About Benjamin's Brewer
Benjamin's Brewer is a brewery and restaurant in Brewer, Maine. Its website calls it veteran-owned. The mission says it honors veterans and first responders, just as Benjamin Franklin honored public service.
The website lists 16 rotating craft beers on tap. It also mentions seltzers made with Ice Pik vodka. The kitchen makes pub-style food, including sandwiches, charcuterie boards and shareable apps.
Owners Amanda and Clarko are Maine natives. The website says Clarko has more than 40 years in the restaurant industry and a passion for brewing. It also says the margaritas won the Bangor People's Choice Award in 2023, and Bangor's People's and Judges Choice Awards in 2024.
The dining room seats up to 80 and has a video wall, and the site offers it for private events. Off-site catering is available too. It is one of the most reviewed beer spots in Brewer on this site.
From Benjamin's Brewer's own website and its Google listing, read October 23, 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
Can I eat at Benjamin's Brewer?
Yes. The website says the kitchen makes pub-style favorites, including sandwiches, charcuterie boards and shareable apps. The menu changes often.
How many beers are on tap?
The website lists 16 rotating craft beers on tap. It keeps a wine and tap list page for the current selection.
Can I rent a space for a private event?
Yes. The website says the dining room seats up to 80 guests and has a video wall. It also says the owners host public and private events and offer off-site catering.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating.
Which breweries are close by?
Mason's Brewing Company is 0.7 miles away. Geaghan Brothers Brewing Co is 0.8 miles away, and Geaghan's Pub & Craft Brewery in Bangor is 1 mile away.
Answers come from Benjamin's Brewer's website and its Google listing, read October 23, 2026.
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Before you visit Benjamin's Brewer
Expect a kitchen as well as taps. The website says the menu changes often, so ask what is current when you sit down.
Check bensbrewer.com before you go. It has a wine and tap list page and an upcoming events page. The owners say Facebook or Instagram gets a faster reply than the contact form.
Mason's Brewing Company is 0.7 miles away. Geaghan Brothers Brewing Co is 0.8 miles away, and Geaghan's Pub & Craft Brewery in Bangor is 1 mile away. That makes a short brewery crawl easy.