming to newcomers, more appreciative of the music and performers on stage, more aware of how to be as inclusive as possible to as many people as possible, or more filled with a smiling, laughing, intergenerational group of wonder humans dancing together. PICD simply checks all the boxes. Seriously, whether you've been dancing for 30 years or you've never tried contra before and are simply curious, an evening spent at the Portland Intown Contra Dance will not be an evening wasted. Go enjoy!

I go to this dance often and it's amazing what a soul-cleansing fun experience it is! There is…read morealways a live band and that adds to the fun energy quite a bit (and is a great way to learn about regional artists!). My experience has been that everyone is really friendly and it's a very safe space. I used to take a date but now I just go by myself and it's never a problem finding someone to dance with (or if you are feeling shy for the moment that is OK too). This is one of those activities that if you don't know what it is, you might not have any idea how fun it is and how easy it is to get started. They have a tutorial that starts at 7 to show you the ropes but you don't even need to go to that if you can't make it by 7 -- before each dance you get a run-down of how it will go. It can be fun figuring it out as you go! I've noticed the beaming smiles on people's faces as they start to dance for the first time. I don't even think they realize they are smiling. Check it out!

Flask offers live music and free entertainment almost every night of the week, and offers the…read morefinest resident and guest DJ's in New England. It's become the go to dance spot in Portland where the music is top notch if you like electronic. Live bands also frequent Flask which provides you the opportunity to see some amazing bands as if they were playing a private concert in your home. Tuesday nights are $2 pint nite, can't beat that! Mixed drinks come in a pint glass, major bang for your buck! Flask is my favorite bar, and go to spot in town.

I wish entry was free instead of a cover because I felt obligated to stay longer than I liked due…read moreto already paying. It was pretty dead inside on a Friday night and the DJ wasn't the best. I do like the cat decor with the rainbow lights around. It was pretty hot inside and only one small area where you could feel the AC.

American Legion in Portland Maine was a fun spot to go visit on the magical history tour I at first…read morewas a little taken back by walking into smoke through the basement bar but once I went upstairs to all the old pictures and artifacts and history and stories of filmmaking of the Preacher's wife.. I was delighted with what it had to offer him and our Portland community

Bubbas is a religious experience. It's a place where people of all races, genders, sexualities,…read moresocioeconomic backgrounds can come together. The tunes are immaculate, the dancing is constant. If you are looking for a classy bar experience please stick to the many fantastic cocktail bars Portland has to offer. If you are looking to restore your faith in humanity while sipping a beer or a mixed drink in a plastic cup, go to Bubba's. I hope to still be dancing here when I'm in my 90s.

Bubba's Sulky Lounge is a funkadelic, groovy, and little strange of a place to go out. When in…read morePortland, right? Although I normally wouldn't go out somewhere like Bubba's, I had to put on my party pants and go since my friend wanted her bachelorette party to go out here. Drinks on flowing, Christmas lights, funky decor, and a technicolor dance floor with a bunch of girls wearing wigs, what more could you ask for? The takeaway I learned from this experience was not to judge a book by its cover. We had a great time dancing the night away and celebrating our bride to be.

We had the privilege of DJ Matt dj'ing our wedding, and we couldn't be happier! We had very…read morespecific requests and Matt rolled with it and made it even better! We are so grateful for the role he played in our big day!

I cannot recommend Beat Train enough! They connected us with our eventual wedding DJ, Zuri, and it…read morewas a match made in heaven! Zuri totally understood the vision for both our dinner and dancing sections and created the most perfect set lists for the vibes we were going for. Zuri is kind, communicative, versatile, and absolutely knows how to keep every guest on the dance floor. You know it's good when your DJ friends at your wedding tell you that your wedding DJ absolutely crushed it. Thank you for helping to make our wedding the event of the year!

We LOVE Lincolns have come back multiple times and the fact everything is $5 is amazing. Easy to…read morecash out and that being said it is just CASH ONLY but totally worth it! If you can find the spot it's worth it

Had a life changing little night here as a solo traveler! Came here by recommendation of my tour…read moreguide earlier in the day and had a blast! Unassuming front but a bar with an amazing atmosphere, great service and yes $5 drinks! This is a true hidden gem and I'm grateful to have gotten to experience it