We just moved to the area and this review is going to relate to restaurants being on limited capacity, etc. That being said, this was still phenomenal. I ordered the fish and chips on the advice of our server, who was an all around awesome guy, and it was delicious!! My sister got the sriracha chicken that was also to die for. This place is great for lunch and I'm sure it'll be great once life gets back to normal. We will definitely be going back there soon. read more

The establishment is very nice. The lighting is good, my only complaint was how cold it was on the inside. The bartender was very engaging and readily gave us advice on what to get on the menu and informed us fully on the specials which was nice we didn't even have to prompt her and ask even after we told her it was our first time here. I would definitely come back here. There is a very vast drink menu for scotches, cocktails, and draft beers. Definitely recommend. read more

Bushwaller's - Draft selection - Pubs Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Best bar in Frederick. Great happy hour selections. Underrated food. Great employees. I recommend to anyone.

Came here for drinks and ended up staying and playing darts. Fun atmosphere, good service, nice atmosphere and overall fun vibe. Will be going back later for the live music! read more

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i've been a long time (8+ years) customer at Bushwallers and, this evening, witnessed a bouncer kick an unconscious man over 10 times in the head this evening while yelling homophobic slurs. I LOVE this bar and will continue to support these bartenders. All of them have been amazing and hospitable the whole way. It's the issue with the security. It's atrocious. read more

Surprisingly tasty grub and brew. First timer here and dropped in to see if the true Irish Pub themed hang out was alive and well. True to concept, Bushy's had the tap brew, bar maid, wenches, dartboards, live music and atmosphere one would expect from old world tavern. Worn bar and stools, with knowledgeable, veteran barmaid running the show, and serving up refreshing, imported, Harp's beer among others. Of course there's Guinness as well as its practically a law among aficionados and big plus, yummy bar food. Fish and chips is winner but the Ruben is filling and to die for. Just the right amount of tang and plenty of corned beef awaits the hungry. The bar back also has top shelf, Blanton's bourbon and the usual Irish favorites by Jamison. Prices are reasonable, service is casually paced and adequate for Frederick. Clientele, is majority locals and street walkers curious what the place looks like inside. Overall, this local hangout, is ideal for unwinding after work or jamming with sweetheart on date night. Come hungry and thirsty and leave with that been in a bar all night feeling depending on how long you stay. Worth the trip and recommended by this local. Thanks and good luck. read more

My husband and I ordered their fish and chips along with the Irish crock and ruben rolls. oh my goodness! everything was delicious especially that fish! we definitely will come back!! a very swift curbside service as well. read more

We came here over the summer with some family. To me the layout was strange and left a lot of open space in the middle in front of the bar area. There were darts to play against the back wall with the bathrooms on the other side if the wall. I had the Shepard's Pie which I thought was pretty good. Overall it has a lot of potential but I believe the interior needs to be redesigned. read more

Bushwaller's is one of our go-tos for drinks in Frederick. It's definitely a better Irish option than Magoo's, which is not authentic whatsoever. The food is decent- the Ruben egg rolls are tasty, and my husband has enjoyed the fish and chips on several occasions. Was not a fan of the beef stew, so I'm a little scared to try any of the other "traditional" dishes. Good selection of draft beers. It can get quite crowded on weekend nights, and they have live music (maybe every night?), but we haven't stayed late enough many times to hear the bands play. Service can be a bit slow, but the servers are very friendly. read more

Bushwallers is hands down my favorite bar in downtown Frederick. The bartenders are attentive and friendly, especially Brandon! My favorite night to visit is Tuesday when they have karaoke from 9 pm until midnight. They also usually have live bands every weekend, however there is always at least a $5 cover charge. Visit their website to check out daily drink specials and what live music will be performing on the night you plan to go. Overall an awesome atmosphere! read more

Really great pub, excellent food and service. I had the reuben burger, and recommend it entirely. The only problem I had was that there was too much food served, which isn't really a problem at all. Excellent place. read more

Been my home away from home for many years now. Great food, excellent staff, and friends who are more like family. Bushwaller's has been doing a remarkable job during this COVID-19 crisis under the direction of their fearless leader, the Matron of the Pub. Adding new menu items to their already stellar selection. Staffing local out-of-work restaurant workers. Coming up with creative ways to serve Frederick. Bushwaller's embodies the spirit of Downtown Frederick so perfectly. I can't say enough good things. read more

Bushwaller's was a good choice and a welcome break from the $8 beers in The District. Five Irish beers were $3 each (Smithwicks, Guinness, some cider...), and Natty Bo (I learned that is how you say it) was even less. That is beer. The food was also good, reasonably priced, and large in size. Several sandwiches could have used more flavor, even just a bit of salt or butter. They were a bit bland, but the upshot is that each one has something like a pound of meat on it. I would recommend a sandwich or burger over the Irish Nachos. Generally, I feel that nachos are a good choice anywhere, as they're usually gigantic and contain multitudes, but these were a little disappointing. For a similar cost, get a reuben sandwich. My companion's reuben was outstanding and truly packed with meat. Holy meat. If you're into darts, they have that too. A second beer is in order, as they are so reasonably priced. Three, if it's happy hour. I will reiterate that in an age of craft beer dominance, National Bohemian can stand up to the best of them. read more

If you are looking for somewhere to read your library book and have a beer, this is the place for you. My friends and I went on a Saturday around 5 and after a couple of rounds of drinks and lots of food, we were told to keep our volume down while playing darts because an elderly couple couldn't hear themselves. We weren't being offensive or cursing, just too loud. At a bar. On a Saturday. read more

Always feels like home! Bartenders and staff treat you like family, and they have amazing food and drink. All for a great price. I will always be a regular at Bushwallers! read more

Never disappoints! Came in kinda late and craved something that was not on the late menu and the awesome bar tender said "lemme see what I can do for you." And you better believe it, they delivered the goods from the kitchen for me and it hit the spot. She also recommended a great IPA. Would recommend to anyone. Thanks Bushwaller's!! read more

I met the love of my life in this bar. Our eyes locked, it was love at first sight. Now, upon planning the wedding, we decided what better place to grab and beer and gush over plans, than the place it all started. I'm a huge fan of restaurant.com and religiously buy coupons to all my favorite places. The first time I was there, googly-eyed perhaps the staff didn't phase me. Not only was my coupon rudely rejected by the OWNER, who was not a pleasant woman to deal with, but the Smithwicks was flat, and we received flak and hesitation when asking for the keg to be checked. Irish bar, Irish beer. Fail, fail. Considering my last name to-be is McGeorge I feel like it's all the validation I need. We wont' be having our rehearsal dinner there. We won't be back at all. Such a shame to have to toss sentimental value over customer service and fresh beer. read more

I was impressed. My husband and I have been meaning to go to Bushwaller's for months now since we first saw it. My husband has an affinity for Irish pubs for two main reasons: 1. Comfort Food, 2. Guinness. Obviously, Bushwaller's has both of these. The menu isn't long or varied, but if you're looking for classics like pot roast, shepherds pie, corned beef or bangers and mash, this is your place. When you first walk in you may be disappointed that the "dining area" is synonymous with a large room with a bar on one side and two rows of tables on the other. But, the bar is long and has plenty of stools and the lighting, live music, beer, and food make up for the lack of a cozy or semi-private space. Obviously, Guinness is in abundance at this Irish pub (it says on the beer list, we love Guinness, Guinness, and Guinness), but if you're a silly girl like me, they also have a few other lighter options on tap (like Blue Moon). For an appetizer we ordered the crab dip. It was a bit pricey in my opinion ($11) and while the presentation of the dip in the bread bowl was nice, the only thing to dip with was crackers in their plastic wrappings. I'd rather have slices of bread, or maybe unwrapped crackers. The dip itself was very very creamy - almost too much so - but it didn't stop me from eating way too much of it. I ordered the pot roast. ($11) It came out with a huge piling of mashed potatoes and three huge slices of pot roast topped with thick brown gravy. It immediately passed the fork test (the moment my fork touched the meat it melted off!) and it was well seasoned. The taste/seasoning was a little different than I'm used to with pot roast, but it was a good and interesting different. My husband ordered the shepherd's pie ($11). It also came out in a bread bowl. He had plenty to eat and was pleasantly surprised with the amount of beef. His only complaint was that it was a little drier than he likes. All in all, we will definitely be returning to Bushwaller's. After we finished eating an Irish duo showed up and we smiled as the whole pub clapped along and shouted, knowing all the songs and enjoying every moment. read more

This place gets packed, but the bartenders always know your name. Bushy's was renovated a couple of years ago and there is no longer smoking indoors in Maryland. Both of these are huge upgrades. In addition every US National soccer game is shown and beer is served. I remember during the world cup I was having a beer with my breakfast and watching the game with the rest of the soccer nuts in Frederick. read more

I went in for a quick snack with my husband. We had the Reuben egg rolls and the Irish nachos. They were both excellent! Service was great. It's a beautiful bar/restaurant. I can't wait to go back and try other menu items. read more

Now that I've been here, I would go back if I were in the mood to sit at the bar and make my way through their awesome draft beer selection...if I were also in the mood to possibly have to witness folks shoving their tongues down each other's throats, a big college crowd, and the associative lot. Sometimes a dude can be down for that kind of lot. When I went last Saturday, I was nowhere near in the mood for that lot. I arrived early for a friend's bday, and we were sat at a table. This was before the scene changed from local older patrons, to the college/sucking-face crowd. So I figured that was the crowd we'd be in throughout the night. Also, the menu is printed up to look like a real restaurant menu; not a list of nuked bar food. And the prices are sure right up there with the Irish Pubs I frequent in NYC. Since I was being charged higher prices than I'd ever expect for sub-par bar fare, I didn't expect sub-par bar fare. Alas, no no, kind Sir. You guessed incorrectly. Our server, while a nice chap who really meant well, just never got it together. I had to ask for water three times. I finally got one 30 minutes after sitting, 20 minutes after the bday girl received her water (glad she was taken care of, though), and 10 minutes after finally getting my KilKenny, which was poured to literally have 1/3 of the glass filled with head. I ordered Scott Eggs and the Clam and Corn Chowder as my entree. Server dude came back to say they ran out of the chowder. So I just got the Scotch Eggs....which we brought out as if they were an appetizer, a good 10 minutes before everyone else's food arrived. They were obviously pre-made and nuked. The yolk was congealed. Yet, somehow, all of it still room temperature, if not a bit on the cold side. The meat filling was just off in color. I really wasn't sure if eating it would make me ill. I had to struggle through one egg, and just left the other to be cleared (ironically, I was the first to stop eating, and the last to have my plate cleared). The fish and chips are pretty astounding, comparatively. Huge full fillet, breaded and fried whole. The oil needed changing. But the fish was flaky and tasted decent. Nice portion of chips, and they have malt vinegar. Surprisingly, the chicken tenders looked hand breaded, and the bday gal was very happy with them. Awesome :-) The bday bro-in-law seemed to go to town on his crabcake sammy. But the bday sis didn't even make it half way through her linguine, which was too salty to finish (everyone who tasted the dish agreed). Everyone agreed that they are seriously parsley heavy when it comes to "dressing" the plates. We did receive a "sorry....crazy night..." half-apology/acknowledgement from Server Dude. But I really couldn't get out of there quickly enough. All that said, while I cannot fathom recommending this joint for anything I'd call dining, I think it would be hopin' spot for college co-eds, and anyone who has an appreciation for a good draft selection and an empty bar stool. read more

Just exploring Downtown and came across this place. It was an unexpected surprise. The food was so good. We like dives and this place fit the bill. read more

Bushwaller's - Pubs Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Go drink in a basement! Yeah! That's fun! But seriously, it is. There isn't much on tap here, but it'll make you feel scandalous. You can sip your drink incognito below the slimey streets of Frederick as you perfect your indecent plans for the rest of the evening. Enjoy. read more

I'll admit, I love this place. They can get uber busy, and be prepared for drunken folks all around you at odd hours of the afternoon, but overall this has been a solid choice nine times out of ten. The food is delightful bar fare, just the right mix of artery-clogging with "oh, I can pretend that's a salad." Notable items on the menu include their Reuben burger and bacon cheese fries, oysters, fish and chips, and (traditional) Reuben. Their beer selection is startlingly excellent, given the "Irish bar" feel of the place. Several breweries have tap takeover nights with them that are worth the trip. Overall, this is a solid local bar, worth a visit from anyone living in MD. read more

Bushwaller's - The Bushwaller's Reuben burger, with bacon cheese fries. I apparently made no New Year's resolutions. - Pubs Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Definately as Kelly F says "a dive" but don't let that make you think you won't have a GREAT time!

Bar scene if your over 30 flip this one the birdie, as in bypby, baby. Fredrick this time of year is so seasonal in a good-way, carages and white lights adorn the historic district. Who knew New York Ave., and Florida atmosphere was available in Frederick? Bushwallers; I went to see the band; I was really shocked by the Metro-Sexual, males who were more Queens then guys. Kenneth Cole jackets in Navy,cell phones tethered like pacifiers all the dudes. Attention spans are micro- short here, texting boy and girl friends, and gossiping rules in the virtual reality cloud. Reality real time does not exist, their is no present just the next upcoming gig, conquest,buy or deferment. Made a run up here to check out Soul Gravity. The bar tenders well,sad really,or they attend to the aggressive drunk crowd.I've been in a better bars; such as Biker bars, in Daytona,Fort Lauderdale. Seriously, it must be hard to work here; dealing with so many temperamental yin, and bitchy yang. $3 if they have a band, free cover other times. Getting a rum and coffee was a chore for the poor guy,pout,sigh, beer dudes, but after the kitchen closed, I have to say the bartender did go to the kitchen and get me some crackers. With the sigh.. Chicks in sweaters, dance in 103 degree heat,with leather coats, and boots on. Brain fry, what do they teach in college these days? Oh went across the street for pizza, and the very attractive girls in front of me;have to play smart and clever aggressively hit on the metro sexual guys." I will take one of those to go too." At which point, hottie dude says he can't eat any more pizza he has to keep his summer form. Must be that time of the month, you know if you are to stay chiseled,on a low fat diet, testosterone is not made in your gut for hooking up. Not to night....Gosh keeping chiseled,starving yourself is so cool, you can see all your own abs. Who needs anyone else? Lost in the mirror. read more

Bushwaller's - November 19th 9-1:30 - Pubs Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

On a scale from 1-10, I give this a 4. The food was typical greasy bar food. The place smelled like cigarette smoke and the crowd was mediocre at best. I'm sure there are better places around read more

Wife and I bough a Groupon type deal for Bushwaller's so we thought we would give it a shot... Man, we are happy we did. Fantastic food, great server, good beer. It is a bar for the most part, so keep that in mind if you aren't up for it. We went at 6pm on a Wednesday evening and it was great. Locals take their spot at the bar. Plenty of tables to sit. We will be back for sure. FYI - I had the tuna steak...greatness. read more

Somehow forgot that Bushwallers was in Frederick, even though I used to go a lot 20 years ago. It hasn't changed a bit! So many good beers on tap, and at $5 a pint, it's pretty reasonable. The food was pretty darned amazing! Hubby had scotch eggs which were delicious. The brie en croute was just "eh", but that was the only semi-fail. We had onion soup that was every bit as delicious as any I have ever had. I figured I was too full for a real meal, so I just ordered fries, which I then doused with some of the gravy from hubby's Guinness stew. Sublime! That stew - there are not enough words to describe how good it was! I make a darned good beef stew, but this blew the socks off of mine. The soda bread that came with it was outstanding too. The bartender/waiter (it was not crowded) said that the pot roast is amazing too. I am already planning to save room for the shepherds pie next time. I feel so dumb for looking all over from Kentucky to Canada for the best Irish pub, when there is one in my own backyard that is as good as any! Bill came to around $70 for 2 apps, 2 soups, 1 side and one main - plus 3 draft beers. (I drink water). And this was a lot of food. A frugal couple could easily walk out of there for $35 for a nice dinner. read more

Went with a group of friends, I ordered a Basil Hayden's and as soon as my boyfriend handed it to me I said that's not what I ordered. He asked if it was Basil, the bartender pulled the bottle out to show us so I took it but after one sip I said again it can't be Basil. I had two other bourbon drinkers a take a sip and all of them agreed. Way to fill your bottles with cheap shit Bushwaller's! read more

Popped in for lunch on a school day. Sat a table and soon as we had ourselves situated our server was right there welcoming us and handing us the beer and food menus. We started with a round of beers and by the time we got those, we were ready to order our food. The food was very tasty and best part was the fresh cut fries. It was a full on enjoyable dinning experience. read more

Bushwaller's - The lighting. - Pubs Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

The best thing to happen to me and my date last night was that Magoo's was closed. We were planning to head there, as we were told it is 'the' Irish pub in Frederick (I'm new here), but was concerned about all the Yelp reviews commenting on a grouchy owner. When I go to an Irish pub, I expect a certain amount of sass from the folks that work there, but what I was reading sounded like sass with a side of 'tude. So, when we showed up at 9 and it was closed, we rounded the corner to find Bushwaller's with the lights on. BONUS FOR US!! Late night bar in a town that rolls up its sidewalks at 10? Check. Magner's on tap, and they know how to make an Irish snakebite (I really hate that I have to make that distinction, but welcome to Irish dining in the 21st century)? Check. Scotch eggs on the late night menu?! I am home... We ordered a few plates figuring that the late night menu would be slightly smaller dishes than the regular entrees. WRONG! The fish n chips were full size and when I say full size, I'm talkin' half a fish! The Irish nachos were also fantastic - FAT cut fried potatoes, sprinkled heavy with red onion, bacon, cheese and drizzled with sour cream. Had I known, I would have stopped there, but, well, I was excited, what can I say. The scotch eggs were perfectly cooked and where I thought I was going to want HP, found a yummy horseradishy mustard sauce instead that was the perfect complement to cut the salt and fat. And now I have a fridge full of leftovers! I almost forgot to mention - live Irish music at 9pm on a Sunday! He was just loud enough to be entertaining without requiring speaking louder to be heard. Yay for the right Irish pub being open!! read more

Aim for Amber to be your bartender. She's the best. I used to be a Bushwaller's regular when I lived in Frederick. When I think of a classic "bar," I now think of Bushwaller's. They have a lot of beers on tap, not so many that it's a place characterized by its beer list, but enough that you never need to worry about a lack of good choices to suit your mood. Plus, Natty Bo on tap, so get yours. Bushwaller's keeps a variety on promotions to keep it a worthwhile destination most nights through the week. Different beer-specials, frequent live musical guests, and a crew of regulars make it one of the only bars in Frederick that you can reliably enjoy on a weeknight. read more

I love this place. A good bar, with karaoke on Tuesdays and amazing bartenders all the time. Tony and Eric have been awesome every single time I've been in--three times so far, and they know what I like and dislike. I like to talk with them during karaoke breaks. I don't always sing, but I do like to listen, and they run the bar like the very best professionals. They don't ignore the single patrons for the big groups, which I appreciate--I'm usually alone, so getting prompt and friendly service is something I really, truly appreciate! Brian Mo, the karaoke DJ, has a very nice selection of songs to choose from, and is friendly and fun. You can request songs he doesn't have in his library through the app and the site that he/Bushwaller's provides. read more

We really enjoyed the food and the beer! I had the Reuben and my wife had the Dublin Hot Pot. Talk about delicious! I recommend this place to anyone that enjoys a nice place to eat, drink and relax. Our waitress Erin was so awesome! Even though the bar was packed, she was fast with everything and very attentive. Thanks Erin!!!! Y'all ROCK!!!! read more

Can't ever go wrong when eating at this restaurant. We frequent this place often, and never had a bad meal. This time we tried a burger with fried egg, which my husband got. The beef was fresh and the patty was freshly made. I decided to go out of my comfort zone and try something new, The Irish BLT....Who knew Irish soda bread would add so much flavor to my Irish bacon, lettuce, tomato sandwich. Will I try again, yes! Fries come with everything and cooked to perfection. If you want a delicious chilli....come here! read more

Delicious home made food, and super staff - total treat! Crab-corn soup and sweet potato-black bean burger delicious, and kids meals available too. read more

What looks like a bar from the outside is actually a full-service restaurant with surprisingly excellent food. Bangers/Mash was really good, and the crab dip really exceeded expectations. They fill the crab dip's bread bowl to the fullest -- you won't be disappointed on the portion size! There are only a few tables in the restaurant, so it doesn't seem like the waitresses could ever have more than four or five tables at a time. That said, our waitress seemed a bit overwhelmed. Refills didn't exist, and she didn't offer to get another beer (missed a sale!). That's a pretty minor complaint, but refills are important to a dining experience. Waitress was courteous and timely, she was just a bit busy. I'll absolutely revisit this place. read more

Bushwallers, an Irish bar, is a cornerstone of Downtown Frederick's night life scene. It's a casual joint, but not a dive. They have a lot of beers to choose from and the best selection of whiskeys for many miles around. When it isn't crowded, you can play darts and chat with friendly bartenders. The pub grub isn't bad, but I prefer Bushwallers on Friday or Saturday night because I can depend on them to have a terrific party band rocking out while good looking people bounce and sway. If I had to summarize Bushwallers in one phrase I would choose: Consistently fun. read more

This is a bit of a dive bar but pretty cool. our bartender was a nice lady who was very helpful and always kept everyone drink full. The food was decent, but not the best i ever tasted. my friend had "the Rachel" sandwich and said it was good but the calamari was just ok! My friends also enjoyed the wonderful Beer. The crowd was mixed with young and old and was a fun time i would mind going back to play darts! UPDATE! the food made me ill for 4 days. thanks so much for that! read more