We stopped here on a trip up I-81, it's just a couple of miles off the interstate. Cozy bar with brick walls, classic ambiance. The server/bartender greeted us warmly and was friendly and welcoming. We had two great sandwiches (crab cake, and the daily special which was a steak sandwich with blue cheese sauce and banana peppers) and perfectly cooked homemade kettle chips lightly seasoned with Old Bay. Beer list had good variety and even included a craft beer from our hometown in NC, which was mine. Perfect stop for lunch, we'll be back next time we come through Hagerstown! read more

Excellent quick stop lunch in a surprising find in a small quiet town. Excellent salad the spinach salad was so much better than most places and so was the homemade soup. read more

Great food and Lindsey is outstanding waitress. Nice atmosphere. Parking can be a problem but it is worth the time.

I want to give the Broad Axe four stars. I really do. But the quality of the food especially the takeout. is not as consistent as it should be. Three times in a row, medium burgers were rare when I got them home. The Queen won't eat red burgers. So, they're off the list for takeout. Too bad, because when we eat in I can send it back if it's wrong. Alas. read more

Always a go to for me and friends! Not your typical bar food always a step above! Mixed drinks are always top notch and a nice outside seating area!! read more

Absolutely love this place. 1st visit for us just passing through and it was a great pick. Super friendly service, the food was perfect. Definitely be stopping by again when where in town read more

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Service was good and staff was very friendly and helpful. Love local places like this. Great bar food. I had the Rueben and my husband had the chicken sandwich. My Rueben was good along with their old bay chips. My husband said his chicken was so moist and tender. read more

Always a great visit .. I always find something to eat and it's always delicious. They normally have a great selection of beer but often they kick their beers quickly , which is disappointing and it's hard to find out what they have on tap as they don't post it online very often. Wishing they had Untapped! Nevertheless, always worth visiting as the food is glorious in itself and very affordable. read more

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We found this gem downtown and loved it! Little hole in the wall with incredible food and good beer! I had a simple caesar salad with grilled shrimp and it was great while my fiance had one of their sandwiches that was large and tasted awesome! We got a crab dip as an appetizer and it was the best dip I have ever had but very rich and filling. Big enough for several to share! Will be back next time we visit! read more

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I've only been about 2 or 3 times but each times the food has been absolutely excellent. I'd suggest their chicken and waffles because they were honestly some of the best chicken and waffles I've ever had. The staff was super polite and also funny. Definitely going to try and go again in the future! read more

We stopped by after finding it in an internet search. What a fantastic place, its a good thing I don't live nearby. When we walked in we were greeted and told to sit anywhere. The guy behind the bar came right over with menus and a beer menu. 2 minutes later he was back asking about drink orders. One of the party wanted to taste the cider so he brought her a sample when he brought my beer. People made up their minds about food and finished drink decisions. Drinks were back in just a couple minutes and we had a chance to sit and hang out. The place is great, tables were probably closer to 10' than 6, everyone in the place was happy and the place had an all around great feel. The waiters were always right there, but we never felt rushed; which is a real accomplishment, usually you either can't find one or you can't get rid of them, these guys were right on time. Hmm food..... They have a rolling beer list that changes every 48 hours so there should always be something you like. The food menu is great, priced are low, and the food was amazing. We ordered beers.......and fish and chips, the Chesapeake chicken sandwich, shrimp po boy, and a stuffed portabella with a side of Old Bay slaw. (Pics are attached.) The fish and chips was just one piece of fish, but damn, it was a HUGE piece. Fries and chips are homemade, the chips were crispy, and not chain restaurant crispy where there is that soft soggy center, but the entire chip was completely crispy. Chesapeake chicken sandwich was a really big chicken breast that had been fried to crunchy with crab and melted cheese. I had tongive up and toss the roll halfway through because I needed to finish the chicken more than I needed the bread. Po boy was stuffed full and the remulade was just right. The stuffed portabella became my problem when my wife couldn't eat the whole thing and had to give someone the crab and cheese....see my problem. But, being the problem solver I am, I added it to the chicken sandwich and did my best. Dessert was tiramisu. I heard it was good but again I had to compromise so finished my beer instead of moving on to dessert. read more

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Great food, friendly service, great beers. I brought out of towners here and they really enjoyed it - put the Tottenham game on for us too!

Just popped in the Broadaxe. sign said please wait to be seated. Crowded, stood there for 15 minutes, none of the staff acknowledge us. More couples are flooding in when we hear a waitress tell one couple that you have to register at the bar if you want a table! Really? We stood by the Please Wait To Be Seated sign that should have said Register at Bar, especially if their staff aren't going to acknowledge you. By the time we overheard her, we left. Too many couples had gotten in front of us while we stood there unknowing. read more

Great 5 o'clock local bar with exceptional food and a laid back atmosphere. Pick this place.

We have been twice and will keep coming back. We got the crab balls, seafood platter (special) and a sandwich the first time and it was great. Came back and got crab dip, old bay chips, burger and crab cake sandwich. Old bay chips were home made and great. Crab dip came with old bay chips and warm toasted bread. Burger was cooked perfectly medium. Prices are good and food is great read more

I asked if there were onions in the appetizer because I have an adverse reaction to them (uncontrollable vomiting) and I was told no. Unfortunately, the waitress/bartender was wrong and I immediately became ill, ruining my entire evening. The item was removed from my bill but my night out was shot. Thank God my reaction wasn't anaphylaxis! read more

Nice pub on a busy street. Be sure to find safe parking. Nice interior and good menu .The Rachel sandwich and the burger were very good. Good homemade chips too! The service was very good . The local entertainment was interesting. It was fun. read more

Moved up to hagerstown a month or so ago. This place has become my local watering hole. I don't have enough good things to say about it. The staff are nice and kill it, the owner is extremely friendly, the food is priced great and tastes amazing, and they do a lot of live music events. read more

These folks know how to cook & create awesome cocktails too! Parking can be difficult, but worth it. read more

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Stopped by on the way from DC to PA, and we're impressed at the absolutely incredible food. Highly recommend. We had the crab balls (yum) as well as the reuben and the firehouse burger, both of which were perfectly cooked. Staff were super friendly and had helpful suggestions. Great beer selection. read more

We were just passing through when we found this place on Yelp. Took a bit to find but well worth it. Food was delicious and the bar was well stocked. One of the best places we've tried in awhile. Casual atmosphere, great food, great service and great drinks. Will definitely be back when we pass that way again. read more

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It's cool... I love the staff and atmosphere. The food was good but not a lot of healthy choices but not why you would go there in the first place. Upscale dive bar. read more

BAIT & SWITCH!! Waitress gives me wrong bill twice. Even after I reviewed the correct bill, gave card to run balance, then I'm asked to sign a different bill that is more $$ than my own. Come on man! Honest mistake?? Hell no that was bait and switch!! Something was fishy how that went down. read more

Amazing vibes and owner came out and gave us a free round of shots! Burgers and wings are killer and good selection of beers on draft!

Food was good and atmosphere was warm. Staff all seemed to be friendly and like they actually enjoyed their jobs.

The broad axe has amazing food. I have never been disappointed. Definitely check out their specials. Service is always great.

Owner is a drunk who stands next to the bar well the bartenders are overwhelmed. Waited 25 minutes for a drink and 30 extra minutes for 6 wings. Maybe they can handle a Monday night but any other night skip this joint. read more

I met the love of my life here. We had the crab nachos, fried ribs and Bloody Mary's. All were very delicious. We have been back again several times to have the same items as we liked them so much. read more

Perfect bar food. I got the Po Boy and it was perfect..fries are a little eh but overall such a great spot and the service was good, read more

Broad Axe - Bars Near Me - Hagerstown, Maryland

I'll start out by saying we're not from around here and when Broad Axe was recommended to us by a Hagerstown local, we knew we needed to give it a try. Now, I'll admit you might have some trouble finding their parking if you're new to the area like us, but we parked and walked to the restaurant/bar, enjoying the beauty to be found in the Hagerstown buildings. Upon entering Broad Axe we were advised to sit wherever we'd like, and opted for an open table inside. It ended up being the perfect spot for viewing the live jazz band that came in around 8pm. Matty was our server, and he was wonderful! When deciding on an appetizer he highly recommended the shrimp nachos, so we went with his recommendation to try something new. They arrived exactly as Matty described them. Exploding with taste from the finely chopped jalapeño and pineapple, the shrimp covered in old bay, and the perfect amount of cheese. You must try!!! Perfect for 2 to share. Filling while still leaving enough room for dinner. My fiancé ordered the fish tacos (another recommendation by Matty) and I ordered the crab cake burger (can't recall it's name), both of us ordered the fries (after reading raving reviews on yelp). It was all amazing!!! We ate until we both felt sick (not recommended) and still had to order the house dessert after seeing 3 delivered to another table. I NEED the recipe for their peanut butter chocolate pie. It was unlike anything peanut butter and chocolate I've ever had. I recommend sharing a slice as it's very sweet and difficult to eat a whole piece alone, although it's not impossible. 110% will return here if I'm ever in the area again! read more

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A great place for burgers and beer! We felt very welcome and our host, zack? (Tall guy with beard...) was just awesome despite 14 of us rolling in unannounced:-) would not hesitate to go back! read more

I had a Reuben that I waited an hour for, that was decent but not great by any means. I asked for a salad with 2 dressings and checked with the guy to make sure he heard me, he said he did and laughed and I still only got one. The atmosphere wasn't bad, I think it was a Chicago bears bar which I'm cool with. Don't think I'll go back honestly. read more

Excellent food and friendly service! My husband had a burger and I had a reuben. Both were great. Didn't have to wait long, and service was great. Price was more than reasonable. We will definitely be back. read more

Great place! We found it based on Yelp reviews during our stop over on our way to FL. The food was so fresh and delicious, and the server was very nice. Nice, relaxed atmosphere. I highly recommend it! read more

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Omg! This place is amazing. Everything we ordered was fresh and hot on the plate. We order the axe sample and everything on the plate was delicious! I had the caprice chicken. Fresh crab on the chicken! A+++ we were passing thru town and stopped here! Amazing will be back! read more

Server had an attitude as soon as we got there, never came back to let us order drinks or food and just popped water on our table and never came back. Overheard there was an hour wait for food after sitting there for about 15-20 mins so ended up just walking out. Doubt they noticed or cared. Sucks because the reviews were great and they weren't crazy packed. read more

The Axe is a friendly place with an outdoor patio and relatively decent beer selection. They also have a pool table, frequently host live music, and have karaoke on Thursdays. The bartenders--Maria, Becky, and Ashley--are what make it great... They don't put up with any shenanigans, but their mission is to make sure everyone is smiling, laughing, and having a great time. Dollar specials are on Mondays (Coors Light), Wednesdays (Miller Lite), and Thursdays (Yuengling). read more

We stopped at the Broad Axe on a family road trip. Everything was delicious: from the fried pickles to start to the burgers and homemade chips. The salad with chicken was also great. Wish we lived closer, definitely worth eating at. read more

Popped in today as I was downtown. Very friendly bar staff, very prompt & made sure my beer was always full. Had the southern fried pickles as a bar snack. Yummy. They are a great selection of foods & beers on tap. The foods are prepared fresh. Obviously as I could see into the kitchen from my position at the bar. Only small let down down was the music... Irish themed Muzak was playing on loop. Will be back. read more

Mediocre food, took the waitress awhile to get to us, but once we ordered our food, it came quickly. My sandwich had a hair in it ... ewwwww. Probably won't go back. read more