Great food, wonderful service, [[HIGHLIGHT]]fun ambience[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], and Darwin is the best bartender in town! Our favorite local spot for brunch, trivia, Sunday football, or weekly specials! read more

Brews and Barrels is a great restaurant. I came to a work lunch sponsored by my boss and we were not disappointed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was very nice. It gives an old rustic vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We went around 12pm on a Tuesday so it wasn't really crowded.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They were showing the world cup so that was really enjoyable to watch with my coworkers.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was great. We all ordered different entrees such as BBQ ribs, lamb chops, margarita pizza, quesadillas, and burgers. I ordered the margarita pizza. It was decent. Nothing to write home about but it was enjoyable. We also ordered the sampler which consists of wings, buffalo shrimp, quesadillas, and eggrolls. The sampler was really delicious. All of the food came out at a good temperature and was flavorful. Considering the restaurant was pretty much empty it took a long time for us to receive our food from the kitchen. There were 6 of us but no one else in the restaurant. Other than that the service was pretty good. Our waiter was very attentive and friendly. If you are in the area I recommend you check them out. Cheers! read more

Brews & Barrels - Sampler: Wings, quesadilla, buffalo shrimp, and egg rolls - American Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This was our first time dining here and we had perfect weather to eat outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I waitress our server was very nice. They were not very familiar with the menu and did not know that mussels existed on the menu. I switched my order to get the muscles and the crab dip. The crab dip was very thick cream cheese. It had a nice flavor, but very heavy and not a lot of crab. It was mixed in very finely. The muscles were nice size and a good portion. The broth was a marinara sauce, which had a nice flavor. I found I had eight unopened muscles in my bowl. It made me question why so many were not opened after being cooked finally my fiancé got the ribeye steak. The vegetables and potatoes were delicious. The steak however, needed a lot of help. It actually tasted like gasoline flame broil, and the flavor was awful. We did not complain, but should have. I'm not sure about coming back. I really like their other establishment grill Marx iin Olney. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you like, live music, they offer that here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Service was painfully slow despite the restaurant being practically empty. The food was mediocre bar food. Brussels sprouts were raw on the inside. Waitress was very nice. Will probably not return read more

It was my husband and I's first time. We had an amazing experience with Darwin our bartender. He made us feel very welcomed and constantly checked in on us to make sure we are okay. He is an amazing bartender and overall chill and down to earth person. We were welcomed the minute we walked in and sat down. Our drinks were amazing and we were so thankful for the service. We got onion rings and they were delicious. We got to meet Sam the owner and he was very kind and welcoming. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We love the ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We are so happy we made this stop and we will be back again. Thank you so much for an amazing first experience. If you're in the area please come check them out and support them. read more

Brews & Barrels - My sangria - American Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

We came here with the family one Sunday evening. The food was good-not great. My Hawaiian Summer Salad was supposed to have feta and it clearly did not. There was a different crumbly cheese but definitely not feta. I was very excited about the new Vegan Menu and the food looked interesting and creative. We had the cauliflower bites. They were tasty but probably too much breading. I would definitely come back and try something else. read more

Great place - very reasonable and tasty.Nice beer and bourbon selection. Delicious bar food.Friendly staff.

Went in about 5 mins ago. The receptionist gave us no eye contact and told us they were booked. For the night. [[HIGHLIGHT]]While there's about 10 more tables in the back, the pictures are from the front of the restaurant[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. On a Tuesday. Does it look packed? Went to Burton's across the street. read more

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I went to this restaurant last week with three others. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was dirty.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The floors were sticky.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The table had a weird finish.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] All four of us thought the food was very mediocre. I discovered that this restaurant is part of the Clarksburg Lodge and Urbana Lodge group. I have had similar bad experiences at those establishments as well. I will not be returning. read more

Came with friends on a weekend and shared the family appetizer platter (wings, egg rolls, shrimp, and quesadilla). I really liked the quesadilla, loaded with chicken and cheese. Also ordered the Hickory burger and it was great. Very juicy, flavorful, and cooked to order. Fries however were just OK. Will definitely be back read more

The greeter was friendly and noted my (not so subtle) hint that it was my companion's birthday. Our server, Nico, was attentive and very friendly. While they didn't have the ribs we'd wanted (bummer), I loved my jambalaya with basmati rice (substitute for the linguini). The manager came over to check in. And... they brought his choice of dessert with a sparkler candle while we all sang. Very fun-- we'll be back! read more

Cannot get a response from management after months of attempts and several emails and visits.

Food is hit or miss. The brisket seemed like undercooked bacon -- not even edible. The tacos are not flavorful. I do love the buffalo chicken flatbread. Don't look for a good mixed drink; stick with beer/wine. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is a fun atmosphere though, esp on Tue nights when there's trivia.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] That's a big draw for lots of people and it's fun! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a popular place in the neighborhood, but not my go-to.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Pros - Ate lunch here on 4/28 around noon. Welcomed when we entered and thanked when we left. Food was fine - no complaints. Cons - [[HIGHLIGHT]]The floor was sticky as we walked to our table.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I think they are using too much chemical when they are mopping at the end of the night, but it gives the impression they might be dirty for the lay person.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It also smelled strongly like the deodorizer tablets that are used in urinals throughout the restaurant. A big turn off[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. I hope ownership corrects these two things because I can see it causing folks not to come back. read more

Bar and Grill located in Kentlands. I came by because they offer Happy Hour from Sunday through Friday, 3:30-6:30 which are great times. I tried 3 appetizers from the Happy Hour menu and they tasted great, portions are reasonable as well. Drink selection is also great as shown in the picture included. Service was good as my waiter was super attentive, never had an issue asking for something. My only complaint is that when I was here they did not play the music loud enough throughout the restaurant so it felt like you could hear everyone's conversations... I'm sure if it's busier it wouldn't be an issue. I will be returning to try other items. read more

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Had a late lunch/early dinner here on a Sunday afternoon. A friend asked for the WNBA finals to be put on a tv and they were so kind and accommodating - they changed one of the TVs By the bar to the game AND changed a tv by our table to the game. Staff was very attentive and friendly. Our waiter refilled my water glass countless times. My bbq grilled chicken sandwich was perfect - not too much bbq sauce. The onion rings were so good I ate them all. The decor fits the theme and the beer menu looks like a lot of great options. What a delightful experience for my first visit to Brews and Barrels. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the ambience![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We went on a Friday and enjoyed fantastic live rock and roll music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server, Jean, was wonderful and added to the experience. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a truly happening place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is incredibly flavorful, and the portions are generous. We ordered a flatbread and the Hickory Farm burger--both were absolutely YUMMILICIOUS! read more

I visited during Happy Hour, but seemed to have ordered from the dinner menu. Sat at the bar and tried the Swedish Meat Balls. It is described as tender meat balls freshly made with ground beef tossed in creamy lemon and thyme sauce. It was okay. I was not a fan of the creamy lemon sauce. I also had a Chocolate Martini - described as having Vanilla vodka, Godiva chocolate liqueur, and Kahlua. This drink is not sweet, but rather strong. I am a fan of Martini's but will have to try a different drink on my next visit. Service was great. 3.5 stars Visited June 2024 read more

Brews & Barrels - Chocolate Martini - June 2024 - American Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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The Taco Tuesday deal is not in the menu, but my friend knew about it. 2 tacos, salad and margarita for $15. We got doubles and totally worth it! It all tasted so good! Servers were wonderful! Can't say that about host staff. 2 girls sat behind the desk and just looked at each other like "who's gonna get up and take them to a table". Wasn't the best first impression. read more

Brews & Barrels - Taco Tuesday deal (chicken taco and Caesar salad) - American Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

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Highly disappointed with my entire experience here. The waiter didn't seem interested in helping us. He kept trying to rush us and it felt like they wanted us to leave as soon as possible. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was barely anyone there for them to be rushing us.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I wasn't even done with dish and they were about to take it away. On top of that, my friends wagu burger was well done when he had asked for medium rare. I felt rushed the entire time. I was even thinking of getting dessert but due to them asking us 6 times if we were ready within a span of 5-10 minutes was ridiculous. I would not come back. read more

Brews & Barrels - Burger - American Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

So, many of you know me as true to the word: if I don't like my experience, I just don't write. If I love the experience, i am all praise. Today, I all praise! Service! Wings! Beer! Win! I am often in the Maryland area, especially Gaithersburg. Stumbled upon Brews and Barrels in the Kentlands! Thank you, Lawd! There were only a few in the place as it was past Lunch and pre Happy. Nice clean decor. We asked for advice on an IPA. Our waitress named Clarissa(?). Asked if I wanted to sample 2 different IPA's. I ended up choosing and ATLAS. It was an excellent choice to go with. My garlic/parm wings. My dining. Partner had the traditional Buffalo. both were amazing crispy, tasty and juicy - DAMN. we hit it big with flavors!!!!! They had REAL blue cheese dressing and the ranch was great too!!!!!!! WIN, WIN, WIN! The WOLVES are happy! Clarissa was such a delight in talking over the beers and the menu. Will surely be back and sample more foods!!!!!! read more

Brews & Barrels - ATLAS IPA ag garlic parm wings - American Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Great food and service from my friend Kyle always a great time, the shrimp is the best in the area and drinks are fantastic as well, love the low key feel this place has. read more

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Came for the breakfast buffet.. it was AMAZING! Huge variety of food and super good! We sat at the bar and Darwin was our bartender.. he was also amazing! He makes the best drinks and is super attentive! read more

Great food and drinks, [[HIGHLIGHT]]nice atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], and fabulous service. Abby made us laugh and was so attentive to our table. Thank you Abby! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Awesome food and vibe![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service is great. Abby was friendly and helpful. Great wings salads and nachos. Drinks are always good. Good selection of beers and cocktails. A neighborhood gem! read more

This is a great local spot for some Bourbons , Beers and hearty food. There are live music at times and the overall atmosphere of the place is inviting and lively. We enjoyed our fried pickles, burger, bourbon flight, beer and tea very much. Everything was delicious. And service was good. Parking is not a concern, ample parking all around in the shopping center. Highly recommend by @WineDinenVacay read more

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Ordered corned beef and cabbage and the beef stew from their St Patrick's Dat menu last Friday. The beef stew was way too salty. They are saltier than the beef stew. Friends said that's typical for the corned beef. I am no expert on the corned beef and cabbage but they are waaaay too salty including the carrots and the cabbage. You couldn't even eat the carrots that's how salty the food was. read more

This place was great! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service, food, and atmosphere were all excellent.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Hickory burger and fries were spot on. Shout out to our server Darwin! read more

I haven't been to any Kentlands restaurants in a while. Went here for a Happy hour meeting with a friend. The restaurant wasn't crowded at 6 pm. A very pleasant hostess, gave us a nice booth by the window. The appetizers tasted good. Service was very friendly. The restaurant got busy by 730. Prices were reasonable. The only reason to remove a star are: 1. With a name that has "Brew" in it's name should present the beer menu with every menu. 2. I got a laminated beer menu on request but the beer on the menu was not available. I would recommend a manageable beer menu. Of course I commend this restaurant for having local craft brews. read more

go for the happy hour beer menu The food is well portioned and comes pretty fast in regards to when you order. i did order at the start of the rush though so it might be that. The service from the waiters was fast, attentive. and polite. The ambiance was great for a work lunch considering it is bright during the afternoon and and a bit dimmer during the night. There is even music from a live band on occasions. the flatbread and the sliders are great and will fill you up if you should have a long night ahead. read more

Went here for brunch this morning and got seated immediately . Decided to order the all American breakfast which came with eggs, toast and bacon/sausage. My friend ordered the chicken and waffles which later we found out they were "out of" so he ordered the same thing as I did. The meals came out and there was no butter on the toast and the scrambled eggs were GOOPY, on both plates. I asked for butter and the server brought out literal liquid butter. Like melted butter in a cup... for my toast. I ended up asking for my eggs more well done and the server said he would bring some out. They came out and they were slightly more well done which were tolerable in texture but one bite of the eggs and I could tell that they were cooked with massive amounts of that liquid butter. I ended up not being able to eat them because they were so awful. Maybe not the best place for brunch if they can't even master scrambled eggs and toast... read more

The juice is not worth the squeeze. I never thought of B&B as a great restaurant, but it was okay and it was at a reasonable price point. However, times have changed, the prices have skyrocketed, and the food is still just so-so. It is hard to justify getting food from B&B when I can walk half a block over and have better food, for the same price, at a dozen other restaurants. Take for example, last night. I ordered fish and chips. Attached is a picture of the three soggy "chicken finger"-sized fish fillets. This entree cost $26! I think B&B is no longer finding the right balance between price and quality. I think I will take my restaurant takeout dollars elsewhere. read more

Brews & Barrels - Fish and Chips - American Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Me and my girls came here for HH yesterday and we were really looking forward to their drinks and food. Unfortunately, we were disappointed with the following: 1. Their HH margarita - it was DISGUSTING. Usually, if it's bad, I'll just suck it up and drink it, but this was horrible and I was unable to even take a sip after tasting it. It tasted like a Long Island iced tea gone bad or just something rotten. The good thing is at least our server was honest with us and told us it was premade (which usually they all are at all bars), but this was a really bad batch. 2. Vegetarian Penne Pasta - bland and uncooked veggies. It looked okay at first but then when you take the first bite, it's like why did I even bother. The veggies (broccoli and carrots) were uncooked, the sauce (or lack of) was bland - no flavor at all, unseasoned - we had to ask for hot sauce/crushed red peppers to add even a little bit of something, 3. Jambalaya - lacked flavor. There was no Cajun flavor whatsoever, as jambalaya should have. It tasted like tomato paste/spaghetti sauce - plain. Only 2 pieces of shrimp in the entire entree. 4. Alcohol tax - 2 of my friends are pregnant and they were charged alcohol tax. Like what in the world?! You know you ****ed up when you charge the pregnant women alcohol tax. He said he would fix it right away but never did. It shouldn't have been added to begin with. Even though the above was unsatisfactory, I will say that our server was very calm, accommodating and patient with us. He always had a smile on his face and never gave us attitude. I can understand the stress to accommodate 10 women asking for certain things at once, and maybe even repeating certain things, but he never once showed that he was over us lol. To be honest, I don't think I'd come back here for HH/dinner. I'll just stick to staying in the bar area and getting beers - no cocktails for me. read more

We have been going here for years now. Recently, they introduced a new menu. The service was excellent, and it was quiet in the dining room.

service, server is excellent. Have had her several times and she's always expedient and pleasant. she's a breath of fresh air. Abby is the best!!!! read more

I ordered the Asian Xing chicken wing appetizer and I really liked it. The wings were hot and juicy, and the sauce had an extra kick to it, which I loved. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very welcoming. I especially loved the live band at the front entrance. The staff were friendly too! I would come back for a chill night out to enjoy food and the company of my friends. read more

Brews & Barrels - Asian Xing chicken wings with ranch - American Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

I went into this restaurant for a holiday lunch with my friends...and right from the start, the hostess, which ended up also being our server, had terrible attitude issues. She evidently did not want to be there, and she didn't get better through our entire time there. The drinks and food were ok...I would give them a 4 or 5, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the atmosphere was nondescript...nothing great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Since this was my first time, and not such a good experience, I will not be going back to this restaurant. read more

Came on a Tuesday while happy hour was still going so decided to make a meal of appetizers. Hubby and I ordered the Brussels sprouts, yum yum shrimp, southwest egg rolls and the bbq chicken flatbread. He also got a new fashioned, I drank soda. He enjoyed his cocktail, I didn't try it so can't say. Of the food probably the weakest entry was the flatbread, it wasn't bad but I think the bbq sauce used was a bit too sharp and dominated the dish a bit too much. I enjoyed the others more - the Brussels were great, well charred, balsamic based dressing with chopped tomatoes and black beans, drizzled with an avocado aioli. The yum yum shrimp were just that, saucy and crunchy and cooked just right. The southwest egg rolls were pretty standard for that dish, but the dipping sauce had a surprising amount of kick for MD. The service was quick and friendly and the ambience more upscale than dive bar, and of course it is located in a newer suburb. Plenty of parking available. They are rumored to have trivia on Tuesday night but I suspect it starts later than we were there as we were out by about 6:30. If you live nearby it is a nice place to get bar food and drinks. read more

The chicken is hard. You used to be so good. What happened? The wraps are horrible and the salads as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bathroom is always broken and today the paper towels didn't even work.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We went on a Thursday evening so it wasn't crowded. We were seated quickly. They have a limited cocktail menu and the margarita was liquor heavy. They were also out of the two flavors I wanted. They had short rib on the menu but didn't have that either. The crab dip did not have lump crab but was very tasty. We enjoyed that very much. We ordered Wagu burgers which were ok. They could have been seasoned more robustly. It didn't come with lettuce and tomato so remember to request all the fixings you want. I will say that their house salad with goat cheese and vinaigrette was delicious! The ambiance is casual and comfortable. The service was adequate. Overall I would go back but there are better places for drinks and food in MoCo. read more

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