About Black Moon

Black Moon Public House was born from a love of dive bar culture, punk rock, and vintage elegance. We brought together an 1890s bar, DIY spirit, and a vision for a truly welcoming space.

Mural of a red-haired woman reclining on a crescent moon beside a white owl, under stars

Mural of a woman in an orange dress among flowers, beside a dark moon with an owl silhouette

Here, everyone, from locals to first-timers, can find comfort, character, and great conversation. We serve up craft cocktails, bold food, and the kind of experience that sticks with you. Whether it’s your neighborhood hangout or a destination night out, there’s always something stirring at Black Moon.

Two strangers 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.

An 1890s bar in 40 pieces

402040 pieces repaired into 20

The vintage 1890s bar was brought to Downtown Ellsworth from the American Legion Club in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, in about 40 pieces. The 40 pieces were cleaned, glued, nailed and repaired into 20 puzzle pieces, and lovingly restored ready for assembly.

The ceiling, walls and floor were repaired and painted to receive the bar. With most of the bar renovated, missing pieces were recreated and handcrafted to match the Eastlake style of the formidable fixture. The historic bar is the centerpiece of Black Moon Public House.

A carved wooden column framing the mirror of the back bar

Shelves of whiskey bottles along the back bar

A band playing beneath the old Newberry Co. sign, a man with an acoustic guitar singing with three women

The Tracy Building, 1933

Black Moon Public House, located in the Tracy Building that was built in 1933 after most of downtown was burned to the ground, was home to the iconic J.J. Newberry Department Store and was also a favorite antique market at the turn of the century. Only now has the historic building reclaimed its glory and glamour, and we welcome you to visit our cocktail bar for lunch, dinner, live music and a variety of private and public events.

A packed room of people standing under the pressed tin ceiling

The legendary Black Moon Ale

Relax and enjoy our signature cocktails, reimagined classics, booze-free beverages and an assortment of brews, including the legendary Lubec Brewing Co. Black Moon Ale, inspired by Scotch-style red ale.

Yeah, it’s a cool place to hang out!

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