The Thistle Inn Pub is a place you really want to experience while you are traveling along the southern coast of Maine. You can still find the original bar that was donated by a local doctor back in the 1960's, and to this day is the focal point of the pub -- an 18 foot dory (boat) that actually sailed the waters of Boothbay at one time. Also of interest is an antique whale harpoon and an oar signed and donated by the U.S. Coast Guard in 1965.

Our pub is a great place for visiting with friends and meeting locals of Boothbay Harbor. During the summer, the pub is vibrant with activity and in the winter it is a warm retreat. With 10 tap brews that change with the seasons, a great wine list and specialty drinks - the Dory Pub is a favorite destination.

The pub menu consists of more casual fare, such as pizza, burgers, mussels, salads, etc. We also invite you to enjoy the full dining room menu in the Dory Pub. Sometimes it is fun to sit at the bar, chat with our bartender and see who else sits next to you. This is a friendly place, with lots of locals to meet.

No 19th century pub would be complete without a resident ghost, ambling about. Ours is quite harmless and very playful -- usually limited to items being pushed about the bar and kitchen. We invite you to stop in, order a pint, sit back and see what happens!

Pub opens at 5pm.

Our popular Happy Hour continues through the off season 2010/2011 from 5-6pm with 1/2 price drinks and Food Specials!!

Please view the full Restaurant menu (available in the Dory Pub) : The Thistle Inn

The Thistle Inn 2011 Pub Menu