We Can Definitely Toast To These Bars In Bar Harbor!

Bar Harbor, Maine is a charming little island off the main coast of the state and serves as a gateway to the mountains and trails of the famed Acadia National Park. With unique boutique shops, quaint parks, restaurants to order in or dine out on a nice day, and more, Bar Harbor feels like you’re stepping into an entirely new place that’s different to any other in the country. There’s so much happening in this town that is just over 63 miles long, you’ll find something new to do everyday you’re there! But we’re here to talk specifically about one thing and that one thing is: bars! So sit back, relax, and get ready to order a drink with your friends at these bars in Bar Harbor!

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1. Cottage St. Pub

A seasonal pub that’s casual, comfy, and cozy, so take a load off and enjoy!

21 Cottage St | Bar Harbor | facebook.com

In beautiful downtown Bar Harbor you will find the place for ultimate comfort, great drinks, and good vibes, it’s Cottage Street Pub! Whether you enjoy a craft cocktail and a light snack outside or in, this spot has got you covered, and we must say that the aesthetic of the building is super cool – it gives off “classic old pub” vibes on the outside, with a dash of modern upkeep inside. 

A friendly staff is there to greet you, offer recommendations, get you your free popcorn, you heard right, free popcorn, and get you settled to enjoy an afternoon or evening out in gorgeous Bar Harbor. Now Cottage St. Pub has a range of craft cocktails and other drinks to enjoy, and as of right now on their colorful blackboard they have drinks like the Drunken Tea (vanilla infused vodka and house made Thai tea), Watermelon Crawl (gin, lemon juice, muddled watermelon, and basil), and New York Sour (bourbon, lemon simple syrup, egg white, and Malbec Float). 

“This is by far the best bar on MDI. They have a cocktail program that will wow and dazzle. True industry professionals run this bar and it shows. The cocktails are the best! This place is as comfortable as your own living room but with more laughs and fun.” -Yelp Review

3. Geddy's

Family friendly serving seafood wonders, classic pub food, and beer!

Sipping and enjoying that harbor viewwwww! Image courtesy of the Geddy’s Bar Harbor Instagram page.

19 Main St | Bar Harbor | geddys.com

If you want a more family-friendly option that’s a restaurant/bar combo then you’ve come to the right spot! At Geddy’s you’ll get the best seafood in Bar Harbor and delicious cocktails/drinks that pair so well with the meal you won’t wanna go anywhere else for this type of experience! 

Sustainably sourced seafood and the freshest ingredients are used to make every single item on the menu, so you know you’ll be having a tip top time. And if seafood isn’t your thing you can try their wood-fired pizzas, burgers, or their vegetarian/vegan options.

Now you know a little bit about their food, let’s talk about drinks! They have four drink sections, so here’s a glimpse of just some of the drinks on each section:

• Beer Menu: Sea Dog Blueberry Wheat Ale - 4.7 ABV and GLUTEN-REMOVED - Omission Lager - Portland, OR - 4.6 ABV.
• Cocktail Menu: Key Lime Pie (pinnacle whipped, coconut, fresh Lime, and sour) and a Mai Thai.
• Wine Menu: a variety of whites and reds!
• Non-Alcoholic Menu: Blueberry Soda and Roy Rodgers.

“Bethany our bartender and Ann our server are great staff. Tried the Key lime pie drink she suggested it was delicious! My hubby loved the blueberry beer and the pain killer. Love it! We visited from Michigan!” -Yelp Review

3. Dog & Pony Tavern

A local hangout spot with the game on the TVs and good drink/grub to go with!

4 Rodick Pl | Bar Harbor | dogandponytavern.com

Open year round, Dog & Pony Tavern is a locally owned pub featuring local brews from talented artists, TV’s with the game on, outdoor seating when the weather’s nice, and foods that are ones you know and love if you’ve been to a pub before. They have annual events, festivities, daily specials, and more, so if this place sounds right up your alley then you can head on over to Dog & Pony Tavern any day of the week from 11am to Midnight!

Before we move onto the next bar, we should give you a glimpse of the food you can eat: Shoe String French Fries, Creamy Mac & Cheese, Salted Soft Pretzel, Real Ale Beef Burger, Maine Lobster Roll, Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Dinner, and Sloppy Nachos (aka nachos with so much you just have to go to see)! And you can pair any of those meals with almost any drinks you can think of!

“We stopped in for a quick bite after a long day and the food was awesome! Staff was friendly and helpful but the best prt was how late they were open. We had looked around forever and no one else's was open but this place was. It was great food that just hit the spot!” -Yelp Review

4. Leary's Landing Irish Pub

Advertising as the “closest Irish pub to Ireland in the U.S”, so if that intrigues you, step right in!

Chow down on a sandwich so full of flavor your drink will only add to the experience! Image courtesy of the Learys Landing Irish Pub Instagram page.

156 Main St | Bar Harbor | learyslanding.com

In the heart of Bar Harbor lives Leary’s Landing Irish Pub, a truly authentic Irish pub that’s cozy and will be your new favorite! Any drink you’re looking for, from a cold Irish ale to a craft cocktail handcrafted by a professional, they’ve got it, and even food that pairs nicely with any drink on the menu. Named as one of the top bars in Bar Harbor by two publishers, Leary’s Landing Irish Pub is the perfect stop for all those craving an Irish experience!

We’ve talked a good game, let’s match it with a taste of the drinks and food menu:

• Dig into foods like Fish & Chips, Chicken Wings, Leary’s Burger (all natural beef, bacon, blue cheese, house made tomato jam, caramelized onions, and fresh greens), Fish Tacos, Shepherd's Pie, and Butternut Squash Curry.
• Sip on Blueberry Mule, Irish Gin & Tonic, pick a whiskey from the LARGEST selection in town, or a nice cold bottle of beer at this bar in Bar Harbor!

“Nice little pub with great beers and excellent food. Good cocktails as well. Its small. There are some flat screens for watching sports. Sister restaurant to Project Social down the street, highly recommend” -Yelp Review

5. Project Social Kitchen & Bar

A chic and trendy spot offering small plates and creative cocktails!

Play some yard games while you’re spending time with loved ones and enjoying a meal! Image courtesy of the Project Social Kitchen & Bar Instagram page.

278 Main St | Bar Harbor | socialbarharbor.com

Let’s talk about the concept, specifically Project Social Kitchen & Bar’s concept, which is “using fresh ingredients in creating Craft Cocktails, delicious Smapp Plates, and Sweet & Savory Crepes.” And if we might say ourselves, that sounds like an excellent concept. This is definitely the most “modern” look of all the bars on our list today as it’s here to provide an experience that’s unique but also comforting. No matter where you’d like to sit, inside, their open air dining space, or their large wrap-around garden with a small stream adding to the aesthetic, they have a place for you!

You can enjoy Project Social Kitchen & Bar after a hike through Acadia National Park or a quick stop while you’re out and about on the town shopping, simply stop in, find a place to sit, and relax. 

So! Food and drink! On their Happy Hour menu (4-5pm) you can have Wine By The Glass and Bruschetta, the Dinner menu has a Meat & Cheese Board, Seafood Chowder, or Lobster Rolls, and the Cocktail Menu has the Rising Sol (gin, cointreau, cocchi americano, lemon, and absinthe rinse) and a Cucumber mocktail (mint, lemon, lime, and soda). Project Social Kitchen & Bar has a lot of other drinks/foods to enjoy, so be sure to stop by and see what they got!

“My favorite pre dinner drink spot. We had so much fun exploring the restaurant as they have so many cool seating areas that makes you feel like you are in a secret garden/ mansion. Cocktails are beautiful and delicious , definitely left wanting more that night :)” -Yelp Review

6. Finback Alehouse

A gastropub offering both American and global fare with drinks and live music!

It’s the “beach town” architecture shining bright on Cottage street. Image courtesy of the Finback Alehouse Instagram page.

30 Cottage St | Bar Harbor | finback-alehouse.com

In 2021 Dale Stockburger opened up Finback Alehouse in a building that was originally built in the 70’s, and all this time later it still holds that same charm, both in the architecture and the team helming the mission to bring the best service, food, and drinks possible. This is an establishment that’s here to bring something special to the Bar Harbor area, and even though this place is relatively new, that hasn’t stopped it from making waves with the locals and vacation goers, as highly rated reviews have been popping up rapidly for the past year! And as this historic bar is all about community, it makes sense that this place is getting praise.

Finback Alehouse has dinner and drinks to serve, and on the dinner menu they have foods like Oysters, Nachos, a Lemongrass/Ginger Bahn Mi sandwich, Lobster Grilled Cheese, and an Impossible burger! While their drink menu has cocktails like Right Near The Beach which consists of Ice Pik vodka, pressed lime & grapefruit, and lemongrass-Ginger shrub and a good ol’ Old Fashioned with drafts, sours, craft cans, wine, shots, cider, seltzer, and more for your evening drinking needs!

“We had a great time while dining here. The service was stellar and the food was just what we were looking for. Everyone was able to find something on the menu and we all go something vastly different than one another.” -Yelp Review

Whether you’re getting a bite to eat or a drink or both, these bars in Bar Harbor are here to provide that, along with good vibes of course. This island off of Maine has so much going for it with outdoor adventures and or simply strolling through the town, and that makes these bars a nice place to unwind with your friends/family!