Sagamore Hill Lounge

This week we’re featuring everybody’s favorite barkeep Oliver Sullivan - . Oliver telecommutes to his shifts from his home in the mountains of Japan. Oliver suffers from a rare condition that renders him incapable of walking anywhere at a normal pace and also holds the record for the most W2s issued to a single person in a single year.

When he isn’t working Oliver passes the time ordering Thai food, practicing home barbershopery and counting the number of cracks in sidewalks. A perennial student, he is currently pursuing a masters in fishmongering and anticipates an eventual move to his own rescue farm for organic goldfish.

You can visit with Oliver every Monday and Tuesday at SHL - come enjoy one of his well poured draft beers and listen to tales of his travels to remote reaches of Arizona to hang with rock stars.

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This week we’re introducing you to our own Matt Smith - .

Valedictorian of his class at Trump University, Matt is a devoted fan of black smithing and Amish barn raising and regularly competes in amateur tractor pulls. He is the proud owner of Maine’s largest collection of used yogurt lids and enjoys long walks around the Old Port with his pet caterpillar, Ezekiel.

Matt has traveled far and wide and currently holds the world record for bartending on every continent in a single weekend and is renowned for his innovative signature cocktail - a unique blend of exotic spirits he calls a “gin & tonic.” When he isn’t behind the bar, Matt can usually be found shopping for yarn or cuddled up at home binge watching the Elevator Channel.

Drop in on Wednesdays, Fridays or Saturdays to meet Matt and learn about his list of most offensive Foo Fighters songs.

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We’ve decided to introduce you all to the members of our tremendous staff . We appreciate the time and effort they all bring to our team and they deserve some kudos here on our Instagram page.

First up is Jordan Solman - . Jordan was raised amongst the bears in darkest Peru and traveled to Portland on a freighter ship full of used banana skins. He is fluent in Ancient Greek and hieroglyphics and enjoys translating refrigerator owner’s manuals from their original Mandarin. Behind the bar his mixology prowess is best demonstrated by his mastery of the & soda. In his spare time he practices the oboe and has competed in four straight Olympic tryouts for the US dance fighting team. Despite his busy schedule, he is working diligently to complete his degree in basket weaving from the University of Phoenix (online, of course).

Stop by any Thursday, Friday or Saturday to visit Jordan and learn about his duck hiding skills first hand. Cheers to Jordan!

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The weekend is here … come see what our crew is stirring up for you. Open daily at 4pm.

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Only two weeks to go till ChopTails 2024 and we’re busy making preparations for a fun and exciting event.

Our very own talented and creative will be representing Sagamore Hill this year and we can’t wait to show you what he has in mind for the competition.

We’re honored to join Daniella from , Zakk from and Jack from as we all dive deep into our mixology playbooks to bring you a great night out that will directly benefit !

Tickets are available through Eventbrite - link is available . Can’t wait to see you there!

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A true fan favorite that deserves recognition - this cousin to the expresso martini is a genuine original recipe blending vodka, kahlua and espresso with our warm and delicious gingerbread simple syrup and hand whipped cream. You won’t be able to stop at just one …

Midterm Elections

Ice P*k vodka
Kahlua
Gingerbread simple
House espresso
Cream

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We love our whiskeys and we love our whiskey cocktails even more. This season we welcome back one of our favorite original recipes - the spice of rye whiskey, the warm spice of pear and the classic citrus notes of a whiskey sour come together in the lusciously silky drink we call Whispers in Kiev.

Whispers in Kiev

Old Overholt Rye
St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur
Pear nectar
Lemon
Simple
Egg white
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Have you tried our Eleanor’s Jam yet? It’s one of our most popular drinks this season for a reason! It has a base of gin and it’s accented by our house made blackberry jam simple syrup with hints of cinnamon and ginger! Splash in a bit of lemon juice and topped off with our staple prosecco. This light, flavorful drink is crushable and we love it so much!

New Year’s Eve is fast approaching - join us for our annual NYE party to ring in 2024. Doors open at 6pm. Superb drinks, complimentary bubbles to ring in the new year and no cover ever! Dress sharply and be ready for an epic evening!

We’ll be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to give our staff a chance to celebrate with family and friends. Best to all and we’ll see you on December 26! Cheers.

It’s that time of year … new Fall/Winter cocktail menu drops tonight. We’ve added all new seasonal cocktails, some really “hot stuff” to keep you toasty as the weather turns (try the new Hot Mai Tai - it’s killer!) and we’ve even added some all new dessert cocktails for when you’re ready for a drink after dinner in the West End. Stop by soon and take a tour of these new offerings!

Summer is waning and we’re gearing up for fall … planning an off the hook GLO PARTY to usher out the summer. Saturday is gonna be an epic time. Wear white and be ready to party all night! No cover and drink specials. Come join us for a fun time to end the summer season!

Happy National Rum Day!

Come join us to celebrate with this fine aged 23 year old rum from - the star of one of our summer favorites.
Start Me Up

Zacapa 23yr rum
Amaro di Angostura
Rich Demerara simple
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Not just Blanton’s. Blanton’s Gold, baby!

We decided to put you in the driver’s seat with this spicy summer cocktail - we start with a base of blueberry and Fresno pepper simple and let you choose your own level of spice. Are you “Hot for Teacher” or ready for the “Cemetery Gates?” You decide and we’ll make it so. Enjoy your ride on the Highway to Hell!
Highway to Hell

Tequila Blanco
Blueberry purée
Orange Curacao
Fresno pepper simple
Lemon
Scrappy’s Firewater tincture
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With its light combination of gin, elderflower and bubbles, this cocktail has been a surprise hit of the the summer menu. Light. Refreshing. Tastes like more …!
Champagne Supernova

London dry gin
Elderflower liqueur
Lillet Blanc
Orange bitters
Bubbles
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Embracing our inner pink this weekend … Friday night is Barbie night! To celebrate the premier of the big bad Barbie flick we’ll be throwing a Barbie Party this Friday night - think pink and be groovy baby. Barbie decor, selfie station and lots of Barbie punch. No cover - just come dressed in your favorite pink attire and be ready to PARTY! Doors open at 4pm - Party till we close!

Summer rocks! And so@does our summer menu - so@much so we decided to name all our summer cocktails accordingly. Show us a little “Sweet Emotion” and stop in to try a few! Menu goes live today!

Pleased to welcome back to our staff after his brief sabbatical - come visit everyone’s favorite little brother in his natural habitat! Lol.

We’re happy to announce that has agreed to become the new general manager of ! Can’t express enough the love and confidence we have in this confident, capable and bad-ass boss! Come raise a glass and toast Meg as she starts this new adventure with us!
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Wednesday means hump day means you’ve almost made it to the weekend. Take some time to relax and have a drink … you deserve it!

An elegant cocktail is always in style. Enjoy one of our seasonal or classic favorites tonight. Doors open at 4:00.

Still a favorite … the Midterm Elections. Cozy spots at the bar open every night.

This low ABV cocktail doesn’t compromise on flavor and is just the right drink for sipping after dinner or to finish off a long night out. We added a spot of Fernet Branca to guarantee 9/10 hipsters will approve!
Hipster Paradise

Dolin Rouge vermouth
Dolin Blanc vermouth
Blueberry simple
Fernet Branca
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Holidays call for drink specials. This week we’re dipping into the rum files and bringing you a smooth sexy cocktail with a cool Caribbean vibe. You want to try this one before it’s gone!
Portland Punch

Plantation original dark rum #
Velvet Falernum
Apple liqueur
Angostura bitters
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Ready for the weekend …
See you tonight.
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Sometimes, the classics are the best. Our JFK daiquiri …
JFK Daiquiri

Plantation 3 star rum
Luxardo Maraschino
Vanilla simple
Lime
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This season we decided to up our already strong espresso martini game by adding the crisp, bright flavors of summer. The result is silky smooth and sublime. You need to give this gorgeous cocktail a try.
Smithsonian

Ice P*k vodka
Giffard’s Pamplemousse liqueur
Espresso
Concentrated grapefruit nectar
Rosemary simple
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Hard to believe, but today marks the 4th anniversary of opening the doors of Sagamore Hill Lounge to the public. It’s been a crazy crazy ride - fire, floods, pandemic - but through it all we’ve persevered and it’s all because of our super loyal customers. You make us happy to come to work each day and we’re delighted to see you week in and week out. Cheers to the past four years and Cheers to the next. We love you, Portland!
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The weather is starting to turn and it’s time for summer cocktails! This season we revived one of our favorite original tiki recipes - the St. Lucia. Tropical fruit and spiced rum make this one sooo smooth and sooo very crushable. Come try it and see for yourself!
St. Lucia

Spiced Rum
Liber Passionfruit cordial
Coconut milk
Strawberry
Lime
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