Run of the Mill Public House & Brewery

Keeping true to its moniker, you can expect a very "Run of the Mill" experience here.  

They have an impressive list of local, craft beers, but don't expect to try many of them. Of the 20+ beers they make, only five were available on tap.  To narrow down our decision, we asked the waitress a few basic questions about the flavor profiles.  She was completely inept, responding to every question with, "Oh, it's good."  She couldn't even tell us if it was a light or dark beer.  

As for the food.... You can't go wrong with the fish 'n chips.  The haddock filet was massive and had the perfect crispy crust.  Pass on the shepherd's pie... it was, bland, bland, bland. Desperate for flavor, I doctored it with everything on the table... salt, pepper, Tabasco, even sherry vinegar.  Nothing helped.  

On a more positive note, I will say the ambiance is really neat since the place is in an old paper mill.  There's plenty of parking, and they have a lot entertainment, including live music and open mic nights.  

After reading many of the overwhelmingly positive reviews, I may be inclined to give this place a second try.  Hopefully the next experience will be better.

Very friendly waitstaff and attentive.  Pub food menu is very good. Shepard Pie was delicious.  Twin lobster special for 18.95 was excellent also.   Fantastic homemade beers on tap including one specially conditioned cask ale.  This place was packed in the middle of the week, and for good reason.  The beer is cold, and locally brewed.  I love these types of places!

I came here as part of the Maine Brew Bus, but wanted to give this place a separate review because it is where we stopped for lunch and because of how great we all thought it was! We each were treated to a flight of seven beers, all really great with the IPA being the standout. Lunch was a burger, chicken sandwich or fish sandwich depending on what you selected beforehand. I had a cheeseburger and fries and, let me tell you, it takes a lot for me to say a burger was a standout but this was it! I only wish I lived a little bit closer to this pub/brewery but it is probably good for my wallet and waistline that I don't!