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Atlantic Brewing Company

4.3 (221 reviews)
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Open • 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
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Flight and my pint-Black & Blue.
Michelle L.

Went here twice while in Bar Harbor. Never ate but the beer was great. The black & blue is a must try and hubby loved the leaf peeping beer. Guy behind bar is kind, funny and knowledgeable. Don't forget to get their blueberry soda. I bought a six pack to make floats. Great inside or out we did both.

Entrance to Brewery and Mane Meat
Rashonna T.

Great bartender good brews! I liked thrills for the pills the best the islander and blueberry were fun too! Bought a 4 pack for an at home taste flight with family

Troy B.

This was a fun brewery to go to. They have a BBQ place on site as well. Parking is decent in their own lot. The inside brewery area is pretty small and it was crowded when we got there. They also have outdoor seating which is where we sat.. fortunately it was warm enough for us. We tried a flight of beers. My friend ended up really liking the blueberry beer! We enjoyed hanging out there.

Inexpensive flights to taste all the delicious creations!
Jeanne P.

It was a dreary Wednesday (Maine needs the rain, so we didn't mind), and we headed over as the brewery opened. Pete took amazing care of us! He's the bartender, tour guide, shipment fulfiller, and just a jack of all trades! The grounds are beautiful and well maintained, and the tasting room was clean and large with a nice variety of merch. If they didn't have something out, Pete was willing to search for sizes and other colors. We all settled on a flight - VERY affordable and nice size pours. Each and every beer was delicious. I wish we had time for a second flight, be we had to be on our way. Be sure you taste their blueberry drink as well - they sell more of that per year than they do beer, and we saw it all over the island. It tastes fresh and there's no artificial flavor. Pete gave us many recommendations for things to do and places to try. He also gave us a tutorial on peeling lobster. If you're hungry, there is a restaurant on site (different business, but they play nice) and they have all the beers on tap there. You can also carry your flight over there. This was a charming start to another wonderful day on the island!

Ribs to share first- visited with Pete and tasted beers next. Afternoon well spent!

Pete in The tasting room - go see him! So enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the beer, the owners, the history and the area!

Indoor seating with a view of the outdoor patio
Taylor L.

Stopped here after a long day of hiking at Acadia. They have another location in downtown Bar Harbor, but we opted to drive a little further to avoid the parking chaos and crowds of town. The staff were incredibly kind and helpful. We tried several beers and didn't have anything bad, but nothing super unique or outstanding either. We tried the BBQ sampler; it's no southern BBQ but still pretty decent. The baked beans were the best we have ever had.

Flight
Rachael H.

Super friendly service, great vibe inside and outside, and outside the very touristy area with easy parking. I didn't try food from Maine Meats, just drinks. The bartender was very knowledgeable and friendly, and I got a flight of tasters (free soda tasters!). My favorite was the blueberry ale, which has a great botanical scent and taste that's just slightly sweet while still maintaining its beer flavor. The pale ale was also great, and I don't typically like pale ales that much. Definitely check out this location of Atlantic! They have a selection of to go drinks and merch too.

Shannah H.

We were tired from hiking and driving and general touring. It had started raining. And that's how we found ourselves at the Atlantic Brewing Company. They offered a small, but beautiful and comfortable taproom, great conversationalists to work the taps and a convivial environment. Oh - and really tasty beers. We left having enjoyed two hours of relaxed conversation, delicious flights and several travel tips from fellow wandered who also found themselves as ABC for the afternoon.

Joanne T.

Really enjoyed this spot. Wanted a brewery in Maine and stumbled upon this place. Easy and quick seating and some of the best tater tots I've ever had. Beer was very tasteful too. The blueberry beer won me over - no shock there. Would absolutely recommend. Can't wait to return back on a future Maine trip.

Pulled pork sandwich (extra order of cornbread), flight of beer, brisket dinner
Martie G.

My husband LOVED the beef brisket. My pulled pork sandwich was moist. Loved it was served on Texas toast! Service was good on the patio and AMAZING in the tasting room. Mostly outdoor seating so dress accordingly. Plenty of parking behind warehouse.

Bar Harbor Real Ale. Dog friendly outside.
Scott S.

Hadn't had the chance to go here in years. Beers are generally a solid 3.5/5. Thunder Hole Ale and Bar Harbor Real Ale are two non-IPA selections you should try. Don't sleep on the BBQ provided by Mainley Meats. The mixed plate with sausage, chicken, ribs and pulled pork was really well done and the portion size for the money was the best I've seen since Covid. Nice small bar inside for tasting and two outside seating areas.

Vanilla Harbor Bar in Bar Harbor
Jessica M.

Great service, great beers. We did have to wait a little while to get in to sit but I guess that is a testament to how awesome this place is. We did visit the gift shop while waiting and I bought this amazing hoodie which I now wear almost all the time. While it wasn't cheap, it is very nice and has held up through a lot of wear and tear. After we sat down, I loved that there is a place indoors when its a little chilly outside to just hang out. Plus you can get some snack type food and have some desserts. and some of the desserts are only local....

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Nice little tasting room with an attached restaurant. The beers and service are top-notch. Check it out.

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Such a cool place, great beer, and a playground for kids! We had a great time and would definitely come back again.

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Thanks Wendy! Pete's the best!

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Thirsty Whale - Fish sandwich

Thirsty Whale

3.8(1.2k reviews)
6.3 mi
•$$

Disappointing Experience at The Thirsty Whale…read more We were looking forward to dinner at The Thirsty Whale during our visit to Bar Harbor, but unfortunately, our experience was just mediocre. Our first impression wasn't particularly welcoming, as the hostess was abrupt and unfriendly. Thankfully, our waitress was wonderful--friendly, attentive, and definitely the bright spot of our visit! I ordered the Blackened Fish Sandwich, which arrived with two lonely onion rings, what appeared to be the end slice of a tomato, and a plate overflowing with French fries. The fish itself was somewhat dry and just wasn't particularly flavorful or memorable. Having enjoyed an absolutely delicious fish sandwich at The Oasis in St. Augustine Beach, Florida, I couldn't help but compare the two. Unfortunately, The Thirsty Whale didn't come close. We weren't expecting fine dining, just a good, satisfying meal in a friendly atmosphere. While our waitress delivered excellent service, the food and initial welcome left much to be desired. Overall, not terrible, but certainly nothing we'd go out of our way to experience again.

It was a good thing that we showed up absolutely starving. We hadn't eaten a proper meal since…read morebreakfast about 10-12 hours before, but lo and behold, Yelp and the hotel did not steer us wrong in recommending Thirsty Whale to us for dinner. We polished off the blackened haddock sandwich, the lobster bisque, and a lobster roll (not pictured), in about ten minutes. This was everything we were looking for in a New England meal, loads of seafood, flavor, and the atmosphere to go along with it. Personally I appreciated the size of the blackened haddock sandwich, the picture may not do it justice, but it was massive! Along with a side Cesar salad! We came (very) hungry, and left even happier!

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Thirsty Whale - Lobster roll

Lobster roll

Thirsty Whale - Orono Brewing Wicked Blueberry Ale

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Orono Brewing Wicked Blueberry Ale

Bar Harbor Whale Watch - Another lighthouse island

Bar Harbor Whale Watch

3.5(274 reviews)
6.4 mi

Excellent way to see acadia, the harbor, and the islands. Ruth did a wonderful job educating us on…read morethe history of the islands lighthouses and wildlife. Definitely a not to miss event in the fall. I am glad that i had the chance to go out for a three hour trip before the incoming noreaster. Super professional staff and quite an array of different tours to suit everyone.

Seeing the coast, light houses and wildlife by sea is a great way to go, and Bar Harbor Whale Watch…read moreis a highly capable service for this. We took the Lighthouse, Wildlife & Acadia National Park Cruise on a somewhat stormy day that prevented us from going as far out as the tour typically goes, but we still saw a lot of wonderful things, including bald eagles, porpoises, lighthouses, coastlline and fall foliage . My issues with the cruise have to do with the design of the boat, the tour guide and the lack of some supporting materials that would have made it a much better experience. 1. Boat design. We sat on the top deck, where all the seats face forward and all you see is a wall with a flat screen TV. However, the view is to the rear! Why don't the seats face toward the sea? Everyone has to twist around and crane their necks if they want to sit down. A lot of people stood along the rails, but if you want or need to sit, it's just silly. The seats should face the beautiful scenery. The lower deck at the front of the boat may be the better seating. Also, I agree with another reviewer who pointed out that if the boat were full, it would be way too crowded to get up and move around. 2. Tour guide. The sound system was very good and you could hear her well. The tour guide moved around the boat, so that was a plus. There were interesting facts in the tour narrative, but, unfortunately, she was utterly unengaging. She never made eye contact, did not leave room for questions or seem to care about what her audience might want to know about, and she talked incessantly--she never stopped. When the boat slowed down to view a light house that also had a buoy with a ringing bell, she talked right over it then talked about it. I just thought, "Shut up already! I want to listen to the bell and the wind and the waves!" A passenger spotted a group of porpoises and she barely acknowledged it, then continued with her spiel. She started the tour saying she would use clock references for directions, but did not use those references as the tour went on. Worst of all, she referred to all animals' offspring as their "kids." Eagle's "kids." Whale's "kids." Porpoise's "kids." This talking down to the audience felt really demeaning and convinced me she was not an educated naturalist. 3. Supporting materials. It would have been great to have a simple map handout showing the general route, islands and landmarks on the tour so there would be some kind of reference to the places the guide was talking about. The screens in the boat did have a nautical map on view, but it looked technical and it was difficult to figure out what it meant. The screens are obviously not the focus of the cruise, but they could be used for general orientation along the way.

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Bar Harbor Whale Watch - Lighthouse island

Lighthouse island

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Family of dolphins

Black Friar Inn And Pub

Black Friar Inn And Pub

4.4(167 reviews)
6.1 mi
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The Black Friar is one of my favorite places to come and eat at when I'm in Bar Harbor. It has a…read morequiet charm in the dining room that perfectly compliments the town it's in and they serve the best fish and chips in town. As stated above, the fish and chips is the thing to get here. The fish is clearly fresh (not frozen), cooked to order and has an almost unbelievable level of perfect crisp on the batter that coats it. It's also wonderful to see that they're serving it with some fresh-cut fries as there's such an overwhelming improvement in both taste and texture that you get with fresh (never frozen) fries. The fries are also perfectly cooked with a good crisp on the outside, but still fluffy potato in the middle. They then went the extra step and have house-made tartar sauce and slaw to go with it. It's a simple dish in concept, but this place goes the extra mile to make you something that's both delicious and worth coming back for. The dining room is on the smaller side, so if you have a large party it would be a good idea to call ahead and make a reservation to be sure there's a place for your entire group when you get there. I came a little later in the evening (maybe around 7pm) and found it to be pleasantly quiet, though not empty. I was greeted quickly by the owner and seated quickly. I also found the staff to be pleasant and fun to chat with while I waited for my food (I sat at the bar). It's also worth noting they have a full bar and a good choice of local draft beer to choose from.

My son and I came to this place based on a recommendation. Boy were we disappointed…read more The crab cakes were very ordinary with an awful sauce on top. The Lobster chimi which we were told were the best thing in town were bang average. Oysters too were tasteless. We paid up and went somewhere else !! Thanks for the feedback ! Of course, we didn't want to make a fuss, we just moved on. After the hype we were very disappointed ......

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Black Friar Inn And Pub - Room 5. Third floor with own bathroom.

Room 5. Third floor with own bathroom.

Black Friar Inn And Pub - Blueberry pie with ice cream

Blueberry pie with ice cream

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Paddy's Irish Pub & Restaurant - Seafood

Paddy's Irish Pub & Restaurant

3.8(557 reviews)
6.4 mi
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I ordered the Smoked seafood chowder and cranberry focaccia bread. It was absolutely delicious,…read morecreamy, thick with lots of seafood and potatoes. The flavor was buttery, it had a swirl of olive oil on it that only enhanced the flavor. The chowder was supposed to come with crackers but our waiter Maicoll accommodated me by switching up to the focaccia bread and my oh my am I grateful he did! Thank you Maicoll! The atmosphere is a nice Irish pub, very clean and up to date furniture. My family and I didn't have to wait long for our food either. The next time I'm in town I'm definitely coming back here.

While I expected this to be a very stereotypical pub experience, the most disappointing was the…read moreservice. Our server was all over the place, at one point serving half my table drinks while leaving the rest of the drinks on the side and walking to another set of tables to take their order and get their check. While I completely understand the struggles of being understaffed, it was very odd to have someone leave midway through several times. This behavior continued when we tried to order food as well. The food was subpar, and there weren't many items on the menu that didn't feel heavily fried. I will say the nachos were my favorite as they felt the most flavorful, but everything else we ordered met my pub food expectations.

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Paddy's Irish Pub & Restaurant - Housemade pretzel and blueberry ale

Housemade pretzel and blueberry ale

Paddy's Irish Pub & Restaurant - Sirloin, asparagus, fried sweet potato

Sirloin, asparagus, fried sweet potato

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Side Street Cafe - Lob-stah roll - delish

Side Street Cafe

4.1(2.8k reviews)
6.3 mi
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I made the mistake of not putting myself on the online waitlist and ended up having to wait an hour…read morebefore being seated. So, if you're considering dining here, which I highly recommend, put yourself on that waitlist! I got the Whole Steamed Lobster ($33), which comes with a cup of clam chowder, half a corn on a cob, and fries. The lobster is about one and a half pounds, so this was worth the value. And of course I left very full and satisfied. Yes, it was messy to eat, but much worth it to me. Some of the other items my party ordered included Lobster Roll ($38), which tasted great. The Bulgogi Beef Wraps ($16) was an interesting choice someone picked for an appetizer, but I'd personally skip that. The Side Street Tacos ($20), which they use whatever the catch of the day is, I'd recommend if you're looking for a lighter meal. FYI: All lobster dishes are market price, so the prices I have listed here may not reflect the current economics of lobster prices when you order.

On our first night in Bar Harbor, we decided to walk the little town and venture to find a spot to…read moreeat. After walking by a few different spots, we decided to walk into Side Street Cafe and put our name down. We had about a 45 minute wait, which allowed us to walk around a bit more, and got a text less than 40 minutes later that our table was ready. We were sat on the bar side (vs restaurant) but the menu was the same. The server seemed extremely busy and that we sat there for a solid 5 minutes before menus and someone greeting us. She was kind but clearly handling a lot of tables on her own. Given that the menu didn't really speak to a ton of us, we decided to split the lobster roll and buffalo wings! The lobster roll was pretty good for market. There were large pieces of lobster with little mayo and not a lot of butter. It was a bit too much for me without a ton of flavor, so it was not my favorite (especially since I'm not a huge fan of shellfish). The wings were good though. Pretty typical and nothing overly special, but were piping hot and enjoyable! There was a band starting to play, which got really loud, and another reason we decided to leave. But otherwise, I'd try it again.. maybe hope for the restaurant side instead.

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Side Street Cafe - Lobster rolls and lobster feasts

Lobster rolls and lobster feasts

Side Street Cafe - Bbq chicken melt ($17)

Bbq chicken melt ($17)

Side Street Cafe - Maine root beer and pineapple coconut margarita

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Maine root beer and pineapple coconut margarita

Atlantic Brewing Company - breweries - Updated October 2026

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