Brewery Profile

The Run of the Mill Public House & Brewery

Inside a former industrial building on the Saco River, visitors find a brewpub rather than a production taproom with food as an afterthought. The Run of the Mill Public House & Brewery operates a 14-barrel brewing system within the former York Manufacturing Mill No. 3, a setting that ties the business to Saco’s mill history as much as to its beer scene. Established in 2008, the renovated space combines the brewery and public house under one roof, so a visit can be a pint, a meal, or both. Since all beer produced flows directly to the taproom, the draft experience is centered on drinking it at the source.

Travelers exploring beer in southern Maine often look for more than a quick flight: they tend to seek casual places where regional brewing, historic buildings, water views, and local food overlap. This stop fits that pattern through its brewpub format. The menu emphasizes scratch-made food prepared in-house, with local ingredients used in regular dishes and daily specials. That makes the experience closer to a full pub meal than a stand-alone tasting counter. For visitors who are comparing breweries across the region, the draw here is not a named flagship beer or a packaged-release schedule, but the combination of house-brewed draft beer, pub fare, and a working mill setting in downtown Saco.

For practical planning, expect the taproom and public house to be the main place to confirm the day’s pours, food specials, and event schedule. Outdoor waterfront seating is available along the Saco River, with a seasonal menu and a secondary bar area associated with that space. The brewery also hosts community events such as live music, trivia, and weekly food competitions, so the atmosphere can vary depending on the day and time. Visitors who want a quieter meal may want to check ahead, while those looking for a more social stop may find the event calendar useful. The overall visit is best understood as a casual brewpub outing with river seating when the season allows.

The Run of the Mill Public House operates on a 14-barrel brewing system located within the former York Manufacturing Mill No. 3 in Saco, Maine. Established in 2008, the facility was renovated to house both the brewery and a public house offering casual pub fare. The menu emphasizes scratch-made food prepared in-house, utilizing local ingredients for both standard offerings and daily specials. All beer produced flows directly to the taproom. The location features waterfront outdoor seating along the Saco River, which includes a seasonal menu and a secondary bar area. The brewery hosts various community events, including live music, trivia, and weekly food competitions.

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100 Main St, Saco, ME 04072, USA, Saco, Maine, 04072

Phone: (207) 571-9648

Website: http://www.therunofthemill.net/

Hours: Tues-Thurs: 11:30am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat: 11:30am-10:00pm, Sun: 11:30am-9:00pm