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Leary's Landing Irish Pub

4.2 (384 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago

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LEARY'S LANDING IRISH PUB ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Blackened fish sandwich with chips
Rachel B.

Irish pub in the heart of downtown Bar Harbor. Husband and I both got the blackened fish (cod) sandwich, which came with a side of chips (subbing fries would have been an additional $5). Good enough to satisfy us for lunch and we could be on our way to explore the town.

Stephy S.

Great place to get a Guinness and a good burger. It's the closest Irish bar in the US to Ireland. Had the burger and Reuben. Both were good. Nice staff.

Mike K.

Blueberry Mule and Guiness draft! We only had drinks but they were good. A quick stop for a libation while seeing and showing Bim the craziness of Bar Harbor. The place is nuts on Memorial Day weekend but the funny bartender and the cold drinks helped us relax. (People and crazy ass busy downs drive us nuts!) The cocktail was tasty but mostly ice. The Guinness was cold and tasty.

Adriana F.

Right in the middle of Bar Harbor's hustle and buzzle, we grabbed the last outdoor table at Leary's Landing Irish Pub -- perfect for people-watching and winding down after a day of exploring. The service wasn't exactly warm or helpful, but since we already knew what we wanted, it wasn't a dealbreaker. I ordered an Old Fashioned with chocolate bitters -- an unexpectedly delicious twist on the classic. My Shepherd's Pie was hearty and flavorful, especially paired with Leary's salad for a lighter balance. Meanwhile, my husband continued his personal mission to try lobster bisque at every restaurant in Maine -- and Leary's version earned solid marks as a runner-up on his bisque leaderboard. Rich, creamy, and satisfying, just shy of the gold medal. To keep it Irish, I finished with a Black & Tan -- a bit darker than my preferred Newcastle-and-Guinness blend, but still a fine way to toast the evening. Bottom line: Leary's Landing is a solid pub for hearty comfort food, good drinks, and prime people-watching. Service could use a smile or two, but the vibe -- and that bisque -- make it worth the stop.

Shepherd's Pie, Salad, Burger, Rueben and chips.
KingMickey t.

Good food. Great service. Loved the look of the place, darkish and broody, bare brick walls. Packed in tight! Two of us are over 6' tall and in the neighborhood of 280 lbs. Seating was doable, but tight. However, this was a common theme for us in Bar Harbor. After too much seafood, it was nice to have some...earthier...options tonight.

Hummus and grilled pita
Hannah R.

We have been to Leary's several times, and they are consistently good. The drink selection, variety of dishes, and vibes are just what you'd hope for in an Irish pub. They boast of being the closest Irish pub to Ireland in the US. We would recommend them to anyone visiting MDI.

Reuben and chips. Leary's Burger and chips.
Thomas F.

My wife and I stopped in for a late afternoon lunch. The service was excellent and food was very good.

Rick T.

Better Irish pub than the one by the waterfront. Guinness was nice and creamy we all had several pints. Lady behind the bar eventually warmed up to us and had some laughs. A lot Maine beers were on tap !

Visit their sister restaurant
Jackie S.

Food was great. Service was great. I sat on countertop height seating inside overlooking the Village Green square. Great views of the center of town. The restaurant has outdoor seatings as well as plenty of indoor seating. I ordered some shrimp tacos as a snack which was refreshing with a great dressing and some apple slices. Iced tea was also good. My friend got an old fashion and said it was good. Hopefully I get to try their sister restaurant, Social Kitchen and Bar next time.

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Didn't even eat here cause the hostess was rude, went to paddy's down the hill and was very pleased with service and food.

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Great food! Typical Irish Humor from the staff! IYKYK. Great atmosphere and perfect location! Fish & Chips are excellent!

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Just ok. Old Fashion drinks were nothing special. Pulled Pork Sandwich was average as was the Caesar Salad.

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Best Irish pub in all of bar Harbor. Atmosphere, food, service is all outstanding!!! I'd go here in every trip to BH!!

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Paddy's Irish Pub & Restaurant - Seafood

Paddy's Irish Pub & Restaurant

3.8(558 reviews)
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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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3.8(1.2k reviews)
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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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4.1(955 reviews)
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We made a reservation for our first night in town based on the recommendation of our food tour…read moreguide. What a meal it was. Inside is a typical modern upscale restaurant with a second floor that overlooks the park and water. We began with a smooth lobster bisque and I had the haddock special. The special was prepared over glaze with sweety drop peppers and was beautifully prepared. Light and flaky, but with a lot of flavor. It's far too easy for these to come out overdone, but this was done wonderfully. I enjoyed my meal here and would definitely recommend if someone was looking for an upscale evening.

We Can NOT EMPHASIZE enough, AVOID at all costs. Just the RUDEST behavior on the Hostesses part &…read morethen Proprietor. Our party of 2 arrived separately. When the latter party arrived and asked the Hostess about the earlier seating she couldn't have been more unaccommodating. Likened to an old school marm in a film taking place in the 1800's....a ridiculously stern demeanor and not what a Hostess is meant to do- But Greet. She then had a vendetta, circling the table telling us what to do several times. It was BAFFLING. She next told the proprietor that we took a phone call at the table. The Proprietor comes over to scold us! Still Flabbergasted....we are 2 people sitting across a table. Our conversation stops so that we can answer the phone for a quick question taking less than 2 minutes. It's a full restaurant, a table of 6 next to us, everyone is engaged talking, eating, drinking. No one gave us a look, a nod or a sign that we were interrupting their good time. The food was average, not worth amount charged. The poor waitress was mortified and so apologetic as she witnessed the ordeal.

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