Best New Year’s Eve Bars in Maine
You’ll find most of Maine’s biggest New Year celebrations in its largest cities, like Portland and Bangor. Home to the most bars, Portland is the epicenter for a dance-filled night out on the town. Wherever you to go to ring in the new year, you’ll be sure to find a bar that will fill your flute full of champagne!
Ri Ra Irish Pub, Portland, ME
Head to Ri Ra Pub’s annual NYE Party for one of southern Maine’s largest NYE celebrations. Starting at 10 p.m., you’ll enjoy complimentary appetizers, dessert, and a champagne midnight toast countdown.
Portland House of Music, Portland, ME
Celebrate 2025 at the Portland House of Music with the MDP, a Grateful Dead cover band who will play all your favorite jams. Music starts at 9 p.m. and they’ll stop for a midnight countdown before jamming some more. It’ll definitely be a good time!
Jonathan’s, Ogunquit, ME
Celebrate New Year’s on the southern coast of Maine at Jonathan’s famous upstairs/downstairs party. Enjoy a delicious dinner downstairs in the restaurant, followed by a night of dancing, party favors, and music from the Beatles Experience Band in the Upstairs Ballroom.
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