Checked out Checkerspot Brewery while I was back in Baltimore for the weekend doing a little brewery hopping. This place was popping. Good crowd, nice atmosphere, and just an all-around good vibe. The inside is really spacious, which I liked, and the bartenders were attentive and made sure we always had a full beer. I had the Bird is the Word, their honey kolsch, and it was excellent. Really smooth, refreshing, and one of those beers I'd definitely order again. If I lived in Baltimore, this would easily be one of my go-to spots. I'm definitely going back next time I'm in town. read more

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What a great brewery!! I loved them in their previous space so I knew I'd love them here. They have a good variety of beers and are always willing to give you a taste or small pours so you can discover your new favorite beer. The best part about this location is the space!! There is so much space. I went one weekend for a private event in the upstairs area but there was still a market being held downstairs, a performer and still open space for people to just wander in and not feel over crowded! They found a gem when they found this location. read more

Overall: beautiful interior, good vibes, tasty beer, super inclusive restrooms, good service, overall incredible place We loved the old location, but this was our first time at the new location and it blew our minds. The vibes were positive all around. The interior was gorgeous. The bathroom set up literally gave me chills. I love seeing people be incredibly thoughtful and inclusive and think outside the box. I enjoyed every beer I tried (mostly sours, IPAs, and a session). We went for a volunteer event with Untapped, so it was also cool to see that they partner with great folks and support organizations like that. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Awesome venue! The beer is delicious and there plenty of room for large parties. Theres also a small menu for food- we got a pizza it was pretty good! Had a great time here, will definitely be coming back! read more

Checkerspot Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Checkerspot Brewery is off the beaten path, but a few blocks away from the stadium where the Ravens play. It is huge, has an elongated bar, plenty of seating, and an upstairs arcade. The service was great and the beer was even better. The BEER: Bella Birra Italian Pils 5.3% ABV... Oh wow! Pils with a hint of lemon, no very crushable. Delicately crafted and delicious Bird is the Word honey Kolsch 5.5% ABV... it is a kolsch. Didn't catch the honey on the 1st sip, but once it got warmer, the flavors were there 395 Rye amber Lager 5.4% ABV... this is a keeper, clean mouth feel, bold layered flavors. A solid, totally crushable, all day beer Barleywine 11% ABV... oh yum, prunes, lemon, a little boozy, but equally delicious They have some food options here. I didn't partake, but there was a reuben, and a hummus platter I might try on my next visit. The beer at Checkerspot is topnotch. read more

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This is a cute spot. Very open and spacious. There is an arcade upstairs with pinball machines. They serve small bites. One of my favorites is the flat bread pizza. The craft beer selection is really good. There is something for everyone. The staff is very friendly. This woman owned local spot is great place to grab a beer and catch up with friends. Also they are dog friendly. read more

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This is one of my favorite breweries in Baltimore. It's a plus that it's woman-owned and dog-friendly. They always seem to be having exciting new events so always keep a lookout on their Facebook page. The beers they have on tap are very diverse and constantly rotating. They are appropriate for almost every palette. If you're unsure, they allow you to try a sample of the beer before actually purchasing it. They have everything from IPAs to lagers with very unique flavor profiles and names. The beers are relatively cheap. They have a second floor for extra seating and a ton of board games. They have a unisex bathroom, which happened to be very clean to my surprise. In regards to food, they do allow you to bring outside food, but they also have a small New Orleans-style food menu as well. I got the Chicken & Andouille Jambalaya ($14) which was good, but the portion was so small for the price you pay. I also got the Spicy Shrimp Remoulade Wrap ($14) which was not as flavorful, but came with chips and a slice of pickle. read more

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my first time here and it was a lovely time. BISM hosted a fundraising event for the blind industries and I had a ball. The beer options were cheap and very tasty. I saw food but didn't get a chance to order due to socializing. The service was quick and friendly. Dog friendly lots of dogs and dog treats around. I would def return. The bathrooms and everywhere were clean and inviting. the space opened up and it was light and air flowed through nicely. I'll be back! read more

Checkerspot Brewing - Bathroom - Cute! - Breweries Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I absolutely loved coming here. It was completely random and I just so happen to pass the restaurant while I was on my way to an event. The event just happened to start late so I stopped in there to just hang out. It's a great spot to relax and listen to some good music. They play such an eclectic mix of music. It was great. They have a bunch of different flavors of beers and for me, a non-beer drinker, I even got a cup of beer and it was delicious. The staff was really helpful with letting me know what beers they have on top, when they do tours of the brewery, and just the overall theme of the restaurant. The bartender helped me decide what beer I might like for somebody who doesn't like the taste of beer and he was spot on. They do have food there, but it's a very limited menu and it's a different type of set up. So it's not a typical restaurant where you go in and you order with a waiter and they deliver your food. It's literally a hole in the wall window that you order from. Even with that though the food was good. It's pretty much typical bar food. I ended up getting pretzel bites with cheese and potato chips and onion dip. I really like that the restaurant allows you to bring your dogs in. They have dog treats in a lot of different areas of the restaurant. It's really nice because they have a huge floor to ceiling window that you can look into and see all of the brewing equipment that they use. They also have some arcade games upstairs. I think my favorite part was that each stall in the bathroom had its own unique theme. Go check this place out for yourself! read more

Checkerspot Brewing - Me next to the taps - Breweries Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

This was my first time coming to the new location. I had been to the other spot they had before a while back but didn't really remember it. This one was easy to locate right off the highway in an industrial area. There was plenty of street parking as well as parking on the side in the lot they share with neighboring businesses. I would assume the other businesses are closed during evening hours since there was so much parking available. The inside was very spacious with plenty of open seating. Came in on a Thursday night that meet a couple of coworkers and it wasn't crowded. They do serve food but the menu is limited. I think all of their beers are brewed in house. Some and great and some are a little weird. They will allow you to have small samples before you order a full sized glass. I say try a few until you find one you like. They have trivia nights and other special events so check out their website. read more

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Great beers and good food! There is a great selection of beers, from stouts to sours, lagers to IPAs. Every beer was made with thought. They have an amazing sour called Sip Happens made with Earl Grey tea and lemon. Even if you don't like sours, you might like this one - it turned many in our group! The food is decent. Not amazing and pretty basic but does what is needed if you're drinking beers. The brewery itself is quite large, but can get loud when it's crowded. We saw a celebration of life, a birthday AND a running group meet up on our visit, which makes me think it's pretty integrated into the community. read more

Checkerspot Brewing - Tasting of the kolsch - Breweries Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

This is absolutely my favorite brewery in South Baltimore, if not all of Maryland. The welcoming atmosphere, the friendly staff and hands down the best beer I've ever had all come together to make it one of my favorite places to be. It's great before a game, on a Sunday afternoon, or after work with friends. They're inclusive and community focused, and have done a ton for the area around the brewery. They also do so much to help worthy causes like BARCS, Second Chance, community cleanup, and Baltimore Compost Collective to name a few. It really is a special place that I'm proud to be a regular! read more

Checkerspot Brewing - Bird is the Word and football. - Breweries Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Checkerspot Brewing is hands-down the most welcoming brewery I have ever been into. From the first step inside, you can feel the difference -- it's not just a brewery, it's a community hub. The energy is inclusive, friendly, fun and relaxed. They treat every customer with genuine care and respect. The space itself is open and flexible, perfect for everything from group outings to solo visits. Families and dogs are not just welcomed but embraced. As for the beer? Outstanding, delicious , creative, and always rotating with something new to try. Whether it's their core brews or one of their collaborations supporting other small businesses and local non profits, they are all amazing! My personal favorites are locally delicious and bella birra! And the location is the perfect place to pregame before a ravens or Orioles game!! read more

A great find in South Baltimore! Two of my favorite beers are Stoop Sesh, an easy drinking session beer packed with flavor and depth for a session and the real treat is Juniperus IPA! Love the arcade games and the pimento cheese is literally the best I had! Do yourself a favor and stop in for some great beers in a fun and relaxing atmosphere! Bonus-easy walk to Camden Yards and M&T Bank stadium ! read more

I had a lovely time checking out this brewery right by the Orioles and Ravens stadium. I have been wanting to check out h the brewery for a while because their beers are sold at the Oriole's Stadium and who doesn't love Baltimorean beer?! When I visited, there was a cute Valentine's Day Market featuring many local businesses. Beyond the shops, I had a great time talk to the bartender and figuring out what beer I should try based on my taste preferences. Overall, I had a relaxing time at the brewery with friends :) The restrooms are clean and organized, I love how the women's restroom is baseball themed! One caveat would be that there is very limited parking, a small parking lot on the property is there but it's not well marked and there are not many clear signs of where to park. But I managed to find parking in the adjacent streets. Con; limited parking not clear signs on where to park read more

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I went to the grand opening of Checkerspot Brewing Co. in Pigtown! This is a female owned brewery so everyone should come out and support this amazing brewery. Beers: With 13 brews to choose from, I went with Sip Happens, the lone sour on the menu. I highly recommend it to people who prefer wine over beer. It doesn't remind me of a traditional beer because this sour has a hint of tea in it. Service: It's the grad opening, so it's really busy. Overall the staff here is friendly. Ambiance: A really cool beer hall. I can see everyone in the neighborhood coming here to hang out before an O's or Ravens game. It's conviently located 3 blocks from M&T stadium. The owner thought of everything, there's a kids area on the second floor to distract the kids while the parents enjoy themselves. There's live music, outdoor seating and local food trucks. read more

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i am very pleased with this spot. I came here and ordered a beer and it was fantastic. The waitress was super understanding that I wasn't super knowledgeable in everything that had to do with beer and took her time to tell me what everything tasted like. I really appreciate that extra step in her customer service. I will be back at this spot soon and I'm so excited to try another flavor of beer. read more

Excellent beer!!! This is a great brewery with cool decor and friendly staff. We loved the beer selection. Would definitely like to try on a weekend. read more

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He could have told me the role before kicking us out. I get that but I was ready to out while my friend washes up... and I would have been ok with that. My head was down for maybe 20 seconds. Then he had the audacity to say we weren't veterans when he knows nothing about me. I will continue writing reviews. He was fast old and extent rose and would not have a clue where' when and how I served. In combat. I was shocked COMBAT VETERANS KICKED OUT. 2 veterans kicked out for Resting my head on the bar for 20 seconds. Was kicked out of the restaurant because I was stretching my neck. I Rested my I had on the bar for 20 seconds. Is this how two combat veterans are treated. I do not drink and nothing matured. We were sumerrly Thrown out. There were 6 people in the entire place. NOT VETERAN FRIENDLY. THIS BAR TENDER NEEDS TO REPRIMANDED OR FIRED. read more

Absolutely fantastic place to grab a beer (or three), meet some locals, and watch a favorite game! The service was top notch and the vibe was chill. Also good place to bring a large group! read more

I give Checkerspot the same number of stars as the number of happy dogs inside just enjoying the company of each other and the humans around them. I think being dog-friendly always improves the atmosphere of a brewery. But on to the food and drink. My only disappointment was that there was just a single dark beer, the Barrel Aged Berar, but I have zero objections to it coming in a 22 oz. bottle. Even better, I had the option of variations finished in either bourbon or rye. My drinking companions were equally satisfied, if not more, with their selections (and for most of those, you have a number of pour options). As for the food - I got the Reuben, and I have to say it was the best Reuben I have had in YEARS. The meat was lean and juicy, and the bread was not greasy at all. Other restaurants and diners should learn from these folks. There's also plenty of outdoor space, including cornhold boards, and plenty of swag inside to enhance your visit(s) here. read more

Checkerspot Brewing - Fantastic Reubens here - Breweries Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I came on a Thursday which meant...Greg's Shi**y Trivia. It was a great time and we played some of the board games while trivia was happening. Loved the selection of beers. The Stoop Sesh and the I'm Adam were my top two. The pickles were so good that I wanted to eat two containers, but chose to take the second one to go. I enjoyed the butterfly shaped pretzels, but the cheese was a very odd consistency (super watery). I also got the veggie flatbread which had pesto and seasonal veggies. I really enjoyed the flavor of the flatbread and would order again. As always, the service is great! read more

Their new location is a lot nicer inside than their old one was. It's very open and spacious so you can spread out. I came here on a Thursday night for trivia with some friends. We got there early and had fun playing some board games before it started. The trivia is set up in the back area with lots of tables and chairs. It was a full crowd the night we went. I'm not the biggest beer fan so I got berry seltzers throughout the night which were light and quite good. My dog also got to join in on the fun and had a great time being with everyone. Trivia night was a blast and I definitely want to come back! read more

Checkerspot Brewing - Inside - Breweries Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

A lot to like about this brewery. It is huge, clean and well lighted for our family visit during a midday Saturday. Upstairs game room (couple dozen stair steps) was terrific for our two toddler grandchildren. After a couple beers each, the seven of us headed out to visit a few more neighborhood breweries. The two brews that I tried were spot on delicious: I am Adam (hazy IPA) and Totality (aged rye barrel imperial stout). All but the game room was HC accessible. Parking was easy. Staff was pleasant. Surprised to see a restroom labeled "urinals". That was it. The room contained a row of urinals and a wash basin. read more

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Here for the yelp event. Great choice of beers, big space and lot of games/pinballs. Amazing service and close to the stadiums for the game day! read more

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One of my favorite breweries to stop at when in Baltimore The brews are solid Love the new space read more

Checkerspot Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Excellent beer and seltzers, fabulous food, very clever and pleasant atmosphere. Couldn't be more impressed! Get the Thai chicken wrap - oh my my. read more

Love the beer, staff, and decor at both the new and old locations. We came to the new location before a sold out Orioles game in August and the new one last weekend before the Ravens game vs. The Seahawks and it was busy both times but still had ample seating. It is conveniently located near M&T Bank Stadium which has plenty of parking that is free when events are not going on. The food is good too but was a bit limited at the new location. Hoping they bring back the butterfly pretzels. read more

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Visited for the first time yesterday and it was wonderful. The beer is really excellent, and while it's a limited food menu, what we had (Tai chicken wrap, Reuben, and quesadilla) were all very good. Will certainly be back. Worth the trip into Baltimore even from western Howard County ! read more

Love the new space!! It's so pretty inside. And family friendly with the games! We came kinda of late so we snagged the last few minutes of the kitchen service. We ate the heck out of the sandwiches and pizza for the kiddo. Love that we got a text when food was ready. Checkerspot is always on point with the beer. So glad we were able to make it. Just wished the skeeball was working. Next time! read more

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Have been to this brewery a couple times and recently went for dog back to school pictures and it was awesome! Our dog loves all the people and attention she was getting. I love all the IPAs and the turkey panini is actually delicious! read more

Checkerspot Brewing - Back to school - Breweries Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Nice new spot to hangout and grab a beer in Baltimore. Right by the horseshoe and stadium. The parking is a bit hit or miss but the location is huge. Big open indoor space, plenty of seating. Kid/family friendly as you'll see plenty of strollers. They have space for games, pinball, skeeball. The bar/beer service is knowledgeable and friendly. The food option is a bit lacking but they do have basic snack to enjoy with your beer. Really like seeing more places like this opening up in Baltimore. Worth a visit to check out. read more

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This is my first time to Checkerspot's new place! Bigger, spacious, same great beers! There is some parking directly around the building and game lots nearby. On an end of December Saturday afternoon, there was no problem getting parking right outside. A wide array of seating options - bar, high top, and low tables with a stage in the corner. Having not been here in awhile, I asked the friendly bartenders for a suggestion and opted for Bird is the Word, Honey Kolsh. Perfect for a light beer drinker like myself. Hubs got Sip Happens Sour, also delish. Can't wait to come back! read more

Just went to Checkerspot with a group and enjoyed the beer and setting. One thing that surprised me is their charging policy for single pint cans to take home. I didn't notice that I was charged the same price for two drafts with tip and for two pint cans which I took home (bartender added a tip without my catching the charge). He asked me if I wanted a bag for the cans so he knew that I wasn't drinking them at Checkerspot. When I called about the charge the Checkerspot employee confirmed that they charge the same for a take-away single pint can as they charge for a draft pint. Lesson learned - buy a four pack of beer rather than single cans to avoid overpaying. Update to my first review - the owner contacted me to let me know that the owners plan to ensure customers understand Checkerspot's pricing policy. The owner was so helpful and offered a refund or a free four pack. Great customer service and responsiveness. read more

Super cool spot! As a largely non-beer drinker, I really liked their Butterfly Effect. Also, big shoutout to their event manager - I came for an outside event where the host no showed and she jumped in ad hoc'd hosting it on the fly. I was really impressed by their staff. read more

This brewery is awesome! Tons of seating, 2 floors, food, and a variety of brews. They don't do flights, but you can do smaller pours. The Fishbasket Pepper Kolsch was surprisingly good. Loved the spicy kick without it being too overpowering. The Juniperous IPA was my favorite of the visit, but honestly, all of their brews were fantastic. Super close to the stadiums and plenty of parking in the lot across the street. They also have a lot of outdoor seating-- looking forward to a warmer weather visit! read more

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This place is so cute! I first heard about Checkerspot Brewing while attending the Baltimore Craft Beer Festival. The owner, Judy, has a PhD in microbiology from Johns Hopkins and started the brewery after brewing beer in her basement. Beyond being impressed with her incredible story, I'm always happy to support a local woman-owned brewery. I tried the "Lady Boss" brew at the festival and was hooked! I finally got a chance to visit the brewery a couple weekends ago and brought along a few pals. I got the Locally Delicious sour which was tart and very fruity! We also ordered some soft pretzels which, to our delight, came in the shape of butterflies. So cute! I'm sure this is a prime spot to be in on game days too since they have a large parking lot across the street. I will definitely be back to try more of the brews and support this amazing business! read more

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Not our cup of tea. Beer was average, lacking variety. Space had lots of flags l, games, big long tables. Would be nice to see more flags and not just the black and yellow checkerspot. Lots of dirt bikes and 4-wheelers screeching past when we decided to sit outside. Food truck option only when we were there. read more

All I can say is when the people behind the scenes are good, everything around them is amazing. Great atmosphere, great staff - Thank you Justin for not giving me a side eye for throwing my sample cup in your tip jar lots of laughs - I had 0 drinks at the time by the way - the tour was fantastic, having gained knowledge about the industry helps this prior non-beer drinker excited and brings the experience to life - up stairs or downstairs doesn't matter - great social place for groups or come on your own - I did and I met and had a great time. Until next time Cheers Kenya The Queen of Wandz Don't forget my motto: "Love Until It Stops Hurting" Let's heal the world, one dang smile at a time... read more

Checkerspot Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Checkerspot is right across the the bridge from my neighborhood (and they're actually moving to my neighborhood sometime soon) and I've been patronizing this place since shortly after they opened. I've been in just for a drink, sometimes for the Home Brew competition, and other times for comedy shows or holiday markets. Each time I'm comforted by the super chill space and the availability of decent beer. I may not always love what's on draught but they have a fridge or two full of canned beers that hold something I'll enjoy. Excited to see how Checkerspot will evolve after their move, can't wait to see the new space! read more