GFB Scottish Pub

The food is amazing! The service is always kind and friendly!i highly recommend Run of the Mill!!read more

Good food *veggie quesadilla outstanding! Tasty, fresh and…read morefull of flavor *fish n chips was crispy and fries were hot *lobster club was excellent Good price *dinner for 2 with an appetizer for under $75 Good service by Gavin! Food: Solid A Service: A+ Ambience: B

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Hooligan's Steak & Ale

2.4(79 reviews)

Very pricey food, for bar food. It's right on the pier, on the water in OOB. Great place to get…read moresome drinks but I wouldn't go for the food. The bar tender was super friendly and nice!

Food was actually okay, but the service was horrible. Waited an hour to get food. Pouter was…read moreforgotten!!!

Inside

Fired mozzarella .... Not mozzarella sticks, very different.

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Blueberry and regular rum punch buckets

The Brunswick

3.3(127 reviews)

0.3 mi

There's something telling about a place the moment you walk in, and here, it isn't subtle. You're…read moremet with the lingering scent of beer soaked into the floor from nights that were clearly busier than anyone could properly manage. Now, most people would interpret that as neglect. But that's not quite right. It's evidence. Evidence that this is a place that has been tested, repeatedly, and continues to operate under pressure. And strangely enough, that inspires a certain confidence. You know, almost immediately, the drinks are going to be done properly. I ordered something simple. chicken fingers with buffalo sauce and bleu cheese. Nothing remarkable, and that's precisely the point. They weren't trying to reinvent anything. They were just... competent. And competence, especially in an environment that borders on chaos, is not trivial. It's reliability. It's order, holding its ground. The service reflected that same tension. Reese, the bartender, was clearly under strain. busy to the point where most people would start to fracture, but she didn't. She held the line. And if you've spent enough time in this industry, you know that's not easy to do. There's something almost admirable about watching someone maintain composure when everything around them is loud, demanding, and slightly out of control. And that's really the essence of the place. It's loud... almost aggressively so. Packed. Borderline unruly. At one point, there was a couple engaged in what was clearly a volatile argument... infidelity, perhaps? but the noise swallowed the details. It didn't matter. The specifics were irrelevant. What you were witnessing was raw human behavior, unfiltered, playing out in real time. And oddly enough, it fit perfectly. This is not a place for quiet reflection or carefully structured conversation. It's a place where order and chaos collide and neither one fully wins. But if you're the kind of person who can tolerate that, or even enjoy it... there's something undeniably compelling about it. If you want quiet, look elsewhere. But if you're willing to step into something louder, messier, and far more alive, then this place offers exactly that. It's not refined. It's not restrained. It's something closer to a modern day bacchanal. And for better or worse, that's the point.

We stopped into the legendary Brunswick for something quick to eat before we headed onto the beach…read more The service was slow and left something to be desired, it got better. The Caprese appetizer was insanely good. The haddock fingers were excellent. The ambiance is what pushes it over the top. Although the band was not that great, the beachfront atmosphere and set up was perfect and everyone got up there and danced.

Listening to Country Roads band

$31

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Big Daddy's Bar & Grill

4.3(179 reviews)

0.1 mi

I started of with a pina colada mocktail. Yummy is a good…read moreword. Kris has a caesar salad with lots of whole anchovies & a beautiful piece of salmon. out came my order of their seafood risotto with lobster, shrimp & scallops. The dish could have easily served four people. I had a few bites & couldn't eat anymore. A waste of a $50.00 meal. Whatever it was definitely didn't sit well with me. I ended up with severe stomach pains all night long. I'm disappointed I was so looking forward to this meal. I hope if you try the dish that it sits well with you.

Big Daddys on Old Orchard Beach did not disappoint. I started with the crab cakes and a house…read moresalad. Those crab cakes were all crab, no filler, just the way they should be. For my entree, I had the glazed salmon with coconut curry. The salmon was cooked perfectly, and the coconut curry was rich and flavorful. I am a coconut curry lover through and through, and the only thing that would have taken it over the top for me would be a little ginger and a touch of scotch bonnet for that gentle kick. The service was outstanding. Marissa was incredible, attentive, friendly, and full of great recommendations. I will definitely be back when I visit next summer. Just a heads up, they do not take reservations and the place is small, so be prepared for a bit of a wait. It is worth it.

Second floor seating

Lobstah roll

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Jada in a hammock

Lone Pine Brewing

4.4(29 reviews)

We were out and about in Old Orchard Beach and wanted a nice casual lunch. I remembered Lone Pine…read more was off the main strip and being off season we should have no problem getting in. So glad they are open and this is the time to enjoy our great eateries when the tourist go home ha ha. Staff was great and took the time to explain the local brews and the food menu. Great menu options. Sandwich, pizza and soups. Come down to OOB when parking is free and enjoy a great time.

Anytime I go on vacation, I try to find a local brewery to pick up beer for the week from. We were…read morestaying a few minutes away so this was perfect. Picked up a 4 pack of Wood Pulp which was very good and would get again. Also grabbed a 19oz single of the Juice Punch which was fine but at $9 way too expensive for a canned beer I'm taking home. Would definitely try them again.

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Pier Patio Pub

2.2(136 reviews)

My boyfriend and I had the BEST service here! So good we came back 3 times before our vacation…read moreended! Ashley was such a delight, she made us feel welcome and comfortable as it was our first time at old orchard. She was always smiling and had the best service and chatted us up while it was slow. She is the best!! Ask for her if you visit :)

Good fish and chips with lovely view of the water. Fast service and affordable prices. Drinks were…read moregood!

Women toilet

Hamburger

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View from the Pier, don't waste $$ at Pier Pub

The Dunn Bar

4.4(41 reviews)

4.3 mi

My niece, who's 1, seemed to enjoy the Mac and cheese. Very tasty and a good portion…read more Employee se were very friendly and accommodating. We were seated in a side dining room. Lots of space at a corner booth for 5. Great spot for a group or a few.

Nice casual Irish bar and restaurant. Service was excellent very friendly and helpful . Food was…read moreexcellent started with a crock of onion soup was very good hot melted cheese got a bacon cheeseburger with fries and the burger was cooked perfectly right corn beef and cabbage was really yummy the bowl of beef stew was plenty full and hot as well everything was delicious .

So perfectly cooked!

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Irish at its best

Lindbergh's Landing

2.5(2 reviews)

Lindbergh's Landing is not quite what I was expecting. All those years spent sitting on the beach…read moreat night with my other underage friends, we could only imagine what exactly went on at the end of the pier. Well, this summer I found out. You've got your average DJ's playing top-40 pop and hip-hop for the mass of drunkards tryina get their dance on, and tryina meet that special someone ;-) :-* There's a projector screen showcasing the "hottest new music videos," and how could I forget the many stripper poles up on display?! Needless to say, the people-watching here is IMPECCABLE. The range of the crowd hits literally every end of the spectrum = from roughneck biker dudes to half-naked girls dancing up on the poles. My only regret is that I didn't make it out early enough for karaoke. I was really looking forward to belting out my killer rendition of my default karaoke track = En Vogue's "What a Man." Oh well, there's always next summer I suppose. Keep in mind there is a $5-7 cover charge depending on the night, and they close around 1:00am. Also, there's a teeny bit of outside seating around the perimeter of the bar. But don't even think about jumping off the pier! If you're caught, my bouncer-friend told me the fine is a couple G's.

I feel like I can't accurately rate this place. I didn't have a drink because I was standing. Was I…read moresupposed to be asked if I wanted one? I think so... The comedian was playing to his audience which I get...but his audience seemed to like racist homophobic jokes which I don't. He yells 'f***ing a' everytime he gets a tip which is a bit distracting too. Also commented on EVERY woman that walked by. Wait, not everyone, just the ones who had large boobs....

Beach!

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Arrr!!!

Dunstan Tap & Table

4.0(214 reviews)

3.4 mi

Great family friendly restaurant with good food and great service. We sat outside which was lovely…read moredespite it being hot out. Umbrella and shade was helpful. Our server was so nice and attentive! We loved the Wikki Stix they handed out for the kids - that kept them occupied!

a large eatery w/ a lg menu including happy hour specials from 4:00 to six monday through friday…read more o ordered the pork belly taco & asked for it crispy. His response absolutely. when it came it was soft & pliable the opposite of what I asked for. sent it back again asking for it crispy. 2nd time same as before. Yes I'm aggravated so away goes the taco & I order the happy hour poutine. spectacular dish enough for 4 people to share. the bill comes & I see they charged me $16.00 for the poutine. It should have been $8.00. I got it corrected- keep your eyes on the invoices for the future. BTW my mocktail margarita was awesome as was my wife's burger. $2.00 add on for cheese give me a break. I'll probably be back but nothing urgent to make me rush back.

Quinoa salad with avocado and grilled veggies

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Lone pine

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Demoris C.

4 years ago

Literally the initials stand for itself. GFB (Garbage F****** Bar). Walked in on 08/12/22 at around 5:10pm and the bartender immediately approached my group with attitude. He asked for our IDs which we were more then okay with giving and said for us to get the F*** out and we honestly are SO confused on why he said that. DO not go here . The guy does not deserve this job. There's a reason why not one person was there. The guy most likely pushes every person out ! If the manager can please respond back to this that would be more then great ! More than unprofessional! read more

Paige R.

3 years ago

This place sucks!!! Owners should not be owners of this place. Terrible customer services. And lots of illegal happenings. Wife of owner is something u only read about in books that don't exist! read more

Melissa C.

115

6 years ago

So disgusting, so dirty, so rude. They haven't washed anything in this place for years and it shows. Staff incredibly rude.

Gerry A.

3 years ago

Save yourself the aggravation and go anywhere else, the bartenders and owners are dreadful and the place is filthy

Paul G.

6 years ago

Psychotic bartender, which if that's your thing this is your spot. Worst bar experience ever, avoid this spot.

GFB Scottish Pub - newamerican - Updated August 2026

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