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Guinness Open Gate Brewery

4.2 (1.1k reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Alexa L.

Stopped by on a Sunday and very glad we did. Lots of parking and seating indoors and outdoors. I can see that it's a great spot especially in the summer months. They have board games inside and multiple seating areas. The crabcake sandwich with fries , old bay wings, Bavarian pretzel was so good! The house made ketchup was a hit and complimented the fries well. If I'm ever in the area, these would def be my go to. We also tried the hot chicken and waffle, the breakfast Sammie (the hash brown was. AMAZING!) and of course their beers. Being that it was right off I-95 and route 1, it made it a great stop for people on the road.

Sampler
Mark A.

Such a fun opportunity to enjoy Irish brewed Guinness, local inspired beer and some local/Irish fusion food. Based in a random location in the outskirts of Baltimore, this beer oasis has what you need to feel just a little closer to Ireland. From the fresh Guinness draught to some Irish fusion foods, it has a little something for everyone. Went here on a Saturday and while the tours were full, we were able to enjoy some samplers, pints of Guinness and the quintessential Smith Island Cake with a Guinness infused twist. The cake was delicious and the beer highlights were the Dublin brewed Milk stout and the and the Open Gate Brewed scotch ale. Service at the bar was a bit haphazard and less than Irish standards, but enjoyed it none-the-less. Overall I also found the beers expensive for being at a brewery.

Shepherd's Fries
Sabrina S.

We stopped by for a lunch during St. Patrick's Day weekend, because it just felt on theme. The establishment is beautiful and it seemed they had some seasonal installations to celebrate the holiday as well. Plenty of outdoor fire pits and an area for golf. After climbing up a mountain of stairs we made it to the brewery lol. There was just so much going on inside, some people were there just to drink, others for food, and some just to walk around the factory/store areas. While the facility itself is fairly clean, the bathrooms were funky. I'm going to chalk that up to it also being a bar. Our server went missing on us and if it was for Tony, we wouldn't gotten our food or drinks. Shout out to Tony for taking excellent care of us! The heritage burger was a 5/10. The patties were definitely fresh out the freezer--no taste, and the texture was pretty bad. But the side salad as a 10. Im not sure what kind of vinaigrette was used but it was delicious. I'm not the biggest fan of beer but Tony allowed me to taste the shamrock (ginger and lime?) and beermosa (orange and grapefruit?) which were both pretty good. It's nice to know that they cater to people like myself with more custom drinks. I would have ordered a full size drink if it didn't have the beer-like aftertaste. The friend I came with ordered the shepherds fries which I thought was better than the burger, a solid 7/10. I think this place is exclusively for beer lovers. If you don't love beer, I would skip.

Beef Stew
Candace W.

I really enjoyed my time here. The brewery is more than just a restaurant. It's also a cool event space and an overall nice place to just hang out on a nice day. The space is open and bright with huge windows. The food was also good. I had the beef stew and really liked it. The portions were good. I also had a beer flight, which was a nice way to try a few different flavors. The Baltimore Blonde and the Lime flavored one were my favorites. Our waitress was also super nice and helpful. I definitely plan to return with friends/family!

Soft pretzel
Darren M.

A Modern Guinness Experience Large modern Guinness brewery experience, tons of experimental beers on tap, a small museum, a gift shop, and good food. Communicative service.

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Colleen P.

All of the beer was good. Service was better than i expected and shoutout to David for a great experience. The food was mediocre and we had like 6 different dishes that night. Maybe just the cook that night bc everyone kept telling me how good the food was here. Will def come again. V good gift shop unfortunately maxxed out the cards here bc you need all the cute things. Cute firepit area outside along with an outdoor bar.

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Elena N.

Date: Friday, October 24th, 2025 Time: 2:45 pm Party of: 3 Meal: Lunch Reservation Made Thru: OpenTable earlier that day *Experimental Flight - ABV Varies ($22) *Lager Lover - ABV Varies ($22) *Crab Cake Sandwich ($29) *Bavarian Pretzel ($15) *Rueben Egg Rolls ($13) *Guinness Draught Stout 0 Non-Alcoholic ($8.25) *Fish & Chips ($20) *Guinness Beef Stew ($21) *Tax ($10.58) Last real meal in Maryland! We had driven by this spot quite a few times during our 6 day stay in the area. Decided to finally stop by once we checked out of our hotel. I easily made a rezzie using the OT app. They only offered three flights. The two above and a cocktail one. Since we were at a beer spot, figured we should try the two beer flights. I'm not the biggest beer person, so I preferred the lager one. Lighter beers so easier to drink. Food wise, the fish and chips were delish. The egg rolls were a little too much given the ruben fusion aspect. The stew was a little salty, but a nice big portion. The pretzel was bready chewy comfort. Worth checking out. And easy to made a rezzie last min. REVIEW #3895

Vicky B.

Came here for a tour and had a great experience with our tour guide Jason! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. During the first half of the tour we learned about the production process, the craft beers they make, the history of the building and Guinness marketing in the US. During the second half we enjoyed a tasting. After the tour we went back up to the bar for a beer and oysters, and there was also trivia going on that night. Overall we had a great time and were impressed with everything. We'll definitely come back the next time we're in Baltimore.

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Greg O.

Did the brewery tour with guided tasting. The tour was interesting and the tasting was great. Jason did a great job. Afterwards we went to the bar and tried some additional beers and had oysters. The oysters were great. The variety of beer styles is amazing and all that we tried were good. This is more of a craft beer place than traditional Guinness. They have the well known Draught available but the beer made on site is all craft beer and the brewers are allowed almost complete free reign to brew anything they want if they think it will sell. Really cool concept to have the resources of a major brewery giving their people creative freedom.

Mashed potatoes
Janie F.

Came here because of a West Point student reunion before the Army-Navy game. We ate dinner, and the food took quite a while. You order online, and our food came out in about 20 minutes or more. They delivered most of the Caesar salad but forgot the sauce, so I kept thinking it didn't taste very saucy. My sister's burger still hadn't come out, and when it finally did--about 15 minutes after everyone else's food--they brought my salad sauce too... which explained a lot. That said, the chicken was perfection. My friends got the beef stew and said it was pretty salty but still good. They also ordered the burger and said it was excellent. Unfortunately, the pretzel sauce was terrible. Overall, the food was good, but the staff could be more attentive, like refilling water more often and clearing dirty dishes. It's a nice place with tons of people and plenty of parking, even though it was very busy. Beautiful place by the way!

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Lauren D.

We stopped in here after a trip to the National Aquarium in downtown Baltimore. We weren't sure how the accessibility would be since we had a 3 month old in a stroller, but we had no issues at all! There was plenty of parking and lots of outdoor seating for when the weather gets nice;. Inside, there was a private beer tasting going on on the bottom/basement level. We took the elevator upstairs to the dining area and were able to be seated with the stroller right next to the table and a bit out of the way from the restaurant at or the dining area. The menu had lunch and dinner selections with many repeats for both mealtimes. I had the cheeseburger and thought it was great! They also make their own ketchup which I thought was innovative and tasty. The beer selection was large offering both Guinness selections and local craft beers to try. It was a busy weekend, so they were out of some beers that we wanted to try, but the waitress pointed us to some good options. The would visit her again with any sized group.

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Mary W.

Delicious food. We had Scotch egg (delish) and the cookie flight with beer - I'm not a beer drinker but the cookies were delish and would pair well with the beer if you like beer flavor Service was attentive. We ordered off the app, which was fine and different waiters came by to just check in on us. Very cool ambiance, the outside of the building had great design and the inside had cool brewery vibes.

Crab cake sandwich
Corey R.

I was born and raised in Baltimore and was back in town for the weekend. It had been about 5 years since I'd been home, and this was my first time checking out the Open Gate Guinness Brewery. Really cool spot and huge! There's a full restaurant inside and a beer garden outside. I ate inside since I had my daughter with me. The Baltimore Blonde Ale was my favorite, crisp, light, and just easy to drink. The food was solid too. Being back in Baltimore, I had to go with the crab cake sandwich, and it didn't disappoint. Overall, great atmosphere, good food, good beer, and I left full and happy. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Baltimore!

Pretzel -- mustard was great!

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Food was very good! My husband had the Nashville Chicken and I had beef stew. We both enjoyed our meals.

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Good food and drinks, friendly staff. We need to go again, at least to take the tour and maybe try the tasting room

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Good vibes, nice service, really enjoyed the history of the place. Being able to explore and walk around with my drink was great.

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Is the tap room and restaurant accessible for wheelchairs?

Yes! You can access elevators behind the big staircase that leads into the bldg.

Do they sell any alcohol other than beer?

Just beer

Does the outside patio have heaters?

Yes

Is the beer only being served in plastic cups at the moment or is there an option to get a pint in a glass anywhere at the Brewery?

I was there today, 26 Sept, and it's all glassware. No plastic. So you can drink a proper pint.

Can you get a growler filled at the tap house?

Hi Mike, at the moment we're only filling newly purchased growlers. However, we're selling crowlers (32oz one-way cans) and have a large variety of bottles and cans available for takeaway. Cheers!

Is outdoor seating available during this time?

Yes, there was outdoor seating available, but have not heard whether they have reopened yet. They had picnic type tables with a fire pit.

Is the taproom open for food and tastings/drinks on Sunday afternoons? And if so, is it possible to make a reservation?

Both the tap room and the restaurant are open on Sundays for food but I believe only the restaurant is available for reservations

Does the brown bread contain eggs?

sorry i don know

Is this place open during the week for Happy hour?

Every hour you are there is HAPPY! but sadly I an not aware of any 'Happy Hour' Specials.

Do they also have a full Bar? By full bar I mean everything not just beer?

I didn't see anything other than beers there

I'm asking about the outside seating area only that you see when you first arrive. Is eating and drinking beer allowed in this area?…

Yes it is

I've been to the restaurant and forgot to ask about happy hour in the restaurant or tap room. Does the restaurant or tap room offer happy hour? I don't see a menu or mention of it on the website. Does anyone have a pic of the menu?

Don't think so, but remember you can get little flight glasses of beer for a few bucks. Best way to go as you can sample a bunch of stuff without chugging pints.… Read more

Do they have anything besides beer? Looking for a gluten free option

In the restaurant upstairs but not at the bar/brewery on the middle floor.

Are kids allowed in the taproom?

Yes. I would recommend sitting outside. There are several tables outside the taproom.

Can you get flights at the outdoor bar? And does the taproom have ample seating/outdoor seating connected to it?

There is plenty of room in the tap room plus outside seating

Is there a kids menu at the restaurant?

No, but several of the options I would def describe as kid friendly.

Do you take reservations?

No first come first served. Also, the restaurant is not open on Monday and Tuesdays

Are there TV's in any of the bar areas?

It is not a typical sports bar with TV's everywhere. I don't recall seeing any. The bar over looks the interior of the brewery. If you been to St. James Gate, it is not the same. Although the beer is very good and plentiful. Just bring a designated… Read more

Does the property include a store for beer carry out and/or merchandise purchase?

Yes for both Lots of merch… Read more

Are there any non-beer alcoholic beverages available for my friends that want to come along but can't consume beer due to allergies? Like a guest mead or cider?

I didn't see any cider but there was coke and Diet Coke.

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O'RAVE BURGER - Blend of ground pork & beef, bacon, sauteéd onions, choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, and Sriracha Aioli on a brioche bun
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