The best bars & nightlife in Belfast

4 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Maineport Brewing Company keeps the taps lively with seven house brews like Angler Fish IPA, Patty Mahoney Blonde Ale, and Odonata Mexican…

34 E Main St (Searsport)

“Maineport Brewing Company keeps the taps lively with seven house brews like Angler Fish IPA, Patty Mahoney Blonde Ale, and Odonata Mexican Lager, plus wine and hard seltzers for your non-beer friends. Expect rotating food trucks and stainless steel growlers to take your favorite home.”

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Open to the public, native Peruvian chef Marymarcel Densmore crafts a seasonal June through October menu at The Restaurant & Bar at The…

63 High St (Camden)

“Open to the public, native Peruvian chef Marymarcel Densmore crafts a seasonal June through October menu at The Restaurant & Bar at The Norumbega. Pair it with Steel Kilgore's cocktail lineup and pop-up nights with some of Maine's best chefs, all inside a Travel + Leisure Best Hotel in the World.”

From the Camden newsletter, October 12, 2026

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Pulling Corks Wine Bar & Shop pours a thoughtful lineup of dynamic wines, plus beer and cider, with snacky goodness like cheese,…

31 Pendleton St

“Pulling Corks Wine Bar & Shop pours a thoughtful lineup of dynamic wines, plus beer and cider, with snacky goodness like cheese, charcuterie, popcorn and olives... and a rotating, wine-friendly supper when you want more than nibbles. Grab a bottle to go from their shop and keep the vibe going at home.”

From the Bucksport newsletter, October 16, 2026

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Front Street Pub is the Belfast staple you hit when you want Maine-raised beef, Penobscot Bay lobster and haddock, and pints of Maine beer…

37 Front St

“Front Street Pub is the Belfast staple you hit when you want Maine-raised beef, Penobscot Bay lobster and haddock, and pints of Maine beer without the fuss. Add house-infused spirits, a dog-friendly patio, a game room, and weekend entertainment… basically your weeknight solved.”

From the Belfast newsletter, October 18, 2026

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