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    8 Bells

    5.0 (13 reviews)
    Closed 2:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Sarenna K.

    Enjoyed this place so much on our brief visit to Camden! Stopped by for a drink in the afternoon and came back later for the music - it was awesome! The owner was great. The Cloudy Apple and sausage rolls were delicious! We can't wait to come back someday :)

    Chris C.

    Great to be here at the soft opening of 8 Bell, the new Irish Pub in Camden Maine! Going for a Guinness and the Celtic Pie! Some nice music going, love it! And being a former Navy Man, I love the name, end of the watch.

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    9 months ago

    The drinks, staff, and ambiance was all amazing. A taste of Ireland is exactly what Camden needed. Will be back

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    9 months ago

    We love this hidden gem . Great place, good drinks, staff is friendly and attentive. They have good music , the atmosphere is inviting.

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    9 months ago

    Atmosphere is so welcoming and friendly. You can't help but feel relaxed, comfortable and happy when having a drink here.

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    10 months ago

    Cozy and cool. Interesting menu, decent beer selection, very engaging staff, and a neat sitting room. Great spot!

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    11 months ago

    With lively music, great beer, tasty snacks, and a cosy, welcoming atmosphere, 8 Bells is a great addition to Camden!

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    Finn's Irish Pub - Haddock Sando

    Finn's Irish Pub

    4.2(307 reviews)
    39.3 mi
    $$

    Ok. I'm not going to lie. When I first looked at the menu I actually headed next door to…read moreMargarita's to eat instead. Boy do I regret that decision! We came back the following night for a REAL treat... First of all, Tony was our server. What an absolute sweetheart!! He had nothing but fantastic recommendations for us. He was definitely not your standard "waiter". He spoke to us like we were regulars, which we appreciated, considering we were from Massachusetts. We ordered three of his suggestions: wings, fish and chips and the spicy margarita. Outside of what was recommended we also got the beer cheese and GIANT soft pretzel, bangers and mash and the creme brûlée. First off- this was my first time trying beer cheese, so I was beyond excited. I hate pretzels, however. Guess what?? They were BOTH SOOO GOOD!! The pretzel was the size of my giant head and was so soft & salty. It really paired well with the creamy beer cheese. I'd come back just for this appetizer every time. The wings too, actually! I was a little hesitant because I read the word "dill" on the menu but they really tasted more like Buffalo wings with a note of dill at the very end. I think I might be in love.... On to the main event! The Smithwick's beer battered fish and chips... WOW. It was a little different than I'm used to (which was a great thing in this case). The batter was thick and crispy (I'm used to thinner) and the haddock was super moist. Very fresh! I order this meal wherever I go and this is definitely in my top 3 (out of probably 50 others). I was hoping I could switch out the chips for fries because, well, I've never had traditional chips before! I must say I was pleasantly impressed though! They were the BEST and completed the dish perfectly. My fiancé had the bangers and mashed. He said it was good and very traditional. I did not indulge, so I can't relay that in my review. Last, we ended the meal with a MUST try....the creme brûlée. LEAVE ROOM FOR THIS DESSERT! The top was a hard sugar coating while the rest was truly a creamy dream. I might have to stop back in JUST for this before I head back home! 5 stars. Definitely. 6 stars for service!!

    Our server lost our credit card on the way to the servers station to process the card. SHE LOST THE…read moreCARD! Never found it. THE SERVERS STATION WAS 30 feet from our table. Server and manager were ambivalen. They comp'ed our meal. Still no phone call, no card. IF YOU VALUE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION, DO NOT GO HERE.

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    Cuzzy's - Quesedilla

    Cuzzy's

    3.4(176 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Very good for what it is. Cuzzy's is a tavern with food. The burger was exceptionally juicy and…read moreflavorful, but not exceptional. The chowder tasted of cream, the potatoes were soft and subtle and cooked and cut properly; the clams were fresh and the amount resting the just not enough range. The clam chowder was way too thin and was a soup or broth. The butternut squash soup was underwhelming. The ambiance including decor and vibe is excellent. Fun. The service is classic Maine. Grumpy, slow and impolite with a smile. Drinks are very good. P

    As a Yelp Elite member, I don't give one-star reviews lightly, but unfortunately I feel this…read moreexperience warrants one. My husband and I visited for drinks and spent a few hours at the bar. During the first part of our visit, we had a wonderful time. The atmosphere was friendly, we enjoyed meeting other patrons, including several Canadian Army veterans on a motorcycle tour, and the service from the initial bartender was excellent. We appreciated being allowed to play a complimentary game of pool. Unfortunately, the experience changed dramatically after the bartending shift change. From that point on, we felt unwelcome and believed staff chose to side with a small group of patrons during a disagreement rather than taking the time to understand the situation. Ultimately, we were asked to leave, which came as a complete surprise and left us feeling embarrassed and disappointed. What makes this especially frustrating is that we had spent a significant amount of money at the establishment and had been enjoying ourselves without issue for most of the evening. the way the situation was handled left us feeling dismissed and unfairly treated. Based on this experience, I would not return and don't recommend this establishment to other visitors.

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    Tap & Barrel Tavern - Big Tap Burger and Parmesan Fries

    Tap & Barrel Tavern

    4.6(257 reviews)
    44.4 mi
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    Stopped in after a long bike ride in Acadia, it was exactly what our bodies were wanting! We got a…read moreflight of beer and their sour they had that was local was delish! Our waitress was so kind and helped out with someone who had a food allergy. We sat on the patio and it was nice and the road they are on isn't busy so it felt like we were tucked back a little! I would recommend! I got the sausage platter and they had pickled rhubarb and it was to die for!

    Excellent find. Fantastic meal. Heck of a good time…read more Lots of beers and booze to choose from nestled in all warm and cozy in the eclectic environment of Bar Harbor, ME. I had the burger special which was fucking fantastic! I was getting pretty tired of seafood at this point and it was the most refreshing change of pace. It was one of those just in time food experiences. C went for the crab cakes. What a gorgeous version of crab cakes they were! Fancy pants presentation and all things considered some of the best crab cakes we had on our trip. Bartender was really friendly and was super proud of their whiskey/bourbon collection. He did point out a few bottles to us that were really quite special and hard to come across. They had some Penelope variants that were unseen to me. I would come back in a heartbeat. If I lived nearby, I would be here all of the time. There were a ton of interesting menu items I would like to try. '26 - 26

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    8 Bells - irish_pubs - Updated July 2026

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