I stopped in on whim early one afternoon since i was in the area and wanted to sit outside in the…read moresun. There's not a lot of cocktail places in the area and i think Wiggly Bridge is making great drinks! I really enjoyed the gimlet i got. The space is really cool inside and the porch was nice to sit with a cocktail. Great service as well!

Warning!! Do not buy a bourbon barrel when visiting wiggly bridge in York Maine I made that…read moremistake back in September I purchased a two liter barrel with a liter of white whiskey. When I came home from Maine as instructed by the salesperson I poured my whiskey into the barrel. So it's been in the barrel now for a little over two months. Then at Christmas I thought I would show it off to my sons. The barrel is completely empty gone evaporated. So today I call Wiggly the gentleman I spoke with and he gives me a list of things I should have done. I told him that would have been great advice when I spent almost 150 bucks and maybe a set of instructions would be helpful. He did not and I did not ask for anything so today the barrel goes in the basement to collect dust instead of producing delicious bourbon. The end!

I recently visited Sweetgrass Winery & Distillery and had a very enjoyable experience. One of the…read morebiggest draws was their $1 tastings, yes, just one dollar for a taste of their ciders, wine and spirits, which is really fun and makes sampling without commitment super easy. The service was great, our server, Courtney, was exceptionally friendly, helpful in guiding us through the selection, and made the whole experience relaxed and enjoyable. I want to note, as a point of context, that in September the production facility of Sweetgrass's main operation in Union suffered a devastating fire. Despite that, the Portland tasting room remains open and functioning, which is a testament to their resilience. On the tasting side the variety was solid, and the $1 price point made it easy to try a bunch of things. The ambiance is cozy and inviting. If I were to pick one improvement, I'd say the tasting pours felt a bit light compared to some other spots I've been to....not a complaint, just an observation given the price point and expectations. In all, Sweetgrass is a strong pick if you're looking for a laid-back, local winery/distillery stop in Portland with friendly staff (shoutout to Courtney) and wallet-friendly tastings.

Sweetgrass Winery & Distillery is a farm winery and distillery that opened in Union, Maine in 2005…read more It was founded by husband and wife Keith & Constance Bodine. Keith has been in the alcohol business since 1992, and he earned his MS degree in Food Science and Enology. Constance has been called the heart, soul and brains behind the business. She spends most of her time in the fields, gardens and barns that produce the various ingredients used for making their wine and spirits. Sweetgrass is Maine's first farm winery & distillery; using over 70,000 pounds of Maine-grown fruit and grain each year. The distilled spirits are hand crafted in old world tradition with a copper alembic, still capturing the full flavors of their gin, rum, and traditional apple brandy. A secondary tasting room and retail shop opened on historic Fore Street in the Old Port section of Portland in February 2014. In September 2025, a debilitating fire destroyed the Union facility. The Old Port location remains open, but the future of the Union location remains uncertain. My extended family and I visited Sweetgrass's Portland location this past summer while we were vacationing in Maine. While exploring Old Port, we walked past their window and I said, "Hey, this looks like a cool place!" We went inside and signed up for a tasting. For just $10, customers can choose any five wines, ciders or spirits to taste. The five that I chose included "Maine Hard Imperial Cider" (Dry Cider), "Blueberry Smash" (Semi-Sweet Dessert Wine), "Back River Gin", "Cranberry Gin", and "Apple Brandy". The latter was easily my favorite of the tasting, but unfortunately they had no more bottles for purchase. I plan on ordering some online in the future. I am so happy that I discovered the Old Port tasting room by chance. I felt really bad when I learned later on that the Union location burned down. I'm happy to hear that no one was hurt and I hope that they are able to rebuild.

There are certain places where outstanding food speaks for itself, and certain places where the…read moreatmosphere, service, and vibes really can elevate the overall experience. Batson River is the latter, and we loved our lunch outing in one of the adorable seasonal outdoor ice fishing sheds. We chose a few "handhelds," including the blackened haddock tacos and fried haddock sandwich, both of which are served with a red cabbage slaw. I enjoyed the tacos - the ratio of fish to slaw and aioli, etc. was just right. And the sandwiches are served with a generous amount of crispy French fries. On a weekday in March, many of the local shops and restaurants were closed. It was an unseasonably warm day, and we were happy to stumble upon Batson River for a fun and memorable lunch!

Thought we would stop in at the bar for a beer, off busy hours and was told it would be a 20 minute…read morewait. There were only 3 people sitting at the bar! The hostess didn't care and told us we couldn't wait inside the empty bar because we would be in peoples way we had to wait outside. At this point we were staying for spite to what was next and if you guessed another rude woman behind the bar you guessed correctly. Mid beer on top of it all. Go anywhere else in town for nicer people, just not here.

Very cool spot in a small New England town. Everything I tasted was excellent, will need to go back…read moreand taste the rest. Came home with a couple bottles of Gin and Bourbon.

A must for the connoisseur: I admit I was accompanying a whiskey expert, who thoroughly enjoyed…read morehimself with the fascinating flavors.

We love Flag Hill, so much so that we joined their Case Crew club…read more While we enjoy a few of their wines, we really love their spirits, in particular the Maple Bourbon. While their product can be found at the NH state liquor stores, I really recommend that you plan a visit. The location is beautiful and on a nice day, you can enjoy sitting out on their patio. (note they are building a new visitor center). I recommend a tasting on the patio with some cheese/crackers for an enjoyable time. You can also do a tour of the facility as well. Check out the website and you will also find a variety of special events such as brunches, dinnners, and all paired with the wines and sprits produced on site. Give them a try!

4 of us enjoyed a well thought out menu at a tasting dinner last night, group seating with tables…read moreof 10. The pulledpork on puff pastry, not overly saused was a great start. Maple bourbon Cocktail worked. The squash soup was a hit, creamy and flavorful. Wine a tad sweet. The duck brest/pork chop were winners, both were cooked perfectly. The pie was delicious! Each bite a variety of flavors due to the nutty toppings - a must try, The atmosphere was noisy, as it was a fun night. Service was timely, not rushed as the 4 courses were served warm to all the tables. Well done!

Excellent distillery. I spoke to Tim, one of the owners, and he shared the stories of each spirit…read more Great experience. Recommended stop while jumping through the breweries in the area. got a chance to taste all their spirits and each one was delicious and had a unique flavor profile. Really tasty suasion, gin, and rum.

15 mins away form Portland. Definitely, worth visiting. Tour and tasting was $5. Staff as very…read moreknowledgeable and Friendly. The product tasted wonderful. I recommend the tour

I can't say enough wonderful things about Three of Strong. We've been several times, and there's…read morejust a warmth and coziness to it that I haven't found in many of the surrounding breweries/distilleries. The interior is spacious and chic, everyone greets you with a smile, and the service is just so kind. The cocktails are also delicious and reasonably priced: highly recommend doing the cocktail flight ($11 for three pours) so you can try a variety! We usually order their popcorn as well: $5 for a bowl with unlimited refills. Great cocktails + great popcorn + any of the boardgames that they have on hand = a perfect rainy-day afternoon. I also have to give a special shout-out to the staff at Three of Strong for allowing me to host part of my 30th birthday at the distillery when a previously planned picnic got rained out. I cannot emphasize enough how welcoming and helpful everyone was, setting tables up last minute to seat our large group, getting us paper plates, a knife, and a lighter when I was woefully unprepared for the cake-cutting, and slinging great drinks all afternoon to keep everyone entertained. We've since moved out of Portland, but Three of Strong remains one of our favorite go-to's during our time there. I'd give them 10 stars if they could, and you can be sure we'll be visiting next time we're back in town!

Amidst the throng of breweries, Three of Strong Spirits stands out for its, well, spirits! A…read morevariety of rums, gin and vodka, cocktails on tap and in flights and in cans. A great open seating area, games, off street parking and courteous and talented staff makes this a great place to stop in with friends! Tip: the cocktails on tap are sweeter and a few ounce smaller pour than the cans.

This place was cute. The cocktails were good although a bit small. The place itself is super cozy…read moreand small so its super jarring when a cocktail bar is full of bouncy children at 8pm. The server seemed annoyed, either that we were in there or the kids were in there or maybe just that they had to work? I dont know if I want a quiet cocktail this probably wouldn't be a place I rushed back to but it was fine enough if youre in the area.

A nice place of you're looking for a place to chill and have a nice evening out. Bartender was…read morewonderful. If you like gin this is the place to go.