Travel Reference
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Gritty McDuff 'sBrewpub
, 396 Fore Street, Portland, and Lower Main
Street, Freeport. McDuff 's Best Bitter, Portland Head Light Pale Ale,
Black Fly Stout, Lion's Pride Brown Ale and Sebago Light Ale. Many sea-
sonal brews. Boasts of being Maine's first brewpub. Often voted best of
Portland in annual surveys. The establishment offers traditional pub
food. The gift shop, which its owners like to refer to as a “brewtique,” is
open Thursday-Monday (half-days on Sunday).
772-2739 (Portland),
865-4321 (Freeport).
Al Diamon Headquarters
Gritty McDuff 's is the official headquarters of news columnist
and television commentator Al Diamon. Look for this bearded
curmudgeon at the end of the bar. It is okay to feed him, just keep
your hands away from his mouth.
Shipyard Brewing Company
, 86 Newbury Street. Shipyard Export
Ale, Old Thumper Extra Special Ale, Blue Fin Stout, Goat Island Ale,
Shipyard Brown Ale, Chamberlain Pale Ale, Mystic Seaport Ale. Many
seasonal brews. Afternoon tours daily. Gift shop open daily in summer.
Other times call ahead.
761-0807.
Stone Coast Brewing Company
, 14 York Street. An offshoot of the
Sunday River Brewing Company's founders, this establishment offers
brew, music, and billiard tables. Brews include Cannery Kolsch, 420 IPA,
Stone Coast Sessions, J.B. Brown Ale and Stone Coast Stout. Food in-
cludes Cajun entrées, seafood, sandwiches and appetizers.
Kennebunk
Federal Jack's Restaurant and Brewpub
, Western Avenue. All Ship-
yard brews on tap. Prelude Ale offered for Prelude Weekend in December.
Menu includes seafood and traditional pub fare. Call for tour times. Gift
shop in same complex.
967-4322.
B&Bs, Hotels & Motels
Price Scale
All rates are based on double occupancy.
Inexpensive .................................Under $65
Moderate ....................................$66-$100
Expensive ..................................Above $100
