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River Junction Brewing

4.8 (14 reviews)
Closed • 4:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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Ross G.

I'm BIAS, for 2 Reasons Reason 1: Not long after I bought a house, in Sanford, where I hoped some hustle and bustle would erupt... RJB Opened! A small Brewery in a locally significant building was a perfect fit! Reason 2: After some time as a patron, I joined the Brewery Team behind the bar. The way RJB wants to do things, the welcoming nature between RJB & the Community has been awesome!

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Marc B.

Finally a brewery in Sanford! River Junction started out as Riverstone, which was an at-home brewing project during Covid. The beer was sold at local pubs, and it grew a following with it's amazing IPAs. In the meantime, the brewer looked for a local space to continue brewing and serving beers. Riverstone is now River Junction and is located in the same building of Shain's of Maine. The space is warm and inviting with modern light fixtures and wooden beams and walls. There is a variety of seating ranging from bar seats, long tables, and couches. Having just opened a day prior, the staff were excited to serve and were welcoming on my recent trip. There were 5 beers being served that were brewed by the brewery, and they were also featuring two from Moat Mountain. I ended up getting three tastings, and the Riverstone Lager and Double IPA were quick favorites. I did see that they were also serving wine, though it wasn't clearly advertised, and they served small snack food like popcorn. I'm excited to see the space and brewery grow, as it will quickly become popular. They are doing everything right, and it's a step in the right direction for Sanford. I highly recommend you give River Junction a try!

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1 year ago

Absolutely the best, we go there weekly and love the way they change it up all the time. Try the hard Ice Tea or Lemonade.

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9 months ago

Great atmosphere and the beer is amazing! Owner was very welcoming. We came from Georgia and were delighted to find such a nice brewery.

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Our favorite small town brewery, you will not be disappointed with the service and atmosphere this little joint brings.

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Awesome place! Beautiful taproom, the beer is great and the staff is fantastic. Will definitely be back.

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3 years ago

Great ipa's on tap - great atmosphere and great service - a real gem for Sanford!!!!!!

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Xota Brewing Company - Front entrance

Xota Brewing Company

4.6(10 reviews)
9.9 mi

This lovely little brewery, located on a simple highway, in a quiet town, has shown itself to be,…read moreas depicted in the original flag of Maine, a brilliant star in the heavens above a lone pine. I love the people that run the place. They' don't seem interested in shaping impressions as much as they shape their beer. Internet likes are seemingly felled in the interest of flavor or unique expressions of their craft. Not a single hop, nor grain of malt, nor iota of yeast are sacrificed in vain. Imagine for a moment, a brewer bringing together from the diversity of what nature brings. Has anyone bring to canvas what Van Gogh has? Did Van Gogh have magic paint or special brushes? No, From the same stuff came the unexpected. It is what Van Gogh did that separates ordinary from artistry. Whether you are local, driving by, or even within a reasonable driving distance, swinging into the little hamlet of Waterboro may bring to you a Starry Night. And yes, I meant to circle back to the same allusion. Go there. Drink their beer. If you don't enjoy the hospitality, people, ambience, the beautiful beer garden or (obviously) the beer, then write your own review! ;) PS. Their IPAs are Edvard Munch-esque, but in a good way!!

What a pleasant surprise! Can't say enough. Great beer choices from Pale Ales and IPA to flavors…read moreand more. Fast service, amazing food truck selections that gets a 5 star on their own! Covered outdoor seating available. Check the website for scheduled games. Don't forget to greet Zeek when you walk in!

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Batson River Brewing & Distilling - Kennebunk - Oysters

Batson River Brewing & Distilling - Kennebunk

3.9(298 reviews)
13.4 mi
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I would give this place a 10 PLUS for service!…read more I work for a large restaurant group, and I would hire any of the four team members I interacted with at this restaurant in a heartbeat! Our server was so attentive and pleasant that I actually asked her if she was an owner. She treated us like we were the most important people who had walked through the door, even though the place was packed! The bartender obviously had his head on a swivel because, as soon as our drinks were getting low, he was right there asking if we wanted another. The food runner brought our meals with a friendly smile and joked with us about something. I honestly can't remember what he said, but I do remember that he made us laugh! And to top it all off, as we were walking out, another server who was outside called out to us, "I hope you all have an excellent night!" INCREDIBLE SERVICE!! How was the food, you ask? It was okay. I think everyone was happy with their meals, but I can tell you one thing for sure: It's the service that will bring me back the next time I'm in the area! As someone who works in the restaurant industry, I know how difficult it is to build a team that delivers this level of hospitality, especially when a restaurant is packed. Whatever they're doing to train and motivate their staff, they're doing it

We were sitting on the upper deck enjoying the view until it suddenly began to rain. We quickly…read moretook cover and it's really fun inside as well. Great service and food. Highly recommend. Five

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Corner Point Brewing

Corner Point Brewing

4.4(12 reviews)
11.7 mi

Was riding my motorcycle from NY Hudson Valley to Kennebunkport, randomly stopped here for a short…read morebreak. Lucky me, enjoyed two very delicious IPAs, nice friendly service, moderate prices, and pleasant outdoor seating overlooking the river. Also, the absolutely cleanest restroom I've ever visited in a brewery. Highly recommend.

My wife and I love to check out new breweries anytime we can. With a tiny getaway in the…read moreBerwick/South Berwick I knew we needed to check Corner Point out. They've been open for around 8 years and have expanded their tasting room/brewing a couple times I believe. It's quite a traditional tasting room with a bar and plenty of non bar seating as well. Some large garage doors that can also be opened during warm weather. We sat at the bar and due to our timing it was not busy and the bartender immediately greeted us and made us feel welcome showing us the menu. They had a good variety of beer styles available including IPAs (single, double, fruited), brown ale, blonde, lager, stout, and more. They also got non alcoholic options as well as a food menu too. Can't speak to the food as we had lunch before our visit! Seemed like a great variety of offerings though! We were happy to visit and check this off our Maine brewery list. Beers were decent while not being extremely memorable or stand out. I did appreciate their wide variety of beer styles though. Still worth visiting for sure!

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Odd By Nature Brewing - Buffalo Chicken Empanadas

Odd By Nature Brewing

4.5(107 reviews)
15.5 mi
Outdoor seating
Free parking

Great beer, great food, and great service. Got the adult happy meal which came with an awesome toy…read morethat my 5 yo loved. Burger, nuggs, and fries were absolutely killer. Not to mention the 90s cartoon and comic book decor as well as the 90s cartoons steaming on the tv was an absolute blast from the past. Straight up nostalgia! Will be going back.

Visited on 7/19/26 with my wife and dog. Drove up from Rhode Island after seeing the menu,…read moreavailable beers, and learning they were dog friendly. We arrived and sat at a picnic table with an umbrella so our pup could be in the shade. We were having a great time, so excited to be there and amped to try their current taps. Just as our apps were being brought out, a gust of wind lifted the umbrella clear out of the table, spilling my wife's drink and sending the heavy metal umbrella pole directly into my face and chest HARD. My wife, the server, and I were all stunned for a moment. Wife thought I was bleeding until we realized it was rust on my face and chest from the pole. Server asked if I was okay, clearly feeling a little awkward, and with my hand to my face I said "I think so? If I'm not bleeding, I guess?, still totally stunned and feeling some pain. Face throbbing, my wife asked for an ice pack, and the server brought us one. We totally understand that it was a freak accident, and that it wasn't our server's fault. But it got awkward from there as the crew working became avoidant. The girl that sat us saw me teary eyed from the pain, holding the ice pack to my face and asked if we were okay... but that was it. The atmosphere quickly became awkward, and considering the pain I was in combined with feeling totally weird from the staff, we asked for a box to take our uneaten food to go. Server brought our check and we were a little surprised to see that we were still charged for the drinks (one of which had spilled because of the umbrella) and the food. We paid cash, still left a nice tip, and left, wanting to get out of the sun and keep an eye on the swelling. We were really disappointed in how the situation was handled by the crew. We weren't looking for our apps to be comped, but it would have been nice for a manager to come by, apologize, offer to refill my wife's beer, and maybe move us to a different table since we were no longer in the shade. The team didn't go around and check the other tables to make sure the umbrellas were safe and secure, either, which was shocking considering what had just happened. We were really looking forward to hanging out, trying a little bit of everything off the menu, buying some cans or growlers to take home... but we left with a swollen, bruised face and chest and an uneaten $90 box of food that we ended up tossing because the mood was completely ruined. We rarely leave a negative review anywhere, but I guess this is just a PSA to check your picnic table umbrella if you sit outside, and hopefully a learning opportunity for management in how to improve customer service and safety for patrons.

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Odd By Nature Brewing - I loved this rendition of the logo.

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Batson River Fish Camp

Batson River Fish Camp

3.6(88 reviews)
10.7 mi

I say this often, bumpy start with the host. We were a biggish group and that wasn't apparently a…read moregood thing? Sat at a table, no silverware/napkins, just two tables thrown together. However, great interior and good curb appeal, really sets the mood. Our waiter was great and his attitude got us back on track. The menu isn't large, but had some interesting food. We later found out food is new as an offering to the distillery so maybe more options down the road. All our cocktails were outstanding!!! The food, presented well, good portions but needs work on flavor & seasonings.

I had high hopes for this place. I heard good things about the food, specifically the haddock…read morepicatta and I was excited to try it. We were third in line to check in and the host pretty much ignored the line. There were plenty of tables, but he was hyper focused on everything except the people wanting a table. He finally sat a couple and assisted someone with their take out order. We were next. He wouldn't even look at us - he started packing a few take out orders then finally acknowledged us. No smile, just "Hi." Judd was our server and he was good. He did what he was supposed to, but was also quite busy and never checked on us and didn't ask about refills on drinks until we were finished our food. At $4 per soda, we would have wanted that refill. I ordered the haddock picatta and my husband ordered the fish and chips. Both dishes looked impressive with large portions, but both pieces of fish were overcooked and the fish and chips was dry. Both dishes were flavorless. Like zero salt. The only thing that had any flavor on my dish was the mashed potatoes. This place is now on the list of "never again."

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River Junction Brewing - breweries - Updated November 2026

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