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The Liberal Cup 

Public House & Brewery

Serving Real Food at Honest Prices since  2000

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BEERS

Brews

Brewed on the Kennebec
Drunk on the Kennebec

Alewife Ale

Bug Lager

McKaig's Wee Heavy

Smelt Camp Strong Ale

Tarbox Cream Stout

Backhouse Bitter

Lunch Specials March 12th

 

Appetizers

 

Pesto Flat Bread Pizza $14

House Made Pizza Dough , Pesto Base , Diced Tomatoes , Baby Spinach , Melted Provolone Cheese

 

Crispy Vegetable  Spring Rolls $12

Served with Sweet Thai Chili Sauce

 

Entrees

 

Turkey Melt $17

Sliced Deli Turkey, Honey Mustard , Melted Swiss Cheese, Thick Cut Bacon, Vine Drop Tomatoes, Baby Spinach, Grilled Sour Dough  Bread  , Choice of Side

 

Haddock Club $17

Panko Breaded & Fried Haddock Filet , Toasted Wheat Bread , Mayo , Lettuce & Tomato, Thick Cut Bacon , Choice of Side

 

Fungi Pub Burger $18

Hand Pressed All Beef Patty , Melted Brie Cheese , Sauteed Mushrooms & Onions , Baby Spinach & Sliced Tomatoes , Grilled Brioche Roll , Choice of Side

                                        

   Wrap of The Day $14.50

      Blackened Chicken Caesar Wrap

 

Brewer’s Cut

Grilled Flank Steak $26

Finished with House Made Salsa Verde , Served with Choice of 2 Sides

 

Vegetarian

Cheese Tortellini Primavera $15

Tossed in a Lemon White Wine Sauce , Sauteed Red Onions , Spinach, Tomato , Served with Garlic loaf

 

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

 

Seafood Chowder ( Clams,Srimp,Scallops)

Beer Cheese ( Smelt & Colby Jack )

Creamy Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato

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 Coleslow 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 Chips14.25        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 7.7510.25

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

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

*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

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   Visit www.theliberalcup.com 

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

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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