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Dark, basement speakeasy with inventive comfort food, local beers & an extensive bourbon & rum list.
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Address: 769 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102
Website: http://www.bramhallme.com/
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Reviews
Andrea Harris
I’ve been coming here for more than 20 years. I had the worst experience this evening. The bartenders were inattentive and spent more time talking amongst themselves than tending to the patrons. When my friend and I ordered drinks, we waited close to 15 minutes for one of them to be made. We finally said to forget it and asked for the bill I was not about to tip the staff for such horrible service. Your short, stalky bartender had the nerve to ask why we didn’t tip. When we told her that one of our drinks was forgotten, we received no apology. Instead we got attitude!! Really!? Your bartenders need some customer service training. Quite frankly, they were all rude, dismissive and gave off a very unwelcomimg vibe. Completely disappointed.
… moreA Brady
All brick walls in the basement and what appears to be an old hotel. With the charm of a old speakeasy, the sling delicious cocktails. Food was on the smaller portion side, but tasty. Burgers come with a salad but you can upgrade to a couple different options of fries for a modest price of $2-4. But you only get a couple fries that was my only complaint w the food. I also have to agree that the service was lackluster and a little disappointing. The person that served us was unfriendly, curt, and almost rude. The bar wasn’t busy and yet it took a very long time to get our drinks. This was mostly disappointing because I saw her just standing around. Might give it another try
… moreDaniel Dahlhausen
Super super cool joint. It’s a real hole in the wall.
The vibes are good and the music is excellent.
I got there around 10 PM for food and they said because of a kitchen staff shortage, the only food they can do is a smash burger and fries, which threw me off guard because the online menu says they have more options.
Thankfully, the burger was good, and the truffle fries were killer. I’d come back for sure.
… moreThe vibes are good and the music is excellent.
I got there around 10 PM for food and they said because of a kitchen staff shortage, the only food they can do is a smash burger and fries, which threw me off guard because the online menu says they have more options.
Thankfully, the burger was good, and the truffle fries were killer. I’d come back for sure.
T.
Man what happened?
Used to go here quite frequently but hadn’t been in a few years. Not sure what happened but this place kind of sucks now. The food was bland. The drinks were ok for the most part. But the service was just horrible – really passive aggressive and just weird vibes. We had to wait 20 minutes just to order our first drink and the place wasn’t even half full. Like everyone else has mentioned the music is garbage too. The one thing this place still has going is the atmosphere, it’s dark and intimate. It’s almost still worth going just for that but honestly I’ll probably just wait for a new place to go in when they inevitably close. Plenty of other options.
… moreUsed to go here quite frequently but hadn’t been in a few years. Not sure what happened but this place kind of sucks now. The food was bland. The drinks were ok for the most part. But the service was just horrible – really passive aggressive and just weird vibes. We had to wait 20 minutes just to order our first drink and the place wasn’t even half full. Like everyone else has mentioned the music is garbage too. The one thing this place still has going is the atmosphere, it’s dark and intimate. It’s almost still worth going just for that but honestly I’ll probably just wait for a new place to go in when they inevitably close. Plenty of other options.
Rachel Davis
Popped in here as it was right down the road from my Airbnb and absolutely fell in love. The atmosphere was incredible, great service, and the steak frites with the garlic butter on top was insanely good. Definitely wish this place was closer to home. Highly suggest adding this to your list of Portland’s must visits
… moreKareem Djerdjouri
Bramhall is always buzzing on Sunday evenings, and that’s largely thanks to Anna and one of the male servers.
Anna keeps the whole night running smoothly by hosting trivia with real warmth and professionalism. She gives the Portland community something genuinely fun to look forward to every Sunday, all while staying calm, relaxed, and polite.
The gentleman server deserves a lot of credit as well. He takes care of nearly every customer — especially the trivia host — and he’s constantly on the move, serving meals, checking in, and making sure people are looked after. He’s served me many times and always checks how I’m doing. Unfortunately, he ends up taking on far more responsibility than he should because his two colleagues don’t seem as engaged.
One of those co‑workers, in particular, doesn’t appear to enjoy working in the restaurant industry at all. When she interacts with customers, she often sounds irritated or annoyed. On a Sunday evening in December 2025, she seated me, and when I thanked her, she just replied with a dismissive “mmmmm,” as if I’d inconvenienced her. We all have things going on in our private lives, but that doesn’t excuse that level of coldness in a customer‑facing role.
… moreAnna keeps the whole night running smoothly by hosting trivia with real warmth and professionalism. She gives the Portland community something genuinely fun to look forward to every Sunday, all while staying calm, relaxed, and polite.
The gentleman server deserves a lot of credit as well. He takes care of nearly every customer — especially the trivia host — and he’s constantly on the move, serving meals, checking in, and making sure people are looked after. He’s served me many times and always checks how I’m doing. Unfortunately, he ends up taking on far more responsibility than he should because his two colleagues don’t seem as engaged.
One of those co‑workers, in particular, doesn’t appear to enjoy working in the restaurant industry at all. When she interacts with customers, she often sounds irritated or annoyed. On a Sunday evening in December 2025, she seated me, and when I thanked her, she just replied with a dismissive “mmmmm,” as if I’d inconvenienced her. We all have things going on in our private lives, but that doesn’t excuse that level of coldness in a customer‑facing role.
Sandy “The Boozy Foodie Lady” Anania
Step into Bramhall and be transported to a cozy, dimly lit speakeasy. The atmosphere is perfect for an intimate night out or a fun gathering with friends.
The friendly staff adds to the welcoming atmosphere, and the drink menu is impressive, featuring a wide array of bourbons and rums. Don’t miss out on their delicious burgers – a perfect complement to your favorite cocktail.
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, Bramhall offers an unforgettable escape from the ordinary.
… moreThe friendly staff adds to the welcoming atmosphere, and the drink menu is impressive, featuring a wide array of bourbons and rums. Don’t miss out on their delicious burgers – a perfect complement to your favorite cocktail.
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, Bramhall offers an unforgettable escape from the ordinary.
Robert Richardson
We live in the neighborhood — less than a ten-minute walk — and we want to love this bar. It has a great speakeasy vibe, the drinks are solid, and while the food is a bit overpriced for what it is, the menu is decent overall. The atmosphere is fun and welcoming.
But the service has been consistently disappointing. As a former server myself, I understand the job isn’t always easy — but our last two visits, including one just this past Friday night (July 11th around 9 PM), have left us genuinely frustrated.
We came in with a group of six, planning to stay for a few rounds and enjoy our night. At the start of the visit, one of our friends asked our server what kinds of whisky they had. Instead of offering any suggestions or checking, she told him to go look at the bar himself. That’s not how hospitality should work.
Later, we ordered a second round of drinks. The bar wasn’t busy, but the drinks never came. After about 25 minutes, we saw our server and asked about them — she told us they’d be right up. At that point, we just canceled the order and asked for the check.
To top it off, a 20% gratuity was automatically added because of our party size. Normally I fully support that and probably leave more — good service should be tipped well. But in this case, the service didn’t merit it, and we felt stuck.
This bar is so close to home, and we’d love to be regulars. But repeated service issues have made it hard to justify coming back.
… moreBut the service has been consistently disappointing. As a former server myself, I understand the job isn’t always easy — but our last two visits, including one just this past Friday night (July 11th around 9 PM), have left us genuinely frustrated.
We came in with a group of six, planning to stay for a few rounds and enjoy our night. At the start of the visit, one of our friends asked our server what kinds of whisky they had. Instead of offering any suggestions or checking, she told him to go look at the bar himself. That’s not how hospitality should work.
Later, we ordered a second round of drinks. The bar wasn’t busy, but the drinks never came. After about 25 minutes, we saw our server and asked about them — she told us they’d be right up. At that point, we just canceled the order and asked for the check.
To top it off, a 20% gratuity was automatically added because of our party size. Normally I fully support that and probably leave more — good service should be tipped well. But in this case, the service didn’t merit it, and we felt stuck.
This bar is so close to home, and we’d love to be regulars. But repeated service issues have made it hard to justify coming back.
Valerie Ridlon
Atmosphere was cozy and dark, I find this to be romantic and that is actually hard to find. I appreciate the speakeasy feel. Service and staff was attentive and friendly. Late night snack of Truffle fries was the perfect size for two to share. The cocktail I ordered was not something I enjoyed, not because it was bad, I went outside my comfort zone with a 50% success rate, next time! I would recommend others to try the cocktais. Given the overall experience, I give a 5,
… moreKathryn Poirier
Great ambiance. Such a fun experience. Bar tender is very attentive, even when all you get is food and water. There is an incredible selection of alcohol to choose from and a few food items. Fries are fantastic and they have super unique dips to choose from. It can get very loud when a lot of people are there but it’s definitely worth the trip. A fun outdoor area through the back too.
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