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The Liberal Cup 
Public House & Brewery

Serving Real Food at Honest Prices since  2000

BEERS
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Brews

Brewed on the Kennebec
Drunk on the Kennebec

Alewife Ale

Bug Lager

McKaig's Barrel- Aged Wee Heavy

Helter Kelper Double Brown

What's Hoppenin' XPA

Milleni-Ale NEIPA

Tarbox Cream Stout

Ex-Wife Extra Bitter

Menus

Dinner Specials May 14th

Appetizers

 

Spring Salad-$12

Melon, Pineapple, Strawberries, Feta Cheese, Arugula, Baby Spinach, Toasted Almonds, Pickled Red Onions, Dragon Fruit Balsamic Dressing

 

Shrimp Cocktail-$13

Large Gulf Shrimp with House Made Cocktail Sauce

 

Entrees

 

Chicken & Waffles-$17

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Over Sugar Pearl Waffles with Black Pepper Maple Syrup and Berry Compote

 

Pork Tenderloin-$19

Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin Topped with a Sweet Pepper Leek Relish and Served with Caramelized Onion Whipped Potatoes

 

Beer Battered Shrimp-$20

Fried Golden and Served with Hand Cut French Fries and House Made Coleslaw

 

Brewer’s Cut: Black Pepper Flank Steak with Bacon and Blue Cheese Cream-$26

 

Vegetarian: Penne with Roasted Broccoli Roasted Red Peppers in a Feta Cream. Served with Garlic Bread-$16

 

Add grilled Chicken - $7    Add grilled Salmon or Shrimp - $9

TO START

POT STICKERS Pork Stuffed Dumplings, served with a Sweet Thai Chili Sauce - 12.50

FRIED CALAMARI Marinated and dusted with seasoned flour, deep fried & served with Lemon Dill Aioli on the side - 16.25

THE RIGHT WINGS  Wings done Right - 15.75         

THE MILL'S MUSSELS A secret recipe stolen from our sister pub in Saco, The Run of the Mill.  It's Mussels sauteed in Butter, Garlic, Onions, White Wine, and Cream & a touch of Dijon, served with a side of French Bread for sopping up every delicious drop - 16.50

BEER-BATTERED TENDERS  Choice of Buffalo, Garlic Parmesan or Chipotle BBQ. As appetizer 15.75  As meal with Fries and Coleslaw - 17.75

PUB STYLE ONION RINGS Beer Battered and Golden Fried - 8.00

SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP Chunks of Artichoke Hearts and Spinach baked in Parmesan & Cream Cheese with Homemade Tortilla Chips - 14.25       

CLASSIC POUTINE  Hand Cut Fries & Cheddar Cheese Curds, topped with Home-made Gravy - 12.00                                                                                                                                                       

SIDE OF HAND-CUT FRIES   Sm 4.50 Lg 7.00   SWEET POTATO FRIES  Sm 6.00 Lg 8.00                                    

               

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

BEER CHEESE SOUP  Different brews with different cheeses every day.  Cup 7.50   Bowl  10.25

CHOWDER Cup 7.50 Bowl 10.25

BAKED FRENCH ONION SOUP Crock 9.50

*HOUSE SALAD   Mesclun greens with Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Home-made croutons.  Small 7.25 Large  10.75

MY BIG FAT GREEK SALAD Spinach tossed with Kalamata olives, Feta cheese, Red onion, roasted Pine Nuts, Tomatoes & balsamic vinaigrette. Small 11.75  Large 16.00

CAESAR SALAD The Classic, Fit for an Emperor Small 9.25  Large 14.75

*BOB COBB SALAD  Mesclun greens topped with Avocado (when available), Applewood smoked Bacon, Tomato, Bleu Cheese crumbles, diced Egg & grilled Chilled Chicken.  Small 14.75  Large 18.50    

CHICKEN SALAD You'll love our version. Fresh Chicken mixed with Walbuts, Cilantro, Onions & Mango Chutney, served on a House Salad Small 12.00 Large 16.00

ADD: Grilled or Cajun Chicken 7.00       ADD: Grilled Salmon or Gulf Shrimp 9.00

 

HOME-MADE DRESSINGS

Bleu Cheese, Balsamic Dijon Vinaigrette, Parmesan Peppercorn 

 

 

I DO LOVE A GOOD SANDWICH

SACO'S TACOS  The most popular item on our deck at The Run of the Mill in Saco.  Pan Blackened Fish, fresh Pico De Gallo, Lettuce & Cilantro Lime Sour Cream.  16.50

BLACKENED BLEU CHICKEN WRAP   Diced Cajun spiced Chicken breast, Bleu Cheese crumbles, Tomatoes, & Greens, tossed in our Bleu Cheese dressing & wrapped in a Sun-dried Tomato tortilla.  15.50 

THE PORTABELLAR Stuffed Portabella mushroom Cap filled with Spinach & Parmesan Cheese with Roasted Red Peppers, served on a Borealis Wheat Roll  13.00

*THE LIBERAL BURGER   Charbroiled 7oz Burger on a Kaiser roll.  14.25                 

   ADD:  Applewood smoked Bacon 2.25| Sautéed Mushrooms or Onions .75 | Cheddar, Swiss, Pepper Jack or Bleu Cheese Crumbs 1.25

VEGGIE BURGER  It’s home-made with Potatoes, Carrots, Lentils, Black beans and Onion on a Multi-grain roll.  Add any of the above toppings you’d like.  15.25    

TURKEY CLUB  Fresh roasted Turkey breast on Wheat toast with Avocado (when available), Applewood smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & Mayo.   15.75    

GRILLED SALMON FOCACCIA over quarter pound of Salmon, grilled and marinated Portabella mushrooms, Tomatoes, and Mesclun greens stacked on top of grilled Focaccia and served open faced with a lemon dill Aioli. Grilled to your liking. 16.75

GRILLED  REUBEN  Home-cooked chunks of Corned Beef on marble Rye with Swiss cheese & our Sauerkraut slaw.  17.00

VEGGIE BURGER REUBEN with our Veggie Burger instead of Corned Beef 16.50

THE FISHWICH  Our golden fried Haddock fillet with Cheddar cheese served on a Kaiser roll.  17.50

CHICKEN SALAD WRAP Our Chicken Salad with Mango Chutney and Walnuts.  15.50

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH Grilled Chicken Breast topped with Applewood smoked Bacon & Cheddar. Served on a Brioche Roll 15.75

                                                                                                    

 Sandwiches come with choice of our Garlic Smashed Potatoes, Cole slaw, Hand cut Fries,

 OR for $2.00 Extra, Sweet Potato Fries or Side Salad.

                                               

I‘M REALLY HUNGRY       

BANGERS & SMASH  Authentic British Sausage smothered with Gravy and served with Garlic Smashed Potatoes and Vegetables 

       2 Bangers 14.25           3 Bangers 17.75

HADDOCK NAPOLEON  Beer Battered Haddock layered with Garlic Smashed Potatoes, Applewood Smoked Bacon and Spinach topped with Mornay Cheese. 22.25        1/2 portion  17.25   

DRUNKEN POT ROAST Grandma would be proud!  Slow roasted in our own Brew, served with Garlic Smashed Potatoes, Veggies, and Gravy - 18.50

HOME STYLE TURKEY DINNER  Give Thanks Every day.  Fresh roasted Turkey, traditional Stuffing & all the Trimmings. 17.75

VEGETARIAN CHOICE OF THE DAY  Check out our daily specials or ask your Server

             ADD: Grilled or Cajun Chicken 7.00  |  Grilled Gulf Shrimp or Grilled Salmon 9.00

THE BREWER'S CUT  Check out our daily specials or ask your Server. It's Brewer approved! Served with our Garlic Smashed Potatoes and Veggies                          

SHEPHERD'S PIE Choice ground Beef, savory Herbs, Mushrooms, Onions, & Veggies covered in our Garlic Smashed Potatoes with a side of bread.  Who says the English can't cook?  $15.25

FISH & CHIPS  Our classic. Haddock golden fried served with Hand-cut fries & slaw.  1/2 portion   16.75           The Full Monty  19.50

NOT YOUR MAMA'S MEATLOAF We stuff our Home-made Meatloaf with Spinach & Mozzarella, then wrap it with Bacon 18.75

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Our
Location

We are located in the heart of downtown Hallowell.

115 Water St

Hallowell ME 04347

207-623-2739

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