The Great Lost Bear has become a Portland institution since opening in 1979. The "Bear" is located about two miles from Portland's Old Port but well worth the journey across town to the Mysterious Woodford's Area. The Great Lost Bear features an enormous eclectic menu with something for everyone: from hearty, spicy junk food to a large vegetarian selection, from steaks, salads and All American Burgers to award winning, wicked gooey desserts.

Most importantly, the Great Lost Bear now features sixty-five taps with fifteen Maine Microbreweries represented, including five taps in "Allagash Alley" that will permanently be dedicated to unusual brews from the Allagash Brewing Company. Four cask conditioned hand pumps are usually dispensing local favorites like Geary's Hampshire Special Ale, Shipyard's Old Thumper, Allagash Barrel Aged Beer or Sheepscot's Boothbay Special Bitter. The Great Lost Bear also has a rotating array of Belgian and extreme beer selections.  The Great Lost Bear has been named one of the Top Ten Beer Bars in the United States by Celebrator Beer News, Barleycorn, Beer Advocate and The Malt Advocate.  Gourmet magazine said "One of the greatest bars on earth....the truly great GREAT LOST BEAR"