Lewiston

Lewiston, paired across the Androscoggin River with Auburn as Maine's "Twin Cities," has a mill-town history built on 19th-century textile manufacturing and waves of French-Canadian immigration. BarFinder lists 20 venues here, led by bars and sports bars, with newer additions like Sonder & Dram and Bear Bones Beer joining classic spots like Carlton Club. It's a scene that mixes old mill-city character with a growing craft bar presence.