Black Bear Brewing — Restaurant in Orono

Was visiting ME for the first time from IA to brewery hop the Bangor area. Visited this location on 4/6/24. Been looking at the area for the last couple years to know their former Bangor location had closed few months before. Had high expectations for this particular location to end up disappointed... no online store, 10-12 taps while only having 2 house beers. Seems like their best days are behind them when the space has much protentional; When the fact that its in a college town, the campus only...

The best and oldest brewery around. Great staff and even better beer! Kid friendly. A great selection of beers on tap, Maine made root were and other sodas for the younger ones and now with some pub food inside. Amazing food and great specials and new chefs quarterly!. Swing in and order. You won't be disappointed! Outdoor seating during...

I encourage anyone passing through to stop in and strike up a conversation with someone at the bar, see why the locals have endearingly nicknamed the black bear brewery: orono's living room. Not to mention great scrumptious and...