West End Portland

historic west · 04102

The West End is downtown's quieter sibling - same peninsula, fewer cruise wakes. Brick row houses, Victorian bones, sidewalks shaded by trees that predate most of the restaurants. The dining is small and considered rather than splashy, which suits a second or third date better than a first. Walkable to the Old Port without being of it, which is the whole point. The tradeoff is less to do if the conversation stalls, and parking is the usual peninsula tax. Best for couples who already like each other and want to keep talking without a soundtrack of someone else's bachelorette weekend.

4,473

singles 22–50

47%

male

$47,850

median income

$1,543

median rent

The data

West End Portland by the numbers

West End Portland runs female-leaning, about 47% men to 53% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in West End Portland is about $47,900.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Maine registers voters by party, and Cumberland County is about 45% Democratic to 22% Republican, with 30% Unenrolled - the most Democratic county in Maine.
● Verified · Maine Secretary of State, March 2026
The median renter in West End Portland pays about $1,540 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 4,500 West End Portland residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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21 spots across West End Portland

West End Portland
Activity
Portland Museum of Art
Art museum★ 4.6 · 2,263
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
7 Congress Sq, Portland, ME 04101
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 2,263 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Portland Museum of Art.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 6 PM
Tue10 AM to 6 PM
Wed10 AM to 6 PM
Thu10 AM to 6 PM
Fri10 AM to 8 PM
Sat10 AM to 6 PM
Sun10 AM to 6 PM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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West End Portland
Dining
The Westin Portland Harborview
Hotel$$$$★ 4.2 · 1,930
LGBTQ+ friendly
West End Portland
Dining
Central Provisions
Small plates restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,758
West End Portland
Drinks
Blyth & Burrows
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 1,658
West End Portland
Drinks
Bramhall
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.5 · 776
West End Portland
Dining
Chaval Maine
Spanish restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 734
West End Portland
Cafés
Coffee By Design
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.6 · 711
West End Portland
Drinks
Ruski's Tavern
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 669
West End Portland
Activity
The Escape Room
Escape room center★ 4.7 · 495
Wheelchair access
Find it
The Escape Room, 492 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 495 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Escape Room.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed12 to 8:15 PM
Thu12 to 8:15 PM
Fri12 to 9:45 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 7:45 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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West End Portland
Drinks
Top of the East
Lounge bar★ 4.2 · 472
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
157 High St, Portland, ME 04101
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 472 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Top of the East.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 to 9 PM
Tue4 to 11 PM
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4 to 11 PM
Fri4 PM to 12 AM
Sat4 PM to 12 AM
Sun2 to 9 PM
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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West End Portland
Activity
Blue Portland Maine
Live music venue★ 4.5 · 329
Wheelchair access
Find it
650 Congress St # A, Portland, ME 04101
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 329 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Blue Portland Maine.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 PM to 12 AM
Wed5 PM to 12 AM
Thu5 PM to 12 AM
Fri5 PM to 12 AM
Sat5 PM to 12 AM
SunClosed
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Site Maps
West End Portland
Drinks
The Continental
Pub$$$$★ 4.8 · 324
West End Portland
Activity
One Longfellow Square
Live music venue★ 4.7 · 316
Wheelchair access
Find it
181 State St, Portland, ME 04101
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 316 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at One Longfellow Square.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 3 PM
Tue12 to 3 PM
Wed12 to 3 PM
Thu12 to 3 PM
Fri2 to 4 PM
Sat12 to 3 PM
Sun12 to 3 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
West End Portland
Cafés
Ugly duckling Maine
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.4 · 307
West End Portland
Cafés
Smalls
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.7 · 303
West End Portland
Cafés
Zephyr Ice
Dessert shop★ 5 · 303
Find it
129 Spring St, Portland, ME 04101
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 303 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Zephyr Ice.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed3 to 9 PM
Thu3 to 9 PM
Fri3 to 9 PM
Sat2 to 9 PM
Sun1 to 6 PM
Dining
In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout
Contact
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West End Portland
Dining
Ocotillo
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 294
West End Portland
Dining
Wayside Tavern
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 236
West End Portland
Dining
Keg and Kraken
Thai restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 232
West End Portland
Activity
SPACE Gallery
Art gallery★ 4.8 · 190
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
534-538 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 190 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at SPACE Gallery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu12 to 6 PM
Fri12 to 6 PM
Sat12 to 4 PM
SunClosed
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
West End Portland
Drinks
Bread and Olive
Bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 52
Find it
935 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 52 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bread and Olive.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 11 PM
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4 to 11 PM
Fri4 to 11 PM
Sat4 to 11 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Contact
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West End Portland

West End Portland by the numbers

Local date spots

Portland Museum of Art

The Westin Portland Harborview

Central Provisions

Blyth & Burrows

Bramhall

Chaval Maine

Coffee By Design

Ruski's Tavern

The Escape Room

Top of the East

Blue Portland Maine

The Continental

One Longfellow Square

Ugly duckling Maine

Smalls

Zephyr Ice

Ocotillo

Wayside Tavern

Keg and Kraken

SPACE Gallery

Bread and Olive

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