Brewery Profile

Mainely Brews Restaurant & Brewhouse

In Waterville’s beer scene, this restaurant and brewhouse has a particular local marker: it is described as the city’s first operational brewhouse. A visitor walking in should expect more than a small tasting counter, since the business operates as a full restaurant as well as an on-site brewing operation. The interior is tavern-style, so the experience is closer to a pub meal with house beer than a production brewery visit. Mainely Brews produces a rotating selection of six microbrew beers on-site, giving the draft list a built-in element of change rather than a single fixed lineup. For people exploring downtown Waterville or looking for a sit-down stop with local beer, it offers a straightforward way to combine food, beer, and a casual indoor setting.

Travelers in central Maine often look for places that feel rooted in their town rather than detached from it: a local draft list, a comfortable room, and enough of a menu to make the stop part of a meal rather than only a tasting. Mainely Brews fits that pattern because its beer is brewed in-house and served alongside a full food menu. Since the beers rotate and the available styles are not specified in the known information, visitors should avoid assuming a particular ale, lager, stout, or seasonal will be on tap. The practical approach is to treat the selection as the day’s snapshot of the brewhouse’s current production. Its frequent live music also makes it a possible evening stop for travelers who want a pub setting with entertainment, though the specific schedule should be checked directly.

For planning purposes, the most reliable details are the core amenities: on-site microbrews, six rotating beer varieties, a full restaurant menu, tavern-style surroundings, and frequent live music. If you are visiting for a specific beer style, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, since the lineup changes and no fixed beer names are provided here. The same applies to music; “frequent” does not mean every night, so checking the current calendar before going is sensible. Because it is both a restaurant and a brewhouse, it can work for mixed groups in which not everyone is focused solely on beer. Visitors looking for tours, packaged beer, outdoor seating, reservations, or family policies should verify those details with the business, as they are not established in the available information.

Located in Waterville, Maine, Mainely Brews holds the distinction of being the city's first operational brewhouse. The establishment functions as a full restaurant and brewhouse, featuring a tavern-style interior design. Currently, the brewery produces a rotating selection of six different varieties of microbrew beers on-site. Beyond brewing operations, the venue frequently hosts live music events and offers a full food menu to patrons.

Website available

1 Post Office Rd, Waterville, ME 04901, USA, Waterville, Maine, 04901

Phone: 207-873-2457

Website: http://mainelybrews.net/

Hours: Sun–Wed: 11am-9pm Thurs: 11am-10pm Fri & Sat: 11am-11pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri: 2-5pm

Popular Beers

A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Mainely Brews Restaurant & Brewhouse.

Beer Styles at Mainely Brews Restaurant & Brewhouse

Mainely Brews Restaurant & Brewhouse brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes Pale Ale, Hefeweizen, Sweet Stout, European-style Porter, Dark Red Ale, Summer Wheat Beer, and Ale. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

  • Mug Club Sunday Special

    Sep 20, 2026

    Mug Club members can enjoy $4 mugs every Sunday.

  • Sunday $4 Mugs for Mug Club Members

    Sep 20, 2026

    Special deal on Sundays offering $4 mugs for Mug Club members, a perfect way to enjoy your favorite brews at a discount.

  • Monday Appetizer Special

    Sep 21, 2026

    Enjoy a special offer every Monday: buy one appetizer and get a second one half off.

  • $11 Burger Night

    Sep 22, 2026

    Indulge in $11 burgers every Tuesday evening.

  • Tuesday Burger Deal Night

    Sep 22, 2026

    Fire grilled hamburgers with lettuce, tomatoes, and onions served with house chips and a pickle for $11 from 5 PM to 9 PM. Enjoy happy hour from 2 PM to 5 PM with half priced drin…

  • Wednesday Open Mic with Rob Burnell

    Sep 23, 2026

    Open mic night hosted by Rob Burnell from 6 PM to 9 PM, come showcase your talent or enjoy the performances.

  • Wednesday Pizza Special

    Sep 23, 2026

    Buy one 12-inch single-topping pizza and get a second one free every Wednesday.

  • Trivia Night

    Sep 23, 2026

    Enjoy trivia with Eric & Pete every Thursday from 7 PM to 9 PM at Mainely Brews. Join us for an engaging and fun evening of trivia and specials!

  • Thursday Trivia with Eric & Pete

    Sep 24, 2026

    Trivia night hosted by Eric & Pete from 7 PM to 9 PM. Join for some fun and challenging questions with friends.

  • Weekend Live Music

    Sep 25, 2026

    Enjoy live music performances every Friday and Saturday night.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mainely Brews Restaurant & Brewhouse located?
Mainely Brews Restaurant & Brewhouse is located at 1 Post Office Rd, Waterville, ME 04901, USA, Waterville, Maine, 04901. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Mainely Brews Restaurant & Brewhouse's hours?
Current hours are: Sun–Wed: 11am-9pm Thurs: 11am-10pm Fri & Sat: 11am-11pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri: 2-5pm. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about Mainely Brews Restaurant & Brewhouse?
Visit http://mainelybrews.net/ for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.