AC Lounge
Old Port, Portland
Bar in Portland, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
AC Lounge is a practical Fore Street pick for an easy Portland date-night drink, especially when convenience and later evening hours matter more than a defined cocktail or food program. Treat it as a flexible stop before or after dinner, not the main event for a high-stakes celebration.
About AC Lounge
AC Lounge is a Portland venue with an evening schedule: it opens at 4 PM most days, at 4:30 PM on Saturday, and closes at 11:30 PM Sunday through Thursday and at 12 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Use it when the hours fit your Portland evening
AC Lounge is most clearly useful as an evening option in Portland. The schedule supports plans that begin after 4 PM, with the latest closing time on Friday and Saturday.
Readers comparing Portland options can keep AC Lounge in mind alongside other named venues such as The Portland Hunt & Alpine Club, J's Oyster, Terlingua, Cuties, and The End of Portland Maine. Choose based on current details from each venue rather than assuming AC Lounge has a particular menu, format, or drinks program.
Located inside
HotelAC Hotel Portland Downtown/Waterfront, MEFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Location
- 158 Fore St First Floor, Portland, ME 04101
- Website
- marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/pwmac-ac-hotel-portland-downtown-waterfront
- Phone
- (207) 835-6565
Venue details
Ambiance
Modern hotel-lounge atmosphere with a polished, relaxed feel and a curated cocktail presentation; the AC brand emphasizes a refined guest experience and design-forward details like signature glassware.
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Lounge
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Signature Pours
- The Signature Gin Tonic
- The ACGT
- Smoked Manhattan
- Negroni Sbagliato
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 158 Fore St First Floor, Portland, ME 04101
Planning details
Location
158 Fore St First Floor, Portland, ME 04101 · Directions
marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/pwmac-ac-hotel-portland-downtown-waterfront
Also consider
If AC Lounge does not fit the night, try The Portland Hunt & Alpine Club for a more cocktail-focused evening. For a more food-led Portland option, compare it with Terlingua.
Bar context
AC Lounge is the easiest recommendation here when the priority is a simple Fore Street stop with low planning pressure. The Portland Hunt & Alpine Club is the better choice for readers who want a more cocktail-driven night, while AC Lounge is more useful when location and flexibility matter.
For atmosphere, J's Oyster gives a more specific Portland seafood-bar identity, and Terlingua is the stronger cross-shop when food is part of the plan. AC Lounge should be treated as the easier date-night add-on, not the venue to anchor dinner.
The End of Portland Maine and Cuties are better fits for readers chasing a more defined room or bar personality. Choose AC Lounge when the group wants a low-friction meeting point in Portland and does not need the bar itself to be the reason for the night.
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Compare AC Lounge
Compared with The Portland Hunt & Alpine Club, AC Lounge is the more casual, convenience-led choice. Pick the former for a more intentional cocktail outing; pick AC Lounge when timing and location are doing the work.
J's Oyster and Terlingua are stronger if food is central to the plan. AC Lounge fits better as a drink stop around another reservation.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation at AC Lounge?
Is AC Lounge good for groups?
Is AC Lounge good for a date?
AC Lounge may fit a Portland evening plan if its hours work for you. Confirm anything important to your plans in advance.
Is AC Lounge open late?
AC Lounge is open until 12 AM on Friday and Saturday. It closes at 11:30 PM Sunday through Thursday.
Does AC Lounge have outdoor seating?
What's the best time to go to AC Lounge?
Use the hours as your guide: AC Lounge opens at 4 PM Monday through Friday and Sunday, opens at 4:30 PM on Saturday, closes at 11:30 PM Sunday through Thursday, and closes at 12 AM on Friday and Saturday.
