A lively dive bar with almost nightly live-music. I used to frequent Morsberger's in the old days. Now it's a brighter livelier place, still showing off it's divey decor. You can enter on Main Street, or from the back patio. For the full dive-effect, I like to come directly from the old iron staircase in the back, halfway up to the patio, past the original tiny old restrooms and the ice machine. (There's nicer restrooms on the performance / pool-table side.) I looked in on the pool-table side where bands play regularly. There's seating there for around 30, mostly used when bands are playing or by pool-players or when the bar side is full. There's some benches out on the patio for warmer weather and for smoking. The walls are covered with old rock memorabilia, and i love the bar side where there are old albums on the ceiling too! Plus a collection of old stuff over the years that defies description. The bar seats maybe 15. I always sit on the bar side, where it's usually dimly lit. You can get basic mixed drinks and some premium spirits, and plenty of varieties of beers, some craft, some old regulars. They have a small kitchen, too. I usually just get a cold Natty Boh and watch some sports on their several tvs, or talk to anyone I know, or anyone who happens to be nearby. This time i got there on a Thursday after 5 and it was pretty quiet, between the regulars who finish around 4pm and the music-lovers who come after 6 or 7. This time I was one-and-done. I've been here for some rock, and mostly for a more Catonsvillian variety of punk and metal, sometimes every night!, though usually not Mondays. Sometimes there's a cover. It's usually good bands, with a lively crowd, some from the nearby college. There's a small number of parking spaces straight out back, only on their side of the alleys, and leaving the spaces behind the deck for the apartments to the east. The out-front street parking is pay at-the-meter or by-app during Mon-Sat 8-6, and otherwise free. read more

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Great little tavern with live music and delicious food! Their menu isn't huge, but it's OUTSTANDING! The gluten free quesadilla had all kinds of veggies in it, and I'm still thinking about it! I want more! They had a gluten free pizza on the menu, and I can't wait to come back and try that! Great atmosphere; everyone is friendly- both patrons and employees. read more

Disclaimer: I thought this was a speakeasy... I was in correct. I believe this would be considered a "dive bar". You come here and you see what alcohol is there to drink, then you choose what you want. There is no drink menu. So I had a drink of bourbon. There is however a food menu. The food I would say would be the equivalent to lower-end bowling alley quality food. I did hear that this place has a bomb burger. I did t not get a chance to try it yet but I will get on that soon. Do not come here trying to impress your first date. Do come here if you want to see what the local scene is like . This place has been around since there were dirt roads. So there is a lot of history here. And make sure you look at the ceilings if you would like to see some real history. There are only bartenders and their service is pretty good. It's a very friendly spot, friendly not fancy. There are two big pool tables on the other side of the bar. Very clean tables and I appreciate that because I have seen some pool tables that should have crime scene tape around them( that how fifth it they were). Shot out to Rose she will make you a creative shot if you ask. I'll come back. read more

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They are still open. They have been around since 1911. When you look up the word dive bar in the dictionary a picture of Morsberger's should be in there. Small narrow and cramped with over a hundred years of memorabilia hanging on the walls. If you are looking for a fancy place to get a complicated drink this is not the place for you. However if you want a cheap drink and interesting sites you are in luck. There really in no sign visible if you are driving. I happed to be on a stroll and heard music coming from it so decided to check it out. The decor is eclectic with vintage album covers lining the ceiling, local sports memorabilia on the walls, and animal heads mounted throughput the place. The bar tender/owner this evening was a guy named Donnie. A friendly old guy more than happy to discuss the history of this family owned bar. I listening to him for a min while I drank two Miller lites. Very interesting. The chairs are worn the bar was as well. There is probably dust in here older than me lol. You can feel the history. Surprisingly they have a digital jukebox on the wall. If you need a late night liquor store run they can supply you with packaged goods here. They also have karaoke on Friday and Saturday nights. Very interesting place. read more

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5/20/2021 - This Bar is DEF. OPEN! Walking by with a past and heard SugarHill Gang playing so we decided to come in. One side of the bar is pool tables and some games , large open space. The other side is the dive bar. Sort of tight, but lined up with refrigerated beer, old vinyl, trinkets and a lot of vintage items! The bartendar was super nice and chill. Seems like a dive bar for local, nice mixed crowd. So glad we stumbled upon this place, I will be back! Bartendar said karaoke should return on Fri and Sat. starting at 9PM. Happy hour on beer only from 3-6 read more

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I'm down in Cantonsville visiting friends and it was time for day drinking. This dive is definitely the place to be! The day regulars are chummy and super friendly. The entry is a narrow driveway from the street and has private lot in the back so no need to pay for metered street parking. The bar is two large long rooms. One with the bar and the other is a pool room, karaoke bar, dance floor and DJ booth. A large outdoor patio with benches along the edge is out back for smokers if all types. From what they say, this place is absolutely packed on weekend nights and I can see why. amazing peeps and chill cool vibes. Wallflower? No problem feeling awkward, just take a self tour of the amazing memorabilia that covers walls from floor to ceiling. Amazing!! It's a dive so don't expect a bottle of Dom. But very refreshing to finish 3 beers for $20. As an added bonus I met the amazing David, chef at Cantonsville Gourmet and his partner Jessica. So passionate about food and cooking, not just about a business (which follows if you are passionate, and talented, and driven, and lucky, and ...) THIS SPOT IS WHERE THE LOCALS HANG. JOIN IN!! read more

Morsberger's Tavern - a pool table and billiards - Dive Bars Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

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Needs new management. So. This manager named George I believe closes the other side of the bar cause he doesn't like people playing pool. Pool is $1 game. I don't drink but I play a good game of pool. The bar manager who shuts the doors on the pool hall is only going to get me to go somewhere else. He first put up a sign saying we must buy drinks before playing pool and everyone playing pool had a beer in their hand. Lastly, the same manager who locked the doors on us pool players has the personality of a piece of wood. Can barely make eye contact and it say hello let alone smile which is apart of customer service. Maybe a job somewhere else might be more suitable. Other than this one individual everyone here is pretty nice, nice mix of people. read more

3.5 really. Total dive. Totally cool. Lots of beer/liquor options. Funky decor. Pool table room. Back smoking deck. I'd imagine it could get sketch at times. Local joint. read more

Best little dive bar/package store in Catonsville!! Lovin the karaoke on Fridays. read more

Morsberger's Tavern - Some of the decor - Dive Bars Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

Bobby morsberger says "fuck the customers complaining all the time, there's a breeze blowin" So there will be no ac in his bar. And to quote what I heard, " anyone complains, bar 'em. I ain't going broke for any of em." read more

You don't know what you're missing out on. There's a hidden gem behind every corder. Keep an eye out for Marilyn Monroe. This place is a gem. Make the trip. read more

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Missy is the best bartender ever! I haven't been to this bar in years but when I came in but she was so warm, played the best music , and really turned my night around! if you come to this bar, it should be on Tuesdays and Wednesdays when she's working read more

Old time Catonsville bar that offers cheap beer. They occasionally have a bands and it is really a popular bar. Right on Main Street but parking is on the street only read more

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This place is a mess. The bar area is pretty much a hallway with people standing all around making it difficult to get through. If you want a trashy dive bar this might be for you. Doubles as a liquor store. 2 warm beers on tap. Yum! read more

Place is a good bar.cheap beer.donnie is one of the best.good karoake.good place to hang out

Ok, so the outside is painted the color of cheese whiz. And the inside looks like a weird arctic mammal mausoleum. But once you get past that, this place is the most fun, adorable, easy going bar this side of the Mississippi. I don't find myself in Catonsville often. Or ever. But when I do, this is the only place I'll drink, period. Best bar in Maryland, as far as I can tell. And there's a jukebox! And pool! And old fun smart guys! I'm in love. read more

This place is totally awesome. It's as dive as it gets. Old alcoholics grace the bar, super nice people all around. Every time I come here I have a great time and people sure do play good music on the jukebox. Drinks are poured strongly, and the soda comes from 2 liters they keep in a cooler behind the bar. The amount of random shit that graces the walls is amazing. Don is very kind and nice to chat with. Only gripe is that the drinks seem to really add up; they don't really do drink specials. All in all though, great place with a lot of character. Supposedly, there is supposed to be a next door opening up with a pool table and food, although this has been in the works for a while, excited to see if it happens. read more

One of the places I don't miss when I visit Baltimore. Bobby is an awesome guy and the place has been there longer than all of us.

This place is fantastic. They play Barry White, Marvin Gaye, and Billy Joel, I'm enjoying a $1.50 Rolling Rock, and I can gaze upon a ceiling full of David Bowie album covers among other gems. It's full of character and absolutely authentic. Can't wait to bring my husband here--he'll eat it up with a spoon. read more

I don't need friendly, but a sense that I'm not unwelcome would have been nice. A towering regular stood over me (which seemed like an approved gesture by the bartender) until we left. Literally...if I had put my arms down at my sides (and not on the bar) I would have been touching him. read more