Clandestino has grown up, literally. What began as a small operation in Frederick has moved into a…read morelarger space, and the expansion suits them well. This is Puerto Rican pitorro, also known as ron cañita, made with care and intention rather than gimmickry. Many local liquor stores now carry the brand, and it is well worth picking up a bottle, but visiting the distillery is an experience in itself. The founder is a fellow Puerto Rican born retired military member, a background I share, and like me, he has put down roots in Maryland. That story is reflected clearly in the brand's own framing, "Puerto Rican born, Maryland made." The space feels grounded and unpretentious, and that sensibility carries through to the hospitality. We arrived late on a Saturday and were still welcomed warmly, never rushed. We were taken care of by the founder's daughter, who was exceptionally kind, attentive, and knowledgeable. She guided us through a flight that included the traditional pitorro, almond, pineapple, coffee, coconut chai, and several seasonal offerings. The flavors were thoughtful and well balanced; even the infused expressions retained a clear rum backbone rather than drifting into novelty. We enjoyed them enough to leave with several bottles. This is artisanal pitorro done right, rooted in Puerto Rican tradition and confidently made in Maryland. Buying it locally is convenient, but going to the distillery is where the people, the story, and the spirit fully come together.

The Clandestino Speak Easy at Zen West is open Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm to 12pm. It's also…read moreavailable for events and private parties.

Great deals and good crowd, best bar in Towson by a long shot, definitely did not disappoint for…read morethe dive bar vibe!

Let's not pretend that your getting pampered here. That's…read morenot happening Have a cocktail.... See some people ...... enjoy yourself...... The good time here is created by your vibes which they embrace.... If you want to expand your positive attitude that's what their looking to enhance....enjoy you Real life Who loves Kislings Tavern

Stopped in for lunch after a little shopping. Pizza and cocktails! We had the pepperoni and hot…read morehoney pizza, my new fave! We sat at the bar, the service was quick and efficient. Would definitely stop in again if in the area

Omg what a first experience! There was one bartender when I walked in-and about 11 people waiting…read more Jordan was doing an excellent job taking orders, making drinks, and serving. This guy was very professional, had great manners and didn't waste time. Food: Chicken tenders and fries. These was a side of Cole slaw included. Yes I know, my child orders this as well but the is these were not ordinary tenders. They were huge chicken breast cuts. The cooks(JT) did his thing. These tenders were cooked perfectly. Even the crinkly fries were bomb. The bar area was very clean. There is plenty of seating . I will come back to see what happy hour is like.

It really does not get any better than this! We arrived at 6:00 PM to enjoy Half Price Burger Night…read moreat the Rec Room. We were warmly greeted by Kelly. My husband had his favorite - a blue cheese burger with French fries. My brother and I decided to go big and order the Black n Blue Burger. He had his blackened - I had mine plain. Both were topped with melted Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Sautéed Onion, Mushrooms and Roasted Red Peppers. We both decided on Sweet Potato Fries with our burgers. The burgers we ordered were cooked and prepared to our specifications and were delicious. The fries were crispy, not greasy, and seasoned perfectly. Both Kelly and Rich took excellent care of us. We all thoroughly enjoyed our Burger Night at the Rec Room.

Spent some time here before a concert/show next door at The Recher, which seems to have the same…read moreowners as this place. Bouncer at the door checking i.d.'s (saw him turn a couple girls down for having fakes). They serve a larger than standard size bar menu and we tried out several different items as well as cocktails and some craft draft beers. A Blue Hawaiin or Old Fashioned Whiskey cocktail is priced at 9 dollars each, but are served in full size pint glasses! I had a Rec Room Club Sandwich with sweet potato fries (see my pic) and my wife had a grilled Reuben and waffle fries. Both of them were insanely huge! Absolutely do not order an appetizer if you're going to get a sandwich or a burger. I literally could only eat half of my club sandwich and fries and I am generally a big eater. My club sandwich with s.p. fries was 12 bucks and it was a great value. It also tasted great and was made fresh with what seemed like Boar's Head meats, or something of that quality. I was very, very impressed and also quite surprised. It's a bar, so it's not the cleanest place in the world (see their bathrooms), but it's got surprisingly good food. I had a Troeg's IPA and 1 other craft pint (I forget which one) and they were 8 bucks each. I would definitely return here for the same reason...to eat and pre-game a bit before a show next door at The Recher. Note: there's no street parking here, but there's tons of paid parking lots behind here. It's like 5 bucks to park there for 8 hours at night.

We were very pleased with the friendly atmosphere and helpful staff who served us in a timely and…read moregracious manner. The food and the drinks were superlative. We will definitely pay a return visit.

Saturday 7:58…read more Server: Brendan I walked around Towson for 15 min before I tried this warm and inviting restaurant. It didn't have a funny smell in the waiting area and the HEAT was on. My wingman and I were seated immediately and Brendan brought us over some water. I needed a minute to look at the menu since it was my first time. I was pleased to see the comfort food appetizers and Brendan recommended Thai chili shrimp and crab dip. I added a glass of Pinot noir and Brendan made sure I kept my cup filled. This restaurant has really cozy seating and sofas that face a TV for the games near the bathroom. It's also attached to the theater next door. That was a surprising find as I made my way back from the clean bathroom. No notes for Towson Tavern. I'll be back to try the braised short rib

The staff kept apologizing for not being able to help us. We asked for silverware to go with our…read morefood. A customer went and finally got our silverware. Plain cheese burger came out missing the bun. We told the waitress a plain cheeseburger burger with just cheese and burger and the bun.

Stopped in for happy hour during the week w my wife. We had HH priced sangria and martinis and…read moreordered 2 apps .... Mussels & a special of the day, blackened shrimp over a great mix of julienne veggies & peach, etc. Everything we had was fantastic and service at the bar was 10/10. Owner was in attendance and we had a wonderful time. It had been awhile since we had been there but will return soon.

Stopped by during Happy Hour on a Friday. There were a few patrons but plenty of seating available…read moreat the bar. They had lots of drink specials and $.99 wings. I ordered the strawberry lemonade crush and five honey old bay wings. The drink was delicious, but I did not enjoy the wings one bit. I could not taste the honey old bay flavor at all. It tastes like charred wings. I was with my cousin who also ordered a few wings. She could not taste her wing flavor as that charred taste was overpowering. I don't know if they blow torch the wings or put it in the broiler before sending it out but it just did not taste good. The atmosphere of this location seems more fitting for the college crowd, and I am way beyond college age. It wasn't a bad experience, but I doubt return.

We actually ended up here by mistake but it was a good time so we stayed. The place is huge lots of…read moreroom at the bar. We had strawberry lemonade crushed for a drink. They were delicious and on special The food was okay. I had pulled pork quesadilla but I didn't particularly care for the taste I should have gotten chicken. I also got crabby tots they were good but the tots were a little over cooked. All in all I'd go back and try some more drinks.

We sat in front of the fire and ate delicious food. We started with delicious fries with homemade…read morecurry sauce for dipping. So good. Nate recommended the steak and stout pie, it was amazing. The fish and chips were flavorful and perfectly cooked. Shepherd's pie was so yummy. The prices are very reasonable. Nate was friendly and attentive. Great sense of humor and honest. Told us not to get the soup. Loved the decor and music. Felt transported to Ireland.

The service is the best ever the food is great I recommend the Ruben with fries the bartender is…read morethe best his name is Nate and he's dope to talk to I would definitely come back here again

Yesterday I had the opportunity to revisit Liquid Libs. It was not busy as mu previous visit. The…read moreHostess was very friendly and pleasant; even allowed me to see the rear outdoor patio exerience that I never knew they had. That is a very nice seating option; however, there was a private event occurring so I couldnt be seated at such. They also have a front patio seating option as well. I opted to be seated at the bar for this visit as well. The bartender was not as pleasant as my entrance experience and previous visit; however he was attentive. We ordered drinks and then proceeded witj our food ordering once we received our drinks. We ordered Expresso Martini and Reposado Old Fashioned. The drinks are amazing and 5*. We ordered our food Oversized burger and Pan Seared scallops over brussel sprouts. Our food came out hot and within reasonable time. The burger is NOT an oversized burger. Regular sized and the descriptive name is deceiving. The burger option was not anything to speak on as it was not to satisfaction but quelled the hunger moment. It was over cooked. The pan seared scallops came out with a strong "fishy" smell. They however were tasty and spicy. This was a small plate as it was only 3 scallops in total. Other then the strong "fishy"smell, they were tasty. We then ordered a limoncello and was of course satisfied as it was another great tasting drink. This establishment does not have a nice and variety food menu but you will never be disappointed with the drinks.

Been here many times and the food is always on point. Really food pizzas, tapas, seafood and…read moreamazing cocktails. Eggplant involtini is one of my faves. The vibes here are my favorite part because the bar is so lit up and vibrant and they're always playing good throwback music. Lots of hightops to have happy hour or for some small bites. Good for a date. Never had an issue with service here- always fast and always clearing your dishes. The only thing i will say is it is a little pricey. Will keep returning though!