15 Best Irish Pubs and Bars in Maine to Grab a Pint and Keep St. Patrick’s Day Going Anytime

You know, just because St. Patrick's Day is only once a year doesn't mean you can't enjoy a drink and a good time out the other 364 days.

Who knew, right?

Time to keep the good Celtic vibes going and check out some of the best Irish pubs and bars in Maine.

Irish Pubs and Bars in Maine

There are a variety of Irish pubs and bars across the Pine Tree State each with their own lively atmosphere and most likely a rich pint of Guinness waiting for you.

While these spots are incredible to visit on St. Patrick's Day, they are just as great to stop in whether it's a few days after the Irish holiday, on a warm summer day, or when you're looking for a brew on a crisp fall evening.

Surprisingly, a good majority of the Irish pubs and bars in Maine came around in the 2000s and 2010s, while one of the most recent openings came in 2022 with the Dunn Bar in Biddeford.

You've also got places like Ri Ra in Portland and Mulligan's in Biddeford that have been around for nearly 30 years, having first opened in the '90s.

Then there's one of the oldest of these establishments, Geaghan's Pub and Craft Brewery in Bangor, which, according to its website, opened its doors in 1975.

Whichever one you visit, just know these Irish pubs capture the heart and soul of the Emerald Isle, mixed with a bit of Maine charm.

Keep scrolling to see 15 of the best Irish pubs and bars in Maine (and which ones you might visit next.)

Are There a Lot of Irish in Maine?

You might be surprised to know that, according to U.S. News & World Report per information from the U.S. Census Bureau, Maine is in the top five most Irish states in the country.

New Hampshire takes the top spot followed closely by Massachusetts.

The World Population Review, which has a similar ranking of the most Irish states, notes that the Irish population in Maine is about 15.52 percent or about 224,524 people.

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Whether you're Irish or not, there are a bunch of pubs and bars from Bangor to Portland and beyond where you can enjoy the St. Patrick's Day spirit throughout the year.

Raise a glass to that.