Portland, ME

Novare Res Bier Café

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Novare Res Bier Café is a long-running Old Port beer café with indoor, back-room and outdoor gathering areas and a recurring Portland Pub Sing. Folk, sea shanties and traditional acoustic music fit the communal format naturally. The all-ages, family-friendly atmosphere rewards performers who can invite participation and make the music feel shared rather than staged at a distance.

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207-761-2437

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Age policy
All Ages / family-friendly venue; official About information welcomes families and babies
Genres
Acoustic, Folk, Traditional
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4 Canal Plaza, Suite 1, Portland, ME 04101, United States
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207-761-2437
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