White Duck Brew Pub in Winthrop, Maine

White Duck Brew Pub is Augusta's go-to for burgers, fish sandwiches, and wings backed by a serious local beer list. The place draws regulars and date-night couples alike, all here for straightforward, well-executed pub food and a welcoming room. There's a brewery upstairs if you want to keep the evening going.

• Hand-cut fries that stand out on their own.
• Fresh fish cooked perfectly, not overdone.
• Juicy burgers made to order correctly.
• Local craft beer selection, plus upstairs brewery.

Start with the house wings or the weekly apple pie wings special if it's available. Grab the blackened haddock tacos or fried haddock sandwich for fish. The burgers are the reliable core, juicy, well-seasoned, properly cooked. Try the pulled pork or Memphis chicken sandwich for something different. The hand-cut fries are worth ordering as a side, and don't skip the calamari if you want to explore.

Cozy and welcoming, with seasonal decor. The room doesn't get loud, and there's enough space that it doesn't feel cramped even when busy.

Come for a weeknight burger and beer, or make it a date. The menu spans blackened haddock tacos, fried haddock sandwiches, house wings (try the weekly apple pie special), pulled pork, Memphis chicken, calamari, and caesar salad. Dessert includes coconut cake. Burgers are the backbone here, and ask for yours cooked one level above how you like it if you prefer medium-rare.

Guests consistently praise the hand-cut fries, fresh fish, and juicy burgers. The staff gets called friendly and genuine, though table service can lag on busy nights. One recent visitor said they ate everything on their plate, which never happens. Management steps in to make things right when food arrives less than perfect.