The best place to knock back a couple cold ones, is right here in the Bangor area!

The website Mashed is the ultimate destination for food lovers. They have all the info you need to chow down, from the best and worst foods to order at your favorite restaurants, to what today’s most popular chefs are cooking up in the kitchen. They also like to rank the best of the best.

They aren't just limited to food however, they also let you in on the best places to wet your whistle.

When figuring out which college bar does it better than anyone across the United States, they eventually narrowed it down to one final destination in the state of Maine.

No one knows how to party like the University of Maine Black Bears!

Orono Brewing Company has been making some pretty great beers since 2014. The Orono location was built in a refurbished concrete manufacturing facility and features a one of a kind vibe, full kitchen, 24 draft lines, large beer garden, and production brewery.

They are so much more than just a college bar though, because they also have a Downtown Bangor location, at 26 State Street, it is housed inside a historic 1912 building and features a very cool copper bar.

The beer from Orono Brewing Company is so tasty, you can find it throughout Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

Orono Brewing's most popular beers include the Tubular IPA, a New England IPA, and the Tiger Style Fierce Pale Ale, also a New England Pale Ale

Other popular choices include Vanlife IPA, Totally Tubular DIPA, and the Wicked Maine Blueberry Ale.

They also have a pretty incredible food menu as well. The Korean BBQ Pork Belly Lollipops, are a must try!

The beautiful outdoor deck will occasionally host live & local music on a hot summer night.

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