The End of Portland Maine
Old Port, Portland
Bar in Portland, United States
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The End of Portland Maine is easiest to recommend as a late-night Congress Street drinks stop rather than a food-led destination. Go for a flexible second round, a casual date extension, or a small group nightcap; cross-shop more defined Portland bars if the evening needs a clearer wine, beer, oyster, or lounge focus.
About The End of Portland Maine
For The End of Portland Maine in Portland, the facts are limited but useful for planning: it is open until 1 AM every day, opens at 4 PM on most days, opens at 12 PM on Saturday, and lists a smart casual dress code. That makes it easiest to place in an evening itinerary when timing matters more than a detailed public profile.
Because no price range, cuisine, menu format, chef, awards, seating details, or service details are available here, the safest recommendation is to judge it by schedule and occasion. If your plan needs a Portland stop that stays open late, The End of Portland Maine is worth considering. If the decision depends on a specific food, drink, or budget expectation, confirm directly with the venue before building the night around it.
Use it when timing is the clearest priority
The strongest case is the schedule. The End of Portland Maine runs 4 PM–1 AM Monday through Friday, 12 PM–1 AM on Saturday, and 4 PM–1 AM on Sunday. That gives it a clear role for plans that may start later or continue after an earlier reservation elsewhere in Portland.
The smart casual dress code is also worth noting. Beyond that, the available details do not support claims about cuisine, a signature drinks program, a particular service style, or a food-led occasion. Treat it as a Portland venue to verify directly if those specifics matter to your group.
Where it fits in a Portland night out
Compared with more specifically documented choices, this is the flexible timing play. Readers building a broader itinerary should use the full Portland bars guide for alternatives, then branch into Portland restaurants, Portland hotels, Portland wineries, or Portland experiences if the plan needs more structure around the stop.
Planning details
- Location
- 229 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
- Website
- instagram.com/theendofportland
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The End of Portland Maine presents a sophisticated, modern take on cocktail culture that sits comfortably within the city's concentrated bar scene. It favors technique and provenance over gimmicks, drawing on coastal and foraged ingredients to shape focused, deliberate drinks. The writing positions the bar as part of a larger, earned hospitality identity: attentive to craft, respectful of classic bitter-spirit traditions, and fluent in contemporary methods. Guests can expect a polished, thoughtful environment where the menu reads like a tight program of well-considered cocktails rather than a long, sprawling list—an experience aimed at drinkers who prioritize depth and terroir in their glass.
Best For
This is a destination for people who treat cocktails as the evening’s main event: ideal for date nights, after-work drinks, and late-night outings. The End’s emphasis on locally sourced coastal ingredients and technique-driven preparations makes it a good fit for guests who want to linger over carefully made drinks rather than quick rounds. It slots into Portland’s dense Congress Street corridor as a go-to for those seeking a more serious drinking experience—smaller parties and couples who appreciate attentive bartending and seasonal specificity will get the most out of a visit.
Ordering Tips
Order with attention to provenance: the bar foregrounds Atlantic-coast ingredients, foraged botanicals, and seasonal produce, so ask the bartenders what’s in season. Expect cocktails that reference Scandinavian aquavit, Japanese shochu/umeshu methods, and classic American bitter traditions—so be prepared for spirit-driven, nuanced drinks rather than sugary, chart-topping signatures. If you want depth, ask about technique and sourcing; bartenders at this type of program are likely to recommend permutations on classic formats that highlight local flavor. Come with an openness to taste unusual coastal botanicals and clarified, fermented, or barrel-aged elements.
Venue details
Ambiance
Lively atmosphere with nautical decor including ship maidens and murals of dueling ships.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
Signature Pours
- The Enterprise
- Mutiny On The Bounty
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 229 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
Planning details
Location
229 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 · Directions
Also consider
If this is not the right fit
Choose Terlingua if the night needs food built in, or Oxbow Blending & Bottling if the group is happier with beer as the main event. For a quieter, bottle-focused plan, Maine & Loire is the cleaner cross-shop.
Bar context
How it compares for a Portland drinks plan
Pick The End of Portland Maine when timing matters more than a defined theme. Its 1 AM close every night makes it easier for a late round than Maine & Loire if the night is centered on wine shopping or a focused bottle conversation, and easier than The Shop by Island Creek Oysters if seafood is not the point of the evening.
For a more specific experience, choose Terlingua when food is part of the plan, Oxbow Blending & Bottling when beer is the anchor, or AC Lounge when the group wants a hotel-bar setting. The End is the lower-commitment call: useful for an easy late stop, less compelling as the only venue of the night.
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Compare The End of Portland Maine
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The End of Portland Maine | Portland | No published awards |
| Terlingua | Portland | No published awards |
| Oxbow Blending & Bottling | Portland | No published awards |
| Maine & Loire | Portland | No published awards |
| AC Lounge | Portland | No published awards |
| The Shop by Island Creek Oysters | Portland | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The End of Portland Maine open late?
Yes. The hours show The End of Portland Maine open until 1 AM Monday through Sunday. It opens at 4 PM most days and at 12 PM on Saturday.
What's the crowd like at The End of Portland Maine?
The most reliable planning details are the Portland location, late closing time, and smart casual dress code.
Does The End of Portland Maine have outdoor seating?
Is The End of Portland Maine good for a date?
It can be considered for a Portland date when the schedule and smart casual dress code fit your plans. If you need a more specific setting or service style, compare it with another option such as AC Lounge and confirm current details before going.
Is The End of Portland Maine good for groups?
What's the best time to go to The End of Portland Maine?
Use the hours to plan: Monday through Friday, 4 PM–1 AM; Saturday, 12 PM–1 AM; and Sunday, 4 PM–1 AM. The best time depends on your itinerary, but the late closing time is the clearest planning advantage.
