Exterior of Basement Pub bar

Basement Pub

Portland


This dark, cozy little neighborhood pub beneath a pretty white house serves craft beer and cider in imperial pints at happy hour, plus cheap beer and booze at all hours, and there's homemade Indian curry on the menu. A heated outdoor patio doubles the seating capacity. Bonuses: board games, pinball and trivia nights.


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