Opening hours
Opening hours not available
We don’t have confirmed opening hours for Thirsty Whale yet.
Typical hours for bars in Maine
Most bars in Maine open around 1:30 PM and close around 11:00 PM on weekdays; 67% are open on Sundays and 83% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 12 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
40 Cottage StreetBar Harbor, ME 04609
About Thirsty Whale
Looking for a bar in Bar Harbor? Thirsty Whale is at 40 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor, Maine. Our Bar Harbor guide covers 44 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
Quick facts
- Category
- Bar
- Address
- 40 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
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Popular times (typical for bars)
Bars are usually busiest around 9 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 2 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of bars in Maine.
Typical prices for bars across the US
Based on 108 menus with 1,803 priced items from bars across the US, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $14.00.
We don’t have Thirsty Whale’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what bars across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Onion Rings | 20% | $7.00 |
| Cheeseburger | 16% | $9.50 |
| Chicken Strips | 14% | $7.88 |
| Grilled Cheese | 13% | $6.75 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 13% | $7.37 |
| Blt | 13% | $9.95 |
| Chicken Tenders | 12% | $8.00 |
| Chef Salad | 12% | $12.20 |
Calculated from 108 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Cash
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Thirsty Whale there are 33 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 33 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bakeries & Desserts (5), American (4), Cafes & Coffee (3), and Breakfast & Brunch (3).
Competition is light: 1 other bar is within a mile. The closest is Tap & Barrel Tavern;Norton Building, < 0.1 mi away.
4 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Asian & PacificSiam Orchid< 0.1 mi
- PizzaRosalie's< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexLangosta< 0.1 mi
- AmericanLompoc Cafe< 0.1 mi
- Indian & South AsianRoyal Indian< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a bar
Bars and pubs cover everything from neighborhood dives and sports bars to cocktail lounges, wine bars, brewpubs and taprooms. Many serve food – burgers, wings, pub fare or a full kitchen – while others offer little beyond snacks or host food trucks.
What to order
- Local beer on draft – especially at brewpubs and taprooms
- A house cocktail – cocktail bars often have signature drinks
- Wings or nachos – classic bar food
- Pub burger – often one of the best-value meals in town
Good to know
- Bring a valid photo ID – it may be checked even if you look over 21.
- Kitchens often close earlier than the bar.
- Plan a safe ride home; rideshare pickup points are common outside busy bars.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Thirsty Whale located?
Thirsty Whale is located at 40 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609.
What else is near Thirsty Whale?
There are 33 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Thirsty Whale. Nearby options include Siam Orchid (< 0.1 mi), Rosalie's (< 0.1 mi), and Langosta (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other bars near Thirsty Whale?
1 other bar within a mile. The closest is Tap & Barrel Tavern;Norton Building, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do bars across the US cost?
Based on 108 menus with 1,803 priced items from bars across the US, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $14.00.
Nearby places
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