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    Darby's Restaurant & Pub

    3.9 (202 reviews)
    ModeratePubs, American
    Open 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    DARBY'S RESTAURANT & PUB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Two service dogs ‍ in training well settled under the table
    Diane H.

    I have been coming to Darby's for years. I said to the server yesterday, there are no bad meals here. Yesterday I had the zucchini melt with grilled chicken and cole slaw and it was . My companion had the fried haddock and fries and the serving size was HUGE! We came in at 3pm, were seated promptly. Took a little while to get a server, but once we did she was very attentive! The hostess was nice enough to give us a 6 top in the corner to accommodate our two service dogs in training. It's my go to restaurant when I am in Belfast!

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    Michelle O.

    Right next door from the Grump and Sunshine book shop that we were at an event at! This establishment totally had that Irish pub vibe! Staff was very friendly and was very helpful with helping me make a decision.The problem with pub menus? Too many options!! The club sandwich was delicious and loaded with turkey, bacon and tomato! The fries!! Yummy! Let talk dessert!! Oh my goodness, the Scottish toffee pudding was ridiculous! I will make the 2 hr drive back just for that!!

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    Kayla J.

    First..the staff were amazing and the bartender was a blast!!! Second..the drinks (we had extra dirty martinis and wine) were perfect. Lastly..the food was holy sh*t phenomenal! We had clam chowder and meatball vegetable soup. Their famous baked Jarlsberg as an app. (Best thing ever) and then the crab meat sandwich and Cobb salad. 10/10!!! If we didn't live in Wisconsin we would come more often! Thanks guys!

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    Bruce K.

    Credit for today's visit goes to Luke at the National Car Rental in the PWM airport who said that we MUST go to Darby's if we're heading north. So here we are. Greeted and seated immediately, we had a comfortable booth. The menu is quite wide but not much for keto so I decided that I'm on vacation and went for the mac & cheese. It was okay but after the first two or three bites, it just went bland. Plenty hot and lots of it, just not much for flavor. It needs some mustard in there to give it some kick. Or some bacon. There we go. My brother had the chicken chili with cashews and his was fab. I wouldn't have thought to add cashews but wow, it was amazing and I spend the meal regretting my decision. It's a comfy eatery with good service and friendly folks. A fine drinking and eating establishment. [Review 14849 overall, 351 of 2021, number 35 in Maine.]

    Cobb Salad with the garlic-feta dressing & Fish & Chips
    Erin B.

    Even though we're fairly local, we went for the first time for lunch with friends. We shared the cornbread with maple-blueberry butter. Love! The cornbread was the way I like it, fluffy and a bit sweet. The butter was amazing! My husband really enjoyed his cup of clam chowder. The Cobb salad was really good. I HIGHLY recommend trying the garlic-feta dressing. Hubby had the fish and chips and our friends has the fish sandwich and the All American burger. Lots of 'yums' and empty plates by all but me (took the rest of my salad home because it was big). The atmosphere was cozy and unpretentious, but I'd recommend dressing biz-casual for dinner. We'll definitely be going back. After reading other reviews from months ago, I wanted to add that we and another party (6 people at the hostess stand) waited a minimum of 3+ minutes (long enough to strike up conversation w/ the other party) before we were approached even though we know staff saw us walk in. They were busy, but even a brief acknowledgement would've been appreciated. They redeemed themselves once we were in the dining room, as we were well attended to by friendly staff.

    Delicious Buddha Bowl with chicken.
    Christine D.

    I stopped here for lunch on a Monday, on the recommendation of a friend. I was there early, about 11:30. They got busy very quickly. Friend recommended the Buddha Bowl (Noodle soup, with veg and chicken in it.) It was delicious! I would get it again. While I was waiting for the bowl, I ordered the cornbread because it sounded great - and it did not disappoint. I ordered another for takeaway. I wish I asked for one extra blueberry butter in the takeaway order. Lemonade was great - not too sugary or pulpy. Overall delicious!!! I hope to visit again next time I am traveling north.

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    Steve C.

    After my first visit I wanted to make sure I got my thoughts down quickly so I've only been outside of the restaurant for about 10 minutes at this point. The history of this location is certainly impressive, going back to 1860. There are some very definite antiquity type things about it that give it ambience and class. I gather that after 1940, it finally changed hands, and I'm not sure who owns it now; but it's pretty obvious that they have a busy staff. The front end wasn't getting a lot of attention, but the dining area was. In some cases, I have taken pictures of the food but in this case I did not. The type of salad that was brought to the table and the standard BLT and fries do not need a lot of attention. They were basically what you would've expected. Considering not too many people get up to Belfast Maine these days, I think it's great that the restaurant as old as this one, is still getting a steady flow of customers. I only gave it four stars because of the wait at the front end, and the time it took to get the food to the table. Otherwise it's five stars "all day long!"

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    Great food. Nice and friendly staff. Typical pub atmosphere. Great place to stop when traveling

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    Great service, friendly staff, good food and delicious drinks. Will come back again for sure!

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    3.7(161 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Rollies is a great spot and seems like it's full of locals which is a great sign. Seating can be…read morereally tricky. It's seat yourself and the space is very tight. One big table down the middle with some small booths. The service was quick given how busy it was, but it did take a while for someone to actually come see us. The food was fantastic. My husband had a wrap and I had the Reuben - one of the best Reuben's I've had. The hand cut fries were great too. I'd definitely recommend eating here.

    Was really awful for a long tine, Famously less than 1 star service. (Food was always OK.) But…read morewaitresses would treat you like something to be avoided like the plague. They behaved as though eye contact would lead to AIDS. They the old crowd got fired and the place got better for s short while. Decent service. Now it's back to its natural state - insolent service that tells you quite firmly that they don't give a flying fuck what you want. You can be polite, you can be a tip well, you can be loud or you can sit here with an empty glass and not say a word. Doesn't matter. Because the waitresses, who are physically 4' from you, won't make eye contact because they're too occupied making some junior high school whispers to their mate. (It always looks like the girls who couldn't make cheerleader squad talking about the boy they may or may not have had carnal knowledge of in the backseat.) And this applies no matter how decent a customer you are or how well you tip. They don't care. They're going to show you how little respect they have for you as a customer. For the love of god get a real manager in that place! Right now it's run like a hen house on meth.

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    Rollie's Bar and Grill - The bar

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    Leary's Landing Irish Pub - Beauregard Margarita - Bar Harbor - Leary's Landing Irish Pub

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    4.2(367 reviews)
    39.7 mi
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    Reviewed the menu and decided this is where I wanted to come after a long day hiking in the park…read moreand starving after skipping lunch. This spot is cozy and quaint and full of friendly local staff members. It was Kentucky Derby day and a lot of folks we were watching it as we walked in, ambiance was jovial and loud. Greeted immediately by the hostess and bartender and waited a short while for a table to open up. I ordered the chicken sandwich and my husband ordered the Reuben. He is Jewish and loves Reubens, gets them all the time. He said this one was really, really good. Great texture to the meat. Now, my Chicken Sandwich - was the best I've ever had in my life. I told my husband, I will be holding any and all future chicken sandwiches up to this one as the benchmark. The breaded chicken breast was huge and delicious quality white meat. It was dipped in buffalo sauce, and had fresh slaw, pickles, tomato and blue cheese sauce. It was DECADENT and it really hit the spot for me after a long day. I could not stop eating it. YUMMMM. Oh, we also ordered the pub fries - loaded with aioli and cheese and greens. Fries were delish but a bit too much aioli for our taste. Still, wonderful! Huge portion. Overall, food was yummy, out quickly, service was great and we loved the vibes. Easily a fav for us on this trip and we'll be looking forward to coming back again some day!

    The food is outstanding, the service was great the atmosphere is fun. A VERY Irish pub. Great…read morevaried menu. Our waiter was outstanding and very pleasant. He pointed out "all the sauces are in house made."and the tartar sauce is the best I have tasted. He also, when taking our order, pointed out Ladies first, which I impressed with, not many restaurants make a point of that anymore. 5 stars, highly recommend

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    Grilled Veggie Sandwich - Bar Harbor - Leary's Landing Irish Pub

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    Simple Salad with Blackened Haddock and Fish N' Chips - Bar Harbor - Leary's Landing Irish Pub

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    Finn's Irish Pub - Haddock Sando

    Finn's Irish Pub

    4.2(306 reviews)
    29.9 mi
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    Ok. I'm not going to lie. When I first looked at the menu I actually headed next door to…read moreMargarita's to eat instead. Boy do I regret that decision! We came back the following night for a REAL treat... First of all, Tony was our server. What an absolute sweetheart!! He had nothing but fantastic recommendations for us. He was definitely not your standard "waiter". He spoke to us like we were regulars, which we appreciated, considering we were from Massachusetts. We ordered three of his suggestions: wings, fish and chips and the spicy margarita. Outside of what was recommended we also got the beer cheese and GIANT soft pretzel, bangers and mash and the creme brûlée. First off- this was my first time trying beer cheese, so I was beyond excited. I hate pretzels, however. Guess what?? They were BOTH SOOO GOOD!! The pretzel was the size of my giant head and was so soft & salty. It really paired well with the creamy beer cheese. I'd come back just for this appetizer every time. The wings too, actually! I was a little hesitant because I read the word "dill" on the menu but they really tasted more like Buffalo wings with a note of dill at the very end. I think I might be in love.... On to the main event! The Smithwick's beer battered fish and chips... WOW. It was a little different than I'm used to (which was a great thing in this case). The batter was thick and crispy (I'm used to thinner) and the haddock was super moist. Very fresh! I order this meal wherever I go and this is definitely in my top 3 (out of probably 50 others). I was hoping I could switch out the chips for fries because, well, I've never had traditional chips before! I must say I was pleasantly impressed though! They were the BEST and completed the dish perfectly. My fiancé had the bangers and mashed. He said it was good and very traditional. I did not indulge, so I can't relay that in my review. Last, we ended the meal with a MUST try....the creme brûlée. LEAVE ROOM FOR THIS DESSERT! The top was a hard sugar coating while the rest was truly a creamy dream. I might have to stop back in JUST for this before I head back home! 5 stars. Definitely. 6 stars for service!!

    Nice lunch atmosphere. I had a nice Scotch Egg with a beer n water (sidecar shot of Jameson). I…read morewas offered the special which was a nice homemade Mac n' cheese with chilli. I opted for the two grilled hotdogs dressed with kraut, chilli and yellow mustard alongside a bowl of the Mac and a pickle spear. Shannon took great care of me! Drinks filled, no waiting for service. She offered social talk along with a nice Irish girl moral compass. I truly appreciate your candor and amazing service! Cheers Shannon! Shane!

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    Easy Street Lounge - More interior

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    4.7(24 reviews)
    39.8 mi
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    I love weird bars--they're my favorite. For a while I thought there weren't any to be had around…read morecentral Maine. Enter Easy Street. I would love to know where they get the decor for this place. I'd imagine a lot of flea markets (fabulous ones)? It's hard to pick my favorite decor item because there are so many, but it's somewhere between the chairs shaped like hands and the giant silver octopus tentacle under the T.V. Ooo and the corner with all the clowns! Drinks are strong and cheap. The bartenders are friendly. There's a patio, but it's a bit small. There are plenty of comfy chairs/couches. They have live music pretty often, so if that's your thing, you'll be happy there on weekend nights. The only thing is the space is kind of small for live music, so it can get really loud. This is an excellent chill option if you're in Hallowell and want to skip bars that tend to get a bit fratty like The Quarry Taproom. Highly recommend!

    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!

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    The bar

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