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Celebrating 40 Years of Après

Widowmaker

Soaring above the Base Lodge area is the famous Widowmaker Bar, the heartbeat of Sugarloaf's live music scene and a beloved après destination for the past 40 years and counting. Serving a crave-worthy menu of updated après classics, a full bar, and 20 beers on tap—this is where Maine craft beer culture meets mountain tradition.

  • Base Lodge
  • Open Tuesday - Sunday
    Daily starting MLK Weekend
  • Takeout Available
    (207) 237-6788
  • Earn Boyne Rewards

Winter Hours

Widowmaker is open for the season, offering weekly happy hour specials and live après music.

Happy Hour Specials begin on Sunday, January 4.

DayHoursHappy Hour SpecialsHosts
MondayOpen Vacation Week and after MLK weekend)All Day Happy Hour$6 select draft beer & bar bites all day (Starting MLK weekend)
Tuesday11:00 AM– 6:00 PMTacos & Tequila 2-5 PM$10 margaritas, $5 Coronas, $5 tacos (porch, chicken, and mushroom)
Wednesday11:00 AM–6:00 PMBeats, Bites & Brews 2-5 PMAprès music from 3-6 PM, bar bites, and $6 select draft beerMichelob ULTRA
Thursday11:00 AM–6:00 PMThirsty Thursday 2-5 PM$6 Sam Adams brews, $7 Sun Cruisers, and bar bitesBoston Beer Company
Friday 11:00 AM–6:00 PMAprès Music 3-6 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM (bar closes at 8 PM) Après Music 3-6 PMSee Saturday Schedule Below
Sunday10:00 AM–6:00 PMFootball Specials 1-4 PM$8 Bloody Mary's, $6 select drafts, and bar bites
Saturday Happy Hour Events

Join your favorite brewers and craft cocktail distillers who will be on-site during Happy Hour on the following days, handing out swag, samples, and more. Be sure to stop in!

DayEvent
Saturday, January 3Suncruisers
Saturday, January 17Michelob ULTRA
Thursday, January 29-February 1Dogfish Head during Fire On The Mountain Music Festival
Saturday, February 7Michelob ULTRA
Saturday, February 21Suncruisers
Saturday, March 21Suncruisers
Saturday, March 28Surfside

Winter Menu

Shareables

Wings (1)

$21

Ranch (6,7) or blue cheese (6,7), carrots. Wet: Buffalo, Hot Honey, Honey BBQ | Dry: Garlic Junkie, Black & Blue (7), Tennessee Smoke

Jumbo Pretzel

$18.5

Served with beer cheese, whole-grain mustard

(1, 6, 7)

Geary's Haddock Bites

18

deep-fried in Geary HSA batter, jalapeño lime tartar sauce

(1, 3, 4)

Widowmaker Fries

12

Greek freak seasoning, feta cheese, spicy lemon aioli

(3, 6, 7)

Nachos (7)

$21

queso, black beans, pico, red onion, candied jalapeño, avocado

(7) Add-ons: ground beef $10 | crispy chicken $10 | grilled chicken $10 | pulled pork $12

Soup Of The Day

15

Ask your server about todays soup.

Side French Fries, House made Chips, or Tortilla Chips

$8

Add Queso $4

Side Salad

romaine, cucumber, tomato, onion, pepperoncini | house-made dressings: ranch (6, 7) blue cheese (6, 7) lemon vinaigrette, maple dijon yogurt dressing (7)

Bowls

Add burger $10 | crispy chicken $10 | grilled chicken $10 | pulled pork $12 | veggie burger $10 | marinated portobello mushroom $9

Harvest

25

warm quinoa, shredded red cabbage, roasted sweet potato, charred red onion, roasted broccoli, pomegranate seeds, toasted pepitas, maple dijon yogurt dressing

(7)

Power

$25

leafy greens, crispy chickpeas, quinoa, broccoli, craisins, goat cheese, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, lemon vinaigrette

(6, 7)

Handhelds

Served with chips & a pickle

Add French fries or salad $6 | cup of soup $10 | gluten-free bun $3

Classic

$26

beef or veggie life patty, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, garlic aioli, artisan roll | bacon +$4

(1, 3, 6, 7)

Chicken Tenders

$21

crispy breaded chicken strips, French fries, choice of dipping sauce | toss ‘em in buffalo, hot honey or honey BBQ +$2.5

(1, 6)

Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich

26.5

signature buttermilk marinated chicken thigh, black & blue spice dusted, hot honey drizzle, bread and butter aioli, tomato, pickle, lettuce, artisan roll

(1, 3, 6, 7)

Mountain Chicken Club

27

grilled chicken, thick-cut bacon, avocado, tomato, provolone, arugula, garlic aioli, toasted sourdough

(1, 3, 6, 7)

Fried Haddock Sandwich

26

crispy haddock filet, Geary's HSA batter, lettuce, tomato, red onion, jalapeño lime tartar sauce, artisan roll

(1, 3, 4, 6)

Pastrami On Rye

26

house-smoked pastrami, melted Swiss, whole-grain mustard, tangy slaw, marbled rye

(1, 3, 6, 7)

Grilled Portobello Melt

25

balsamic marinated portobello, roasted red peppers, provolone, garlic aioli, dressed arugula, toasted sourdough

(1, 3, 6, 7)

Pork Carnitas Tacos

24

slow roasted pork, fresh pico de gallo, queso, red cabbage slaw, red onion, candied jalapeño, soft corn tortillas

(7)

Allergen: 1 - Gluten 2 - Shellfish 3 - Egg 4 - Fish 5 - Peanuts 6- Soybean 7 - Dairy 8 - Tree Nuts 11 - Sesame 14- Mollusk


*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood,
Shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions

Après and Late Night Music

Widowmaker Live Music

When the lifts stop spinning, the party is just beginning. Send it on over to the Widowmaker after a day of shredding for live music throughout the season.

Widowmaker Bar Logo
Ski racer accelerating by the gates
SPECTATE IN STYLE

LIVE RACE STREAMING

Eliminate the need to endure the elements and enjoy a warm and comfortable viewing experience from the Widowmaker.

We've introduced a split (4-way) projection screen that live streams footage from four Narrow Gauge cameras. Whether you're a parent, guest, or coach, you can enjoy every moment of the race in warmth and comfort—with the added bonus of savoring a delicious burger and beverage.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to see a range of athletes push their limits on one of the most legendary trails in alpine racing.