The first time I visited I was a bit underwhelmed. However, after being there a few times it's been better. The staff is friendly. It gives a hole in the wall vibe. Most definitely a place where regulars are loyal. I have not tried the food but the drink prices are reasonable. Karaoke on Tuesdays at 9pm! read more

Bushwaller's - Karaoke - Pubs Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

This review is really about the Rueben sandwich, which is the only thing I've ever really gotten at Bushwallers. Their other food looks fine if you're into classic Irish pub fare. I would not categorize it as a "gastropub" like the menu describes. The Rueben, though, is simply fantastic and the best we have found in Frederick. The bread is always toasted nicely, it's proper rye, and the corned beef looks house made and is always a generous portion. The fries are pretty good too! read more

Bushwaller's - Rueben sandwich with fries - Pubs Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Really enjoyed on my visit to Fredrick. The crab pretzel was the die for, had to get a second one!! The potato skins were filled with onion which over powered the flavor, but the crab dip made up for it. Also the best Irish coffee in town, hands down. Highly recommend for a chill lunch vibe. read more

Came here because we wanted a hearty meal and my partner got one but I did not. He got the fish and chips. Delicious, crispy, and absolutely what you'd expect. Drinks were good, I got a Guinness and he got a white claw. Corned beef egg rolls were delicious. They've got a winner there. Service was friendly and attentive. They work as a team and do their jobs seamlessly. Kudos to them. My entree however, was a different story. I got the "Dublin Dog". I was expecting a hot dog but what I got was a sloppy mess on a plate. They cut up the sausage (likely because it isn't the same size as the roll they put in on) drown it in sauerkraut and chili and then add some cheese on top. I can count on one hand the number of times I've ordered something so revolting I wouldn't even eat it but this on takes the thumb and I'll be on hand number two after this. It takes a special kind of bravado to put that on a plate and charge $17. Long story short my dinner was a corned beef egg roll, French fries, and two Guinness. If we come back it won't be for whatever that was. read more

Went the day before St. Patrick's day 2026, so many good sounding things on the menu. Unfortunately I gor the Guiness beef soup for $21. Very small, tasteless. Don't even think we'll go back. Husband got bangers and mash, said it was OK, but likes it better at Paddys in Charles town better. Bi personally like my stew better. An expensive, disappointing night. Went with a group of 12. None of us want to go back! read more

I went with the fellas and I had a really good time here, the bands play too loud so it's better to come when there's no band playing so you can hear the person pitting next time read more

We spent the afternoon at the bar! It was a typical Irish bar with lots of good food choices and drink choices. We had the steak quesadilla and cheese bites. Both were very good. The staff was very nice answering all of our questions about the menu. They even let us put our friends name on their naughty list of customers that weren't allowed back. We sent him a photo of his name and got a good laugh out of the joke. read more

WARNING: Their weekend bar staff are thieves! They will double even triple charge you--if they think they have over served you enough drinks. Even if you pay as you go and tip each time they will find a way to say you didn't pay. THIS HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE TO ME OR PEOPLE I HAVE GONE WITH; it doesn't matter if we pay with cash or card. They don't give receipts for cash purchases. Nothing like this has ever happened to me or my friends anywhere else. Even if you provide a receipt they will say you didn't pay. The toilets are disgusting and dangerous. The ambiance is dive pub. The food is mediocre at best. I will probably be reporting this business to the Attorney General of Maryland and the Frederick County Liquor Board. If you have also been a victim here you should do the same. read more

Worst Experience EVER. I came In last night with a group of friends the male & female bartender that worked Saturday Night which didn't even introduce themselves just treated us very disrespectful, was snapping their fingers at us, walking away while we spoke, you would think they would have a better attitude with their guest, never will come back to this place. If you want to get disrespected go see the bartender's they have a hell of a way of keeping customers away from the place. read more

One of the best fish and chips in Frederick. Accompanied by an amazing homemade tartar sauce. Will return regularly.

Yesterday was our first, but not last, visit to Bushwallers. We met up with some family in Frederick and chose Bushwallers as our lunch spot, and we're glad we did! It has a friendly and relaxed cozy atmosphere on a cold January day! Our server provided exceptional service and was polite and friendly. Scotch Eggs and Ruben Egg rolls were ordered for appetizers and they were very good. We each ordered different meals. The four meals we ordered were, Shepherd's Pie served in a sourdough bread bowl, Bangers and Mashed, Fish and Chips, and Corned Beef and Cabbage. No one was disappointed with our food! The generous portions were fresh, hot, and tasty! We WILL return the next time we are in Frederick! read more

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We ordered the Irish Breakfast brunch and tea for each of us. The breakfasts were excellent! We were a little disappointed that they did not initially offer us any Irish or English teas, but the waitress brought some out after we requested them, stating that not many people ask for them. The total for the two teas and two breakfasts was almost $50 before tip, a bit high for what we got. read more

Bushwaller's has been a local Irish go-to since 1981. A dark and divey yet welcoming pub. Came in with a large group after a wedding ceremony. Since we had time before heading to the reception, we decided to grab an Irish beer! The list of Irish creations was extensive and we all tried a different pour. YUM. Service was fast and friendly. Notes: Mondays: $4.00 off Bush and Black Bean Burgers. Trivia starts at 7:00 PM. Late night happy hour is 10:00 PM - Close. Tuesdays: Karaoke night at 9:00 PM. Their website has a St. Paddy's Day count down! Live music playing Thursday through Sundays. Limited outdoor seating. read more

We came for refreshments as one does in an Irish Pub. My friends got a couple of drafts & seemed happy with their brews. As I don't drink beer I can't comment on the brewskis but I can tell you it's a Irish pub without trying to be an Irish pub if that makes any sense. No corporate fingerprints here. The menu looks tantalising so I'll be back - possibly for trivia night & get a Shepard's pie & a pint. Appears to be a fave of the locals which is always a great sign & a place I like to visit. The bartenders were very friendly without being overly attentive... Very worth a pop in!! read more

First off, starting in a new area, it is always fun to find places with a wide variety of food but also interesting choices. Bushwallers has that! I tried their Rueben appetizer (basically Rueben egg rolls), which was amazing. The fries were that nice mix of potato skin and quite good! I highly recommend the Rueben Egg Rolls and the Bacon Cheese fries. They are greasy but simply amazing. The chicken pot pie was not as well received ergo only a 4 star rating! We didn't try their desserts; that will have to be for next time. Overall the choices on the menu were great. Overall the food was good, and they make the places we are going to again! read more

Visited Wednesday evening and it was pretty busy already. The overall atmosphere was a bit like a college bar (which is a little odd I feel like in downtown Frederick), with lots of young/old crowd mixed. The bartender checked our ID super throughly, even let us know one of our IDs is expiring soon and she'll not be able to serve us once it's expired. I think it's a good thing to be safe but I also felt it's a little too much. I guess something happened many times before?! The food was not very impressive, the wing was cold and too hard, maybe too much overcooked or previously frozen. We got chipotle bbq sauce and the sauce was good. They offered Wednesday wing special, which is a wing for a dollar but I won't go back for their wings. Also we got scotch eggs--very disappointing. I'm not sure if this is original scotch eggs because I haven't tried much before, but the meat coating was super stiff and thin, the egg was smelly. The spice bag with chicken was good, it wasn't crispy or crunchy at all, everything was mushy but the flavor was good and i like the concept of the food--it was fun. Overall, I won't go back for food, but I will go back for the bar. They have a great selection of draft beer taps and cool Irish cocktails and drinks. read more

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I have searched far and wide for an amazing Reuben sandwich in the DC area and can say this one ranks with the best! Stuffed with meat and the pink color indicating it's not another stew sandwich. It's beautiful and a delightful sandwich. The drinks were great! We had the peanut butter cup with the screwball whiskey. My daughter had a Shirley temple with TWO cherries at the bottom and that made her day. Seating was either inside or outside, beautiful day so we close outside. Service was on point through and through. Go here when you're craving some Irish food. read more

Bushwaller's - Reuben Sandwich - Pubs Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

GREAT fish n chips; awesome service and I only wish it was located next door to me. If there would've been some Irish accents, I'd have believed I was across the pond. Wonderful ambiance!! read more

Best place to eat when in a hurry. The atmosphere and furniture were really nice. The food came out quick after sitting down for maybe 4 minutes and ordering thereafter. We ordered two Shrimp Po Boys with drinks. The prices are reasonable with big portions. Everything was fresh and hot. The clientele seemed to be enjoying themselves. Definitely a lot character with this place. The waiter was very courteous and caring. I had some friends join us later on as well and he seemed more than up for the task. Thanks for the awesome experience! read more

Bushwaller's - Ceiling and lighting - Pubs Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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Today, and approximately three months ago I used Uber Eats to order one of my absolute favorite dishes: Fish 'n Chips. The reason for the three months in between was the poor quality of food received, instead of hand cut fries they provided cold, limpy regular fries. The fish, instead of golden was dark, dark, dark. The shell was so hard it was difficult to cut through. I ended up throwing it all out. I contacted the store and the person I spoke to said unless I could provide a picture as to my testimony there was nothing they could do. So I swore to not order for a long period of time. Today, another major disappointment. Yes, they delivered the hand cut fries as orderded.....kind of. I assure you dear reader had I an empty can and "squeezed" the fries I could have easily have gotten a half cup of oil from them, not to mention how under cooked they were. And the fish, the fish had pools of grease on the top. I pressed down with the flat side of my fork's tine's and grease came up from the fish. And while HALF the fish was "light brown" the other was basically dark and again difficult to cut. My first bite instead of the delicious blending of fish/coating my taste buds were overwhelmed by....grease. And yes, I again threw everything out. Instead of a picture, I offer Bushwaller's this review. And before Bushwaller's blames Uber Eats on this one, not that they can't be blamed from time to time, I intentionally watched the driver on their journey online. They went from store to front door in just over five minutes. I doubt I will order again in three months, more likely never. Bushwaller's is obviously not interested in quality and/or proper training otherwise their staff on a Wednesday would have caught and corrected this greasy oversight/tromlui. read more

I'm a big fan of Irish cuisine and Irish pubs, and this one very much underwhelmed. The menu is fine, and the beer selection is also good, but the service we got was incredibly sub-par and the place was dirty. Case in point- I saw a cockroach on the floor by our table while we were there. read more

Good food, service, clean. At the same time fuck Yelps policy of having to have at least 85 characters. I'm sick of these fascist principles being forced upon me. May the inevitable heat death of the universe come early for your shitastic ass company. read more

Really wish yelp had half star options. This place is a solid 3.5 I came here, back in March, for late lunch during restaurant week. I had 3 courses and a cocktail. I started with what may be the best steak & cheese egg roll I've ever had. Thinly sliced steak with onions and cheese was just what I needed for an afternoon/evening of drinks. My fish and chips entrée was slightly more battered than I'd like, but perfectly fried and crispy. Dessert was an apple cake a la mode that I ate happily even though I'm not usually a dessert kinda girl. They have a decent selection of whiskey and my Manhattan was spirit forward, just like I like. The service was quick and attentive. I'd come back. read more

I love this spot. The bar service was spectacular and I highly recommend the Old Fashioned. I was also give a free shot of Eagle Rare and I was impressed. read more

A bar with great food and service. Like all of the restaurants in downtown Frederick the food was excellent, the service was very attentive and we had a time. I had the fish and chips and even ate the entire portion, tender flaky fish in a deep fried batter. read more

For what I was able to experience this place was great to truly grab a beer. The only beer on tap and just chat with friends. We got there after the kitchen closed so can't speak on food but overall atmosphere is a small bar with a lot of history. Next time I'm in Frederick I'll be making a stop. read more

Some of the best irish pub food i've ever had! The waiter was super friendly and came to check on us often, the food came out quick and everything is priced reasonably! Ordered an irish coffee and it was definitely...irish-maybe a little strong for this light weight lol. Will definitely come here again and check out the inside as we had our dog today and sat out on their limited seating patio. read more

Bushwaller's - Irish Bacon Cheese Burger - Pubs Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Fish and chips are top of line. Carter was our server and he was incredible! Very personable and attentive. 10/10 will be back!

I first tried this spot during Frederick Restauarant Week. The dining experience was so good that I had to come back. They did not disappoint! The Guinness Stew was a delicious, warm and comforting bowl of yumminess! As Ahnold said - I'll be back! One request - can you please put cheesesteak egg rolls on the menu? read more

We had dinner at Bushwaller's in Frederick, Maryland this past Sunday. We went to Frederick to check out the antique shops and decided to do dinner as well. Bushwaller's was a great choice. The food was delicious. I ordered the Reuben (Sunday Special) and the other half got Beef Stew. Our server was very friendly. The food came out of the kitchen fast. Food was served on Fiestaware which I always love. Just to prepare you while I love this place it is LOUD. Other patrons were yelling and screaming at the top of their lungs. It is a tavern so what can you do. The men's restroom was in rough condition. The lock was busted off of the door and the whole restroom reeked from urine. It is an Irish pub though so maybe the restroom condition adds points for authenticity, depending on your perspective? LOL. Anyway I would come back here for the food. The Reuben and fries for $11 on special was a great deal and it was delicious. The stew was also delicious. I will be back. read more

The staff are charming -- warm, welcoming, down to earth. The food is delicious. Right now I'm obsessed with their chicken wings! I love their chili! It's magically delicious! I enjoy going to trivia night. Cold beer & a few laughs- it's a great place to be when there's a good local rock band playing as well! Do not pass go, do not collect $200, head over to Bushy's tonight! Oh yeah, they also have dart boards. read more

We came in and had a blast. The bright green exterior was so beautiful. The inside was filled with good music, darts, and a full bar. Perfect Irish pub vibes. We sat at the bar, and drank some delicious martinis. We were not expecting much, as it seems to be more of a beer bar. But they were fantastic. I highly recommend this place, you are sure to have a good time. read more

Bushwaller's - the outside of a restaurant - Pubs Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

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Loved the atmosphere when I came here with my mom. There was a football game which brought a lot of people out. The service was amazing, our waiter and another waitress were just so attentive and genuinely nice. I noticed they have events like karaoke. This seems like a great local spot to come to and I would definitely come to one of their fun themed nights if I lived closer. The food was good. My mother and I ordered the crab dip (5/5), turkey club, and chicken pot pie. read more

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Great vibe in the downtown of Frederick Maryland. Good variety of food choices, but enjoyed the Irish beer the most.

Great menu, great service, and comfortable atmosphere. Had the crab pretzel roll appetizer followed up with fish and chips. Food was top notch, portions were generous, and at a reasonable price. Plan to go again in the future and try the Irish beef stew or maybe the shepherd's pie. read more

I can't believe I've lived in Frederick pretty much my entire life and I've never eaten here. Not only is this a great bar but the food is SPECTACULAR. This review is for a pickup order during the Covid-19 pandemic. They had a burger deal that included a burger, fries, beer, and a shot of whiskey for $15!!! Customer Service was AWESOME. Since it was my first time ordering food here, I asked lots of questions and the employee taking my order was helpful, patient, and extremely nice. Pickup was completely CONTACTLESS and safe as I could see employees in the restaurant wearing masks and gloves and the employee bringing my food was wearing masks and gloves. My food was placed on my back seat and I was given the option to sign my receipt or not. SAFE!!! Now on to the food! WOW! This was easily one of the best burgers I've ever had. The burger was cooked and seasoned perfectly. I hate when I eat a burger and it has no seasoning. This burger was juicy and packed full of flavor! I can't wait for restaurants to open so I can enjoy this place with family and friends!! read more

Bushwaller's - Bush Burger, Fries, Old Bay Wings, Beer, Shot of Whiskey!!! - Pubs Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

Food was great! Spicy honey wings had a great flavor. The portions are HUGE! Friendly servers that helped each other out. Bathroom is tiny - like I couldn't close the door without hitting my head fries are homemade- yum!! read more

Bushwaller's - Wings - 12 - Pubs Near Me - Frederick, Maryland

I'm from L.A. and this is a great place to have a morning drink and breakfast. They did not hesitate to bring drinks and the food was Bomba. SCREW FLANDERS... read more

Food is mediocre at best. Nothing about it is actually Irish. Fish and Chips are British and they aren't good here. If you go late they will over charge you. They will say you didn't pay for things you already paid for. They will open double tickets of the same order and let you pay; then after you've drank a bit more they will present you with another bill. They will charge your card that you used to open a tab after you have paid cash. They will increase the tip total on your card. They will become hostile if you try to dispute the erroneous bill. They don't give receipts for cash purchases. They will take your cash then not close out the ticket in the POS so they can claim later you didn't pay. This has happened to me and multiple people I know more than once. Even if you over tip throughout the time you're there, they will still try to scam you. Their door man ('security') is on another level of goofy. read more

A friend introduced me to Bushwaller's a few weeks ago. Great atmosphere. Love the Cowboy security guy. Very nice and friendly, and easy on the eyes. I missed him this weekend though. Where are you Baby James? read more