Stopped in after a long bike ride in Acadia, it was exactly what our bodies were wanting! We got a flight 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! read more

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Excellent find. Fantastic meal. Heck of a good time. 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 read more

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The cocktails were on point. The food was prepared and presented beautifully. We enjoyed oysters, bluefin tuna tartar and lobster rolls and fresh cut fries. Our server wax wonderful and attentive. Great spot to enjoy dinner and drinks. read more

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Go for the birria duck tacos alone. They were in the top five of our favorite food items on this trip. Drinks were okay. I got the local whisky flight that I really enjoyed, but the wife got a sour drink with a wine float. The egg white foam needed drops of Angostura because it smelled like wet dog. read more

Great service, very quick seating on a friday night, great serving sizes and personable staff. We got the pork belly, duck birria tacos, french dip and blue fin tuna tartare. Everything was brought to our table at once and very quickly. For dessert we had blueberry and triple berry pie and it was absolutely delicious. Would 10/10 recommend read more

Lovely place to grab food and a drink if you're out in Bar Harbor. Good sized list of beers. The street corn & scallops were amazing.

Rolled into town and stopped for lunch! Fun atmosphere with a very nice patio if it's a nice day. Friendly bartender that helped us choose the right beer! The street corn scallops were absolutely amazing and cooked perfectly! read more

Tap & Barrel Tavern - Street corn scallops - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

We stopped here for lunch. The food was great, service was good and the craft beers in tap were excellent. I had the scallop street corn dish with seared scallops in a dish of homemade creamed corn which I recommend. Others in our party had the lobster roll, the French dip, the fried haddock sandwich and a burger. All agreed that the food was very good and we would stop there again. read more

Tap & Barrel Tavern - Tables and bar area. There's also outside seating- - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

We thought we would try out Tap and Barrel because it had good reviews online. We got the crab cakes and haddock sandwich. The crab cakes were delicious some of the best I have had. Lots of real crab in them! The haddock sandwich was good and flavorful. We sat outside and it was a beautiful afternoon and Tina, our server, was great! read more

What a great spot! We went for the chicken wings and took advantage of the bone marrow special. Both were so good! And the bartender, Marina, was so nice and helpful! If you're looking for bourbon, this is also the place with over 180 different selections. This restaurant has a good amount of outside seating, limited inside seating with an open air design and seating at the bar. There's a lot of parking nearby but is pay per plate M-F. read more

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I came here with a group of 5 adults and 2 dogs. We were happy to find a spot that was dog friendly! We picked a spot on the patio that was under a tree to keep out of the sun. The waiter was very friendly and answered all of the questions that we had about the menu. He even put up with my dad's very bad "dad jokes" the entire time. The beer menu was overwhelmingly large. They had just about everything that you could ever want. Everyone enjoyed their food very much. read more

Tap & Barrel Tavern - Dog friendly patio - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Came here for dinner on a Saturday in November. We were able to be seated at the bar when we came in. Inside has good seating and outside is covered and had heating which was nice. Atmosphere is nice and bartender was friendly. I ordered the crab cakes and really enjoyed them! I just wish there was a little more food because I was hungry afterward for $24. But we still enjoyed our dinner! read more

Tap & Barrel Tavern - Crab cakes - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Great service, drinks, ambiance and food. What we ordered: Lobster Grilled Cheese Lobster with American + Goat Cheese. (Absolutely delicious!! Highly recommend!) + Short Rib Grilled Cheese Braised Short Rib with Caramelized Onions, American + Cheddar Upgraded our sandwiches side to French fries instead of the chips since they looked way too good to pass up! read more

Tap & Barrel Tavern - Lobster Grilled Cheese -- Lobster, American + Goat Cheese - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Great smash burger and cozy setting. We sat outside despite the chilly weather. The service was a bit slow but they were very busy. I was only disappointed that they ran out of French fries, so I had some chips with my burger. read more

Tap & Barrel Tavern - Tap burger - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Excellent food (lobster grilled cheese, scallops, truffle Caesar, soup and lobster roll 10/10) Awesome service, ambiance, seating options and even music. Loved our experience, and highly recommend anyone to stop here! Patio is also highly dog friendly!! read more

Tap & Barrel Tavern - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

We are here about two weeks ago after spending the morning in Acadia. I fell in love with this place. We sat on the patio. Service was amazing. I had the tap flight and now my only problem is I am from NC and I don't know if I can find those beers here in NC and I loved them lol. I had the lobster grilled cheese. My husband had the wings. They were both wonderful. If I am ever back in Bar Harbor area this will be one of my first stops read more

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Impeccable smashburger, okay salad (leaves were dried out kale shreds), and good birria tacos. TVs to watch the game and a full bar. Def would recommend this if you want comfort food but a step above the bar food on the main drag of bar harbor read more

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Four stars only because the service was not super friendly. 2/3 of the waitresses we saw seemed like they were having a bad day. Our waitress was nice enough, thankfully. Oysters - phenomenal. Kinda pricy at 22/half dozen, but they were local and really good. Mussels - if you like spicy Thai food (I do!!!) then this is a fantastic dish. I only wish it came with more than 2 paper thin slices of bread, because the broth was really amazing. Kids menu - some standard fare, grilled cheese, burgers, but definitely done right. My oldest ordered the Amber grilled cheese with caramelized onions and blackberries - not something you normally find on the kids menu. We asked to sub fries on one of the orders and she charged us for a full order of fries. I would've liked to have known that in advance. I knew there would be an upcharge, but I didn't anticipate it being $5. Duck birria tacos - two in an order, no sides. Overall, the atmosphere was so cute and inviting on the patio. I think we spent around $140 for a few entrees and a few kids meals, which honestly felt right for the quality of the food. read more

Talk about an experience. Night one of our honeymoon and wanting to try something close to our suite. This was unbelievable. The food was high level, and the atmosphere was amazing. Beyond impressed and back tomorrow! read more

Tap & Barrel Tavern - Holy cow! Come here, eat here. The scallops and the crab cakes blew our minds. Coming back tomorrow to try more. - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Loved the vibe in here. drinks were tasty and Mac and cheese was pretty good. Bartender was awesome. Overall a really good time! read more

Tap & Barrel Tavern - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Delicious Haddock sandwich and the Jr burger were fantastic.Great spot to have a beer and a bit to eat. read more

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First of all service was excellent. Never needed to ask for anything. Our goal was to get lobster rolls... hot with butter. Not cold. They offered those so we got them. We just ate the lobster. That's what we wanted. Was delicious and tender. We had the pork belly for appetizer and it was excellent. Cheesy grits...mmm. Wife approved. Great beer selection and atmosphere. read more

Tap & Barrel Tavern - Pork belly appetizer - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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My friend was salivating over the thought of Tap and Barrell the whole time we were planning our trip, and let me tell you, it did not disappoint! From the moment we walked in, Joshua was on point! There is a good selection of draft beers, and each one we ordered his the spot. Joshua made sure we knew there was limited soup available, so I snagged one of the last bowls of the deliciously amazing soup of the day - tomato basil - and that hit the spot on a cool afternoon. I also ordered the crabcakes, to which all the employees said "Yaaaassss" so I knew it was the right choice! They were very flavorful. As our group grew, we moved from the bar to a table with no problem. The space was super cute, and while I do wish we could have sat outside (we were a tad chilly after our morning ride), the inside was great. They do slow down and it sounds like they close for part of the season, so we were happy to hit it before this happened. Absolutely wonderful experience with amazingly good local brews and delicious food, as well as super nice employees! Thanks, Tap and Barrel! read more

On our last night in Bar Harbor we decided to stop here for dinner because it got such great reviews. We were not disappointed. It was a beautiful fall night and we sat on the patio near a cozy heater. Service was excellent with suggestions from the menu, checking in often l, but never rushing us. We started with the chicken wings which were delicious. Nice spice to them and they were nice and hot. Great start. I wanted something lighter and chose the peach panzenella salad. It was so good. Fresh veggies and the bread was nice and crusty. Yum. Husband had a burger and I stole a fry or two. They were so good. Great stop. Enjoyed the food and atmosphere. read more

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Amazing food and beer list plus great bourbon selection!! Started with a Maker's Mark cellar aged pour and blueberry sour. The steamed mussels and sourdough were so creamy and good - enough for two! We also had the curry poutine and it did not disappoint. So nice to get off of the main road stuffed of cruise shippers the menu is very interesting and includes a lobster roll for those looking. read more

Tap & Barrel Tavern - Steamed mussels - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Great place to eat. Small and cozy...away from.tje big crowds. Burgers and beer on summer day in bar harbor need i say more ?

Outstanding blackberry grilled cheese on sourdough. Outstanding hand-cut French fries. Maybe...best fries I've had in my life. Outstanding hoppy IPA -can't remember the name but server said it was the number two beer in the U.S. right now. Definitely a sports bar vibe with a few tvs indoors at the bar if you need to catch a game. Outdoor deck under the trees was nice for fresh air and people watching. Some of the best food we had on MDI for sure. Would totally come back. read more

What a wonderful way to end the day- in food, in service, and overall vibe. We were looking for somewhere casual that would still be open and serving food around 7:30pm, so we happened upon this place. The interior feels like the "cool neighborhood bar" you'd see two childhood friends reunite at in a hallmark Christmas movie set in Maine. It balances being welcoming to tourists, with being a gathering place for locals. I was expecting a pub menu, but truly it was much more nuanced than that. There was a great (and NOT boring) salad selection, various Korean inspired options, and a smattering of unexpected variety (while remaining approachable). I got the pub burger (I think?) which was a delicious smash burger situation. My partner got the birria tacos. It was a wonderful end to the day, alongside an extensive beer and drink menu. Service was fast and helpful, and truly I would recommend this place to anyone! read more

This place is a solid 4 stars on food quality. However service is beyond any expectation. This is what you'd get when visiting your grandma and her sister: they just jump on you and won't let go until you finish everything on your plate. Restaurant allows bringing dogs in, but does not allows them on those small couches. We did managed to get few weird looks when coming in with 2 large huskies, but virtually everyone wanted to pet them and figure why they behave so good. Big selection of tap beer, and even bigger selection of cans and bottles. One of those serving grandmas does not drinks, so you have to give detailed explanation why you need to order, but this is even more fun. Huge selection of bourbon and scotch. I loved 4oz of local whiskey flight. Maybe pricey but 2 good and 2 oks - I don't mind. For the food, you really have to think of this as a small plate place rather than a bar with food. Everything should be looked at as drink supplement than food by itself. I especially loved amber grilled cheese. Perhaps the best one outside of NJ. On the other hand duck tacos came so spicy that I would not recommend unless you know about this. My girl had scallops and insists that I recommend them to anyone. Finally I loved humus plate, don't be shy asking for extra pita. On a final thought price is very competitive for the area. Not sure when I'll get another chance, but I sure will come back for few beers or another amber cheese. read more

When traveling, very rarely do I return to a restaurant for a second meal... let alone the exact same meal. My husband and I were visiting Bar Harbor, looking for a casual lunch spot. Tap & Barrel looked like more of a drink place, that happened to have food. But let me tell you, the food deserves to be in the spotlight! They advertise "largest bourbon list North Portland", but they don't advertise "best burger and fries North of Portland". Their Big Tap Burger and Parmesan Fries were truly outstanding. Perfect bun, perfectly cooked burger, with amazing special sauce, all next to hand cut fries with Parmesan, thyme, and a dash of lemon. Insanely good quality. Browse the menu, and you'll quickly pick up on that it was crafted by a chef who has an appreciation for the art of food. If you're in the area, or not in the area and are planning a trip to Acadia/ Bar Harbor, stop in. Great food, great drinks, great service, great atmosphere! And to top it all off, they're dog friendly! read more

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I was so excited to come after reading the reviews but this place was a huge disappointment. Bad service, drinks took 15 -20 minutes, food took forever. Chairs are awful, hard metal, no backs on the chairs. I was staring at a bunch of cars in an alley. Food was just meh. There are plenty of other places to eat in bar harbor, go there....anywhere. read more

I was looking for a sports bar to watch college football on Monday night and this place was recommended to me by the bnb I was staying at. They had plenty of TVs and decent prices on drinks. The bartender was very friendly and provided great service. I tried their wings which had a gochujang vinaigrette sauce on them. The bartender explained it as a sweet heat Korean bbq style. They were great and cooked perfectly. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a place to watch a game, get a drink or have bar food. read more

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This place is great. Great location where you can people and car watch on the outside patio, great food, a great beer list, and the most extensive bourbon menu in the Bar Harbor and surrounding area read more

Tap & Barrel Tavern - Lone Pine Summer Nights- great summer choice! - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Amazing‍ Everything was great, the service, the food, the atmosphere. As someone who loves to cook and loves a great meal, this was everything I had been looking for on my trip across the east coast- a meal that I'll still be talking about when I get back home. The short rib grilled cheese was sooo good! 10/10 recommend read more

Tap & Barrel Tavern - Short rib grilled cheese - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Nice restaurant with outdoor seating that's dog friendly. Plenty of room in the inside seating area. Super friendly staff. I got the Big Tap Burger and my wife got the Tap Jr. The burgers were cooked to our liking and were juicy and flavorful. read more

Tap & Barrel Tavern - Big Tap Burger on the left and the Tap Jr. on the right - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Amazing restaurant tucked away on the side streets of Bar Harbor! Definitely one of our favorite meals during our visit, and they have a very impressive bourbon selection. We almost missed this place as it's in a little nook and is unassuming, but so glad we spotted it! We were seated immediately and the service was quick and friendly. The food menu is like upscale bar food. They had fun cocktails, and a very long list of whiskey, scotch, and bourbon. They had a great draft beer selection as well. We ordered the burger and short rib toast to eat and both were excellent. The burger was super juicy and had great flavor. The short rib toast was just as good with the caramelized onions and fennel on top of perfectly toasted sourdough. The fries were house-cut and were super delicious. I ordered a blueberry cocktail and my husband ordered a local beer to drink. Both were very refreshing, and worth coming for alone! Awesome addition to the main street restaurants, highly recommend! read more

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The lobster grilled cheese was so good I had to go back for another one before I left! Great service and drink offerings too! read more

Tap & Barrel Tavern - Lobster grilled cheese - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Very nice place. I had a great lobster grilled cheese. The house made sourdough bread was toasted to a perfect crisp. Great selection of draft beer and less than common bourbons. I'm in Bar Harbor 4 or 5 a year, I will definitely be back. read more

Came here once for drinks and really liked the outdoor seating, vibe, and staff, so we came back to try the food. The beer selection here is excellent! This place is located right by all of the other shops and restaurants in the area, but the street it's on is a little quieter, which makes outdoor dining nicer. Both times, the staff were really nice and friendly. They checked up on us frequently too. Brisket Sandwich - This sandwich was everything you'd expect with a quality brisket -- juicy, tender, and flavorful. The shredded goat cheese was a nice touch as well. Highly recommend. There's no sauce with it, but it doesn't even need it in my opinion. Shishito Peppers - Perfectly grilled peppers with a moderately spicy gochujang sauce; the kimchi aioli was light and added a somewhat creamy texture as well. Highly recommend! Value: 5/5 Quality: 5/5 Quantity: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 read more

Tap & Barrel Tavern - Brisket Sandwich - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Had dinner here last night and it was fantastic. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the atmosphere. Our server was attentive and helped navigate the menu. The menu is not large but what they do is excellent. We got the burgers that came with hand cut fries. The Big Tap and the Jr. tap. It's a smash cheese burger on a very soft bun. The meat has a slight char which is what gives it flavor. We also got the smoked wings with a gochujang glaze. A local Kolsch beer paired nicely. Other dishes coming out looked good as well. I highly recommend this spot. read more

Tap & Barrel Tavern - Gochujang wings - excellent - New American Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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