Bar in Portland, United States
Oxbow Blending & Bottling
100Pearl PointsLow-key beer stop

About Oxbow Blending & Bottling
Oxbow Blending & Bottling is worth keeping in the Portland plan when flexibility matters more than ceremony. Go for a casual beer-led stop, especially earlier for conversation or later as a low-commitment continuation of the night; cross-shop Maine & Loire for wine or The Shop by Island Creek Oysters for a more food-led stop.
Seven days a week is the useful decision point here: in Portland, Oxbow Blending & Bottling has verified hours every day, with 12 PM openings and later closes on Tuesday through Saturday. Treat it as a casual stop to work into a Portland plan when timing is the main planning factor.
The case for including it is strongest if the group wants a casual Portland venue with broad hours. For a return visit, use the schedule as the anchor and build around other Portland plans.
Go for flexible timing and a casual setting
This is not a venue to over-describe beyond the verified basics. The grounded reasons to consider Oxbow Blending & Bottling are simple: it is in Portland, the dress code is casual, and the posted hours cover every day of the week. If you are comparing it with other named stops, Maine & Loire and The Shop by Island Creek Oysters are other options to consider.
For a regular who has already been once, the upgrade is in timing. Monday and Sunday run 12–7 PM; Tuesday through Thursday run 12–9 PM; Friday and Saturday run 12–10 PM. Use those windows to decide whether Oxbow Blending & Bottling fits before or after other Portland plans.
Where it fits in a Portland itinerary
Oxbow Blending & Bottling makes the most sense as a practical Portland itinerary stop when the group wants something casual and schedule-friendly. Visitors building a wider trip can pair the search with other Portland planning resources.
Quick reference: choose it for casual dress, seven-day hours, and flexible Portland timing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the crowd like at Oxbow Blending & Bottling?
The verified dress code is casual, so plan for a low-formality Portland stop rather than a dressy night out. Specific crowd details are not verified here.
Is Oxbow Blending & Bottling open late?
It is open until 10 PM on Friday and Saturday, until 9 PM Tuesday through Thursday, and until 7 PM on Monday and Sunday.
Does Oxbow Blending & Bottling have happy hour deals?
Happy hour details are not verified here. Check the venue's official channels for the latest information before planning around any promotion.
What's the best time to go to Oxbow Blending & Bottling?
Use the posted hours to plan your visit: 12–7 PM Monday and Sunday, 12–9 PM Tuesday through Thursday, and 12–10 PM Friday and Saturday.
Location
49 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101
Portland, United States
Compare Oxbow Blending & Bottling
| Venue | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Oxbow Blending & Bottling | Easy |
| Terlingua | Unknown |
| Maine & Loire | Unknown |
| The End of Portland Maine | Unknown |
| The Shop by Island Creek Oysters | Unknown |
| Après | Unknown |
How Oxbow Blending & Bottling compares with nearby options at a similar price tier.
Also Consider
- Terlingua, Notable alternative
- Maine & Loire, Notable alternative
- The End of Portland Maine, Notable alternative
- The Shop by Island Creek Oysters, Notable alternative
- Après, Notable alternative
How it compares in Portland
Oxbow Blending & Bottling is the easier, more casual choice when the group wants a beer-led stop without building the whole night around a reservation. Terlingua is the better call when food is central to the plan, while Maine & Loire is the sharper pick for a wine-focused visit.
For atmosphere, choose The End of Portland Maine when the night calls for a more bar-forward destination, and choose The Shop by Island Creek Oysters when oysters and seafood are the point. Oxbow is more useful as a flexible stop in between plans than as the main event.
Après is the cleaner cross-shop for a polished drinks stop, especially if the group wants a different mood from beer. Oxbow wins on ease and low-pressure timing; the peers win when the night needs a stronger food, wine, seafood, or cocktail identity.
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