Your Downeast Cycle Destination

We are excited to announce a number of changes we are making to continue our support of cycling in the downiest region. We feel that the area offers up an untapped number of epic road, gravel and trail rides for the cycling enthusiast. Breathing in the fresh sea air and riding the remote roads and trails is a great escape from all of the current chaos of the world.

To support this effort, Glenn has been actively updating his Ride With GPS route site where he has either created or shared any number of rides that are based out of the surrounding region. You can explore these routes by following this link: Down East Routes. These routes are best ridden using a hybrid/gravel bike with a few mountain bike options thrown in. Due to the border closure, Glenn has removed the routes over on Campobello until such time that we can actually ride them. He will also be posting GPS files that can be downloaded along with cue sheets to help those that are ‘GPS Adverse’. As always, if you have questions about routes and gear selection, don’t hesitate to email or call.

Cohills is also offering up its facilities for those cyclists that want to base from our Inn. We have free tools for use, secure bike storage, air, and a number of bike supplies that you might otherwise find difficult to locate in this region. Contact us for any specifics.

Starting the month of July, if you are on a bike tour, you will receive a $25 gift card to use at the Inn towards either lodging, drink or food if you are staying with us. If you are looking to use the Inn to explore the region and you bring bikes, we will be offering up several packages that include a discounted lodging rate along with options for brown bag lunches and drinks. Just the thing to make exploring these back roads more enjoyable.

Lastly, this fall, Glenn will be offering up several Bikepacking clinics. These will be great opportunities to learn the art of bikepacking, including kit selection, kit packing, and more. We will base from the Inn, do a local loop as a shakedown ride, and then ride to one of Glenn’s favorite spots on the cliffs for a overnighter. The night will be accompanied by some good food, delicious wine, and perhaps a wee dram of some Whiskey. If you are an avid cyclist that has been looking to get into Bikepacking, this is a great starter package. We will have dates and details shortly in the Events section of the site.

New COVID-19 Directions From The Governor

Today, Governor Mills announced her updated plan for allowing tourists to enter the state of Maine. While we encourage you to go to the Governors page for the exact details, here is a summary as it relates to Cohill’s and our guests:

• First, residents of New Hampshire and Vermont are not subject to any restrictions and are free to visit the state. This is great news for residents of these states and we hope that those seeking a vacation in Maine will take advantage of this rule change.

• Second, if you are not from Maine, and can certify to having had a ‘Negative’ COVID-19 test result less than 72 hours before entering the state, then you are free of the 2 week quarantine rule. You will be asked to provide proof of the negative test result at check in time.

• Lastly, all other individuals, are still restricted to the 2 week quarantine rule, which must. be done at a private residence before you are allowed to stay at Cohill’s or any other establishment.

We applaud the Governors continued efforts to balance the health and well being of Mainer’s while at the same time trying to deal with the real and crushing economic crisis that Maine small business is enduring. There is no good answer, but this is certainly a positive step.

Should you have any questions as it relates to your stay or potential stay at Cohill’s, please don’t hesitate to reach out via email or over the phone.

If you currently have a reservation with a deposit and wish to convert that deposit to a gift certificate plus a $20 gift from us, please contact us via email to arrange for the cancelation and the electronic gift card. The E-Card can be used towards future reservations or in the Pub at a future date. Their will be no expiration date on these E-Cards.

Stay Safe

Surf and Turf Wine Dinner

Our first wine dinner is scheduled for June 11th. Click on the Events link in the footer to read more about this event including time, cost and the menu item. We look forward to having you join us for the first of our weekly series of Wine events.

State of Affairs - Moving into summer

To say these past several months have been difficult is obvious. All of us have made tremendous sacrifices to help keep ourselves and our community safe. This is especially true in the small town of Lubec. Here at Cohill’s we have tried to approach the summer with caution as we figure out how to move forward with our business in a manner that is safe to both Ellen and I, and our guests. To date, we have largely done that by keeping our rooms closed and focusing on carry out as a dining option. For all of you that have been buying food from us, we are so very grateful!

For the next two weeks, we will continue with our carryout menu, expanding it a bit on Friday’s and Sundays as we also prepare to welcome our first set of guests into the Inn. Online booking is still closed until mid June, but after that, we will begin to take guests in accordance with the State of Maine’s direction. At this time, the 2 week quarantine is still in effect and as such, we will require all guests to attest that they have followed the rules of quarantine.

However, it is our understanding that the Governor has a plan, soon to be announced, which will attempt to loosen those regulations and supplement them with new guidance that attempts to balance the needs of our industry with the safety and well being of Maine residents and our guests. We support 100% the difficult challenge that all elected officials face right now as they walk what is an incredibly difficult balancing act between industry and heath and well being. As these new guidelines are released, we fully expect to see more out of state guests begin to arrive and we will be adjusting our processes accordingly.

Now to the Pub. As many may have known, we had always planned on a dramatic change to our pub for 2020. Changes that would allow us to focus on providing our guests with a unique opportunity to enjoy what is arguably the finest view in town. This past winter, we began the process of remodeling before COVID hit. We probably could have used a little insight on that one, but none the less, we had started the process and it needed to be completed.

The changes were sweeping and dramatic. New flooring and furniture; new paint and a new back bar. A new draft system to take advantage of all of the great micro brews that exist in Maine. Tables that allow for a more intimate seating experience and tables that allow for sweeping views. A lounge area for relaxing and communing with friends. All in all, lots of changes. Not the least of which will be our food and drink offerings along with our operating hours.

Beginning the weekend of June 26th, we will attempt to open the pub Friday - Sunday. We are still working on our hours and how we will limit space to meet any social distance requirements. We will update this site as those details become available. Our menu will focus on small plates that pair with our wines, beers, and custom craft cocktails — food and drink that will encourage you to lounge and enjoy versus rushing to the next destination.

Moving into July, we will be announcing both a wine and beer club. These will be on separate nights during the week with no more than 10 people to experience a unique pairing of wine, beer, cocktails and food. These will all be communal events where we focus on bringing people together for camaraderie and conversation. It is our hope that these will be attended by diverse groups of people that can use a common love of food and drink learn more about one another.

“You learn a lot about someone when you share a meal together.”

— Anthony Bourdain

These events will be reservation only. A link to sign up will exist on this site and in our newsletter. Be sure and sign up so that you get first notice on what is happening.

We realize that for most of us, our world has been turned upside down. We have a raging virus that has killed more than 100,000 souls in the span of 3 months. A number that is truly unfathonable. We have a country that is being uprooted by deep-rooted prejudice and racial bias. Something that is so very hard for many of us too grasp. We have a community of small businesses that are on the brink of failure due to all of the above.

So, in the spirit of positivity, we hope that our changes, as big and as small as they are, will allow people to come together over food and drink and a beautiful view, as a means of listening, learning and loving.

Peace-

Ellen & Glenn

Additional Hours of Operation

As we end May and move into June we are going to continue to expand our take out options. As before, Saturday features items that must be ordered online. We will now be offering take out Friday night from 4-7. For these items, you order and pickup at our window. The menu for Friday will be posted here each week and also be included in the email list. For Sunday’s we will still offer up several ‘brunch’ type items but we will also continue to offer Burgers, Hot Dogs, and Grilled Chicken Sandwiches. With that said, lobster can’t be too far behind. Sunday window opens at 10 and runs until 2.

Menu for Friday, May 29th: 4-7

• Jambalaya (limited quantity)

• Haddock Chowder

• 3 Cheese Ravioli

• Shepherds Pie (limited qty)

Menu for Saturday, May 30th: (remember to order online) 4-7

• BBQ Baby Back Rib Platter

• BBQ Country Style Rib Platter

• BBQ Chicken Qtr Platter

• Red Cabbage Porterhouse Steak with grilled cauliflower and carrot and mashed potatoes (VGN)

Menu for Sunday, May 31st: 10-2

• Angus Burgers

• Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

• Hot Dogs (All Natural)

• Loaded Bloody Mary’s

• Pain Killers

• Breakfast Sandwiches

• Kale and Cheddar Scones

Thanks again for all your support as we all work to get through this current time.

Cocktails To Go

As everyone hopefully knows, we are now allowed to sell cocktails to go, at least for the foreseeable future. This weekend we had a great response to our Bloody Mary’s, Mimosa’s, Manhattans and a couple of old fashions. Navigating the ‘cocktail to go’ scene will require a little experimenting to sort out how to best provide you with a great cocktail experience.

This past weekend we essentially worked the drinks like little kits, with the spirit concoction portion in a sealable plastic flask and the mixer in a cup. While this worked, we were not overly excited about the look and feel of a cocktail experience. So, this week we will begin down a different path.

First up, we will offer cocktails in sanitized and sealed mason jars. When you purchase the first cocktail their will be a small ‘glass’ deposit of $1 added to your bill. This will simply cover the cost of the Mason Jar and it will be yours to keep. However, from then on, if you return the Mason Jar for your next drink, we will take it back, sanitize it, and provide you a drink in a fresh Mason jar with no deposit fee attached. In the end this should work just like the bottle deposits that we are all used to.

Additionally, we will be selling Yeti 10oz tumblers with the closing lid. You can purchase the Yeti from us, at our cost, and we will sanitize it, make you a cocktail, seal it up, and off you go. Bring the Yeti back each time you want a cocktail, and we will repeat the process.

We ask that you only bring back in the Yeti’s and Mason Jars (you keep the lids) that you purchased from us because we will need to seal them up and our sealer will only work on a specific size jar. We will try this out and see how it goes. Again, these are uncharted territories for all of us, and we appreciate your patience as we work through the process.

One big advantage to the Yeti tumbler is that Glenn will be able to use his Square Ice cubes for cocktails that require one, and for those that don’t, the Yeti will keep your drink cold until you get home to drink it :-) We use our 10oz tumblers in warm climates for cocktails and they are amazing.

If we feel that this is being well received, we could add the larger tumbler size for larger cocktails like the Bloody Mary’s (hint, this coming weekend we are taking the Bloody to a super size/complete breakfast meal experience)…. Details on that will be out Wednesday.

Yeti 10oz Tumbler plus magnetic lid will be $25. We hope to get bulk pricing on them which will lower this a bit, but this is what you pay in the store or at Amazon.

Don’t forget, if you have not already signed up for the newsletter, be sure and check it out. Newsletter recipients not only get special discounts, but they learn about the weekly menu before anyone else.

Stay Safe and thank you all for your support!

May 2nd Carryout Menu

Ellen is going back to two of her classic dishes this week. We have a very limited amount of Shepherds pie along with a spicy mix of Jambalaya. If that doesn't suit your taste buds, we also have a Grilled Chicken breast dinner and a Marinated and Grilled Tofu dinner (Vegan) to choose from.

2018 Season

Our 2018 season is rapidly approaching and we are excited to bring you new food and drink items.  We will kick off our season on May 5th with a Philly inspired super bowl event.  Details will be available shortly.

Rooms are available for rent beginning May 1st.  The pub will be open the first 3 weekends of May.  We will begin full time, 7 days a week dining beginning Memorial day weekend.  Stay tuned for details on our actual hours of operation.

New Website

Welcome to the launch of the new Cohills Inn website.  The site is still a work in progress, so please bear with us as we work out the kinks.  If you have any questions, issues, or find mistakes, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.  We truly appreciate your feedback.