The Great Lost Bear has been pouring pints on Forest Ave for 46 years, building its identity around one of the largest rotating craft beer selections in Maine. Taps mix local favorites with rare finds from further afield, giving regulars a reason to keep coming back for whatever's new in rotation.
The kitchen sticks to hearty pub classics, with burgers and sandwiches earning a steady following among regulars. The menu is built to pair with what's on tap rather than steal the spotlight from it.
Beyond the bar and kitchen, the place stays active with tap takeovers, live music, and themed nights. It's known locally as a welcoming, come-as-you-are spot with attentive service — the kind of neighborhood pub that gets recommended by word of mouth as much as anything else.
The kitchen sticks to hearty pub classics, with burgers and sandwiches earning a steady following among regulars. The menu is built to pair with what's on tap rather than steal the spotlight from it.
Beyond the bar and kitchen, the place stays active with tap takeovers, live music, and themed nights. It's known locally as a welcoming, come-as-you-are spot with attentive service — the kind of neighborhood pub that gets recommended by word of mouth as much as anything else.