Papi

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18 Exchange St
Portland, ME 04101

Papi is a vibrant bar located in Portland's Old Port area that expertly blends Puerto Rican hospitality with a modern flair. Co-founded by LyAnna Sanabria, who grew up in a Puerto Rican household, Papi aims to provide a unique bar experience while promoting cultural equity and community connection.

The establishment has quickly garnered recognition, being named a Regional Top Ten Honoree for Best New U.S. East Cocktail Bar by the 18th Annual Spirited Awards at the Tales of The Cocktail Foundation. Papi offers a variety of Latin cuisines, contributing to the growing diversity of culinary options in Maine.

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4.598 reviews
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Crystal C.
8/15/2025

What a vibe here! As soon as we entered, it was like we went through a portal and traveled to Puerto Rico. The hostess and waitress were filled with positive energy. They were inviting, made you...

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James H.
7/25/2025

Papi has an appealing and inviting allure to it's bar and dining area. They also have an outside section (small but functional, for sure). We ordered a couple drinks and some small bites to get us...

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Tyra P.
7/2/2025

I love coming to Papi when the weather is nice to grab a cocktail and hangout. They have really great small Puerto Rican bites. Piña Colada: the best nugget ice, refreshing Boriken Gold:...

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Amaury J.
5/9/2025

Ayyyyy Papi! Not gonna lie -- when I first heard a Puerto Rican bar was opening in Portland and that it was named Papi, I rolled my eyes so hard. I assumed it was going to be another one of those...

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Jennifer O.
2/23/2025

I had the pleasure of visiting Papi on Valentine's Day and we were very pleased. They were entirely booked & somehow they were able to squeeze us in which I appreciated it. The vibes were on...

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