Mark!!! Bartender, great service! Thank you for catering to one of my fav pours. I like the shot…read moreMexican Candy, that I found in Texas! They serve buckets and buckets of them down there. I got hooked and now that I'm back in Maine talking to Paul and Mark, I ordered one! I provided the recipe and sure enough, YUM!!!! Thank you Mark and Hancock Pour House for helping me quench my thirst! Pairs well with a Sam Adams Boston Lager! Y'all rock, BTW, ask for the salt n' vinegar fries with a honey mustard dipping sauce. Yup! Who'd have thought but it's deeeeelishous! Enjoy! Thursday night Karaoke!

A nice new stop along route one! We stopped in for lunch and ate at the bar. Very friendly…read moreservice, quick drink service but a little slow out of the kitchen. I tried the boneless tenders and salt and vinegar fries. My husband had the pulled pork sandwich. Both were good. Tender sauces are house made and have a "kick" to them. Very cute inside. Outside has a good selection of items for young kids to play on or with. This would be a great stop for families on the way to or from Bar Harbor.

I love weird bars--they're my favorite. For a while I thought there weren't any to be had around…read morecentral Maine. Enter Easy Street. I would love to know where they get the decor for this place. I'd imagine a lot of flea markets (fabulous ones)? It's hard to pick my favorite decor item because there are so many, but it's somewhere between the chairs shaped like hands and the giant silver octopus tentacle under the T.V. Ooo and the corner with all the clowns! Drinks are strong and cheap. The bartenders are friendly. There's a patio, but it's a bit small. There are plenty of comfy chairs/couches. They have live music pretty often, so if that's your thing, you'll be happy there on weekend nights. The only thing is the space is kind of small for live music, so it can get really loud. This is an excellent chill option if you're in Hallowell and want to skip bars that tend to get a bit fratty like The Quarry Taproom. Highly recommend!

I don't get to spend a lot of tine in Hallowell anymore since I moved away from the area in 2010,…read morebut it seems as though every time I do, we somehow end up at Easy Street. Friends of ours wanted to play some pool after we had dinner nearby at Lucky Garden, so we did exactly that. It was a slow night and no one was waiting for the table, so we played about 4 or 5 games and had a lovely time. The decor is awesome, the bar is clean, and the staff were friendly. I've always had a good time here, and I enjoy the artwork too!

It is a very interesting and beautiful house. Bright & airy. Meticulously restored. Elegant yet…read morewarm and friendly. Incredible woodwork throughout the house. Lots of thoughtful amenities throughout. It's a treat to stay at this house.

ORIGIN: In the course of preserving a landmark home that…read moresits on top of a hill overlooking the Penobscot Bay, Justin Cooper, a co-owner/musician, has recently transformed the enclosed front porch into a music and special event venue. The site named after the towering elm trees that populate the town. CONCEPT: The event space brings life back into the former 18,000 square foot circa 1895 residential building, and provides a community music venue in which neighbors can gather and hear a variety of musicians from across the country. EXPERIENCE: I experienced a performance of the Young Fables, a musical and real life female/male duo formed by Laurel Wright and Wes Lunsford. The duo was on tour in the region, and hail from Tennessee. They had been solicited by The Elms at Castine owner to perform two consecutive summer nights. Justin Cooper introduced the duo, and set an expectation that everyone would hear the entire performance. The makeshift performance space is narrow, holding 12 large round tables, each accompanying four guests. To further reduce distractions, a fifteen minute intermission was scheduled between the 8:30-10:30 PM performance. The intermission allowed time for community connections, which is a significant component of events at The Elms at Castine. Given the residential building most recently served as an inn, there is a bar near the performance area, and guests are able to bring their purchases to their assigned tables. In speaking to homeowners in the community, it is clear that they appreciate the addition of an evening entertainment venue. I was impressed by the talent of the duo, Laurel's voice, and Wes's guitar playing, an opinion shared by the audience. Although an audiophile, such as my husband or professional musician could notice some acoustic issues due to the makeshift performance environment, it was not apparent to me. TIPS: Upcoming performances are listed on the website, and tickets can sell out quickly. By clicking "buy on map" customers can view and select seats that are available. There is an Americans with Disabilities Act compliant ramp to help those who need it, but to avoid interior steps into the main performance space those with disabilities will need to reserve a special, limited "VIP" seating area that overlooks the enclosed porch. Unfortunately this area currently demands an additional charge, 50% more than the $40 general admission.

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.

Reasonably priced drinks and great live music! Very nice bartenders and security as wellread more

Myrtle Street checks all the boxes: - great dive bar (check)…read more- great location (check) - fabulous food (triple check) - outstanding/friendly staff (triple check again) - friendly/welcoming patrons (another check) They're known for their seafood chowder and I've got to say, it's the best I've ever had. But ya also have to try the Buffalo Wild Wings! They're crispy/flavorful and cooked to perfection. Wish we were in town longer as we'd go back for sure!!

Great drinks! Chris the bartender is awesome. Try the burgers and fried pickles, the food is good…read morealso.

Five stars for the pizza! Recommended by a friend, so I decided to check it out. I chose a…read moremargherita pie this time. Fantastic pizza! Now I will recommend it to others. Cool little spot, almost a backyard feel. Employees were kind and helpful.

Wow wow wow! I think this was the overall best brewery we visited while in Maine! The beer and the…read morefood were incredible! Add in the ambiance and you get this gem in Ellsworth. We walked over from the main strip of downtown and loved the vibe as soon as we arrived. Walking down the stairs to get to the brewery versus the glass blowing shop was so cute. With apples on the ground from the apple trees, it couldn't be more "Maine". When walking in, you order at the bar for both food and drink and then there is a booth/trailer out back where the food comes out. The inside is set up for open mic night and then outside they have a full stage where they host live music. There is plenty of seating outside at the picnic tables as well. We ordered a couple beers, the Margherita pizza, the potato chips, and the Carrot Top salad. I cannot tell you howwwwwwwww amazing the salad was!! I have never had a salad like this and I ate every last bite. The roasted carrots were so good, combined with the crispy onions and the dressing; it was heaven. The chips were incredible and the dip that comes with it just elevates it that much more. I believe it was a pickle dip of some sort? I can't remember specifically, just that I needed a vat of it. Then the pizza?! We couldn't finish it but man did we want to! Add all this tasty food to a beautiful backdrop and we were the happiest little foodies in Maine. Hands down best stop in Ellsworth!

Neat find! Located at valence rock in along shore path. Beautiful view over the grounds and to the…read moreocean! Sitting area by the bar was old world charm! Service was friendly and quick. Food was tasteful and full of flavor. Risotto was rich and creamy. The pork chop was well prepared but would have love a mashed potato. The bread service would have loved a flavored butter instead of ricotta. Scallop appetizer with Brussel spouts was great! Salad was super fresh.

We stayed in bar harbor for a few days and wanted to go somewhere nice. We found this place online…read moreand he had good reviews so we decided to give it a try. It is located in the Balance Rock Inn right on the Maine coast. Our server was very nice and was able to explain the dishes to us so that we could order the right amount of food. We ordered the crab fritter appetizer and it was really good. I had the scallops and my husband had the boar shank and not were very good. For dessert we had the pistachio semifreddo and again it was also very good. It's a quaint little place with a great view and the food and drinks were top notch. I don't think you can go wrong with anything you order and we will be back when we are in bar harbor again.

A perfect stop for a beer and some pub food. Friendly and clean and easy to get in and out.read more

This place was close by so we stopped in for some take out. I ordered half a rack of Ribs. The food…read morewas ok at best. The ribs were overcooked and then they added the dry rub seasoning as an outer thought. Flavors were not developed and disappointing. But when you're hungry and don't feel like cooking around a camp fire, it did the trick. Also noticed a lot of tables waiting for their food, so service is defiantly slow at getting the food out. Depending on your level of needing to eat and location, I would recommend another restaurant.

Let's begin with the ambiance! Schoodic peninsula is gorgeous, we rented hybrid electric bikes and…read moreended at the Pickled wrinkle, which was suggested to us from a local. The restaurant is tucked away from the main road and has plenty of seating inside and out. Nice little bar area decorated very nautical and cute. The star of the show was the blueberry margarita - WOW! That alone was 5 stars. The food was decent, we got a salad and some chicken tenders and then the Brussels sprouts. As you walk in, they note that it might take extra time to make your food because it's a small kitchen made to order but we were pleasantly surprised at how efficient they were! Our waitress was kind and helpful. If we were locals to this area definitely would be back!

One of a kind establishment. Something that you really should try…read more We were here 8 years ago and are back since we were nearby. So the wrinkles are carnivorous sea snails. They are pickled. The story goes that years ago as the fishermen were starving during a bad fishing season..., the locals survived on pickled wrinkles. This is likely the only place on the planet that serves this unique delicacy. Don't miss the chance to try it. The crab cakes are delicious too. The place is rustic so the ambiance is pure Maine. Folks are friendly and helpful. One of the most unique places in Maine. The owner is Jesse and a nice guy. Tell him the Hobbs from SC sent you.

An amazing summer evening for a concert at the waterfront pavilion aka Maine Saving amphitheater…read more We were invited guest to the concert with glam rockers Vince Neil, lead singer of Ray, and the always amazing Brett Michaels. Parking was every where but our host is a season pass holder and drove to the VIP parking lot behind the venue. A short walk up a gentle incline and we were at the gates. The pavilion's web site gives clear instructions on what is and is not allowed. They checked my small bag and off we went. Tickets read the doors open at 6:30p but due to some heavy partying one band had not even done their sound check yet. They opens the gates 15 minutes later. We made our way to the way back of the theatre where the VIP section was. Showed our tickets got a bracelet and off to the VIP area where they have two full bars, 3 small fire pits with ample chairs and on the upper level couches and tables as well as bar stools to enjoy your beverage. We got our drinks and off we went to our seats. We were seated behind the orchestra section with the whole box to ourselves. We sat down for maybe 10 minutes and the show started. Ratt was OK but slow, they must have been the ones hung over, they sounds sluggish. Only knew one song they sang so glad they were not the head liner. A break for bathrooms and more beverages with some free popcorn. Then Vince Neil came on. He was good. Danced to a few of his songs from Motley Crew. The lighting and effects were great, really energized the crowd. Another intermission found it my turn for drinks. Two beers, a small box of wine, and a THC drink to the total of $58! WOW! $72 with tip ouch! The headliner was Brett Michaels. He was AMAZING! Energetic, talking to the crowd, and singing clear and strong bravo! Over all a great experience and will return when able

We spent a long weekend in Maine in September to see the Indigo Girls & Melissa Etheridge here. The…read morevenue is beautiful, open air with very easy entry and lots of great food & drink options. Lines for merch moved quickly and the option to preorder merch was even a thing. As night fell the stars above us and the breeze from the nearby waterfront made this place magical as the notes of folk guitar and rock swirled around us.