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November 25, 2008
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The Thanksgiving Bar: Sangillo's

Well, it's not like they're serving turkey or anything. It's just where the cool kids are on Thanksgiving Day.

sang.outside.jpgSangillo's has been around since the '60s and has been and continues to be owned by the Sangillo family. The bar is on the other side of Franklin Arterial on Hampshire Street, which connects with Middle. Inside is a cozy, little place that seats around 25 with a small bar on the right and tables on the left.

There's not much to the place - they have two TVs, a jukebox, a MegaTouch and a ciggy machine. Only cash is accepted and there are no draft beers. Bottled beers available include Budweiser, Bud Light, Miller Lite, Miller High Life, Michelob Light, Coors Lite (all $2.25), PBR, Rolling Rock (both $3), Heineken, Sam Adams, Shipyard, Twisted Tea, Geary's ($3.50) and Guinness ($4). The liquor selection is limited, but adequate.

sanginside.jpg When asked about the crowd and what type of people hang out at Sangillo's, the bartender replied, like all do, "the crowd is eclectic. Lot's of different people here." I don't know if that's what all bartenders say or if it's really true. Come to think of it, there are only a few places in Portland where a distinct type of crowd is present - SPACE, Top of the East or Old Port Tavern. When pressed, she said the crowd is mostly Munjoy Hill and Waterfront people and kids making a pre-game stop on their way to the Old Port.

Sangillo's is definitely a place to stop in at least once, and if you have no where to go on Thanksgiving - head to Hampshire Street.

Prices may have changed since this entry was posted.

Posted by Amy Martin at 04:07 PM
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Sangillo's


18 Hampshire St, Portland
207-879-2810 | no website
  • Hours: Mon-Sat 8 am-1 am, Sun 9 am-1 am
  • Drink Specials: Mon PBR $2.50, Tues Allen's Sombreros (also known as "Bitch Whiskey" according to one of the patrons) $3.50, Wed Dr. McGillicuddy's $3.50, Thurs vodka drinks $3.25, Fri Coors and Coors Light $2.25, Sat Miller and Miller Lite $2.25, Sun rum and cokes $3.25
  • Cheapest drink: Bud, Millers and Coors beers $2.25, well drinks $3.75
  • Games/Amenities: 2 TVs, a megatouch and a ciggy machine
  • Music:Touch Tunes jukebox
  • Cover: Never
  • Food: Microwaveable foods like hot pockets ($1.50), mozzarella sticks ($2) and pizza (Monday nights they are $2)
  • Patrons: Pre-game stop for East Enders on their way to the Old Port and neighborhood people
  • Payment: Ca$h only. There's an ATM in the parking lot. Wants to be: A neighborhood bar.
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