Established in 1990, Atlantic Brewing Company is a family-owned brewery nestled in Bar Harbor, Maine, near Acadia National Park. The estate brewery, set on a 19th-century farmstead, features native vegetation and local stonework. Visitors can enjoy a variety of beers, including the award-winning Thunder Hole Ale and Cadillac Mountain Stout, in the tasting room. The grounds also host Mainely Meat BBQ, offering a selection of barbecue dishes. In 2017, the Midtown Brewery opened downtown, focusing on pilot and specialty batches.

Atlantic Brewing Midtown is a modern brewery and taproom focusing on pilot and specialty batches. The tasting room, which seats 130, is a contemporary steel building with outdoor and indoor seating. Visitors can sit at a natural wood bar with heavy-duty metal and wooden barstools or at high-top tables. The brewery offers flights, pints, and growlers of their small-batch beers, along with "brewery tapas" in a tasting room setting. They also have an attached retail store for canned beer to go along with merchandise and beer gear.

Located in the heart of downtown Bar Harbor, The Thirsty Whale Tavern has been a local favorite since 1988. Known for generous portions of fresh seafood classics like lobster rolls and chowder, the tavern also offers signature dishes such as blackened haddock and fried Atlantic shrimp. The inviting atmosphere features beautifully preserved pressed metal ceilings and warm wood accents, creating a cozy yet lively space for patrons to enjoy. Families are welcome, and the establishment is ADA compliant. Open year-round from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., it serves lunch, dinner, and late-night fare daily.