The Continental
Portland, ME · British restaurant
- Address
- The Continental, 170 Brighton Ave, Portland, ME 04102
- Website
- www.thecontinentalportland.com
- Status
- Open · Closes 12 AM
The Continental is a restaurant located in Portland, ME. It is one of 393 restaurants listed in Portland. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Portland city average of 4.4 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.
About The Continental
A laid-back neighborhood pub serving European fare.
Hours
| Friday | 12 PM– |
Customer Reviews
This is a great British/ Irish Style Pub with a modern twist! They have the best happy hour in ALL OF PORTLAND! Everyday 3-5pm & 9-Midnight! This is a place respected by locals! It’s not somewhere to go take your insta bathroom selfies, this is a place to have good affordable food and beverages! Love this pub!
Ive been here twice and thought I should review the place. It seems like it should be more expensive than it is. There's a good size beer list. Smaller menu but it won't disappoint. Scotch eggs are great. The pub salad was great and the cooks take pride in their work. I got the vegetable curry with chicken. Im waiting on that now. There was a live band playing traditional Irish music last time. That was great. This time its quiet but enjoyable. Im excited to come here again. Im in town on work and will definitely come back. Good food, good beer, good prices, good service. Great place! Highly recommend.
I absolutely love the decor, the giant Western Facing panoramic glass at the front of the restaurant, and views to the bar and kitchen from almost any seat. We felt waited on very well. Cant emphasize how nice the folks are that work there. Bibb salad dressing has the most unique and rewarding flavor. French onion soup was delish and bangers and mashed out performed. Gave 5 stars on food and would like to see a few additional options on the menu but not a complaint. Bloody Marys were below market price and above market flavor! Enjoyed it here tremendously!
If you’re looking for a night dipped in moonlight and stirred with a little enchantment, look no further than The Continental — and most importantly, find Mike behind the bar. Mike isn’t just a bartender; he’s a vibe curator, and somehow part wizard. From the moment he greeted me with that warm, mischievous smile, the night took on a kind of sparkle you can’t quite put into words. He knew exactly what we wanted— it was like he read our spirits as well as he served them. Every offering was a masterpiece, balanced and magical, and every interaction left me feeling seen, celebrated, and just a little bit lighter. The view from the window is unreal — stars overhead, city lights twinkling below, trains passing by and laughter echoing through the breeze — but it was Mike who truly made it unfo
First time in.. the Drinks and dinner were good. Curry fries were super yummy. We had to ask for silverware . The two bartenders were annoyed they had customers. No personality. No smile. In fact the male was straight up rude. Not to mention the glass of wine was barely 3 oz. They were crushing ice with a mallet that was super loud and annoying. I would expect more from a place like this. If you can’t fake it don’t work in the service industry.
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