About Gritty McDuff's Brew Pub
Gritty McDuff's Brew Pub is a brewpub on Fore Street in Portland's Old Port, open since 1988. The website calls it Maine's first brewpub since the repeal of Prohibition and the state's second brewery overall. Owners Ed Stebbins and Richard Pfeffer started it as a small brewpub brewing English ales.
The room fits the history. Pull up a chair at the copper-topped bar, or sit at one of the beer hall style tables. The patio looks out on the cobblestones of Wharf Street.
Google describes a family-friendly brewpub with American food and house beer. The Portland menu runs from nachos and wings to Swedish meatballs, poutine and lobster poutine, and there is a kids menu. The beer list covers Gritty's taps, cask beers and guest taps.
Music fills the calendar. Travis James Humphrey plays on Tuesdays, and the events page lists live bands on many Saturday nights. Wednesday is trivia night from 7pm to 9pm.
From Gritty McDuff's own website and its Google listing, read October 6, 2026.
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- Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Questions people ask
Is Gritty McDuff's kid friendly?
Yes. Google describes it as a family-friendly brewpub, and the Portland menu includes a kids menu.
Is there outdoor seating?
Yes. The patio looks out on the cobblestones of Wharf Street.
Can I take beer home?
Yes. The website says Gritty's sells growlers at every location, plus 22 oz bottles at its Portland Brewtique Gift Shop.
Does Gritty's have trivia or live music?
Yes. Trivia runs Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm, and Travis James Humphrey plays Tuesdays from 6pm to 9pm. Bands play on many Saturday nights.
Which breweries are close by?
Portland Mash TUN is 0 miles away. Portland Explorer Tours, Novare Res Bier Cafe and Camp Pennant are each 0.1 miles away.
Answers come from Gritty McDuff's website and its Google listing, read October 6, 2026.
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Before you visit Gritty McDuff's
Expect a classic pub in the historic district, with a copper bar inside and a patio facing Wharf Street. Google lists a wheelchair accessible restroom.
Check grittys.com for the Portland menu, the beers on tap and the events page before you go. You can also order online for pickup or delivery.
Portland Mash TUN is 0 miles away. Portland Explorer Tours, Novare Res Bier Cafe and Camp Pennant are each 0.1 miles away. Portland Mash TUN is the closest, so it is the easiest stop to add.