I think this is a great edition to the Bangor area but they just have a few things to work on…read more Great things: Very cool speakeasy vibes. Decorated very well. Service was friendly and very knowledgeable. The drinks we got were great. Things to improve on: Priced a little high for what you get. Change the menu to much where they don't have anything on the menu you have to hear everything from the waitress which is hard to remember. We didn't try any food for the reason and for everything to be super pricey. I will be back to try again if I'm in the area, even if it's just for a drink!

On my overnight in Bangor I was at a not-great hotel but fortunately Barliman's was nearby to save…read morethe day--or rather, happy hour into dinner into nightcap, which is how it went (mind you this was right after the time change, so it was dark before 5pm and my "late night" meant I left at 8:30, lol). The vibe is chill speakeasy/library; there's a comfy bar area with tables and then a warren of other little spaces where you can hang out as well, with books and games strewn about to peruse. I love that they have a small, curated menu, which makes it easy: Maine oysters (two kinds, both awesome) got me started with a martini (well OK two martinis; friendly bartender makes them *perfectly*), and then you can extend to dinner with a few rotating options. I got lucky because whoever is making this delicious food decided that bolognese and lasagna should have a baby and be served in a piping-hot dish with some bread and salad on the side, and who could be mad about that?! (NB get some red wine with it). And they feature the fabulous Maine martini (aka Allen's Coffee Brandy, to which I have been converted), so there's your perfect nightcap. Sometimes when you go to bars with small menus the food is so-so, but not here: everything was insanely good and the perfect portion size. Who knows when I'll be back in Bangor next, but I'll definitely come here again when I am. Check it out!

Stopped in after the concert. They had a band playing which was fun with dancing. Super divvy but…read moredrinks were strong and cheap. They have an outside as well with picnic tables. It was very packed after the concert with great people watching. I wouldn't eat here though, not sure if they even had food.

10/10 don't recommend. staff was rude because of "regulars".. people that show up and don't spend…read moremoney are more important than people that do because they want to keep the audience they have.. aka their partners that cause more chaos than spend money on drinks. absolutely ridiculous and poor service lol. please don't entertain the business. severely poorly run, from management, ownership & everyone in between.

Stopped here for a drink while in Bangor. First off it was freezing in there, it didn't feel like…read morethey had the heat on at all. The bouncer and bar tender were super rude to us. We got a draft beer and it didn't taste great. Also it's cash only so be prepared. It was surprisingly dead in there on a Friday but now I know why!

I never ate once, heard it was ok. The beers were cheap enough, but it's always been cash only. The…read morekaraoke is spotty and the guy is lazier if there's not many people to sing. I've been there 1000X. It was better before they ran the "riff-raff" out. I'd be surprised if they got any repeat customers anymore and it lines up with when a certain person started working there.... Nice place, poor service. Cold atmosphere, but good bathrooms. Pretty clean place. Good location in the center of intown Bangor/Brewer. Gets hopping sometimes, especially after a concert. It was awesome back in the day.

Irish Pub in downtown Bangor. Stopped in for lunch. Several people were fining which is always a…read moregood sign. We were seated immediately and the waiter was very kind. I ordered the butternut chicken salad. Nice portion and very tasty. My husband ordered the chicken sandwich which he noted was very flavorful. They do have live music in the evening.

A yummy outdoor lunch ! Food came quick and was delicious. I…read morechose the mushroom soup and avocado fries . My lunch date chose a steak and cheese sandwich. A couple of beers finished us. We will definitely be back!!!!

As I am coming in the doorman is speaking to me like hes and officer and I am in booking at a jail…read more Stern, strict, etc. i understand security, but this guy had serious 'been picked on' vibes. Then, throughout his entire speech, he is essentially begging us for money, several times. Almost forcefully, to the point it was uncomfortable, aggressively stating over and over that the front door tips are the only money they get and that we need to put money in his jar. Then, we go in. First girl on stage had some real talent. She was by no means a 'smoke show', however, her dancing was on point which drew me in. I made my way to the stage and put three dollars on the edge of the stage and she ignored me for a couple of minutes. So i figured she wanted more. So i actually put more down until i had 8 bucks neatly lined up on the edge of the stage. This clown ignored me until the end of the song, came over and took all of the money, said thank you and bounced. This place is a dump. If you feel like getting ripped off and treated like shit then you got a good hang. Otherwise, I would NOT recommend this place. All thats missing is the underlying smell of piss and mold. But I'm sure thats en route. Ive been to better strip clubs in the damn hood

I will start by saying I'm not from around here! It's a small club downstairs, 1 big room with a…read morebar and an elevated dance floor..there is another bar a few feet from the main one. The bartenders were nice and made good drinks. I will say that the woman working the coat room was a real bitch. I understand that I went on NYE and it was busy but she had such an attitude with everyone! Cursing and just being a miserable human. She couldn't find my jacket for about 15 mns and when I kindly reminded her about it (she took my ticket already) she caught even more of an attitude. The dj was kind of lame ..it would've been better if he played shorter songs instead of basically the whole thing,,I understand that he was catering to a VERY diverse crowd, but a lot of the songs just dragged on.. People-watching was bountiful here.

The Wave is the definitive Bangor dive bar. No bar crawl is complete without a visit to chat with…read moreJimmy (the friendly owner) or to play with Buddy (the chocolate lab bar mascot with an affinity for cheese balls). Yes, it's a cash-only, no frills, Natty/Busch Light-on-draft sort of bar, but it has fun regulars, free billiards, and an awesome retro logo that can be emblazoned on stylish tees and koozies. Check this place out!

My husband finally got me to go in here and I wasn't disappointed!!! The regulars are hilarious!!…read moreBring cash though as they don't take cards or they have an ATM outside for your withdrawal.

Seriously if you're able too, stop in. The food and homemade bread was FANTASTIC. Very much dive…read morebar atmosphere, but clean and the bathrooms were tidy as well. Had a bunch of toys, crayons and games for kiddos to play with too. Greta place. Great service. Fantastic food.

Okay, does it look like a dive bar from the outside? Yes. Does it look like a dive when you walk…read morein? Yes. The chairs are all different, the tables are all kitchen tables covered with plastic table cloths. Now, let us discuss the food. The Reuben sandwich was delicious and well cooked. The meatball parm sandwich was amazing with a tomato sauce that made my companion, a Sicilian from New York, swear it was the best sauce she had eaten since she left NY so many years ago. That is a stellar review in itself. I will order the pizza next time--it should be fantastic. I plan on going back next week.

Low quality drinks and service, bad atmosphere, many better options in the area. Its a shame.read more

Cocktail bar in downtown Bangor, we typically stop here for a drink when we are in town. They have…read moresome interesting cocktails. They have bar food and some desserts but I have never tried any of their food. They have a large bar, lots of seats and an outside.

Got into town a little late and needed a quick bite prior to retiring for the night as Nocturnem it…read morewas! Plenty of beer options to choose from along with some standard bar fare for the food. Decided to go with the steak tacos which were flavorful and filling. Staff was polite and quick with the service. Causal vibe not overly loud to carry conversation and enjoy a good drink/bite!

Ambiance and brew selection were fantastic. I haven't enjoyed the food yet but my husband highly…read morerecommends it. He also enjoys the service, and says that the bartenders are friendly.

One of the coolest breweries in the area. A real "come as you are" kind of place, with a great mix…read moreof regulars and those who just happened by while driving down Route 7. There are a variety of beers to choose from, each named for one of Cody's tattoos, each more satisfying than the last. I recommend a taster for each to pick your favorite. They host events and live music on the regular, so check their website to see which of your favorite local bands are lined up for the weekend. Great prices, family friendly, and good company that makes you feel welcomed! There is parking available, but can be a bit tight on a busy night. The owners are rectifying that soon by creating a large lot on the property, leaving no reason to stay home!

From the owner: 4 beers on tap. Free popcorn and homemade bar munchies…read more "We are not too cool for you. Come on in."