The Independent Ice Co.
A bar specializing in fine whiskeys, worldly and local. Learn about our favorite spirits, try our sel
Walk In's Welcome / No Reservations - Take Out and online ordering at www.independentice.com purchase gift cards online or in person
We just love the way these wings make our Barrel Picks look so delicious...
We’re thrilled to be recognized as one of Portland, Maine’s top 7 destinations for whiskey lovers! A heartfelt thank you to Whisky Advocate Magazine for including us among such esteemed company. We’re proud to share our passion for whiskey with you and look forward to continuing to offer exceptional experiences. Cheers to many more shared moments over great whisky!
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Experience our new Old Fashioned Menu featuring the delightful Banana Bread Old Fashioned. Nominated for Best of Portland's Old Port 2024 " Best Single Cocktail"
Thank you to our amazing customers for making our Old Fashioned menu a huge hit and for trying our soon-to-be-famous Banana Bread Old Fashioned! If you enjoyed this popular new twist on the classic cocktail, we’d greatly appreciate your vote to help us win Best of Portland's Old Port 2024.
Check out Banana Bread Old Fashion, The Independent Ice Co. Nominate your favorite businesses in Portland, Maine!
There’s so much more to enjoy than just great service and whiskey! Our Hand Patties Angus Beef Burgers are a standout—featuring a half-pound Angus beef patty with bourbon brown butter, smoked cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and candied bacon, all served on garlic butter brioche with Kennebec fries. NEAT!
Here’s to a smokin weekend.
They’re Back ! Our frozen cocktails are back for the season: Frosè & Bourbon Peach Lemonade
Because nothing says frozen cocktail season like a day on our patio
We have some really smooth visitors in town.
My Perfect Day: Hiking Old Speck, eating tacos and sweets, playing a show – for musician Toby McAllister, it all strikes a chord The founder of Sparks The Rescue has an idyllic life in Poland and appreciates his family's easy access to wilderness and urban areas alike.
You deserve one of these to start your weekend! Fresh Whipped Ricotta Cheese and centered around a fresh Maine Honeycomb & French Baguettes Drizzle of Olive Oil and Black Pepper
Patio Season is BACK at The Independent Ice Co! 🎉
We're thrilled to announce that our outdoor patio on Wharf Street is officially OPEN for the season! 🌞 Join us as we embrace the beautiful outdoors of Maine while sipping on your favorite cocktails and fresh food from The Independent Ice Co.
After all it's not like we get snow❄️in April! Open 7 Days per week @ 4pm
🏇🌹🥃 Get ready to saddle up for a day of excitement at the Independent Ice Co. as we celebrate the 150th Annual Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 4th!
Join us from 4pm to close for a grand celebration featuring classic Mint Juleps and delectable Hot Brown Sandwich specials that will tantalize your taste buds.And if you're eager to catch every thrilling moment of the Derby action on a big screen, look no further! Join us next door at our exclusive Rigby Yard Derby Watch Party from 5pm to 7:30pm. It's the ultimate way to experience the race in style.
Tickets for the Rigby Yard Derby Watch Party are available online at rigbyyard.com, so grab yours before they trot away! See you there! 🐎🌹🥃
Our Customers and Staff are the magic behind a night at the Independent Ice Co. Of course 500 curated bottles of Whiskey, Bourbon, Scotch and our Fresh Food offering can only add to a great night out. Open every day at 4pm
To Smoke or not to Smoke, that is the question.
Join us this this Valentine's Day. All of guests on 2/14 will receive a complimentary hand dipped chocolate strawberry with their cocktail or meal. Open from 4pm-11pm
It’s all about passion! , No matter what the bottle our team brings out its best.
500 reasons to try again next year
Great time of year for our house-made pulled pork sliders and your favorite bourbon.
Looking for those last minute gift cards? We have a NEAT option. Gift Cards available in store or online. www.indpendentice.com Give the gift of a great Whiskey experience for the person you love this holiday season! 🍸
Come see us this holiday season for time with family & friends, serious food and of course Bourbon.... 🍸
Southern Style with a kick- Our Shrimp and Grits! Marinated and sautéed with Chili Garlic over Cheesy Polenta , served with Toasted Baguettes is comfort food at it's best! 🍸
Gift the Gift of Whiskey, Bourbon, Scotch this year! Hard Gift Cards Available for purchase onsite or send an E-Card version on the day you specify to your favorite Whiskey Lover! 🍸
Thank you Veterans!
Honoring all who served 🇺🇸
Grilling our Hand Crafted Angus Beef Burgers and Fresh Cut Maine Potato Fries 7days a week! Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4-6pm
Come see our collection!
September is National Bourbon 🥃Heritage Month and The Independent Ice Co. is celebrating with our annual “30 Days of Bourbon Tasting” throughout the entire month of September. Each Day we will feature a select bourbon at a special introductory price. Come enjoy our featured daily Bourbon Special as well as our >500 other choices.
Sometimes it's not about what you drink, but rather the company you keep!
Our Rufus Page Old Fashioned. Come learn the story.
Enjoy your weekend with us! Open every day at 4pm
An honest-to-goodness whiskey experience for honest-to-goodness people.
Created in the spirit of the hardworking ice harvesters who converged on the frozen Kennebec River each winter, The Independent Ice Co. is a bar specializing in fine whiskeys, from around the world and around the corner. Come in and learn about our favorite spirits, try our selection of Maine ales, and enjoy our food offerings. Whether you take your drink with ice, or prefer it neat, you’ll be at home here.
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Opening Hours
Monday | 16:00 - 23:00 |
Tuesday | 16:00 - 23:00 |
Wednesday | 16:00 - 23:00 |
Thursday | 16:00 - 23:00 |
Friday | 16:00 - 23:30 |
Saturday | 14:00 - 23:30 |
Sunday | 16:00 - 23:30 |