Great pressed Cuban sandwich, best grouper sandwich, good food…read more We were out on Liberty road, near Oscar's Alehouse in Eldersburg MD, and we remembered the excellent grouper sandwiches we've had here. They were good as the ones we got fresh in Florida. We wanted takeout this time, and decided on their $16 Cuban pressed sandwich. It's layers of tender thin-sliced slow-roasted pork, ham, and Swiss cheese. The bread is like a french baguette, pressed and crispy-toasted, spread with yellow mustard and tangy dill-pickle chips. It's a rich handful of a sandwich. It came with generous hot soft boardwalk-style fries. Oscar's was quick and friendly. The sandwich was excellent!

Great place not to far from home. I had a gift certificate that I had been meaning to redeem for a…read morewhile. Since I was off for the holiday it seemed like a good opportunity. Parking lot was packed on the Thursday I went. Inside it was pretty busy as well. Lots of large groups in the dining area. The hostess was friendly and there was just a few minutes wait for a table to be cleaned for us. After being seated a friendly waiter took our drink orders. I decided to try their house beer, Oscar's Lucky 12 to start. Drinks came out very quickly. By the time he was back with them we decided on what we wanted to eat. The menu is American Pub Fare. I had the Turkey Avocado Club that came with a side of fries. The sandwich was delicious and pilled high with freshly sliced turkey. Fries were crispy and delicious as well. Definitely a 5 for the food. I ordered their seasonal Brown Sugar Whiskey Sour. Man it was heavy on the sour. Not something I would get against The service was a definite 5 as well. Everyone there was nice and welcoming. I want to go back soon on a Wednesday night to see how good the wings are for the special that day.

1623 is a perfect ambiance for a night out with friends, a full-blown party or a brunch. Fabulous…read morebeer and food. Kellen is a very attentive, sweet bartender and Cam will make all of your party dreams come true! They have a wide variety of food and alcoholic/non-alcoholic options on the menu to appease any pallet. Great spot and great people that own and operate.

Nice local brewery tucked away in an industrial area: I have tried some of their craft beers at…read moreother places and liked them. Came in on a Saturday night and it was pretty packed. Looks like there was someone celebrating their birthday with a large group. No tables were available but there was a little space at the bar. I started off with a IPA. I was a little hungry so ordered some duck fat fries and the pork street tacos. The menu consists of a lot of typical bar bites. They also have a full bar with any type of cocktails you can think of. I had a smoked old fashioned. After smoking it they bring it out with a cover on it so it really holds in the smoke for optimal flavor. I was still a little hungry so I had the condors bacon as well. Took a while for it to come out. It was crispy and sweet. It came with a side of maple syrup to dip it in but I didn't really need it. Was a little loud in there with all the people. They had the UFC fight on the TVs at the bar. The bar tender was friendly and provided great service.

It's been awhile since we have been to Shacks/now Tavern 26, but it has really gone down hill. The…read morebar tender was drunk, she disappeared for minutes at end. It took forever to get our food, and when we got it, it was cold. I looked at some of the other reviews going back a year, and looks like it's the same story. The new owners need to step up. If it wasn't for all the regulars, they wouldn't have a business. Get some good bar tenders, and pay attention to the quality of your food!

I just came for drinks and to enjoy our visit together. I noticed when I first came in, and for…read more15-20 minutes, that there was cold air coming in from the back of the bar and grill. It was freezing outside, but the air wasn't coming from the front. I eventually ordered a warm drink and hot tea to warm up. I tasted my friends' drinks, beer, sours, and wine. All was good, and the bartenders' service was excellent. Both were attentive and checked in regularly to ensure we didn't need anything.

Customer service is terrible! The workers are extremely rude and have attitudes to the customersread more

One of the best liquor stores in all of Sykesville...hands DOWN!!…read more This place is open 7 days/week and they are ALWAYS stocked well. The staff are always friendly and eager to help you find the right beverage for the right occasion. The prices are reasonable and competitive. This is my one stop shop.

Excellent food , decent service and cool vibes make this place a hit . The old town charm adds to…read morethe towns already homey atmosphere. Wednesday live music is awesome only miss is hopefully they can add more nights of live music . Don't miss this if in town !

A friend and I stopped in for lunch this weekend. You have to place your order at the bar and then…read morethey will bring your food out to you. She opted for the house salad, which she really liked, and I selected the Italian Cold Cut sandwich, which was served on a toasted roll and was mostly roll and lettuce. The lack of meat and cheese was disappointing. Overall, it's a cute place to grab a bite and some drinks if you're in Sykesville.

I noticed a lot of the reviews for Total Discount Liquors are very old and probably are not…read morereflective of the current state of the store. I had gone there many years ago and had many of the same complaints however about a year ago I retried and was pleasantly surprised by changes that were made. I now go every few weeks for different craft beers and other "necessities" and always find it to be very well stocked, clean, and the staff extremely friendly and helpful. The best part about Total Discount - they let you do mix-six packs! From what I have found, they are one of the remaining stores in the area that allow this. I highly recommend them for anything you may need liquor wise and if you are into different craft beers, this is hands down the only place to go in Carroll County. Side note - no one has ever asked or tried to make a copy of my license there. My feeling of this story is that the cashier probably wanted to SCAN the barcode on the back of the ID. That's not for creating a database as the store is strictly prohibited from doing that by law unless the customer gives consent. Maryland DOES HIGHLY RECOMMEND that each store scan all IDs with liquor sales to ensure the ID isn't fake. Many stores have a policy to do this, due to State and Local pressure. Certainly you can't hold the store accountable for this.

Lots of variety in beer, wine and liquor. There are several aisles in this large store. I've seen…read moreadult seltzer's and craft beers. I walked in and was asked what I was looking for. They didn't have the specific brand I was looking for, but showed me where the rum was located after looking it up in their system. They have several check out lines and I was assisted right away. I'm not sure what bottles usually cost so I can't speak to cost-effectiveness, but I did notice there is a frequent buyers program and sales were posted throughout the store.

LOVE this store and the new owners! the employees are friendly and helpful, the owner personally…read moretakes requests, and always ask how they can improve. I will always go here vice anywhere else mainly because of the very reasonable prices but also for the clean and friendly staff!

Our daughter sent us a recipe video about a St. Patty's mixed drink and my wife and I wanted to try…read moreit. We had plans on having outdoor lunch at Noras...this was before it snowed....so we wrote down the list of ingredients and planned on stopping at this liquor store for the first time to buy them. But I'm an old fart and I left the list at home. All we could remember was that the drink contained rum, and that the video had two funny guys behind a bar. I still had fun looking at the store's great selection, but we left defeated after not being able to remember the ingredients. Well: while we were eating, the store employee popped his head out and recommended that we stop in again after finishing our meal. When we did, he pulled up a video on his phone and asked us if it was the one we had scene: it was! AND He had already pulled all of the ingredients for us! This is exactly why I love cozy, community based businesses: you're not just another mindless customer. This is our new liquor store. It's not a huge store, but their selection is incredible. Lots of interesting things I've never even seen before. I highly recommend this place (as well as the food nextdoor!) Bravo

Beck's is the old reliable in Sykesville. I recommend the wings as they are always good. They also…read morehave an awesome burger. It's a nicely decorated and clean environment. And they have a great staff that offers good service.

We decided to try this restaurant for an early dinner on a Saturday. We were seated promptly and…read moreour waitress was somewhat attentive to our table. We ordered an appetizer and 2 sandwiches. Everything was hot and fresh. The fries were nice and crispy. Portion sizes are good.

Hey Y'all... I've been coming to this Glory Days here for 14 years…read more I just ordered takeout tonight (12/17/2025) and got my usual. First review... 14 years. let the sink in. they are ON right now. Wings cooked superbly and these sweet potato fries and this burger..... go getcha some. primetime. solid staff and managers here now. clean and well decorated for the holidays. Big thanks to Jillian and Jackson for working together to insure proper service. They sought computer knowledge from management so that I could purchase more sauces, rather then denying me the ability to spend for it. we all know how these are the little things that make the biggest difference. Thanks again!

Continuing the last year without a review from each month. For August, it was August 2020. On…read moreSunday, August 30, 2020, I visited the Eldersburg Glory Days for a free dessert I had. I was living in Wheaton and not much was going on that summer because of Covid. I had cabin fever, decided to take a drive up to the Covid version of the Howard County Fair; they were doing a drive thru only version where you could enjoy the various fair foods. I ate badly that day! I had a donut burger; two donuts with burger in between. I found a quiet place outside to eat on the fairgrounds. Then, I kept driving further up north for my free dessert coupon I had at Glory Days, which probably was expiring at the end of the month. I had an apple pie a la mode with whipped cream. It was delicious. Server was nice and efficient. In spite of eating terribly health-wise that day, I did go on a long hike nearby Liberty Reservoir.

A cute little wine and gift shop, hosting Friday and Saturday outdoor concerts…read more We love this little wine shop, both for it's offerings, but especially for the weekend concerts and the outdoor umbrellaed tables. We drove up on a Saturday late afternoon in Aug 2025 and found parking across Main Street. There are other free lots nearby and sometimes a free shuttle around town on Sat and Sun. While waiting for the music, we staked out a table among some that people had reserved ahead of time in front of the wine shop, with other tables just outside the lot and more across the quiet side-street. From the wine shop, we got a nice little pinot noir to take home. They offered plastic glasses and a bucket full of ice, so we could have had that during the concert. They also have beers and ciders, gourmet snacks, and many clever and original accessories and crafts. The wine shop's owner encouraged up to walk to nearby Joe's Deli, and across to the Patapsco Distillery where the band set up under a small canopy, and we also got some food and drink from them for our table. And there's a sweet little ice cream shop across Main Street too! The band played light rock and folk and people were relaxed in conversations and enjoyment of the music. The gentle breeze kept us cool under sun-shielding umbrellas. This is nicely done weekly pair of concert, and the welcoming hostess and cooperative nearby shops make this a pleasant way to visit Sykesville on a Friday or Saturday evening, continuing through Nov 8th.

A delightful and whimsical wine shop…read more From first glance, Vine on Main looks like a fairy hut, or at the very least, a hippie's hideaway. Colorful clothing hang up in display, palm size houses tucked away behind rocks, and a cozy outdoor seating area are the first things to great you as you approach the store. Once inside, you'll find yourself in a claustrophobic den, filled with locally made goods such as clothing, foodstuffs, and art as well as wall to wall wines. Choices are plenty despite the small size of the store and at reasonable prices. For those living nearby, be sure to check out Vine on Main's wine club to get more wine at better values. The real highlight of Vine on Main is the owner, who is the sweetest woman you'll meet. She's highly knowledgeable about all the products in the shop, even the non-alcoholic ones and is more than happy to share information about them. Not only does she have excellent wine and booze recommendation, but she'll even offer some free samples if you ask her nicely. Plan on shopping around the area? She'll take your order, bag it, and leave it to the side so that you can pick it up when you're all done instead of lugging around heavy bottles. If you're in the area looking to buy some good wine or just want to spend some time with a fun and interesting woman, then check out the Vine on Main.