Gritty McDuffs Brewing Company

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”...

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  • Phone

    (207) 772-2739

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    grittys.com

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  • Type

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Address

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

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Carla Jean

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.

Derek Platow

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.

Adelyn

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 Turtle

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.

Eric Andersen

Brilliant! Triangle-shaped crayons for kids ensure they don't roll off the table

Jay Marineau ™

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 !

Vinnie Lupoli

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!

Bourbon Guy

Great old fashion ‘the ol’88’ and seafood chowder and I’m an original Mainer now Texan.

Tara Moser

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.

Joe Connors

Great space. Try the stout . It's tasty

Mike Callahan

Needless to say the beer is great. But the barbecue and wings are also great.

The Daily Meal

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

Portland Old Port

We dare you to try all their great varieties of beer , brewed right downstairs!

Nathan Dwyer

Highly suggest the Mac and cheese with grilled chicken get a side of buffalo sauce mix it in and thank me later

Brent Gatewood

The Mac and Cheese was fantastic!

April Ladish

Great atmosphere. Lunch was good and the service was great.

Maine Foodie Tours

Stop by Gritty's for some great pub food and a delicious X-mas Ale !

Stephen Calebro

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

Alec Jankowski

Bacon and broccoli chips . I know it sounds crazy, but this just might be the best dish in Portland.

Mark

Bison burger and sweet potato puffs were awesome. Wish the IPA was a bit colder.

Matt

The chipotle cinnamon wings were awesome.

Mimi Andelman

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!

Clarence Bennett

Good spot for a beer or two with a group...

Conrad Jellison

Draft beer selection is great

Christine Wilson

The chicken stacker is amazing, get it with bbq sauce .

Brent Gatewood

Local Brew , Good pub food - go there!

Darryl Wancour

Great beer , good food, pet friendly

Tiina Rajasalo

Excellent mac&cheese and wings !

Benjamin Moore

Grittys is the place for local craft beer in Maine!

Bill Flagstaff

The Lobster Poutine is worth a flight to PWM.

Ashley T

Black fly stout and the chowder were amazing

Simon Lindquist

Try the pulled pork sweet potato fries ! So good with maple sour cream .

Danielle F

They have mugs for the popular folk who come to drink like the old brew houses. Grilled Ham Cheese and Bacon Mmmm

Nicholas Glass

Get the Lobster Poutines while its in season

Rich Williams

Awesome beers , Halloween Ale is worth the drive from Lowell and great chili !

Stephen Hogan

Awesome interior for Pub Ambiance!

Holly Brown

Downstairs bar is so cozy ! I love it

Donna

Pulled pork is tasty!

Katie Kenney

The spicy wings are a must have!

Jake Smith

The Oatmeal Stout is a great, full-flavored choice.

VVineygirl

The beer really isn't all that good, but at least they carry Honey Maker Blueberry Mead ! Yum!

Renee G

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.

Emy Veeser

The fried haddock sandwich is so good.

Colin McGuinness

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.

Corey Glaude

IPA here is tasty!!

☕Sarah????????

Dog friendly outdoor seating

Jeffrey Hipp

Use the men's restrooms . They are straight out of vintage 21 Jump Street.

Michelle Puglionesi

Ask Julie for extra cherries ! Tell her Luc and Jacques said so!

Agnes Shin

Xmas ale ! Impressive

Maxwell Zaleski

great fish sandwich

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