Even though things usually shut down on holidays, you do have options for food & beverage here in the Bangor area!

If the mood strikes you to head out and have a drink, or a meal with friends and family, it can be a little confusing to figure out who is open and who isn't. Most places will either be closed, or have abbreviated hours, but if you need to get out of the house to spread a little Christmas cheer, we have some answers for you.

Let's face it, sometimes by the time you have spent several hours trapped indoors, you just need to get out and have a cold one, or a bite to eat.

If you are specifically looking for a meal, it is probably a good idea to call ahead, and make a reservation, or check on the crowd size. Since there are fewer businesses open on the 24th & 25th, the places that are open will more than likely see additional foot traffic.

Check out the list, and have a very Happy Holiday!

Christmas Eve:

Bagel Central–6:00am-4:00pm

Carolina's Sports & Spirits-3:00pm-1:00am

Claddagh Irish Pub-6:00am-10:00am/5:00pm-9:00pm

Coach House Restaurant– 5:30am-3:00pm

Dorr Seafood–10:00am-6:00pm

Dysart’s Hermon– 5:00am-2:00pm

Dysart’s Broadway–7:00am-5:00pm

Geaghan’s–11:00am-2:00pm

Godfrey’s Grille–6:00am-11:00am

Governor’s Bangor&Old Town–6:30am-4:00pm

Ground Round–11:00am-6:00pm

99 Hops House–11:30am-10:00pm

Mason’s Brewing Company–11:00am-6:00pm

Moe’s Original BBQ–11:00am-5:00pm

Oriental Jade Restaurant & Bar–11:00am-9:00pm

Seasons Grille & Lounge–11:00am-7:00pm

The Lucerne Inn–4:00pm-9:00pm

The Sea Dog–11:30am-3:00pm

Timber-11:00am-11:00pm

Pete & Larry’s–4:00pm-8:00pm

Christmas Day:

Carolina's Sports & Spirits-5:00pm-1:00am

Claddagh Irish Pub–6:00am-10:00am/5:00pm-9:00pm

Godfrey’s Grille-6:00am-11:00am

99 Hops House–5:00pm-10:00pm

Nocturnem Draft Haus–5:00pm-11:00pm

Oriental Jade Restaurant & Bar–12:00pm-11:00pm

Timber-1:00pm-8:00pm

Pete & Larry’s–4:00pm-8:00pm

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