I arrived at White Rabbit Gastropub around 1:45pm on a beautiful mid-June Saturday for a solo…read moreadventure lunch. I had driven two hours and was hungry, but I was also committed to making good decisions. Or at least mostly good decisions... The hostess offered me a seat at the second-floor bar rather than the quoted 25-30 minute wait. Great! Solo diners love surprise upgrades. Unfortunately, when I got upstairs, the one "available" seat had apparently been claimed by a diaper bag and a giant straw sunhat belonging to the woman sitting next to it holding a too-little-to-walk baby sitting at the bar. Uhhh...this isn't going to work. Back downstairs I went. I gave them my name and number, found a shady spot outside, and settled in for what I assumed would be a long wait. Five minutes later, my table was ready. Thank you, Universe! My server greeted me with water immediately, explained the QR code menu situation, and told me not to order through the app because she'd be right back. No worries, friend. I'd already done my homework. I knew exactly what I wanted. One Martha Stewart's Prison Pizza ($22), please. (Sausage, broccoli, ricotta, Calabrian chili peppers, lemon oil, and sea salt.) I asked for the chili peppers on the side because I know myself. I like adventure. I don't enjoy possibly setting my mouth on fire. And a Diet Pepsi ($3.50), because balance. While I waited, I people-watched, which is one of my favorite hobbies. White Rabbit was PACKED. The patio was full. The downstairs bar was full. Upstairs was full. Couples, groups of girlfriends, older folks, younger folks, families, solo diners...everyone seemed happy to be there. The place itself is pretty small, which explains the wait. Six tables downstairs, maybe eight bar seats, more seating upstairs, and a constant dance of servers carrying food through the same front door customers use. Add the "please wait to be seated" crowd gathering in the narrow hallway and I'd describe things as organized chaos. But once I was seated, I was perfectly comfortable and out of the traffic pattern. One cool touch I noticed: outlets and USB ports built right into the front of the bar. Maybe that's common and I've somehow missed it all these years, but I thought it was pretty neat. Then my pizza arrived. Oh good lawd. OH. GOOD. LAWD. This pizza was SO GOOD! I knew from the first bite that I was in trouble. There was no sauce, which surprised me at first, but after approximately three seconds I no longer cared. The sausage was plentiful. The broccoli added texture. The ricotta was creamy and rich. And that lemon oil?! That lemon oil set it off! Everything just worked together perfectly. The Calabrian peppers arrived on the side exactly as requested. I bravely sampled a very small amount on my fork before desecrating my pizza and quickly determined that folks with stronger heat tolerance than me will absolutely love them. They were just a little too spicy for my delicate tastebuds. Thankfully, the pizza was incredible without them. And those slices? MONSTERS. I ate one and seriously contemplated a second before reminding myself that I had dessert plans elsewhere. A box was requested. Self-control was exercised. Barely. As a solo diner, I also want to give White Rabbit extra points. Multiple staff members checked on me throughout the meal. I never felt forgotten, rushed, or weird sitting by myself. Everyone was warm, kind, and made me feel completely comfortable. I really appreciated that. My total bill came to $32.44 including tip which felt really reasonable given the amount of pizza I consumed and brought home. Worth every penny. I'm already scheming my next two-hour drive back. Maybe a smashburger. Maybe those Brussels sprouts everyone keeps raving about. Maybe another pizza. Maybe all of it! I highly recommend checking out White Rabbit. Make it a destination, not just a stop while you're in the area. Don't let the size of the place or the wait scare you off. It's totally worth it. PRO TIP: If you park in the Church Street Parking Garage, look for the staircase labeled "STAIR 3." White Rabbit is literally right outside the door at the bottom. No hide-and-seek required!

I can't believe I'm discovering this place so late despite being a local…read more Their three sauce pizza (menge a trois? something like that) was insane. I'm definitely a sauce person on my pizza and this was right up my alley. Buttery thick crust. My friend got the chicken cutlet caesar sandwhich and she loved it said the dressing had crazy flavor and her cutlet was super crispy. We definitely need to go back and try more things. All of their pizzas look really unique. Table next to us got the one with a lot of pepperoni on it and it looked very good too. I reccomend parking at the Church Street Garage to access the restaurant as it's sort of hard to find parking. Interior was quaint and conservative and our waitress was amazing and very sweet.

Sunday evening 5:30-7:30 for live bluegrass music! What a…read morefantastic selection of beer! The chef is very talented and creative, several of the dishes are stunners. I love the spicy salad and the tacos! The music is why I come on Sundays! The atmosphere is very friendly and the small audience is completely appreciative of Josh and his crew! I've made several like-minded friends here since last year, this scene is a gem in Frederick.!

Stopped to grab something to eat while heading to PA. Not too far off the highway and the perfect…read moremidway stop for our trip. It seemed like a truly local bar -- I loved the vibes and the packed bar. They had an excellent beer selection and a pretty decent burger. However, the star was really the shaved steak Bahn Mi. Great flavor combination, and excellently marinated. Parking was a bit of a challenge, but I suppose that is to be expected at dinner time when every single table in the place is taken :) I think this may be our new go to stop when visiting family!

Great Wing spot in Frederick!…read more We ordered the Wing bucket which includes 50 wings with five different sauce options for $70. They have a special if you arrive before six the bucket is only $50. We sampled jerk, honey old Bay, Thai chili, mango habanero, and honey barbecue. The jerk didn't really taste like jerk to us. I also probably wouldn't get the honey old bay next time. Service was friendly. They offer inside, outside and a big bar area. Plenty of parking near the mall.

4.5 Stars Pros-…read moreFood was fresh and good! Priced nicely, wont break your bank. Service was perfect. Cons- No wet naps? Your serving wings and ribs, gimme wet naps please. Who knew Anchor was is in Frederick? We didn't. My wife, a Buffalonian born and raised and we've both been to the original Anchor Bar in Buffalo dozens of times so we had to check this location out. In the door we noticed the place was clean and had a very warm and cozy vibe but had a sports bar atmosphere with plenty on TV's to watch a sport of your choice. The staff was super friendly and the menu has all your favorites. Our server was Nicole who was actually amazing in every way, very sweet and attentive to whatever we wanted. We ordered a small pizza, The special which was ribs and a side, we chose Cole Slaw and of course wings (Original). The pizza was very good, had Cup n Char Pepperoni which is what I expect from a Buffalo bar/resteraunt. The only thing is it could have stayed on the brick another minute or so to crisp up the bottom more. The Ribs were dynamite, perfectly cooked with a slight char on the bottom. They were fall off the bone with an amazing smoke flavor. The Cole Slaw was awesomeness as its how we like it, sweet and creamy. Now, drum roll, the wings, cooked wonderfully to be juicy and saucy but...yes but, could have been a little crispier but, they were great. We live 50 minutes away and will travel to come back. Great job.

The entire atmosphere is very awkward. The host walked up to the door opened it for me and walked…read moreback to the stand. VERY weird. food was good and server was nice.

I had the pleasure of spending part of my Fourth of July at Brewer's Alley in Frederick, Maryland,…read moreand it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was festive, and I loved that they had special commemorative koozies for the holiday--it was a fun touch that made the day even more memorable. I ordered a frozen drink along with the crab dip and pretzel appetizer, and I can honestly say the crab dip was absolutely out of this world. It was rich, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the warm, soft pretzel. Every bite was delicious. The bartender was friendly, attentive, and provided exceptional service throughout my visit. I also spent time on the rooftop, and the view of downtown Frederick was simply phenomenal. It's the perfect place to relax, enjoy great food and drinks, and take in the scenery. The restaurant was spotless, including the restrooms, which says a lot about the pride they take in their establishment. From the incredible food and drinks to the immaculate service and beautiful rooftop atmosphere, Brewer's Alley exceeded every expectation. I can't wait to come back! #BrewersAlley #DowntownFrederick #FrederickMD #SupportLocal #RooftopDining #CraftBeer #MarylandEats #VisitFrederick

I visited the Bull Pen for the first time since the new owners on Sunday, April 26th. Loved the…read moreatmosphere and the food. Only issue was that the bartenders did not seem to be very friendly and didn't even bother to check to see if customers wanted anything when bringing drinks to other people. Hopefully this is something that can be worked on for future visit.

Cool looking spot. Reminds of a Cracker Barrel. The menu is extensive and what I ordered was very…read moregood. Crab/chicken wrap with FF. It was excellent. So was the cheesesteak egg roll. My food did come out 15 minutes later than my pal. Was kinda weird. My only complaint is their service process. You have to go up and order at the bar your food and drink. Yep! Spent $50. By myself and I had to stand in line if I wanted another drink/water or if I needed anything that wasn't on the table. Asking questions about the menu you have stand in line. Ridiculous process. They lose 2 stars for that alone. A restaurant/bar is about the food/drink and service. They only have half of that right. I hope they change this. I've been in the service industry most of my life and it's one of two things. 1. Servers/bartenders cannot handle doing both tasks. Or. 2. They're lazy and rather make you wait.

The first time I visited I was a bit underwhelmed. However, after being there a few times it's been…read morebetter. The staff is friendly. It gives a hole in the wall vibe. Most definitely a place where regulars are loyal. I have not tried the food but the drink prices are reasonable. Karaoke on Tuesdays at 9pm!

This review is really about the Rueben sandwich, which is the only thing I've ever really gotten at…read moreBushwallers. Their other food looks fine if you're into classic Irish pub fare. I would not categorize it as a "gastropub" like the menu describes. The Rueben, though, is simply fantastic and the best we have found in Frederick. The bread is always toasted nicely, it's proper rye, and the corned beef looks house made and is always a generous portion. The fries are pretty good too!

We love going to the restaurant when we have our girls day outings. Food is always delicious and…read morethe wait staff are always so friendly. Kristin is always so helpful and know what we drink and eat. Great place and delicious food.

Belles' has gotten new Diamond tables, which are pristine and I hope they remain that way. They…read morehave pool league Monday to Friday. On weekdays, they offer a free hour of pool until 5 PM with a $10 food purchase. After 5 PM and on weekends, the pool table is $10 an hour. They also have Pour House Trivia on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM and Saturdays at 7 PM. Thursday nights is for Poker. And they have a couple dart boards as well. They have their own AMI jukebox so you can play your own music using purchased credits on the app. Weekdays from 11 AM to 3 PM they have lunch specials, which includes $11 for a sandwich and side dish. While they always had a great variety of beers on tap, I noticed they also had a new cocktail menu, which included French 75 and even a Peach Fizz. I was quite happy to see Prosecco on the menu. Belles' has its own parking lot as well so parking is never an issue. They also offer the following Daily Specials: Sunday 30% off all Appetizers $3.25 Domestic Pints, $15 Domestic Buckets Monday $17 BBQ Rib Dinner Tuesday $13 AYCE Steamed Shrimp 5-9 PM Wednesday $17 BBQ Rib Dinner Thursday Buffalo Wing Special 4-10 PM $4 Flavored Vodkas Friday $17 BBQ Rib Dinner Saturday $3.25 Domestic Pints from 7 PM - 2 AM It does get busy at Belles' so service can be a bit slow. You are probably better off going to the bar to put in your order rather than waiting for a server to come to you.

Keeps getting more and more inconsistent. The raccoon-eyed bartender is just plain rude. 2…read moredifferent experiences and she is simply way too obnoxious to deal with. Was half choking on something and no server was around and simply asked for water. And with a nasty glare and tone told me to go find a waiter and went on as if I were a ghost. Eddie is great! Twice served by him and he needs a raise. Ribs...stop giving me partial day old or worse pieces to make up a full rack. We have gone elsewhere 5 times where we would otherwise have been here but for those two things. The bartender is a completely rude person outside of those she knows as regulars. We are there enough to qualify as loyal patrons but no more. When you fix that, we maybe back.

So disappointed in our meal delivery. Ordered the T-bone with a baked potato, a Cheeseburger…read moreSliders meal and the Crab dip. I should have taken a picture of the dip but couldn't bring myself to, I had to pour off a 1/4 inch of oil into the garbage!. You can see the picture on how they packed a $30 T-Bone steak meal - Please do better. This was horrible packaging. And the Rolls were supposed to come with the signature butter...nope. And only 1 set of utensils in the bag? Then my sliders. Dry hockey pucks. Zero flavor. So sad. Doubt I'll ever actually go eat there if the take out is this bad.