Fireheart Tavern Leased Downtown Bangor Space
The new bookstore, café, and bar is headed to 105 Main Street in downtown Bangor.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Founder Britney Ellis has secured a lease at 105 Main Street for Fireheart Tavern. The venue aims to function as a community hub featuring books, drinks, and social events.
Why it matters
The founder created the concept to provide a dedicated space that blends reading with social activities like trivia and live music. It represents a new gathering spot for the local community that integrates multiple entertainment experiences.
The business occupies a space at 105 Main Street in downtown Bangor, situated between Portland Pie Co. and Bangor Window Shade & Drapery.
The players
Britney Ellis
Britney Ellis is the founder of Fireheart Tavern and has spent more than one year developing the business concept.
The details
Fireheart Tavern will operate as a hybrid bookstore, café, and bar that hosts D&D games, author events, and silent reading nights. The founder has spent over one year developing the concept and is currently sourcing shelving for the interior.
Timeline
Renovations at the 105 Main Street space began in September 2026.
The business launched its first two book clubs in September 2026.
Market Landscape
Fireheart Tavern follows the trend of building local third-place spaces that combine retail and social infrastructure outside of work and home. This move adds a niche social hub to the downtown area, competing with existing local hospitality and retail establishments for community engagement.
Local residents can participate in upcoming book clubs to engage with the business before the physical doors open. The tavern will eventually offer a new venue for social activities like trivia and live music in the downtown area.
The takeaway
This new venture creates a multi-use social environment for Bangor readers and socialites. Residents interested in the concept can begin participating in community events prior to the official launch.
Further reading
For more on local commercial developments, visit Bangor Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by I-95 FM.
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