Novare Res means “to start a revolution” in Latin, and was chosen after repeated discussions with people of all walks of life who have felt the need for a revolution in some form or another. We all wanted a place where people could commune and conceive of a better future, with passion and determination…

After spending time abroad tracking down great fermented beverages in places like Japan, U.K., Spain, Italy, Belgium, and Germany, and working in other highly regarded beer bars, we discovered an avenue in which to bring that hope and inspiration to life in a tangible way. Though we are not overthrowing any governments or wielding any pitchforks, we hope to bring a new perspective to at least one of your senses…

We understand that taste is subjective, and everyone has an opinion about “good beer” and “best beer”, but our menu represents our opinion. If you feel our menu is missing something great, it may not be available to us in Maine, it may be too available in Maine, or we may just have differing opinions. However, we do hope that you can find a selection that we both agree is great…

At Novare Res we are not trying to emulate any one culture of beer drinking or serving. We have taken bits and pieces from some of our favorite bars, restaurants, and brewpubs from both near and far, and created a space we want to hang out in. We are not trying to be a British pub. We do have a couple of traditional hand-pumps for serving cask beer, and a couple of pretty nice brews from the motherland…

We will always strive to be a better beer bar and in this our beer quest goes unfinished. We continue to search for and try new brews. We continue to travel the U.S. and abroad visiting breweries and brewpubs to expand our palates and our knowledge. We continue to meet many amazing people in the industry along the way (owners, brewers, employees) and have made some important connections, which give us a great understanding and appreciation of our offerings. Please don’t hesitate to ask questions…

When you spend time at Novare Res you will soon notice that it is a family establishment. We physically built out this space with our family members and friends. Our daughter learned to walk here; you might see her running around asking to be chased by one of the staff, or learning to pour her parents a beer. Babies are welcome to sit on the bar in their carriers while their parents enjoy a beer…