Love this place. Great food great drink. Awesome setting. And the staff is fast and efficient.

Absolutely love Guinness! We stopped by the other for dinner in the Taproom. They have such an extensive drink list, and service was extremely quick. The one downside was that the drinks took awhile to arrive and the food was slightly lukewarm, although delicious. The beef stew is phenomenal and I couldn't get enough of the brown bread. read more

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I made a quick stop because I was craving a Guinness. They have servers but we ended up using the online ordering system to place the order. We had a few draughts and a pretzel as an afternoon snack. What could be better. I've never tried the other food or beers. read more

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A great place to enjoy food and beer outside on a beautiful sunny day! There's tons of tables outside as well as inside. The service was fast and seamless with QR code ordering. The food portions are huge - the nachos could probably feed a family. This time we ordered the old bay chicken tenders and the beer garden burger. They were both delicious and the fries were great too! For beers, we got the apricot & orange ale and a Guinness draught stout. I'm not a huge beer drinker but I appreciate the fruity ones, so the apricot and orange ale was pretty good. Overall, a great place to come for after work hh, or with friends/family! read more

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This brewery is huge! You can't miss them with their gigantic sign on the building. I came here for the first time for trivia with a friend. It was a busy busy Wednesday night. We sat at the bar and I sampled a couple beers to figure out which one I liked. I ended up choosing the Peach & Plum Ale which had a very mild peach flavor and wasn't too bitter for me. Trivia host did a great job and we had a good time playing and just hanging out. Lots of space indoors and outdoors. The service is mediocre here but the vibes are fun. A cool spot for hangouts and of course, trivia! read more

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Great experience! Had a blast with a big crowd of us! Had some of the apps but mainly just went for the Guinness! read more

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If you're a beer lover (or just looking for a cool spot to hang), Guinness Open Gate Brewery is a must. The building itself is stunning--modern, sleek, and massive, but with that classic Guinness charm. And the outdoor space? Huge. Plenty of seating, fire pits, and a laid-back vibe that makes it easy to spend a few hours just hanging out. We grabbed the hummus plate and snagged a spot by a fire outside--perfect for a chill evening. The beer, of course, is top-notch. They have the classics, but also some unique brews you won't find anywhere else, which makes it fun to try something new. Everything felt well thought out, from the service to the setup, and even though it's a big place, it still feels welcoming. Whether you're here for a casual drink, a date night, or just to check it out, it's worth the trip. Good beer, good atmosphere, and plenty of space to spread out. Will definitely be back! read more

Absolutely incredible experience! The tours of the brewery are fun and informative. The restaurant is open and naturally lit. Great space. The food was incredible. The best Irish stew I've ever had. The brown bread brought me back to Ireland . We toured St James Gate in Dublin and this was just as enjoyable. If you're a lover of Guinness and/ or Ireland, you need to get here. Ten minutes outside of Baltimore. read more

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I have been here a few times and had a great experience. This time it was good as well. I thinknThe servers messed up and gave me a free beer. i gave them a nice tip. The food is good. read more

Awesome brewery and friendly staff. We visited to get beers and go enjoy the brewery. We sat inside and it was comfortable. The beers were awesome yiu have to like Guinness here since its all Guinness here no guest taps. Food is solid I got some old bay wings and it was well cooked and had great flavor read more

The ambiance is very chill, I could see it being a fun place to watch sports. You basically order through a QR code, but the food and beer came out very quickly. The sauce they use for the fries is very tasty! And obviously the beers we tried were good too read more

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We decided to take another 7 hour drive to visit Baltimore, and especially Open Gate Brewery. This place is more fun in the summer time, even though we did appreciate it when it was cooler a few months ago. They are a wide array of new beers from what was available a month or so ago, and they were all good. We also tried some more food, which was all very good. The staff is really friendly and attentive too. Overall, this is probably one of my top favorite places in Baltimore. I wish them nothing but success. Also, I really wish their beer was available in other parts of the country. Everyone thinks of Guinness as this bitter stout beer, when Open Gate has done a phenomenal job of creating a variety of beer for every type of palette. One criticism: It is ridiculous how many children are playing in the beer garden, many that arent with adults. This isn't a park, and if kids are present, I shouldnt have to duck frisbees, soccer balls, and from them running into us. There were scores of kids in sports jerseys who probably came here after games, but there were no adults with them. We experienced this on two separate days. Also, why are they checking our IDs if a significant portion of attendees are underaged? read more

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We went here for the 2024 Arts and Drafts festival they had on their grounds over the weekend. The grounds are well maintained and perfect for this function. All the vendors had booths all around the periphery with lots of items from pottery, jewelry, paintings, and lots more. It was truly an art wonderland. Inside the brewery, there were sampling rooms, a huge 4-sided bar, and a restaurant for those who wanted to have something to eat. From what we saw, the food looked really good and to quench your thirst, 18 kinds of beer on tap! It was very busy there. It was a perfect day for this event, and it drew in the crowds. Most of the event goers ended up inside. For the children, they had a room set up to color refrigerator magnets and a yarn craft. This brought out memories of summer camp days. To top it off, they had a jazz band playing on the balcony, nice touch for all to sit back and enjoy. read more

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Signed up for the Brewery Tour and had lunch at the restaurant. Highly recommend this place! The Brewery Experts were beyond informative in their craft and anyone with a passing interest in beer will enjoy their time. Food was great as well! Everything came out great. The pretzels had great texture, sausages were flavorful, and ofc the beer. A must-go if you're in the area read more

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We came by for a guided history tour and loved it. Our tour guide Pip was great! They seemed very knowledgeable and friendly. The tasting at the end was nice. I learned a lot about not only the history of Guinness, but also about beer in general. They have a nice outdoor seating area in addition to plenty of indoor seating. I'd love to stop by again! Its proximity to BWI makes it the perfect stop if your flight is delayed haha... read more

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What a great place to stop when leaving/going to BWI! We stopped in on a Saturday before a flight for lunch and we were pleasantly surprised. We sat inside since it was in the 30s and too cold for outside seating but had no issue getting a table. We started with oysters that were fresh, cold, and delicious. I ordered the crab cake sandwich which was yummy. The fries were so good with the house made ketchup! My husband and I split the wedge salad to start. Love the uniqueness with the scotch egg. Service was also great and liked that we could order with the server or on the app. Can't wait to return! read more

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**DISCLAIMER** I DON'T LIKE BEER! This last visit I made to the Guinness Brewery was my second time there. In my opinion, it's literally FINE. It's a really cool place in and of itself, lots of cool things - there are outside areas, different inside areas, a store section, and some other things. There is a large bar in the middle of the place, which functions as the center of the restaurant portion, which is actually pretty nice. My first visit here was about 18 months ago or so, and I came to meet some long lost work colleagues for lunch. I don't remember exactly what I ordered, but I do know that whatever I had was no longer on the menu on this go around. I also swore they used to have mac and cheese, but I might have been wrong (because it was also not on the menu). Anywho, I came here this most recent time with some current coworkers for trivia night (every Wednesday night at 7p), which was pretty fun to be honest. It was mostly just my friends and I clowning around and having a bite to eat because we are CERTAINLY NOT trivia experts! The service was pretty decent, especially for the place being so busy (again, trivia night - so quite loud and chaotic to be honest). I ordered the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich. Hated it - it was super dry and might have been fried in some old/dirty grease because the meat itself just didn't give that nice freshly-fried vibe. I asked another member of the waitstaff (not our original waiter) if I could get something else, and they were extremely friendly and accommodating, and I switched that sandwich out for a turkey sandwich which was much better. Overall, I like this place and would probably come back to hang out - I just don't particularly care for the food and I don't drink beer, so I definitely am not the target audience! I would DEFINITELY go back for trivia night though! I wish this place was closer to my house because driving an hour to go to a 7p trivia night in the middle of the week is definitely a "probably not" for me. read more

The only Guinness Brewery outside of Ireland... I'm in there like swimwear! Located in Baltimore, this attraction is worth the visit. Come thirsty, come hungry, and come looking for fun... you will not regret this. Offering everything from a wide variety of Guinness, to tasty food items, to a novelty shop... oh yeah, I almost forgot about their in house tours. This is a must see when visiting Baltimore. It makes for great times with indoor and outdoor seating. I bet the summertime is where it's at here. FYI: --When you buy something from their shop you get a free novelty item. --Plenty of parking as they have their own grounds. read more

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When you land at BWI, stop in for a tour, tasting and lunch. There was the right amount of information, tasting and social interaction on the tour. We enjoyed our tour guide (pip? I think.) they were funny and knowledgeable and offered up information from the "other" tour readily and recommendations. The food was better than expected and the space was just incredible and relaxed after a morning of travel. Big open spaces and friendly staff! Great spaces for photos but also just to spend the afternoon. We spent longer than planned there but we had no idea at its uniqueness and what the brewery offered. Happy to recommend! read more

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Stout de Suite Opened in 2017, at the time of our visit, this *was* the only Guinness Brewery in the US, but they've recently opened another location in Chicago since. This gigantic compound serves as a legit brewery, tap room, restaurant, and even as an event space. The bigger issue that I can't figure is we've been traveling to PA via MD for years, and somehow, this place has eluded us--which is kinda crazy because we're both huge fans of Guinness. The Good: *Huge parking lot, so that shouldn't be an issue. *Private event space available to rent *Order and pay thru the website, and they bring the food out to you. *Lots of great experimental beers that can only be had here and may only be available for a limited time. If they happen to have any barrel-aged beers, then definitely give that a try--those are a real treat! *Service was friendly and fast *Tour was fun and informative, and you get a nice tasting at the end. *Huge dog-friendly outdoor space *Great gift shop full of Guinness swag *On our two visits, we sampled quite a bit of their menu, and I gotta be honest, all the dishes were very good to outstanding. The highlights being the Heritage Burger was cooked perfectly and had great flavor; Guinness Beef Stew was excellent and the concomitant brown bread was delicious; Old Bay Wings were crispy and delicious; and both desserts were very rich and chocolatey. Also, make sure you get their barrel-cut fries as they were truly outstanding crispy fries. The Meh: *Two different menus depending on if you're sitting inside or outside. It's not that I care, but it can cause some confusion factor if you like to study up before arriving. *They ID you before entering the compound, but both times, the security people could care less and had that Baltimore charm we're so used to. The Ugly: *When ordering beers/drinks, it requires you to enter your birthday which is fine--but the fucking thing makes you scroll endlessly to get to your year and month. When you're an old fart like myself, it was a waste of five minutes of my life I'm never getting back. TLDR: I officially call this our new "go-to" restaurant whenever we land at BWI from now on. If you're a fan of beer and classic delicious pub fare, then you need to swing-by. read more

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A solid four stars! We went to the tap house for dinner and then took a history tour and tasting. Beer of course was excellent. We tried some of the experimental drafts they had. Food was okay - sandwiches were hot chicken, French dip and crab cake. I thought the crab cake needed more flavor. The brown bread and charcuterie was fine- but the meat on the charcuterie board was not good. Our history tour guide was excellent and the tasting at the end was generous. read more

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This is a must see place when in Ireland. It is a huge brewery, staff was very nice I remember. I was here years ago. We got to taste fresh Guinness and had a tour. Also, we got a pint of very fresh Guinness after our tour. I loved this brewery very much and was excited to go. Ambiance was of course great! read more

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We were on a short trip to Baltimore for a concert. We had planned on getting a meal and going to the water front to walk around, but it was a very windy day and was not forecast to be any less windy all day. We ended up going on a tour and spending most of the afternoon there and had a great time learning about beer and history of Guinness. read more

Had a great time at Guinness, the food was great and the beer is very tasty. The place is huge and bring a credit card. No cash

Yes, I have had Guinness plenty of times. I have had it on the tap, in bottles and even cooked into desserts like cupcakes for example. Each experience has brought different degrees of satisfaction but on an overall scale they were pleasant ones. I felt it was time to reaquaint myself with a couple of their stouts again before generating a review for and I am certainly glad that I did. I tried the usual stout that you normally see, the Guinness Draught. This stout has that good coffee flavor and creaminess. I was surprised and reminded how light bodied it was which I liked as well as it's dark color and smoothness. I also tried the Guinness Original Extra Stout which has the same body, smoothness and flavors as the Draught other than there is a nice dry feature to it. In a way I almost like this one more simply because of that added feature and bringing in an added complexity that is well handled which is definitely something I can appreciate. read more

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Guinness Open Gate Brewery is a fantastic spot to visit, plenty of different rooms and spaces to explore, each with its own vibe. The beers are top quality with lots of interesting options to try, and the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. A great place to spend time with friends and enjoy really good drinks. Highly recommend! read more

Always enjoy Guinness! Wednesday nights are best as that is the Trivia Night. The host Stephen is what makes the trivia and awesome night! Any bar can do trivia but Stephen's personality and challenging but fun questions always make for a great night. read more

In town for UMBC softball vs UMLowell. Saw this place while driving by, figured why not check it out. Now, while it was packed and hard to find a parking spot, I would highly recommend making reservations. We had a wait for 2 of us, 1 hour which went by pretty fast with 2 pints of Guinness. They have more than Guinness on tap which was extremely surprising. When we got our seats, Phil and I ordered the same thing, Banger and Mashed! And it was delicious, asparagus and brown bread. It didn't disappoint! The place is very large with a bar that seats about 30 in a square. Seating around the outside of the bar that spills into the center area. Big merchandise area so if you're looking for something Guinness they have plenty. The outside would be great for a spring, summer or fall day with multiple tents and opportunities for performances. Would we come back? Heck yes albeit this time with a reservation. read more

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The vibe, the food, the drinks, the service, everything was above anything I ever expected. Let me start by saying that I am in no way a Guinness lover but visiting here might have just turned me a little bit. We sat at the bar and service was top notch. I didn't get our server's name but she went above and beyond giving us tastings of the beer to get something that tasted our palette the best. I had a salt and lime beer with a touch of guava puree and it was pure bliss. Their Guinness from the tap was also so smooth and you can really taste the coffee and chocolate notes on it - very unlike what you get at a regular bar. The food was delicious and fresh. We got a basket of parm fries and also their bratwurst and both were delicious. I rave about their bread. It was to die for. We also did a little tour after our drinks and meal. It was really interesting knowing some of the history and also the way they brew their beers. The whole brewery was spacious and lots of seats indoors and out. I would love to go back during a weekend or during one of their events! read more

As a consumer of Guinness, I was excited to hear there is a brewery in Baltimore. So when I was in the area, stopping in was necessary and the visit did not disappoint. Before arriving I did a quick search on their website and saw that they give various tours daily, and they also have a restaurant. After booking a tour (around 20 bucks for an hour or so), I planned my lunch at the restaurant. I arrived early and the restaurant had plenty of space, both indoor and out. I loved that Guinness, famous for their dark stout beer, had a variety of original brews on tap that I could enjoy with my food. While at the bar, the tender knew so much about the beer, I thought my tour had already begun! After eating, and still drinking my beer, I was encouraged to take my unfinished beer for the tour. The tour composed of the history of Guinness, the process of brewing, a tour of a part of their facility, and concluded with sampling of their original beers not available on the market. I finished my visit with the gift shop and was sure to pick up a few things. This place is definitely worth the trip. If I was a local to the area, I could easily find myself frequenting because the beer (and food) was fantastic. read more

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Welcome to Oktoberfest!!!! They have a huge tent with plenty of picnic tables, Astroturf, multiple bars and food options. Check out the dates and times online as you'll wanna check this out before it ends! The Helles bier and the Schwartzbier were my favorite seasonal options. read more

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Love Guinness Open Gate. Have been there probably 10 times from the original food truck days to our most recent visit after our Bike and Beers event. All good weather food or beer. read more

Totally recommend the tour and tastings. Also the bar was great and the food was delicious. We had a cookie flight and the fish dip! Totally would visit again! read more

Haven't been here for a minute but I just happened to be in the neighborhood and was hungry so stopped in on a Saturday afternoon. Looks like they improved the outdoor seating area. It was packed with people so appears they are doing well. Lots of kids outside playing and having a good time. Definitely looks like a family friendly environment. I was able to get a seat in the bar area. They have QR codes for you to order your drinks and meal. You can choose to open a tab or pay as you order. I had the bangers and mash. The sausage wea good and the mashed potatoes were delicious as well. They were covered in a tasty brown gravy. I also had a beer flight with 4 of their experimental brews. I didn't like that you can o Lt get the pre selected beers and can't order the flight of what ever you want. Over all a good time though. read more

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We did the "Little Harp" small pup experience, which was awesome. Education with a side of Irish stew and a Guinness. Then we spent some time in the big tent and visited a number of vendors. It was just an all around fun time - great music, great crowd, great beer. read more

What a beautiful property and awesome concept! Sixty-five acres of Guinness Brewery fun! We came to celebrate a birthday and do a brewery tour. I mean, he likes a good brew, I like a good brew, it was a no brainer, or so we thought. We got there a little early to take some photos and grab our beers prior to our tour. We got to taste a few interesting beers on tap. I can't remember which beer I decided on, but it was absolutely delicious. Kind of fruity, but smooth. I also tasted a beermosa, which was also awesome! He had a dark stout, which he loved. Too bad our buzz was killed by the upcoming tour. We gathered with the others for our tour and that's when the fun went downhill. Our tour was B-O-R-I-N-G! Imagine being in the most boring and uninteresting history class, EVER! This was what this tour consisted of. It lasted an hour too long and I was ever so upset we paid for this torture. It was a lot of standing and we stood outside way too long in the hot sun for me, so I know it was too much for the seniors in our group. At one point, one senior had to go and sit on the steps. Read the room tour guide! The property itself was a good time. Numerous picnic tables with umbrellas lined the outdoor section with music pumping. I believe you can order food outside and drink there too. They have an indoor restaurant and bar, as well as a souvenir shop. The beer is made in the basement of the building. Truly is a lovely property to just hang out and enjoy a few beers. I would absolutely come back and enjoy the plentiful beer selections available and food, but wouldn't even entertain the idea of a tour. As we exited the tour EARLY, a few of the people in our group said, "yeah, we're teachers and we're struggling in this tour." Again, READ THE ROOM TOUR GUIDE!" read more

Our first time here we signed up for a brewery tour and tasting. The tour lasted a little over 30 minutes where we learned a bit about the history of Guinness, why they chose this location, and the brewing/fermentation process. There was a quick tasting afterwards which we tried classic and experimental brews. Afterwards we explored the taproom, gift shop, and outdoor area. Nothing quite beats a Guinness Stout on tap, plus this brewery has plenty of local and experimental brews! Never tried other Guinness beers until we came to the brewery and now the Baltimore Blonde is my second favorite Guinness. The Guinness Stout cake is hands down one of the best cakes I have ever had, definitely recommend trying it! They serve all the classic brewery fare but some have a nice twist to them such as old bay flavored or Guinness Stout infused. Gift shop prices are a bit high for some things but they also sell plenty of beer in the fridge. There is also a large outdoor area with plenty of seating and sometimes they have the food truck open and live events happening. It is also conveniently located right outside of Baltimore and I always try to stop by when going to/from BWI airport. read more

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3 of us last night, first time visitors - great place. Food was delicious and service terrific - really is a neat place to take visitors to Baltimore or for those of us somewhat local (Frederick) it's a place you'll want to return. read more

Finally made it out here. We had a tour (including tasting-recommended) for four at 2:30 on a Saturday. Check-in was easy and would recommend getting here earlier to try some of the offerings. (You are allowed to take your beer with you on tour). Biggest surprise was the variety of Beer that was available. Some of our party was late and got here after the tour started. They were gracious and brought them downstairs to join the tour which was a nice touch. Tour was excellent. A great deal of Guinness history shared (and I won't spoil it by sharing any of the details) and cool that Baltimore is the only place the Blonde is Brewed. Bmore will lose the only Guinness brewery in North America title as a second one is scheduled to open up in Chicago summer 23. Tasting was Blonde, Eldorado, Amber, Prowess (wheat beer) and of course Stout. As usual, it was at the end of the tour and a good time was had by all! They were busy and after the tour we asked about a table for dining and the wait was 30-45 minutes. A good size souvenir shop end the fun is they are constantly changing the brew options with experimental beers that are available via tap only and once they're gone, they're gone. Huge outdoor seating area resembling a Biergarten. Service was upbeat and engaged throughout. Desiree, our tour guide, was amazing and took great care of us! Although not Dublin, unique to Bmore and not to be missed. read more

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Always a good place to bring visitors from out of town. Fantastic outdoor area. Good food and drink. Guinness tour and store a plus.