If your ideal Maine getaway includes live music or a relaxing evening with craft beer tasting, then Grey Havens Inn has you covered. Midcoast Maine is home to 100s of breweries and we love visiting them all for tasting and supporting local businesses. Luckily, many great breweries are nearby in the MidCoast, very close to Grey Havens Inn. Read on to discover our favorite breweries and bars near our inn in the Brunswick-Bath-Georgetown Maine area. Afterward, you can find more ways to make the most of your vacation on our Things to Do in Maine page. There, you’ll find local recommendations on wineries, spas, restaurants, and more, so you can spend less time planning and more time having fun.
Great Breweries & Bars in the Georgetown-Bath-Brunswick, Maine Area
1. The Bar at BLUE
With craft cocktails, an award-winning wine list, and oceanfront vistas, there isn’t a better place to unwind than at the Bar at BLUE. After relaxing at the bar, enjoy all your favorite Maine-inspired dishes at BLUE Restaurant by Grey Havens Inn. Using only the best local ingredients, like fresh-caught fish and Maine lobster, Chef Crosby will delight you with his clever take on North Atlantic cuisine! Classic seafood chowder, local mussels, fresh fish, salads, and artisan desserts are a few of our most requested dishes. Our bar and restaurant are only 15 minutes from Bath, Maine.
2. The Osprey Restaurant
Located at the Derecktor Robinhood Marina at the end of Robinhood Road, the Osprey Restaurant is a great place to grab a drink and take in the harbor view. The Osprey’s menu features fresh Georgetown seafood, locally farmed and foraged ingredients, classic coastal pub fare, and a wood-fired pizza oven.
3. The Robinhood Free Meetinghouse
For live, local music and great food, head over to the historic Robinhood Free Meetinghouse located in Georgetown on Robinhood Road. An anchor of the Georgetown community, in the summer, music events are held outdoors at their Merry Acre, festival-style, and in the winter, music can be heard in the second-story performance space which offers excellent acoustics in the Meetinghouse’s intact sanctuary space. Maine craft beers on tap and in the bottle and creative cuisine are available. Learn about upcoming events and opening hours on their website.
4. Bath Brewing Company
At Bath Brewing Company, you’ll find a traditional, cozy pub atmosphere with light snacks and pub grub on the first floor, along with a full-service restaurant menu and lounge on the second floor. The brewery is open seven days a week! If you’re curious about what’s on tap, give them a call at (207) 560-3389.
5. Trinken Brewing
Brewing traditional German-style beers and popular domestic styles, Trinken has a great outdoor biergarten at which you can enjoy their pours as well as an open indoor space. Pub-style food is available from Morse’s Coastal Kitchen truck.
6. Byrne’s Irish Pub
Irish pub food and beer are what you expect, and what you get at Byrne’s Irish Pub in Bath (they’ve also got a Brunswick location).
7. J.R. Maxwell & Co.
J.R. Maxwell & Co. is a favorite bar and restaurant for locals and visitors alike. If you are looking for fresh seafood, craft beer, pool tables, and large-screen televisions to watch the game, then Maxwell’s is your place. On the first floor, you’ll find a traditional pub. On the second floor, you can enjoy local seafood like scallops, haddock, clams, and Maine Lobster. Surf and turf options are also available!
8. Flight Deck Brewing
Housed in the former small arms firing range at the redeveloped Brunswichk Naval Air Station, Flight Deck Brewing has been named best tasting room/taproom in Maine by Down East Magazine three times. A variety of styles are available and handmade pizzas and other treats are available.
9. Bath Ale Works
Located just a bit up the road in Wiscasset, Bath Ale Works is the child of a former NASA employee and his son. They’re brewing in a variety of popular styles.
10. Moderation Brewing
Reviving the small neighborhood brewery concept, Moderation Brewing delivers locally made and sourced craft brews in a variety of styles.
11. Black Pug Brewing
Fun but serious about beer, Black Pug Brewing serves up IPAs sours, and unique blends at their cute little space.
12. Montsweag Farm Restaurant
Are you looking for live music in Bath? If so, then you need to make a trip to Montsweag Farm Restaurant. Inside, you’ll find the Roadhouse Pub where live entertainment is available Tuesday through Saturday. Take a look at their calendar to see what’s coming up. Montsweag also has an impressive farm-to-table restaurant, so indulge accordingly. The brick chicken and grilled steak are highly recommended.
When you are ready to plan your trip to these local bars and breweries, take a look at our vacation specials and book your stay. We can’t wait to host you at Grey Havens Inn!
