10 Maine Bars: Where Board Games Are Always on Hand
Unlock Childhood Memories with Board Game Bars
SOUTHERN MAINE
Another Round, located on Congress Street in Portland, opened in June and offers over 200 board games of every genre. From nostalgic favorites like Monopoly and Scrabble to lesser-known titles like Exploding Kittens and Squid Game, there's something for everyone. It costs per person for an hour of play, and you can enjoy coffee drinks, local beers, cocktails, and snacks like Portland's HiFi Donuts.
Amigo's Mexican Restaurant on Dana Street in Portland offers free board games every Monday. Come in for a margarita and chips and test your skills at games like Sorry, Battleship, and Trivial Pursuit.
MIDCOAST
Ada's Kitchen on Main Street in Rockland is a great place to wait for your meal or enjoy a drink. Head to the back corner lounge, which is dimly lit with a large bookshelf filled with boxes, chairs, and a table. Challenge your friends and family to various classic board games here.
Social Goose on Main Street in Brunswick offers game night almost every night of the week. On Tuesdays, it's cribbage, and on Wednesdays, it's bingo. There are also a variety of other board games available all the time.
CENTRAL MAINE
Quarry Tap Room on Water Street in Hallowell is a "modern-day saloon" with rustic and rugged features. Enjoy classic pub fare while challenging your bar mate to a game of cribbage any night of the week.
The Liberal Cup on Water Street in Hallowell offers patrons cribbage and welcomes them to bring in their own games to play or share. It's a great place to relax and have some fun.
The Gin Mill on Water Street in Augusta not only has live music and drink specials but also has a Monopoly game with all your favorite Augusta stops, including the Gin Mill. In addition to Monopoly, it offers many other classics upon request.