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SOUTHERN MAINE
Big Easy Blues Club-Market St., Portland [Nightclub/Bar]: A relaxed, sophisticated blues club in the Old Port where 20-somethings rub elbows with 50-somethings (Yahoo Travel). Big Easy Blues Club is a great place to see a live show. Fantastic local acts like Sly Chi, Tony McNaboe, 6Gig and Paranoid Social Club play here often along with national acts such as Sam Kininger, Vic Thrill and Superhoney making their occasional appearances. [TOP]
Bleachers-Forest Ave., Portland [Nightclub/Bar]: Bleacher’s advertises consistently and offers free peanuts, daily drink and dinner specials to maintain a very steady clientele. [TOP]
Brian Boru-Middle St., Portland [Nightclub/Bar]: A publick house in the true spirit of Ireland. Brian Boru is happy hour, a quick bite and a “social” with good friends. [TOP]
Bull Feeney's-Fore St., Portland [Nightclub/Bar]: A draw for people of all ages with Guinness and other fine imports on tap in the company of a host of local microbrews. A menu full of lobster, steamers and other culinary treasures of the sea make it a popular tourist eatery. [TOP]
Commercial St. Pub-Commercial St., Portland [Restaurant/Bar]: Well-located on the eastern edge of the Old Port district, Commercial St. Pub is a comfortable spot where you can grab a quick bite to eat, something to drink and enjoy a game. If you want to know what's going on in the area, you might pick up some valuable local info here.
Cumberland County Civic Center-Free St., Portland [Sports/Entertainment]: THE premier sports and entertainment venue north of Boston. This venue plays host to the Portland Pirates AHL minor league hockey team from September through April and hosts many concerts and other entertainment events twelve months a year. This venue sees approximately 450,000 people annually. Click HERE for upcoming event information! [TOP]
Dry Dock-Commercial St., Portland [Nightclub/Bar]: Situated just a short walking distance from Casco Bay Ferry’s terminal, this venue offers a picturesque view of Casco Bay and sees more than its share of tourist traffic. Great service, food and a solid tap selection make this a favorite among locals as well. [TOP]
Granny's Burritos-Fore St., Portland [Nightclub/Bar]: Made famous with the namesake of the former Granny Killam’s nightclub. Chris started rolling burritos out of little more than a large closet there, and the rest is history. Granny’s has a very loyal, local following and is a lunchtime favorite among Old Port area workers. [TOP]
Great Lost Bear-Forest Ave., Portland [Nightclub/Bar]: Going strong since 1979, The Great Lost Bear is truly a neighborhood bar, with a reputation that makes its Forest Avenue location a destination location for true beer lovers! That reputation comes from the assortment over 50 beers on tap, representing some of the finest brews available locally and around the world. Currently, only the women’s room is available at this venue. [TOP]
Gritty McDuff's-Fore St., Portland [Nightclub/Bar]: Portland’s original brewpub, serving English-style ales since 1988. Gritty’s has long been the center of attention in the Old Port, whether patrons are eating lunch, gearing up for a night on the town, or making Gritty’s their destination for the evening. Gritty McDuff’s sees very consistent traffic all year around. [TOP]
Gritty McDuff's-South Main St., Freeport [Nightclub/Bar]: Portland’s original brewpub takes its act north. Located just 15 miles from Downtown Portland, the Freeport facility services a clientele that tends to have a high level of disposable income. When you’re in Freeport, Gritty’s is one of the only games in town when it comes to a brewpub with a wide selection of microbrewed ales, and reasonably priced eats. [TOP]
Kerrymen's Pub-Main St., Saco [Nightclub/Bar]: Great location in the middle of Hamburger Alley on Route One in Saco. Just minutes from Maine Turnpike Exit 5, this is a popular sports pub for many locals with an Irish theme offering a varied an inexpensive pub menus and a full assortment of beers. Winter sees occasional ski bunnies and buffs as they make their way northward as well. [TOP]
Mulligan's-Lincoln St, Biddeford [Nightclub/Bar]: Mulligan’s is great local hangout offering a broad selection of beers on tap and the cheapest pub menu in town! Where else can you have a beer, some food, and play pool for less than $12? Good location for a place that is really making a mane for itself. [TOP]
Portland Athletic Club-Route 1, Falmouth [Health Club]: The Portland Athletic Club is one of the largest health and fitness centers in Southern Maine. This facility has nine tennis courts, two racquetball courts, and boasts a wealth of exercise equipment. The 2,000 members are frequent visitors, and draw an upscale clientele from the communities north of Portland. [TOP]
Rivalries-Cotton St., Portland [Nightclub/Bar]: Rivalries is an up and coming treasure. I know because I’ve been there. Take your pick from any action, in any sport happening in almost any league. I was here during an NFL Sunday, and WOW, I didn’t miss a play in any of the games! Strategically located in back of Brian Boru’s and one block south of the Old Port on Fore Street. [TOP]
Rookie's Sports Bar-Main St., Westbrook [Nightclub/Bar]: Simply a great idea. Conveniently located on Main Street in Westbrook, Rookie’s is new to the scene. With a huge seating area accented by comfortable couches in front of big screen TVs, Rookie’s is the only game in town in up and coming Westbrook. Rookie’s does a tremendous amount of advertising on sports radio stations and regularly has bands such as Tony Boffa to attract a well-rounded patronage. [TOP]
Rosie's-Fore St., Portland [Nightclub/Bar]: EVERYone’s neighborhood bar. OK, whom that lives in Portland “hasn’t” been to Rosie’s? Rosie’s draws their share of steady clientele by offering an attentive, enduring wait staff to complement the great beers and fine, reasonably priced eats. [TOP]
Ruski's-Danforth St., Portland [Nightclub/Bar]: A small, popular neighborhood bar just on the West Side of Downtown Portland. Records show it to be the oldest tavern still operating in Portland, with roots going back to the Prohibition Era. [TOP]
Silver House Tavern-Fore St., Portland [Nightclub/Bar]: Located on the same block as Rosie’s in the middle of the Old Port. Silver House Tavern draws a loyal, steady clientele. [TOP]
The Stadium Sports Bar-Free St., Portland [Restaurant/Bar]: Newly opened in March 2004, The Stadium inhabits the space formerly operated by Keystone Cinema Pub. The cavernous interior occupies 2 floors, and is truly a sports fan’s paradise. Two walls of video games line the back room reminding you more of casino room. The front room has a bar the size of a bowling lane and is flanked by pedestal tables with high seated stools, and even has an area with a parquet floor so you can practice your free throws. Downstairs are two virtual golf machines, so can bring your clubs enjoy a round at your favorite course no matter what the weather. [TOP]
Stop & Shoppe Convenience Stores [Convenience Store]: Beginning in March 2005, we are offering ad placement at convenience stores in Southern Maine. Our new Gas Pump Media Program enables you to target thousands of consumers with your brand and message with typical viewing periods of over 3-minutes. The new partnership with convenience stores further fulfills our commitment to YOU, our clients, of providing you with brand visibility in strategic, high-traffic locations. These two locations deliver a combined 100,000 visits per month: Cash Corner, So. Portland; Riverside St., Portland. [TOP]
Three-Dollar Dewey's-Commercial St., Portland [Nightclub/Bar]: A destination spot in the middle of the Old Port for lunch, happy hour, dinner, or an evening out. Three-Dollar Dewey's features a wide assortment of beers from here and around the world to please almost any palette. Nightly drink specials, free popcorn, and a full pub menu keep them coming back! [TOP]
Traditions Italian Ristorante-Main St., Saco [Restaurant/Bar]: The Amtrak station is only about 100 yards away, but you don’t need a ticket to get the finest Italian food you might otherwise find in the North End of Boston. David Kerry serves up traditional Italian cuisine that is just out of this world! Traditions has a loyal, local following and might just be one of Southern Maine’s best-kept secrets. The atmosphere is cozy and classy, yet relaxing, and sees very consistent traffic seven days a week. Traditions has an integrated bar area where people can grab a drink with friends, or dine solo. Viva Italiano! [TOP]
NORTHERN MAINE
Alfond Arena-University of Maine, Orono [Sports/Entertainment]: Serving a student population of 11,500, Alfond Arena is home ice to the former national champion men's hockey team. The arena's capacity of 5,600 is bursts at the seams when the men's hockey team takes the ice. Alfond Arena also plays host to other University of Maine's Division I winter athletic teams, including men's and women's basketball and hockey. This facility is active throughout the fall and winter hosting local sports teams and sports clinics as well. [TOP]
Bangor Auditorium-570 Main St., Bangor [Sports/Entertainment]: Bangor Auditorium serves a wide geographic hosting national touring acts from almost every genre of American music. Every February, though, the parquet floor goes down, and the arena swarms with the buzz of the Eastern Maine High School Tournament and the road to the State Championships. Bangor Auditoruim also plays host to a wide variety of conventions as well. Click here for a schedule of upcoming events! [TOP]
The Bear Brew Pub-South Main St., Orono [Restaurant/Bar]: This is such a hidden gem! Actually, the only thing that's hidden about it is the entrance, which is on the backside of South Main Street in Orono. But everyone knows where the door is, because this brewpub can draw a decent crowd on any given night; and why not? I have personally sampled a few of their entrees, which are on par with some of the better restaurants I've had the opportunity to frequent. The Bear Brew Pub typically features a handful of their own handcrafted beers, and the beer menu changes regularly. [TOP]
Carolina Sports & Spirits-16 Union St., Bangor [Restaurant/Bar]: A comfortable place to hang and catch your favorite sports teams. Carolina has two levels with pool, and live music, so something for evryone on the weekends! [TOP]
Geaghan's Pub -570 Main St., Bangor [Restaurant/Bar]: A popular local establishment where Pete & Larry Geaghan have been hospitable hosts since 1975. Attached to The Best Inn, this is a great venue in which to catch tourist traffic. [TOP]
Gritty McDuff's, Main St., Auburn [Restaurant/Bar]: The tradition continues. If you're inside and don't look out, you'd swear you were in their Portland location. The look and feel of the brick and copper are al of a reminder you need as to where you are. Newly opened in late summer 2005, it is already drawing great crowds! [TOP]
The Oasis -Auburn [Nightclub/Bar]: UPDATE SOON! [TOP]
The Sports Arena-Hammond St., Hermon [Sports/Entertainment]: UPDATE SOON!
SOMA 36-36 South Main St., Orono [Restaurant/Bar]: SOMA 36 is a place to be on most any given night. The spacoious quarters above the Bear Brew Pub plays host to live music several nights a week, and caters to a mixed age population about 1 mile from the University of Maine in downtown Orono. [TOP]
Ushuaia-103 Park St., Orono [Restaurant/Bar]: Besides SOMA 36, Usuaia is definitely the other place to be. Ushuaia definitely has a "big-city" nightclub kind of feel. Even though Orono may be a bit removed from what we typically call a "big city", make no mistake, young people pack this place like sardines on any given night - we've seen the security tapes ourselves. [TOP]
Whig & Courier-18 Broad St., Bangor [Restaurant/Bar]: A Bangor landmark that has long been a favorite area pub. The tap lineup always has more than a dozen beers and is an inviting place to go and socialize or fianalize a business deal. A tasty consistent menu has kept a steady clientele rolling in for years. A great venue to target the "suits at lunch" crowd. [TOP]