Black Moon Public HouseEllsworth, Maine

D.I.Y. punk rock grit and vintage elegance

Craft cocktails, new and classic beers and wine, freshly prepared fare and live music on Main Street in Ellsworth.

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The round Black Moon sign hanging over Main Street at night, with a street lamp and the moon behind clouds
A carved wooden column framing the mirror of the back bar
A milk-glass pendant light under the pressed tin ceiling, with a painted moon on the teal wall
The long wooden bar under milk-glass pendant lights, with a mural and a teal wall painted with moons and stars

It started on a plane

Like many adventures, the story of Black Moon started with two strangers meeting on a plane talking about opening a dive bar.

Fast forward 6 years. No longer strangers, two of the hardest working people on the planet created an elegant bar, inspired by their love of the welcoming, unpredictable and perilous dive bar.

1890s
Eastlake bar from the American Legion Club in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania
40
pieces it arrived in, repaired into 20 puzzle pieces and restored
1933
The Tracy Building goes up after most of downtown burned
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Crafted cocktails and hearty bites

From classic libations to signature mixes, our bar is always stirring something special. Pair with bold, hearty bites, all made for sharing.

From the kitchen

  • French Dip$18

    Roast beef, caramelized onion, Gruyere cheese, and creamy house horseradish all melted on crusty sourdough baguette. Voilà

  • Mezze Plate$16

    Chef selection of cheese, olives, hummus, veggie, cracker or bread, nuts and fruit

  • Warm Roasted Root Vegetable Salad$14

    From the medieval cookbook “The Forme of Cury” comes this circa 1390 salad with Gorgonzola cheese and house maple balsamic drizzle

  • Savory Chorizo Sandwich$16

    Local Colvard chorizo sausage on baguette with giardiniera relish and creamy lemon basil aioli

  • Mojo Chicken Tacos$18

    Three Pachanga Corn Tortillas with Slow-cooked Mojo Chicken, Lime Slaw, Pickled Onion, Avocado Crema & Cotija Cheese

A soft pretzel with a cup of mustard on a wooden board
A pint of red ale in a Black Moon glass on a black table, in front of a painted full moon

From the bar

  • Dark Side of the Moon$14

    Laphroaig, Plantation Rum, Smoked and Spice

  • Light Side of the Moon$14

    Tito’s, St Germain, Fresh and Flowery

  • Blood Moon$14

    Espresso, Hornitos Reposado, Blood Orange Liqueur & Licor 43

  • Blueberry Kiss$14

    Maine Goldies Gin, Wyman’s Blueberry Juice & Puree, Elderflower, Fresh Basil

  • Black Moon Ale

    Lubec Brewing Company. Ask your bartender for other rotating drafts

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Every day

12 to 5 pm

Longest Happy Hour in Down East Maine

  • $4N/A Beers and More
  • $4Razz-TailsZero proof
  • $6HighballsMix ’n’ match: Tito’s, Bacardi, Captain, Jim Beam, Jack Daniel’s, Tanqueray
  • $8Côté Mas house wines, 8 ozRosé, Sauvignon, Syrah, Orange
Happy hour menu

Live music matters

With events weekly, live music matters and having things to do with friends is essential.

What’s on

Up next

Nothing on the calendar right now.

We host events weekly. Check back soon, or follow along on Instagram and Facebook.

  • Promo image for Jazz Returns To Black Moon w/ The Zack Sanderson Trio
    Sun, Sep 13Jazz Returns To Black Moon w/ The Zack Sanderson Trio
  • Promo image for Takoda - Black Moon
    Sat, Sep 12Takoda - Black Moon
  • Promo image for ‘Let’s Go’ With The Somes Sound At Black Moon
    Fri, Sep 11‘Let’s Go’ With The Somes Sound At Black Moon
  • Promo image for Teacher Appreciation Friday
    Fri, Sep 11Teacher Appreciation Friday
  • Promo image for Get It On with Cory and Eli For Ladies Night
    Thu, Sep 10Get It On with Cory and Eli For Ladies Night
  • Promo image for Chicago Blues w/Frank Bang And The Secret Stash
    Fri, Sep 4Chicago Blues w/Frank Bang And The Secret Stash
  • Promo image for Tour Stop with William Steven Hall
    Thu, Sep 3Tour Stop with William Steven Hall
  • Promo image for Chris Ross + Amy Love On The City Stage
    Thu, Sep 3Chris Ross + Amy Love On The City Stage
  • Promo image for Chris Foster…Live AND Fun!
    Wed, Sep 2Chris Foster…Live AND Fun!
  • Promo image for Rio Bisbee Band Comes To Black Moon
    Sat, Aug 29Rio Bisbee Band Comes To Black Moon
  • Promo image for Bryan Brasher Orbits Black Moon
    Fri, Aug 28Bryan Brasher Orbits Black Moon
  • Promo image for ‘I Want My MTV Retro Band’ on The City Stage
    Thu, Aug 27‘I Want My MTV Retro Band’ on The City Stage
  • Promo image for OPEN X Frontman Ryan Miller w/ special guest Lysso Sanborn
    Thu, Aug 27OPEN X Frontman Ryan Miller w/ special guest Lysso Sanborn
  • Promo image for Will Wesley w/ special guests David Noriega
    Wed, Aug 26Will Wesley w/ special guests David Noriega
  • Promo image for Banned From Eden Arrive At Black Moon
    Sat, Aug 22Banned From Eden Arrive At Black Moon
  • Promo image for Rock The Block w/ 4 WARNING
    Sat, Aug 22Rock The Block w/ 4 WARNING
Black and white photo of a crowd of women dancing and cheering, one taking a selfie

Host an event with Black Moon

Imagine your next event with us.

Come find us on Main Street

Black Moon Public House
142 Main St
Ellsworth, ME 04605
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Hours

Sunday
12 pm to 7 pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday to Wednesday
12 pm to 8 pm
Thursday to Saturday
12 pm to 10 pm
The Black Moon storefront on Main Street at night, with people on the sidewalk and the logo projected onto the pavement