Had to stop and try this somewhat new brewery down the street from where I live. When I walk into…read morethe building it reminded me of upbeat hipster kind of place has a nice patio out back with a propane fireplace,not a lot of sitting area and the music was exactly what you would want to expect from a modern brewery. Then I was quickly reminded I was out in the country and not downtown Portland with loud obnoxious rednecks yelling and swearing with their friends. The beer was surprisingly smooth and light for such high alcohol content. But lacked in bold flavor and color. The menu you order from gives descriptions of what the beer is and what it tastes like, but doesn't match what you actually get, in my opinion. I don't mind paying $5 bucks for a 12oz beer but when it compares to other beers in the area that you can get 16oz beer for the same price. I'm not going to waste my money. The real gem here is the food truck that was out back that night. El Camino Mexican Grill. If I could give a review on just the food it would be five stars. I ordered two burritos one for my wife and I and the lady making the food said I would only need one to feed the both of us and man was she ever right. I got a steak burrito that probably had close to a pound of nice marinated steak in it sour cream black beans rice and a huge portion of guacamole all for $10 bucks. I also saw people ordering tacos that looked delicious as well. On the side of the cart there were about 8 different hot sauces to choose from couple were locally made. I tried the habanero blueberry which made a great addition to my already perfect burrito. I don't think I will be returning here for the beer unless I hear of some changes. These guys are definitely on the right path, unfortunately I think they set up shop in a bad location. But I will be on the lookout for that food truck again and may go try others that they host.

When you're tired of the Portland brewery scene and its long lines, crowded rooms, and at times…read moremediocre beer take a drive out to Xota Brewing in Waterboro. You wont be disappointed. The owner is usually pouring beers, there's good music playing, cribbage boards on the tables, and a sweet outdoor space. But what really separates Xota from the droves of other Maine craft breweries is exactly what should: the beer. It is fantastic. During the Corona pandemic you can still get beer from Xota. They are offering curbside pickup. My wife and I went last Sunday and picked up 3 howlers: The Otis, the Logan, and the Xavier. Great to drink by the fire.

There are certain places where outstanding food speaks for itself, and certain places where the…read moreatmosphere, service, and vibes really can elevate the overall experience. Batson River is the latter, and we loved our lunch outing in one of the adorable seasonal outdoor ice fishing sheds. We chose a few "handhelds," including the blackened haddock tacos and fried haddock sandwich, both of which are served with a red cabbage slaw. I enjoyed the tacos - the ratio of fish to slaw and aioli, etc. was just right. And the sandwiches are served with a generous amount of crispy French fries. On a weekday in March, many of the local shops and restaurants were closed. It was an unseasonably warm day, and we were happy to stumble upon Batson River for a fun and memorable lunch!

We had a wonderful experience here. First thing to note - when they say they are dog friendly, they…read moreactually mean it! We had lunch here on Sunday, just after seeing Santa on the boat from the bridge down the street. Highly suggest putting your name in before you want to eat (it was about an hour wait when I put our name in at 11:45). Their reservation system sends you a text when they put your name on the list, and from the link they send you, you can also check your position on the list. They text you when your table is ready. When we arrived with our dog to check in, we were given a couple of seating options in the outside heated deck area. We chose seats looking outside, which were topped with fur warmers, which made them comfortable to sit on. There are plenty of heaters on, which made it nice and cozy. Also, the plethora of Christmas decorations inside and out, made it also feel cozy, and festive. For lunch, I had the blackened fish tacos, which comes with mango pico, red cabbage slaw, chipotle aioli, cotija, on corn tortillas. They were super flavorful, and delicious. I stuck with fries, and they even had sour cream for dipping them. We will absolutely be back to try more of the menu!

Funky Bow Brewery is definitely one of the most unique breweries I've ever visited! We stumbled…read moreupon it while driving around the area and decided to stop in for a drink. Important to note: they allow dogs. And while we LOVE dogs (we couldn't resist petting the ones running around), I can see how this policy might not be for everyone. The dogs roam freely and off-leash in a large indoor/tented area, which can feel a bit chaotic. A couple of things I wasn't thrilled about: the brewery is cash-only, and there's a $3 cover fee. For what? I have no idea -- there was no live music or anything like that during the hour we spent there. As for the drinks, the beer was... fine. I had the IPA, and while I didn't love it, I'd probably drink it again. The highlight was the pizza. It was phenomenal and made up for some of the other lows.

This place was certainly a vibe. Went on a Sunday afternoon. They dont take card but there was an…read moreATM on premise to save my day. The kid working the front was SUPER nice, and the beers were good but I'm not sure if they were their beers or guest taps- the labeling isn't great. The pizza was good but not life changing. The real vibe is the fact that this is like a kindergarten gone wrong. The amount of wilding screaming kids was too much for me and look, I LOVE dogs, I brought my own but having someone else's off leash (dogs have to be off leash) and off leash kid begging for pizza while I'm trying to drink a beer in the sun was a little much. I'd go back, but it was too much of a sensory overload to be any fun and the beers were forgettable.

** This review is for the event space upstairs**…read more I went to a networking event in the event space upstairs and was very happy with the set up. Lots of space to sit and some comfy couch areas as well. I didn't try any food but it looks like they have some great options. The downstairs has a large bar and garage doors that open up to the outside. The whole inside gets lots of sun and is super pretty. I will be back to try it at a non event.

Truly a hidden gem! Sacred Profane nails the trifecta of great beer, amazing food, and kind staff…read more It's the only spot in the U.S. doing tank-pour lagers, where the beer is suspended from tanks and flows with gravity directly to the luger tap. They serve two types of lager beer AND have an extensive cocktail, wine and shandy list. The lobster roll with smoked trout roe, pierogis, and grilled cauliflower easily count among the best bar food we've ever had. The staff were so friendly and went out of their way to accommodate my weird allergy. The vibes are awesome and chill. 10/10 recommend. Pro Tips - Ask about the tank pour setup--it's worth learning about - Plenty of parking in front - Don't miss the lobster roll - Lots of seating inside, outside and upstairs!

Cool industrial factory brewery. Dog friendly and back patio was a much needed escape from all the…read moresun! Had the Luna and the veridian house seltzer on tap for free was soo soo good!

Never been to banded. Love the atmosphere in the Biddeford mill complex. Walk right up to the bar…read moreand grab your favorite banded brewing brew, some ciders and special drinks. Menu shows GF and V but the menu does state that their GF options are fried in the same fryer as other items, so NoT Celiac friendly. Which is a big bummer. Service was quick and friendly!! Maybe a place to grab a drink again in the future. Maybe a dedicated fryer in the future????? Great spot and want to come back in the warmer months to experience the deck area

What an amazing find! Always looking for breweries when we travel and this place did not…read moredisappoint! Between the ambiance and the service, nothing was short of amazing! The food was incredible and blew away my expectations! Great views anywhere you sit! This place is a must if you are in the area!

I have been a long weekend resident of Berwick for some time and drive by CPB often. They recently…read morehave expanded to have a larger outdoor and indoor area. There are a number of two-hour parking spaces around the area, and with a 1-2 minute walk, much more free options around. Located in the center of Berwick, you cannot miss it, and will probably be the standing-room-only spot when they complete the residential project across the street. Family friends came to visit and they love local brew pubs. So thought it was a natural choice. The layout is a bit odd, but once you figure it out, manageable. Whether you want to sit indoors or out, start as the bar in the back to order. They will page you when food is ready. Plenty of seating available and standing room for a large gathering. The menu was great and we all found something that worked for our tastebuds. We also had a young one with us and he was able to find something. You can keep the table open and try a flight or two or enjoy a full glass. Once you figure out your favorites for beer, you can grab a pack to go. Or as my friends did...a few to go. Thanks for a great afternoon. I apologize for not taking pictures which is unusual.

This is one of my favorite places to eat in Ogunquit and we go to Brickyard Hollow pretty much…read moreevery time we visit. The wood fired wings are delicious and my daughter loves the Sweet Teriyaki Bowl with tofu, and a variety of vegetables including brussels sprouts & pea shoots. My favorite thing to order at Brickyard is the Blueberry Pizza, which a lovingly call "Pizza of the Gods". I've been ordering this pizza every time we visit, and I hope they never take it off the menu. Pizza of the Gods includes wild Maine Blueberries, lemon, rosemary, and shallots, and beautiful dollops of ricotta topping a white pizza base. All I can say is give it a try - it's heavenly! Service is always good here with food arriving quickly and the atmosphere is casual. I especially like the historic photos of Ogunquit that decorate the restaurant, and when the fireplace is burning, it is a treat to warm up near it. Lastly, the drinks. I'm not a huge beer drinker, but I can always find something on the menu that I'll enjoy. My husband is a beer drinker and he loves it here as well. Brickyard Hollow is one of our go to restaurants in Ogunquit. It's comfortable, reasonably priced, and the food is great!

This was my first time checking out this location, and honestly it was just okay. I've had BH in…read morePortland before and loved it, so I figured this spot would hit the same. First thing though, we got seated super close to other parties even though there were open tables. The group behind us spilled water, scooted back, and literally bumped into us without even a quick "sorry" and didn't move their chair back. We ordered the sweet chili wings, but they came out oily and kind of flat on flavor. The burger at our table was decent but definitely on the dry side. The pizza was saltier than we expected, so that missed too. On the bright side, the sweet potato fries was good, the drinks were solid, and the location is great. I think next time I'll just stick with the Portland spot.

Went to Odd by Nature on a whim during our staycation. Immediately were welcomed by both Joseph and…read moreRicardo at the bar. Beer is excellent but most surprisingly was how fantastic the cocktail program was! We loved chatting with them both about their travels, love of drinks and their knowledge of both the industry and the drinks they serve. We are so glad we stopped, it made for such an awesome night and great part of our trip. We will be bringing our friends back to visit very soon!

We loved the pretzels and beer cheese! So good it is now ranked number one in our book…read more I got a the cbd drink with strawberry and my husband got the margarita flight. I got the American burger and my husband got the happy meal. Both were good! The atmosphere was great and the service was friendly! We left saying it was a great energy and we enjoyed our time. Their outdoor seating area was great

Went in for dinner with my husband and daughter - let's start off with a couple highlights:…read more 1-waitress was friendly ! 2-drinks were good.hubs has MAINE BEER CO LUNCH & I had Punch drunk rum. Now on to the very super unfortunate things that happened tonight ... $138.00 Bill (which by the way I'm 100% ok with when it's good or even decent. I got dinner sized Cesar salad add shrimp (additional 8 dollars and I maybe had 3?) The salad was swimming in dressing to the point where my fork couldn't even stab the lettuce !! And almost slimy. Husband got the "Oh my pad Thai" this teeny tiny bowl of peanut butter slathered noodles left his tongue sticking to the roof of his mouth - literally tasted like a jar of natural peanut butter was opened and poured on. Daughter got chicken tender plate - mediocre at best lacked and only really lacked salt . So sad ... don't think what we ordered was hard to nail unfortunately we will never come back .

food is good, service kinda hit and miss, depends on the wait staff. Place needs better…read moremanagement. And don't clean tables with a rag you dtopped on the floor. nowhere but good things to come if they shape up the place. good beer and drink choices. some motorcycle tables can be loud and noisy.

Last weekend we made a trip to Wild Bevy Brewing in the barrels had drink and after came over to…read moreBatson River fish camp for dinner. We waited like 15 minutes and were seated at a high top we ordered my wife got the steak and was awesome, my friend wife got Salmon and it s was amazing, my friend got a pepperoni pizza and it was awesome and I got mussels, nice portion but the broth was like warm water,had my buddy's wife try and she said it's missing flavor!! Our waitress was awesome and it's nice inside there! Would go back

I checked out Batson River Fish Camp in Wells with some friends on a Friday night. The parking lot…read morewas full, suggesting a busy place inside. Fortunately, we were able to get a table immediately without a wait. The atmosphere inside was warm and inviting, with low lights and a fire going. Their menu was eclectic, fitting any tastebuds. I ordered the beer battered fried haddock sandwich that came red cabbage slaw and tartar sauce, with fries. It was a solid fried fish sandwich, which was flaky and fell apart as you tried to eat it. I also tried one of their beers which was just alright. The ski lodge vibe inside of Batson River Fish Camp was the best aspect and with locations not only in Wells but Portland, Biddeford, and Kennebunk, there are plenty of opportunities to check it out.