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
A focused Old Port bar
Blyth & Burrows is useful for Portland plans built around a measured drink, conversation, a smart-casual setting. Pearl describes it as intimate, sophisticated, cozy, with a neighborhood-tavern pace. Its compact, focused identity makes it a natural consideration for date nights, after-work drinks, smaller outings rather than a high-volume evening.
When to consider it
The confirmed schedule makes Blyth & Burrows an evening option Monday through Friday, opening at 4 PM. It opens earlier on Saturday and Sunday at 12 PM. Closing is 11 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, 12 AM Friday and Saturday. Lunch-hour Saturdays and weeknight evenings after 9 PM are described as the easiest times to access. The verified dress code is smart casual.
What to verify
Pearl does not have verified details on reservations, seating format, menu, prices, peak times, wait times, or seat availability. If those details affect your plan, confirm them directly with the venue before going. Use this page to assess whether the location, hours, atmosphere, dress code fit your outing, then compare only details you can confirm for other Portland options.
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.
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Also consider
Cross-shop Blyth & Burrows with Pearl’s other Portland options, including Hunt & Alpine, Novare Res Bier Cafe, Oun Lido’s, Papi Portland, Street & Co. The page confirms Blyth & Burrows’ hours, Old Port location, smart-casual dress code, intimate pace; verify reservations, seating, menus, prices, current availability directly for each option.
Bar context
When Blyth & Burrows fits the bar category
This page is the right fit when you want a Portland bar with confirmed evening hours, an Old Port location, a calm, intimate atmosphere. Consider it for two-person outings, date nights, or after-work drinks where conversation and a measured pace matter. If you need verified pricing, reservations, seating, or menu details, confirm those points directly before visiting.
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Compare Blyth & Burrows
| Option | What is confirmed on this page | Useful planning lens | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blyth & Burrows | Old Port bar; smart-casual dress code; Monday–Thursday 4–11 PM, Friday 4 PM–12 AM, Saturday 12 PM–12 AM, Sunday 12–11 PM | Consider for an intimate, measured bar outing when the hours fit. | Pearl Recommended Bars |
| Hunt & Alpine | Named as a Portland alternative | Compare current details directly before choosing. | No published awards |
| Novare Res Bier Cafe | Named as a Portland alternative | Compare current details directly before choosing. | No published awards |
| Street & Co | Named as a Portland alternative | Compare current details directly before choosing. | No published awards |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When is Blyth & Burrows open?
It is open Monday through Thursday from 4–11 PM, Friday from 4 PM–12 AM, Saturday from 12 PM–12 AM, Sunday from 12–11 PM.
What should I wear to Blyth & Burrows?
The verified dress code is smart casual.
Does Pearl have verified reservation, menu, or pricing details?
No. Pearl does not have verified information on reservations, seating format, menu, prices, peak times, wait times, or seat availability. Confirm those details directly with the venue if they matter for your visit.
