19 of Portland’s Oldest Bars and Restaurants That Have Stood The Test of Time
For the last decade or so, tourism in Portland, Maine has grown thanks to a burgeoning scene that involves everything from craft beer to a growing list of unique and upscale dining/drinking options. Portland's Old Port, which just a couple decades ago was considered seedy and dangerous, has flourished into a foodie destination where people from all over the globe flock to.
Became it became a true foodie destination, restaurants and bars in Portland were still serving up delicious and memorable food/drinks. Many of the businesses that laid the foundation for what the Portland food scene is today were started a century (or more) ago. It's time to a take a stroll down memory lane at some of the oldest bars, restaurants, ice cream shops and more in Portland.