Small venue that is a lot of fun. A chance just to hang. Large beer selection (nothing on tap)…read more Food is a bit limited - more appetizer based. Love the TV access and all the board/bar games. Good atmosphere

We were in town for a long weekend going to Camden Yards, but little did we know the bar closest to…read moreour Airbnb would be how we needed to end each night. JR is a legend with a massive beer selection and some great pizza. Wings are real good too. I think we ran him out of HOMEMADE pizza dough 4 straight nights. Although he probably made extra and saved some for us knowing we'd be coming back after the game(s). That's the kind of guy and place we lucked into finding.

When you're told that your ghost tour is going to meet at the square across the street from a…read moreTaphouse, you grab food inside it and savor some incredible beers. It's what you do1 and this led to me discovering just how much of a certifiable beer haven Max's is! For a Philly comparison I'd put Max's on the same caliber as Glory Beer Bar and Kitchen but with a beer bible on the same scale as Monk's. It's been a beer haven for going on four decades and it shows with their 100+ rotating taps, 1000+ bottles & cans, a 4 casks that feature plenty of local Baltimore brews alongside the finest from Belgium, Germany, and then some! They even have seasonal special events like a Sour Beer Fest in June, and a Rare & Obscure Beer Weekend in October. The bar interior was classic food, with a huge main bar that showcased the many brew and spirit options. The bartenders were also spot on with their service and spot on beer suggestions. For food being so close to the waterfront had me craving some seafood, and the rockfish sandwich delivered with its Chesapeake seasoning and remoulade dressing. Each day of the week has a beer special at Max's, and Thursday meant that I was enjoying a discount on full pint cask pours. I liked that Max's had transparent pricing available for 4 oz to large pours and growlers to go on their menu for each and every draft beer, and the 4 oz pours made it easier to enjoy the 11% abv barleywine beer from a Baltimore brewery that I was curious about without feeling some extra inebriated repercussions during my ghost tour. It was extra details like that which had me really enjoying Max's and dubbing it a must visit for any beer lover visiting Baltimore.

Avoid this place if you are visiting or just new to Baltimore. They do not like outsiders. The…read moreordering process here is ridiculously stupid. The beers are listed by number, but nobody tells you that you're supposed to order that way. I ordered a beer by its actual name, and the bartender acted like I was an idiot for not knowing their system. And nowhere in the restaurant or on the menu does it explain how to order. And numerous other people were doing the same thing. How hard is it to make a sign and/or update your website/menu? On top of that, even if you have a table, you still have to go up to the bar to order. When the place is busy, it's a complete shitshow. You're fighting through a crowd just to get a drink while your table sits empty. Whoever came up with this ordering system clearly doesn't care about being easy to do business with. Terrible setup, and the male bartender Roberts's attitude made it even worse. Our group consisted of two bank CEO's, a law enforcement officer and a senior executive in investment banking. We'll take our wallets and business somewhere else on football Sunday.

Old Major is a delightful place I've been going to since shortly after they opened in 2018. It is a…read morewell renovated bar/restaurant in my neighborhood and I've quite enjoyed walking there recently. Initially, I was a big wine drinker and found this place had a great selection of reds, whites, and pinks. The past few years however, I've been super into craft beer and was pleasantly surprised by the offerings on tap AND some really good stuff housed in those little under bar fridges! My last 2 visits I ordered food, the spicy baingan which is ABSOLUTELY delicious! I looked up the recipe online and it seems like a lot of work so Old Major has a customer for life just for that dish, lol! Otherwise, I'm really a fan of the bar owner, Candice. Just about every time I've visited, she's there and not only provides excellent customer service, but is a very cool chick and I like talking to her about...well, everything! Old Major ticks all my boxes for convenience, quality, and customer service. Of course I'll visit again!

Excellent, friendly place. Thoughtful events. Reasonable prices. Safe. Well-managed.read more

Went there with some friends on a whim on one of the first beautiful days of the spring in…read moreMaryland, IYKYK. Despite the flow of patrons, the staff was responsive and the food came out quickly. We ended up sitting inside by the windows which was completely fine, despite wanting outdoor seating. Plenty of indoor space and great people watching. I don't even want to preface with "for bar food," because this food need not be categorized. The portions were massive, i was able to take 1/2 of my buffalo cauliflower wrap home. As a vegetarian, I felt as though there were plenty of options for me. I also enjoyed a sour. I look forward to coming back here in the future.

Honestly, I should have just kept the issue I experienced to myself due to the response I was…read moregiven. I found a rock in my fry, my tooth is still slightly irritated. I addressed the issue with one of the workers or possible bar back who said that he would send someone out to speak with me. We waited about 15 minutes and no one came. I decided to go in and the general manager Dan came to speak with me. I felt very dismissed, he expressed that the rock probably came from the potato, honestly I was understanding that things like this happen as I also work in service. It was the way he responded to me, as he said "ok and what do you want me to do about it" there was no apologies or I'm sorry this happened. I wasn't asking for him to comp my entire meal, but the least he could have done was apologize and or discount the meal or one beverage. I mainly addressed this issue to make them aware, and I honestly wouldn't have written this review if Dan the general manager was one, polite and two the least bit apologetic. I walked out feeling dismissed and irritated. Better sub your fries for salad unless you would like an unexpected trip to the dentist.

Shout out to Rachel at Wet City! This place is always a vibe. Great ambiance, head-bopping music,…read moregood drinks, and the food comes out quick and delicious. I've been here several times and honestly have yet to have a disappointing experience. Rachel definitely deserves a special shout out. She makes sure everyone is taken care of and you can tell she genuinely cares about the people she's serving. She's attentive without overdoing it and just adds to the overall good energy of the place. Wet City continues to be one of those spots I can come to and know I'm going to have a good time. Good food, good music, great atmosphere, and even better service!

I recently had the opportunity to visit Wet City while attending an Evening Ritual vinyl listening…read moresession. And I honestly don't know why I waited so long to give them a try. I loved the laid back retro-ish feel of Wet City. It reminds me of an everyday hang out, chill spot to grab a craft cocktail and a meal. Given the Evening Ritual event was sold out the bar and kitchen were pretty busy. So of course the wait to order at the bar took a bit of time as well as receiving food from the kitchen. Which was expected. Nonetheless every drink on the menu piqued my interested. I settled on two cocktails for the night and they were both delicious. Especially the gin and cucumber based cocktail. For food I decided on the Oklahoma burger. Which was 2 smash burgers, cheese, pickles, fried onions, and a fancy sauce. This burger was finger licking good. And I devoured the whole thing including the fries. Wet City has a nice menu selection and a vibe to match which are two things that will keep me coming back in the future.

Checked out the menu outside and saw their date night special for Thursday - it was Thursday! An…read moreappetizer, a pizza, and two cocktails for $45! We were greeted quickly and told to sit anywhere we waited. The restaurant was very well lit and decorated. I really enjoyed the atmosphere. The server was newer but very nicem she greeted us with a pitcher of water, concerning it was a very hot day this certained earned some points! We had some questions about out the menu and she asked the nearby bartender which was really helpful. We got the cocktail of the month and the brown derby. Both excellent and well made. Next we ordered the honey old bay wings. They were very salty, we asked for more honey and that helped a lot. Lastly we got the mushroom onion pizza. This was delicious and full of shrooms. A really great date night, I'm excited to return to try more!

We are always looking for some good pizza and Raffy's has made the list. We got artichokes,…read morepepperoni pizza, the goat pizza, a side of spicy ranch as well as some drinks. The artichokes were nothing special, I'd skip those next time. The pizza was delicious. Thin, crispy, and very nice sauce flavor and toppings. The side of spicy ranch had a kick to it. We were the only ones there at the time but the service was on top of it. She was nice and attentive. Id definitely come back and try other flavors. They do specials and offer a thursday date night deal.

Doesn't matter which failing bar takes over this spot, there is never a bartender in sight. Thanks…read morefor nothing. Sports are on all the TVs on a Sunday but nobody wants to take my money. Hate this place.

Sat here for over 15 minutes waiting for a bartender to appear. Nobody ever came so we left to get…read morea beer somewhere else.

Love the bartenders especially Norah and Dylan, they are nice, have great recommendations and keep…read morethe vibes chill. This is my neighborhood go to spot for sports games, karaoke, trivia and endless beer options! Give them a try when you're in the Mt Vernon neighborhood next! Great food options, late night happy hour menu etc.

I lovvvvveee the waitress she was very attentive, also I enjoyed the sport bar vibe and the games…read morethat were playing. The food was lackluster to be honest, fries were enjoyable(but not enough to make me finish them) and the beer battered fries lacked structure but decent in taste. The island mocktail came off more like a juice than a zero proof drink, lack carbonation and flavor complexity Great for a drunk night off with the bros, but that's about it imho

Grano Pasta just opened a small Italian grocery store|market located in the building next to their…read moreinto seating (Grano Wine). The market is called Grano Dolce and it has top notch Italian necessities for cooking, making drinks and those adult lunchables we all love (charcuterie boards!). I'm glad we took the waitress's recommendation ago take a look! They've been open for a few weeks now! Friday/Saturday open from 11:00-6:00. Sunday open from 11:00-2:00. Check their instagram for more info: @granopastabars

the service here is amazing!! everyone is so sweet and attentive. i'm vegetarian and my server…read morehelped me choose what to get. i wanted the tteokbokki with a creamy gochujang sauce which wasn't on the menu anymore and they went as far as to check with the chef and make it for me!! so so sweet of them! my food was sooo delicious!! it's also a beautiful restaurant and the seating especially in the booths is so thoughtfully designed. so pretty and romantic.

What an experience. I really wish this restaurant was in Gaithersburg. But maybe if it was it…read morewouldn't be as special. Sunday was my first time trying this restaurant and it was great. My friends suggested that we dine here for restaurant week which was a sweet idea. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by the friendly hostess who took us to our seats. Then our waiter explained the menu and gave us some time to decided what menu we wanted to order from (Restaurant week brunch menu or regular menu). We chose the brunch menu. For the brunch menu we were able to choose a appetizer, entree, and a dessert for $35.00. Not too bad. For drinks I ordered PIRATE PRINCESS which was Ron del Barrilito 2 Star Puerto Rican rum, passionfruit, miso honey, lime, and togarash. It was a perfect balance of sweetness and a little bitterness. For food we ordered the shrimp and corn patties, and the pan roasted salmon. The shrimp and corn patties were delicious. It was packed with multiple flavors and it was seasoned really well. The pan roasted salmon was cooked to perfection. It was flaky, and seasoned very well. It came with Ramen noodles that I thought were going to be temperature hot however, they came room temperature which was fine. They were seasoned very well. The ambiance was very nice. It gave like 1950's/ 1970's vibe. Old marble tables, antique pictures on the walls. It seemed like the building use to be a house prior to it becoming a restaurant. It was a great time. If you are in the Hampden area I recommend giving this restaurant a try. I am looking forward to visiting again for dinner. Cheers!!