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BANGOR – Jimmy V’s Bar and Grill on 41 Washington St. in Bangor is an everyman’s bar with something for everyone. The bar and nooks, like the glass-lined atrium, break up its large interior. The architecture allows a union of high, ventilated ceilings and a comfortable pub atmosphere. You won’t feel cramped or mired in the crowd at Jimmy V’s.
Daylight affords a relaxed atmosphere at the grill. The atrium offers a panoramic daytime view of downtown Bangor. At night, Jimmy V’s is a pure partying bar. They’re not afraid to offer impressive drink specials and appropriate most of the bar for a smoking section. The dance floor opens for DJ’s on Thursdays with live music Fridays and Saturdays. Their newest weekday activity is a Wednesday night “Survivor” contest.
Jimmy V’s menu offers quality pub staples like burgers, hot wings, chowder, sandwiches and seafood.
Last Saturday, Jimmy, who is both owner and chef, served up whole fried clams in light, smooth, almost sweet clam breading.
The meal was capped in fine Italian style with spumoni ice cream under claret sauce. Based on wine and chocolate, claret sauce has subtle sweetness. It kind of sneaks in amongst your taste buds and wins them over just before the arrival of the Spumoni’s cherry, strawberry and pistachio. It’s like a chocolate advertising agent.
If you’re still bored despite these amusements, or have introverted friends or are just too drunk to form sentences, simply look up at their ceiling. Above hang quirky, imaginative novelties like guitars, a canoe, a Foster’s lager replica and model airplanes. All of which can stand in for conversation, help you tune out your significant other or appease your altered mind.
Bangor Daily News