30 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
$1,800,000
Property Type:
Commercial
Square Footage:
4,167
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
2,178
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$1,800,000
List Date:
9/16/2025
Last Modified:
9/18/2025
Description
Smack in the center of bustling downtown Bar Harbor, Finback Ale House presents a rare opportunity to own a thriving restaurant and bar paired with flexible living or rental space. The first floor features a beautifully handcrafted wooden bar with seating for 80+ guests, open-air dining along Cottage Street, a commercial kitchen, and two restrooms. Upstairs, a six-bedroom, two-bath apartment offers valuable options—owner occupancy, staff housing, or potential conversion into two units.
With its prime location in one of Maine's busiest coastal towns, this property sits at the crossroads of millions of visitors each year. Bar Harbor is the gateway to Acadia National Park, which welcomes nearly 4 million visitors annually, ensuring steady foot traffic and year-round demand. Whether you're looking to continue a successful operation, expand with your own concept, or invest in mixed-use real estate in a high-demand destination, Finback Ale House is a standout opportunity.
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More Information MLS# 1637811
Location Information
Book: 7105
Leased Land: No
Page: 400
Map: 104
Lot: 369
Tree Growth Y/N: No
Association Y/N: No
Street #: 30
Street Name: Cottage
Street Type: Street
County: Hancock
Town: Bar Harbor
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04609
Zip +4: 1810
Zoning: DT Village 1
Full Tax Amount $: 9524
Tax Year: 2024
Geo Lat: 44.389495
Geo Lon: -68.205652
Property Information
Primary Use: Mixed Use
Surveyed: Unknown
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.05
Tenancy: Single Tenant
Leases: No
Total # Floors: 2
Year Built: 1895
SqFt Finished Total: 4167
Location
Business District: 1
Downtown: 1
Near Shopping: 1
Retail Strip: 1
Property Uses
Bar/Tavern/Lounge: 1
Commercial: 1
Restaurant: 1
Retail: 1
Recreational Water
Nearby: 1
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Levels
Multi-Level: 1
Parking
1 - 4 Spaces: 1
No Parking: 1
On Street: 1
Electric
Circuit Breakers: 1
Gas
Bottled: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Contract Information
Status: Active
Original List Price: 1800000
List Price: $1,800,000
Current Price: $1,800,000
Property Features
Location: Business District; Downtown; Near Shopping; Retail Strip
Recreational Water: Nearby
Construction: Wood Frame
Levels: Multi-Level
Property Uses: Bar/Tavern/Lounge; Commercial; Restaurant; Retail
Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces; No Parking; On Street
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Gas: Bottled
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Documents
Listing Office: Portside Real Estate Group
Last Updated: September - 18 - 2025

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