This is the original dive bar of dive bars and if you could only go to one bar in SS, this is the one you should go to. It's underneath the burned out Bombay Gaylord restaurant. There used to be a wood sign with an arrow, but It fell off and they replaced it with a piece of notebook paper ripped out of a spiral bound notebook with the letters "QH" and an arrow pointing down that they just tacked to the wall. I don't think they replaced the sign and eventually the piece of paper blew away. This bar was one if those bars that you always kind of worried about getting caught in a fire - because nothing about it seemed up to code - and then of course there was the big fire. It took them a long time to rebuild and what was really awesome was after spending probably thousands on remodeling it looks just as divy and terrible as it did before the fire. There's a menu for beer and a separate menu for food, which (pre-fire) just had three things: cheeseburger, grilled cheese, tots. But no one goes to the QH for food - you go for the beer list and that special dank atmosphere. Monday night is half priced burger night and they have the best cheese burger you'll eat in your life. The kind where juice runs down your forearm. And a special "Elvis" burger with pimento cheese and pickles. This is special to me because I grew up in NC where pimento cheese is considered a "salad." I believe I remember the food critic from the Wash Post raving about their grilled cheese. Also amazing. One of my friends was at the QH when they had some high alcohol beer on tap and woke up the next day in a cheap hotel room with a black eye and a big lump on his head, no jacket, no wallet and no idea how he ended up there. Clearly a night that could only happen at the wonderful QH. read more

The customer service here was awful. My guy friend and I popped in last night for a night cap. The server, a late 30s +, obviously tired and nasty African AM woman was the absolute worse!!!! My guy said hello and asked what she recommended. She responded, "everything we have is on the paper, that's why we have the paper." She gave us a minute and when she came back, he asked what her favorite was...her response? Sierra Mist. This woman was nasty for no reason. She was properly greeted, we were open and trying to engage...just nasty. After the second dose of nastiness, I told him that I wanted to leave. Home girl needs some coaching or needs to find another job where she doesn't have to engage with people! I chose this spot because of the reviews, but my experience was crap! read more

How have I not written a review yet?! Really great burgers, tater tots, beer selection, friendly servers and always some good music playing. Oh, and they make their own bleu cheese and ranch. Delicious. read more

Quarry House Tavern - Burger & chips - Dive Bars Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Love The Quarry! Monday night 1/2 price burgers! The burgers are juicy and amazing. I had the Aloha and loved it. Spicy! Tots are where it's at! If you like beer this is your place. The sheer size of the drink menu dwarfs the food menu. Don't let the dark, creepy entrance downstairs discourage you, it's a great, friendly bar. Must try! read more

Was going to be in Silver Spring for an event and needed a quickish bite. I haven't had many burgers since moving to the area and this was by far the best one. Reminded me of favorite places from home that I miss dearly. I got bacon, egg, American, and those amazing pickled grilled onions on a burger, tots, and some buffalo wings. It was all bomb. Atmosphere was cool and chill, and service was nice. Will definitely be back. read more

We went for dinner and a beer before a concert at the Fillmore last night. It had been a long time since I had been to Quarry House, and I was happy to see that the atmosphere felt just as great as it always has. However, it was overall an underwhelming experience. First, they told us to seat ourselves, but then when we did so, they then told us that we couldn't sit there. There was, in fact, only one table at the very front that would seat the 3 of us, and the area where weren't actually supposed to sit. So why not just say that? Other than that, the service was friendly enough and good. Unfortunately, the burger was dry, the bottom bun was very soggy, and the whole thing was disappointing. I only ate half of it, and kind of regretted even eating that much of it. Luckily, the chips were good, but since the burger was supposed to be the main part of the meal, and since burgers are the bulk of their small menu, the chips being good is not enough to make me want to go back anytime soon. read more

Place slaps. Great lil dive. Moderate prices but ay, everyone needs to get paid, feel me? Bless

I have yet to eat at the Quarry House, but can say without a doubt that it is the best authentic and fun dive bar in the DMV. Set among a row of formerly mostly mom and pop storefronts, this place is a legendary corner bar and restaurant for people coming from the tri-state area and beyond. I'll try a bit of something when I have the time as it always looks fresh and tasty. I moved to the area from Chicago and it feels like an old shoe or maybe home or mostly just a damn good tavern. read more

What a great place to simple hang out, enjoy a drink and grab some bar food. They have a good selection of beer and, in my case, bourbon. The bar itself cannot fit many customers but you can always take your drinks to a table. read more

Smoked... thigh.... Wings.... Life changed, Thank you! The beer selection is amazing, and so are the burgers. If you can find it, venture down those steps and see for yourself. Best food in Silver Spring read more

Wow , def a tavern for burgers here. I had the chophouse sub American w/ a fried egg with absolutely zero regrets. Glad this spot is local and low key so I can revisit . Also the $3.95 happy hour special is greattttt read more

Came here to watch the final game of the world series. Our server was attentive and gave me a sample of cider after a selection I wanted was not available. The wings were hot and flavorful with the whiskey BBQ sauce. I plan to come back and try out the 1/2 pried burgers on monday nights. The parking situation is a bit tough because it is right in downtown silver spring but the bank across the street is free after hours. read more

If you are looking for just a dive bar to grab some drinks at, you've found the right place but if you are looking for food, best to go elsewhere. This place doesn't offer much except for an extensive drink menu but even the drink menu is a little pricey. We ordered a round of burgers and tatortots at our table, since that is about all they offer, and it was less than desirable. Burgers were either over cooked or under cooked, cooked from a frozen patty and just "bleh" for lack of better words. I would've much preferred to grab a burger at a five guys. The tatortots were crispy but were extremely greasy which made it difficult to eat more than just a few of them. read more

My coworkers and I used to go to Quarry House many years ago before the fire at the restaurant upstairs ruined our good times. I revisited when they re-opened across the street, but it was a huge letdown. The burger was under-cooked and the atmosphere was terrible. I went with a friend after work last night at the original basement location. It's the first time I've been since before the fire many years ago and it looks exactly the same. First of all, if you like well-lit places, Quarry House is not for you. It's always been dark because it's a basement tavern, but honestly, it fits the ambiance and I really don't have any complaints. It's not like I'll be performing surgery here or something. If you are like me and spend half your salary on whiskey, the first thing you'll notice is the huge whiskey selection. Due to space restrictions here, it's a bit difficult to see everything they have, but there are dozens of whiskeys to choose from. My order of Green Spot was a 3oz pour for $13, which is what I would expect for a mid-tier Irish whiskey in this area. For food, I ordered a regular 1/3oz burger with some lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo and BBQ toppings and tater tots on the side. No, I am not 10 years old, but tater tots are the s*** and if you feel differently then my your god have mercy on your soul. My comrade ordered chicken fingers. Both plates came out in 10 to 15 minutes. My burger was cooked perfectly at medium-well, which is what I try at places first before moving to medium, and it was delicious. I mean, it's hard to mess up a burger, but I've seen enough people do it that you'd think it was an Olympic sport. The tots were legit just about the most perfect tots I've ever had, no joke. Not greasy *at all* and light and crunchy. I think the price was a couple dollars too much for a burger, but it was darn good so that's just a small complaint. The service was great, too. We sat at the bar and the bartender was responsive and real friendly. Wish I caught his name, but he's tall and it made me nervous every time he walked past because there was a dip in the ceiling for some duct work or something that I kept envisioning him hitting his head on. Keep your head low, my dude. I would give them 5 stars, but they aren't open until 4PM and I really wish they could do lunch service, at least a couple of times a week. There is nowhere in Silver Spring, at least close to my work, where you can get a decent burger. read more

Awesome dive bar great drink selection, excellent bathroom graffiti. Chicken Tenders read more

Don't be deceived by looks of the place but let your taste buds do the judging! At first we were skeptical about the restaurant; we were not seated, the menus had spill marks & food stains that were pretty gross, and the water you had to get yourself from one of those orange Gatorade cooler dispensers. However, the food definitely made up for the subpar service. The burgers were amazing like it was made to perfection and it was very flavorful. The tots complimented the burger very well; it was crispy and cooked just right. I definitely recommend the Buffalo Blue Cheese Burger as well as the Quattro Formaggi Burger. In regards to the taste of the burger, this place is definitely a top 5 burger joints for me right now. The prices are not that bad too! I will definitely be coming back here soon! read more

Quarry House Tavern - Buffalo Blue Cheese Burger with tots! It was really good! - Dive Bars Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

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Quarry House Tavern is a divey bar type of place offering beer, whiskey, wine, ciders, cocktails, as well as an extensive menu featuring appetizers (wings, housemade chips and dip, chili, etc.), salads, hot dogs, quesadillas, cold and hot sandwiches, burgers, and desserts. They also have daily specials, such as 1/2-priced burgers and fried fish. When you step in, it's kind of dark with the rickety wooden floors, narrow paths, vintage-looking signs, as well as a full bar in the back with adorned Christmas lighting. My favorites and I came here to have some bites before an event nearby, and while the place was pretty packed, we were lucky to find a table! We had some bacon cheddar tater tots (while the cheese sauce was plentiful, there could have been a bit more bacon crumbles; also, it would have been great if the cheese sauce was on the side rather on top, as while generous as the amount was, it made the tots a bit soggy); fried pickle spears (these were super battered, almost like a thick crispy pancake batter - honestly, I was a bit overwhelmed with the girth, as I was strategizing in how to fit this in my mouth; this came with a cup of an herb-y (dill-focused) ranch sauce, in which the cup could have been slightly larger to actually fit the size of the pickle); and battered onion rings (extremely thick-cut, the rings were very large, and it came with a buffalo/tangy sauce (that was an interesting complement); I prefer my onion rings with a crispier breading rather than a batter; in addition, these were more on the bland side). For the main entree, I had the Patty Melt, which came with your choice of 1/3- or 1/2-lb patty, topped with caramelized onions and Swiss cheese on a rye bread (you can also substitute the cheese and/or add additional toppings at extra charge); I actually preferred eating this the day after, as it seemed to taste slightly better with some ketchup; the entree also comes with a side of housemade chips (think of kettle-cooked potato chips)). The vibe was laid back and relaxed, and while our server was nice and had a sense of humor, he was a bit MIA when it came to refills (my Coke was super refreshing, but I wished I had some more refills!), putting in additional orders, and getting our check. If you're in the mood to get your drink on and stuff yourself silly with some fried food, Quarry House Tavern can be a great option if you're in the area! +seat yourselves +daily specials +overwhelming-sized pickle spears! +get the sauce on the side for tots +divey bar atmosphere read more

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I hope Bombay Gaylord never shuts down... because it's a super useful landmark for finding Quarry House, which is underneath it. Look for the stairs and the QH flags. This is a true dive for dive-lovers. Underground, unpretentious, full of noise and regulars and random shit on the walls. The bathroom makes for great reading - just watch your head as you walk in. There's often live music, they're fine with you bringing and getting down with a board game (I've lost a few games of Monopoly here), burgers are good (and 1/2 price on Mondays), tots are cheap, grungy tshirts are appropriate, and pickle-backs are served without questions. Another major reason to come is to hit up the beer list, which is actually a beer menu - pages upon pages sorted for easy perusal with tons of options at every price point and level of alcohol content. Not a beer connoisseur? Turn to the section labeled "Beers You Can Get Anywhere Else." Yep, they'll let you be lame, but they call a spade a spade, too. Go to Jackie's Sidebar for cocktails and pool, come to Quarry House for beer and board games. read more

Quarry House Tavern - Fried pickles - Dive Bars Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

You know that old sweatshirt that you let sit in the washing machine for 3 days after it was washed? Yea you know, the one that smells extremely questionable? Just go ahead and put it on, because Quarry House will still love you. That's right. Quarry House will take you in, feed you with some great bar food, fill you up with beer and let you marinate in your own juices. I actually had a great time here in this dark little cave below ground. The beer selection was awesome, but I didn't feel like dropping $10 on a specialty beer. I just wanted something to wash down my oh-so-delicious $4 cheeseburger and tater tots. And I must add, it was great to go out wearing my hoody and dirty boots. It was freeing in fact. Next time though I will rock the mildew hoody, to fend off any predators. Although, at a place like Quarry's, that may be like bees to honey. read more

This place deserves 5 stars for the tots...and wide selection of beer! The selection changes from day to day, so I like to try a new one every time. Oh yeah, and don't forget those delicious burgers and fries. Now let's move on to the ambiance. The seating may be somewhat cramped and the location might be a little strange...but the people make up for it! Walking down those stairs into a hidden door makes it feel...exclusive. They sometimes have live music which really adds to the whole hipster/divebar/random vibe you get from this place. The pricing is very reasonable considering how delicious the food tastes. It's kind of like a high school party, with a ton of alcohol, good food, and ages that range from 21-51. And a jukebox. Please remember the jukebox. read more

This is a story about 4 girls, K,J,H, and B. On two seperate nights as pairs, they go to the Quarry House for some beers and to replenish their boyfriend supply. Night One J meets a sculptor, who wants to sculpt her beautiful hands, to this day the 4 am texts still come in. K meets a teacher, who likes to play banjo on his porch, they date for awhile Night Two H meets an artist, they date for months. B meets and dates a banjo player Can someone else explain to me how two seperate pairs of female friends end up dating the same pair of guys from one bar? Ahh the magic of Quarry House and double dipping. This place is everything you expect a dive bar to be. Dark, a little funny smelling, great staff, questionable but entertaining patrons and one hell of a mean burger. It's completely unexpected for a Montgomery County bar, and I would recommend the bar food, not the men. read more

I title my review "Wait, am I in 'Little Hipsteria?" Hipsters UNITE! This is FOR YOU. The scene? Divey. Like the divest of diviest. Underground. "Speakeasy". As a girl who lived in Providence for a year, I am the EXPERT on hipsterism. This place goes BEYOND PBR and thrift shop threads and into the realm of uber hipster. I keep using this term but ppl once u visit and hear Johnny Cash and Neutral Milk Hotel and Ray Lamontague playing on the patron selected jukebox you'll know your in hipster paradise. As a woman of color raised by Jamaican immigrant parents I can assure you Im no hipster but damn it live in RI for a year and you become an expert. Lets start off with the food. Fried. Meaty. Pubby. Fair style food. I had the burger, tots and fried pickles. The burger was juicy and very well seasoned. Tots were average. Fried pickles were amazing!!!!! They were a bit chunky, Im used to them being cut smaller but i loved the experience of biting into this big glob of pickled cucumber. Our waitress was short with us but effective. Lets talk about drinks. I could write a 4 tiered, 6 book, adventure saga on the beer selection alone. I have NEVER ever in my Year-Long Providence experience seen sooo many beers!!! And trust me ya gurl has been to many a beer gardens in RI. Whatever creative, pretentious, demiurgic, inventive, innovative,annoyingly unique beer you want this place wrote the book on it. IM SERIOUS. The book of beers and scotches is at least 20 pages long. So why did I give it three stars? I could give two flying squirrel f^cks about beer and dive bars. The lights were dim and the atomosphere looked like a cross between Rosanne's basement and a hobbits hollow--not for me. So why did you go? I like a lil diversity in my outings (and my friend Andalisa made me go) haha. Will I go again? Methinks Not, but it was a great experience. If you love dive bars, pretentious beers and pub food in a dimly lit establishment then this place is for you. read more

Quarry House Tavern - Why?? You have a 4 out of five star rating???? - Dive Bars Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

This place is really, truly, honestly a dive bar. It's great for a group but there is no phone signal once downstairs. The menu is a tad limited and the space is squished due to an oversized bar and poorly placed table areas. The drinks were what you would expect at a college bar. Overall, the staff was pretty friendly and did the best with what they had. I just wish the ambiance and the menus had a little more zest to it. read more

Back in the days before the smoking ban this place was a real dive. Now it's just a dive. The back room was the only escape (smoke-free) from the fumes and there was never anyone in there b/c all the patrons smoked! Now it seems that all the days I've been this dive is always packed, especially on Mondays: half-priced hamburgers. Carnivorous Yelpers appreciated that on a past rainy Monday. My neighbor lured me back here again by offering me a draft on her if I sat with her while she consumed one of Jackie's hamburgers at a Quarry House price. Hey, I have no shame in accepting free drinks. This is the place to go if you don't feel like showering, don't feel like heating up the flat iron, or shaving off that scary Joaquin Phoenix beard. You'll fit right in. Shoes required though. read more

Came in after a concert and had the best vegan wings ever. They were a bit spicy, which was perfect for me. My friends really enjoyed the tots, but the mild regular wings were way too spicy for my friend. That's the only issue we had with the food, otherwise it was really good. I would come back for the vegan wings for sure. read more

I wonder how often the Indian place that shares this address get people walking in trying to find Quarry House. This place is located on the side of the building, down the stairs into the dungeon. Once you make your way down the steps, the lights are low, the place looks sketchy, it's not though as kids are allowed and a few were there surprisingly during my visit. Apparently the tots are world famous, well maybe not world famous but apparently they are the go to item on the food menu and I admit they are quite tasty but then again when aren't tots amazing. Also had the burger, it was decent, nothing to write home to about but it nice compliment to the tots. Place is cool overall, nice place to kick back and relax with a group of friends, grab a beer and a order of tots and have fun. read more

Quarry House Tavern - The famous tots and a burger. - Dive Bars Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

This is the kind of places that makes me wish I lived in the DC area. Well, that is until I stepped outside and realized I hate the area... but Quarry House makes you forget all that. The no sign, basement bar, no windows, shady bathroom situation? Perfect. We snagged a 2 top Wednesday night, had a few draft beers, and ate our brains out. HUGE burgers, cheesy bacon tater tots, papusas, hummus and pita, and the best salad I've ever had? It was all amazing. Service is great, atmosphere is great, prices are great. I think I'll spend my birthday here. read more

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After dinner in the area a friend of mine were in search of a place to grab an "after dinner drink" and this was one of the only places open. I get that they have had a recent fire and are in a temporary space but the space is so weird.. It feels like one long hallway and the bar is at the back.. There is a small cluster of tables in the front and a few in "hall" which makes it really awkward to walk when someone else is also trying to move.. It looks like they have a nice back patio but it was cold the night I went so it was more annoying that every time someone opened the door a cold draft would over take the room.. Drink wise it's a bar so everything is there and it seems they have a pretty extensive beer list which could be fun to check out. The music was pretty random the night I was there so I don't even want to comment on it.. It mostly seemed like someone put on their iPod and hit shuffle.. I do have to say I'll give it a fair shot once they are back in their original space because this temporary space just isnt cutting it.. read more

This hidden gem in the heart of downtown Silver Spring has no big flashy sign announcing its existence. What tipped me off were the groups of smokers always loitering late outside when nothing nearby appears to be open. So walk down the 13 steps of stairs and enter the QHT... You may initially notice a faint mildewy odor lingering about the air. Deal with it - it's after all a basement bar that has been in business for over 76 years. Grab a menu and peruse the 3+ pages of Belgian beer - not just Chimay either! Order some Old Bay tator tots - damn yummy. The wings are definitely freshly made from scratch because they are succulent, juicy, flavorful, and quite large. Hot is actually HOT. If it's a Friday night, there may be a live band playing that old time rock 'n' roll in the back. If not, the jukebox seems to have the Pixies on repeat. And that's not such a bad thing. read more

Quarry House Tavern - Dive Bars Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

I have lived in the Silver Spring area for a couple of months now, and I had never had an opportunity to stop by this place. Quite frankly, I didn't know it was there, until I happened to walk by looking for somewhere to grab a late lunch, and saw the small crowd forming outside of the establishment. I would later learn that this was because they do half-priced burgers on Monday nights. Upon entering the restaurant I was pleasantly surprised at the "diveyness" of it. It is clearly a spot that caters to the hipster crowd in Silver Spring (if that exists). The interior is dimly lit with an appropriate amount of grunge to provide an endearing charm. Since it was such a nice day, I was really wanting to sit outside. I was pleased to find out that they had an outdoor patio located in the rear of the building. The patio was spacious and well appointed. It was quickly filled with patrons, and I could quickly see that I was the only one who had missed the memo about the burgers at Quarry House. As a part-time vegetarian, I enjoy burgers, but don't particularly care for beef. I was happy to see that this place had the option of getting all of their burgers with a vegetarian patty. My friend of course opted for the half pound cow. Both of us were very pleased with our burgers, and it helped that they were half-priced. My only critique would be that the veggie burgers seemed to be frozen Morning Star brand (I know my veggie burgers). I would have preferred a housemade patty. But the toppings were great, and it complimented the burger well. Also the tator tots... OMG!! DELICIOUS!! They also have a great beer selection. Their beer menu is called "Beericulum Vitae"... BRILLIANT!!! Overall, great place. I will definitely be back. read more

I like to think that Quarry House doesn't want to be discovered, and that's what makes it popular. A little staircase leads you under an Indian restaurant, and you open the door and you are in a basement with a bar and a kitchen and a small back room stacked with beer and whisky cases, with probably too many tables and an old-school jukebox. Everything is kind of claustrophobic, but I get the feeling that the guests like it that way. There are about a BILLION whiskies, and a small, but good and unique beer selection. I've had a bacon burger with tots, which was pretty good, and a quesodilla that was better than I thought it would be. I also ordered some fried pickles one time, and the pickles were long, thick slivers with a light breading, but they retained too much of the fryer heat and burned my mouth. They didn't cool down to eating temperature for 10 minutes; I feel like that's on the kitchen, not me. A pretty cool vibe, and they have live music every once in a while. The service is spotty and minimal (you get your own water out of a cooler) and I won't stay away because of the pickle incident, but I would be wary of anything fried - just give it a test first to spare the roof of your mouth. read more

Quarry House Tavern - Deep fried Oreos, great $5 dessert! - Dive Bars Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Not long ago, I Googled 'Best Burger Silver Spring' and Quarry House Tavern was the first hit, so that made the decision easy for us. Since recently, we live nearby, so we walk quite often on Georgia, but funny enough, this spot has not yet been on our radar. It's not that surprising though, since it's a relatively hidden entrance; a staircase on the corner of the street leads you to a door downstairs. PLEASE GO DOWN THAT STAIRCASE! You'll enter a surprisingly spacious typical American tavern with good music, a nice atmosphere, an extensive menu with drinks for everyone, and quite a large choice of food aswell. And then the burgers.. Wow. They give you options for burgers they created themselves or you can craft your own burger, which we did. A bunch of delicious ingredients made the choices both divers and easy, and then they grill it.. Absolutely delicious. These were the best burgers I have had in a LONG time, they were amazing. Juicy, Tasty, the toppings were fresh and crispy, even the size was perfect. The prices are also good! They have specials in both the food and drinks department, but even with the regular menu, there is something for everyone. From the cheapest beers that I have seen in the DC area to 150 dollars whiskeys for the connaisseur, and everything in between. All in all, a great place where they know what they are doing and they do it well. A very well deserved 5* read more

Have wanted to check this place out years ago but it was closed after a fire. Now it's restored and reopened we finally found an opportunity to go. On an early Sunday evening, it was not that busy, just a few tables occupied in both the front and back dining rooms and a few at the bar. Nice ambience even though probably not quite the same as when full, rather quiet for the "dive bar" vibe, with an almost intimate feel given the low ceiling basement venue and darkly lit wood paneled interior with an array of interesting vintage wall decor. We had the chophouse burger, very good with quality ingredients, and the most delicious tater tots. Also had the wings with jerk sauce - too bad they only give you one kind of sauce per order as I would have liked to try some of the other sauces. Anyway, the wings just so-so - crispy but the meat quite dry and not very tender, sauce was spicy. In any case, with a limited menu this is more a place to go for craft beers and for those who really like burgers. Metro accessible, metered street parking available - although even on a Sunday we had to circle a bit before finding a space as many side streets are resident permit parking only. read more

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Love this place! Classic neighborhood dive. I loved it before the fire and still love it after the remodel. It's the type of place where you can actually meet total strangers from all walks of life at the bar, or you can have a great time with a group of friends. Huge beer selection - very upper-tier beers, so pricey but tasty. Lots of rare beers here. Tater tots are great, and other food is also solid. Only minor complaint is the back section gets REALLY loud. Concrete doesn't help. read more

I love this spot and have been coming for years since before the fire. After the remodel it looks exactly like it was and has a great selection of food and drinks. Generally the bartenders seem cool, but there is one bartender in particular who should exit the service industry entirely. This is the taller thin dude with no tats, I think he said his name was Rico. He probably should instead work a desk job that requires no interaction with people. He seems to completely power trip on his position as the bartender and seems to love to scream excessively loud and order people around. He seems to have a horrible attitude and is not very friendly at all and has a very bland and irritating personality. Maybe he's compensating for something. You'll be much better off hiring a cooler/friendlier/less aggressive bartender. read more

Quarry House is on the corner of Georgia Ave and Bonifant Street. There won't be any signs that actually say "Quarry House", but it's directly on the corner and down a darkly lit flight of steps. Depending on the time of day, it might even be a gentleman on the outside checking IDs if you need specifics on the location. This place is basically a watering hole. A typical dive bar. It looks very run down when you first enter. Almost looks like you're entering a dungeon to have a secret meeting with someone. Now that I think about it, maybe that's the whole idea LOL!!! Anyway, they have a decent amount of seating and it can get quite crowded during the evening and night time. If you live nearby, you might wanna just walk there. If you live nowhere nearby and you're driving, street parking can get quite hectic. Try your luck, but that small parking lot that's about a few footsteps from the place is always packed. The drink menu has a very large assortment of beers and ciders you can choose from. For my first visit, I ordered some type of grapefruit cider and some type of lime cider. They both turned out to be pretty good. I opted for the cold 16 ounce can for $9 bucks which wasn't bad. They have some 12 ounce cans which are around 6-7 bucks, but I wanted to maximize my opportunity by getting more to drink. I ended up getting the bacon cheeseburger with tater tots as my entree. I was highly impressed with the way the burger was prepared. Juicy well seasoned beef patty topped with a great portion of bacon. The bun held everything together snug and it was definitely worth the money. The tater tots tasted like they were either overcooked in the grease or the grease hasn't been changed in quite some time. The tater tots should have tasted like potatoes, not like I was eating a side of grease. read more

I love this place. It's a dive bar type of scene. If you are a sport fan, this is not the place for you to go and watch a game. They don't have a television. This bar is for the social crowd who rather carry a conversation. Their food is always pretty good here. Recommend the tater tots with old bay seasoning. Burgers are pretty awesome here too. They have many varieties of beer. Belgium beer, German, local, & some beers you wouldn't get at normal bars. They have a live band once a week I think, also a jukebox. Older ambiance, but still great. They also got trivia night. Overall, I always liked coming here. I finally wrote a review for this place! So definitely should come to this place if anyone is looking for a chilled hole in the wall dive bar! read more

Quarry House Tavern - Tater tots, and Trappistes Rochefort #8 Belgium beer - Dive Bars Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

The portions are downright sinful. In a good way. One of the best burgers I've had in the DC area, I got the BBQ, Swiss, Bacon burger sans the lettuce, tomato & red onion. I added grilled onion to it and it really made the difference. Burger was so flavorful & delicious. We got there at around 5 on a Sunday and it was pretty empty but people started coming in soon after. The server was awesome and I'd highly recommend this place. My one thing was that tater tots were pretty salty with my meal and the guacamole in my guac & tortilla chips appetizer was pretty bland. Other than that, awesome burgers, awesome atmosphere once it gets goin & awesome service. Monday's are half off burgers btw! read more

Quarry House Tavern - Bacon, BBQ & Swiss burger sans lettuce, tomato and red onion. I did add grilled onion to it tho and it was awesome. - Dive Bars Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

I'm a beer snob and this is my favorite bar in the DC metro area: really folks, when was the last time Brickskellar actually *had* the brew you ordered in stock? Quarry House carries what's on their wonderfully diverse "Beericulum Vitae", and even stuff that's not - when you get in the door check out the fridge to see what might be hiding in there! I've been to QH with 1 person for an intimate evening where they let us hang all night unbothered, and I've hosted a HH night with 25 friends where the waitress took excellent care of us (every last one of us was happy w/the grub) and the bartender was knowledgable and attentive. Let the crusty folks crowd into Birreria Paradiso begging to get a drink, or pay through the nose at Brasserie Beck (as the bartenders sneer)! I'll be 13 steps down, enjoying a fine ale and yummy burger as I bask in the glow of Quarry House Tavern... sigh. Is it quittin' time yet? read more

Quarry House Tavern - ...cue harp sounds here! - Dive Bars Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Not a bad attempt at an social event and gathering. Extremely limited bar seating but the food service and seating is suitable comfortable night for dine in. Lighting is very low and makes you feel and desire the comfy 90s grunge vibe but the restrooms adjacent to the seating area is a distraction, especially on a busy night. The place isn't far from greatness. Keep serving the outstanding wings and cheap beer. read more