The Thirsty Pig

$ 3.50 for pints of Allagash White during happy hour. What else could you need?!
Came here early on a Thursday evening (around 4) for a few beers before having dinner near Old Port and have got to say, it really was a gem. Being from out of town, the GF and I just wanted a low-​key, casual place to grab some drinks and this place turned out to be that and much more. Grabbed a table for the two of us and scanned around — locals seemed to be mingling by the bar area and families were near the back outdoor/​veranda section which is nice, but a bit too cold for us to sit in. There is a HUGE library of games/​books/​other vintage shenanigans in a cupboard space by the bathrooms, a fun way to keep occupied and make the time go by.
Oh, and the sausages. Had two before we stopped because we remembered we were eating dinner after this. But dangerously good and pairs perfectly with a beer (or five).

Nope, can’t do it. The smell. I have never ate here, walked in once and it smelled so bad we walked right out. We did drink once, but we sat outside and I refused to walked in. Not sure if it was just a bad day for them but the putrid smell turned me the wrong way!

WWE trivia game was a juicy golden nugget in their pile of board games. A+

The Thirsty Pig had a solid beer list for a small, casual place. We wish we had tackled the food menu because the hotdog and sausage options looked SO good (we heard the food is terrific), so we will definitely stop back next time for a bite.
The atmosphere is super casual and also fun with board/​table games available to play. There is limited indoor seating and a small bar area, and it’s also «seat/​serve» yourself, so no frills. The outdoor seating area looked really nice for when the weather cooperates.
Nice bartenders and servers, but slow service and long lines to get to the bar (to order beer/​food), so just kick back and enjoy.

On a cold & rainy Tuesday, we stopped into the Thirsty Pig…
Not a cozy atmosphere…
There was one gentleman taking orders and cooking… and he did so without washing his hands ! He took money, ran credit cards, poured beers, and, then handled food!!! Often wiping his hands on his pants as well! Yuk!
I did NOT eat the food we ordered.
My husband & son, sausage aficionados, thought the platter was just ok!

I love this place. I just had the Reuben Dog with a side of potato salad. Absolutely delicious.

Looking for some good food for a «bad food Friday» and ended up stopping by the Thirsty Pig. Very glad we did! Not really just a restaurant, not really just a bar, cool place, nice vibe, outdoor deck (will be nice to check out in better weather). Nice selection of beers, local and other.
My girl had the «Reuben dog» and enjoyed it very much. I did the «New Englander»…tasty house made dog, with baked beans, bacon and Cole slaw, on a grilled bun. Very good!
So if you are looking for a cool local place to stop in for a bite, recommend this one.

Great me and my family decided to try this on a whim, and we were glad we did. The food was great. The beer selection is amazing for such a small place. I really loved it we will be back.

My husband and I spent a few days in Portland last week, and this place was first on our hit list (after reading great reviews online). We almost walked past it at first, as it is sandwiched between many other store fronts, but, alas, we saw the pig logo. We arrived around 1 pm, and they were busy but not crowded. There were plenty of tables open to choose from.
My husband enjoyed their craft beer selection, and we shared what the menu listed as Pretzelkins — it came as a full-​sized soft/​hot pretzel. It came with stone ground mustard and a beer cheese sauce. The beer cheese was excellent — predominant beer flavor.
We both ordered from their sausage menu, and I must say both sausages were RIDICULOUS! You were given the option of having the sausage plain, as a sandwich, or on a bed of greens.
I ordered the chicken Caesar Sausage on a bed of greens. Not knowing what to expect from a sausage with that description, I was amazed that the sausage literally tasted like a chicken Caesar salad — chicken, dressing, cheese, and lettuce flavor all packed in one meaty bite. The bed of greens, which had a strong raw onion component, wasn’t necessary to make this sausage outstanding.
My husband, a huge fan of Thai food, ordered the Thai chili sausage as a sandwich. It was, in his words, «surprisingly sweet with a little spice on the back end.»
The Thirsty Pig stood out as our favorite eatery in Portland for its fabulous, unique food and comfortable, «chill» atmosphere. This will be our first stop on our next trip to town, where we already plan on ordering the sausage sampler platter.
Cheers to The Thirsty Pig! (Portland must love you, too — we saw your logo stickers all over town in the most random of locations!)

When you enter this restaurant/​bar, you have to remember, not every restaurant sits you down with a hostess, and waits on you, with that said, the Thirsty Pig is a great joint. When you enter the door of this restaurant you will be impressed by the dark wood trim and walls. The restaurant is open, and can be a tad loud, but that is ok, because that is the vibe of this place. If you are looking for a place to bring a family with kids, unless you are hip and ok with that kind of environment, I would suggest somewhere else. This location is for the carnivores that enjoy tube meats – a wide variety of such – and beer, good beer. There is always a movie playing on the television above the bar, and board and trivia games are stored in the corner.
Pick up the menu that looks like a sausage, and decide on dinner and a beer, or cider. After you have figured that out, walk up to the counter and place your order cafeteria style. Sit down with your drink, and they will bring your dinner to you. When the weather is warm, or cold for that matter – it is Maine after all – sit outside on the back deck flanked by the brick buildings on each side.
What they do is limited, and it is good! They do tube meat, and who doesn’t love that. Sausages and hot dogs. Chicago dogs and a Maine dog. Try them all overtime. They have great happy hour specials, so swing in and grab a cheap beer.
Like I said. This is a great place, just don’t expect sit down service. There is a young vibe here.

Any place that has Lambic Framboise is a OK with me!

The Thirsty Pig doesn’t have the most friendly bartenders in the world, but the dog friendly outdoor patio is great and the local craft beer selection on tap is pretty great. The lower patio allows dogs and has several nice tables and benches. The beer menu is not huge, but has some good Portland and Maine brews on it. The service was surly and it took a while to order. No service outside so unfortunately you have to go in to order.

Came here for a drink and sat at the bar. Had a beer and listened to the singer. (Just ok) granted, it was a Wednesday around 7pm. Looks like a nice patio. Lots of trivia pursuit options to play while drinking your beer. Good people watching. Nice friendly workers.

I mean, you don’t want the crazy people walking around the street right outside of the joint, the boring and self-​conscious looking crowd or the extremely underwhelming live performers to influence your experience, but how does it not?
Honestly, the staff was great. A didn’t like the wine much, and I didn’t really enjoy my beer, but I feel like it was more of an atmosphere problem than anything. There was some sort of weird quasi-​event going on in the «backyard» area that was a little distracting because no one looked like they were having fun, and the musicians — well, it kind of sounded like the were warming up for a full hour. Or maybe they have ADD. Or maybe they were just practicing for a real show that was going to happen in a few months, I don’t know (see A’s face below for an accurate depiction of how the place feels). It just didn’t grab me. Don’t know what to say. Sorry?

Any place that plays Frank Zappa on the stereo gets an instant 5-​stars.
While we’re on the subject, this is a great place to grab a couple kind brews and slam down some grub.
Great beers on tap, oh yeaaahhh. Big time, big time.

Over the past couple of weeks The Thirsty Pig has turned into my go-​to spot for drinks, snacks and board games. Yes. Board Games. This place is set-​up so that whatever vibe you’re looking for, it’s there. Divey, rustic, order-​at-​the-​bar service? Check. DJ on the weekends up front if your in the mood to shake-​it? Check. Outdoor deck for people watching complete with corn-​hole and a projected movie? Check. Also, have I mentioned boardgames for those of us that like to bring our cometitive side out at a bar? Mucho check. They have a rotating draft list and killer sausages. I like it a little spicy, so I go for the chicago dog loaded with those sweet but hot little sport peppers. It’s a great spot to start or even end your night!

Since the first time I came here, I continue to return. Every time I get the chorizo sausage and one more different item. Today it was a regular dog with mustard and Chili. The Chili is sausage based, rather than the usual hamburger. It’s fantastic. A vinegar taste the matches the yellow mustard I requested perfectly.
The staff is great. And the craft beer selection is among the best in Portland. Don’t you ever change Thirsty Pig! You’re doing everything right!

This place is fun! Serving sausages, hot dogs, and plenty of beer, how could it not be? Fun toppings/​flavors like… Thai chili! Jalapenos! Bacon-​wrapped! Even a veggie dog!
There are board games on the tables, an easy method of ordering, and its not particularly expensive. Check it out.

I wish I had more time to eat here, but on our way out of the city, my partner and I stopped here for a quick bite to eat. We got the Greek sausage with pickled onions and while my partner liked the pickled onions,
I did not. Mostly because I am not too into sour but he loved them!!! The Greek sausage was perfect, juicy and delicious. We split it but I wish we had ordered more. Next time we are in Portland, we will have to come back!

I came here last Wednesday with the legendary community director Steff D. of the Unilocal Elite Community, and we had a blast. Anyways, this is a pretty solid place. We came right after opening for the day, so we were the only two here for the majority of the visit.
When you first come to this place, you grab a menu, order, pay, and take a seat (at least that’s what we did). This place has a great offering of a variety of different sausages, including a vegan sausage. I had a Blueberry Chicken Sausage which was unlike anything I have had in the past. The Thirsty Pig also boasts a good selection of different local and regional brews. Two beers ($ 6) and two sausage sandwiches with sides ($ 10) came to $ 32 before tip and tax.
Service seemed a little slow, finding parking can be a pain (per usual in downtown Portland), and I would not recommend coming here if you skipped a few meals and you’re super hungry (as it could get pretty expensive). But overall, this is a solid place in the Old Port to grab some lunch.