I would rank Carmen's entertainment factor around 4 stars in a town as small as Bar Harbor. And their food I would give about 2 so they end up with 3. This restaurant/bar tries to have a Cuban or Caribbean feel - it seems like the kind of place the Chiquita banana lady would eat at. But, they serve a majority of seafood or traditional stuff like mac n' cheese. We tried that and a Cuban sandwich and while both were edible, neither was overly desirable. However, they do have a pool table that we used frequently and a dance floor that we never used at all. On the dance floor though they had a variety of djs each night, including reggae once as well as activities such as karaoke. Overall, it's a fairly fun place to check out if you're in the neighborhood. read more

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I witnessed a grave injustice tonight. I was enjoying myself at Carmen Verandah and was waiting at the bar for another drink. The man next to me was tapping his beer can to the beat of the song that was playing and he was also bobbing his head to the beat. He did not speak to the staff, but they spoke to him. A heavyset male bartender in a tie-dye shirt turned to him and yelled "You're pounding your beer at the bar." Immediately, he motioned to a young genial bartender to do something about it, so the young bartender filled a pintglass with ice cubes and dumped it on the man's head. A guard wearing a black "Security" shirt appeared from the kitchen and grabbed the man by the arms. The man said "Don't touch me, I'll leave" and he walked down the stairs while Security held him. He left of his own accord. To my knowledge, the man did nothing wrong except drum his beer can to the beat of the music. Since when is that a crime? I was having a fun night until the overzealous staff removed this man for enjoying himself with a metal can. Since witnessing the Assault On Main Street, I cannot help but think that the staff should encourage fun and legal behavior. Carmen Verandah may be "the only club in Bar Harbor," but that does not give it carte blanche to treat paying customers like swine and dispose of them like garbage when they are having a little bit of fun in the sleepy town of Bar Harbor. Every town deserves a fun bar with good music, but last night proved that the Bar Harbor club scene has a long way to go towards modern hospitality and faithful discourse between patrons and staff. read more

"Some Days It's Too Warm to Fight A Slow Hot Wind." A tropical breeze has swept through the village of Bar Harbor, and that would be The Carmen Verandah. Set in a Victorian-esque abode, Carmen offers patrons a place to eat, drink, and be merry. And by merry, I mean dance. In celebration of my friend Petra tying the knot, a flock of us city dwellers ascended onto this pub for some lively entertainment. We did not try any of the food, but the drinks here are served quite strong, and the bartenders are swell. The place has some vintage furnishings throughout, elegant wood carvings and brightly hued stained glass. What really impressed me the most was the dance floor. Situated in a room to the right of the bar is an empty ballroom for dancing. It's compact, but serviceable. I also really liked the music. The DJ was an audio mixologist. I think it's the only place to actually go clubbing on the island. The clientele is a good mixture of tourists and townies alike. A nice place to visit is you love the nightlife and got to boogie. read more

Bar Harbor is a very small town, and there is no big variety of stuff to do in late hours. Carmen Verandah is kinda the only place where you can go to a party and meet new people. I used to work on Mount Desert Island for 2 summers and I came here often, it was always a lot of fun. Nice party place with nice drinks to offer and the staff was always pleasant. Great place, hope I'll visit again soon :) read more

There's just no better place to come and get loose in Bar Harbor! Carmen's has it all: a great, friendly staff; full range of american/pub fare with a twist; and a big 'ole dancefloor with the biggest sound system on the island... And when you order a drink, be it a beer, mixed cocktail or a shot, best believe it will be served cold, quickly and with a smile. And speaking of those mixed drinks and shots: All drinks are served "tall" or in a pint glass for those not in the know. Meanwhile shots are not measured out in stingy little "thimbles" ... Oh hell no. Shots are generously served up in four-ounce shot cups that arrive at least half-full. Get yours! In other words, you can't find more bang for your buck than from Carmen Verandah! read more

So many precious but sloppy memories. Awful music, lots of fights, but it's where you go out since you're in Bar Harbor.

Just watched the World Cup there with my family! Go Spain! Nice ambiance and good food. We had the mussel, nachos and humus apps that were all very yummy. Beer was good too. They need more tv screens for sports but it was still fun for this rainy day. I would definitely revisit again! read more

We were looking for a spot to grab drinks and bar food and stumbled upon this gem. We were able to sit outside upstairs that overlooked the park, and the food was definitely the most bang for your buck. Friendly staff, good selection of drinks, and live bands that play at 9pm. read more

Nobody would call this fine dining, but we love to go upstairs and watch the tourists on the street. Good selection of Maine beer, get the blueberry brew with the blueberries. They allow dogs, another plus for us. I don't go at night. That's another whole scenario... read more

I love Carmen Verandah's! This place is always a guaranteed good time. Its a great space and the staff is on point, professional and friendly. You will not find better DJ's in Bar Harbor, and I challenge you not to dance when your there. I lost my phone there once and the staff was unbelievably friendly and helpful and my phone was found. If you are just exploring bar harbor, then definitely go here. If you have been Bar Harbor for a while and dont go there, change that up. Thanks Carmens. read more

I've had the misfortune to go to Carmen Verandah (a lot of people confuse it with Rupe's downstairs) enough that I really should know better by now. What to expect: Loads of baseball-cap-wearing broskis attempting to dance to overly-loud club rap with their screeching nearly-naked peacocks of girlfriends, sloshed out of their gourds on overpriced drinks served by surly bartenders. I can't really blame them for being surly, though, because the clientele is a completely vile lot. If you go there between midnight and one, you'll see twits throwing beer bottles off the balcony at the sidewalk below, at least six cops outside trying to keep order, more twits falling over each other, fighting and puking up sick on the road, arguing with cops and then going around the corner to the parking lot where they pile into cars and careen home. I might venture back into Carmen Verandah's if they were giving away gold doubloons, but that's about it. The building is nice, but the business inhabiting it is completely lacking in charm, the music is terrible, the clientele a bunch of callow fratboys with nothing better to do than fight and try to pick up women. Plus, their drinks are weak and pricey. Stay far, far away. read more

Very amenable staff. Great service and food. Individual meatloaf and sauce excellent. Sweet Potato Fries are the reason to go there. Walk up a flight and see. read more

Beware the tourist trap my husband and I fell into by sketchy bartender at this place!! We had a couple of beers during late afternoon (before the place turns into a club). The bartender (resembles Stiffler from American Pie, but not as clean or good looking). When it came time to leave, my husband asked for our tab expecting a receipt to look over like most honest establishments provide. Instead, he brings over a notepad with a bunch of tally marks on it to indicate each drink (nor did they correctly do so). The tab was over 75$ for literally 4 beers. When we decided to just pay it (with a credit card) instead of arguing with him, he told us the tab would be twice that if we paid with a credit card rather than cash. At this point, it became exceedingly clear that this guy was not on the up and up. My best advice.....steer very clear of this place, and if you do venture in- DO NOT RUN A TAB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Fun bar! I think I was really into it because of their music selection which couldn't have been any better. It's super busy and filled with 20-somethings, probably more on the early 20's side. They actually had a great patio too although there wasn't many people out there late-night. It seemed to be getting a bit sloppy later but I thought it was a fun place overall! I didn't come for the food and I can't really imagine doing so but I'm sure it's different during the day. read more

Only stopped for a happy hour beer and wings which were half-off. Beer was a local brew--fine, and wings were okay. I asked for them to be cooked extra crispy but they came out the usual soggy skin with the standard buffalo sauce. Sat on the upstairs verandah which was a little dark but nice. read more

We stopped in on our first night in Bar Harbor. The food was great (I had the boursin & beef sandwich, the Mister had a Cuban). We both ordered microbrews and they were served at the proper temperature (*not* ice-cold, but chilled just enough.) Service was fast and friendly, and our table overlooked the square. As an added bonus for fellow arcade nerds, they have a "cabaret" Ms. PacMan (set fast), an Attack from Mars pinball machine in great condition, and a multi-game cabinet to boot. Great meal & entertainment for the money. read more

Came in during "happy hour" for the advertised frozen drink specials on their outdoor chalkboard (my husband likes girly drinks). The bartender said that they didn't have a happy hour, nor did they have any frozen drink specials. We both got a drink and say in this huge, skeezy looking, empty bar for about 30 minutes before paying in cash (they have a tiny sign saying that they hate plastic, which we found strange and stupid in today's world). Drinks were nothing special. Bartender was creepy. Place was skeezy. Bathrooms looked like any that you'd find in a seedy bar. Basically, it's just a seedy bar in a tourist town. read more

It's been months and this place still remains in my mind. Our waiter was extremely slow and inattentive (the place was near empty at the time). The food was lukewarm and just not very good to begin with. I recommend you seek another restaurant and save yourself the disappointment. read more

Hubby and I were wandering around Bar Harbor yesterday afternoon and wanted to eat there before returning home. We stumbled upon Carmen Verandah and looked at the menu just outside and went up the stairs. The food was delish and the services was great. Our waitress was chatty and very attentive. The food came very fast ( granted they weren't that busy at the time) but other parties came in for dinner and she was awesome and friend,y to all, and their food all came very quickly. Overall I would highly recommend it to anyone. read more

For what it is and where you are, it is not a bad place to kick back and have a few drinks with the younger crowd. Day time in Bar Harbor is filled with travelers and families. Good place to meet people as well. Ok dance floor with sometimes fun music. Staff and Bar tenders are quick and very polite. read more

Great food! Friendly service! Cool atmosphere. We came on a Sunday evening and I would come back in a heartbeat.

I would like to say the Carmen Verandah is a Great place...Myself and 5 other friends stopped by for a cold one after shopping all day and could not have felt more welcome. The bar tender was very nice, and the bouncer Ashley , was very nice young man. We all felt comfortable knowing Ashley was looking out for 6 lady's all in our 50's as we danced, drank and had a great time....Thanks again if we make it back to Bar Harbor again will stop in for a cold one... read more

While on vacation in Bar Harbor we stopped at the Carmen Veranda for a late lunch. Their several selections of draft beer and ales were of the finest quality. The server was congenial and very knowledable of the house offerings. I had the brown ale and the lady a scotch on the rocks. She ordered the large fish sandwich which was a large fillet of haddock on a toasted roll along with slaw and the kettle chips. My serving of a bowl of clam chowder was rich and loaded with chopped clams. Our guest had a lobster club sandwich which was enormous and loaded with chunks of lobster with very little binder. He also had pumpkin ale which is a seasonal offering. The owner provided us a tour of the facility and from what we saw; this club has to be rocking when the stars come out. It offered a large dance floor with lots of lights and audio. A game room and a lounge with stuffed sofas and multiple TV's. It was on the opposite side of the bar. There is also another service bar for weekends and large functions .As I have difficulty with stairs, we entered from the rear where there is a ramp from the public parking lot. I would recommend the club for spending some leisure time even if just to sip a cocktail and look out over the park green from the outdoor veranda. read more