About Gritty McDuff's Brew Pub
Gritty McDuff's Brew Pub is a brewpub on Main Street in Auburn, Maine. It is one of two Gritty's brew pubs, and the other is in Portland. Its website says the first Gritty's beer, Best Bitter, was brewed and sold in 1988.
Google calls it a family-friendly brewpub with American eats and housemade beer. The Auburn kitchen has pizza ovens, so the menu includes beer dough pizza and quesadillas. Wings, burgers, sandwiches, salads and soups fill out the rest.
The weekly calendar is full. Its website lists cribbage on Mondays, cornhole on Tuesdays, trivia and karaoke on Wednesdays, open mic on Thursdays and a DJ night on Fridays. Live music plays on select Friday and Saturday nights.
You can take the beer home too. Gritty's sells growlers at all its brew pubs. More people have reviewed Gritty McDuff's on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Auburn on this site.
From Gritty McDuff's own website and its Google listing, read October 17, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
Does Gritty McDuff's in Auburn serve pizza?
Yes. Its website says the Auburn kitchen has pizza ovens, so it offers pizza and quesadillas that the Portland pub does not.
Can I get a growler to go?
Yes. Gritty's sells glass or plastic growlers at all its brew pubs. If you bring a used growler back, it will swap it for a new one.
What events does the Auburn pub host?
Its website lists cribbage, cornhole, trivia, karaoke, open mic and a DJ night through the week. Live music plays on select Friday and Saturday nights.
Do they take reservations?
Typically it is first come, first served for parties of 8 or smaller. Larger parties can call ahead, and the pub will make arrangements based on the day and the party's needs.
Which breweries are close by?
Baxter Brewing Co. and The Pub at Baxter in Lewiston are both 0.3 miles away. Lost Valley Brewing Co is 3.6 miles away and Lost Valley Brewpub is 3.8 miles away.
Answers come from Gritty McDuff's website and its Google listing, read October 17, 2026.
Before you visit Gritty McDuff's
Expect a full pub with a kitchen and a bar. Gritty's says the beers on tap change often, because its brewers like to try small batches. You can ask your bartender or server to see the brewery.
Check grittys.com for the Auburn menu and events before you go. Tell your server about any dietary needs, since the pub has gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options.
Baxter Brewing Co. and The Pub at Baxter are both 0.3 miles away in Lewiston. Lost Valley Brewpub is 3.8 miles away, and Lost Valley Brewing Co is 3.6 miles away. That makes it easy to add a second stop.