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Brian Boru


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3.5 of 5 stars 22 ratings
22 ratings
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#115 of 327 restaurants in Portland
  • Cuisines: Barbecue, Delicatessen, Hamburgers, Irish, Mediterranean, Continental
  • Address: 57 Center St, Portland, ME 04101
  • Phone:  207-780-1506

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5 of 5 stars
Wintertraveler   4 contributions
CT
Aug 31, 2009

I went there recently on a Sat night after going to about 5 other bars in Portland. This place felt like home! Good band, nice mix of people, friendly bartenders. The place was packed by the end of the night. I'll definitely go again the next time I'm in Portland. If you go, ask Sean the bartender to make you... more

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2 of 5 stars
cpstk08   4 contributions
Portsmouth, NH
Jul 6, 2008
2
people found this review helpful

I recently went to Brian Boru's after work with some coworkers. I arrived a few minutes after everyone else and was greeted pleasantly by the doorman. I found my friends upstairs. They were sitting at a table in the moderately filled bar...around 11 at night. My friends directed me to the bartender and told me they started a tab. Well,... more

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3 of 5 stars
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May 31, 2008

Good burgers and good beer. But it gets crowded. better places in Portland to hangout. more

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5 of 5 stars
foodforthought48   1 contribution
New York
Mar 9, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Was in Portland in February looking for a place to have lunch. Couldn't miss the brilliant red building that stands out on a drab winter's day and decided to take a chance. What a find! The menu had so many choices it was really hard to decide. I had a very generous Pennsylvania Dutch brisket sandwich...openfaced with mashed potatos and... more

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1 of 5 stars
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Feb 26, 2008

if your 21 good spot during the summer with good live bands and such.... more

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3 of 5 stars
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Dec 14, 2007
1
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Good ear-splitting fun. People always seem to be laughing here. Try the stew. more

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3 of 5 stars
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Nov 10, 2007

Pretty decent scene. One of Portland top 5 bars IMO. didn't get any food though. more

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2 of 5 stars
Maine-ah   23 contributions
Maine
Jul 31, 2007
1
person found this review helpful

Where this is rated as the #2 restaurant in Portland, I figure I'd better let folks know what it is! It's a fun and convenient place for folks who work downtown to gather for Happy Hour. Yes, they serve food, but that's hardly why people go there. more

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5 of 5 stars
saintmickey   1 contribution
Atlanta
Aug 14, 2006
5
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I hope there is a picture of Fergus on the wall behind the bar. Love this place. SaintMickey more

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5 of 5 stars
johnthechef   16 contributions
United Kingdom
Jun 26, 2006
5
people found this review helpful

On a quiet Sunday night in the middle of April with the rest of Downtown Portland seemingly in a state of hibernation I pretty much literally stumbled across this Irish-themed bar and upon entering was instantly at home. This is my sorta bar, unfussy decor, (though probably carefully designed to lok that way!) good Guinness, excellent friendly service and a... more

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Brian Boru Address

57 Center St, Portland, ME 04101
Tel: 207-780-1506
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.