We came here to enjoy drinks and play music bingo. That was new for us but it was fun! The service was great, nice waitress, kept our drinks full and we had a blast. Parking is limited but there is more in the back. Clean bathrooms, kids had a great time everyone had fun. read more

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We came to the Bog Turtle on a random Tuesday night after driving through the Herr's potato chips factory Christmas light display. It was only another 15 minutes past Herr's and the reviews were stellar. We ordered some beers, it's really refreshing to see breweries that brew for the season, not just pump out hazy IPAs. We ordered a brown ale and a red ale, both were top notch! So glad I remembered to grab our growler before we left the house. We were able to take home a delicious 64oz of beer to have later. I ordered the chicken and waffles... One of the best versions of this classic I've had. Came with a blueberry sauce and the hostess suggested I get some hot sauce too... Perfect sweet, spicy, crunchy chicken over a pillowy waffle. Daughter got the kids chicken sandwich and everyone else got specials. It was a delicious meal. Nothing fancy but really tasty. They had trivia going on the big projector but we didn't partake. They had a small stage with toys on it where my daughter played and did some coloring before our food came out. The staff was super friendly, and was able to satisfy all of our questions about the menu and offer suggestions when people were on the fence. I do not see us coming back often however if we are even remotely close to the bog turtle I'm going to be sure we stop in! read more

Bog Turtle Brewery - Chicken and waffles with blueberry sauce side of hot sauce! Amazing. - Brewpubs Near Me - Rising Sun, Maryland

Great local brewery. Food is a little fancy and always good - not plain frozen then fried like typical bar food. Beer is good. Service is always quick and hot when you get it. Highly recommended read more

I've eaten here twice on visits to Rising Sun. The service is always friendly. They have a wide selection of their brews but not to an overwhelming extent. The food is delicious with very limited options for vegetarians but I feel that their food is overpriced, especially when they charge a fifty-cent premium EACH for ketchup or mustard on a five dollar hot dog! There is a decent play area for the kids where parents can keep an eye on them. The overall ambiance is warm and welcoming, kind of with a ski-lodge feel to it. There is a small parking lot in the back, street parking out front, and a community parking lot a half-block away across the street. read more

Food blows. Half hour for a burger and it arrives with a half frozen bun. Cook wandering around doing everything but cooking. Beer is marginal at best. Save your $$. read more

Had a good experience here, the beer was great and had some very unique food items. Service was good, but had about a 40 minute wait for food. Fries and chips are delicious read more

My whole family loves the Bog! The seltzers are the best I've ever had. The food is always exceptional with new items to look forward to. My favorite thing is the games. Bingo is so much fun! read more

This place has it right. It's one of the best gastropubs we've been to, and now we're regulars. They have a great selection of beers and seltzers for every palette, and they are constantly rotating in new beers. The service is top notch. One of our favorite things about this place is that there is always something fun going on, almost every day of the week, and there's usually a pretty good crowd, which creates a party atmosphere. The menu and food are awesome, and there's something for all ages. My favorites are the queso fundido with homemade chips as an appetizer, and then either the Cuban panini, pulled pork flatbread, or the Nashville hot chicken sandwich. They have some pretty amazing specials too. read more

Bog Turtle Brewery - Queso Fundido - Brewpubs Near Me - Rising Sun, Maryland

Nice atmosphere. We were immediatley greeted for seating. Got the Cattail Honey Brown Amber Ale...three times. It is a tasty beer. Pretzel appetizer with spicy mustard and beer cheese was ok. The pretzel was too hard on the ouside. I had the grilled romaine salad with chicken. Good portion and the dressing was excellent. Hubs got Cajun sausage sandwhich and said it was aoutside. We disliked the plastic wrapped plastic spoon, fork, and knife. Real silverware please. Waitress was sweet and helpful answering our questions. Prices are very reasonable. read more

Bog Turtle Brewery - a man wearing a mask - Brewpubs Near Me - Rising Sun, Maryland

We've been wanting to try this place for a hot minute and finally got to with friends the other week. Two of us got beer flights, so we got to experience a bunch of what the brewery had to offer and I was pleasantly surprised to find there wasn't one beer I didn't like. The cider was my only "eh" but I'm someone who likes them more dry to begin with. Food was delicious but our table felt there was a bit of a disparity of quantity and price - for example, my bbq pork sandwich held much more volume than my husbands shrimp grilled cheese and the two were roughly the same price. But that's honestly our only "complaint". They have something going on every day of the week and the overall atmosphere is friendly and cozy. We will definitely be back! read more

Fun and tasty! Great drinks ! Friendly people! Ten out of ten! Relaxed atmosphere!!!

Wow! First time here. Beers all "top notch" (per hubby) and food out of this world. Great service! And we will eat the other half for dinner! read more

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Great local brewery! Good beers, service is always good. Can always count on good food. The only thing I am not a fan of, is how dark it always is in there. Other than that, you can always count on good food and good beer. read more

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What a great little hidden gem. My husband and I have been trying to hit every brewery in Maryland and Bog Turtle has been on our list. We decided to check it out on a Saturday evening to grab a beer. Unfortunately we had just eaten beforehand because the entire food menu sounded incredible!!! I ordered the First Anthem and it was so yummy and refreshing. While we were hanging out in the couch area, the owner/manager stopped by to check in on us and she was so friendly and attentive. She even gave us cards for a free pint for our next visit which was so sweet and unexpected. She told us they are opening up a breakfast spot across the street sometime in the Fall so we can't wait to come back to try the breakfast and grab a pint afterwards ;) great place to hang out, grab some food and a great beer or few!! Can't wait to come back! read more

Bog Turtle Brewery - Brewpubs Near Me - Rising Sun, Maryland

Wasn't sure about this place till we walked in. Very nice and rustic, and relaxing atmosphere. Surprisingly it wasn't very busy on a mid Sunday afternoon. We did a beer flight and tried some hard seltzers. The beer was good, but the hard seltzer was amazing. Our server told us the have just a basic plain hard seltzer then add their syrups to them. The tropical seltzer tasted just like summer in a glass! We liked it so much we got a crowler size bottle to go with a smidge of blackberry. We will definitely be back! read more

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Great people and a super friendly staff that engages beyond taking your order & bringing your food. New faces are welcomed and they have an open mic night on Thursdays so locals can have fun entertaining others while sharing their live of music. A really comfortable space! read more

We need to get back up to the Bog Turtle Brewery in Rising Sun, MD. Our first visit was just the best. The beer & food were fabulous. The service was super fast. People were having lunch and a kid was playing a game. Looks like they have a stage for entertainment. We were able to park directly in front. We visit Cecil Co every now & then. The other time we drank Bog Turtle beer was at a Dove Valley Winery craft show. We plan to be at the Blue Elk Winery on 12/4. I'm sure they are just as friendly as the other two. read more

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Great food, great service, and great beer! We stopped for lunch (with our 16 month old). They had high chairs, which we really appreciated! We had the hog wings as an appetizer, a grilled chicken sandwich (OMG so good) and a Nashville hot chicken sandwich as our mains. Our daughter had a burger and fries. We got a beer sampler and everything we tried we liked. It was hard to choose which one to get a pint of. They had a lot of hard seltzers, but we didn't have time to try one (note they cannot be included in a sampler). I wish we had room for dessert-they had some nice options! I would love to stop back by here again if we are in the area. read more

The beer was pretty good, but the food was fantastic. Recommend the blood orange blonde and the grilled chicken sandwich. Service was excellent! read more

Just gotta love this place!!! Great atmosphere, delicious food and most importantly-YUMMY BEER. All brewed in house, there's something for everyone. read more

Handles CCOVID very well - great food - had jerk chicken sandwich, filet sliders & Italian panini - beers are good - Bristol Witch & Deez Donuts standout - great vibe/decor inside- we'll be back!! read more

Bog Turtle Brewery - Italian Panini - Brewpubs Near Me - Rising Sun, Maryland

My husband, daughter, and I grabbed some beers and some food here this afternoon. My husband had a steak sandwich, my daughter and I split the flat bread, and we all split the bog turtle pretzel. My husband's sandwich he said was delicious but small for $18 and had no sides (chips, fries etc.). Our flatbread was tasty, but also small enough that it fit on a paper plate. The pretzel was good but came out scalding hot. We both had a beer and split a seltzer- all were good. It was not very dog friendly. Outside seating is very limited and on the sidewalk next to a busy ( noisy) intersection. The sidewalk is dirty, cigarette butts, street dirt, etc. no one brought a water bowl for our pup, though the waitress staff was friendly to him. read more

Bog Turtle Brewery - Outside seating area where dogs are allowed. - Brewpubs Near Me - Rising Sun, Maryland

This may be our new favorite local spot. Our waitress was super friendly and helpful. We did a couple of flights so that we could taste everything they brew and we were not disappointed. They had a strong stout which was delicious, and the sour was super flavorful. We enjoyed every single beer they had on tap. We got the poutine fries (just do it, so good), filet mignon sliders (also do that, also so good) and a side of fries with boom boom sauce. It was a lot of food for two, but we couldn't think of anything we wouldn't order next time. read more

My brother picked this brewery. It is further away than our normal stops but was worth the drive. An outstanding beer and food selection and dogs that make me feel like I am back in Detroit. It is not set up like a sports bar but does have a couple of televisions with sports playing. read more

Dinner tonight at one of our favorite spots! The food is always great. Hubby got the Rochambeau beer and I got the Twigs and Berries Seltzer. He got the shrimp and lobster pasta special and I got the barbecue burger special. We always order the fries with various sauces including Maryland, wasabi, and cheese sauce. My brother got a steak sandwich and really loved it. Service is always great! Great atmosphere read more

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If you know me. I like beer. I've been to many breweries and I've brewed beer. This Pale Ale right here. The Devils 9 Ball from Bog Turtle Brewing has been the best beer that has crossed my lips in the 50 years of my existence read more

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Great service, food, and ambiance. The food and drinks are delicious. Everything is made in house, and the staff is amazing! Will definitely be back. read more

Stop in! You'll find a beautiful, rustic, wood & brick interior,& a knowledgeable, friendly staff. They have a great selection of delicious beers with some staples & others constantly rotating. The kitchen is excellent with a smaller weekly menu but adding BBQ days Monday & Tuesday along with gourmet weekend specials beginning Friday in addition to their regular items. They were voted BEST BREWERY IN CECIL COUNTY for a reason. read more

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Stop by BTB on a cross county brewery tour we were doing. The beer choices were good and the food selection was outstanding. While I had a beer, I appreciated the many options for making your own hard seltzer, a great way to please everyone. Really enjoyed the atmosphere, the other customers were nice to chat with, and the staff was attentive and friendly. Will definitely be back. read more

If you're looking for an unassuming spot to grab a drink and some delicious food, this is the place! We started with the poutine fries that were delicious. My crab flatbread was amazing and my boyfriend had the jerk chicken sandwich (to quote him "10/10, would order that again and again"). The beers were delicious and they have a little bit of something for everyone! read more

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Food was amazing. Local farms is where they buy their groceries. Custom seltzer's and craft beer. Staff was very friendly and service was great. Look forward to the next visit. read more

Aaahhmaazzzing. Beer - good, food- good...ambiance- good! Everything about this brewery was nothing we expected, but everything we wanted. . Jake and Ali had a flight, and a few beers. The jerk chicken sandwich was jam packed full of flavor, filet sliders were buttery and smooth...we also loved the decor! Hidden gem in northern Maryland! read more

Bog Turtle Brewery - Brewpubs Near Me - Rising Sun, Maryland

As is usual for BTB, beer is good and food is mediocre at best. I've been many times and usually leave feeling disappointed in the food. Beer and service are good though. Most recently I took my daughter for lunch. She had a burger which was as average and I had the supposed tenderloin sandwich which may have been the toughest meat I've ever tried to chew. Seriously. They may claim this was tenderloin, but it wasn't. It could've been called tougherloin. Sadly, their fries are probably the only thing good on their menu. So to recap...beer and service (Kate) is good, food is below average. read more

We sort of stumbled onto this place and loved it! Super fun atmosphere. Live music. Great beer and food. Definitely will be back and highly recommend. read more

This group here is full of tenacity and talent. They opened their doors in Rising Sun just weeks before having to close them due to the pandemic. They found innovative ways to still garner business to be safe while reopening following CDC guidelines.These gentlemen have a knack for brewing that went from hobby to hustle, turning to full time brew masters many years back. Their combined years of expertise is evident in the beers they brew, the team they have hired, the thoughtful chef behind the new menu, and some stellar customer service. Build and they shall come!! --Welcome to Rising Sun, BOG TURTLE! Please, please don't go anywhere anytime soon. read more

Burgers served without fries! Ketchup extra when you order fries! Some Double cooked fries did not taste throughly cooked! Good beer reasonably priced. Ample parking nearby if not lucky to get spot in front! Environmental friendly utensils and plates! No complaints on burger or sausage! 1/2 Keg for urinal is unique! Decent atmosphere. read more

Always skeptical about a new brewery finding its legs. However, Bog Turtle has started off well. Beer wise, their beers are not going to blow you away but they are SOLID for being so young. Their Hoodoo Haze was the best of the bunch. While having a small menu, their food was plated well. I ordered the quesadilla and added the chicken. It was FANTASTIC! One of the best quesadillas I've had in a long time. Full of flavor, plenty of cheese, sour cream, and the tortillas were crispy. Overall, it was a good first experience and if we come close to Rising Sun, we will definitely stop again. (I am very picky with breweries who haven't had a year plus in the business). KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK BTB! read more

My husband and It's "thing" is to visit breweries and just check them out. This may be our favorite. The beers were soooooo good. I even took a chance on some styles that I typically don't like at other breweries and they were so well done. We weren't planning on eating but seeing all the food come out we tried the Oktoberfest fries (with corn beef sauerkraut etc). Amazing read more

To summarize: enjoyable and relaxing. Excellent and friendly service, delicious beers, tasty food, and thumbs up on the vibe. I really like how it's located on Main Street. Why? Centrally located in Rising Sun, it's hard to miss as you drive thru the town and and a must stop. There's street parking as well as a private lot in the back. I was highly impressed with the ambiance. The furniture and fixtures convey a modern day industrial feel yet cozy and warm and inviting. Every detail was well thought out from the bar stools to the wall paint color to the light fixture. Check out their website for pictures. In addition to having the cider and the hoppa poppa IPA, we ordered the brisket ($10) and baked beans ($2.50). Everything was of quality on par with high end big city fare. The zesty and crispy pickled onion and cucumbers were such a nice addition to the smoked, deep flavors of the brisket. The toasted bread slice was also a great touch. They also offer Belgian frites so we'll be back for that next time. We look forward to returning very, very soon!! read more

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The atmosphere is great, the music selection is solid and the fries are delicious. Hoping they expand their drink and food menus soon!