Gay Bars & Clubs in Portland, Maine
Portland's LGBTQ+-friendly venues are found throughout the Old Port and Congress Street corridors, with welcoming bars, restaurants, and queer-friendly nightlife in this walkable coastal city. Explore gay-friendly spots in Portland, Maine.
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Cocktail Mary
LGBTQ-friendly brunch cocktail bar on Congress Street in Portland.
Old Port · $$
Blackstone's
Portland, Maine's gay bar on Pine Street in the West End since 1987.
West End · $
Flask Lounge
Women-owned queer nightlife staple in Portland's West End since 1982.
West End · $$
Plant Office
Minimalist indoor plant shop and garden boutique on Marion Street
East Bayside · $$
Little Chair Printing
Letterpress print shop offering custom work and printmaking workshops
Arts District · $$
Smalls
All-day café and market with coffee, cocktails, and local goods
West End · $$
LB Kitchen
LGBTQ-owned health-focused breakfast and lunch café on Congress St
East End · $$
Yordprom Coffee Co
Thai-American LGBTQ-owned coffee shop with a zen garden
West End · $
Higher Grounds of Maine
Cannabis apothecary and specialty coffee shop in Portland's Old Port
Old Port · $$
The Jewel Box
Intimate queer speakeasy with a craft cocktail menu since 2014
Arts District · $$$
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