Portland, Maine, venues offer diverse nightlife and dancing options

Portland, Maine, offers several venues for nightlife and dancing. Bubba’s Sulky Lounge, an institution opened in 1959 by Robert “Bubba” Larkin, features four light-up dance floors and focuses on ’80s music on Fridays and music from the ’90s to the present on Saturdays.

Cocktail Mary, located in the Old Port, is preparing to host regular dance nights on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays once its entertainment license is finalized in October. Flask Lounge also serves as a local option for those seeking dance floors in the area.