Blyth & Burrows
Old Port, Portland
Bar in Portland, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
A walk-in Old Port bar operating seven days with extended hours and a neighborhood-tavern pace. Lunch-hour Saturdays and weeknight evenings after 9 PM offer the easiest access, though the service style and drink selection stay casual compared to Portland's cocktail-focused peers.
About Blyth & Burrows
Blyth & Burrows is a Portland venue with evening hours most weekdays and longer weekend hours. The confirmed schedule is Monday through Thursday from 4–11 PM, Friday from 4 PM–12 AM, Saturday from 12 PM–12 AM, and Sunday from 12–11 PM. The dress code is smart casual.
Beyond the hours and dress code, Pearl does not have details for Blyth & Burrows on reservations, seating format, menu, prices, service style, or specific food and drink offerings. Use the venue as a Portland option to consider when its posted hours fit your plans, and compare it with other named Portland choices such as Hunt & Alpine, Novare Res Bier Cafe, Oun Lido's, Papi Portland, and Street & Co only on details you can confirm directly before going.
When to Arrive
The confirmed hours make Blyth & Burrows an evening option Monday through Friday, with earlier opening times on Saturday and Sunday. It opens at 4 PM Monday through Friday, at 12 PM on Saturday, and at 12 PM on Sunday. Closing is 11 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and 12 AM on Friday and Saturday. Pearl does not have information about peak times, wait times, reservations, or seat availability, so check directly with the venue if timing matters.
What It Costs
Pearl does not have a price range for Blyth & Burrows. Specific claims about cocktail prices, food prices, service charges, or value comparisons with Hunt & Alpine, Novare Res Bier Cafe, Oun Lido's, Papi Portland, or Street & Co are not confirmed here. If budget is important, confirm current pricing with the venue before visiting.
Choose Blyth & Burrows if you want a Portland venue whose confirmed hours and smart-casual dress code fit your plans. If you need details on reservations, menu, seating, accessibility, group fit, or current pricing, contact the venue directly before making it part of an evening out or a stop before dining at one of Portland's neighborhood restaurants.
Planning details
- Location
- 26 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101
- Website
- blythandburrows.com
- Phone
- +12076139070
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Blyth & Burrows sits comfortably in Portland’s Old Port as a small-footprint cocktail bar that privileges ritual over volume. The room plugs into Exchange Street’s brick-lined character, offering a focused, craft-driven approach to drinking rather than flashy spectacle. Service and menu are in conversation: cocktails are presented with the same discipline a serious kitchen brings to tasting menus, so the experience reads as refined and quietly confident. The tone is intimate and considered, the sort of place that rewards slow rounds and attention to detail rather than hurried orders or loud, sprawling crowds.
Best For
This is a bar for people who want to slow down and engage: date nights, after-work drinks and intimate hangouts fit the program especially well. The format expects guests to treat the bartender as a collaborator, making it a good pick for anyone curious about cocktails and technique rather than a quick pint. Its compact footprint and focused identity mean it works best for small groups or two-person outings where conversation and a measured pace are part of the appeal. It’s less about volume and more about ritual.
Ordering Tips
Approach the menu with curiosity and a readiness to be guided — the bar’s unspoken contract asks you not to default to a familiar drink but to collaborate with the bartender. Take time between rounds and ask for recommendations tailored to your taste rather than insisting on a known order. If you’re pairing drinks with food, the kitchen’s small-plate focus (raw oysters, crab claws, baos, dumplings) is designed for sharing between sips, so alternate cocktails and tidbits to enjoy the full ritual the bar encourages.
Venue details
Ambiance
Sultry, sexy, and classy with a historic nautical atmosphere featuring two-level seating and impeccable service.
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Accessibility
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 26 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Papi Portland, Notable alternative
- Street & Co, Notable alternative
- Novare Res Bier Cafe, Notable alternative
- Oun Lido's, Cambodian-Chinese Fusion, Cambodian-Chinese Fusion
- Hunt & Alpine, Notable alternative
Bar context
Against Portland's Old Port bar set, Blyth & Burrows trades program depth for walk-in availability. Hunt & Alpine runs a tighter cocktail menu with house-made syrups and seasonal rotations, but books out three to five days ahead on weekends; Blyth & Burrows holds no reservations and rarely turns away walk-ins before 10 PM Thursday through Saturday. Novare Res Bier Cafe carries 300+ bottles and a rotating draft list that skews Belgian and German, making it the stronger choice for beer-focused visits, though its counter seating fills faster during lunch service. For spirits variety, Papi Portland's back bar holds twice the bottle count and the bartenders build drinks with more precision, but the room stays louder past 9 PM and solo visitors report feeling out of place.
If you need a guaranteed seat without advance planning, Blyth & Burrows delivers, especially Monday through Wednesday after 8 PM, when the other three venues stay packed. If you want a curated drink menu or rare pours, Hunt & Alpine and Novare Res justify the extra effort to secure a spot. For a quick pre-dinner stop near Street & Co or Oun Lido's, the location and hours make it practical; for a two-hour tasting session, the limited selection and casual service underdeliver compared to the neighborhood's sharper programs.
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Compare Blyth & Burrows
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blyth & Burrows | Portland | , | 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Best Bars in Portland, MainePearl Recommended Bars |
| Papi Portland | Portland | , | No published awards |
| Street & Co | Portland | , | No published awards |
| Novare Res Bier Cafe | Portland | , | No published awards |
| Oun Lido's | Portland | Cambodian-Chinese Fusion | 2024 Esquire Best New Restaurants · #15 |
| Hunt & Alpine | Portland | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Blyth & Burrows?
Pearl does not have information about Blyth & Burrows' booking or reservation policy. Confirm directly with the venue before planning around a specific time, especially for a group.
What should a first-timer know about Blyth & Burrows?
The basics are that Blyth & Burrows is in Portland, follows a smart-casual dress code, and is open Monday through Thursday from 4–11 PM, Friday from 4 PM–12 AM, Saturday from 12 PM–12 AM, and Sunday from 12–11 PM.
Can I eat at the bar at Blyth & Burrows?
Pearl does not have information about Blyth & Burrows' food service, menu, or bar seating. Check directly with the venue for current dining and seating details.
Is Blyth & Burrows good for solo dining?
Pearl does not have information about solo seating, counter service, menu format, or pricing at Blyth & Burrows. The confirmed details are its Portland location, smart-casual dress code, and posted hours.
