Amazing place! Always has seating, great and extensive beer list! Always friendly and water freely accessible at all times! read more

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I've gotten a lot of beer at Nepenthe, but this is my first experience getting their food! For quarantine, we pulled up right out front and our order was ready to go in about 20 min. My boyfriend and I got a small fry, a pork belly banh mi, and a Korean cheesesteak. The small fry was actually HUGE, I was shocked, see photo. The fries are thick cut, but well fried. They were surprisingly crispy for takeout, and perfectly salty. We got the hot honey mustard and the porcini aioli to dip. The hot honey mustard was delicious, we fought over it! It is a lot of honey, a bit of mustard, and a tad spicy. The porcini aioli has a nice mushroomy flavor, but was pretty thick and was only ok. My boyfriend got the pork banh mi. He said it was ok, it had potential but was overcooked. The pork was kind of dry, and there could've been more sauce. He ate it all, but wouldn't get it again. The star of the meal for sure was the Korean cheesesteak! Get this sandwich! Plenty of sweet and savory beef, perfectly cooked. Topped with cheese, kimchi, and veggies, it was excellent and I would get it again. Overall, the meal was pretty good, just a small miss with the banh mi. We would still recommend it and will definitely be returning! read more

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The beer is decent (especially if you like hazy IPAs.) I would avoid the food. I had a chicken sandwich with was OK, comparable to McDonald's in quality, but way overpriced at $18. Ekiben is nearby -- go there for a take-out Spicy Bird instead. The french fries were soggy and awful -- a zero. read more

Been here a few times, the food menu is constantly changing I always find new yummy things to try. Same with the beer, the selection is pretty IPA heavy which isn't my jam but when they have a lager or a sour I usually grab that. Service is great, the bar tenders are super friendly, and trivia night is a lot of fun! read more

It's quarantimes, so we ordered to go and I can't speak to the interior or atmosphere, but I think I love Nepenthe! Every single beer we have tried to date has been outrageously good. Curbside pickup was fast and I felt safe with other patrons wearing masks and keeping a good distance. During these strange times, good beer is a bright spot. We tried the bahn mi and a burger and they were both okay. I probably wouldn't go here just for the food, but like I can't think of a single brewery where I would? That's not why you go to a brewery! read more

Nepenthe Brewing - Curbside pickup! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Boisterous atmosphere, great food. Ordering a burger tonight online and will walk up the street soon. Looking forward to it. Postscript: Can't eat here these days but double patty burger with the works was sooo good with ruffle half dollar pickles and sauce. Gosh, yum! read more

Pretty awesome vibe! Great selection of beers on taps and cocktails. Grabbed a bite from the menu, Beyond Burger- delicious. Fried were HUGE, literally lol. I'll be back this summer for sure! read more

Great beer! Great service!! A little pricy for 8 wing pieces but very good, crispy and hot!! Will come back. read more

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Great brewery in Hampden! Love that they have food on site and it was actually really tasty! The fries with the dipping sauce flight was great to munch on while partaking in a flight. The brews I tried were great (jellyfish hatchling was bomb) and I like the artwork details in the brewery and on their cans. read more

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First time here. The place is very nice. The bar servers are very pleasant. The food is good, but a little pricey for the portion. They offer a wide variety of beers. They also have some mixed drinks, but limited. I will return. read more

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I've been eating a lot of vegan food lately and this place has some great vegan options. Try and go on a slow day, on busy nights you might be waiting up to an hour to get your food. read more

Love this spot off the Avenue in Hampden. The food menu is delicious, way better than the typical items you see at most breweries -- in fact, I'd go as far as to say this is a restaurant and not a brewery! Get the chicken sandwich, you won't regret it. read more

Great place to come and watch a game! I really liked the seating style. Order and seat yourself. Lots of space, no wait on a Friday night. The food comes out super fresh and hot. I loved the variety of fry sauces to choose from. I ordered the fish sandwich with fries. Very good, could use a little extra seasoning. Love the handcut fries. My fiance wasn't a fan of the general tso wings. Taste more like soy sauce than general tso. Hibiscus margarita was yummy. Prices are also quite high! Something to keep in mind. read more

Nepenthe quickly became one of my favorite local breweries in Hampden. Their beer list focuses mostly on IPA's, however it is extensive and is constantly evolving to feature new and unconventional concoctions. They also have a number of delicious cocktails and a few cider and wine options that I've been able to try (& enjoyed all!) Their food menu takes sort of a traditional bar food approach, reimagined with a lot Asian inspired flare (options like a Korean cheesesteak, banh mi, ramen, etc.) They've also got a good amount of exclusively vegetarian/vegan menu items, as well as non-meat substitutes for their typical meat-containing items. I got the charred Brussels (sautéed Brussels, watermelon radish, yuzu, tamari, sesame gochujang) and my roommate got the grilled flatbread (mozz, manchego, parm, oyster mushrooms, béchamel, & a truffle oil drizzle). The flatbread was def our favorite! read more

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The beer is amazing! The beer battered broccoli is to die for. The service is outstanding read more

Nepenthe Brewing - Great service, outstanding beer and amazing food. Plz try the beer battered broccoli! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I just moved to Baltimore and Hampden, and I've visited Nepenthe twice in my first few weeks here. The brewery itself is really nice! There are a few tables outside and a lot of table inside. You order beer and food at the bar (no table service, but the service at the bar is great and the line - when there is one - moves fast!). They serve up three sizes of each of their beers - 4 oz, 8 oz, and 16 oz (as well as growlers). They brew A LOT of beers, so I've stuck to 4 oz pours each of the two times I've visited so I could try more of their beers. I can't remember all the ones I've tried, but I've definitely tried Glamour (dry-hopped pilsner), Werewolf Deathgrip (American kolsch), and Dubbabeebweepa (Double IPA). I really like the beers I've tried, and I really appreciate that their beers cover a lot of types (sours, ales, IPAs, and more traditional German beers)! Nepenthe also has food that's pretty good - and big menu of food. I've tried the tuna club sandwich and their fries, but they offer a lot of sandwiches and burgers as well as shared plates/appetizers and a steak salad that I'm definitely trying next time! All things considered, it's a pretty great brewery - especially if you live in the neighborhood and can walk (because then you don't have to think about parking and you can drink more!). I'm sure I'll be back many more times! read more

I'm going to give it four stars until I try a dish. It's Tavern Style ordering...review the menu at the table & order at the bar. The beers all have unique names and some pretty great colors. The bar/ restaurant is very open. I really like the space. Also, the Brew Shop is downstairs past the brew equipment. read more

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I had a very great experience at this location. I was looking for sour beers and bar food with a hint of foodie touch and this was the place for it. We had the Korean cheesesteak, bbq wings , and disco fries as you see in the pictures. The Korean cheesesteak had plenty of meat and kimchi and was topped with fried onions. The fries were awesome and smothered with beer cheese. The wings I would say were average but not bad. The sour beers were delicious and they seemed to have a great variety. I would recommend this place. read more

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Great place to grab some solid beers and great food. My friend and I easily found some seats and were able to place our food and beer orders quite quickly. Overall atmosphere is typical Charm City bar in terms of noise and crowd, but still feels super welcoming. read more

Nepenthe Brewing - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I really enjoy Nepenthe! Their new brewery space on Falls is awesome! The space is light and airy, and when it's warm they often open up a large window in the front. Their beers are great and interesting, and I love that they also offer cocktails and wine because then non-beer drinkers can hang too! Their food is good. My only complaint is that I wish they had more than burgers and had other sandwiches, but the food is really good. I've had their O's burger and lamb burger and both were incredible. This is a great place to come hang out with friends! I will continue to return! read more

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So many IPAs :) We stopped by for a quick beer, as we waited for a nearby dinner reservation. I didn't know all they had to offer, I was so sad to have to drink and run... Their beer list is massive, with lots of variety. The bartender let me sample before committing, I wish I had time for a flight, the beers were so hoppy and flavorful. Their menu sounds amazing, I'm going to have to return to try some food. Also, their staff was delightful and welcoming, it's a great hang out spot. Only woe was the parking :x stressful street parking. read more

This place is a great addition to Hamden! On warmer days you can see the big garage style window open and sit and enjoy a beer with a cool breeze! Pros: - Great Beer...lots of variety (IPAs, hoppy saison, grapefruit pale ale, Sours, Wheat) - Pretty great space! Its big inside with a clear area to order beer and food. Lots of tables and open space. Cons: - Happy Hour is not really happy hour at all. Their beers seem slightly over priced anyway, and happy hour is $4 for only one of their beers (their choice). Their daily specials really aren't specials at all. They offer a different flavor of wings on Tuesdays and creative burgers on Thursdays, but for regular price. They have a few snacks for Happy Hour that are $2 cheaper, but that's it. - Expensive! Beers seem priced slightly higher than other breweries. Food is as well....$12 for 8 wings, $12-$13 for a burger (with no sides...$2 extra for fries), $15 for a power house with chicken (again, no sides). - Take homes: Proper glassware ranges from $10-12...seems too high to me! This place is nice treat every once in a while, but for the price, it wouldn't be my go to in the area. read more

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Great beer, awesome tap room, but I think I'll pass on further vegetarian cuisine. Understandably hard to compete with ample vegetarian options elsewhere in the neighborhood, but the Tofu Banh Mi and Charred Broccoli just really missed the mark for me. The Cunningham's crusty bread was the highlight of the sandwich--chewy, flavorful with a nice golden crusty exterior. The tofu was over-cooked and over-salted, and the lackluster volume of pickled veggies and pate made for a bite that was largely bread and tough, dry tofu. The chili-lime mayo helped bring a little more sauce and flavor but not enough to save the dish. The Charred Broccoli was far from charred and arrived more wilted and steamed. The sauce was heavy handed and again, over-salted, leaving the wilted broccoli weighed down without any substantial grilled crunch. The over $24 price point for both dishes was definitely too high. Think I'll stick to the beer from here on out! read more

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Great beer selection with some very impressive brewing techniques in play. The menu, food, service, ambiance was fantastic. The bar keeps knew their beer and food, the crowd was chill, too bad about no dogs. We'll be back, you should go. read more

Lovely, spacious spot! I stopped by here for a beer with friends on a warm day. The outdoor seating was perfect. Prices are right and we really enjoyed the food as well. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Nepenthe Brewing - Outdoor seating - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Definitely worth checking out! I love me a double IPA any day and if I can get a flight of them even better!! Covid safety; this place felt very safe they offered hand sanitizer and have a plexi glass wall between you and the person taking your order. They have 4 bathrooms in case you need to go in and wash yours hands. They have outdoor seating on the sidewalk as well as indoor seating. The beer selection was great, we tried almost all of them and thought they were all very good, also they have a true sour beer that's actually sour! Make sure you try that too! If you find one you really like you can even take a growler home. They also offer burgers, wings, fries, snacks, and other delicious bar foods. read more

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Loved the vibes here! Service was great and was pleasantly surprised with how filling and delicious my flatbread was. Polydribbles #10 is the way to go if you are into fruity beers with no strong beer taste. Complimented the food really well. read more

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Nepenthe is always a great option! Tons of great food options, and as a vegetarian I always feel they go above and beyond in offering substitutions. The impossible burger is great, as are their fries and consistently good specials! The Tempura Broccoli was on special a week or so ago and it was delicious. The drinks are also fantastic! Obviously there are great beer and sour options, but their cocktails are also great! Last time I went I got the hibiscus margarita which was heavenly. If you want a casual, cool, crowd pleaser I can't think of a better spot in the area. read more

This place is adorable and much bigger on the inside than I'd have imagined looking at the outside. It's really well done inside, I dig the decor and the vibe, though not so much the open seating, which cancels out private conversations, IMO. The flight of beers I had were all good, though at the time of my visit, there was nothing higher than a 6.5% ABV. I definitely plan on going back and trying some other beers out! read more

Nepenthe Brewing - Beer flight - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Hands down the best sour beer I've ever had. Rhythmic Gymnastics (sour IPA) was my absolute favorite. I also tried Party Phase (pineapple, passionfruit & guava kettle sour), What Did you do, Ray? (Raspberry fluff milkshake IPA) and Polydribbles (strawberry hibiscus kettle sour). ALL SO GOOD. If you love sours like me... Run here ASAP. Not overly sour where it completely wipes out your palate but just right. I only came for beer but will be back to try out the food. Everything looked and sounded so good. Very nice atmosphere. Great for large groups or a trip with your honey like I did Cant wait for my next trip back. Street parking only for this spot but totally worth it. read more

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Staff was friendly and the beer was good, but the food stole the show! The Korean Cheesesteak might be one of the best things I've ever eaten. It's a must get! read more

Nepenthe Brewing - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

stopped by on a Saturday night with a group of 4. there are no reservations, but there is ample seating. just walk in, find an empty table, and sit down. the food menu is online and the beers are on this massive chalkboard behind the bar. once you know what you want, walk to the register to order. they'll bring the food to you, but you bring the beers yourself back to the table. beers were really good (IPA focused brewery) but I'd go back just to try some of their interesting sounding cocktails! food is solid, definitely on the heavier side. we got wings, fries, the chicken sandwich, and the pork banh mi. would not get the banh mi again (even tho it was tasty) because they legit deep-fried pork belly which is just too much for someone who is not actively eating statins. the wings were also overdone-kinda dry. tip: you can probably get away with splitting 1 sandwich between two people because they're hefty (especially if you get beers). one thing though: they take crunchy, crisp bread to another level. I really liked how substantial their rolls were as they didn't collapse under the fillings, but no cap my dad lost a tooth last night while eating their chicken sandwich. read more

Review for both the tap house and home brew shop: Homebrew shop: Ciaran in the shop has basically been my best friend since COVID. I've messed up some of my orders and he's helped me get them right. Orders are always accurate and the turn around is super quick. Their prices are super competitive compared to other online stores. Purchasing online was easy before covid so its just as easy now. They have everything you need for brewing and kegging, and they don't treat you like an idiot when you ask questions. Taphouse: not going to lie that the first time I went to the tap house I was a little disappointed in their beer. If you haven't been in a while, I suggest you try their beers again. They are rolling out some really solid stuff. I like their Tiny Tirant series a lot. Their cocktails are also very good, so you can bring your friends who don't drink beer. The food is solid American pub grub and they have a weekly special for both wings and burgers. read more

Often packed and loud, but good food and really good, diverse beer options. Friendly staff as well.

Great place to go with a group of friends especially as the weather gets warmer! I know beer is the main character here but honestly the food was fantastic - the sandwiches and fries came in enormous portions and were so yummy. The beer was also on point - if you like IPAs especially, you'll be excited by the wide selection! read more

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Lots of beer choices! Like the vibe here! I tried beebweepa, #4, #7 and inescapable fate. They all tasted just like their description. Overall amazing place definitely will come back! read more

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Really cool spot with a nice variety of beers. They have really good food and friendly staff- highly recommend!

My favorite brewery spot in Hampden! The fries with the old bay aioli are addictive and love their sour beers! Highly recommend.

Checked out Nepenthe a couple weeks ago since a friend mentioned it was fairly new and they hadn't tried it yet. It was a weeknight so not too busy and everything is spaced out well. I ordered the werewolf deathgrip (American kolsch) and it was pretty good. I also ordered the burger and it was really enjoyed it.. The only reason I'm taking off a star is for the price. The burger is $15 & the small fries are $6, which is kind of a lot for how much you get. My real pet peeve is giving one ramekin of sauce and charging extra for any additional sauce. People love sauce, just give them enough for their fries! Other than that small issue, I'd definitely come back. read more

Amazing food that came out very quickly (plates and glasses sat on the table for hours) and a very decorated selection of beers but with only 2 bartenders the line wrapped around the bar and took 30+min to get drinks so after a few drinks we just left. Would've been 5 stars but they were extremely understaffed. read more