Really tasty beers. Very good pub fare. Every beer I had was excellent. Czech pilsner and blonde ale were my favourite. Kangaroo chilli was very tasty and everything else we ordered as well. Where else can you drink clean lagers and pilsners, all gluten reduced with Australian hops? Very unique. Walking distance from Camden yard and M&T bank stadiums. read more

See all

Do you like fresh beer and the Baltimore Orioles, you will like M8. Came to meet my sister before a O's game here. I had a coupon for buy one get one free drinks that was about to expire. It was a great way to get me in the door. It's located right across the bridge from the stadium so it's a good pregame spot for an Orioles game or a Ravens game. You can also pay to park there on game days. It was $20 for a Orioles game day. Not sure what the Ravens game day prices though. Interior is rather spacious with a large outdoor area. It was a little bit chilly on this day, so no one was sitting outside. The bar was pretty large as well. Everything inside was Maryland themed. They do have food to go along with all of the beers that they have on top. You can go right up to the bar to order your drinks and food. I can't remember the beers that I had but both were IPAs. They were good. I was a little bit hungry so I ordered some fries as well as a sausage roll. The fries were good. The sausage roll was way too greasy. Definitely would never order that sausage roll again. It had a good flavor, but I couldn't get past the grease that was dripping off. I will have to say that the service was very good here. Everyone was friendly and accommodating. read more

See all

Stopped by for an afternoon drink. The pub food menu looked good, we just weren't hungry. Friendly staff, dog friendly. Some outside seating but not much to look at. Inside has plenty of seating, TVs and music playing. Next time, I'll try the food and review again. read more

M8 Beer - Breweries Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

See all

TLDR: Great beer, unique food options, friendly service, and an ideal hangout spot for Ravens fans and post-work drinks. M8 Beer in Federal Hill was a pleasant surprise for a casual Friday lunch. Tucked beneath the I-95 overpass near M&T Bank Stadium's Lot H, this brewery has a sprawling indoor-outdoor layout that makes it an absolute must for tailgates, Sunday fundays, or after-work beers. The space feels clean, modern, and recently renovated, with TVs lining the entire bar area and plenty of seating both inside and out on the patio. The brewing operation is clearly a point of pride, with a full tank room on display in the back of the taproom. I ordered a Czechmate Czech pilsner and their Oktoberfest bier, and both were crisp, refreshing, and well balanced. They paired perfectly with the cool fall weather and my lunch choice, the kangaroo chili. The menu has all the usual bar staples but has in some fun nods to the owner's Australian roots (M8 beer, get it?). The chili was excellent, hearty, and flavorful. The kangaroo itself was surprisingly approachable, similar to ground beef in taste but with its own pleasant texture. The bartenders were friendly, attentive, and happy to walk through the tap list and make recommendations. I also learned they've recently begun distilling their own spirits, which means there's a cocktail menu I now have an excuse to return for. Between the atmosphere, the quality of the beer, the unique food options, and the unbeatable location for Ravens fans, M8 Beer is absolutely worth a stop. I'll be back soon, next time with a few friends in tow and a cocktail in hand. read more

M8 Beer - Breweries Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Really enjoyed this establishment. Not too far from the stadium, just have to walk over the bridge. Good food. And they work well under pressure for large crowds on game day. read more

See all

I really enjoy the variety of beers at M8. they have some unique Australian-inspired beers. They also have seltzer, wine, and non-alcoholic options as well. I tried their brussels sprouts ($9), which are flash fried and topped with pickled onions. It was sweet from the honey and had good flavor, but it was drenched in oil which made the brussels sprouts, lose their crispiness. The service was good. You order your drinks and food at the bar and they'll bring the food to you. I did notice that a lot of the beers on tap had a lot of foam coming out. I tried their homemade seltzer, which you can add a flavor to. My favorite was the mango seltzer. They also have a private parking lot under the bridge across the street and they are dog friendly! read more

See all

Really Really good Australian style beers here! The kind that goes down easy, and you can easily drink too much of. I quickly got in the mood to box a kangaroo All the food is basic and delicious, reasonably priced, and comes out fast!! read more

M8 Beer - Breweries Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

M8 surprised me in a good way. The venue has 2 levels, and parking across the street, under the expressway. Didn't get to the 2nd floor because I was having too much fun on the first floor. The beer is on another level here at M8. It was exceptional. I cam say of the many beers and experiences I have had in Baltimore, this was one if the best. M8 has superior beer in a humble package. There is food here as well, and I didn't have any, but my cousin whi was with me said the chicken parm sandwich was awesome. The BEER: Czech Mate... Czech pils 5.4% ABV... s7ch a smooth, well balanced pilsner, quite impressed by the delicate delishesness of this well crafted beer Slim Dysty... Hazy IPA 5.8% ABV... not my favorite flavor profile for a hazy, but with that being said, this is an all day crushable IPA Decimator... doppelbock 8.1% ABV... well made, clean flavors in this exceptional doppelbock. This is deceptively smooth for a high ABV beer. So very good. Hammerhead hefeweizen 4.9% ABV... perfectly brewed hefe more clove than banana with a slight hint of lemon Baltimore is known for great craft beer and M8 is not the exception, but the rule. There are some great things happening here and if you are near M&T stadium in Baltimore and you love craft beer, this should be high on your list. Exceptional beer here. read more

See all

A unique spot with a decent selection - and conveniently located across the street from the wedding we were attending in Baltimore. Actually a pretty solid sour I had here that I would get again for sure. Sporty yet modern vibe with some really cool apparel/merch too! read more

M8 Beer - Breweries Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Attentive bar tenders , spacious dining area with plenty of seats both downstairs and upstairs, great Variety of beers. Great vibe and space for events. read more

Great food and a couple beers I really like. Only complaint is the layout feels more like a restaurant than a hangout bar. Would be cool if they had darts or a pool table or something. read more

M8 Beer - Espresso martini. Look at that bean line - Breweries Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Very friendly service! Convertible and informative, not pushy. Enjoyed two tasty pints: the west coast style and a Pilsner. PLENTY of parking (esp. for my lime scooter) which got me here in about 8-10 mins fr the inner harbor. read more

On the site of the old Checkerspot location is a brand new cleverly baked Australian themed brewery called M8. My wife and I are obsessed with all things Australia and hope to go there and love koalas so this place is perfect. The beer was great as were the meat pies and rolls. The ambiance is very cool with plenty of space to hang out before a game. The service is also very friendly and we got a Maryland flag map of Australia shirt too. read more

See all

Great Brewery with awesome Event Venue space. It is located in South Baltimore near M&T Bank Stadium, with plenty of FREE parking. M8 Beer is Maryland's only Australian-style brewery. I ordered the flight that consisted of beers brewed with Australian and New Zealand hops. The taproom was clean and the food was great. I tried Slim Dusty, Hammerhead Hefeweizen, Czech M8 (Czech-style Pilsner), and Whitsunday XPA. All Tasty! I will be back. read more

Beer was pretty solid; nothing blew me away. But the food...bruh. The food here is phenomenal. We wanted the curry pie, but it had sold out. So I went for a burger, not expecting too much. That thing was juicy, flavorful, and the main reason they'd see me again. read more

M8 Beer - Finally made it here. Great beer this far. - Breweries Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Potential, this place definitely has potential. However, right now, they're just starting out and a lot of things have to happen before they reach success. First, they only have 2 M8 beers on tap, and I didn't enjoy either of them. But I am sure once they have more variety, there will be an option I like. Second, there's no personality inside. I'm still reminded of Checkerspot, but with all the Checkerspot vibe missing. M8 needs to put their stamp on the venue ASAP. Service was good, the employees were friendly and knowledgeable about the beers. And I dig the signage outside. Overall, I know this place is gonna be great. Looking forward to updating this review. read more

See all

Loved this place but since they changed the menu and management it has gone downhill. The menu changed drastically. No more of the usual bar food. I guess they are trying to make it more upscale. Had the calamari and Brussels sprouts. They were both bland and very underwhelming. Most breweries don't put beets and pomegranate seeds in their salads. Prices were higher also. The service was mediocre. They ran out of a food and no one told us until our other foods came out- after an hour wait. Will not be back read more

quite literally stumbled upon this place leaving another brewery (the one that used to occupy the space). So we decided to pop in and try a few things.I do have to laugh at myself a bit since I didnt realize M8 was pronounced "Mate" but once I knew that everything else made sense. They are brand new and still getting settled in so there isnt much personality in the space but that doesnt detract from the beer. I tried the Amber Lager and the Hefeweizen both light and refreshing and makes me want to try more. So i'll be back to get a full flight and share even more about the beer. read more

M8 Beer - Flight - Breweries Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

See all

You have to train your beer-tenders ... we sat at the bar and the beer-tender spilled at least a finger and a half per beer. He is trying to be fast but instead of learning how to pour or waiting for the foam to come down, he will drop beer and keep pouring. I'm wondering how much money M8 is loosing per shift. read more

We recently had a welcome party with buffet dinner from 6PM - 9 PM for a wedding for 100 people. We were very disappointed that the food ran out half way through the party. When we complained to the manager and asked to get additional food he said he could not and that our party ate a lot. Wow. He was nasty about the situation . The room was nice but the air conditioning wasn't working and it was warm. The beer was good though. read more

Orioles game today (1530), but the service was still good. Had the sausage roll and it was okay. Not fantastic, but hit the spot. Fluffy pastry. read more

M8 Beer - Hefenweizen - Breweries Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Yes! THIS is what a local brewery/restaurant should be! We had a large crowd there last night and it went perfectly! Here are the highlights: - super SUPER friendly owner - set us up personally with a multi-table arrangement and wouldn't even let us help! Fantastic. - great beers! Seriously - there were 6 beers I tasted and every one was great! - nice environment - cozy yet spacious. Really feels like a friendly, local bar. - food was actually very good! Not a criteria for a brewery, but they did it anyway! Amazing. Can't say anything bad at all about this place. We'll be back. G'day! read more

DC Beer Festival 4/12/2025, Slim Dusty IPA was very, very good. Will definitely hit up this brewery next time I'm in B-more

Jack from M8 went *above and beyond* for our South Baltimore Community - spending his Saturday pouring beers at our school's fall festival and raising money for our city school (TJEMS). He was ridiculously kind, and the beer was perfect on a chilly fall day. The Slim Dusty IPA in particular was a hit. I can't say enough about M8 Beer - my new favorite brewery in Baltimore!! read more

loved Checkerspot when they were in this location-love Checkerspot's new location-and loved discovering there would be no gapping void in the area as a result of the move- a fantastic story in which opportunity struck & these brewers were able to achieve a lifelong dream for their own digs! even more fantastic, as an IPA lover, these brewers specialized in NZ hops :) converting the space is going to be a process, while they have a lot of things going for them in the way of already set up brewery needs, they clearly have a big journey renovating & redecorating- but don't let the lack of instant brewery looks discourage- they were already bringing so much personality & community the bartenders/brewers hanging around the bar were friendly & knowledgeable, welcoming to share their story, offering samples, and discussing upcoming events amped to see how they continue to develop, can't wait to continue drinking good'beer mate- (I do suggest making happy hour for more average prices) both IPAs we tried (Fraser Island Pacific & Kangaroo Hops) I'd give 4 stars for crisp hops, danky & juicy balanced flavor profiles read more

Very nice brewery. Enjoyed the crisp cleaned of the tasting room. Had the cosmic wallaby ketttle sour it was a good balance of tart and sweet. Will definitely come visit again. read more

M8 Beer - Tasting room - Breweries Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Don't enjoy the beer. Some over carbonated some under carbonated. Staff is friendly but the product is not enjoyable. This beer is not worth $9 per pint. ‍ read more

Nice brewery really close to the stadium. There's free parking under the overpass right across the street. Easy to get to and a neat place to enjoy a cold one. This used to be Checkerspot but it has improved as M8. Australian-influences are in the beers which make them an interesting style find. There's a decent food menu, which we didn't try but other tables had. It looked good. read more

Had a great happy hour tonight at M8! For 1st time visitors, highly recommend getting/sharing a couple flights so you can try the majority of their beer selection. So many good ones! The bartender/manager from South Australia was fantastic - can't ask for a better all around experience than the one we had tonight. Ta! read more

If you like carbonated sewer water you will like this beer. Every one is the same. I do like the logo

The one 3 star review is wild. Being a brewery less than a month old they may not have a ton of options, but the beers they have on tap are delicious! Food, staff, and atmosphere are all incredible. Also dog friendly! read more

I came here with my wife and toddler one evening and the customer service is fantastic. The owner was even walking around and engaging customers. The beers aren't quite my favorite yet but it is absolutely worth the visit. I am sure they will continue to improve their beer and if they keep up the great service, there's no doubt they will do well. read more

Plenty of seating. Food was average. Have a sausage roll which was cool. Average beer I think. Ambience was so so. Dog friendly was a huge plus. read more

Awesome place to go and watch some world cup rugby. The bar man is also friendly and makes sure your glass is filled up regularly.

There are so many local breweries. What makes this one different is the smattering of Australian made ingredients. Different flavor characteristics that you wont find anywhere else. Great service and ample parking. Something that is truly lacking in the city. read more