About Novare Res Bier Cafe
Novare Res Bier Cafe is a beer bar tucked off the street in Portland's Old Port District. Its website counts 33+ taps and 170+ bottles. More people have reviewed Novare Res on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Portland on this site.
The name means to start a revolution in Latin. Eric and Julie Michaud opened it in 2008 after tracking down great beer in Japan, the U.K., Spain, Italy, Belgium and Germany. The site says the goal is to be a good beer bar.
It borrows from many beer cultures. There is cask ale and British bottles, beech wood tables and bar tops like those in Franconia, and German biers. The list leans heavily toward Belgian-style biere, each poured in its own glass.
Food is a simple menu built around meats and cheeses. A large outdoor patio sits on the parking lot side. The owners call it a family establishment, and babies are welcome to sit on the bar in their carriers.
From Novare Res's own website and its Google listing, read October 6, 2026.
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- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Questions people ask
How do I find Novare Res?
Enter through the alleyway at 50 Exchange Street, between Middle Street and Fore Street, at the Key Bank sign. Novare Res is on the north side of the parking lot.
Can I bring my dog?
No. The website says no dogs are allowed, except service dogs.
Is there food?
Yes. The kitchen serves a simple menu highlighting meats and cheeses, and it stays open to 11pm daily.
Can I bring a large group?
Yes. The website has a large party reservation form.
Which breweries are close by?
Portland Mash TUN and Gritty McDuff's Brew Pub are both 0.1 miles away. Portland Explorer Tours and Camp Pennant are both 0.2 miles away.
Answers come from Novare Res's website and its Google listing, read October 6, 2026.
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Before you visit Novare Res
Look for the alleyway at 50 Exchange Street, not a storefront on the street. Google describes the bar as hidden off the street, so the Key Bank sign is your landmark.
Check novareresbiercafe.com for the draught list, the bottle list and the food menu before you go. For daily changes to hours, the site points to its Instagram and Facebook. Friday and Saturday nights run later than the rest of the week.
Portland Mash TUN and Gritty McDuff's Brew Pub are both 0.1 miles away. Portland Explorer Tours and Camp Pennant are both 0.2 miles away.