Brewery Profile

Nonesuch River Brewing

Scarborough’s beer scene begins with Nonesuch River Brewing, described as the city’s inaugural brewery. A visitor should expect more than a taproom counter: the business combines on-site beer production with a full-service restaurant, an event venue, and a full cocktail bar. The beer is brewed in-house, and the food program is built around locally sourced cuisine with an emphasis on New England’s seasonal offerings. That structure makes the brewery useful for different kinds of visits, from a casual beer and meal to a group gathering or scheduled event. Its family-friendly approach also broadens the room beyond the usual beer-focused crowd, so travelers may find diners, regulars, and event guests sharing the same general setting.

Travelers moving through coastal southern Maine often look for stops that connect beer with the region’s food culture rather than separating the two. Nonesuch River fits that pattern by pairing its house-brewed beers with a restaurant menu shaped by local sourcing and seasonal ingredients. The brewery also offers experiences beyond a standard flight or pint, including a Monday Mug Club, monthly tap takeovers, and holiday dining or pairing events. For visitors who want to sample what is current, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, since specific beers and styles can change. For those traveling with companions who may not be drinking beer, the full cocktail bar gives the group more options without leaving the venue.

A few practical details are worth knowing before planning a stop. Nonesuch River Brewing is near the coast in Scarborough and has limited on-site parking, so arriving with some flexibility is sensible, especially during busy dining periods or events. The brewery does not accept standard lunch or dinner reservations, which makes it more of a walk-in dining option for most visitors. Larger groups are handled differently: parties of ten or more are asked to call ahead so the staff can try to accommodate them. Because the business functions as a brewery, restaurant, bar, and event venue, checking directly with the brewery is the best way to verify current hours, event schedules, tap availability, and any holiday dining or pairing plans before making the trip.

Nonesuch River Brewing operates as Scarborough, Maine's inaugural brewery, combining on-site beer production with a full-service restaurant and event venue. The establishment focuses on pairing its handcrafted beers, brewed in-house, with locally sourced cuisine, reflecting New England's seasonal offerings. In addition to the brewery's own selections, the facility maintains a full cocktail bar. Nonesuch hosts regular community activities, including a Monday Mug Club, monthly tap takeovers, and specialized holiday dining and pairing events. Located near the coast, the venue emphasizes a family-friendly environment, though it does not accept standard lunch or dinner reservations; parties of ten or more are requested to call ahead for accommodation. Limited on-site parking is available for guests.

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201 Gorham Rd, Scarborough, Maine, 04074-8970

Phone: (207) 219-8948

Website: http://www.nonesuchriverbrewing.com

Hours: Scarborough Hours: Sunday - Thursday : 11:30AM to 9:00PM | Friday & Saturday: 11:30AM to 10:00PM. Poland Hours: Sunday - Thursday : 11:30AM to 9:00PM | Friday & Saturday: 11:30AM to 10:00PM