Munjoy Hill Tavern — Restaurant in Portland

I hate to give this a 1 star experience because it has so much going for it, but that’s truthfully what it was. We just moved 1 block from this establishment, so my wife and I were really excited to have a spot so close to us. However, the experience was terrible. The bartender was very mean to it group. First, she told us she wouldn’t serve us because she already did last call….we showed up 50 minutes before close and it was packed. Then we got like 4 bud lights, in bottles. We tipped her $3, and she lost her mind on us. Considering it was my wife’s surprise birthday party that I threw, I was not happy that the bartender was telling us not to come back because we don’t tip. First, opening a couple of bottles of beer requires almost no skill, so no I will not tip $10+ which is what she wanted. Second, you don’t tell the patron, especially one whose birthday it is, that they’re cheap and need to leave. I’ve literally never experienced this before in my life, and I bartended for years in Portland. Totally bizarre and disappointing. Do...

I was walking by this place on my way to get dinner when I noticed they were hosting trivia later that evening. Came in for a beer and ended up staying several hours for trivia and conversation. Food wasn't anything that stood out, but since this place kept me there past my planned dinner down the road it was good enough to satisfy my hunger. Place was full and got even fuller when trivia started. Was a fun night and had some great conversations with the locals. I was passing through town, and I always love it when the locals freely are curious to strike up a...

Not much better than a locally owned small speakeasy style tavern. Walk in for a drink and feel the history that is the Munjoy Hill Tavern. I think it is the best basement to have a drink in (or decent pub grub) all of Portland. Enjoy your brew and strike up a conversation with a local, this will always lead up to a good night. If you are lucky you will start talking to the owner and see what a true caring, pleasant, gracious, fun, knowledgeable, and just straight savvy pub owner is. Oh and rock the juke box! It feels like this is a must visit brew bar...