"The captain of HMS Boxer, Commander Samuel Blyth, was killed early in the action by a cannonball; had he lived he might have defended his ship more desperately, but it is not probable with more success. It was his fate now to receive like courtesy at the hands of his enemy. His remains, in company with those of the brave Lieutenant William Burrows, were brought to Portland, where they were interred with military honours in Eastern Cemetery. It was a striking and affecting sight, to behold two gallant commanders, who had lately been arrayed in deadly hostility against each other, descending into one quiet grave, there to mingle their dust peacefully together."
Had an amazing snack and a couple drinks. Loved the atmosphere. They have a great cocktail program and the grilled oysters were to die for. Highly recommend stopping in if you are ever in the area.
There are 3 different spaces within the bar. We were walked back to the “speakeasy” part and the experience was amazing. Place is always packed, for good reasons! If you’re a cocktail person, this is a MUST.
Very nice restaurant which has a great cocktail menu. Egg white whiskey sours were perfect. The deviled eggs we're right on the mark, the lobster roll was just okay. Oysters spot on, recommend!
Blyth & Burrows delivered across the board. The charcuterie was the perfect size and packed with house-made local treats cheeses, meats, chutneys, relishes, and pickles. We added oysters and hung out in the speakeasy portion where the mixologist nailed every cocktail. Great weekend crowd and an excellent vibe. Would gladly return.
Blyth & Burrows is hands down one of the best spots in Portland for oysters and cocktails! Their $1 oyster night every Wednesday is such a steal — always super fresh and perfectly shucked. The vibe here is classy but still laid-back, with some of the best cocktails you’ll find in the city.
If you’re into oysters, good drinks, and a cozy Portland atmosphere, this place is an absolute must. Always a great time here!
Would come back to Portland just for this bar! We went twice in two days—just couldn't get enough of their inventive cocktails. Their clarified stuff is a must. Our favorites were the HMS boxer, the tom yum punch, the capesized, big in Japan, and the hefeweizen. Also try the milk and cookies!
