Go Here for a good time. I wasn't a Cstone propent till tonight. I lost my Iphone 17 and the security helped me find it. I found it in 15 minutes no problem thanks to them. Drinks here are relatively cheap. I got a LIIT for $12. If you want a good time go here they will take care of you like they did me. Like I said, I wasn't a believer till tonight and they made me one. read more

Came it for a birthday party. Its a nice laid back bar. Great place to watch the game. Staff is friendly and welcoming. Food is typical bar food. It decent, not expectional. But economical which makes it better. read more

Cornerstone Grill & Loft - Sports Bars Near Me - College Park, Maryland

Anna is the only bartender that can pour a good Guiness! Would recommended looking for her if you want a good Guiness!

Great location with a nice patio facing the afternoon sun. Ok craft beer selection. Service was poor. I had a young server spending more time with her customer friends than the others. read more

Liz, a waitress, would come every day if I could. Amazing vibes but she made it that way

The apple pay machine wasn't working while people were in line and Isaac was doing a great job keeping everyone happy even though we all had to wait 20 minutes extra. He was being nice and talking to everyone, and also being transparent and explaining the situation read more

This is a College Park staple! The funny thing is I've been here more times after I graduated than when I was a student like way back in the day! I'm glad they're still here. I know the pandemic hit so many businesses hard! During every homecoming weekend, my crew makes it our duty to come here. The vibe is always nice, drinks are good and cheap and the music is good. There's a $5 cover during the later part of the night but it's just $5! Cheers! read more

Spot on for the college experience I remembered. Buff Chix Dip! Wings! Big Ass Drafts... I'll always be in

CRAB DIP OR CAT FOOD!?!? chips stale! crab dip is like blended artichoke dip with fishy substance. I'm actually scared it's going to come to life. OMG! ITS CRAWLING AS WE SPEAK! just kidding but it's really gross! don't get it... stick with the french fries they are BUSSIN! read more

Cornerstone Grill & Loft - the horrid crab dip - Sports Bars Near Me - College Park, Maryland

Zing on feeling old! Zing on wine in a shooter glass! Zing on the guy fist pumping to the Akon song! Even during my college years, Cornerstone was one of my least favorite bars in College Park. Don't get me wrong, it never really stopped me from going every once in awhile, but it was never my preference. Coming back to Cornerstone reminded me how this place is truly the quintessential college town bar. Sticky floors, plenty of drink specials, frat boys, top 40 hits, dirty bathrooms...very predictable. We ordered a quick bite here while we watched the game. The food, wasn't terrible, but was pretty standard bar fare. The beer battered fries that I nibbled off my friend's plate were awesome, but don't waste your calories on the nachos. They were soggy, salsa heavy and lacked flavor. If you're under the age of 23, you may still have a good time here. Just be mindful that when school is in session this place gets packed out and there will most likely be a cover at the door. read more

Cornerstone Grill & Loft - Sports Bars Near Me - College Park, Maryland

This place counts as a classic college bar. Lots of good happy hour specials, Sunday has the "Big Ass Beer" special (buy an actual glass mug/stein, a rarity these days of cheap plastic cups), and lots of people on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. There is a good mix of age ranges but on the aforementioned nights expect the crowd to run college age. Not a bad thing but just be aware. Staff is friendly and fun. The interior is basic wood, lots of TVs, neon beer signs, etc. They do have some outside seating. On game days the place gets packed. It goes without saying that this is a Maryland bar. I had the wings every time I've come here so I would recommend them. Friends have gotten burgers and liked them. read more

Cornerstone Grill & Loft - Angus burger with tater tots. - Sports Bars Near Me - College Park, Maryland

Worst food I've ever had at a bar I ordered the over priced burger and wings and was highly disappointed when my wings arrived they were extremely cold when I finally got the server to come back to the table she took them to the back and put them in the microwave at that point I sent them back the burger had finally made it I could tell by the look of the bread that it was trouble again the burger was cold and under seasoned and the bread taste as if it was a couple days past due when I asked for the manager the bartender just walked around as if he couldn't find him the cook them came out and gave us weird stares as the staff was telling him wht was going on don't think I will ever visit this place again total hole in the wall I wish I could rate half of star read more

waitress gave us 4 drinks and they all were made incorrectly. for 25 dollars and 2 drinks i should be able to walk up and DJ for the next hour. sad to see cstone fall off. read more

Cornerstone Grill & Loft - butt booty drinks - Sports Bars Near Me - College Park, Maryland

Horrible experience wish I could give negative stars....... Firstly the food was TERRIBLE and ice cold not once but twice after we requested a Re-Fire and waiting almost 40 mins for it to arrive and they weren't busy at all My girlfriend got the smash burger which not only was cold but wasn't prepared as requested after being sent back twice. My wings are the only thing I will vouch for and actually weren't bad but still half of my order of 12 were cold . Secondly and honestly most importantly the atmosphere was OFF to say the least I actually witnessed several waitresses not want to serve me and my girlfriend... I can only guess the reason being we weren't white frat boys which is there usual crowd and as a melanated people I definitely felt discriminated against from the time we sat down. 0/10 WOULD NOT RECOMMEND read more

Waited an hour to only be served drinks one time. They were having a bottomless mimosa special but didn't have the staff to actually operate it. Terrible service. Didn't even get to eat we left before left. read more

If I could give zero stars I would. First I was id'ed before I even sat down......when was the last time you was id'ed as you approached the bar!!????....... Drinks was horrible, I got long island, the first one was juice.....asked the bar tender, to make my second drink stronger, he gave me a cup of tea next round!!!! Hate to say it felt like I was profiled...... Disappointed won't return, sure the staff is happy about that.....AFICAN AMERICANS, THINK TWICE........ read more

It's the best place for a college town bar. Great quality food with a good price, especially during happy hour, but still a good deal during regular hours. Many TVs on with all the games you'd want to watch. read more

Cornerstone Grill & Loft - Sports Bars Near Me - College Park, Maryland

Cheap but strong drinks, slow service if you can't deal with it this is not the place to go. Kitchen and bar Service is slow but the servers are very friendly. Come here if you want to sit and drink but if this is where your pre gaming I would suggest pregamming at home. The wings are phenominal but they burnt my burger read more

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Cornerstone, Cornerstone, CORNERSTONE!!! What a bar. Cheapest happy hour in the area. It was the first happy hour I officially went to when I turned 21 during my college years, and It also turned out to be my go-to for a long time. Their happy hour is from 12-8 everyday and they resume specials from 10:00 until closing. Their happy hour used to consist of $4 sandwiches w/ fries and $2 drinks. The specials after 10:00 would vary every day, usually being some sort of random shooters or liquor. Now they only seem to have drink specials, I don't recall hearing about the food when I last went. The environment is 100% college bar. It is nothing fancy, and when you go after you graduate you can easily tell that you aren't a student anymore. The first floor has a spacious bar and plenty of tables. The scene is the exact same upstairs, but during peak hours (especially during the college year) everyone goes up to dance. The floor gets sticky and people are everywhere. Though, if you're not in the mood to drink there are a couple of pool tables and plenty of TVs to watch for sports or what not. Aside from the $2 drinks, they have the best fries ever. They just look like regular fries, but there is some ingredient in them that makes them incredibly addictive. No one can do them like they can. The bread for their sandwiches and burgers was occasionally stale, however, which was disappointing whenever it happened. Thank goodness it wasn't often. Overall, this will become your favorite bar in College Park, especially if you're a student. I had the privilege of living right across the street from it when I was a student, so what a great time it was! read more

Would go here 8 days a week if I could, wouldn't order the cstone light lager. 5 stars

Drinks are cheap. Like real cheap but I usually just get rail drinks so.... The food is good. I love the crab dip, the fries, and the chicken tenders. All my friends like this place too. Reasonably priced. Servers are nice when I've gone in. But on weekend nights it can get too crowded. read more

love the woodchucks, not a fan of the feathers also need more bathrooms downstairs thanks read more

Cornerstone Grill & Loft - feathers - Sports Bars Near Me - College Park, Maryland

Service/Cleanliness: I've been a regular at this bar for years now and always come here when I want to have a great time. Sean, Marcus, Chris, Ian, and Rick are my favorite bartenders! They make great drinks and add to my night out. For a college bar they keep it clean in here. Never smells, and bathrooms are pretty good until the end of the night of course. Food: Happy hour here is the best! $5 burgers, spinach dip, wings, and cajun chicken sandwich. There are a few golden gems on the menu: buffalo chicken skins, the Florentine, and the burgers are killer! Pro-tip: BEST TOTS EVER! Make sure you get them and get an awesome dipping sauce. Petal is my fav :) read more

I came here with my sister and I have a very weak stomach. We sat for 20 minutes with no help. We finally flagged someone done and they refused to serve us chips and salsa because the kitchen had just closed 10 minutes ago. I am very disappointed smh. read more

Service during the day is not always ideal when eating there. Food is surprisingly decent, and I recommend the Gouda bites, though the menu is somewhat hit or miss. The crab dip itself is good, but the paired pita with it in the dish is too heavily dusted and too hard. But it's the best college bar in town and has some cheap drinks and during more normal times if often full with a fun atmosphere. read more

Cornerstone is one of the best bars in downtown College Park, but only by comparison. Cornerstone used to be one of the hardest bars to get into- you had to be 21, have a really good fake, know a bouncer, or be a hot girl with a group of hot friends (no dudes). Their strictness was part of the reason they were a great bar- keeping out the obnoxious 17 year olds and having a good crowd. That is part of the reason they still have a pretty good rep, even if they don't deserve it anymore. Since Thirsty Turtle opened, they are a lot less strict on ID's. Hence, on weekend nights, you are lucky if you can even move. One Saturday night, it was so jam packed, it took me ten minutes to get from downstairs to the loft. Along the journey, I had at least 5 drinks splashed on me, was groped more times than I can count (intentional or unintentional... not sure), and lost several strands of hair that got caught on various people/objects. I hope there is never a fire here because people will be trampled to death. And you will be sober while being trampled (unless you pregamed hard enough) because getting to the bar is also impossible on nights like this. Last call is an experience in its own right. Once they physically kick everyone out, people have two options: 1) last ditch pick someone up and get laid or 2) make one more bad decision and get pizza at Ratsies. Oh, the possibilities. The bouncers are also an interesting bunch. I remember one time, cover was $5 I was two bucks short. I told him I would tip my bartender an extra $2 on my card to make up for the difference. The bouncer didn't care and told me to go to the ATM and take out money. Why on earth would I pay a $3 ATM fee (downtown CP needs a Wachovia, badly) to take out money to pay $2 cover when I am going to buy drinks inside? I was able to bum $2 off a friend, but still... I was blown away by the level of douchebaggery. I must give Cornerstone some credit on their food- if you are going to eat at any of the bars, this is the place to go. Their beer battered french fries are amazing! Big Ass Drafts are one of my favorite parts about cornerstone. They are a Sunday staple! You bring your cornerstone mug and get a cheap draft while watching whatever game is on. It's a fun way to spend a Sunday. Be sure to go early on "big game" Sundays, it gets packed! The service is alright. Although I had a waitress one time who could not divide up a bill properly. Our group tried to explain to her for about 5 minutes straight and she could not comprehend it. (there was an issue with tipping on the cards) It reminded me of the Fishsticks episode of South Park- "Get it, man. Why won't you just get it??" All in all, pay your cover, get cheap drinks, maybe felt up a little. Despite the issues with the place, when faced with the other bar choices, Cornerstone usually wins. read more

Average college bar.. nothing special about it. I met a few friends here for an after dinner drink in the summer time so im guessing it was more subdued than it would be during the academic year. For what its worth they have good drink specials and the bartenders were friendly. All in all I would go back in the off season for a drink but im a little to old to frequent this place. read more

Cornerstone is your typical college bar. Great drink specials, college kids, and greasy food. It's actually perfect for game days. Get ready for crowds as this is a maryland staple. It's right off campus so no need to drive if you're living on campus. And for those old timers, this is a great place to relive memories and to get some college strange. Don't expect anything fancy - just wood paneling, plastic cups, good time and shots! Make sure to grab a basket of fries as these are seasoned to perfection. Happy game day! read more

Cornerstone Grill & Loft - Great drink specials and TVs. Come here to watch the game! - Sports Bars Near Me - College Park, Maryland

This is the quintessential college bar that has gone a step further by adding a ton of TVs, an upstairs that is great for Sunday football viewing, and an expanded menu. I stopped in to see a friend from high school after 13 long years, but as soon as I walked in I was flooded with memories of my time in college. It just has that feel. However, my fears were unfounded because it was a really great place to watch the first Sunday of NFL football. I scoffed at the notion that the "Scorcher Wings" would really be hot, and I regretted my skepticism because they were really fucking hot. We just had the wings and spinach-artichoke dip, but there were a lot of items on the menu. This may not be the kind of place where I'd want to hang out on a Friday or Saturday night - too old for that stuff now - but they have my vote for a great game day experience. read more

I was treated absolutely horribly here by some waitress. Apparently I was standing in a wrong section of the bar when I was waiting to get a drink. She aggressively told me I wasn't allowed to be there and when I asked why she wouldn't tell me. She simply could've given me a reason and I happily would have moved. Instead when I refused to move she had a bouncer PICK ME UP and carry me out of the establishment. It was a horrible and traumatizing experience. I have no idea what they think gives them the right to treat a human being like that. Yes maybe I should've moved when she told me I wasn't allowed to be where I was, but I really did not understand why and she was being so aggressive- she also didn't get the bouncer to tell me to move she just had the bouncer remove me. Horrible Horrible Horrible. read more

A fun hang out spot for college students in College Park but that's pretty much what makes it so popular around here. The drinks are a bit watered down, or less flavorful than you'd want which is disappointing. However, they do have good bar food. The spinach and artichoke dip, buffalo chicken dip, and mac and cheese bites are all personal favorites. They're great to munch on when you're out with your friends. There's two floors to CStone and pre corona, lots of people would love going up top to hang out but it would definitely get congested and stuffy real quick. I have lots of memories at CStone and I hold it near to my heart as do other Marylanders, but a lot of that is probably because of its openness to the college crowd. read more

I love Cornerstone! Great music, amazing drink deals and the bartenders and staff are super friendly. I've been here a few times, on dates and with friends, always a good time. I have yet to be unhappy about my experience. The bartender made me and my friend special drinks just for sitting at the bar chatting with him, so awesome. I had fried shrimp here one night since I needed food before a hard night of drinking (hey, I'm in college). It was really good and the fries were awesome. I can't vouch for any of the other food as I haven't had it ye. But soon! :) read more

If you're down for cheap drinks, solid food and a fun and young atmosphere then check out Cornerstone! There are three bars that are closest to South Campus where a lot of students tend to live -- Cornerstone, Bentley's and Terrapin's Turf. Cornerstone is the "classier" bar out of the three. I went to UMD so I had plenty a drunken nights here and always had a good time. My favorite nights to come were definitely Sundays where they had Drafts night. You can purchase one of their "Big Ass Drafts" mug and then get cheap drink deals. It was always entertaining to me to see students walking down Route 1 with their mugs in hand on Sunday nights. It was definitely a great spot to watch Sunday night football. They also hand out raffle tickets on football nights and if they call your number you win a jersey of one of the teams playing! As for food, its pretty standard bar fare. I'm obsessed with their sweet potato fries. They dust them with cinnamon sugar and they are BOMB! The last time I came I ordered the link sandwich and it was surprisingly really good! It was pesto chicken with red peppers, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and onions on a brioche bun. Parking: walk if you can. If not, there's a paid parking lot (the one with CVS and Starbucks) across the street and a garage kind of behind Cornerstone on Knox and Yale. Both are free after 10 pm and all day on Sundays, otherwise .75 cents an hour I believe. read more

Cornerstone Grill & Loft - The Link chicken sandwich - Sports Bars Near Me - College Park, Maryland

Wow. What a spot for some great tasting bar food! Great atmosphere, lovely staff, good times with my family, what more can I ask for... a magical place full of amazing memories! read more

The worst bartender/security guard would NOT respond to my request of feeling unsafe because he didn't feel like it???? Some man who as sitting at the back of the bar and recording all the girls and he refused to stop it got no reason at all. I'm upset at the blanket allowance of sexual harassment at this bar. read more

You know I have had a some of my worst nights out here since I was in college, but for some reason I'm here every so often so I guess it's a cool place plus the tots, fries and tenders are insanely good! read more

The manager here (not sure what his name is) is awful. If you come on a weekend night, you will quite literally be harassed into tipping him. On multiple occasions I have heard him say things like "you're not tipping me? That's comical. Broke ass". This occurs nightly here. I have completely stopped going here as a result. Yes, it is nice to tip, but nobody owes you anything. Stop bullying people into tipping you. Also, after waiting 45 minutes in a packed bar to get an overpriced, poorly poured drink, maybe you don't deserve a tip. Just a thought. If I were you, I wouldn't come here. Just go to Looneys or Bentleys where you won't get berated for not tipping. read more

Funny how you wait hours to get in but when bouncers have to wait on you to get a dollar they say "fuck off my step" Ended up being the best advice. They said it first. Go to Turf read more

Cornerstone is the best bar in the College Park area, but saying that is like saying you are the smartest person to ever get a GED. The competition, at least when I was a student, was pretty bad. Like any college bars, the bathrooms are wetter than a slip and slide and dirtier than a New York metro station. If I had ever dropped my wallet or phone on the ground in the bathroom I would have just considered it a "goner" and moved on. On a busy night it is pretty much impossible to move around or get a drink. If you do not befriend a bartender your chances of getting a drink on one of these nights is about the same as winning the lottery. I usually would just cram a few 20s in my hand to attract the attention of the bartender. If I was a female, I probably would just expose my breasts. That might not even guarantee you a drink though. "WHAT DID YOU SAY?!? HUH?!?! WHY ARE WE SCREAMING?!?" Why does the music have to be that loud? It is absolutely ridiculous. Don't people go out to the bar to socialize? So what is the point of drowning out any conversation with Lady GaGa's new turd of a song played at a decibel level that would rival an airplane jet? Funny story, I once got slapped when I asked a girl if she knew my friend Mitch. Apparently, Mitch sounds like another word you do not want to call a girl. The bouncers here are roided up volcanoes of anger waiting to explode. Excessive force is not a term they could define if they tried. I have seen things that would make Rodney King blush. The food is subpar bar food. Nothing to get excited about. I would go else where if you are looking for good food. read more

As a Terp alum, I considered Cornerstone as my Sunday night, Wednesday night, and Friday happy hour spot to go. The crowd is entirely University of Maryland students, with a majority of the regulars being a part of Greek Life. Everybody knows everybody here. On a Sunday night, Big Ass Drafts, come for a low key time and get half priced burgers and huge mugs of beer for just $3.50. Come here for Monday night football and get $1.00 bottles of Bud. Wednesday night is the most popular and plays the best music. With rails being only $1.00, who wouldn't have a great time. Friday happy hours are extremely crowded at "Cstone". Half price appetizers, burgers, wings, and sandwiches, and cheap beer and rails, will make it one of the best happy hour deals you've ever experienced. Although not that best looking sports bar, Cornerstone will forever hold a lot of memories throughout students' college years at the university. read more