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The Thirsty Pig

4.4Google rating(1,609 reviews)
The Thirsty Pig

Known For

House-made sausages and a charcuterie board worth every bite

The Thirsty Pig is a cozy nook of a sausage-and-beer bar where the instagrammable chalkboard menus and tight quarters make it feel like everyone's in on the same good secret. Order the charcuterie board, find a garden vibes spot on the patio, and plan to stay longer than expected.

🕐Best time to visit: Rainy afternoons when the indoor coziness earns its keep

37 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Our Take

The Thirsty Pig's cozy, exposed-brick interior and garden back area create a double-act of settings that work whether you want a quiet corner or a lively night out. It's a dependable Portland standby — not a showstopper, but reliably good at what it does.

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37 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

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