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Must be 21 to enter Bar. Walk In’s Welcome – Created in the spirit of the hardworking ice harvesters who converged on the frozen Kennebec River each winter, The Independent Ice Co. is a bar specializing in fine whiskeys, from around the world and around the corner. Come in and learn about our favorite spirits, try our selection of Maine ales, and enjoy our food offerings. Whether you take your drink with ice, or prefer it neat, you’ll be at home here.
Classic gastropub offering full meals & small plates, plus a sizable selection of cocktails.
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Address: 52 Wharf St, Portland, ME 04101
Phone: (207) 956-7150
Website: http://independentice.com/
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Tommy Justice
My wife and I visited here a few years ago and really enjoyed the Independent Ice company. We came back this week and it was even better than the first time. The staff is exceptional, truly knowledgeable, and they make you feel like family when you’re there. The selection of whiskey is absolutely amazing and the knowledge they have about each whiskey is also incredible. The food is excellent also. All the way around, an amazing experience. This business will always be a favorite of ours.
… moreLydia Crespo
We arrived late in Portland and were looking for a nightcap. Happened on this place and we were so glad we walked in.
Fantastic drinks, I had the smoky Manhattan, but all our drinks were perfection.
Wonderful and attentive service, our waiter was amazing.
Great atmosphere. Very sophisticated, no rowdy crowd. This looks to be one of the few nice places that is open past 10 pm on a Sunday.
Would come back here anytime!
We didn’t eat anything here as we had gotten food earlier on the road, so I can’t comment on the food.
… moreFantastic drinks, I had the smoky Manhattan, but all our drinks were perfection.
Wonderful and attentive service, our waiter was amazing.
Great atmosphere. Very sophisticated, no rowdy crowd. This looks to be one of the few nice places that is open past 10 pm on a Sunday.
Would come back here anytime!
We didn’t eat anything here as we had gotten food earlier on the road, so I can’t comment on the food.
Katy Oian
Browsing the cobblestone alley before setting our sights on this place. At first it was because their outdoor seating looked inviting, but later it was because their simple menu seemed perfect for a drink & a snack.
We were the first customers to be seated outdoors, as they were just opening up at 4pm. It quickly filled up soon after.
The waiter was super attentive and friendly, informative too as he was telling us the exact farm from where they sourced the honey.
The twisted mule was strong but firm (if that’s even the right word to describe a drink?). Husband quickly got to his happy place.
The board was fantastic. The honey and cheese and grapes and bread combination surprisingly worked really well. And they gave you fat chunks of it too… to remind you to gobble up the finer things in life. Definitely give this place a try if you are looking for a well made drink.
… moreWe were the first customers to be seated outdoors, as they were just opening up at 4pm. It quickly filled up soon after.
The waiter was super attentive and friendly, informative too as he was telling us the exact farm from where they sourced the honey.
The twisted mule was strong but firm (if that’s even the right word to describe a drink?). Husband quickly got to his happy place.
The board was fantastic. The honey and cheese and grapes and bread combination surprisingly worked really well. And they gave you fat chunks of it too… to remind you to gobble up the finer things in life. Definitely give this place a try if you are looking for a well made drink.
Wil Snodgrass
Outstanding! Went for the Bourbon Whiskey Selection (5 pages!). Tried a flight and the bar person brought the flight and each bottle on the flight and walked us through each Bourbon. Same with the singles!
Then we snacked our way through our visit with some of the best home-made pimento cheese and crackers and charcuterie. Topped the exquisite visit with their Bread Pudding.
… moreThen we snacked our way through our visit with some of the best home-made pimento cheese and crackers and charcuterie. Topped the exquisite visit with their Bread Pudding.
Stephen Harlan (Gogostevie)
Remember that line from Coleridge’s “Rime of the Ancient Mariner”: “Water, water, every where, Nor any drop to drink”? Well, Independent Ice is totally the same, but it’s bourbon and whiskey everywhere and you actually can drink it. Not all at once, obvs, because your liver would want to shoot you with a crossbow as if you were a tipsy albatross. You get the idea, though. They’ve got a lot of bourbon. Go for a Mainer flight.
The staff is super friendly and knows what’s what from whiskey. Small plates available.
… moreThe staff is super friendly and knows what’s what from whiskey. Small plates available.
Tim Parsons
A wonderful place, great staff working very hard on a busy street. Good selection of bourbon, I’m a snitch person and want disappointed. Food good, clearly more pub food than fine dining but you won’t be disappointed.
… morechrista hinkein
This was our first restaurant we got to enjoy in Portland! Food was very good. We got the steak with fries and the lobster cheese tortellini and finished it all. The bread pudding was so good we almost went back for that another night. Highly recommend. The bartender made our time there very memorable as he took his time describing each bourbon in the flight, despite being very busy. My fiance loves bourbon and he was able to try things other restaurants wouldn’t dream of having. Great experience!
… moreJ
Chill place for happy hour. Seems like it would be a good date spot, I got the charcuterie and an espresso martini and they were both great!
… moreMisty Nunes
What a nice surprise! Fun drinks and you have to try the whipped ricotta! The banana bread Old Fashion was amazing!!
… moreVictor Joly
Honestly, I don’t even like whiskey and went because a friend loves it but I loved the place! Beautiful bar, super welcoming staff, got a whiskey cocktail that I actually really enjoyed and the food was delicious. We will definitely be back!
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