Bars & Pubs

Aroostook County

  • 43 Market Square, Houlton, ME 04730 | (207) 254-2199
    • A casual sports bar with plenty of seating and a fantastic menu!
  • 871 Oxbow Rd, Oxbow, ME 04764| (207) 435-6357
    • This restaurant and bar in Homestead Lodge offer delicious comfort food in a beautiful, cozy environment. Great place to warm up and meet the locals!
  • 487 West Gate Rd, Limestone, ME 04750| (207) 325-6158
    • Serving great food and spirits daily by the golf course!
  • 46 Sinclair Rd, Sinclair, ME 04779 | (207) 543-7584
    • This restaurant and bar take pride in its high-quality and delicious American fare! They also have an excellent lakeside patio and cater to boaters in the summer and snowmobilers in the winter.
  • 3372 Aroostook Rd, Eagle Lake, Maine 04739 | (207) 444-7000
    • Offering friendly service and delicious food!
  • 22 Main St, Caribou, ME 04736 | (207) 492-2185
    • A newly opened brewery serving a high-quality meal with a wide selection of beer. They strive to grow the local economy by using local ingredients, like malt and hops.
  • 250 West Main St, Fort Kent, ME 04743 | (207) 834-3055
    • With catering available, they serve lunch, dinner, coffee, and other drinks!
  • 282 North St, Houlton, ME 04730 | (207) 532-9421 ext. 303
    • With a full bar and live entertainment on weekends, this pub serves an exciting menu!
  • 45 Main St, Mars Hill, ME 04758 | (207) 425-1056
    • “Timberwolves鈥 main focus is quality food. The ingredients are locally sourced as much as possible, supporting Maine farmers and small businesses and reinvesting in our community.”
  • 384 St. Thomas St, Madawaska, ME 04756 | (207) 728-3402
    • Pub style favorites and local cuisine. The Lounge has a cozy and upscale atmosphere, and they often have live entertainment.

DownEast Maine

  • 173 Main St, Ellsworth, ME 04605 | (207) 584-2337
    • Wide variety of IPAs, ciders, nitro, and delicious pub food!
  • 22 Reach Rd, Brooklin, Maine 04616 | (207) 359-2777听
    • Seasonal modern-rustic inn with four rooms, restaurant, and bar!
  • 7 Water St, Lubec, ME 04652 | (207) 733-4300
    • United States Easternmost pub and inn. Also voted the best seaside pub in New England (Yankee Magazine) and voted best burgers in Maine (Down East Magazine).
  • 8 Sea St, Castine, ME 04421 | (207) 326-1004
    • With a variety of pizzas, sandwiches, entrees, and other dishes, Danny Murphy’s makes a great stop for dinner! Try their Irish nachos!
  • 156 Main St, Ellsworth, ME 04605 | (207) 667-2808
    • Great Irish food with a bit of pub fare as well.
  • 25 Pine St, Ellsworth, ME 04605 | (207) 370-0845
    • Local ingredients come together to create the craft products of Fogtown Brewing!
  • 439 Main St, Calais, ME 04619
    • 鈥淣othing could be finer than to be at Karen鈥檚 Diner!鈥 They serve breakfast all day, lunch, dinner, and all-you-can-eat fish ‘n chips.
  • 41 S Water St, Lubec, ME 04652 | (207) 733-4555
    Lubec Brewing Company
    Lubec Brewing Company
    • Microbrewery and taproom plus a restaurant with organic beers and locally sourced vegan, fish, and meat dishes.
  • 83 Mines Rd, Blue Hill, ME 04614 | (207) 374-2500
    • Since 2000, Marlintini’s has been serving delicious entrees, burgers, salads, soups, and seafood! Stop by to experience their impressive selection of beer on tap and their selection of wines.
  • 20 Water St, Ellsworth, ME 04605 | (207) 667-1170
    • Pub serving a great breakfast in the morning!
  • 7 Rope Ferry Rd, Sedgwick, ME 04676 |听(207) 359-8722
    • Local brewery with a taproom; its products have been distributed to many places across the state.
  • 35 Water St, Eastport, ME 04631 | (207) 853-9400
    • A cozy restaurant and bar with a good selection of beer and food.
  • 47 Water St, Eastport, ME 04631 | (207) 853-9226
    • Oldest diner in Maine with daily specials and lobster rolls.

Western Maine

  • 295 Main St, Wilton, ME 04294 | (207) 491-8458
    • This local brewpub may be small, but it packs a big punch with its unique craft beers and the delicious food on offer from regularly visiting food trucks!
  • 109 Main St, Brownfield, ME 04010 | (207) 935-4444
    • This local institution serves various delicious food, including very popular burgers, with large portions and fair prices!
  • 161 Main St, Stratton, ME 04982 | (207) 246-0102
    • This is a new restaurant in Stratton with fresh organic meat and seafood, a unique menu, and a shop with fresh food!
  • 21 Village West, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 | (207) 237-2451
    • Brewpub is located at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain.
  • 107 Lake Rd, Norway, ME 04268 | (207) 743-8434
    • Great local restaurant and bar offering pizzas, burgers, and a variety of other American and Italian style dishes right next to Pennesseewassee Lake.
  • 43 Main St, Bethel, ME 04217 | (207) 824-1007
    • A fabulous upscale restaurant where you can enjoy freshly prepared cuisine and have a unique cocktail, craft beer, and more. (Permanently Closing October 8th 2022)
  • 371 Turner St, Buckfield, ME 04220 | (207) 336-0071
    • This classic local restaurant and bar offer pub staples, drinks, and friendly service at great prices!
  • 188 Main St, Bethel, ME 04217 | (207) 824-1171
    • This burger restaurant was established in 2014 and is open year-round in Bethel and seasonally in Old Orchard Beach. It was also awarded the Best Burger in Bethel in 2019!
  • 118 Broadway, Farmington, ME 04938 | (207) 779-1112
    • Known as the neighborhood sports bar, they have the best pizza in town and offer all of the favorites like wings, nachos, and wraps.
  • 44 Allen Rd, Lovell, ME 04051 | (207) 925-3200
    • Ebenezer鈥檚 is considered one of the best beer bars in the world for its massive selection of rare and unique Belgian beers, and beer lovers travel from far and wide to visit. This, along with their fine food menu, makes Ebenezer鈥檚 a not-to-be-missed attraction in the area!
  • 2541 Main St, Rangeley, ME 04970 | (207) 864-5847
    • Great brewhouse with specialty brick oven pizza and more!
  • 2989 Rte 201, West Forks, ME 04985 | (207) 663-2020
    • A great place to stay overnight or grab a bite to eat!
  • 186 Broadway, Farmington, ME 04938 | (207) 778-6162
    • Offering a wide range of upscale pub food for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. They often host live music, giving it an upbeat and sophisticated atmosphere.
  • 877 Main St, Oxford, ME 04270 | (207) 539-6117
    • This local bar and grill offer a great selection of delicious favorites, including burgers and sandwiches, pizza, surf and turf, pasta, and more, not to mention their full bar.
  • 65 Canal St, Rumford, ME 04276 | (207) 364-3621
    • This hotel鈥檚 sports bar offers drinks and classic bar fare, as well as sandwiches, pizza, and rotating daily specials.
  • 1771 Rte 201, West Forks, ME 04985 | (866) 723-7061
    • Great place for a drink or a quick bite!
  • 292 Sunday River Rd, Newry, ME 04261
    • A great seasonal apres-ski bar features live music, ski memorabilia, and a wide variety of food options, including wood-fired pizza!
  • 458 Old Jay Hill Rd, Jay, ME 04239 | (207) 645-9800
    • This famous local watering hole has a great menu of American fare, including pizza, hot and cold sandwiches, and much more, as well as an excellent selection of beers on tap.
  • 237 Main St, Norway, ME 04268 | (207) 739-2126
    • This family-run microbrewery with a great food menu featuring local ingredients whenever possible.
  • 777 Casino Way, Oxford, ME 04270 | (207) 539-6705
    • Located at the Oxford Hills Casino, OX Pub offers a great selection of pub fare, including wood-fired pizzas and a full bar. All guests must be 21 or older.
  • 420 Main St, Oxford, ME 04270 | (207) 539-5178
    • The amazing Oxbow Beer Garden is an all-in-one taphouse, pizzeria, and cross-country ski destination. The trails are available for free use, with skis, snowshoes, and fat tire bikes available for rent on-site. The taphouse features a large selection of brews from Maine鈥檚 own Oxbow Beer, and the surrounding farmland is used to grow ingredients for their kitchen.
  • 2520 Main St, Rangeley, ME 04970 | (207) 864-3774
    • Offering burgers, sandwiches, homemade soups, steak, pasta, and much more!
  • 16 Pickford Rd, Rangeley, ME 04970 | (207) 864-5666
    • Offering a menu full of seafood with fine dining in the Dining Room and the Pickford Pub, both overlooking Rangeley Lake.
  • 5016 Sugarloaf Access Rd, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 | (207) 237-2211
    • Located at Sugarloaf, this BBQ restaurant serves excellent food and drinks.
  • 2443 Main St, PO Box 160, Rangeley, ME 04970 | (207) 864-3341
    • Offering seasonal menus with locally sourced produce, a full bar, and a fireside lounge.
  • 187 Main St, Farmington, ME 04938听| (207) 860-2811
    • Pub and winery with great food and live music.
  • 10 Jockey Cap Ln, Fryeburg, ME 04037 | (207) 256-3028
    • visit this microbrewery’s tasting room to try some great local beers! They focus on IPAs but have various other options on tap, too. Don’t miss takeout right outside from 302 Riverside or Bickford Box!
  • 976 Saddleback Mountain Rd, Sandy River Plt, ME 04970 | (207) 864-5671
    • This classic Maine ski resort, one of Maine鈥檚 largest and offering some of the highest elevation lift access in New England, is back! Offers great skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer, a cafe for breakfast and lunch, a pub, and the unique outdoor Fat Tire Mountain Bar, all based out of their mountain lodge.
  • 2454 Main St, Rangeley, ME 04970 | (207) 864-5616
    • Offering breakfast and pub food such as sandwiches, soup, salad, and burgers.
  • 2647 Main St, Rangeley, ME 04970 | (207) 864-2219
    • Their menu offers ribs, sandwiches, chili, and more!
  • 500 Commons Circle, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 | (207) 237-6834
    • Located at Sugarloaf, this restaurant has a full bar and outdoor seating to enjoy a classic mountain meal.
  • 26 Greenville Rd, Monson, ME 04464 | (207) 997-7025
    • Fall off the bones ribs, mouth-watering mac and cheese, freshly grilled burgers, and the best homemade desserts in town.
  • 149 Main St, Stratton, ME 04982 | (207) 246-2000
    • A down-home American restaurant with good burgers, pizza, salads, and more.
  • 65 Pritham Ave, Greenville, ME 04441 | (207) 695-3100
    • A pub and bar with a packed lunch and dinner menu. They also host events and live entertainment!
  • 151 Main St, Bethel, ME 04217 | (207) 824-2174
    • 29 beers on tap with the largest selection of New England beers in Western Maine. Takeout is available as well.
  • 29 Sunday River Rd, Bethel, ME 04217 | (207) 824-4253
    • Burgers and artisan pizza.
  • 59 Eustis Village Rd, Eustis, ME 04936 | (207) 246-7511
    • Steak, seafood, pasta, burgers, spirits, vegetarian options, and more.
  • 160 Main St, Farmington, ME 04938 | (207) 860-2666
    • 鈥淐ome on down to Tuck鈥檚 Ale House and take a step into one of the oldest structures in downtown Farmington, Maine. Formerly owned by Dr. C.D. Tuck (a former Civil War surgeon) in late 1800.”
  • Valley Crossing, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 | (207) 235-2010
    • This restaurant specializes in great pizza and Italian food.
  • 10 Market Square, South Paris, ME 04281 | (207) 739-2999
    • X Vault serves a fantastic menu of eclectic, pub-fusion fare, including sushi, noodle, and rice dishes, burgers and wraps, and more! Their house cocktails highlight Maine-made ciders and spirits and are very popular.
  • 290 Main St #5923, Norway, ME 04268 | (207) 744-2274
    • This pub and grill offer a wide selection of pub fare, including burgers, sandwiches, shareable plates, pizzas, and a full bar. They also host live music and events and stream Oxford Hills school basketball games!
  • 636 Main St, Fryeburg, ME 04037 | (207) 935-3021
    • 302 West is a family-owned smokehouse and tavern focused on Southern comfort food, including smoked meats, tacos, burgers, and more. They also host regular entertainment events and have become very popular among the locals!
  • 5092 Sugarloaf Access Rd, Carrabassett Valley, Maine 04947 | (207) 237-4220
    • Welcoming pub with a full bar at Sugarloaf Mountain with breakfast, dinner, cocktails, and local beers.

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