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Gritty’s Portland Brew Pub is the perfect place to experience the ambiance of Portland’s Old Port.
Since 1988, Gritty’s missions have been to craft the best beers possible, serve the very best pub food, and to have way too much fun doing both. For more than 30 years, Gritty’s has succeeded at all locations.
From its humble beginnings as a small brewpub in Portland’s Old Port, Gritty’s has been brewing authentic English ales and has grown to become the brewery of choice for thousands of Mainers and visitors alike. As Maine’s first brewpub since the repeal of Prohibition in 1933 and the state’s second overall brewery, Gritty’s is proud to be one of the earliest pioneers of the brewing renaissance in Maine, with owners Ed Stebbins and Richard Pfeffer helping to carve the path to where we are now. With two locations – in the heart of Portland’s Old Port and in the spirited downtown of Auburn on the banks of the Androscoggin River – Gritty’s has become a true Maine institution, garnering awards such as Best Bar, Best Brewpub & Best Beer.
“There are very few 30-year-old brewpubs in America; I’m pretty sure you could count them on one hand,” says Stebbins. “I know that does not fit into the ‘newest is best’ climate that rules Maine’s beer business these days, but, let’s be honest, how much time does a new brewery get to be ‘new’ these days? Gritty’s will always be the first.”
Our Fore Street location is in the heart of the historic district. Pull up a chair at our copper-topped bar. Strike up a conversation at our beer hall style tables. Take in the street life on the cobblestones of Wharf Street from our patio. Visit us and see where the legend began.
Cheers,
-A
Portland Brew Pub
396 Fore Street
Portland, Maine 04101
Appetizers
NACHOS - NAKED $14 | DRESSED $20
NAKED: House-fried tortilla chips with melted cheddar jack cheese, our house-made salsa and sour cream.
DRESSED: House-fried tortilla chips with melted cheddar jack cheese, olives, tomatoes, onions, peppers, jalapeños, our house-made sals and sour cream.
ADD: Grilled, blackened or fried chicken $8, New York strip steak $10, BBQ pork $7, chili $7 (meat or vegetarian), house-made guacamole $4
CHIPS & SALSA $12
House-fried tortilla chips, served with our house-made salsa. House-made guacamole $4. (V)
POUTINE $16
Hand-cut fries or tater tots, local cheese curds and applewood smoked bacon, smothered in our house-made beef gravy.
LOBSTER POUTINE MP
Fresh Maine lobster, served in our house-made creamy cheese dill sauce over a generous portion of hand-cut fries, local cheese curds and applewood smoked bacon. (GF)
POTSTICKERS $15
Eight crispy, deep-fried pork potstickers, served with Gritty-style teriyaki sauce.
HUMMUS PLATTER $16
A generous portion of house-made rotating hummus served with cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes and pita wedges. (V, GFA)
CHARCUTERIE BOARD (HALF $25 / FULL $50)
Assorted cheeses, fresh and dried fruit, nuts, preserved meats and other accouterments.
CHILI CHEESE SIDEWINDERS $18
Ale-battered sidewinders fried and topped with your choice of our vegetable or meat chili and melted cheddar jack. Served with a side of sour cream.
GRITTY WINGS (half dozen $12 / dozen $20)
Premium wings, deep-fried and served plain or tossed in your choice of sauce or dry rub, with carrots and celery.
Mozzarella Sticks $15
Eight sticks stuffed with creamy mozzarella, topped with Italian bread crumbs and served with our house-made marinara.
CHICKEN TENDERS $16
Ale-battered chicken tenders fried to perfection and served plain or tossed in your choice of sauce or dry rub, with carrots and celery.
Fried mushrooms $12
Ale-battered button mushrooms served with a side of horseradish aioli.
CALAMARI $20
Half pound of domestic, ale-battered calamari served with our house-made marinara.
PICKLE CHIPS $13
Ale-battered pickle chips served with chipotle aioli.
PRETZEL BASKET $16
Two soft, salted pretzel sticks and one twist, served with beer mustard and our house-made cheese sauce.
BASKETS $10
Hand-cut fries, sweet potato fries, tater tots, Gritty chips or onion rings. Add a dusting of any dry rub for $1. (V, DF)
SAUCES: BBQ, Buffalo, Gritty-style teriyaki, Thai chili, garlic parmesan, XXX HOT. DRY RUBS: Cajun, cinnamon chipotle, salt and vinegar.
Soups
Available in a Bread Bowl (+$4).
SOUP OF THE DAY $8 | $12
Chef’s choice of rotating daily soup. Ask your server about today’s offering.
CLAM CHOWDER CUP $8 | BOWL $12
A New England tradition, served with oyster crackers.
SOUP & SANDWICH $16
Rotating sandwich on a soft ciabatta roll, served with Gritty chips and a cup of your choosing: soup of the day, chowder or chili (meat or vegetarian). Upgrade to a bowl for $4.
MEAT CHILI $8 | $12
Our age-old chili recipe with kielbasa, hamburger, ground sausage, sirloin and plenty of spice, topped with cheddar jack and sour cream and served with choice of cornbread or corn chips. (DFA)
VEGETARIAN CHILI $8 | $12
A spicy blend in this hearty plant-based chili, topped with cheddar jack and sour cream and served with choice of cornbread or corn chips. (VA, DFA)
FRENCH ONION SOUP $12
Savory French onion soup served in a crock topped with croutons and melted provolone cheese. (GFA)
Salads
Make it a wrap, served with one side and sliced pickles.
ADD-ONS: Grilled, blackened or fried chicken +$8, sirloin* +$12, falafel +$8, fried or sautéed shrimp +$8,
wild caught Faroe Island salmon* +$16, lobster MP.
DRESSINGS: Caesar (GF), balsamic vinaigrette (V, GF, DF), blue cheese (GF), ranch (GF), honey mustard (GF, DF), chipotle aioli (V, GF, DF), citrus vinaigrette (V, GF, DF), oil & vinegar, Thousand Island (GF, DF), sesame ginger vinaigrette (GFA)
GARDEN $16
Spring mix, heirloom cherry tomatoes, banana peppers, cucumber, carrots and onions. (V, GF, DF)
PEAR & APPLE SALAD $18
Bed of baby spinach topped with red pears and Granny Smith apples, candied pecans, dried cranberries and goat cheese. (GF, DFA, VA)
CHICKPEA QUINOA BOWL $19
Marinated chickpeas and quinoa topped with cherry tomatoes, olives, cucumber, avocado, raw red onion, corn, cilantro and feta crumble. (GF, DFA, VA)
CAESAR $16
Chopped, crispy romaine tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing, parmesan and asiago cheeses, and house-made croutons.
STEAK & GREENS $26
Marinated sirloin, baby spinach, crispy romaine, cucumber, cherry tomatoes and pickled red onions tossed in a creamy chipotle dressing and topped with Danish blue cheese crumbles. (GF, DFA)
Burgers
Served with one side and sliced pickles. GLUTEN FREE (+$3): Gluten-free brioche bulkie roll is available.
SMASH BURGER $18
House-made smash burger, lettuce and tomato, with a choice of cheese on a soft brioche roll. Add a second patty for $6. (GFA, DFA)
LAMB BURGER $18
Mediterranean lamb burger, feta and roasted red peppers on a soft brioche roll. (DFA)
Gritty Sliders $18
Two burger sliders with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles and raw white onion.
Sandwiches
Served with one side and sliced pickles.
GLUTEN FREE (+$3): Gluten-free brioche bulkie roll is available.
(+$2) Artisan pretzel bun is available.
LOBSTER ROLL | MP
Succulent lobster served either dressed in our house-made tarragon mayo, or naked with a side of drawn butter, all on a grilled brioche roll with shredded lettuce.
REUBEN $20
Pub-style braised corned beef, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing and Swiss on thick-cut marble rye.
RACHEL $18
House-roasted turkey, coleslaw, Thousand Island dressing and Swiss on thick-cut marble rye. (GFA)
SAUSAGE BOMB $22
Our house-made sausage with roasted red peppers, sautéed onions, and melted provolone cheese.
Gritty's CHICKEN $20
A Gritty’s classic. Grilled or ale-battered fried chicken, lettuce, tomato, swiss and applewood smoked bacon on a soft ciabatta roll, served with a side of honey mustard.
LOBSTER GRILLED CHEESE | MP
Havarti cheese and tender, buttered lobster meat on sourdough.
PULLED PORK $19
BBQ pulled pork topped with grilled pineapple and fried jalapeños. (DF, GFA)
TURKEY PANINI $19
Sourdough stuffed with roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy and cranberry sauce.
FRIED HADDOCK $20
Wild caught haddock, ale-battered and deep-fried, with lettuce and tomato on a soft ciabatta roll, served with tartar sauce and a lemon wedge.
TURKEY CLUB $18
A triple-decker turkey club sandwich with house-roasted turkey, lettuce, tomato, applewood smoked bacon and cranberry mayo on wheat berry bread. (GFA, DF)
CHEESESTEAK $22
Tender chunks of New York strip steak, sautéed onions, peppers and mushrooms, smothered with American cheese in a sub roll. Try the steak tossed in BBQ sauce for +$1. (GFA)
FALAFEL WRAP $18
Deep-fried falafel medallions served inside a warm tortilla with Tzatziki sauce, mixed greens, cucumber and tomato. (VA, DFA)
BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP $18
Flour tortilla with mixed greens, tomato, red onion, blue cheese crumble and grilled chicken tossed in our house-made buffalo sauce.
TERIYAKI TOFU SANDWICH $19
Crispy teriyaki-marinated tofu topped with sesame ginger coleslaw on toasted sourdough. (V, GFA)
CUBAN PANINI $20
Toasted sourdough with melted swiss cheese, ham, roasted pork, yellow mustard and dill pickles. (GFA)
FRENCH DIP $18
Hot sub roll with swiss cheese and thin-sliced roast beef. Served with au jus. (GFA)
CHEESE (+$1): American, swiss, cheddar, pepper jack, provolone, Danish blue cheese crumbles, feta +$2, Havarti +$2, goat cheese +$2.
EXTRA TOPPINGS (+$2): Applewood smoked bacon, onions, jalapeños, mushrooms, roasted red peppers.
SIDES: Hand-cut fries, tater tots, Gritty chips, coleslaw, garlic mashed potatoes, stuffing.
PREMIUM SIDES (+$3): Sweet potato fries, onion rings, rice pilaf, demi salad, demi Caesar, vegetable of the day.
Entrees
PUB MAC $20
Penne tossed in our house-made cheese sauce, with deep-fried jalapeños, shaved parmesan and asiago, served with cornbread. (GFA +$5) ADD: Grilled, blackened or fried chicken $8, BBQ pork $7, kielbasa $6, New York strip steak $10, fried or sautéed shrimp $8, lobster MP.
MEATLOAF $22
Ground beef, veal and pork baked with herbs and spices then topped with our house-made brown gravy. Comes with a side of garlic mashed potatoes and vegetable of the day.
SALMON DINNER* $28
Pan-seared wild caught Faroe Island citrus salmon (served medium) with rice pilaf and vegetable of the day. (GF, DF)
FISH & CHIPS $25
A generous portion of wild-caught haddock, ale-battered and deep-fried, served with crispy fries and coleslaw.
FRIED SHRIMP BASKET | MP
Ale-battered shrimp served over fries with coleslaw and tartar sauce.
HADDOCK & RICE BURRITO $22
Cajun baked haddock, rice pilaf, avocado, house-made salsa and sour cream rolled into a flour tortilla and topped with melted cheddar jack cheese.
SHEPHERD'S PIE $22
An English pub classic! Ground lamb simmered in Black Fly Stout with onions, celery, and garlic with whole kernel corn, brown gravy and garlic mashed potatoes.
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
V/ VA: Vegan / Vegetarian Available | GF / GFA: Gluten Free / Gluten Free Available | DF / DFA: Dairy Free / Dairy Free Available
We proudly feature fresh, local seafood whenever possible.
Menu items may contain eggs, fish, milk, peanuts, shellfish, soybeans, tree nuts and wheat.
Since our kitchen operations involve shared preparation areas, we cannot guarantee you that any menu item will be allergen free. Please notify us if you have a food allergy or sensitivity when placing your order.
Beers on Tap
***These items are always on.
Gritty McDuff’s asks that you please drink responsibly. Please don’t drink and drive.
***Pub Style Pale Ale, ABV: 5%
Original Pub Style captures what made people fell in love with craft brewing in the first place: a fresh, classic pale ale with plenty of hop character," says Brewmaster Ed Stebbins. Original Pub Style is a light copper-colored medium-bodied beer with a nice dry bite at the finish. A subtle combination of Cascade and Willamette hops give this ale a fine floral aroma and a slightly fruity undertone. The taste captures the freshness of a hand-crafted ale that goes right from the conditioning tank to your pint glass.
Halloween ale, ABV: 6.0%
Gritty's famous Halloween Ale makes its annual return for its 33rd year running! This ESB (Extra Special Bitter) features a robust malt backbone & two varieties of imported Goldings hops. One sip reveals a perfectly balanced beer that warms the palate with notes of cinnamon, molasses & fresh baked bread. Make sure to try a pint on cask! Remember: “No pumpkins were harmed during the brewing of this beer!”
Best Brown, ABV: 4.6%
We are proud to pour an OG Gritty’s beer, and old-school fan favorite. The original recipe comes from the Brasserie Lion D’Or in Quebec, one of Canada’s oldest brewpubs. This beer can be best described as an easy drinking session ale with a strong malt backbone & restrained hop presence. Cheers!
***Black Fly Stout, ABV: 5%
Black Fly Stout is an opaque black-colored brew with a cream-colored head. First there is a rush of mild roasted malt and subdued black currant fruitiness, then the roasted malt kicks things up a notch by unleashing an even burnt charcoal bitterness. Malt sweetness holds this brew together in the beginning, then the dryness sets in to make the mouth beg for more. Lingering suggestions of espresso and vague chocolate flavor make up the end. We use six different grains to brew this dark masterpiece and we balance the full palate with Oregon Willamette and Yakima Clusters hops. The Alström Brothers at Beer Advocate Magazine gave Gritty's Black Fly Stout a perfect 100 score and had this to say about our Stout: "One of the top stouts brewed in the US, very well balanced and is even more heavenly on nitro-tap. Certainly a stout lover's stout..."
*** Rotating IPA Series
A constantly rotating selection of hazy New England Style IPAs with varying hop profiles.
*** Rotating Seasonal - Scottish Ale
It takes a brave beer to stand up to a Maine winter. Gritty’s Scottish Ale returns every January to help you weather the season. Scottish Style Ale is our interpretation of the robust brews native to Scotland. It pours a clear burnished copper blended with woody brown color, a tan-colored foam head and a little lace. The aroma is sweet and fruity, with nutty and buttery tones. There’s a rich, slightly sweet first impression on the palate that rounds to a satisfying semi-dry hop finish. We use generous quantities of pale malt along with Munich and caramalts to give this ale a deep and complex profile. Beef stew would be a great pairing with this one. Sure to please the Braveheart in all of us.
Gritty McDuff’s asks that you please drink responsibly. Please don’t drink and drive.
Cask Beers
***These items are always on.
***Best Bitter on Cask, ABV 5%
Best Bitter was the first beer we brewed at our Portland brewpub. This true English classic has been the anchor of our draft selection ever since. Best Bitter is copper-colored, smooth and a little crisp with malty flavors of toasted grain and some residual sweetness that tastes a little caramel then fades to a slight hop bitterness. Make sure you don't drink this brew too cold; it will mask all of the true Bitter style flavors. We use Yakima Golding hop flowers when we brew this beer.
scottish ale on cask, ABV: 6.7%
Gritty's famous Halloween Ale makes its annual return for its 33rd year running! This ESB (Extra Special Bitter) features a robust malt backbone & two varieties of imported Goldings hops. One sip reveals a perfectly balanced beer that warms the palate with notes of cinnamon, molasses & fresh baked bread. Make sure to try a pint on cask! Remember: “No pumpkins were harmed during the brewing of this beer!"
Guest Taps
***These items are always on.
***Citizens unified press, ABV: 5.2%
woodland farms n/a POINTER ipa, abv: >.5
Zardetto Prosecco, ABV: 11.5%
wild maine spiked seltzer, abv: 5%
THE WAY WE BREW
