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Wings & Beer
New England Road Trip

The best spots for crispy wings and cold craft beer across Maine, Boston & New Hampshire

Summer 2027 Trip Planner
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Kennebunkport, ME

Charming harbour town β€” brewpubs with serious local craft beer

Alisson's Restaurant
11 Dock Square, Kennebunkport, ME • (207) 967-4841
Wings 26 Craft Beers on Tap

A Kennebunkport landmark since 1973 β€” now in its 4th generation of family ownership. Classic pub feel right on Dock Square. Award-winning New England clam chowder, Maine lobster rolls (featured on Food Network & Travel Channel), and 26 rotating local craft beers.

★★★★★
"One of my favourite spots in Kennebunkport β€” casual, comfortable and always reliable. The wings and cold beer hit the spot after a day on the water."
β€” TripAdvisor • 12,400+ Facebook likes • 36,600+ check-ins
Batson River Brewing & Distilling
2 Storer St, Kennebunk, ME • 1 mile from Kennebunkport
Brewery + Distillery Wings & Pub Grub Rotating Taps

Dog-friendly brewery with a gorgeous covered porch and patio. Rotating small-batch Maine craft beers β€” the seasonal releases are worth timing your visit around. 5-star ratings and 35K Instagram followers.

★★★★★
"Fantastic atmosphere on the porch β€” the rotating taps mean there's always something new to try. Great wings to go alongside the beer. A must-stop when you're in the Kennebunks."
β€” Yelp reviewer • 35K Instagram followers
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Ogunquit, ME

Beautiful beach town β€” voted Maine's hottest restaurant destination

Food For Thought
1400 US Route One, Cape Neddick, ME • (207) 606-0050
Jerk Chicken Wings Rare Craft Beer Seasonal

Voted Hottest Restaurant in Maine by Eater β€” a dog-friendly outdoor gastro-pub and beer garden just outside Ogunquit village. Creative, fresh food for all ages with rare and hard-to-find craft beers, local wines and hand-crafted cocktails. 92% recommendation rate from 500+ Facebook reviews.

Praised for their jerk chicken wings and naked wings β€” both fresh and beautifully seasoned. Rare and rotating craft beer selection on tap. Nashville hot chicken, bang bang shrimp and Ogunquit fries are also crowd favourites.

★★★★★
"Food For Thought is THE place!! The chicken wings are so tender β€” fresh and sublime. We make an annual trip to Ogunquit and this is always a must stop."
β€” TripAdvisor • 4.5/5 BringFido • Eater: Hottest Restaurant in Maine
Cornerstone Artisanal Pizza & Craft Beer
228 Main St, Ogunquit, ME • (207) 646-4118
Buffalo Chicken Pizza 16 Maine Taps

Right in the heart of Ogunquit village since 2012 β€” stone oven pizza paired with 16 rotating Maine craft beers on tap. Cosy fire-pit patio, scratch-made everything, and a 94% recommendation rate from 1,359 Facebook reviews.

The go-to for craft beer in Ogunquit β€” all 16 taps are Maine-brewed, carefully curated and rotating. While the star is the stone oven pizza (try the Buffalo Chicken or Lobster), it's the best beer list in town and a perfect stop before or after wings elsewhere.

★★★★★
"The selection of Maine craft beers is excellent β€” I worked through the whole list over two days. The food, drink, service and atmosphere are all A+. A perfect choice in Ogunquit."
β€” TripAdvisor • 94% recommendation rate • 1,359 Facebook reviews
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Boston, MA

Big-city craft beer scene β€” wings in historic neighbourhoods

Castle Island Brewing β€” South Boston
10 Old Colony Ave, South Boston, MA
Brewery Taproom Garlic Honey Wings 20+ Taps

Housed in a cavernous converted bus garage with a 40-foot copper bar, live music and a huge outdoor patio. A South Boston institution β€” lively, inclusive and great fun. Dogs welcome on the patio.

20+ Castle Island beers on tap including flagship Keeper IPA and Candlepin Pale Ale. Wings and bar pizza from in-house partner Bardo's β€” the garlic honey wings are the crowd favourite.

★★★★★
"The garlic honey wings were incredible β€” crispy, sticky, perfectly sauced. Paired with a Keeper IPA on the sunny patio? Perfect Boston afternoon."
β€” BeerAdvocate reviewer • 26K Instagram followers
Monument Restaurant & Tavern
Charlestown, Boston, MA • near Bunker Hill Monument
Wood-Fired Wings Rotating Craft Taps

A beloved Charlestown neighbourhood tavern steps from Bunker Hill. Exposed brick, a crackling wood-fire, creative comfort food and a great rotating craft beer list. Time Out Boston gives it 4 out of 5 stars.

Famous for their wood-fired rosemary & lemon chicken wings β€” slow-roasted then finished in a wood oven. Braised short rib, brick-oven pizza and rotating New England craft taps complete the picture.

★★★★☆
"The wood-fire rosemary chicken wings were absolutely delicious β€” fresh, perfectly prepared and unlike anything I've had at a pub before. Great craft beer list too."
β€” TripAdvisor reviewer • Time Out Boston: 4/5 stars
Sunset Bar & Grille
Multiple locations • Boston, MA
Classic Wings 113 Taps • 380 Bottles

Home to the largest beer selection in Boston β€” 113 taps and 380 bottle/can options. Casual, unpretentious and perfect for spending a whole afternoon exploring. The go-to stop for any serious beer lover visiting the city.

Classic wings and pub grub to anchor the experience. The real draw is the beer list β€” this is where you go to try craft beers from across New England and beyond.

★★★★☆
"113 taps and they still manage to keep quality high. Not trying too hard β€” just a great bar with an incredible selection and solid wings. My go-to stop for visiting beer-lover friends."
β€” Yelp reviewer • Boston's largest beer selection
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Boothbay Harbor, ME

Scenic fishing village β€” craft beer with a farm-to-table twist

Boothbay Craft Brewery & Taphouse
301 Adams Pond Rd, Boothbay, ME • (207) 633-3411
Wings β€” "Best EVER!!" Brewery Rotating Taps

A one-of-a-kind experience β€” cosy Old English tavern pub with a summer beer garden, bocce, cornhole and ring toss outside. Their motto is "farm-to-table" and they mean it: flaming skillet dishes, wood-fired pizzas and locally sourced ingredients. 4.5 stars from 542 reviews. Open Wed–Sun from 3pm.

Multiple reviewers have called these the "Best wings EVER!!" β€” and the small-batch craft beers brewed on-site back them up beautifully. IPAs are a particular standout. Wood-fired pizza is also a must.

★★★★☆
"Best wings EVER!! Amazing craft beer with incredible attention to detail. Cool brewery atmosphere, dog-friendly patio, great staff. A perfect relaxing spot β€” we didn't want to leave."
β€” Birdeye reviewer • 4.5 stars • 542 reviews
The Thistle Inn
55 Oak St, Boothbay Harbor, ME
Pub Grub Craft Beer

One of Boothbay Harbor's most atmospheric spots β€” a classic inn pub with an Old English feel and a lovely shaded summer terrace. Open year-round, which makes it especially handy for an early or late-season visit when other spots may be closed.

Solid pub menu with wings and bar bites, paired with a good local craft beer selection. A cosy retreat after a day on the water β€” the fireplace inside is a bonus on cooler evenings.

★★★★☆
"Some of the finest food in the Boothbay area β€” the pub is wonderfully cosy and the terrace is lovely in summer. Great local beer on tap and a warm, welcoming atmosphere."
β€” TripAdvisor reviewer • Year-round spot
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Camden, ME

Mountains meet the sea β€” harbour views with your pint

Sea Dog Brewing Company
1 Main St, Camden, ME • (207) 230-1306
Wings β€” 6 Sauces Brewery Waterfront Views

Right on Camden Harbour β€” spectacular waterfront views from the top patio. Founded in Camden in 1993, Sea Dog is one of Maine's most beloved craft breweries. Lively atmosphere, free live music on weekends and legendary Happy Hour with $3 pints and $5 wings. Open daily 11am–9pm.

Wild Blueberry BBQ Wombat Habanero Chili Crisp & Honey Hickory Smoked BBQ Hot Buffalo Honey Mustard
★★★★☆
"The habanero wings were cooked perfectly with just the right amount of kick! The blood orange wheat ale was perfectly refreshing on a warm summer day. The harbour view from the top patio is spectacular."
β€” TripAdvisor • 358+ reviews • Founded in Camden, 1993
Cuzzy's
1 Union St, Camden, ME
Pub Grub Full Bar

A Camden institution steps from the harbour β€” three floors of bar fun with a renovated back porch, an upstairs bar with jukebox, pool tables and ping-pong, and a ground-floor dining room. Unpretentious, lively and beloved by locals and visitors alike.

Classic pub menu with wings, sandwiches and brick oven pizza. A full bar with good local beer options. The kind of place you end up staying much longer than planned β€” especially when there's live sport on.

★★★★☆
"Classic Camden pub β€” great atmosphere, pool tables upstairs, friendly staff. The wings and cold beer are exactly what you want after a day hiking the hills. A real local gem."
β€” TripAdvisor reviewer • Camden institution
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Bar Harbor, ME

Gateway to Acadia β€” Maine craft beer at its finest

Bar Harbor Beer Works
119 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME • (207) 288-2886
Wings β€” 6 House Sauces 32 Maine Taps Open May–Oct

Top pick in Bar Harbor for wings + craft beer. Prime spot on Main Street with great outdoor seating. Casual, family-friendly and buzzing all summer. They even have lobster on tap!

Blueberry Habanero Stout BBQ Sweet Thai Chili Real Ale Honey Mustard Hot Buffalo Scorned Woman
★★★★☆
"The wing sauces were amazing β€” we tried the Blueberry Habanero and Stout BBQ, both outstanding. Waffle fries with beer cheese were incredible too. Great patio spot."
β€” TripAdvisor • 4,156 Facebook likes • 23,600+ check-ins
Atlantic Brewing Company
15 Knox Rd, Bar Harbor, ME • (207) 288-2337
Brewery + Free Tours Duck & Chicken Wings Open May–Oct

Brewing since 1990 β€” one of Maine's oldest craft breweries, set on a beautiful 19th-century farmstead outside town. Free tours daily at 2, 3 & 4pm (about 35 mins including tasting). A true Bar Harbor institution.

Famous Maine blueberry ale and rotating seasonals brewed on-site. Duck wings and charcuterie boards pair brilliantly after a day in Acadia. Also visit Atlantic Brewing Midtown (52 Cottage St) for rare small-batch pilot beers.

★★★★★
"Great blueberry beer and wings! Beautiful setting on the old farmstead β€” we did the tour then stayed for hours. Spacious with some damn good beer and a lovely breeze."
β€” TripAdvisor • 9,882 Facebook likes • 15,400+ check-ins
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Portsmouth, NH

Historic seaport β€” an outstanding craft beer scene for a small city

Thirsty Moose Taphouse
21 Congress St, Portsmouth, NH • (603) 427-8645
Hickory Smoked Wings 100+ Taps

A Portsmouth institution β€” exposed brick, loads of TVs for sport, and over 100 beers on tap. One of the best taphouses in New England. 4.4 stars from 2,200+ reviews β€” open daily 11:30am.

Wings are hickory wood-smoked then flash-fried to crispy perfection. Choose grilled or sauced β€” Korean BBQ, buffalo and California-style. Ask for two sampler trays and work through the 100+ tap list.

★★★★★
"The smoked wings were so good and crispy β€” best I've had in NH. Korean BBQ sauce was outstanding. I counted 116 beers on tap and got two sampler trays. Absolute heaven for a beer lover."
β€” BeerAdvocate reviewer • 4.4 stars • 2,200+ reviews
Earth Eagle Tavern
175 High St, Portsmouth, NH • (603) 502-5288
Brewpub Pub Grub Unique Gruit Ales

A hidden gem in historic downtown Portsmouth β€” rustic old-workshop vibe, a beautiful beer garden with a stunning mural, and the most unusual beers you'll find anywhere. 4.7 stars from 1,085 reviews.

Specialises in gruit ales β€” ancient-style beers brewed with lemon verbena, ginger & herbs instead of hops. A genuine one-of-a-kind experience. Full bar and pub food. Open Thu–Sun from noon.

★★★★★
"An off-the-beaten-path gem β€” great and friendly staff, incredible variety of beers, not just IPAs. The beer garden is gorgeous. We didn't want to leave. Absolutely recommend."
β€” TripAdvisor reviewer • 4.7 stars • 1,085 reviews
Liars Bench Beer Co.
459 Islington St, Portsmouth, NH
Local Brewery Small-Batch Craft

One of Portsmouth's most beloved local breweries β€” relaxed, creative and firmly rooted in the community. Consistently top-rated on Yelp for craft beer on the NH Seacoast. The kind of place you go in for one and stay for four.

Rotating creative small-batch ales and IPAs brewed in-house. Great pub snacks to match. Follow their social pages for tap release announcements β€” each new batch goes fast.

★★★★★
"Best local brewery in Portsmouth β€” the beers are creative and well-made, the atmosphere is laid-back and friendly. Every single batch they release is worth trying."
β€” Yelp reviewer • Top-rated Portsmouth brewery