Cocktail Bar

Pan-Asian restaurant in South Portland's Knightville from the Asian House Old Orchard Beach owners, opened November 2025 with a full bar in the former Dok Mali space.

Sophisticated downtown Augusta restaurant and lounge with specialty cocktails and a curated wine list, opened February 2026 by longtime friends Andy Chapman, Sotirios Gudis, and Mike Akanji.

All-day Old Port bar from a team of veteran hospitality pros, opened April 2025 — Punch named the Salad Bar Martini one of 2025's favorite cocktails.

West End cocktail bar from the Wayside Tavern team and chef Rian Wyllie, opened September 2025 in the former Bao Bao space at 133 Spring Street.

Wine-and-cocktail bar from Nashville transplants Carly and Wesley Summers, opened October 2025 in the former Brass Compass space on Main Street.

Sixth-floor rooftop bar atop the Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront — cocktails, shareable seafood plates, and sweeping Casco Bay views.

Peruvian-influenced cocktail bar and restaurant in downtown Biddeford — Pinnacle Guide–recognized bar program and four-star Press Herald review in 2025.

Art Deco café, speakeasy lounge, and art gallery in downtown Lewiston's former Lamey-Wellehan building — paninis, flatbreads, cocktails, and 1920s silent films above the bar.

LyAnna Sanabria's Puerto Rican bar and kitchen in Portland's Old Port — a Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Top Ten Best New East Cocktail Bar.

Portland-based award-winning craft cocktail bar. Apparel, bar tools, and merchandise from one of Maine’s most celebrated cocktail destinations.

Cocktail bar and Asian small-plates spot at Sugarloaf in Carrabassett Valley — Japanese steamed buns, ramen, and a miso espresso martini in the former Cork & Rind space.

Cocktail-forward Old Port bar from the Taj Indian Cuisine team, opened August 2025 with Indian-fusion small plates and house-brewed beer collaborations.

Year-round-leaning cocktail bar and restaurant from The Travelin' Lobster's Kelly and Phil Corson, opened May 2026 on Bar Harbor's Main Street.

Cocktail bar and restaurant from Jake Bosma and the Cocktail Mary team, opened February 2026 in the former Guitar Grave space near Monument Square.

Old Port pizza and burger bar from the Tomaso's Canteen team, opened March 2025 in the former Rathskeller space on Wharf Street.

Portland's original rooftop lounge atop the Westin Portland Harborview — 15th-floor 360° views of Casco Bay and Back Cove, craft cocktails, and Maine-inspired small plates.