Acme Bar & Grill in Annapolis delivered a fantastic experience from start to finish. The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between lively and welcoming, making it a great spot whether you're stopping in for a casual drink or settling in for a full meal. The food came out hot, fresh, and well‑seasoned, and the bar selection was impressive with plenty of options for every taste. What truly set the night apart was our bartender, Dustin. His professionalism and energy elevated the entire experience. Dustin was attentive without ever being overbearing, quick to offer recommendations, and clearly knowledgeable about the menu and the bar. Every drink he made was spot‑on, and he checked in regularly to make sure everything was perfect. You can tell he takes pride in his work and genuinely cares about the guests' experience. It's rare to find a bartender who combines skill, personality, and efficiency so seamlessly. Dustin is a standout, and Acme Bar & Grill is lucky to have him. Because of his excellent service, this spot has definitely become a go‑to recommendation for anyone visiting Annapolis. Highly recommend both the restaurant and Dustin behind the bar. read more

Last Thursday was my first visit here and I absolutely loved the place. Definitely a dive bar but that is right up our alley! While waiting for a dinner reservation nearby, my husband and I stopped in for a couple drinks. Just before we left we smelled how amazing the wings were to the point we came back after our dinner just to get some!! They tasted just as good as they smelled. The bartender was super friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back. read more

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Acme for the win! Been here multiples times usually just for the ambiance and drinks but the food is also superb! read more

Acme Bar & Grill - Sports Bars Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

The short bouncer turned my friend away even though she is fully 23 years old after watching 19 year olds leave the bar. He also laughed in her face and then suggested another bar (terrible for business btw). They also tried to get us to pay $5 so guess they will let you in underage if you agree to pay. Mind you everyone else in the group is 24/25. Would definitely stay away from this place read more

For what it's worth (a bar, duh!) Acme Bar & Grill has solid bar food with a very laid back vibe. My friends and I went about fifteen minutes and couldn't decide what to order (so we ordered a ton, see photos). What were the showstoppers: wings, shrimp, pizza, quesadillas and crab balls. The wings are super crispy (fried hard) and flavorful, the pizza is simple but satisfying, and the quesadillas are cheesy and filling. Perfect for a casual late night bar meal, especially if you're craving wings! I'd return again especially for the wings! read more

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I've been coming here for nearly 30 years. This is what they offer. If this isn't what you want, don't go here. It's a sports bar. This is what they have. You want fancy, go somewhere else. read more

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they kicked me out the bathroom while my pants were down disrespectful as hell they made good drinks but i don't care because i feel uncomfortable and disrespected if the staff learns to understand and talk to people then maybe i would come back heavy on maybe read more

I visited Acme for a friend's birthday. We did a little bar hopping and started off here. For starters, this place is loud on the weekend so if that's your thing, you're in for a good time. I ended up getting the cheesesteak egg rolls which were just okay. I would've liked a little more cheese in them and a different dipping sauce besides marinara. The service was attentive despite how busy it was. After my friend and I finished our appetizers and drinks, we left to meet up with friends at another spot. Overall, I just had an okay experience at Acme. I wouldn't be in a rush to return. read more

Please teach your bouncers how to check IDs. I watched five girls with fake ids in front of me go in and when i went up as a 21 yr old i was told my real id was fake. I've never seen a more stupid bouncer. He told me to go to the cops. if i cared enough about that 2x2 bar i would've. Just learn how to do ur jobs read more

Service was nice but management was terrible. General manager made a disparaging comment about me and I responded and he had me cash out. Terrible establishment. Stay away. read more

Dude at the bar berated me about not handing him my credit card (I did). After 5 mins of arguing he realized he was wrong and was still a dick (he kept trying to hand me someone else's card and insisting it was mine). I have been here before 2 other times and have had nothing but awful experiences. 3rd time's the charm. This place is nothing but a college bar. If you're younger than 23 don't even bother trying to come here. They also did last call and kicked everyone out 5 mins after my friend boughtt beers for everyone. Garbage place. Some locals may like it but if you're a traveler please don't. Not to mention the amount of coke that people were doing in the upstairs bathroom. Asinine. read more

absolutely the worst bar I have ever been to. the bartenders are wasted and the company is awful. Bouncers are extremely violent and guests are extremely rowdy. avoid this shit bar at all costs, they are way overpriced and absolutely unreasonable. if you pay a cover to get in HAHAHAHA. Hoping this bar shuts down because it's actually scum of Annapolis read more

Spent the weekend in the area for the Military Bowl. Stopped by Acme to watch the NFL games on Sunday. The place was great. Good food, cold beers and a good crowd into the games. It was a fun place to visit. It's a better place to watch football. read more

Came during happy hour and didn't realize the drinks were on sale until after I left. They did charge for full price for my cocktail. We ordered an appetizer and it wasn't too bad. The service was a bit slow but overall was a good experience. read more

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I am not a big fan of wings but their Buffalo Garlic Parmesan wings are something different!!! Their tater tots are super crispy and crunchy and the sauce they come with is amazing! I personally love getting the cheesesteak rolls and dipping them in that special sauce! Try their beer towers or a classic Orange Crush! The staff is very friendly and attentive. Some nights they do covers and the food is a little bit more on the pricey side ($13 for 10 wings and no side). They also allow you to bring your dog if you're sitting outside! Andy is an amazing bartender as well as Mato! The bouncers and security team is always very friendly as well. Going to acme at night really gives you the Downtown Annapolis Night Life experience! read more

Was in town for the night. My 21 year old daughter and her friend made the mistake of coming to Acme Bar & Grill. The Neandertal bouncer destroyed my daughters license claiming it was fake. She left in tears! I went to talk to the bouncers and one told me he did it because it was fake. When I told him she is 21, he said too bad and to call the police if I had a problem. I was disgusted but didn't want to argue with idiots and as I walked away, one of the bouncers screamed at me calling me a slut. Losers on a power trip. Avoid at all costs. read more

Do not go to Acme ever again! This bar is not a safe! My son was assaulted by a complete stranger in an unprovoked attack Friday, 11/24/2023. While in line for the bathroom, he was attacked by a guy who had just come out of the bathroom. My son was not looking and the guy grabbed his head and slammed it into a wall with an exposed screw leaving him in pain and bleeding profusely!! The bar showed no concern about his injuries, did not call for an ambulance or police, and threw him out onto the street! We called the police and I took my son to the emergency room where we spent the entire night! Do not go to Acme, you're not safe at this place! read more

This place was lit lit! On a Thursday night, I was hanging with a friend and his colleagues. I'm not familiar with Annapolis and when I was coming out here, I really didn't expect anything much at all. I had a great time here. The music was great and the drinks were strong and reasonably priced. I didn't eat anything here though. I would definitely come back and party here!! read more

Bartender (tall brunette) combed her hair in front of us behind the bar(eww), and then proceeded to sit and drink with another table while I waited over 10 minutes for a refill, at which point I just asked for my check and went to a bar where they paid attention to their patron.... read more

Sunday, 11/21/21, 1:30pm. My one and only interaction in this place was to walk in, ask the bartender if he could turn the channel on an unwatched TV to pick up an out of market football game. He turned around, asked his superior (I'm assuming bar manager?) if that would be ok. Boss (who wasn't doing anything, wasn't busy....at all) couldn't be bothered, and offhandedly responded "no, not now" without having the guts to look at us as he rendered his verdict, instead turning his back on us and futzing with something on the back bar. Suffice it to say I can't comment on food, drink or quality of the rest of the staff, as we turned around and walked out. If I were to offer advice for improvement to whoever owns this place, I would say "hire some managers who actually know how to manage and actually care as much as you do about the business they're representing". Heaven help the place if the "manager" behind the bar was actually the owner. If not, heaven help the owner, given a bit of a common theme in these reviews re: poor attitudes, if they can't fix their staffing problems. A shame that such a great location should be wasted. It could be so much better than it is today. https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g29494-d811575-r819589977-Acme_Bar_and_Grill-Annapolis_Maryland.html# read more

A friend and I had a nice event here on a random Wednesday night and I was told the wings are amazing, so I had to be the judge of that. The location is in s perfect spot because there are other bars on the strip. Parking isn't bad on the weekday and the bar itself wasn't crowded at all. The vibe was very chill, after my event I ordered wings and they were actually really good!! I orders the hot garlic Parmesan all wings. I loved that wasn't charged extra to order all flats either which is always a plus in my book. I enjoyed them that night and they were even better the next day for lunch. I'm not usually in the Annapolis area so I'm not sure if this would be my first choice, but at that moment I did enjoy the bar. The bartenders were really nice and responsive to us and I would recommend this bar if you want to get out on a weekday. read more

Absolutely best wings in Annapolis. First visit since pandemic the food quality and service was terrific. The wings were a bit on the small side yet tasty! Here's hoping it is a matter of wing availability and that things (wings) will return to normal as the pandemic eases... As they say, Size matters! read more

I'd recommend this place to a friend based solely upon their wings. Hands down, best wings in Annapolis. I highly recommend the Memphis Gold. They're the perfect combo of sweet honey BBQ and spice. Do be aware, the service here is usually mediocre at best. That being said, the wings justify it. read more

if i could give this place 0 stars I would. bouncer was an a$$hole and weird about our IDs. If you have out of state IDs definitely don't go. bartender charged me $12 for a $7 drink and while he went to get it, he made out with his girlfriend first. then my friends got drinks and he said "aren't you gonna tip me?". Terrible! I will never go back here and I recommend that you don't either. read more

The bouncer Austin was an absolute jerk. He would not let my friend and I in because he thought our real IDs were fake, stating that "there's absolutely no way" we were 24. We offered to provide alternative forms of ID and he was unwilling to look at them. The second bouncer said to change his mind/prove our IDs were real we needed police verification. We obtained police verification and the bouncer said "I get it wrong sometimes but these girls are assholes and are not coming in." Absolutely never going back or supporting this business. read more

-3 Stars. Bartender with the man-bun over the top rude and and called us cheap when we asked about the drink special posted at the door. He called us cheap and stated the sign was "false advertising". Never seen this before. Should have read the reviews... read more

I've been here once before for the Yelp Makers Bar Crawl. So we decided to come back again after the Polar Bear Plunge. My wife enjoyed the wings and I decided on a cheeseburger with the crab dip . Wow that was the best cheeseburger I ever had. Me and my wife both enjoyed there crab chowder soup. I forgot that this establishment was more of a sports bar. Our waitress was doing her best to serve tables and serve customers at the bar. Overall me and my wife enjoyed our meal and would definitely visit this establishment again. read more

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Don't use out of state IDs here! I used a valid Kansas ID to enter ACME and it was repeatedly bent nearly 180 degrees which has led to the eventual destruction of the license. As a valid drivers license, it had holographic imaging and other features delineating it as real. These methods could have been used as opposed to destroying government property. I now have to replace my drivers license, and I'm not going to replace it just to have it bent again so I can wait 30 minutes for a pissed off bartender to hand me a drink. read more

So I really wish the service reflected the food. If I was rating based on food this place would get 5 stars. The service was absolutely awful! Everything took too long from drinks to getting the check. Food: I got the buffalo chicken wrap and it was amazing! The chicken was great and their homemade hot sauce was a perfect compliment. I also got a $2 draught lager on happy hour and it was actually a normal size drink for a great happy hour price. I also recommend the crab dip appetizer and the crab cake was actual lump crab meat. Amazing! Service: Let me preface this by saying I am a server. This was the first time I have ever negated to leave a tip because I am a very forgiving customer since I understand the struggle. I also get that our server was helping behind the bar. However, we made it clear we were in a rush, but still waited just under a half an hour to get our check while our waitress took shots behind the bar with her bar customers and a fellow bartender while we sat there with empty plates waiting to pay. Very disappointed. read more

Amazing service and nice people! Come here every time I'm in town for the Acmepolitan burger. read more

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The food here is very good! We stopped in for a drink and appetizers on our bar hopping tour of the area. I decided to get the club sandwich(triple decker) with onion rings and fore went the appetizer. I was very happy with my decision. The club was delicious! Fresh tomatoes, perfectly toasted bread, good turkey meat and very good bacon The setting in Acme is that of a dive bar with some class lol There are a few booths, some tables and ample bar space. They have a decent selection of drafts as well. I went with the Sam Adams Summer Ale The service here was very fast and friendly. At least our waitress was anyway. In all, I'd say definitely stop by for a pint and some food. They have a great selection and I will definitely return to try their chicken wings. Apparently they've won best in Annapolis for them! read more

Acme Bar & Grill - Delicious Club Sandwich!! - Sports Bars Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Decided to go back to this place after i was introduced to their Memphis bbq wings during the Yelp Makers Mark beer crawl. The seating is fairly comfortable and definitely would be great for a large group. After I looked over the menu, I decided to get 10 wings (fairly priced at $7.00 and i wanted to see if they could duplicate the awesomeness I had the day before) and the Grilled chicken club. My fiance ordered wings and the crab chowder soup. The wings were not as awesome as they were yesterday because they were not as crispy as they were the day before :(. The opportunity to redeem themselves will come again because I will specifically ask them to make them on the crispier side. I know they are capable of crisping something because the chicken club came out and was beautiful except the super crisp and ultimately inedible bacon on the sandwich. After punishing the fries and debating on bringing the unacceptable state o my sandwich I decided to wave down a server. She noted it looked crispy and would get me some bacon. Soon after our waitress came over said "burned bacon huh? I'll take care of that" and within 5 minutes she appeared again with a new sandwich and fries. I was definitely impressed. Great service, Great food, I couldn't have asked for a better outing. 4 stars earned but I am hoping to give them 5 if they pass my request for crispy wings my next trip. read more

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How can you call yourself a sports bar when you don't play the sound to the only sporting event going on? Was there for Monday night football along with 6 others at the bar. Asked two bartenders to turn on the game sound but they refused. Instead, we had to just watch while listening to loud "house music". I closed my tab and went to Armadillos, where they are much more accommodating to their customers who are sports fans. read more

If i could give a zero i would LOL this asshole in acme well these assholes decided to play music off an ipad with no EQ which means it sounded obnoxiously loud and it was hurting my friend and my own ears. So i kindly asked i guess the manager could he turn it down he told me "no, not happening this girl just paid us $1000 to play this". Now i don't know if this belligerently drunk woman paid that amount or not, although i doubt it. I just found it rude that i am asking them to turn it down a couple notches and money made them treat me like shit..money they probably wont even get lmao. So they start saying things like give me $1000 and ill turn it down. I basically said when i come back with hearing loss make sure you have that 1k. Then the bartender decided to turn the ipad music up. Luckily for them i am in therapy and working on my reactivity but the right person would have thrown a drink right in that mans face. As you can see he is posing for the photo so its only right i share with you all. If you like trash quality ipad music, overpriced drinks, childish drunk bartenders and a tiny ass venue, acme is your place. Now i will say the bouncers outside were very kind and enjoyable. But i think whats going on inside is a lot more important. And this little place has the nerve to charge sometimes which is why i typically never go, but it was open on christmas eve and free for whatever reason. I hope the money was worth treating us like crap! read more

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What a delicious treat for lunch. I had two different appetizers. Corn and Crab fritters, crispy, with delicious Remolaude dipping sauce and deviled eggs with 4 deep fried oysters on top drizzled with a nice spicy garlic cayenne hot housemade sauce. Erica was a bubbly bright waitress ... super efficient. Great food, decent prices. Very historical place lives the tin tiles but very efficient cool air for a respite from the heat. read more

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Corinne went above and beyond pairing meals and drinks with an amazing experience as well!

You seriously still charge a cover at 1am, in a bar in Annapolis? I'm pretty sure the 2 guys leaving, as we were about to enter, who asked for their $10 back summed up our experience with you quite succintly. You fail as a bar, hope your oysters are at least decent, although I hope to never find out. read more

Female bartenders go the extra mile to be catty to other females. I mean...I got it girls, you gotta dress extra risqué and be fully engaged with the carefree / usually drunken opposite sex to get your tips, but no need to give the stink eye and weak drinks to female customers. This is not the 1850s; we make our own money too...and despite the fact that my husband is the one handing you the card for our drinks, did you ever look at whose name is actually on the debit card? Sexist much? On another note, the male bartenders are on point. They're personable and will go the extra mile to make recommendations, if you can't make up your mind. They serve Red Bob with their Grey Goose, which is kind of a knock-off Red Bull :-( Nonetheless, we'll probably come back...but definitely not our first choice. If you want better drinks and the best bartenders in town, hit up Federal House! read more

Very fun bar! Went with a group of 6 on a Friday around 7pm and ordered Orange Crush's and a beer tower. Service was prompt and the drinks were reasonably priced. By 10-11ish they cleared tables for a dancefloor and it quickly changed into a younger crowd with loud music (true for most of the bars nearby.) We still had a blast! read more

I went on a night where it was slammed. The place was packed. Security was nowhere to be found. We witnessed two fights and almost got into another when some very drunk person came to our table and was being ignorant. There was beer and garbage all over the place. We grabbed one drink and left as soon as we could. It was horrible. read more