Hunt & Alpine
Cocktail bar · Portland
75 Market St, Portland, ME 04101
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/66786242/shutterstock_1395298628.0.jpg "Hunt & Alpine by Shutterstock")
Highlights
Scandinavian small plates & creative cocktails in a minimalist space
Scandinavian small plates & creative cocktails in a minimalist space
"A Scandinavian‑style cocktail bar credited with helping launch the city's cocktail scene in the mid‑2010s; the Bone Crusher, described as spicy and smoky, is cited as a perennial favorite." - Stasia Brewczynski
"The Experience at Portland Hunt + Alpine starts with a toast from some of the most knowledgeable bartenders in the city:If you're going to lie, lie to save a friend If you're going to cheat, cheat death. If you're going to steal, steal a pretty girl's heart. And if you're going to drink, drink with me" - Mainelyseo
"Since beginning outdoor seating in May 2020, under co-owner Briana Volk (a parent of two), the restaurant has seen a marked increase in family diners; staff have been trained to better interact with young guests and the venue uses simple, practical touches — like offering free apple juice to children while parents look at the menu — to make the space more welcoming and easier for families to enjoy dining out." - Kristen Hawley
"A small Portland, Maine restaurant with a staff of about 12 front- and back-of-house employees, led by an owner who prioritizes employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being. The owner has been proactively communicating with staff about pandemic-related safety, business finances, and the complexities of the Paycheck Protection Program, using that knowledge to plan the restaurant’s future and prepare employees for industry changes. The business operates within a local culture of respectful small employers and is focused on balancing staff safety, clear answers about rehiring/pay/benefits, and longer-term operational adjustments amid COVID-19." - Andrew Volk
"The small cocktail bar closed on March 16—before the government order—because its 2,500-square-foot layout was built to fit roughly 60 customers in close proximity, making social distancing impossible. Staff were able to apply for unemployment early, and the owner reached out to a local management company landlord that initially issued a tenant-wide letter urging other remedies rather than nonpayment. The owner managed to pay April’s rent a few weeks late using Paycheck Protection Program funds; the landlord was ultimately understanding of the delay." - Tove Danovich
