** This review is for the event space upstairs**…read more I went to a networking event in the event space upstairs and was very happy with the set up. Lots of space to sit and some comfy couch areas as well. I didn't try any food but it looks like they have some great options. The downstairs has a large bar and garage doors that open up to the outside. The whole inside gets lots of sun and is super pretty. I will be back to try it at a non event.

Truly a hidden gem! Sacred Profane nails the trifecta of great beer, amazing food, and kind staff…read more It's the only spot in the U.S. doing tank-pour lagers, where the beer is suspended from tanks and flows with gravity directly to the luger tap. They serve two types of lager beer AND have an extensive cocktail, wine and shandy list. The lobster roll with smoked trout roe, pierogis, and grilled cauliflower easily count among the best bar food we've ever had. The staff were so friendly and went out of their way to accommodate my weird allergy. The vibes are awesome and chill. 10/10 recommend. Pro Tips - Ask about the tank pour setup--it's worth learning about - Plenty of parking in front - Don't miss the lobster roll - Lots of seating inside, outside and upstairs!

Never been to banded. Love the atmosphere in the Biddeford mill complex. Walk right up to the bar…read moreand grab your favorite banded brewing brew, some ciders and special drinks. Menu shows GF and V but the menu does state that their GF options are fried in the same fryer as other items, so NoT Celiac friendly. Which is a big bummer. Service was quick and friendly!! Maybe a place to grab a drink again in the future. Maybe a dedicated fryer in the future????? Great spot and want to come back in the warmer months to experience the deck area

I will NEvER, EVER go back to Banded Brewing or purchase any of their products. I sm a longtime…read moreBoddeford resident that has supported the Brewery since it opened. Today I waited in line with my Banded Horn labeled growler. I was told the brewery no longer fills growlers. While thinking this was invredulous and dissapointed, I went to retrieve a four pack of the brew I wished to fill. The cashier I originally ordered from did not think it was fair to those who were waiting behind me to let me purchase the four pack ahead of them. She then let me know what a "pleasant person" I was. Well she is terrific budiness person who ensured that Banded will no longer receive another dollar from me. *i was forced to add a star to post this. It does not deserve any stars.

I have been a beer fanatic for over a decade and use Untapped to help me track beers that I have…read morehad and to compare with others. Typically I am an "IPA Girl," but I like to try other styles every once in a while. I was at Pat's Pizza in Brunswick celebrating with my softball team, after a win of course, and I ordered your Blazing Love Sour. I am in love. I thought that no one could top New Jersey's Oozlefinch, but you, my friends have definitely done it! I love how you have made a sour, with lactose that is not thick and weighs you down. You combined all my favorite flavors of blueberry, vanilla, and cinnamon without making it too sweet and keeping it light and unbelievably enjoyable. I immediately researched where your brewery was and was saddened to see that you have temporarily closed the Biddeford establishment. I will wait with baited breath till you open again and will become a regular, greeting every one and encouraging them to try all of your beers.

Worst experience ever! Staff was indignant, pizza was burnt and inedible and when we asked to…read morereorder waitress said they were out of anything we asked about.

Beautiful ambiance, good food but the service was really lacking. Our server was almost non…read moreexistent forgot things, and then just dropped the check without asking if we wanted dessert or any other drinks (we did). No toilet paper in the bathrooms. No trash in the bathroom to put any feminine products as well as no soap. All in all food was good but too pricey to have all these issues

My friend lives above and thought it would be fun to meet up for drinks and dinner…read more Was not about to make a reservation on line but when I arrived they asked if I had a reservation. It was not busy but there were reserved signs on various tables. Hmm. I tried We got it and had an enjoyable meal. The lager was better than I expected and our meal was quite enjoyable. Though my broccoli mushroom was a bit heavy on broccoli for my liking. They did a great job decorating for the holidays which made it nice to sit an enjoy. Love the variety of seating options from bar, hightop, tables and couch and chairs. Great for an intimate night or a group. Parking in the garage nearby. Sometimes there is valet.

So happy they are open for the season! Enjoyed the newest iteration of the burrito bowl with slow…read morecooked pork along with excellent cocktails by Ricardo!

Went to Odd by Nature on a whim during our staycation. Immediately were welcomed by both Joseph and…read moreRicardo at the bar. Beer is excellent but most surprisingly was how fantastic the cocktail program was! We loved chatting with them both about their travels, love of drinks and their knowledge of both the industry and the drinks they serve. We are so glad we stopped, it made for such an awesome night and great part of our trip. We will be bringing our friends back to visit very soon!

Barreled Souls Brewing is a craft brewery that opened in Saco, Maine in July 2014. It was founded…read moreby childhood friends Chris Schofield and Matthew Mills. The two met in elementary school and have been friends ever since. After turning 21, Schofield received a homebrewing kit from his father and started homebrewing. In 2003, he got a job working as the assistant brewer at Federal Jack's brewpub in Kennebunkport. Later, Schofield was hired as the lead brewing consultant for the design and development of the Railroad Seafood Station Restaurant and Brewpub. Meanwhile, Mills worked in the hospitality industry and managed a number of bars and restaurants. He developed a reputation for pairing food, wine, and beer selections with his customers' tastes, interests, and budgets. Mills even opened his own high-end retail wine company. Finally the two friends decided to collaborate and open their own brewery. They opened their modest brewery in the basement of a law office. Unlike other breweries, 100% of Barreled Souls' beer undergoes primary fermentation in oak barrels as opposed to stainless steel tanks. This fermentation system is based off of the Burton Union system, which was a method of fermenting beer developed in England in the 1800's. Although they have a relatively small operation, Barreled Souls has earned a reputation for producing some of the best beers in Maine. I visited Barreled Souls with my older son this summer while my I was spending the week in Maine with my family. Barreled Souls had been on my brewery bucket list for a while. I was surprised to see what a small operation they were, but that was fine with me as I usually prefer smaller breweries. I initially ordered a taster flight which featured "Purple Rain" (Fruited Sour), "No Clean Cups" (Double IPA), "The Mind Flayer" (Imperial Stout), and "Knob Creek Extended BA Nebula" (Bourbon Barrel-Aged Barleywine). Every single beer that I sampled was fantastic! The brewery also has their own food truck dubbed "Barreled Souls Burger". I enjoyed their delicious "Bold Brunch" (quarter pound patty topped w/ hash browns, bacon, cheddar cheese & a fried egg) while my son enjoyed the "Tachos" (loaded cheesy tots topped w/ taco beef, jalapeños, onions, black olives, served w/ sour cream & salsa). I was so impressed with the beer that I ordered a second flight that featured "Speakeasy Red Sangria" (Red Wine Barrel-Aged Gose), "The Pineapple Upside Down" (Triple New England IPA), "Vecna" (Imperial Fruited Sour), and "Banana Bread at Work Dude" (Bourbon Barrel-Aged Barleywine; collab w/ Abomination Brewing). I was equally impressed with these beers, and I love all of the "Stranger Things" references in the beer names. Before leaving, I purchased a bottle of "Strawberry Jam Stay Puft" (Imperial Stout) to take home. I had an excellent experience at Barreled Souls and I highly recommend them to all serious craft beer aficionados!

When you arrive parking is free just go ahead and go around back of the building. That's the…read moreentrance to Barreled Souls, the front is a law firm. Plenty of space inside and outside the weather today was perfect nice and cool. You can order flights here if you like to try every beer on the digital board. Just write down your number on sheets of paper on a barrel near the bar. Plenty of to go beer too !

My go to study/wfh spot for years. Plenty of outlets and seating, love that they stay open later…read morethan other coffee shops in the area. Love that they have local brews on tap + a good selection of books. The set up a few seats outside when it's nice out! Good cold brew, iced tea, chai, and matcha. Bagels from Rose Foods (aka delish). Their tapas plates are great for a snack!

My first time being made aware of Elements is actually due to them doing collaboration beers with…read moreBarreled Souls. This morning, my wife and I finally planned to go check out their space for the first time. What more could you truly ask for than a cafe/coffee shop meets bookstore meets beer bar! My wife is more of an avid reader than I am so she enjoyed the book aspect more. They have a large menu of offerings drink wise with everything you'd expect from a coffee shop. I do wish they did a rotating seasonal special drink menu, as places usually have one or more great sounding drinks on those. Both my wife and I settled on an iced blueberry latte. Overall it had hints of blueberry and tasted more like milk than anything. Would not be rushing back for it specifically that's for sure. Food wise they have some in-house baked goods as well as bagels from Rose Foods and corssiants from Little Spruce Baking. My wife got a plain bagel with cream cheese while I grabbed a chocolate croissant. I did mess up by not requesting it be warmed up but it was still delicious! Will be finding more spots that have goodies from Little Spruce. The bagel was also tasty. Book wise my wife enjoyed browsing but did not find any books she needed to grab. She did enjoy reading a couple chapters of her current book while we sat by the large windows (good spot for world watching outside). We enjoyed our visit but have other spots we would be happier to visit again.

Funky Bow Brewery is definitely one of the most unique breweries I've ever visited! We stumbled…read moreupon it while driving around the area and decided to stop in for a drink. Important to note: they allow dogs. And while we LOVE dogs (we couldn't resist petting the ones running around), I can see how this policy might not be for everyone. The dogs roam freely and off-leash in a large indoor/tented area, which can feel a bit chaotic. A couple of things I wasn't thrilled about: the brewery is cash-only, and there's a $3 cover fee. For what? I have no idea -- there was no live music or anything like that during the hour we spent there. As for the drinks, the beer was... fine. I had the IPA, and while I didn't love it, I'd probably drink it again. The highlight was the pizza. It was phenomenal and made up for some of the other lows.

This place was certainly a vibe. Went on a Sunday afternoon. They dont take card but there was an…read moreATM on premise to save my day. The kid working the front was SUPER nice, and the beers were good but I'm not sure if they were their beers or guest taps- the labeling isn't great. The pizza was good but not life changing. The real vibe is the fact that this is like a kindergarten gone wrong. The amount of wilding screaming kids was too much for me and look, I LOVE dogs, I brought my own but having someone else's off leash (dogs have to be off leash) and off leash kid begging for pizza while I'm trying to drink a beer in the sun was a little much. I'd go back, but it was too much of a sensory overload to be any fun and the beers were forgettable.

We were out and about in Old Orchard Beach and wanted a nice casual lunch. I remembered Lone Pine…read more was off the main strip and being off season we should have no problem getting in. So glad they are open and this is the time to enjoy our great eateries when the tourist go home ha ha. Staff was great and took the time to explain the local brews and the food menu. Great menu options. Sandwich, pizza and soups. Come down to OOB when parking is free and enjoy a great time.

Such a great little spot to go to eat and hangout. We went to grab lunch on a summer's day and…read moreloved the lobster roll (they offer Maine and Connecticut versions). I opted for the Maine version, cold lobster with mayo, greens, chives) and it was yummy. The portion was generous. My friend got the pasta salad and said that it was the best that he ever had. I appreciated the service. You order and then go to collect when your buzzer beeps. However, what I liked was that since it was a brewery, you could try their beers. The host was really nice about letting me sample a few to see what I liked and I opted for the sour. Definitely go here for a chill evening or even a mid-day lunch break when you're hungry from the beach. There's a lot of outdoor seating, cute little huts, and corn holes/ boardgames for kids.

We stopped in for lunch on a Friday and it was really solid! Very empty and we were seated right…read moreaway. Our server was very attentive and came to take our order, refill water etc frequently. We shared the fried pickles which are so good and I got the meatball sub which really hit the spot! We ordered takeout from the Portland location the day before and it was also great. Everything stayed hot and crispy which was impressive. The Biddeford location is slightly hidden away but as long as you make it down the stairs you're almost there.

Big bar and lots of seats. We got the dumplings and a pepperoni pizza and both were really great…read more Service was quick and friendly. They have an outdoor patio it looks like as well. If I lived in this area I would frequent this spot.