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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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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(273 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.

I would not want to be on this boat if it was 100% full. I think we went on a day that was at 40%…read morecapacity and that was enough people. Crazy people crowded the top deck and spent hours out in the cold...I wouldn't do that. The second deck is kind of stuffy and you have to watch mostly from inside. The first deck is where it's at. If you sit at the windows of the forward section on the Friendship V, there are not benches outside the windows as there are with the back half of the deck. So you get a nice clear view unless someone stands along the rail. Most of your time will be spent cruising. We were out for 3 1/2 hours. We probably spent 45 minutes actually watching whales and other animals. On the way to the boat we grabbed breakfast next door at the Sunrise Cafe to take on the ship and while the reviews were very good, the food and price weren't worth it and they are definitely charging tourist extortion prices. Either get up earlier and go somewhere else or eat at your hotel before hand. If you plan to ride on the top deck you will need to bring all kinds of warm weather clothing. Sitting inside while underway is the way to do it. I was in a t-shirt most of the day and would throw on a light zip up hoodie to go outside when they found a whale or something interesting. But the people who stayed outside had to bundle up quite a bit. It was 75 in Bar Harbor but 55 on the water and even colder when the ship was moving close to 30mph. It covered almost 80 miles during our voyage. By the end most of the people that ran, yes, they literally ran to the top to sit shoulder to shoulder with strangers...they all came inside. I don't think that would have been possible on a more crowded ship. The first thing they spotted was a pod of dolphins. Then the saddest thing happened. We came upon an injured juvenile humpback whale. He couldn't dive and had a huge injury and was practically dying before our eyes. All my life I have been waiting to see a humpback whale and when I finally did it was super sad. They found some fin whales later that kept diving and coming up in groups and that was cool to see. Definitely bring binoculars or rent them. They are $20 to rent and you must leave your ID with them so they know you'll return them at the end. We also got to see some remote lighthouses which had a bald eagle and some seals or walrus hanging out in the water...can't remember which species. You could barely see their shape since they were far away and their color was close to the rocks. I included a picture of the on board menu for snacks and drinks. They are quite reasonable. The bathrooms start off nice and clean and get progressively festival porta-potty like as the voyage progresses....I guess it's hard to not make a mess when the boat was rocking and rock it does! We didn't even have high seas or bad seas and it moves a ton. Bring dramamine or take it before you leave if you think you might need it. Lots of people throwing up on our trip and you can't escape the sound. You're welcome to bring snacks and drinks and I recommend it since you don't know how long you're going to be out. All in all it was a great trip and each one is like drawing cards. The trips after ours saw way better wildlife but you just never know what you're going to see so just take the chance and go. Completely worth it and very reasonably priced at around $90/adult.

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Bar Harbor Whale Watch - Lighthouse island

Lighthouse island

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Bar Harbor Whale Watch - Family of dolphins

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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

Paddy's Irish Pub & Restaurant

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Side Street Cafe - Lob-stah roll - delish

Side Street Cafe

4.1(2.7k reviews)
6.3 mi
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We rolled up to Side Street after a full day of hiking in Acadia. We joined the online waitlist in…read moreadvance and were seated about 10 minutes after we arrived. Food: I ordered the Bangin' Shrimp Mac as my entree. The shrimp was delicious, however I wish the pasta was just a bit saucier. I cannot emphasize this enough - the blueberry pie here is a must try! It's served piping hot with a side of vanilla ice cream. It 10000% lives up to the hype and I am strongly considering having one shipped to me in LA. Service: The staff here was wonderful! Multiple people came over to check on us and kept our waters topped up throughout the evening. They even put the White Sox game on TV per our request.

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

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