Brian Boru

57 Center St., Portland, ME, (207) 780-1506 Named for the High King of Ireland from the 11th century AD, the Boru pours the best pint in town and is consistently packed with folks trolling for a good time. They serve four-star-rated Irish and pub eats from 11:45 a.m. to 10 p.m., and serve drinks upstairs, downstairs, and on the back porch through 1 a.m. House band Rakkish Paddy plays reels and jigs Fri. and Sat. at 9 p.m., the Stream reggae band plays Thurs., and Sun. afternoon features a Irish jam session. No cover.

Sunday, January 15 traditional Irish session