Posted in Maine Dining February 02, 2022 by Michelle

This Small Town Maine Pub Has Some Of The Best Food In The Northeast

There’s a lot to love about Maine. Of course there’s tons of great nature and views, but we can’t be expected to take a hike every time we’ve got a spare weekend. Some days are reserved for exploring our other favorite thing in Maine. The food! If you love small towns and appreciate the food here, you’ll want to plan a visit to this spot, which might just have the best pub food in Maine.

The town of Hallowell in Kennebec County is one of the quaintest small towns in the state. It sits right on the Kennebec River and offers lots of shopping, dining, and entertainment all packed into a picture-perfect community near Augusta.

For a small town there's a surprising amount of restaurants, but our favorite doubles as a pub.

The Liberal Cup is located right in the center of downtown on Water Street.

The Liberal Cup is great for drinks, but it's also one of our favorite spots for a local, hearty meal.

They've got all the things you'd expect at a pub, including wings, fries, and nachos.

But they take things a step further with hearty entrees that include healthy salads and loaded burgers.

We love that they also serve plenty of Maine-centric food like mussels and other seafood, too!

The Liberal Cup has great food, great drinks, and offers one of the coziest atmospheres in the state.

The Liberal Cup is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can learn more about the pub by visiting their website or following them on Facebook. They can be reached on 207-623-2739.

The Liberal Cup might have some of our favorite pub food, but our favorite story comes from a spot in Freeport. The oldest bar in Maine has a fascinating history!

Address: The Liberal Cup, 115 Water St #1, Hallowell, ME 04347, USA