I have no idea why it took so long to make it to Manor Hill Brewery. I have been to the Tavern in Ellicott City numerous times and love their food and especially their craft beers. The Brewery is a fantastic place with all of the great beers and a very clever converted trolley serving great pizzas and pretzels. What makes the Brewery special is the setting. Situated on a working farm, it is the perfect place to chill. Lot's of room to sit or play. Local live music and did I mention excellent beer?! It is only open on weekends. My only nitpick is they don't allow dogs, but I understand why. read more

My dad and I accidentally ended up here instead of at the Tavern in Historic Ellicott City, but we were so happy to find this hidden gem. The land the brewery sits on is so gorgeous. It's got goats and chickens in the back, which really made my day! They have a nice selection of beers and seem to have a lot of weekend events that are family friendly. We talked the the owner's daughter for a few minutes who told us more about their family business. She was super nice. I am looking forward to attending the upcoming book event at the end of the month! read more

This is a wonderful brewery with a delicious selection of craft beers! They don't have cider typically, but they did have a rotating hard seltzer. We visited for a cat adoption event that tied into a release with a beer inspired by their own two barn cats. The "cat beer" was amazing! I hope they bring it back in the future! All of the other options we tried were very good, but "Barn Cat's Meow" was exceptional! Parking wasn't great, but that might have been due to the event. There was an outdoor tent near the main bar. There was decent seating, but it did get a bit busy. It gets loud when there's a musician going, but it's still a wonderful time. While cats might have been the draw, I'd return here even on a regular day. Great time, great beers, and a good atmosphere! read more

We stumbled upon Manorhill, looking for a place to grab some food after lacrosse games. There was an oyster festival going on. We were able to park walk right up. There was a long line for beer, but the line moved fast. I'd recommend ordering the pizza from the trolley with the QR code 1st as it did take about 45 minutes. We ordered Caesar salad which they ended up being out of, but replaced it with the spinach dip, which was fantastic. Definitely recommend it. Low-key easy place to have a beer and lunch with kids. read more

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What a stunning place, and the beers were good, too! You can't really beat Manor Hill on a nice day. It's family friendly, lots of seating and picnicking areas, fun events and fundraisers, and of course - animals! Parking is plentiful, and I found Manor Hill fairly accessible and palatable to different tastes. They have a captive onsight pizza truck, which was very tasty - though I do believe you can still bring your own food if you wish. Additionally, they sell some farmstand goodies. We came home with a delicious jar of pub pickles. They are open Friday-Sunday. I recommend reading their website for farm rules, which includes no dogs. Check out their website and social media platforms which both seem to be updated regularly with beers and happenings. If Manor Hill was closer, I could see us making this a regular spot. Definitely worth the visit! read more

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This was a nice chill brewery in Howard county. All the staff was friendly. The pizza was just ok ..... we also had a pretzel it was ok as well. Fast service. They offer different pour sizes which is good. I have to return for the tasting room didn't see that. Nice and spacious lawn area to relax and chill .... Bring the whole family .... Very kid friendly. read more

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This is such a cute and cozy place to have a picnic or hang outside with your friends and family. The brewery only has beers and no ciders and one seltzer- as a heads up. Everyone enjoyed their beer, the live music and fresh open air. The kids in the group loved visiting the animals in the back as well. It's a great place to play small outdoor games with your family or just read a book with a beer. read more

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I've been meaning to get to the farm for some time. I really enjoy the classic IPA and often purchase so when we saw a post on Facebook we decided to head over. It's a very nice farm with malt options to sit around with friends and enjoy a nice day. We sat at the bar and had a drink and ordered off the food truck that was available. The bartender we had wasn't the most engaging but that's fine. We had a few beers and they didn't disappoint. The IPAs are hoppy and cold. The food in the truck was good but would have been better if it hadn't cooled. It's a beautiful farm with great views and today they had rescue draft horses you could engage with and pet. It seems they have activity every weekend so there's something for everyone. My only issue is not a dog friendly environment which is not a selling point because the competition in Maryland is dog friendly. We'll be back but this and the indifference of the bartender makes this a four. read more

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Been here once before when they first opened Returned recently on visit to the Baltimore area and they expanded Beer is still good Was sad to see they ban dogs but allow screaming, running around anklebiters I understand about their barn cats and no dogs But anklebiters running around unsupervised is a no-no to serious brew people Have a tent for families only away from beer drinkers if you must have anklebiters there I'm not the only one who was annoyed by them annoying drinkers on this visit read more

What a great concept converting a farm into brewery. Very spacious venue. Ideal for beer tasting and private events. Food was provided by Jimmy's Famous Seafood. The food delivered some of the best seafood I have tried in Maryland. The shrimp and fries were hot and crispy. The shrimp sandwich was very good, but a little too much mayo for me. I also tried the fried bread pudding. It was different, not my favorite. The bread pudding was twinkie shaped. Lightly sweet. But overall, OK. Not sure if they are at the farm regularly or for events, but to drink good beer and eat hot food, you can't go wrong. Definitely checkout their website. read more

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What a huge space! There were plenty of areas to sit, most outside, but indoors at the bar was great. There were 14 beers on tap so we had plenty to try. Their Farm Buzz Whitbier had just the right amount of fruitiness and their Manorita was fun one to try! We'd come back to try out all their new beers in the future. read more

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We came here for dinner and drinks with the family and it was a fun place to relax in a mild evening. There was a delicious food truck, CheeseUp, and we enjoyed some tasty French fries covered in cheese and a grilled cheese sandwich as well. The beers were awesome as always. The best part is the gorgeous land around the brewery. Fields and barns and even chickens made the evening fun for my daughter. read more

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The place has a lot to offer! The area is enormous; there is a picnic area outside, space under the tarp, and an inside area where the magic happens. The staff is super accommodating. I have asked to try a couple of beers before choosing one for myself. The selection can please anyone from light Pilsner to heave stout! I liked the one with a peachy undertone, which gives you that slight flavor of the fruit without overpowering the taste. A big plus for this place is that you can bring your food or grab something from the food truck. read more

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A new friend who grew up in the area introduced us to Manor Hill Brewing - had it not been for them, I would've never known about this place. It's situated in an area you wouldn't expect, but I find those to be the best adventures. Manor Hill has a super local feel for sure. You head "inside" their open air bar and order your pour (full or half) and find a seat. There are some high tops inside and then a covered tent with tables and benches immediately out front, with wooden lunchtables further back. Tons of seating space, not including where you can set up your own tent or picnic. Apparently they have rotating food trucks swing by and our friends grabbed tacos from the one on-site that day. I tried their hard rosé seltzer on tap and a full pour rang me $6 - a good alternative for 'non-beer' people who tend to lean towards cider. The only downside is that they close at 9pm and are only open on weekends. The bartender was kind enough to come out and let us know to get drinks in before last call. I can see myself returning again for another chill night, but perhaps heading here earlier in the evening. read more

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Let's start by saying we have been going to Manor Hill Brewery for years. There are a numerous amount of professional families that all gather there over the years celebrating everything from birthdays to graduations bridal and baby celebrations. We even participated in a huge fundraiser for a woman with ALL LEUKEMIA one year. Always did we enjoy the brewery and all it offers. Respectful to the owners and the people who work there. A few weeks ago the disrespect that was received in return was very uncalled for. We watched how the Leukemia/cancer woman was creating a space for her husband's birthday and then how the manager of Manor Hill Brewery was very rude and disrespectful to her. I watched as he would yell and threaten kids, but never did he approach a parent of said kids. Now, I do not know this woman, but I've seen her and her family and friends there all the time in their soccer uniforms. That weekend is when I finally put two and two together and recognized the manager is the same one at the Manor Hill Restaurant in old Ellicott City. I stopped going there for watching the way he says things to others. It's time for us and our friends to stop going to Manor Hill Brewery as I've noticed since his arrival all of the regular bartenders have gone with the exception of a few. And it's not changed for the good. read more

I love this place! It has a little bit of everything and it is so close to Ellicott City. There is a great deal of open space with benches and there is a paved area where they put tables out that are under umbrellas. The paved area is close to where you get the beers, which is an indoor area but it is completely open to the outside. They have beers to go as well, although the selection is not everything they have on tap. They had a food truck and a small farmers market type table out when I went. The table sold fall items and looked really cute. Just an all around fun place to spend an afternoon. The tables are all spread far apart and I felt safe there. They welcomed you to bring your own food to eat while drinking their beers. read more

Manor Hill Brewing - people sitting outside under umbrellas - Breweries Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

Beautiful place to be. We went for the craft fair, and got a couple of beers. I did leave with a 6 pack, that was delicious. The service was great, and fast which was awesome! Mexican Food truck was good! The live music was neat, and it was an all around peaceful experience. Great vibes. read more

Great beer, great scenery, great food. If you don't like kids you should probably find somewhere else to go cause there are a lot of them but it's a big outdoor space so it's not too bad. The pizza is phenomenal and so are the staff. My one complaint is that they don't have actual glass cups but I can see why they don't. read more

We recently attended the Harvest at the Hill festival and it was amazing! $15 general admission got you entrance, a tasting glass, and first pour. Additional pours were $5 and there were TONS on tap! The VIP tent had some specialty brews (I think I'm in love with ALL of the Jousting Windmill flavors!) and there were also some specialty cask brews. Several food trucks were on site and Manor's restaurant Victoria Gastro Pub had lobster rolls... yum! Totally looking forward to another event! read more

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"I love them so much. The pizza is delicious!"--my 6 year-old son Manor Hill has become one of our favorite spots to bring the kids and have a couple beers. Every beer we've tried (and we have tried a lot!) is great. The Pizza Trolley's pizza is indeed amazing every time, and is also the only pizza my picky eater of a son enjoys. There's so much space to spread out. You can bring your own chairs/tent to the hill or sit at tables in the outdoor tent (heated in colder months) or sit inside the tasting room. The bathrooms are always clean. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. There are some chickens and goats for the kids to check out. Last time we went the goats were play fighting, and it was quite an exciting show! Honestly we would go every weekend if we could! read more

I live nearby and frequent this brewery. Great outdoor atmosphere and good beer. However, while the road to drive in is paved, the road to exit is only partially paved (tire tracks) and in terrible shape. Even in an SUV it's unacceptably bad. Please spend the money to pave the exit road! read more

This place has the best pizza and friendly staff on the pizza Charles and the cows are a plus read more

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Beer was good. The vibe was great. The music was great. Their bbq chicken thighs got my wife sick and she hasn't thrown up in 12 years. She only sampled 1/2 of the raspberry seltzer. Got to admit never seen thighs that dry... read more

My second visit here was a bit of a different experience. First time, I spent the night at the bar meeting funny, helpful bartenders eating delicious happy hour food and enjoying flights of tap variety. This visit we dined in to enjoy the half price pizzas. I will say the pizza was scrumptious..for half price I was happy. Probably would pay full price though. I was a bit disappointed that nearly everything I attempted to order at the bar was tapped, leaving me pretty much just with water and whatever was left, which wasnt a fun happy hour. Though I would give it a third shot to try more menu items that sound yummy. read more

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Located in Ellicott City. Down a one lane road at the very end. Just when you think you're lost, you found it! Nice outdoor area with picnic tables and corn hole. Inside has a few tables and a big bar. Flights are done in threes and you can write three separate flights on one paper (save a tree!) Prices were good too! Will be back! read more

Manor Hill Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

This is a great Place to grab a beer and sit with the family. With plenty of space to spread out, bring a blanket or your own chairs and make your own little spot. There's no inside seating but again, there's plenty of room outside and a large parking area. Great offering of beers too! read more

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I did my first curbside pickup today with the truck windows closed and it was easy. Until there's a vaccine or treatment this and on-line are the only ways I'll consider purchasing anything outside a grocery store. read more

Wonderful farm with welcoming owners. Plenty of space to relax and explore. The views are breathtaking. The beers are delicious. We've been twice to enjoy the outdoors during Covid and felt really confident in their protocols. read more

A great place to try new beers! I ordered the Yaldi! a couple times and had a few sips of my friends' beers as well. There is a tented area with heaters and tables/chairs to sit. You can also bring a blanket and sit near the fields for extra social distancing. There are bathrooms and more seating inside where you make purchases. There was also a food truck, but I didn't try the food since I ended up bringing my own picnic food. I would definitely go again! Plus there are COWS on the farm (and chickens) :) read more

I so loved the experience. I enjoyed the beer, relaxing on the grass while my granddaughter fed the goats. The atmosphere is friendly & tranquil with a touch if serenity. I loved the cakes and fresh vegetables. The Citra beer was my favorite. Definitely will be back on my next visit to Baltimore. read more

I've been here twice and it's a nice little brewery with a great outdoor and indoor area. They have a nice area with benches where your kids can play but for dog parents, they have a no pet policy unfortunately. On the weekends they usually have a food truck, which has been of variable quality. Parking is plentiful on the side of the farm on the grass. If it every gets a bit rainy, they have an indoor area as well as an outdoor tent. It's a great place to spend an afternoon if you live in these parts of Maryland. read more

Great beer and location. Food truck is amazing too check it out! Different ones come out. read more

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One of the best microbrews I've ever visited! I tasted nearly ever brew on tap and they were all awesome! I had signed up for a brewery tour and was a little disappointed to find out that they had no one available to give a tour even though I booked one, but they allowed us to do a self guided tour which was acceptable. And the flights were incredible and made up for it. Unfortunately no food. However, we knew that going in and planned accordingly. I highly suggest a visit. read more

Wings were great burger was good but my nephew ate the crab sandwich in about 5 bites thats is definitely what I'm getting when I go back.

Set at the bar and received excellent service. Why is the entire staff White?!! Howard County is majority non White, why does this brewery only cater to White people. Flying Dog, made in Frederick, is far superior and less expensive. The pizza rail care is very mediocre. read more

Really cute place and super family friendly. They have goats and chickens. Beer was good and reasonably priced. We were not a fan of the pizza at all though. read more

Second time here- and unfortunately we had a negative experience. Our 4 year old is a little wild -but definitely not over the top- and she was scolded on multiple occasions. If your kid doesn't sit quietly - this may not be the place for you. I don't know if they have a situation where parents are neglectful- but we definitely were not- and just felt like they were breathing down our necks. A solution may be a playground or something to distract more active children:). We love the beer and place- just felt unwelcome on this occasion. A bummer because we had out of town guests with us- and it was embarrassing. It was also empty today - and still the bar had a line. The food truck was overpriced and not that great. read more

My husband and I have been enjoying Manor Hill canned beers for some time now, though rarely find it on tap for growler fills--freshly tapped beer always being tastier in my opinion. We finally made it out to the brewery on a beautiful Saturday late afternoon. While it was defiantly crowded, and a popular destination, they had ample parking and lots of COVID measures in place. Everyone there was easily able to find an area to socially distance themselves. Blankets, chairs and outside food are strongly encouraged, though there are some tables right outside of the brewery area. We had planned to eat from the on site food truck, it had sold out before we got there. I had a brief panic as we didn't bring any food, and the rustic setting made it seem like not much else was close by. To my surprise the brewery had a whole list of places that delivered and Doordash revealed that one of my ultimate favs-Shake Shack was available (25 min later I had a delish burger in hand). There were tons of families with young kids, including us, and everyone was entertained by the chickens and rolling down the large grassy hill. The staff were very friendly, the beer line was extremely short and efficient. My only complaint was that having to wait 15+ min for the bathroom (only have 2 single toilets)--they could definitely benefit from some temporary porter potties outside, and it would be nice if they sold some gluten free options as well like wine or cider from another local brewery since I have many friends who are gluten intolerant (have been many other breweries have started to do this). read more

What a hidden gem! I live close to this establishment and never knew it existed. They take reservations on line and they hold this pretty loosely. The beers were tasty and they also offer flights giving newcomers more options. They have seating inside and outside - they also have corn hole too. They allow outside food here so make sure you bring snacks!!! read more

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Great idea of a brewery on the farm. Great laid back and peaceful facility. They have great ideas and recipes for craft beers. If you visit Maryland and love craft beer Manor Hill is must. read more

Manor Hill Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland