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Wine Bars·Downtown·Portland, ME

Twelve

★4.8Google rating(717 reviews)
Twelve
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Known For

Tasting-menu format that reframes wine as a full experience

Twelve earns its moody atmosphere through restraint — muted tones, vintage interior accents, and a tasting-menu format that turns wine into something you actually pay attention to. Every detail photographs well without pandering.

🕐Best time to visit: When you have nowhere to be until midnight

115 Thames St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Our Take

Twelve brings a thoughtful, photo-worthy moodiness to its space alongside a wine program that feels genuinely considered rather than ornamental. Strong ratings across nearly 700 reviews confirm this is a reliably excellent night out, landing it firmly in solid charming territory.

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Location

Downtown

115 Thames St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

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