A LITTLE GRITTY HISTORY Since 1988, Gritty McDuff’s has been creating fine, handcrafted ales and traditional pub fare. From our humble beginnings as a small brew pub in Portland’s Old Port, we’ve grown to become the brew pub of choice for Mainers and folks “from away”...
396 Fore St (at Exchange St) Portland , ME 04101 United States
Credit Cards | Yes (incl. American Express) |
Wi-Fi | No |
Outdoor Seating | No |
Music | Live Music |
Menus | Brunch |
Drinks | Beer, Full Bar |
One of the oldest breweries in Maine. Always better on draught than in the bottle. Often there are cask choices, too. Worth a stop especially for the history.
I like this place. It has that true Portland feel. The food is descent and the atmosphere is great but the beer is always flat. The bartender even said that's the way it always is.
Good local beer . We always stop here when we're in Portland. They have a mug club if you're a local and I am partial to the copper bar top as far as aesthetics go.
The legend. First came in here 34 years ago. Some girl came in, knew nothing, ordered... Bud Light . Yes, I laughed at you. Ryan great, Molly is ace, meatloaf terrific. Leave babies at home.
Brilliant! Triangle-shaped crayons for kids ensure they don't roll off the table
Build your own Burger .? Why, yes please! Cajun,Bacon,Black Fly Stout BBQ Sauce ,fried jalapeños , with some pepper jack ! And you have Portlands Best Burger !
The burger was great; I usually get the fish and chips which is excellent. Service is usually great-this time, not so much. Would still recommend!
Great old fashion ‘the ol’88’ and seafood chowder and I’m an original Mainer now Texan.
Pretty good bar food for the price. There's a back patio with a few tables that's dog friendly . So that's always a plus.
Great space. Try the stout . It's tasty
Needless to say the beer is great. But the barbecue and wings are also great.
Made The Daily Meal 's list of the top 10 best buffalo wings in the U.S.! Gritty’s wings can be ordered in three styles: Buffalo, BBQ , and extra hot. Read more
We dare you to try all their great varieties of beer , brewed right downstairs!
Highly suggest the Mac and cheese with grilled chicken get a side of buffalo sauce mix it in and thank me later
The Mac and Cheese was fantastic!
Great atmosphere. Lunch was good and the service was great.
Stop by Gritty's for some great pub food and a delicious X-mas Ale !
I love brew pubs but I don't like frat boys. The staff was great, the beer was good, but the crowd was a bit testosterone driven to feel comfortable . Read more
Bacon and broccoli chips . I know it sounds crazy, but this just might be the best dish in Portland.
Bison burger and sweet potato puffs were awesome. Wish the IPA was a bit colder.
The chipotle cinnamon wings were awesome.
Jerks of Grass were great. The girl singer has a great voice and there's some very good fiddling. But tell the management to put a spotlight on you guys!
Good spot for a beer or two with a group...
Draft beer selection is great
The chicken stacker is amazing, get it with bbq sauce .
Local Brew , Good pub food - go there!
Great beer , good food, pet friendly
Excellent mac&cheese and wings !
Grittys is the place for local craft beer in Maine!
The Lobster Poutine is worth a flight to PWM.
Black fly stout and the chowder were amazing
Try the pulled pork sweet potato fries ! So good with maple sour cream .
They have mugs for the popular folk who come to drink like the old brew houses. Grilled Ham Cheese and Bacon Mmmm
Get the Lobster Poutines while its in season
Awesome beers , Halloween Ale is worth the drive from Lowell and great chili !
Awesome interior for Pub Ambiance!
Downstairs bar is so cozy ! I love it
Pulled pork is tasty!
The spicy wings are a must have!
The Oatmeal Stout is a great, full-flavored choice.
The beer really isn't all that good, but at least they carry Honey Maker Blueberry Mead ! Yum!
Decent beer , good wings . Mac and cheese tastes very much homemade (not very cheesy).. yet they have fried jalapenos on top which made it OK.
The fried haddock sandwich is so good.
Nothing. Avoid the one in Freeport as well . At least in Freeport we had better service. The beer was awful in both places. Before I knew what good beer was it would have still sucked.
IPA here is tasty!!
Dog friendly outdoor seating
Use the men's restrooms . They are straight out of vintage 21 Jump Street.
Ask Julie for extra cherries ! Tell her Luc and Jacques said so!
Xmas ale ! Impressive
great fish sandwich
Bear, the tour guide, is awesome. Great tour and tasting. --And all the staff is friendly and accommodating. - Ryan Warner
The tour is a must! You get sampling’s along the way and then you can relax in the outdoor seating area with a food truck. Definitely try some of the “brewery-only” beers they offer. - Ryan V.
One of the best in Maine. Amazing kombucha too! - Jennifer R
Awesome beer list...incredible beer garden! Great spot to soak up some suds and sun! - Jeff Snyder
cant speak for 2013, but i went here any time i could before i moved in 2010. The crowd that came in was cool and accepting and the bartenders awesome friendly and hot, the games nice, the patio warm! - D B