I think this is a great edition to the Bangor area but they just have a few things to work on…read more Great things: Very cool speakeasy vibes. Decorated very well. Service was friendly and very knowledgeable. The drinks we got were great. Things to improve on: Priced a little high for what you get. Change the menu to much where they don't have anything on the menu you have to hear everything from the waitress which is hard to remember. We didn't try any food for the reason and for everything to be super pricey. I will be back to try again if I'm in the area, even if it's just for a drink!

On my overnight in Bangor I was at a not-great hotel but fortunately Barliman's was nearby to save…read morethe day--or rather, happy hour into dinner into nightcap, which is how it went (mind you this was right after the time change, so it was dark before 5pm and my "late night" meant I left at 8:30, lol). The vibe is chill speakeasy/library; there's a comfy bar area with tables and then a warren of other little spaces where you can hang out as well, with books and games strewn about to peruse. I love that they have a small, curated menu, which makes it easy: Maine oysters (two kinds, both awesome) got me started with a martini (well OK two martinis; friendly bartender makes them *perfectly*), and then you can extend to dinner with a few rotating options. I got lucky because whoever is making this delicious food decided that bolognese and lasagna should have a baby and be served in a piping-hot dish with some bread and salad on the side, and who could be mad about that?! (NB get some red wine with it). And they feature the fabulous Maine martini (aka Allen's Coffee Brandy, to which I have been converted), so there's your perfect nightcap. Sometimes when you go to bars with small menus the food is so-so, but not here: everything was insanely good and the perfect portion size. Who knows when I'll be back in Bangor next, but I'll definitely come here again when I am. Check it out!

We had a great time at Black Moon. The night we were there, they had live music. It is a very…read morewelcoming cocktail bar and restaurant. We were standing near the bar, and one of the bartenders invited us to sit and moved chairs around for us. Service was excellent and very friendly. We had the roasted tomato burrata sandwich and flatbread. Each were great. This is such a cool place, there is a vinyl store within the restaurant, but it was closed when we there. There also was an area they sell guitars, all so random, but fit so well together. A very cool, comfy place to enjoy drinks, food and music.

This pub has great ambience. We had come from Acadia National Park and needed some good food and…read morebeverages and the Black Moon Pub did not disappoint. The historic building has a tin roof and a wooden bar that eeks history. Our waitress was so welcoming and made us feel right at home. I enjoyed the roasted tomato burrata baguette sandwich and it was toasted and tasty. Several of my dining partners also had the same sandwich. Another had the Warm Roasted Root Vegetable Salad that she said was wonderful. We finished the meal with generous portions of carrot cake topped with delicious cream cheese frosting. There is a store inside the Black Moon (that happened to be closed on a Saturday night). In the corner they sell vinyl records and CDs and there is also a selection of guitars. There was also a musician playing live music near the front of the pub that really added to the atmosphere. It was a truly great find right on Main Street in Ellsworth.

Wow wow wow! I think this was the overall best brewery we visited while in Maine! The beer and the…read morefood were incredible! Add in the ambiance and you get this gem in Ellsworth. We walked over from the main strip of downtown and loved the vibe as soon as we arrived. Walking down the stairs to get to the brewery versus the glass blowing shop was so cute. With apples on the ground from the apple trees, it couldn't be more "Maine". When walking in, you order at the bar for both food and drink and then there is a booth/trailer out back where the food comes out. The inside is set up for open mic night and then outside they have a full stage where they host live music. There is plenty of seating outside at the picnic tables as well. We ordered a couple beers, the Margherita pizza, the potato chips, and the Carrot Top salad. I cannot tell you howwwwwwwww amazing the salad was!! I have never had a salad like this and I ate every last bite. The roasted carrots were so good, combined with the crispy onions and the dressing; it was heaven. The chips were incredible and the dip that comes with it just elevates it that much more. I believe it was a pickle dip of some sort? I can't remember specifically, just that I needed a vat of it. Then the pizza?! We couldn't finish it but man did we want to! Add all this tasty food to a beautiful backdrop and we were the happiest little foodies in Maine. Hands down best stop in Ellsworth!

While staying in Ellsworth we wanted to try a local brewery and was not disappointed, well we were…read moredisappointed they ran out of pizza dough and we could not order pizza, which looked amazing! Located on a neighborhood street a block off main street with plenty of parking is this hidden gem. They have indoor and lots of outdoor seating. The night we were there, there was a jazz duo providing entertainment. Our group ordered a variety of beers, cider and seltzers. The blue maple selz had a unique taste, but was refreshing. Beers included fog light , Maine coast , riverbend and aqua culture- with pine and oysters. The beers were very good and we purchased some to go. The atmosphere is relaxing and friendly. They promote farm to table and sustainability. A perfect location to relax after a day in Acadia

A quirky cool storefront with a horseshoe-shaped bar and an eclectic cocktail menu, comprised…read moremainly of the locally made spirits offered for sale: gin; aquavit; absinthe; coffee liqueur; and black walnut liqueur. Our party of four sampled a variety of the cocktails -- the Foggy Whistler, the Espresso Martini, and the Snorri. I loved the foggy whistler, made with gin, pineapple, mezcal, peach schnapps, and lime. The espresso martini was also a crowd favorite, made with coffee liqueur, janara, and gin. Support your local distillers and head over to Luce Spirits for a unique experience you'll only find in Rockland.

Very cute, chill, relaxing nano distillery with cocktails, board games, great vibes and awesome…read morebar tenders. Definitely worth dropping in if you're in Rockland! Grab a drink after (or before) hitting the art galleries, shops, and ferry out to the islands. Try the Aquavit for something a little different.

Cute little Irish pub with a small bar. Tater kegs were unique and yum! Their menu offer great…read moreIrish opitions to but we were just there for small bites. Definitely worth a stop. Right on the corner.

i really wish cooks would be more open to seasoning their patties in burgers. And i'm not talking…read moreabout just salt, i'm talking about garlic, onion, paprika, oregano SOMETHING other than a pinch of salt and pepper.... Ironically what WAS over salted was my fries. The cheese was stringy tho which is always a + but it was just a boring meal. Great drinks, boring meal, and they should invest in a Mancala board game set

Had an amazing dinner here. Don't spend much time in Bangor so we got many dishes and shared them…read moreall. Was shocked this place was here. Food was incredible. Burger with blueberry and goat cheese was great. Only things is- I firmly believe bacon should be crispy. This bacon was not. That's the only thing I would change. Onion and squash soups were great. Calamari was good. Maple pomegranate Brussels sprouts were amazing! Service was fantastic. They split every dish in the kitchen for me and my wife. Katya offered without us asking. And the kitchen staff were so courteous in doing that. I know that can be a pain in the butt. Everything still had great presentation and care coming out like that too! Amazing! What a gem in Bangor Maine

The place had great atmosphere and was alive. I was looking forward to it. I sat at the bar and…read moreordered soup, oysters and fish and chips for my main course. The fish and chips came first. I was a bit surprised. Then during the middle of that dish came the soup and oysters. There was little room at the bar but the server jammed all the plates in making for a stressful situation. I felt I had to jam everything thing down at once. I could not really enjoy it. I will give it another try.

Food was mid at best…read more Beer wasn't cold. Service was mid. The reason I sit at the bar is for service. Convo with the 2 gentleman at the bar was great. Woulda been 2 star without that.

I was recently in Bangor for work and this place was one of the more recommended spots in town…read more It is a standard Irish pub with very good food. I went out on a whim and tried the corn, beef and cabbage. It tasted like St. Patrick's Day in my mouth! Great local beer on tap, great service and very reasonable prices.

All thngs one would desire in a small town tavern! Good drinks, excellent bar food, some excellent…read moremenu items, and good service with a side of personality!

Great drinks! Chris the bartender is awesome. Try the burgers and fried pickles, the food is good…read morealso.

Really spectacular food. For breakfast I had asparagus and eggs in a crepe with hollandaise sauce…read more Extraordinary! And excellent. Even the coffee options were unique, thoughtful, and truly curated. At dinner, later, i had a naan foraged mushroom pizza. Again, really unusual and interesting, and absolutely fantastic. The food is really special. EASILY worth a forty-minute drive. Ambience is nice, and the cocktail menu is impressive and thoughtful. I'll definitely go back.

Came in for lunch as tried this drink. If you like spicy Smokey and sweet this is your drink.read more

We picked up coffee and a whole blueberry pie here on our last day of our trip to Maine…read more The service was spectacular, very fast with making the coffees (which were much needed). I also grabbed a cinnamon sugar donut which was super flavorful and went very well with the coffee. My family loved the blueberry pie - it was super authentic with those small wild blueberries Maine is so well known for. Cash only right now! There is an ATM but it charges $2.

Whoopee pies were dry. Honestly got better at the grocery store. Especially for the price. Almost…read more$10 for 2. Cash only, ATM on site.