Enjoyed a late lunch on the patio. We tried our first lobster roll. It was yummy. The waffle fries were perfectly cooked. I never pass up a cup of New England clam chowder. Jesse was an attentive server. read more

Bar Harbor Beer Works - Lobster roll dinner - Sandwiches Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Stopped here for lunch before heading to the national park. I got a lobster grilled cheese sandwich and it was not only very generous with the lobster, but really tasty too. The big pretzel was pretty good too! We were a large group, but they were able to see us pretty quickly. We sat outside and it was really nice out there. I appreciate that they have a big covered area so we weren't directly in the sun. read more

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Service is non existent. The greeter walked away as we walked into the restaurant. He never greeted us. We asked him if we could sit anywhere and he just mumbled "follow me." He took us to a table and gave us menus. We sat as 3 other tables that were seated after us were served. The servers were just standing around at their station. We left without eating. Would not recommend. read more

The selection of beers available is truly terrific, and they have a great option for a flight to sample a bunch. That is pretty great. We also enjoyed our food. I had a lobster BLT with a helping of waffle fries while my husband had spicy cheese curds. Good food and nice portion sizes overall. Why just 4 stars not 5? The service was a bit stilted. Maybe it's the end of season, but we had long pauses between service which elongated the experience. We were at the bar, so it was a bit of an odd experience given that it wasn't super busy. Overall, not a bad option overall if you're downtown. read more

Bar Harbor Beer Works - Cheese curds - Sandwiches Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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The experience at Bar Harbor Beer Works left a lot to be desired, largely due to unwelcoming service and incredibly disappointing food. Our waitress barely spoke to us throughout the entire visit and actually grunted in frustration when we gave our drink orders but asked for a little more time to look over the food menu. Although the food came out quickly, the meal itself was just as poor as the hospitality. The chicken tenders arrived entirely dried out and overcooked. The pulled pork was even worse, served at room temperature with virtually no flavor, tasting exactly like a frozen meal that had just been microwaved. The few redeeming qualities of the visit were the quick ticket times from the kitchen and the bar's decent beer selection, which featured about ten options on tap. While the beer was fine and the food arrived fast, it certainly is not enough to make up for miserable service and a subpar meal. I would highly recommend finding somewhere else to eat. read more

Spot to grab some drinks and apps? Absolutely. Service was slow but wasn't in a rush. Their soft pretzel was so so so good. Nachos were fine and did the trick. I can't speak to their main dishes. I didn't even really see anyone by us with main dishes. read more

Looked for something close walking distance to where we parked that didn't have a wait since we had his parents with us. Not my top choice but was ok bar food. Lots of space inside and outside. This would probably be better for a drink or a small app pit stop and sit outside on patio kind of place. The lobster grilled cheese sandwich wasn't my favorite and couldn't finish it. read more

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Really tasty and diverse menu options. They had beer flights, perfect for sampling local beers, and my family and I decided to create our own "tapas" menu for dinner. We devoured the pretzel (incredible mustard and beer cheese chips), the lobster waffle fries (which were even better with a little extra salting), and the Nachos (if you're a chili fan, you'll love these). Our waitress, Paige, was quite helpful, playful and kind. Liked the outside patio where we could see shops we wanted to visit. Inside was nice and cool on this warmer day, and the bathrooms were clean and well stocked. read more

Bar Harbor Beer Works - Lobster waffle fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

The first time I came was a great experience. Johnni was an excellent bartender who made one of the best drinks I've had. $15 for five buffalo shrimp seems a little pricey, however. The second time we came I had brought my husband with me and we asked to sit at one of the tables all of which were empty and they told us we were not allowed to sit there if we were only getting drinks. I explained to the bartender that he has circulation issues with his legs, and can't sit at high top tables. They still said if we were not eating, we were not allowed to. We had not planned on being there more than 30 minutes and we would have gotten up if they needed the table. I did not see the issue when the entire restaurant was empty. This is bad customer service and you lost a customer because we left. I can understand having this role when it is busy, but if the entire restaurant is empty, and there's not a single table set, you should be able to make an exception for somebody who is handicap. next time we will lie and say we're going to eat and then just change our minds. read more

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Large space in main bar harbor area. Asked to grab drinks and appetizers in a fairly empty outdoor patio area, was told that was only for dinner guests. I explained we would be quick but it was a no. So I can't vouch for the food but looked like standard bar fare. I grabbed a quick local beer and headed out to friendlier establishments in the area. There were still plenty of patio tables when we left. read more

The place has a great vibe, music, wood ceilings and rafters. My wife and I split a chicken salad sandwich with fries, tasty. The craft beers (Octoberfest Duck Pale) were refreshing. Service was good. read more

Bar Harbor Beer Works - The bar and entrance. - Sandwiches Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Ordered the smoked sausage plate with carmelized Onions, naan bread, and cheese as a low carb option. The smoked sausage was so freaking hot that it would have lit a hole in my GI track Nowhere did it say in the menu that is was spicy smoked sausage (just smoked) had to track down the staff to return this fireball of meat back to the kitchen as they dropped off the food and didn't check back Avoid! Unless of course you'd like a trip to The ER and a prep for a colonoscopy! read more

I had been here a year prior and had a great experience both visits. The food was pretty solid, good service, and a great place to people watch if you sit outside! read more

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we were visiting Acadia and Bar Harbor last weekend and caught this venue as it opened and is serving good and beer! so lobster rolls were had as well as beer. Nice venue with patio and ample inside space. Someone really loves Phish here it seems. Service was good and they were serving food late so that helps. the lobster roll was only average but since they were open late and nice waitress we will happy. The fries were great! Everything is pricey but I guess that is common in Bar Harbor read more

Went there with a group of friends. Service was nonchalant, slow, and rude. Refused to split the check, no prices on drinks (non alcoholic even!). Food over priced and tasteless. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!! read more

Great service at the bar. A large amount of local beer on draft. Keep in mind that this is a tourist area, so prices are high. We only had beer, but were happy with the selections. read more

Hey, all things considered we had a good lunch here on a very typically busy day in Bar Harbor. The large restaurant is right on Main Street and has seating on the rooftop, inside and on a covered patio (where we ate). The patio is right by the sidewalk, so it's terrific for people watching while you're eating or drinking. They have a fine beer list of locals and imported, so enjoy. It's casual dining, to be sure, but our lunch was tasty: a BLT ($13) that was stuffed with yummy tomatoes and crispy bacon on nicely toasted bread; a chili bowl ($10) just spicy enough; and a cup of New England clam chowder ($8), quite agreeable and not as thick and jammed with potatoes as we've found elsewhere. It took a while to get service, but once started it was ok. They have a big menu and we (obviously) sampled only a few items. read more

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Good beers. Bit pricey $10 a beer. Had the grilled cheese with lobster $32 + beer +tax and tip $60! The grilled cheese was overloaded with cheese to justify the price. It didn't. It obscured the lobster. Get a grilled cheese and a side of lobster instead. The service was good and friendly enough. The facility is mainly covered open air seating on hard chairs with hard tables. Others a probably better. read more

We bought really weird vibe. It's like they didn't want to see us at all. Demanded that we ordered food if we want to be eating outside. We settled on inside, but we couldn't sit at the bar because God forbid we filled the empty seeds we got a table inside. The server was good. The beers were average. We were glad we left. Because we went to blaze. Which is 10 times better. read more

It's a great place for drinking and large groups. The beer selection is good. They have beer from all over Maine. We didn't have any food so not sure. The service could be a bit friendlier and more attentive. It's a bit slow here. It took a while for anyone to come by to take our order or refill water. Also the bathroom could use some cleaning. It's really filthy. P. S. The price for a pint or 6 beer flight is really high compared to most places. The patio is really nice though, and has a great atmosphere. read more

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Definitely a bit on the pricy side but worth it to enjoy our meal so much! The spicy cheese curds were great, and the fish and chips have been my favorite of any I've had! Our server was very friendly and helpful. Nice inside and outside seating! read more

We stopped in given its great location on a corner with outdoor seating. I typically roll my eyes at the reviews that complain about the hostess but this one deserves a dishonorable mention. She was so unwelcoming, we nearly left. Told us we could only sit inside if we were not buying food. When I said we were getting apps with our drinks, she rolled her eyes and said she'd see what she could do. However, things only got better from there. Once we were seated (on the lovely outdoor patio), we found a good beer selection, multiple options. Our server was great, apps came fast. Nachos were big and tasty, great pretzel too. Of all the places we went for pre-dinner drinks, this was my least favorite but if you are looking for a big, outdoor space with several drink and food options, this is a good place. read more

Not my favorite. Husband loved his blueberry beer. My rum punch was very strong. Beer cheese fries were really good. My chicken breast sandwich came on toasted Texas toast when I was expecting a hamburger bun and also had a weird pile of mayo covered bacon I was expecting to be on my sandwich. Husband loved his burger. read more

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Great patio! Haddock was DELICIOUS! Friendly service. The waffle fries were not worth the up charge IMHO. Would come back! read more

Bar Harbor Beer Works - Fish and chips haddock dinner with blueberry beer - Sandwiches Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

For a 7 pm dinner, we couldn't find any place without waiting but here. The grilled chicken turned out good. The lobster roll was average. I like lobster so no complain! read more

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We tried a lot of places on our Maine vacation. This was not one of them. Food was not fresh. Out of many of the beer choices. Staff not friendly. read more

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Service was quick at the bar even on the 4th! Great beer selection! Loved the sour but wish I knew which rotating sour it was. Very weird and rude experience at the hostess stand though...the hostess was just staring at us and we had to greet her and ask her questions in order to figure out where to be seated. read more

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We were having a wonderful time on September 20th when we unfortunetly came in an encounter with one of your employees's named Johnnie the bartender. My partner and I were having a private conversation when he rudely interupted and gave his uncalled for opinion. He did not agree with my partner and gave his nasty comment's that were neither asked for or warranted as it was a private conversation. He never came back to us to ask us if we wanted another beer or food , just stood at end of bar on his phone. When we finally got the bill , he threw it at my partner and said" DON"T COME BACK" and ran to the other side of the bar. What a total nasty , vile person. Every one is entitled to their opinion when asked but it was a private conversation The outside staff that we originally were sitting at were pleasant and Paige came back several times to ask if we needed anything . We made the fatal mistake to go inside at the bar as it was getting chilly where we had the terrible encounter with Johnnie. Johnnie was unprofessional and needs a course on dealing with the public. Will not come back again unless management takes this review seriously and deal with this unpleasant man. . read more

How does a non drinker end up in a place with "beer works" in the name?! Because EVERYTHING in downtown Bar Harbor was on and poppin this evening. After being hit with daunting wait times at multiple establishments, I happily ducked in here when the hostess said she could seat me in only 20 minutes. Now don't let that fool you, this place is super popular as well! They happen to have a larger seating capacity than most places nearby. I was definitely not disappointed to find myself at beer works. The menu enticed me with multiple yummy options. I ended up going "Maine meets inner child" with the lobster Mac and cheese. The pasta was super creamy and the lobster exceptionally fresh and plentiful. Nice large pieces of lobster were present in every mouthful. Only slight issue w this place was the bizarre use of plastic ware being used for dine in patrons. I am not sure if this is due to covid but if it's safe for the bar to serve people in actual glassware, I'd say it's safe to use real utensils. Regardless of the reason, I find it wasteful and weird. I mean, I would prefer to eat a $30 bowl of Mac and cheese with a real fork, but this is how they roll I guess. Service was good. Options plentiful. And great food. It'll likely check all of your boxes. Especially if you are looking for some brews as they have many! read more

Bar Harbor Beer Works - Lobster Mac - Sandwiches Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Great food!! We went twice during our 3 day stay - it was that good. We the Bacon Jam Burger & Waffle Fries, as well as the Farmer's Salad. My husband said the burger was one of the best he's ever had & that's saying a lot since it's his go to item to order everywhere we go. The salad was served in a 12" bowl and was HUGE. Filled with veggies & goodies. It made people stop on the street. I came home and bought all of the same ingredients to recreate it. THAT GOOD! Our food also came out .. maybe 5 minutes after ordering. Highly recommended. read more

Eat indoors or outside On a main Street Music Nice place to relax Yummy Cowboy burger was dry read more

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Food was good, service piss poor. Finished eating , was planning to stay at table and have a few more drinks. Asked waitress for beer list , she acknowledged & smiled but seemed quick and dismissive. I should have known. She showed up with the check not the beer list as asked... she smiled and said had a nice evening and left quickly; like she did a good thing and listened to her customer. This piss poor attention was reflected in her tip. Her loss and I will not be recommending this place to anyone read more

We stopped here for first time. Very friendly staff and we were seated and waited on quickly. Got to sit in the upstairs outdoor area which was nice. The food we ordered was not the best. I ordered the fish and chips for $26 the fish had potential in flavor but unfortunately the batter wasnt great and super greasy. I ended up just eating the inner part of the fish because it was dripping with grease. The waffle fries were cooked great but lacked flavor. We also ordered the bbq pulled pork entree which the presentation wasn't the best and didnt come with a bun. We asked for one but were brought out 2 pieces of toast. The coleslaw was very vinegary and bitter. With the two meals a soda and a beer was $70. read more

Bar Harbor Beer Works - BBQ Pulled Pork Entrée and waffle fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Overpriced food and beer. Cranky hostess (sorry if I disturbed you by asking for a table). My wife's food came out almost instantly because it had clearly been sandbagged and sat under a heat lamp. My food never actually came. Had to chase our server down if we needed anything. Had to argue with them to take my order off the bill. Had to track down a manager to pay the bill (and he was cranky as hell). Avoid at all costs. read more

The first time my husband and I hit up Beer Works years ago he remembers the Mac Attack burger very fondly. We always hit up Beer Works when we are in Bar Harbor but every time since then the food has been just mediocre. Maybe we were just REALLY hungry that first time? During our most recent visit to Bar Harbor we had lunch one day at Beer Works. I always like the beer I order there (which has been mostly the Atlantic Blueberry Ale). Our server was extremely attentive and very nice, she made our lunch very lovely. We also sat outside on their porch area which was nice as well. We ordered the blueberry habanero wings to start and they were very plain and somewhat dry, with no real blueberry habanero flavor or sauce taste to them at all. My husband ordered the mac attack, but with chicken this time, and it still didn't really deliver. I had a bowl of their seafood chowder, which was pretty decent - definitely filled me up. The kids had the Mac and Cheese which is pretty basic. They do offer many options to choose from, but I just feel like they don't really have any stand out food. They are kid friendly which we always appreciate but the food just doesn't hold up like you want it to. read more

Best clam chowder & fish & chips ever! Our server was amazing he was super friendly and I wish I would have gotten his name. He travels 1/2 the year & works in Bar Harbor the other half. He was great! We ate out on the patio area and it was perfect fall weather. We were so happy with the food and service! read more

Maybe we hit Beer Works on an off-night, but look: our tab was $80 and full of sub-par sustenance. Since the rest of the reviews raved about their "delicious lobster Mac and cheese" and "to die for Blueberry martini," I'm left to imagine that it's me, it's not them. The martini tasted like the Robitussin of my youth and the Mac and cheese was grainy and certainly not worth the price tag. Stay home. Cook a box of kraft Mac and cheese and pick up a lobster on the side of the road because, I assure you, it will be fresher than the trash offered up at Beer Works. read more

Bar Harbor Beer Works - Lobster Mac and cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

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Whew, the vibes are off. It is a place. It serves food and drink. There's a reason it's pretty much empty on a busy fall lunchtime. Really pricey for what it is, but hey, restrooms! (And no wait. Yikes.) read more

It may have been because of what we ordered, and the fact that it wasn't seafood, considering the venue is located near the harbor/ ocean --but the chicken wings we got were not worth $20, nor were they any good at all. If you're used to wings from anywhere else, DO NOT order these. You will not be happy... they came out hot, but we're the smallest and most processed wings I've ever eaten. They reminded me of frozen store bought chicken wings. More breading than meat. You could tell they didn't bread the wings and purchased them as they were. Because of how hot they came out, there isn't a doubt they were fried. Aside, the service was also not the best. Because of the overwhelming beer selection, I needed a second to decide what I wanted. They have quite the selection for those that care and are into that. I personally ordered the Blueberry Ale which was quite delicious and satisfying. The friend I was with ordered his beer (Michelob) and was brought it immediately. After I ordered mine, it only arrived maybe 2 minutes before my wings. There must have been a 10 minute delay after I placed my drink order. All I'll say is that if it would have arrived sooner, I would have ordered 1 or maybe 2 more drinks. *Tip to the owner/ management... I'd recommend trying the blueberry ale, just not the wings (or other food) as I'm sure it's right on the same quality. I'd try another place before giving this place another try. read more

Bar Harbor Beer Works - Receipt - Sandwiches Near Me - Bar Harbor, Maine

Food was decent, but our waiter made my wife cry. I ordered a burger and she ordered a kids fish and chips, but when it came out it was the full size meal. She is pregnant currently and can only handle so much, and the waiter did not correct us on not being able to have kids meals (normally for 12 & under). When we asked about it, he became very standoff-ish and mocked us for ordering something for kids 12 and under. So her meal went from ~$10 to -$30 and a lot of waste, thanks Beer Works! Won't come back, and especially making sure my family / friends traveling up here wont either. read more