zoolilba OP t1_itiwon6 wrote on October 23, 2022 at 11:43 PM

Reply to comment by tjmme55 in Is there a good place to have a beer or cocktail and chill out near/view some water. In Windham, Lewiston/Auburn or Oxford area? by zoolilba

Are they ok? I get a vibe from them... like it's mostly regulars.

tjmme55 t1_itiydra wrote on October 23, 2022 at 11:57 PM

I think that's a fair assessment. Keep in mind this is small town Maine we're talking about. Of course they are going to be more friendly and welcoming to people who frequent the place. I grew up in OHills (moved away long ago), and now tha you mention it, I do recall that place being a hangout for the local biker crowd. I never had any issues there myself, but typically went for lunch and beers on the deck during the afternoon.

There is also Cindy's Dockside in Poland. I have heard the food isn't that great, and again it's mostly locals, but Cindy herself is a hoot. I have seen her leave the bar and actually drive drunk people home and come back. Never seen a bartender do that before....

Lady-Kat1969 t1_itjjzcq wrote on October 24, 2022 at 2:46 AM

The food at Cindy's is pretty decent. Not spectacular, but good enough that you'd stop again if you were passing by and hungry. Can't speak for the local/non-local vibe, because my mother knew one of their long-term employees pretty well so we kinda cheated there.

Gritty's in Auburn has been good the few times I've been there, and they do have water views.