The Thirsty Pig

Very friendly staff! Loved the atmosphere. Playing old movies that brought me back. Highly recommend the brisket queso!! Good beer selection & dogs...

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I don't do yelp ratings because I just don't but...... I can't leave this place without shouting to the universe how good their food,  music, beer,  atmosphere . .. well all of it is.  We stopped into this place just to grab a drink as we were waiting for a table at another place,  we loved the name and were drawn in by the smell and the vibe.  We were quickly welcomed and sat down next at the bar (my favorite place In a place like this) after taking a sip of the local beers my husband and I looked at each other and said well... you want to look at the menu,  smells and looks amazing and like our kind of place (foodie junkies here).  We looked at the menu and decided we would give it a shot. So happy we did.  The gentleman sitting next to us asked if we had any questions so I told him I had a couple options and wondered which to go with.  He quickly steered me to the Thai Chili sausage and OMG so glad he did.  I am not joking when I say the sausage and the sauce was on point,  makes my mouth water thinking about it still.  We also ordered the bahn mi dog and brisket queso.  When the brisket queso came out we knew we wouldn't be disappointed.  To say I could drink the  queso would be an understatement,  dang so good.  Turns out the guy next to us ended up being the owner,  and really cares about his workers and this restaurant.  This is our first time in Portland but we are already talking about going back tomorrow just because we want to try the next item.  Highly recommend.  Thank you Thirsty Pig!!! More...

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Stopped in here for a drink after doing a bit of exploring all morning. Staff was friendly and the beer was cold. Did not get a chance to eat since we only had time for one drink; however, the food smelled great. All the orders passing our table looked really good so next time we will have to try some food... and a few more beers. Sat outside and enjoyed the patio area. There was a small garden with the cutest little watermelons. It was pretty sunny so I was glad we got the last table with an umbrella. Happy Hunting Yelpers!!! More...

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This is my first time in Portland and this is my favorite place already. Affordable, delicious hot dogs with a slew of toppings - I couldn't stop eating them! Friendly servers who are ready to help! Fantastic live music! This place has it all!! More...

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Wow, that was one of the best lunches of my life!  I had the jalapeño sausage sandwich and it was just perfect. Go to this place!

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I loved this place. All local brews and a truly killer sausage. I had the Thai chili dog. It came on a griddled white hot dog bun. Staff was awesome.

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Any menu item, including the specialty dogs, on their long menu of various hot dogs and sausages can be made vegan or vegetarian. The staff here are so accommodating and great for us veg-heads. The veggie dogs are absolutely delicious. I go here often with lots of different people, and they are always impressed (meat- and non-meat-eaters alike) by the food menu. I think my favorite thing to get is the 2 hot dog basket loaded with cheddar cheese, "carmies" (caramelized onions), and bbq sauce. Their bbq sauce SLAPS. It's so incredible.The place itself is awesome. Very laid back vibe all around. The interior is dark, and you just order at the bar, but there is often live music, and the back deck/patio is where it's at. It's so spacious while also being removed from the typical chaos of downtown, especially in the summer months. A great place to spend a summer afternoon--one of my favorites in Portland, in fact.For draaank, they have lots of different rotating taps for beers and ciders including those that are local and some from afar. Yesterday I tried their Archer Roose cider. It was crisp and delightful.Overall, I highly recommend Thirsty Pig any day of the week. More...

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This was the dankest hot dog I've ever had. Both my bf and I got the icelandic dog and it was SO good. I thought a hot dog was a hot dog, but nope. Now I can never go to a regular BBQ again.The drinks were also great. They mixed one of the beers with prosecco and it was incredible. I forgot exactly what it was called but I heard the bartender offering it to another woman and it sounded dope so I had to get in on that. My bf got some other weird IPA.The place was super nice and cool. They had a TON of outdoor seating which is awesome during the summer. More...

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What an awesome place! They have fantastic sausages- we recommend the Sampler because you can try a little of everything! Even my tween gave the hotdog a thumbs up ! I was most impressed that there was a vegetarian sausage option for my teen. She was so happy! There was also live music and it was so much fun! The owner was available and friendly. Go here- you won't regret it! More...

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They very sweetly opened early to let us, including a 3 month old baby, watch the Women's World Cup after we awkwardly knocked on the door at 1030 am. A+ draft choices and very nice & friendly owners (or managers? Either way, you cool). More...

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Went here for lunch with my girlfriend, her sister and the dog while visiting Portland for the day and the food was great. My girlfriend being lactose intolerant it's difficult to find somewhere that has appetizing food for her. But she went with the chorizo and she really enjoyed it. (Which is surprising for how unhappy she usually is when we go out to eat). I opted for the pulled pork dip and a "taz dog" and I was very pleased. We sat outback on the porch and it was a beautiful day. Overall was a great lunch spot and also they were very dog friendly! Next time we come to visit we'll be making It back to this gem. More...

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Wandered down to the Old Port on the 4th and they were flush with tourists, naturally. All staff handled the crowds like a champ, explaining all of the beers and sausage choices, being helpful but apologetic to the next person in line for any wait. I got the blueberry chicken sausage and my husband got the slow burn (which I tried a bite of and the name is SO apt, and the onions on top DELICIOUS) and as always it was delicious. They had music start at 2 shortly before we headed out that was appreciated and good, and at a reasonable volume despite having to have all live music inside now due to the (IMO stupid) ordinances. As always, thoroughly recommend the Thirsty Pig! More...

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This was a surprisingly great spot to bring our kids out for lunch during the off-season when things are quieter around the Old Port. Great vegan hot dogs and sausages and maybe a tall cold one, why not. Not sure I would attempt this during the summer, but it is a great spot if you are hankering for a vegan dog and a good local beer! More...

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great beer+vegan options! yes pleasestaff was friendly,nice outdoor seating. cute spot to relax after a full day of exploring:)

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Got into Portland and we were hungry, getting close to hangry. Quickly searched for vegan food and also had my eye out for a place that would have great beer. One of the highest results was another place a little farther from the center of downtown. We drove there and it was a supermarket, a famous one, a nice one, yet still a chain and I was pretty disappointed in my yelp community for letting me, a tourist, end up there as one of the highest ranked spots w vegan food. Now that might be true, but, I didn't come to Portland for the grocery stores, however nice! Quickly go back on yelp and found this spot: fit the bill- all brats, vegan food too, and really good beer. Sold. Parking is a little wild on all the side streets but it's all walkable downtown. Great little spot. Has tv w vintage or 90s or 00s DVDs playing. Selection of something for everyone. Vegan Brat was very filling!  Had Bissel Bros on tap which is rare even in the city it's made. Price added up quickly ($40 w tip for two brat sandwiches, two very nice beers) for what we had but overall enjoyable and better than a chain grocery store and it's fancy pub! I hope you'll go here instead and support a local business! More...

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Vegan and vegetarian friendly! Every staff member I interacted with was helpful, friendly, and charismatic. The interior is trendy and quant. I switched up my order and they were happy to accommodate, vegan bratwurst with select toppings, no bun. We also got the side pickle, cucumber salad and sauerkraut. All delish. Looking forward to coming back when I'm in Portland next. More...

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Second time at Thirsty Pig and we again had a great time, sat in the exact same seats and it reminded us of last years experience. We got the Sausage Sampler to share of all the pork sausages and it was ah-mazing! They have such a great beer selection and are always playing a classic movie. The place to go for some good food, great beer and a casual atmosphere with live music More...

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Great beer and amazing homemade sausage, the staff gives off a warm feel and comfortable feel!  This is a must if your in Portland

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One of my favorite stops in Portland.  Not sure what they put in their hotdogs but they are incredible!  Good service and great beer too.

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Awesome atmosphere! Family friendly...great beer, home made root beer, Blueberry pop, hot dogs and sausage. Definitely will return!

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Stopped here on the whim for lunch with my family this last weekend. We had a great time. The restaurant is small and there is not much seating. We lucked out finding an open booth for 6. The atmosphere is great - there was upbeat music playing and plenty of things to look at on the walls. Price was moderate. Food was good. I am mostly vegetarian (not the best place to go but my family loves meat) so I only got vegan chili and a hummus dip platter. My family gobbled all their hot dogs/pulled pork sandwiches right down. Note: most products have a spice to them! This place is a fun, low key place to get some good pork food. Nobody waits on you, you order at the counter. There is a good selection of beer too! More...

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The quintessential spot for me when I visit Portland. Great hot dogs and house made sausage. Beautiful outdoor deck. But the beer and the staff bring me back just as much as the food. Please never change.

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Amazing sausage!! Really enjoyed our meal. I had the General Tso's rice bowl with chicken sausage & husband had the ball park sausage. Live music, great atmosphere!

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The sausages were great. I loved the beer paring as well. I'm from the NY area, I wish we had this back home. Go to spot!

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The menu is pretty much hot dogs and sausage links, which makes sense with the name being Thirsty Pig. The food was great and the staff were all very friendly. It's a nice place for a cheaper, casual meal. Would definitely go back. More...

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While in Portland with some friends this past weekend, we stopped by The Thirsty Pig for lunch on a whim. I can certainly say that this place did not disappoint! There are so many traditional and unique types of hot dogs and sausages, and the pretzel with cheese dip makes a perfect side. They have a huge space inside with table perfect for either dates or large groups, and there is a huge patio out back as well. They have games on the back patio to entertain the crowds, which adds a nice touch. The service was super fast and the service was awesome; all of the people were so friendly. The next time I am in Maine, I will definitely make a return to The Thirsty Pig, and I can't wait to try more of the sausages on the menu! More...

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This place has a great selection of beer, even though we were guided here by the vegetarian hot dogs. There is ample outdoor seating and a great space inside with games. Staff was also very friendly. Would recommend this place as a starting point or ending point of the night with food and a nightcap if you don't spend the whole night here. More...

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You've got to try the Icelandic and Chili veggie dogs - They were delicious! The buns are grilled perfectly, and the flavors are outstanding. The house made veggie sausage was incredibly flavorful, too. If you like seltzer, I recommend the house made grapefruit flavored seltzer. Friendly staff and laid back atmosphere. Great experience on our first night in Portland. More...

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We came here on a Thursday afternoon right when the restaurant opened and were delighted to find a very simple menu of pork products and beer/drinks. We dove in and ordered the sausage sampler which was as enormous as all the pictures looked. We had a variety of sausages with their toppings as well as the pickled sides. Each one was delicious, cooked to perfection, and nicely balanced. We also ordered a few beers which were the perfect compliment to a pretty meat-heavy meal. Would definitely recommend this place if you are tired of eating seafood (which we were). More...

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Awesome beer selection and it's so rare to find restaurants still making any of their own sausage, let alone so many tasty and original varieties. Dog friendly area of the outside eating area was comfortable and not as "on the street" as many other places that theoretically allow dogs outside but make you tie them up outside a fence. More...

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Place is the bomb! This is a great place to be... tons of drink options, chill atmosphere, and most importantly the food is amazing. .. I had the Thai chili and the blueberry sausages. They were perfectly crispy on the outside and a perfect temperature inside. This place has a very unique menu with tons of most try flavors... I will definitely be back to try a few more kinds! Overall a must when visiting Portland. More...

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We called the Thirsty Pig to see if they could co-handle a little bit of the catering for our wedding this past weekend.  We have several friends who are vegan/vegetarian and we wanted to make sure they had some delicious food to eat from our BBQ buffet.  Thusly so, we ordered some of their Vegan Sausages and Vegan Cole Slaw and they were both a huge hit.  Everyone thoroughly enjoyed having the variety and the cole slaw was some of the best people had ever tasted.  Pickup and scheduling was a piece of cake and overall we had a great experience working with this awesome restaurant.  Thanks! More...

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OMG. The all time best homemade sausage I ever had. Outstanding quality and great mix of flavors provides a great dining experience. Great beers from local breweries. Jersey girl in love with this place. Friends from Maryland/DMV agree. Waiter/bartender with the beard top notch too. A Portland must stop. More...

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Their beer and cherry cider were excellent. We're from somewhere with lots of seasonings so their dogs were a little bland by comparison but still tasty. We were introduced to a pickle wis was both sweet and dill, a new and pleasant experience for us. More...

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Great food! But is way under staffed.
Only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars.

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I am still thinking about the chorizo sausage. It was amazing. I am so sad there isn't one closer to me. The only reason I didn't give it 5 was there was a pretty lengthy wait for our food (don't go in if you're starving and I was) but it was absolutely worth the wait. I will go out of my way to come back to this place again. Highly recommended! More...

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Best pub in Portland -- total 5 star gem!! Their house-made sausage (no nitrates or nitrites) is hands-down the BEST we've ever had. Add to this the variety of creative and delicious toppings they serve, along with their all-beef specialty dogs, and selection of local brews.... this place is a MUST while in Portland! We had their spicy Caribbean sausage, made with scotch bonnet peppers, Caribbean five spice, and ginger topped with daikon pineapple slaw, as well as their Banh Mi dog served with cucumber, pickled carrot, cilantro and chili aioli. Just amaaaazingly mouthwatering! In fact their sausage is sooooo delicious, we bought a bunch to take back home to New York with us!! Allison and Dave are down to earth, knowledgeable, fun to hang with....oh and their Thirsty Pig? It is quite possibly the best pub on the entire east coast (at least to naturegal6469 & I)!! More...

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Amazing house made meat and sausages made with care and always a great rotating local draft list. The staff is also always very friendly and you will be greeted with smiling faces every time.This place is a Portland staple!!

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A very chill place, with great beer... staff was super friendly and helpful

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Super friendly people and yummy drinks! I would recommend to anyone visiting.

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Love this place. Great wait staff and fun atmosphere

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Great beer and atmosphere. If your going to Portland, it’s a must.

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Great brews on tap and a fantastic sausage sampler. Get thee to the Thirsty Pig!

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Awesome taplist and can selection.. highly recommend for those visiting the Portland area.. will be back on my next trip to Maine.

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This place is great! Catered to us and the baby no problem. We'll be back for sure.

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