I have driven by numerous times and was always curious about the vibe. Easy parking. Conveniently…read moreoff Rt1 I came on a Thurs afternoon..I thought it was gonna be dead...a very mix diverse crowd Couple of Pool tables, place has potential. Bartender Amber is a sweetheart To my surprise they have an Hibachi menu.. I ordered "wings"...Honey Ol Bay....ehh Too fried not enough sauce and Bluecheese tasted like stale hummus. Somebody try something else and make me come back..

Such a fun spot! Amber (girl behind the bar) is always so attentive, kind, helpful, and fast…read moreservice! Perfect place to come to any time of the day.

No reviews? Guess I'll be first! Maybe because it's so fun, they don't want y'all to know about it…read more I won't gatekeep so here you go. Located on the lower level of Dive Bar, this place gives speakeasy! The set up reminds me of Odie's/Perry's in Odenton ##IYKYK On a Friday night it was a nice crowd but not packed. We sat at the bar. There are some tables and booths. There's even a very comfy looking couch near the entrance. There was live music. The guy was really good! The drinks are cheap and well made! For food I ordered the chicken club minus bacon, with a side of fries and it was good. The bartender, Rachel was attentive. The other bartender's name I didn't catch but she was great as well. The parking lot is tight but not terrible!

Great service. Burgers are among the best I've had. A bit expensive but I guess that's what prices…read moreare these days.

Odie's Pub is one of those hidden gems you're happy you found. Speakeasy vibes in Odenton, and…read moreevery time I've been, it's been a great experience. I've gone a few times now and they've been consistent across the board. I've had the wings, fish and chips, and the mac & cheese, and everything has been on point every time. No misses. The food is flavorful, well prepared, and perfect for the laid-back but upscale vibe they have going. And I have to mention my go-to drink: the Espresso Martini. Easily one of the best in the area. Smooth, balanced, and dangerous in the best way. The atmosphere can get a little loud, so I wouldn't recommend for date nights, but if you want to hang with friends, or just grabbing a quality drink and good food, or watch sports, this is your place. If you're in Odenton and haven't been yet, you're missing out.

Speakeasy vibes!…read more Located below Perry's, this place is a true hidden gem. I heard about it from a friend a few months ago and bookmarked it right away. Glad I visited for myself. It's a laid back atmosphere - casual, but if you want to get cute that's fine too. There's a limited food menu. I didn't get any food this time. I really enjoyed the tiramisu espresso martini - I would get it again. There's a good selection of cocktails, beer and wine. There was live music but it wasn't super loud where a conversation was difficult. The employees were very nice and attentive.

This is one of my favorite casual local spots to hangout to meet up with friends for drinks. From…read morePool, darts, Cornhole. There is a variety of things to do. On Thursdays and Saturdays they have Karaoke from 8:30pm -12:30am. Daily Specials. I love the chili and Lemon Pepper Wings. The bartenders (Wendy, Matt, Jane, Heather, Jess, Fee, and Tish) will take good care of you.

This place looks a bit sus but dont be disuaded. Triple Nines has very chill vibes, plenty of solid…read moretables with good prices, and the friendliest crowd I've ever met. The staff made me feel like a regular within five minutes, the drinks were strong, the food was surprisingly good, and the music was on point. What started as let's just check it out turned into we're definitely coming back next weekend.

In the heart of the Merriweather District is the GameOn Columbia location. This location has two…read morebars, and a ton of arcade machines. I remember there was a Dance Dance Revolution machine if I remember correctly and a Guitar Hero arcade machine. This one I believe has the largest selection of games and is possibly the largest location out of the 4 locations GameOn offers. The service, food, and cocktails are great and they provide a nice laid-back experience that makes a great date night or day activity with your family!

This place is chaos in the best possible way…read more Game On in the Merriweather District is basically your inner child with adult money. The arcade selection is legit. Not a couple random machines tucked in a corner, but enough games to keep you busy way longer than you planned. The cocktails? Oh they're gimmicky. Fully. And that's the fun of it. They're colorful, dramatic, a little extra, and totally fit the vibe. If you want a quiet, serious cocktail moment, this isn't that. If you want something playful in your hand while you dominate skee ball, you're in the right spot. Now the food -- this surprised me. The cheesesteak egg rolls are a must. Crispy, cheesy, packed with flavor. Absolutely order them. The buffalo chicken sliders were also a win. Messy in the best way, saucy, juicy, and perfect for grazing between games. What really made it though was the staff. They genuinely look like they're having a good time working there. Not fake smiles. Real energy. That kind of vibe changes everything and makes you want to hang out longer. Game On knows exactly what it is and leans all the way in. Fun first, good food, playful drinks, great energy. We'll be back.

cute spot inside Cambria hotel! such a gem to find. Great for breakfast and nightcap. They have a…read morefireplace that's super cozy and cute for night drinks. Lots of TV to follow up on sports stuff. Food is decent, comp coffee and tea. There's also outdoor seating with great couches to lounge on! I'll be back, this place is too cute to not return

For a hotel bar, good selection of food and service good. Bartender was that and server. Did a…read moregreat job

They have great bands and performers at The Collective Encore on Lake Kittamaqundi in Columbia MD…read more (You might recall Tomato Palace restaurant and then Clyde's Soundry music venue at this location, if that helps you place it.) This was a re-scheduled performance by acoustic roots band Charm City Junction, whose January gig was cancelled by a snow-ice-tornado-storm! Judging from the full house, everybody held on to their January tickets. We were all greatly rewarded. We come for the music, but also for the creative menu, and we arrived early to our assigned-seats so we could have our meal before the music. Their staff is quick, and we also used the QR-code menu to get a head start. We stayed with classics: a salad and a flatbread. The Caesar was fresh and crisp with a fairly-light amount of tangy dressing and fun flat croutons. The non-cube crouton-shape is a surprise that cleverly matches their crunch closer to the crunchiness of the lettuce. The pizza was a clever flavorful shrimp and veggie creation, and we finished every bite. We had a tart craft beer from their varied list and a well-made French-75 from their creative cocktails, which included non-alcohol options, too. Caleb Stine opened, with great acoustic country-music originals, excellent guitar-playing, and his deep sonorous voice. But ask anyone, the most fun song was this one: "Something that can bring us all together. Something I believe in ... I'm eatin' butter, I'm eatin' cheese. I'm eatin' anything I please, No need to tell me the calories ... I'm eatin' butter." A whole song about Butter :-). Hilarious! After a full set by Caleb, the headline quartet Charm City Junction took the stage, showing off masterful skills on fiddle, clawhammer banjo, button accordion and upright bass. They played a really enjoyable mix of traditional roots, bluegrass, and Irish originals, often featuring whichever of the musician who composed a particular song. Some leaned toward band-supported solos, and some were rousing audience-engaging call-and-response, such as Boozy Suzy, from their Duckpin album. They reprised John Prine's "Please Dont Bury Me", from that same album, and played "I Ain't Gonna Work Tomorrow" from their newest album, Salt Box. We learned the traditional Irish "hup!" to shout when a musical phrase is just too great to hold quiet about! Many in the audience were pretty good at that, though i could not really land it. Several of the band members called out family in the audience, in fun friendly engaging real-time conversation that made us feel like family, too :-). We had a great evening! They made this cozy space feel like a backyard bluegrass roots jam. This space has great acoustics and a skilled sound-board. You choose assigned seats when you purchase the tickets to their performances, and i think they have first-come seating as some jams and game night. They offer so much! There's rock bands, R&B bands, pop, jazz, blues, local musicians, candlelight classical performances, sensory-enhancing "dining in the dark" experiences, brunches, a Mother's Day Soul / R&B sing-along, history spoken-word nights, a bookfair with bar, Motown music trivia, regular trivia, and even rentals of their venue. There's plenty of free parking, and a flat path from the parking garage across the street. It's a nice venue.

We went to see a great U2 cover band last Saturday night and very much enjoyed the atmosphere and…read morethe location which is easy to get to. The wait staff was good, the band was great, and everybody was very friendly. My only complaint is that they should not serve a charcuterie board because it was the worst I've ever had in my life. There was some kind of spamlike food, a few crackers, some hot pickles, a few pepperoni and a little bit of prosciutto. Perhaps try adding some olives, some French bread, and some actual real meat versus whatever that unidentifiable food was. Contrarily the chicken wings look very good.

The front bar at Cured is a great spot for a beer, but the real magic is behind the door near the…read morebathrooms. Once you step into the speakeasy in the back, you're in a different era. The whiskey and bourbon selection is the most massive, well-curated collection I've ever seen--it makes a standard liquor store look like a gas station shelf. The bartenders actually know their stuff, too. I It's dark, the jazz is live, and the drinks are lethal. It's the only place in Columbia where I can sit in at the bar or a table and feel like I'm running a bootlegging empire instead of just hiding from the mall traffic.

Beautiful upscale jazz restaurant located with Cured. I recommend dressing nice but it's not…read morerequired. They normally have live jazz, whether it's a band or a single performer. Service is exemplary. Plenty of food options, and some lovely choices. The octopus appetizer is the only thing I wouldn't suggest as it was rubbery and lacked flavor.