Where do I start Parking if you are doing anything next door to this place the owner is gonna come confront you honestly us DoorDasher are in and out usually in less then 10 I am parked out of the way with my 4 ways on so people are not waiting behind me car thinking I am gonna move if I am waiting longer I would move my car to more suitable place you will be kicked out lol seems unreasonable considering we are gonna before you even have a real impact on your business owner need to put a gate up if she is that concerned about someone parking for 10 minutes or less again don't patronize this business the owner is very possessive of her parking lot so if you plan on going next door she will most likely be having you towed in my opinion To the owner if you want to stop people from parking in your lot buy a gate No reason why we can't park in your lot off to the side we ain't bothering anyone we there no longer then 10 min
Kaitlyn Rivera
Slow service for not only my tab but my friend’s as well. A problem occurred and was taken care of very unprofessionally. When drinks were received, they were weak. Also, open some weekends and then not, not consistent whatsoever. Customer service was trash aside from the woman stamping our hands to let us in. This is my third time being there and I haven’t been pleased once due to terrible customer service. Disgusted with this “tavern”.
Jeannie Brountas
Fast service. Nice owners who tend the bar. Plenty of parking in the back of the pub. Good Prices. The oldest tavern in Bangor and maybe in the State of Maine. Three generations (same family) have run the Business.Parking: Huge parking lot in back of the pub.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings
Janet
The Main Tavern is an iconic pub in downtown Bangor. I particularly like the chicken wings with a glass of white wine. The service is fast and the ambiance is terrific. There is plenty of parking in back of the pub so you do not have to search for a parking space. There is a parking lot entrance on Main Street right beside the lit Hopeful Sign.
This pub is the oldest family run business in Bangor. The Main Tavern maybe the oldest continuously run pub in the State of Maine. The patrons and owners are some of the nicest people I have ever met. This is a "must do" stop on your way to Bar Harbor and to the coast.
I am not much of a drinker but I like the people and the atmosphere. I definitely will be back soon. Thanks Debbie and Peter for always making us feel welcome. We appreciate you. Support downtown Bangor and family run businesses!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings
Miss.[Go0n3R.]
Beautiful little bar. Great staff and great prices. Pool tables and karaoke!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Casie Frederick
My twin brother and I decided to celebrate our 30th birthday here a couple days ago. We were pretty last minute and not super organized with a plan. We essentially showed up with a bunch of people- but weren’t expecting anything other than a some music and a place to all hangout. That being said- the staff here absolutely BLEW us away with what they took the time to whip up for us. They went so out of their way to make sure we were so well taken care of. I had so many comments and compliments about our chosen location. I truly couldn’t have asked for better service. We’ve been doing this bday celebration for a couple of years now in Bangor and have never been better accommodated for. Thank you so much for the best night ever!!!! It was a BLAST!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Parking: Very convenient
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings
Maritza O.
This has probably been my worst experience ever at a bar. after being confronted about being "drunk" (two beers there). Being told by Deb the owner that I shouldn't be driving. I decided to call my friend who had agreed to come pick me and my other friends up. after going to an isolated part of the bar I tried talking to my friend who agreed to come get me. Deb states she would pay for an uber to take me home and pay for it. in which I said my friend was on her way to pick me up and bring my friends home. Deb then called me unsolicited names amongst putting her hand's on me. I was never disrespectful or called her any names. I told her she did not have a right to put her hands on me in which she did not respect.
Mandy Brook
Fantastic food, service is impeccable. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lacey Willett
My friends and I have gone to the Tavern for years, because we loved the owners and the karaoke. Debbie and Peter have always been kind to us and we have never had any issues...Until Friday. I haven't been to the Tavern in 3 years, due to a busy work schedule. I overheard Debbie ask the DJ what my name was, which surprise me, since she knows me and my group of friends. Five minutes later, i see Peter heading toward my table and he tells me "so we are a hole in the wall who serves cheap drinks huh? Well you can get out" I tried to figure out what he was referencing, and he said he read my review. THIS is the first review I have EVER written. I then spoke with Debbie, who would not listen to anything i was saying. I tried to reason with her and ask her to show me the review. I insisted that she had the wrong person. I literally prayed for her son while he was overseas. SHE HAD THE WRONG PERSON. But unfortunately, she would not have a conversation with me. I respectfully left, as I could see that they were not interested in showing me the review. I emailed the FB page and they still haven't responded, so now im writing a review, in hopes that they will see that they blamed the wrong person. Im a person of integrity and i pride myself on how i treat others. I will still have respect for Deb and Peter, and ill hold out hope that they recognize their mischaracterization, so we can put this behind us...Afterall, their building has the beautiful word HOPEFUL on it :)
I will maintain my composure, integrity and kindness...and I pray they will do the same...when they recognize their mistake.
Had An amazing time dancing and drinking to Karaoke! Owners were amazing! Staff fantastic. Such a great night! Thanks Peter and Deb! We will be
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
brei r.
Garbage place, garbage drinks, garbage owner. Stay away from this terrible place! If you like watered down liquor and a nasty Karen owner then it's the joint for you!
Ben Woodbrey
Probably one of the worst places you could go to down town. The owner is one of the nastiest mean people I have ever interacted with in my life. The drinks are disgusting. The service is terrible and there's absolutely no where to park. Never again will I be back.
Kiaraxx0
Terrible service. No parking. Watered down drinks. Rude staff. You name it, this place takes the cherry for down town Bangor slum.
Garrett Barnett
Absolutely terrible service after friends ordered drinks was told we had to order more drinks because there’s no loitering 5 mins after first drinks were ordered. Put a dollar in to the change machine to play pool no change was dispensed and when asked for coins was told “too bad”. Will not be returning. Awful experience.
Where do I start Parking if you are doing anything next door to this place the owner is gonna come confront you honestly us DoorDasher are in and out usually in less then 10 I am parked out of the way with my 4 ways on so people are not waiting behind me car thinking I am gonna move if I am waiting longer I would move my car to more suitable place you will be kicked out lol seems unreasonable considering we are gonna before you even have a real impact on your business owner need to put a gate up if she is that concerned about someone parking for 10 minutes or less again don't patronize this business the owner is very possessive of her parking lot so if you plan on going next door she will most likely be having you towed in my opinion To the owner if you want to stop people from parking in your lot buy a gate No reason why we can't park in your lot off to the side we ain't bothering anyone we there no longer then 10 min
Slow service for not only my tab but my friend’s as well. A problem occurred and was taken care of very unprofessionally. When drinks were received, they were weak. Also, open some weekends and then not, not consistent whatsoever. Customer service was trash aside from the woman stamping our hands to let us in. This is my third time being there and I haven’t been pleased once due to terrible customer service. Disgusted with this “tavern”.
Fast service. Nice owners who tend the bar. Plenty of parking in the back of the pub. Good Prices. The oldest tavern in Bangor and maybe in the State of Maine. Three generations (same family) have run the Business.Parking: Huge parking lot in back of the pub.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings
The Main Tavern is an iconic pub in downtown Bangor. I particularly like the chicken wings with a glass of white wine. The service is fast and the ambiance is terrific. There is plenty of parking in back of the pub so you do not have to search for a parking space. There is a parking lot entrance on Main Street right beside the lit Hopeful Sign. This pub is the oldest family run business in Bangor. The Main Tavern maybe the oldest continuously run pub in the State of Maine. The patrons and owners are some of the nicest people I have ever met. This is a "must do" stop on your way to Bar Harbor and to the coast. I am not much of a drinker but I like the people and the atmosphere. I definitely will be back soon. Thanks Debbie and Peter for always making us feel welcome. We appreciate you. Support downtown Bangor and family run businesses!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings
Beautiful little bar. Great staff and great prices. Pool tables and karaoke!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
My twin brother and I decided to celebrate our 30th birthday here a couple days ago. We were pretty last minute and not super organized with a plan. We essentially showed up with a bunch of people- but weren’t expecting anything other than a some music and a place to all hangout. That being said- the staff here absolutely BLEW us away with what they took the time to whip up for us. They went so out of their way to make sure we were so well taken care of. I had so many comments and compliments about our chosen location. I truly couldn’t have asked for better service. We’ve been doing this bday celebration for a couple of years now in Bangor and have never been better accommodated for. Thank you so much for the best night ever!!!! It was a BLAST!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Parking: Very convenient
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings
This has probably been my worst experience ever at a bar. after being confronted about being "drunk" (two beers there). Being told by Deb the owner that I shouldn't be driving. I decided to call my friend who had agreed to come pick me and my other friends up. after going to an isolated part of the bar I tried talking to my friend who agreed to come get me. Deb states she would pay for an uber to take me home and pay for it. in which I said my friend was on her way to pick me up and bring my friends home. Deb then called me unsolicited names amongst putting her hand's on me. I was never disrespectful or called her any names. I told her she did not have a right to put her hands on me in which she did not respect.
Fantastic food, service is impeccable. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My friends and I have gone to the Tavern for years, because we loved the owners and the karaoke. Debbie and Peter have always been kind to us and we have never had any issues...Until Friday. I haven't been to the Tavern in 3 years, due to a busy work schedule. I overheard Debbie ask the DJ what my name was, which surprise me, since she knows me and my group of friends. Five minutes later, i see Peter heading toward my table and he tells me "so we are a hole in the wall who serves cheap drinks huh? Well you can get out" I tried to figure out what he was referencing, and he said he read my review. THIS is the first review I have EVER written. I then spoke with Debbie, who would not listen to anything i was saying. I tried to reason with her and ask her to show me the review. I insisted that she had the wrong person. I literally prayed for her son while he was overseas. SHE HAD THE WRONG PERSON. But unfortunately, she would not have a conversation with me. I respectfully left, as I could see that they were not interested in showing me the review. I emailed the FB page and they still haven't responded, so now im writing a review, in hopes that they will see that they blamed the wrong person. Im a person of integrity and i pride myself on how i treat others. I will still have respect for Deb and Peter, and ill hold out hope that they recognize their mischaracterization, so we can put this behind us...Afterall, their building has the beautiful word HOPEFUL on it :) I will maintain my composure, integrity and kindness...and I pray they will do the same...when they recognize their mistake.
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Had An amazing time dancing and drinking to Karaoke! Owners were amazing! Staff fantastic. Such a great night! Thanks Peter and Deb! We will be
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Garbage place, garbage drinks, garbage owner. Stay away from this terrible place! If you like watered down liquor and a nasty Karen owner then it's the joint for you!
Probably one of the worst places you could go to down town. The owner is one of the nastiest mean people I have ever interacted with in my life. The drinks are disgusting. The service is terrible and there's absolutely no where to park. Never again will I be back.
Terrible service. No parking. Watered down drinks. Rude staff. You name it, this place takes the cherry for down town Bangor slum.
Absolutely terrible service after friends ordered drinks was told we had to order more drinks because there’s no loitering 5 mins after first drinks were ordered. Put a dollar in to the change machine to play pool no change was dispensed and when asked for coins was told “too bad”. Will not be returning. Awful experience.