ELLSWORTH — Set intentionally between Thanksgiving and Small Business Saturday, the Downtown Ellsworth Pub Crawl is the perfect way to unwind, reconnect and celebrate the season together. Hosted by Heart of Ellsworth, this brand-new social event invites locals, visitors, and those home for the holidays to explore downtown on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 28-29.
The two-day, self-guided crawl encourages participants to discover five downtown favorites — Zeppa’s New York Pizza, Peppers Pub, Black Moon Public House, Airline Brewing Company Pub and Finn’s Irish Pub — visiting them in any order and at their own pace. Participants can stop at all five in one day or spread their visits over two days, enjoying good company and local flavor along the way.
Participants will pick up a Pub Passport at any location, make a purchase at each stop and receive a unique sticker marking their visit. Passports can be picked up early so you are ready to start the crawl when the weekend begins. Completed passports can be returned to Heart of Ellsworth at 16 State St. for entry into a Gift Card Giveaway featuring prizes from the participating pubs and restaurants.
“This event brings together everything that makes Ellsworth special,” said Chesnee Barney, marketing and events coordinator at Heart of Ellsworth. “It is about connection, community, and celebrating the businesses that make downtown vibrant. The Pub Crawl is a chance to gather with friends, enjoy great food and drinks, and feel the energy of downtown.”
Whether you are sipping craft beer, sharing a pizza or catching up with friends, the Downtown Ellsworth Pub Crawl offers a relaxed and festive way to enjoy everything downtown has to offer. Passports should be returned by noon on Dec. 6 to the red box outside the 16 State Street office entrance, and the Gift Card Giveaway winner will be announced on Sunday, Dec. 7 through Heart of Ellsworth’s digital channels and contacted directly.
Participating locations:
Zeppa’s New York Pizza | 92 Water St.
Peppers Pub | 20 Water St.
Black Moon Public House | 142 Main St.
Airline Brewing Company Pub | 173 Main St.
Finn’s Irish Pub | 156 Main St.
For event details and updates, visit https://www.heartofellsworth.org/ellsworthpubcrawl.
