"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."
Wednesday Dollar oysters and Dollar 50 Shrimp! Shrimp were big and tasty! Great deal. Service was great. Had about 15 min wait to get in around 5:45 pm. Hostess very nice. Waitress spot on. Atmosphere very very loud since the place was packed and got seated at a little bar with the entrance to the loo where people were bumping into us whole time.
Cannot speak highly enough of the service here. Absolutely phenomenal staff! The creativity in the cocktails and small plates also standout above the rest! Truly a cozy speakeasy vibe throughout. We were sat at the upstairs bar and did not feel pushed away in the slightest. We are visiting and did not grab the name of our bartender but she was absolutely phenomenal and made the experience both personal and perfect!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for recognizing and commenting on our service. It means a lot. We take so much pride in that and will relay your words to our crew.
This bar offers a very cool feel while having some of the most unique drinks I've ever tasted. One of the drinks included a banana cold foam floating on top of a delicious cocktail and when mixed together offered great flavors. The staff were really friendly and very attentive. Highly recommend!
Came back to the place where it all started—where I first met my wife—and it still hits just the same. The ambiance is on point, the drinks never miss, and those $1 oysters on Wednesdays are a steal. Shoutout to our server Taylor for making the night even better. Definitely a spot that never disappoints.
Blyth and Burrows is by far my favorite cocktail bar in Maine thus far. Incredible drinks, immaculate vibes, and excellent service, I love bringing in friends to see the gorgeous decor and try the Five Second Frenchie.
Came to Portland for our honeymoon and we stopped into Blyth and Burrow twice. The first night we ordered a “Blyth to Brazil” and a “West Coast IPA” both were fantastic (although we forgot to snap a picture). The drinks were perfect for a pre and/or post dinner cocktail. We decided to stop in again on our last night and wanted to try something different. We ordered a “Hefeweizen” and “Big in Japan”. Very refreshing! Would definitely come back if we were lucky enough to visit again!
Had an amazing birthday celebration here! A huge thank you to the manager, Meg, for going above and beyond to help me reserve the parlor and make everything run smoothly. The space was perfect, the atmosphere was lively and welcoming, and our whole group had a fantastic time. If you’re in the Portland area and looking for a great spot to host a party or special event, I highly recommend this place!
