Bar Harbor, Maine, is one of those places that grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. I’ve been visiting Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park for years, but in the summer of 2025, I moved there for 6 months and have all the insider details…
The Complete Guide to the Best Bars in Bar Harbor, Maine
Bar Harbor is a lot of things: a gateway to Acadia, a lobster roll pilgrimage destination, and a town that somehow feels like a village, no matter how many cruise ships are anchored in the harbor. But one thing people don’t talk about enough is the drinking scene, and after spending six months living here last summer, I can tell you it’s genuinely impressive for a town this size.

