I don't get to spend a lot of tine in Hallowell anymore since I moved away from the area in 2010,…read morebut it seems as though every time I do, we somehow end up at Easy Street. Friends of ours wanted to play some pool after we had dinner nearby at Lucky Garden, so we did exactly that. It was a slow night and no one was waiting for the table, so we played about 4 or 5 games and had a lovely time. The decor is awesome, the bar is clean, and the staff were friendly. I've always had a good time here, and I enjoy the artwork too!

Rude staff. Waited for over 30 mins for a pool table and they wouldn't allow us to play over an…read morehour before closing because of "last call". We also asked for an exchange of quarters and the bartender/staff rudely said "no" because he was "annoyed at the other customers". This is completely unacceptable and for this place to have a 4.9 review doesn't make sense.

It is a very interesting and beautiful house. Bright & airy. Meticulously restored. Elegant yet…read morewarm and friendly. Incredible woodwork throughout the house. Lots of thoughtful amenities throughout. It's a treat to stay at this house.

ORIGIN: In the course of preserving a landmark home that…read moresits on top of a hill overlooking the Penobscot Bay, Justin Cooper, a co-owner/musician, has recently transformed the enclosed front porch into a music and special event venue. The site named after the towering elm trees that populate the town. CONCEPT: The event space brings life back into the former 18,000 square foot circa 1895 residential building, and provides a community music venue in which neighbors can gather and hear a variety of musicians from across the country. EXPERIENCE: I experienced a performance of the Young Fables, a musical and real life female/male duo formed by Laurel Wright and Wes Lunsford. The duo was on tour in the region, and hail from Tennessee. They had been solicited by The Elms at Castine owner to perform two consecutive summer nights. Justin Cooper introduced the duo, and set an expectation that everyone would hear the entire performance. The makeshift performance space is narrow, holding 12 large round tables, each accompanying four guests. To further reduce distractions, a fifteen minute intermission was scheduled between the 8:30-10:30 PM performance. The intermission allowed time for community connections, which is a significant component of events at The Elms at Castine. Given the residential building most recently served as an inn, there is a bar near the performance area, and guests are able to bring their purchases to their assigned tables. In speaking to homeowners in the community, it is clear that they appreciate the addition of an evening entertainment venue. I was impressed by the talent of the duo, Laurel's voice, and Wes's guitar playing, an opinion shared by the audience. Although an audiophile, such as my husband or professional musician could notice some acoustic issues due to the makeshift performance environment, it was not apparent to me. TIPS: Upcoming performances are listed on the website, and tickets can sell out quickly. By clicking "buy on map" customers can view and select seats that are available. There is an Americans with Disabilities Act compliant ramp to help those who need it, but to avoid interior steps into the main performance space those with disabilities will need to reserve a special, limited "VIP" seating area that overlooks the enclosed porch. Unfortunately this area currently demands an additional charge, 50% more than the $40 general admission.

I always have a blast at The Penobscot Pour House!! There's live music every weekend, happy hour…read moreduring the week, and an impressive selection of draft beers. The staff is knowledgeable and welcoming. This is the place to be in Bangor Maine!!!

10/10 don't recommend. staff was rude because of "regulars".. people that show up and don't spend…read moremoney are more important than people that do because they want to keep the audience they have.. aka their partners that cause more chaos than spend money on drinks. absolutely ridiculous and poor service lol. please don't entertain the business. severely poorly run, from management, ownership & everyone in between.

Had an epic time at the Myrtle Street Tavern last night! Bartender Todd was a terrific host:…read morefriendly, helpful and efficient. He recommended the seafood chowder which was incredible--so packed with seafood that my spoon could stand on end! At 8 pm a band started playing and the bar started rockin'. Patrons were a mix of regulars and first-timers like me; very friendly.

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

We stayed in the area for a week - this was the only location we returned to in the evening and did…read moreso three (3) times! Our first night, the environment and ambiance was amazing and we loved the live music. It was not overpowering and added a nice touch. Highly recommend the pizza and cheese sticks - some of the best we've had. And finally, have to touch on the drinks and service. We did not have a drink we disliked and the service was phenomenal. Everyone was kind and thoughtful, not to mention conversational. Can't recommend highly enough.

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!

Neat find! Located at valence rock in along shore path. Beautiful view over the grounds and to the…read moreocean! Sitting area by the bar was old world charm! Service was friendly and quick. Food was tasteful and full of flavor. Risotto was rich and creamy. The pork chop was well prepared but would have love a mashed potato. The bread service would have loved a flavored butter instead of ricotta. Scallop appetizer with Brussel spouts was great! Salad was super fresh.

We stayed in bar harbor for a few days and wanted to go somewhere nice. We found this place online…read moreand he had good reviews so we decided to give it a try. It is located in the Balance Rock Inn right on the Maine coast. Our server was very nice and was able to explain the dishes to us so that we could order the right amount of food. We ordered the crab fritter appetizer and it was really good. I had the scallops and my husband had the boar shank and not were very good. For dessert we had the pistachio semifreddo and again it was also very good. It's a quaint little place with a great view and the food and drinks were top notch. I don't think you can go wrong with anything you order and we will be back when we are in bar harbor again.

A perfect stop for a beer and some pub food. Friendly and clean and easy to get in and out.read more

This place was close by so we stopped in for some take out. I ordered half a rack of Ribs. The food…read morewas ok at best. The ribs were overcooked and then they added the dry rub seasoning as an outer thought. Flavors were not developed and disappointing. But when you're hungry and don't feel like cooking around a camp fire, it did the trick. Also noticed a lot of tables waiting for their food, so service is defiantly slow at getting the food out. Depending on your level of needing to eat and location, I would recommend another restaurant.

This place was beyond great! By far one of my favorite places for food in the Birch Habor and…read moreWinter Harbor area. They were very busy close to 7 on a Friday. The service was good despite that, and they even had live country music. I got the lobster pizza and wild Maine fiddleheads. I wish I had had time to come back. I loved this place.

Food is still a 4 or 5 stars. This time we had burgers, fries and beers and all three of us were…read moremore than pleased with our food. We arrived with a dog, and was told we would have to wait (which was fine). A picnic table opened up and a couple (with a dog) walked right to the table and sat down after talking to a different waitress. I told the customer that we were waiting for that table and she pretty much said, "oh well." When I brought it to the attention of the waitress who seated them she said, "what do you want me to do, ask them to get up?" That was exactly what I expected her to do, but instead she did nothing. Tons of signs around being short staffed, small kitchen and asking for patience. Clearly being polite and appropriate was not part of the staff training. Disappointed