The Liberal Cup

115 Water St #1, Hallowell
(207) 623-2739

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Customers' Favorites

Chowder Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes
Fish and Chips the Full Monty
Side of Hand Cut Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
The Liberal Burger
Chicken Salad Wrap
Bangers and Smash
Drunken Pot Roast
The Brewer's Cut
Beer Cheese Soup

Menu

To Start
Pot Stickers
Pork stuffed dumplings. Served with a sweet Thai chili sauce.
Side of Hand Cut Fries
The Right Wings
Wings done right.
Beer-Battered Tenders
Fried Calamari
Marinated and dusted in seasoned flour. Served with lemon dill aioli.
The Mills Mussels
It's mussels sauteed in butter, garlic, onions, white wine, cream, and a touch of dijon. Served with a side of french bread for sopping up every delicious drop.
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Chunks of artichoke hearts and spinach baked in parmesan and cream cheese with homemade tortilla chips.
Sweet Potato Fries

On the Lighter Side
Bob Cobb Salad
Mesclun greens topped with avocado (when available), applewood smoked bacon, tomato, bleu cheese crumbles, diced egg, and grilled chilled chicken.
Baked French Onion Soup Crock
Chowder
House Salad
Mesclun greens with mushrooms, tomatoes, cucumbers, and homemade croutons.
My Big Fat Greek Salad
Spinach tossed with kalamata olives, feta cheese, red onion, roasted pine nuts, tomatoes, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Caesar Salad
It the classic and fit for an emperor.
Chicken Salad
You'll love our version. Fresh chicken mixed with walnuts, cilantro, onions, and mango chutney. Served on a house salad.

I‘m Really Hungry
Drunken Pot Roast
Grandma would be proud. Slow roasted in our own brew. Served with garlic mashed potatoes, veggies, and gravy.
Home Style Turkey Dinner
Give thanks every day. Fresh roasted turkey, traditional stuffing, and all the trimmings.
Bangers and Smash
Authentic British sausage smothered with gravy. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables.
Fish and Chips the Full Monty
Our classic. Haddock golden-fried. Served with hand-cut fries and slaw.
Haddock Napoleon
Haddock Napoleon beer-battered haddock layered with garlic smashed potatoes, applewood smoked bacon, and spinach topped with mornay cheese.

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Recent Reviews

The Liberal Cup is a lively spot in Hallowell known for good pub food and a bustling atmosphere. The live music brings great energy, but it can get much too loud for a relaxing meal if you prefer quieter settings. The food was tasty, but service left a bit to be desired, it was just okay and not as attentive as I would have liked. If you’re looking for a happening place with music and energetic vibes, this is worth a try, but be prepared for the volume.
October 2025
The turkey dinner is my favorite, but when I had it recently the mashed potatoes had far too much garlic in them to the point of over powering the other food on the plate. Please use less garlic. Thanks!
October 2025
The interior is dark wood throughout, with several different rooms and an outdoor area. We sat in a room with high backed wooden booths, which was separated from the bar, and so was probably a little quieter than the other area. We got soup and tacos which were both excellent. Salmon in the soup and fish in the tacos was very flavorful. Waitstaff were super nice, had lost of tattoos and were interesting looking people.
September 2025

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The Liberal Cup

115 Water St #1, Hallowell, ME 04347
(207) 623-2739