Blackstones

Such a fun experience for everyone! I was so happy and surprised that my first time in Maine was met by so much welcome and diversity! Will be here a lot for sure and recommend anyone traveling or visiting who lgbtq bipoc to come experience a HOME BAR!!

You have absolutely NO idea how much of a pleasant surprise it has been to find this GEM of an establishment. I’m from Alabama and being black and queer is something that has always been an issue down there. Imagine my surprise walking into this hole in the wall and being greeted with SO much love and community. I was immediately overwhelmed with acceptance! I think I’ll make this place a regular hang and I highly recommend it to any BIPOC queers who may be visiting or are local but have been hesitant to check it out!!!

I’ve never been welcomed with such belligerence at a bar in all my life. I was with my family and partner, mostly all female identifying. I’m queer and was just looking for a nice night with my loved ones. The bartender mocked my sister repeatedly. Misogyny? Felt like it! Honestly if I’m questioning something like that at all - it’s not a place I would ever consider going near again. Women and younger queers beware 🙁 we deserve better. Edit: We were not upset in the slightest we all had to show ID. We were upset with how the bartender made fun of us aggressively. I never leave reviews, I work in the industry so I know how impactful they can be, especially bad ones not based on truth. But this experience was truly so horrendous I don’t feel a lick of guilt warning people about this place. I want people to feel safe and have fun and this is simply not the setting.

Absolutely Amazing. The Vibe, The Staff, The Drinks 10/10! First time here was awesome. I’m a OTR trucker, so I’ve seen my fare share of gay bars across the country. My experience here was above all expectations. Played pool, sang karaoke, met some cool people. From the bartenders to security, every interaction was welcoming and warm. I’ll definitely be back. ❤️

My girlfriend was waiting for the bathroom and got accosted by a very immature person. They pursued an argument. I told them to get walking. They continued. What did the workers here do? They sided with the instigator while assuming my cousin was straight. This establishment is unprofessional. Too many witnesses to think this was an issue on our side. Horrible establishment.

Very small and crowded space, always too many people to even maneuver around the place. The bartenders won’t give you full change, they decide to just take whatever they like for tips out of your change without asking. I handed the bartender a $20 bill for a single drink and only got $2 back. The average age is, well much older than myself, and many of the patrons get grabby and inappropriate without any care for consent. I was extremely uncomfortable and felt unsafe the entire time. Will not be going again.

i don’t recommend coming here if your not a cis (gay) man above age 45. Really bad experience honestly, 3 young queers got kicked out INSTANTLY for setting foot in the restroom which we didn’t know was single stall. Extremely hostile, rude and disrespectful. hopefully y’all have an enjoyable time there..