Situated on the Pemaquid Peninsula, Round Pond is one of five villages that form Bristol, Maine. It grew from ship building, fishing and granite quarries. Our harbor continues to be a working one and boat building remains part of the village. As a quaint and welcoming village, Round Pond offers travelers a brief respite from their busy lives.
What to See in Round Pond
A short walk from Padebco’s dinghy dock and visitors will find five places dine. Visit Granite Hall, our general store, with books, gifts, penny candy and ice cream! Next to Granite Hall you will find antiques, a gallery and imports. See Round Pond’s tiny house before they became a trend!
Heading up the hill you’ll pass Round Pond Coffee, the Washington School and the Little Brown Church. The Washington School was a two-room school house used from 1885-1954 for grades 1-8; it’s now used for community events. Washington School events (lectures, game nights, etc.) are posted at the end of their driveway. The Little Brown Church (1863) hosts a summer concert series.
Round Pond Weekly Events *confirm schedules
Monday: Bluegrass Night at King Ro.
Don’t miss it – you’re invited to join in!
Tuesday*: Washington School Events posted at the school’s driveway.
Wednesday Nights July – August*: Music – Little Brown Church 7:30, a donation is requested.
Thursday*: Washington School Events posted at the school’s driveway.
Sunday Afternoon*: Music on Muscongus Bay Lobster’s deck
The Village of Round Pond – All Within a Short Walk of Padebco’s Dinghy Dock
King Ro (diamond 1) Stock up on provisions at this classic market. A little bit of everything is here – sandwiches, other food items, drinks, beer, wine, and ice. (207) 529-5380
The Art of Antiquing (triangle – 4) An eclectic mix of antiques sourced from Europe and the UK. (207) 529-5300
Round Pond Art Gallery & Shoppe (triangle – 4) An artist’s gallery and imports from Southeast Asia. (207) 529-5704
Granite Hall (hexagon – 5)
A store with Round Pond history in her bones; a saloon for granite quarry workers, a dance hall, a silent movie theater, a billiards room… Today her shelves are stocked with candy, books, local Maine crafts, and more! Don’t forget your ice cream cone! (207) 529-5864
Dining in Round Pond Harbor *confirm hours
There are great options for dining in Round Pond Harbor! All are casual attire and accept Visa and MasterCard.
Round Pond Coffee (star – 2) Breakfast & Lunch Coffee, latte, tea, smoothies, granola, panini sandwiches, baked goods, and WI-FI. Opens at 7AM, daily. (207) 350-6244
King Ro (diamond -1) Open 7AM – 8:30PM Offering fresh baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, coffee, lobster or crab rolls, sandwiches, and pizza. (207) 529-5380
The Anchor (star – 6) Lunch & Dinner Casual fine dining on the deck or inside. Varied menu and a full bar. Closes Columbus Day Weekend for the season. (207) 529-2600
Muscongus Bay Lobster (star – 7) Lunch & Dinner Casual outdoor dining on the deck. Fresh seafood and sides. Closes Columbus Day Weekend for the season. (207) 529-5528
Round Pond Lobster (star- 9) Lunch & Dinner Casual outdoor dining on the deck. Fresh lobster, clams & corn. BYOB and sides. Closes Labor Day for the season. (207) 529-5725
Fuel: Gas & Diesel (triangle – 8) Muscongus Bay Lobster’s commercial fishing dock. Head over in the morning for fuel and ask someone in the cooking shed for assistance. Check your fuel nozzle – gas and diesel look the same at this pump. (207) 529-5528
Round Pond’s Tiny House (triangle – 4) Ruben A. Brown’s commercial sample of a mansard-roofed home was built next to Granite Hall in 1870. He used it as his sales office, it has been a post office and is currently a private home.
Padebco Custom Boat Builders & Full- Service Boatyard For over 60-years Padebco has been building and maintaining boats, making us uniquely qualified to care for your boat. As a full-service and year-round yard we specialize in a wide range of marine services for sail and power boats from repairs, repowers, and refits to carpentry, mooring, hauling, launching, and storage (indoor, outside, and indoor heated). Padebco is a Yanmar dealer, ABYC member, and custom builder of Downeast-style boats.