The best bars & nightlife in Bangor
14 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Sports on TV plus American pub grub & an arcade offered in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere.
11 Central
NightlifeWith everything made in-house and a menu built on local ingredients, 11 Central nails that cozy downtown vibe with seriously good plates,…
11 Central
NightlifeDiamonds Gentlemen’s Club
NightlifeWhether you're rounding up friends for a birthday or just need a break from the same ol' spots this week, Diamonds Gentlemen’s Club is…
Diamonds Gentlemen’s Club
NightlifeThe Stage Door
NightlifeAt Penobscot Theatre Company, The Stage Door serves drinks, bites, and desserts that make pre-show catch-ups and post-show debriefs the…
The Stage Door
Nightlife11 Central
Nightlife11 Central is that cozy downtown spot locals claim as our place... made-from-scratch soups, dressings, sauces, seasonal plates sourced from…
11 Central
NightlifeGeaghan's Pub & Craft Brewery
NightlifeWhether you're craving pancakes with your coffee, ribs with your pint, or just solid pub grub with an Irish twist, Geaghan's Pub & Craft…
Geaghan's Pub & Craft Brewery
NightlifeBarliman's
NightlifeBarliman's balances high-end cocktail craftsmanship with a legit kitchen, pouring classics and house creations built on premium spirits,…
Barliman's
NightlifeBuffalo Wild Wings
NightlifeChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
NightlifeIf you need a quick reset that isn’t another walk around the Penobscot, Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor has slots, table games, a…
Timber Kitchen & Bar
NightlifeWhen you need a little treat-yourself energy, Timber Kitchen & Bar turns out blistered wood-fired pizzas, stacked burgers, and shareable…
Timber Kitchen & Bar
NightlifeBogeys
NightlifeIf your crew wants more than just dinner, Bogeys blends elevated comfort food with axe throwing, Full Swing sports and golf simulators, and…
Bogeys
NightlifeNocturnem Draft Haus
NightlifeNocturnem Draft Haus keeps 20 rotating taps dialed to the best stuff from Maine and beyond, plus bottles, cans, cider, mead, liquor and…
Nocturnem Draft Haus
NightlifeMason's Brewing Company
NightlifeWhether your crew is craving a fresh IPA, a malty sipper, or a slice that actually disappears before the second pint, Mason's Brewing…
Mason's Brewing Company
NightlifePenobscot Pour House
NightlifePenobscot Pour House is the kind of neighborhood bar that keeps Bangor running on good vibes, with cold beer, unfussy cocktails, and pub…
Penobscot Pour House
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