- Event Overview
About
Portland ME, ME
Thanksgiving Eve
Portland, Maine has a bar scene far larger than the city’s population should support, and the night before Thanksgiving fills every room in it. The Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl runs the Old Port.
The Old Port is cobblestone streets and brick warehouses holding one of the densest drinking districts in New England. Maine’s brewing reputation means the beer is genuinely good, and the whole route is a short walk end to end.
Maine sends a lot of its young people to Boston and beyond, and they all come home for Thanksgiving. The Old Port on this night is packed with people who have not seen each other since last November.
Specials are agreed at each bar and the wristband covers every stop.
Event Detalis
Largest Pub Crawl Event
40,000+ Attendees
100+ Participating Bars
Organized Event
- What's Included
What You Get With a Pub Crawl Ticket
Pub crawls for the biggest party holidays. Choose your event and join the party in 100+ cities across the USA.
One Wristband, Every Stop
One wristband covers the door at every bar on the Portland route. No separate cover anywhere after check-in.
Welcome Drink on Arrival
Your first drink is on the ticket, handed over at the check-in table.
Drink Specials at Every Stop
Crawl-only specials at each stop, set by the venues and live all night.
Skip the Line
Priority entry at select Portland venues, which is worth real time on the busiest night of the year.
The Reunion Night
Thanksgiving Eve is the accidental reunion of the year, and a routed crawl makes it easier to find everyone.
Scan & Go Digital Map
Scan your wristband, select your city and follow the digital bar map. Visit the participating bars in any order, at your own pace.
A Route You Do Not Plan
No reservations to chase on the busiest bar night of the year.
Home Before Thursday
A full night out that still leaves Thursday morning survivable.
Participating Venues on the Pub Crawl Route
Check in at Mathew’s Pub, 133 Free St, between 8:00 PM and 12:00 AM to get your wristband. Rosie’s on Fore Street in the Old Port is a short walk downhill from check-in. Every participating bar is on the digital map you get at check-in.
Mathew’s
133 Free Street, Portland, ME 04101
Rosie’s Restaurant & Pub
330 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101
How the Pub Crawl Works
Four simple steps to join the Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl and start bar hopping.
Tickets are sold online in advance at pubcrawls.com.
7:00 PM in Portland. The address comes with your ticket confirmation.
Wristband on, drink poured, map in hand. Moving at 7:30 PM.
Scan your wristband, select your city and follow the digital map to the participating bars in any order.
Event Agendas
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Portland, ME Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl?
The Old Port on Thanksgiving Eve fills with Mainers coming home from Boston and further south. The crawl covers participating bars on one wristband with a digital route map.
Has a Portland Maine Thanksgiving Eve date been posted?
Nothing in the selector so far. Thanksgiving Eve is Wednesday, November 25 in 2026, and in Portland that Wednesday is the busiest Old Port night of the winter.
Why is Thanksgiving Eve big in Portland Maine?
Because Maine sends a great many of its young people to Boston and beyond, and the holiday brings them back into the same cobblestone blocks on one evening.
How cold is Portland Maine in late November?
Genuinely cold, in the 20s and 30s after dark with damp air off Casco Bay. Coat check matters more than a jacket does by that point in the year.
Are the Old Port cobblestones an issue in winter?
They can be. Ice on uneven cobblestone is a real consideration in late November, and Wharf Street in particular is worth thinking about before choosing footwear. Pick footwear with grip on it.
Should I arrange a ride home in Portland Maine?
Yes. Thanksgiving Eve rideshare demand climbs steeply here and the roads out of the peninsula can be icy, so settling the trip home in advance is worth it.
Who is in Portland Maine that night?
Mainers back from Boston and further south, in large numbers. Thanksgiving Eve produces a crowd where much of the Old Port already knows each other by name.
Is the Old Port quiet after that night?
Yes, noticeably. Thanksgiving Eve is the peak, and the Old Port does not refill until the December holiday crowd arrives for the shopping and the harbour lights.
