Live music, great beer, outside on a perfect Summer evening. I'm all good, thanks. I'd like to think Baby Cat is a little known gem...at least it feels like that. Which I love. Fact is around me right now, it's like a cool dad's playgroup that serves great beer. The Hormuz is super solid. Order it. PS: Mr. Kind Music is worth a trip to see. Mrkindmusic.com read more

BabyCat Brewery - Playgroup with drafts - Brewpubs Near Me - Kensington, Maryland

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The place is great and set up for families. The draft beer is solid, however the canned singles are clearly old, flat, and taste terrible. Very disappointing. Do not build your own four pack. I had the Witty Kitty and Alligator Blood. read more

Decent beer, interesting art, neighborhood joint feel. I don't really remember the food (they serve pizza & burgers), but liked what I had. They currently have a raspberry wheat on; I need to get back there! read more

This is a lovely spot to spend an afternoon/ they bring in food trucks and it's very family friendly

Love coming here for trivia. The service is always friendly and fast. The food truck has great fast food options, but my favorite thing is that you are allowed to bring outside food and therefore can support another small business! Great neighborhood spot for families! read more

Loveeeeeeeed Babycat! Cute story, cozy space, great food. The smash burger was delicious, fries were fine not amazing. I tried a non alcoholic beer that was very good. It was so nice to enjoy the food and drink outside! Love that the train goes right above. read more

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Awesome neighborhood brewery - we had the raspberry wheat and a stout. Comfy outdoor seating options with a mix of sun and shade, and things for the littles to do. Parking is extremely limited. We'll be back! read more

BabyCat Brewery - Stout and raspberry wheat - Brewpubs Near Me - Kensington, Maryland

I checked out babycat in Kensington on a Friday night and it was a good time! The place is very family oriented with a small kids playground, dogs, and even had live Irish music! The beer itself tasted great,but the cocktails were a little hit or miss the ratios weren't very consistent between drinks. Prices also felt a bit on the higher side for what you get. Still, if you're looking for a fun, family and dog friendly brewery with good beer and a nice environment, Babycat is worth a visit. read more

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Good little brewery tucked away by the railroad. Friendly, affable staff and great service, generally. It'd be helpful if they had more than one register or card reader, particularly when it gets busy. The brewery hosts trivia on Wednesdays which I appreciate. The ambience is generally good; people behave themselves, but I haven't been there during stroller park season yet. The food truck is amazing. Rocky and his staff turn out great smash burgers rather quickly considering the volume of orders. Lastly, the beer, IMO is just...ok. There's nothing particularly head turning but there is a decent variety. I find lesser versions of styles I like here, but, combined with the aforementioned vibe, food service, and location, still makes for a good visit. read more

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Great local brews. The feral in particular is very smooth and has a very slight sweetness to it. The food on site is a food truck and it also was excellent. I had the chicken strips and Smashburger. both are homemade and excellent. local music was available outside and Service was spot on. read more

started with a kentucky mule then got the warner mansion sat outside for a bit now i'm inside watching rush hour 1 with arabic subtitles it truly doesn't get better than this, 5 stars read more

BabyCat Brewery - Brewpubs Near Me - Kensington, Maryland

Awesome - how did I not know about this place before? Great beer, but they also have fantastic cocktails. The Pineapple Express was super. The outdoor space is so lovely, with plenty of shade and fans. The server was very nice as well. Plus live music??? Fabulous. read more

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We enjoyed a beer here on a very cold winter day. There was limited parking, but plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. It seems like a great neighborhood brewery. The beers we tried were both good, but not amazing. We also tried the food from the truck onsite. The burgers were very good, and the dusted fries were excellent read more

Such a cool place tucked behind one of the little strip malls in Kensington with live music on weekends and food trucks. Try to get a parking spot on the street; the lot is small and crammed. Decent beers, but the food truck last weekend was kind of a bust with decent burgers and gloppy wings slathered with cold BBQ sauce. The upper deck is small but fun. I would steer clear of downstairs with dozens of toddlers melting down all at once. Kind of surprised to see so many lunchboxes and empty juice boxes lying around a brewery. There was a big private event going on, and maybe that was the reason for all the kids, so will try again another evening and maybe go out afterwards for dinner somewhere else. PS: I love kids and have a few of them myself! I just felt like I was at a playground or a kid's birthday party that went on too long. read more

Such a great, upbeat  local brewery! Kids friendly, welcoming staff, and live music. As a cat lady, I was initially drawn to this place after seeing "Cat" in their name. And, I'm glad I finally visited here with my partner who also loves cats and beer. The weekend afternoon was a bit busy, but you could still find a seat and enjoy beers. A hipster, fun, cat-themed atmosphere. They have various types of beers, so I'm sure you can find the one you like. Also, I liked the cat-inspired names of each beer. Oats Malone (nitro oat ale) was creamy and rich. Calico was a bit malty and smooth. There are some food options like pizza. The price is decent, not crazy expensive. We'd love to come back and try more beers! read more

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Nice brewery in the area with plenty of outside space and good food truck set up outside . They have different events during the week as well. They had trivia night when I went there and it was a very pleasant time . read more

BabyCat Brewery - Brewpubs Near Me - Kensington, Maryland

What a wonderful find in Kensington. This is an awesome spot with plenty of beer options and a purrrfect amount of cat flair. While the spot is very kid-friendly, BabyCat has an adults-only balcony. The service was quite exceptional bc the beertender was very chatty and provided plenty of information about the brews when necessary. Also, the bar patrons were pretty friendly. BabyCat seems like a place where you can visit alone and spark up a conversation with a couple of strangers. I hope to visit again in the near future and try more of what BabyCat has to offer. read more

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Beer, service, ambiance was all great! We were visiting our daughter from California and wish there were places like this there. Such a fun & chill vibe! read more

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We ended up at Baby Cat when researching a spot to meet up with some old friends halfway between our houses- the outside decor & patio area gave great upbeat energetic ambiance vibes- but since it was cold we opted for trying to sit inside. Finding a spot was a bit difficult, as the place was quite cramped- they have many tables, but everything was so close together many of the options felt too crowded- I was hoping for a more low-key chill place to catch up, but our table was very close to others & I found myself talking louder to be heard or asking friends to repeat what they said- Also, they had a food truck posted on-site & allowed byof- which resulted in many uncleaned tables- but there were no napkins anywhere- I ended up asking the bartender for a napkin but they said the staff had to bus them- and we had to wait for them to bring a spray & rag over- which I felt guilty about because they only had a few staff trying to manage the beer line- The ordering of beer felt a bit rushed- & many of the brews were on the pricier side considering the other craft options in the area- As for the beers, they had a solid selection for all taste preferences. We opted to try the IPAs. They were average, nothing really stood out as a must-have again- basic haze, bit on the lighter profile side- Overall, it was a good one-time visit for being in the area. It had a lot of energy, But I wouldn't suggest there as our halfway again based on the crowded feeling, pricier pours, and lacking comparable quality compared to nearby spots read more

Great selection of beers. Fun vibe. TVs to watch games. And don't sleep on the burgers and season fries!

Good brewery in Kensington. They don't have a kitchen but they do own a food truck which dishes out pizza and wings. We liked the open space and lots of outdoor seating. When we were there, there was a guitarist belting out songs. They have a Pringle's machine and you can buy juices for the kids. It's very kid friendly and my wife's family had a kids birthday party here. The bartenders were great and friendly. Kudos to them for making this place very welcoming. The beers were quite tasty and recommend doing the beer flight then getting a full pint of the one you like. Lots of seasonal beers too! Good wifi too! read more

Great bar and outdoor setting perfect for singles as well as families. On weekends there is even a band! Great selection of beers brewed on-site with the resident cat overseeing all production from his perch! Food is excellent and I especially enjoy the burgers and fries. Have bought a selection of beer for parties and my guests always comment on the quality of the beer! read more

A neighborhood brewery that makes you feel right at home. I'm not a beer drinker, but I did enjoy the Catnip Bender. They had me at "flavor bouquet" in the description. I also tried the Cat-Tails, BabyCat's own mixed drink creation, in the raspberry ginger flavor, which I did find quite strong. They describe it as having the equivalent of 1.5 shots of 80 proof alcohol. So, if you're not in the mood for beer, they have some other things on the menu. On top of that, very nice service from the bar. My friends and I got dinner from the food trailer ("The Cattie Shack") on the premise, which offers cheeseburgers, falafel burgers, wings, and fries. A big heads up if Steeze is selling burgers there: expect a lot of people! BabyCat's Instagram always has updates on food. A big selling point here is the patio. It was a warm evening in March and it was a great place to enjoy the weather. The top deck is also a unique aspect of BabyCat where you can hang out above the patio. Another heads up: they welcome kids and local families do love hanging out at the brewery. read more

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Small spot tucked away behind dish and dram. You gotta park out front even though there is a small lot back by the brewery which sucks. We went around 1pm on a Saturday and by 230 it was really busy. The staff was nice. People had their kids and dogs inside. The beer was ehh. The stout was very good but the pale ale wasn't great. Kolsch and pub ale lacked flavor. If you live in Kensington and want a neighborhood place to go to with your kids and dogs and don't mind mediocre beer, this place is for you. If you love craft beer, Silver Branch, Denizens, 3rd Hill are much better. I hope with time this place will bet better at brewing. I think it has a lot of potential. read more

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Great beer. Friendly staff. Family friendly. Dog friendly. Comfy couch. Good times!

So, i'd found out about BabyCat while looking up directions for somewhere else on google maps a little bit back and I loved the vibe of a cat themed brewery and their all cat related beer names. After coming back from camping early due to weather, and one of us taking a nap, we popped over to BabyCat for pre-dinner drinks, especially intrigued by their pumpkin beer. If you're going to check them out, you've gotta park in the front of the plaza by The Dish and Dram and some other businesses. BabyCat's behind there, past a whole bunch of signs that say "no parking for BabyCat customers" which to me says that's just staff parking for them and the other businesses. Anyway, we loved the look of their outdoor space, but with the chilly, dreary weather, we chose not to sit outside, option for bar seats on the comfy green chairs. We each got a flight of beer (mine pictured below) and we really enjoyed all of the ones we got. If you like IPAs, come here. If you like good pumpkin beer, come here--Pumpqween is more sweetness of a pumpkin pie forward that spice forward, FYI. If you like cats, come here as there's a loose cat theme throughout and one even hangs out in a room in the back separate from where all the beer is brewed. apparently, as I overheard, that cat is the parent and the actual babycat lives at home with their human, who owns the brewery. The vibes were great inside and we really enjoyed everything we got. Staff was super freindly. read more

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I was charged twice for the same meal and I can reach anyone to fix my charge. My first order never came and the cook at the window said for me to just order again. I told him that I didn't want to be charged twice and he assured me that couldn't happen. But on my bill I was charged twice. read more

I stopped by since I was in the neighborhood, and I'm so glad I did! My GPS definitely misled me though haha -- I was directed to the opposite side of the plaza where Dish & Dram and other businesses are. If you love cats, you will definitely love this place... and it's not done in an over the top way either. All of the beers are inspired by cat-related things -- heck, even the wifi password is cat-related XD. I heard there are kittens in the back, and one of the staff was even wearing a cat-related shirt! But cat stuff that aside, it's a very open and awesome brewery. Inside, there are games for adults and for kids, snacks for kids, a bunch of comfy green (my favorite color) seats at the bar, and tables all around. It was dark when arrived, but there's a bunch of seating right outside too! There's a food truck you can order from, though I didn't check it out since I had my own food. You are indeed allowed to bring your own food in! It was towards the end of the night, and I decided to try a beer flight. Kieffer's Kolsch, Catnip Bender, Calico and Hot Tin Roof were my picks. Kieffer's and Hot Tin were definitely my favorites -- the first just had a comfortable flavor... while the latter was SPICY (jalapeno), but still delicious. Catnip was really tart, and Calico was neutral for me. Descriptors aside, I enjoyed every single one and also got to try the Black Cat. It reminded me a lot of Guinness which I typically don't like... but there was a flavor in there that made it quite palatable! I am just getting into beers myself, and I have friends who are doing the same. I am going to return (and hopefully it'll be daytime), and I look forward to trying more things off the menu and seeing the cats :). read more

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Wow -- this place used to be a fun place to get some drinks in the neighborhood, but it is now turned into a daycare. There must be 20 kids running around somewhat feral. It was once relaxing now has a of the flies with beer vibe. read more

BabyCat is still just a baby at six months old! Like most breweries, they don't have a kitchen, so it's either Pringles ($2.00 for a small can) or food from the food truck du jour. we opted for Pringles which surprisingly pair well with their brews. We shared a flight, which are any four choosing of your choice of the day's offerings for $12.00. We chose two pales (Warner Mansion- my friend's choice, and Purrlock Holmes- my choice). We also sampled two Hoppy brews (Catnip Bender- grapefruit infused and Logan's Pale Ale- notes of orange marmalade). I'm glad we tried all four, but I liked the golden Purrlock Holmes the best because it reminded of my days at the pubs in England. We also ordered a half pint of NITRO Caribbean Cat because the toasted coconut was alluring. It was a nice, dark dessert beer. It was packed on the Sunday afternoon we went. The tables outside were all taken, but we scored a table inside ahead of the drizzle. This place is tucked away and difficult to see from the road. I read here that people wrote that parking is limited, but we parked on the street due to the books festival we attended. Now that I know how charming this place is, with a friendly staff to boot, I will be back to sample future brews, and maybe a veggie friendly food truck. read more

Great beers in a great location in Kensington. The adults-only deck has been a great addition and frequently has open seating.

cute , family friendly, mellow What a cute brewery in a backyard environment. Respectable , hoppy IPAs. Family and dog friendly, the patio is lovely. Plenty of parking and sesting. Highlight of my DMV trip. read more

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What's not to like? Great beer, a nice patio, friendly staff, and of course, a . This was a great find and I am so glad that we stopped in. Catnip Bender and Feral topped our list. Cheers! read more

Great local neighborhood brewery. Always a fun time here seeing the local community in Kensington.

Biked here on a Saturday, place was busy but not wild. Very dog and family friendly. Bartenders are friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the inside and outside seating as our visit continued. We were two days early for the newly installed bike locks! The beers are varied and cute, often named after feline inspiration. One stuck out- the raspberry wheat beer, which wasn't too fruit forward which I think happens often in fruit beers. This was more subtle, plus the can art was fun! We liked that could you choose your own for a flight. They also offered lots of other drinks and snacks. A food truck was outside but we didn't partake. There's also a beer store with a deli around the corner. If you're a beer snob, check out the store! Lots of local and lovely brews. Decor is cute too, cat centric! read more

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Cool spot. I'll be back for the music. Interesting hard seltzer cocktails. Nice spot in the shopping center for carry out. You can buy from a food truck or bring your own food. Good beer. read more

We ventured to Kensington from DC for our first visit to Babycat and we will 100% be back The beer was amazing and the bartenders were very helpful. They had a food truck outside serving barbecue and someone singing and playing guitar outside. There was plenty of places to sit inside, outside and an elevated deck where kids and pets aren't allowed (everywhere else was kid and dog friendly). Vibes were 10/10 I loved the artwork on the cans and the bathroom wallpaper (you'll have to see for yourself) I can't wait to come back and bring friends and my pups! read more

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Area for the kids to play. Area for people wanting to get away from said kids. Food and drink were great. Everyone had a good time

This is a great new brewery! I went with my wife and dad the night before Thanksgiving and it was quite busy but we managed to grab their very comfortable couch we had trouble getting up from. The staff was all very friendly, especially Madeline. They had four beers and a cider on tap. The beers were good overall and my wife and I shared a flight of the Amber, American IPA, Hazy IPA, and the Witty Kitty. Our favorite was the Hazy IPA followed by the Witty Kitty but the pint of cider from Pub Dog that we got for my dad was wonderful as well. We look forward to returning and trying different beers as some cool new ones were going to be soon released. read more

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I don't drink so this is more about the atmosphere. This brewery is great for get together with friends. The bathrooms are exceptionally clean. My one gripe is the noise level. There literally is no sound absorption so even with no music, you have to constantly scream. I like the fact that they have a food truck option and outdoor seating. The staff are great. You can order and linger and they are on point with picking up glassware. I'd definitely come back. read more

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