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Sunday River, looking up from just below the top of Jordan, Jan. 2, 2008.
Explore / Sunday River / Food & Après-ski

SUNDAY RIVER

📍Newry, Maine, USA

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Cruiser🟢 Beginner Friendly💎 Hidden Gem7 Days on Ikon☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Ams100272 · Public domain · Photo details

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Vertical drop
2,340 ft*
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Skiable terrain
884 acres
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Avg snowfall
167 in*
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Lifts
19

THE FOOD SCENE

Peak Lodge Food Court is a Chondola ride up North Peak from South Ridge. For dinner in Bethel, choose the seasonal kitchen at Mayville Union House or Sunday River Brewing Company. Good Food Store is a useful pickup stop if your group has a kitchen.

APRÈS-SKI & NIGHTLIFE

Matterhorn Ski Bar is on Sunday River Road in Newry, away from the lifts. Check its music calendar before heading over for wood-fired pizza. Sunday River Brewing Company is a separate Bethel stop for a pub meal and a flight.

DINING PICKS

5 curated spots for eating and drinking at Sunday River

Location:
Vibe:

On-Mountain Dining

On-Mountain

1 pick

$$Earlier budget guideAmerican Lodge

Peak Lodge Food Court

North Peak, via the Chondola from South Ridge

🍔Casual👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Friendly

A mid-mountain food court on North Peak with hearty soups, baked potatoes and snacks. Ride the Chondola from South Ridge when operating.

Why We Like It

Plan a warm-up and lunch with a mountain view between runs.

Earlier guide details

Earlier menu idea: Maine lobster mac and cheese. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.

Earlier elevation reference: 3,140 ft.

Earlier access reference: Ski-to at the top of North Peak via Locke Mountain Triple. Check the current mountain access arrangements.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website.

Without current field-level confirmation: cuisine type, price guide, dish recommendation, lift access, elevation.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

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In Town

4 picks

$$Earlier budget guideAmerican Pub

Matterhorn Ski Bar

292 Sunday River Road, Newry

🍺Après Bar🍔Casual

A seasonal ski bar on the access road with a wood-burning pizza oven, ski memorabilia and live music.

Why We Like It

Stop on the way off the mountain for pizza and music. Seating is first come, first served.

Earlier guide details

Earlier menu idea: Nachos with pulled pork. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.

Sources & planning details

Checked: location, description, recommendation details, website.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, cuisine type, price guide, dish recommendation.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

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Local fare and house-brewed beer

Sunday River Brewing Company

29 Sunday River Road, Bethel

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Friendly🍻Craft Beer

A family-friendly Bethel restaurant with local fare and an independently owned brewery operating inside the dining room.

Why We Like It

Pair a pub meal with a house-beer flight, or pick up beer for later on the drive back to Bethel.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, cuisine type, description, recommendation details, website, address, phone.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

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$Earlier budget guideSpecialty grocer, takeout and catering

Good Food Store

Bethel

🌯Quick Bite🍔Casual👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Friendly

A Bethel grocer and caterer with takeout, heat-and-eat meals, soups, sandwiches and salads.

Why We Like It

Especially useful for a self-catering stay: pick up a ready-made meal instead of cooking everything from scratch.

Earlier guide details

Earlier menu idea: Egg and cheese breakfast sandwich on house bread. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.

Earlier hours reference: 6:30am-3pm daily. Use the operator’s current schedule for your visit.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, cuisine type, description, recommendation details, website.

Without current field-level confirmation: price guide, dish recommendation, hours.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-27

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Seasonal Maine cooking

Mayville Union House Restaurant & Tavern

174 Mayville Road, Bethel

💑Date Night🍔Casual

Grilled steaks, seafood and seasonal farm produce at an inn restaurant in Bethel. The tavern offers cocktails and local beer.

Why We Like It

Book a table for a leisurely off-mountain dinner or stop at the bar after a day on the hill.

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, cuisine type, description, recommendation details, website.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

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Plan your meal

Check whether your chosen venue takes reservations or uses a walk-in waitlist. For mountain dining, plan around lift access and service times.

Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Use the picks for atmosphere, cuisine and location; the restaurant’s own page has current menus and service times.

Typically mid November to late April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Scenic Chondola rides; More than 15 miles of resort hiking trails; Golf.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Official website
https://www.sundayriver.com
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Night skiing
Scheduled · 2026–27 · 15:00–18:00 · Selected Fridays, Saturdays and holidays, December 19–March 13 · South Ridge and North Peak terrain under the lights; New Year’s Eve extends to 20:00.
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
884
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts
19
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs
139
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
3150
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Vertical drop (ft), Reported average snowfall (in), Base elevation (ft).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Meet the Peaks ↗White Heat is a double diamond on White Cap; Jordan 8 at the western end, Barker 6 central, South Ridge learning terrain and North Peak Chondola. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Overnight parking ↗Back row of Lot 5 for self-contained units equipped for power, heat, water and waste; no regular passenger-vehicle sleeping, tents, hookups or fires. Stoney Brook Campground listed as off-site option. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Twilight skiing ↗Selected Fridays, Saturdays and holidays on South Ridge and North Peak in 2026–27. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Peak Lodge ↗North Peak food court reached from South Ridge by Chondola. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Grand Summit Hotel ↗Grand Summit Hotel. 97 Summit Road, Newry, ME. Nestled in the White Cap basin with ski-in/ski-out access. Explore Room Types. Two full-service restaurants and a heated pool. Complimentary resort shuttle service in winter. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

The Jordan Hotel ↗The Jordan Hotel. The Jordan, 27 Grand Ave Circle, Newry, ME. Premier lodging destination. A newly renovated lobby, full-service spa, on-mountain dining, and shops. Ski-in/ski-out access puts the Jordan 8 right outside the door, with rental and tuning options close by. Outdoor Heated Pool & Hot Tub. In the winter, there are complimentary resort shuttles for your use during your stay. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Family-Friendly Resort in Maine | The Bethel Resort & Suites ↗over 200 acres in picturesque Bethel, Maine · Standard Room · Two Bedroom Townhouse · fully equipped kitchens · full-service restaurant · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Snow Cap Inn | Sunday River Resort, Maine ↗heart of the resort · Sleeps 2-4 · Two queen beds · Hot Tub & Fire Pits · Dog-friendly rooms · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Great American Ski Renting Co. rentals in Bethel ↗The Bethel operator offers recreational and junior skis, performance demos and boot fitting at 101 Sunday River Road. Customers can reserve ahead online or contact the shop at 207-824-3092. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Book Your Ski and Snowboard Rentals at Sunday River ↗The South Ridge shop offers ski and snowboard packages, online advance reservations and optional helmet and damage protection. Guests who reserve ahead can proceed directly to a fitting station. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Matterhorn Ski Bar ↗292 Sunday River Road in Newry. Wood-fired pizza, live music and first-come seating; seasonal schedule. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Mayville Union House restaurant and tavern ↗174 Mayville Road, Bethel. Grilled steaks, fresh seafood and seasonal farm produce; cocktails, local beer and table reservations. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

HOME | Sunday River Brewing ↗A family-friendly Bethel restaurant with local fare and an independently owned brewery operating inside the dining room. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Good Food Store ↗Good Food Store operates in Bethel as a grocer and caterer. Its services include takeout and heat-and-eat meals. The food counter offers soups, sandwiches, salads and daily specials. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Ikon Pass opening dates — September 29, 2026 ↗

    Publishes a tentative opening target, subject to weather and terrain availability. Use the operator’s schedule for a specific visit.

  • Summer & Fall Activities ↗

    Scenic Chondola rides; More than 15 miles of resort hiking trails; Golf.

  • Sunday River 2026/27 snowmaking announcement ↗

    The operator says an official opening date has not yet been set.

  • Sunday River 2026/27 twilight skiing schedule ↗

    Current-season night skiing is scheduled on selected dates from 15:00–18:00.

  • Sunday River — The Mountain ↗

    The operator publishes current skiable acreage, trail/glade, and lift totals.

  • Sunday River — Meet the Peaks ↗

    The official peak table identifies Oz as the highest listed resort peak at 3,150 feet.

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