Excellent food choices and our waitress was very helpful and friendly. I took a friend on a trivia…read morenight and, while we struck out on just about every question, we indulged in the generous menu of food options. The restaurant has a nice sports bar and pub feel with entertainment screens on most of the walls.

Got a take out order of the French dip. My bad I didn't check it before I left the restaurant. Got…read morehome and the whole sandwich was burned and the meat was crispy and dry. If you get a take out order, make sure to check it before you leave. Even if you use one of the delivery services

Came here on a Saturday evening for some food and drinks. The parking lot is weird and should maybe…read morehave signs pointing to the dip next to the fence. But anyways, when I walked in I could tell there was a holiday party going on. There was still a little too room at the bar. The place is pretty small. It seemed like the kind of place where they had regulars. I love that they have specials and holiday themed drinks. I got a sugar cookie martini and it was strong and delicious! Also got some pierogis cause they are one of my favorite things ever and they did not disappoint. Service was ok, they were really busy so they did their best. Overall it was a good time and I'd give this place another try.

A down to earth local bar with a friendly, outgoing staff. The food is well cooked and prices are…read morevery good especially on their daily specials. I highly recommend the Horseshoe Pub.

I was in the mood to try a place I had never been to before, so my friend and I decided to come…read morehere. The inside is much nicer looking than the outside, but they have an extremely limited food menu (tacos, crab cake, pizza, or quesadilla). As far as drinks, they were out of a lot of things. No coconut rum, I took the last white claw, etc. The bartender was very nice but a tad too chatty for my liking. They do have a beer pong table, claw machine, and jukebox. Overall it's very underwhelming.

Such a great spot with down to earth people who treat you right! Food was delicious, drinks were…read moregreat.

We stopped here to have lunch and some drinks before attending a nearby event. We were able to get…read morebar seating quickly. The people working at the bar were very friendly and helpful. They had a $3 beer special (rotates I believe) which was amazing. I tried KOL (I think) and also tried their red ale. My bf ordered chicken pot pie which he enjoyed. It was a large serving and I had a few bites of his and thought it was tasty as well, maybe lacking a little seasoning for me, but overall good. I liked the variety of beer and food available. Overall, this is a really cool spot to get some food and/or drinks and I'd return if in the area!

It was a Tues afternoon and I was really craving their fish fry, they do it so well. I've had it…read morebefore and can't get it out of my mind. 2 big, thick pieces of cod, along with doing that so well, the coctail sauce! It was super. My husband ordered the chicken and crab, melt. This was a grilled chicken breast, RBS crab dip, bacon, cheddar on a potato roll. He liked it, the only comment there was it needed a bit more crab dip. All the food was good, my only comment would be to offer plain french fries rather than the.coated ones. The coating takes away the good and honest french fry taste and texture. I think next time i'll see if they can substitute something in their place. The bar side and part of the dining side was all decked out for Valentine's Day. Really tastefully done...hearts, twinkling lites hanging down. Just perfect, the customers ovèr there were definately enjoying the ambiance. They stayed awhile. Plus outside you could watch the ice skaters having winter fun right next to the outside dining area. We will be back!

To begin - I ordered everything for Take Away My first order…read morewas the Gouda Soup and Fish n'chips. The soup was my favorite with a roasted red pepper base, like a bisque. The lump crab meat was quite substantial and equally sweet. Lovely! The fish n chips were good, probably better at the bar top as they were side in my take away container. Either way, no complaints! My second order was the Seafood Chowder, Irish rolls, and Paddy Melt. I'm a sucker for a Patty Melt and excited about the Irish Cheddar, but it was minimal, almost overlooked. A larger melt would have tasted heavenly. I added lettuce and tomato to my sandwich, but my container only had one slice for my two halves and it was the end piece of the tomato (intact). It was quite large, but again, in a container, very soft by the time I ate it. The seafood chowder was good, one of the better chowders I have eaten in MD. The Irish rolls were quite filling and I had to save 2 of the 4 for later. One of these days I'll sit at the bar top with a Guinness for the full experience.

Food is excellent! Customer service is exceptional! Lively place to celebrate any occasion but best…read morein town for St. Patrick's Day!!

Cozy neighborhood dive bar…read more My brother frequents Brannan so we went to check it out while I was visiting the area recently. My brother said he likes it because it's unpretentious and the regulars who frequent the bar are usually locals. He said it's always a good time as the people are cool and the drinks are fantastic. We actually stopped in for a midday cocktail on a Sunday afternoon. There were a few people there but not too many due to the time of day. We sat at the bar and an older gentleman took our order. My brother knew him so they chit chatted for awhile about the comings and goings of other locals. The bar is no frills for sure but I still found it warm and inviting. It had a certain charm to it that I can't really put my finger on. There are pool tables in the rear the bar and an electronic juke box. We played a couple rounds of pool while jamming to some tunes which was a lot of fun. I can't recall the name of the drinks I ordered but they were really good. They were fruity cocktails that the older gentleman mixed. He didn't skip on the alcohol either. We ordered 5 drinks total and the bill was just under $30. My brother told me that some people in the neighborhood look down on Brannan's because it's a dive bar but I had a great time. I didn't find anything wrong with it whatsoever. All the other patrons were really nice as was the bartender. The atmosphere was cozy and chill. I'd definitely visit again during a future trip.

I agree with Will. Great dive bar with the nicest of people sincerely. A microcosm of the…read morecity!!!!! Seriously diverse crowd and all cool to the bartenders!!!! I had a quick welcome from several people and could have stayed all night talking. Has pool tables, juke box, and regular American drafts. No craft beer here :( but that makes it a dive and not a hipster bar. Great job Brannans!

Got delievery from Mick O'Shea's for dinner recently when my husband really wanted fish and chips…read more I also got the bangers & mash and crawfish etouffee. The food came very well packaged. We loved every single thing. The bangers and mash might have been our favorite, it was super flavorful, and they even included some mustard to go along with it. My husband ate most of it. We were impressed with the portion sizes as well. The fish and chips were delicious. The fish was super flakey and not dry. Even the crawfish etouffee was super tasty. Were already talking about getting over there to eat in person. This will definitely be our go to Irish pub.

Stayed Thanksgiving weekend in Baltimore to explore both the Harbor and Fells Pointe. During our…read morestay at Hotel Indigo we initally walked past this bar headed back to our hotel and it seemed dead and dark inside; looks can be deceiving please go on in. When we arrived back at our hotel bar they were about to close and suggested we check out this place. We followed there advice and were so glad we did. Upon entry they appeared to be closng down and said they go with the number of patrons to determine their closing time. This worked out greatly as once we arrived and only two other patrons were at the bar a swarm soon followed. Our favorite bartender is Laura. I noticed a huge difference in her making my drink and the other bartenders who only ask for your order but give no suggestions, do not offer to allow you to sample something on tap, and the potency. I soon realized that I will only recommend this place to others if Laura is the bartender. There were times we wanted to try something new, she asked a few questions and handcrafted us the perfect drink. Her personality was amazing, drinks were strong, and she kept people wanting to drink and be apart of the banter. If Laura isn't there I am not going. We went two nights in a row and the second night we were there we brought with us a couple we met who were in Bmore from Cleveland for a cruise. They enjoyed the place but it was missing her personality, patrons, and the drinks weren't as handcrafted, special or potent. now for the food. This is by far a pub with the best food I have ever tasted. I ordered the fish and chips that was an amazing fleshy piece of cob hand breaded and a jambalaya that too this day I am still dreaming about with its chunks of chicken breast, sauteed small pieces of sausage and gravy like texture filled with flavor that was bold and packed a welcomed punch. My partner had some type of irish sausage dish and loved it. We will return to visit Laura this spring for our next rendevous here for sure.

Delicious crab cake and friendly service…read more Visited Koco's for the famous crab cake and definitely worth it. Staff are friendly.

Traveled 3 hours in Thursday evening traffic with a friend after work to finally try this place…read moreafter hearing so many good things. We made reservations about 3 weeks in advance since we heard it was pretty small. Parking was actually easy, which was a nice surprise. Our waitress was very nice and attentive throughout the night. We started with the crab dip, which was just okay to me -- I was expecting a little more crab meat. The crab cake itself was a really nice size and definitely filling; I couldn't even finish it all. It had good lump crab meat, but I personally would have liked a little more seasoning/flavor. Overall, it was a good experience. I'd go back if I lived closer, but I don't think I'd make another special trip just for it.

Two of us stopped in here last night in our quest to visit all of the dive bars in Parkville on…read moreHarford Road. There is very little parking behind Emerald Tavern. We ended up parking in the neighborhood across the street. There is a busy Happy Hour going on around 5:30 which is great. The Emerald Tavern has a bit of Irish-ness about it with a few Brit food options on the menu like fish and chips and shepherd's pie. We sat at the bar and were pleased to find a beer menu! The beer selection was varied and included some local options. They also have a wide selection of beer on tap and in bottles and cans. I was not expecting that. The food menu was also much larger than I would have expected. They have just about everything here. I had the chicken quesadilla (it came with salsa and sour cream) and my husband had the cheesesteak special which was only $6! All of the prices on the menu were very reasonable. We also had the pretzel bite which were good if not a little greasy. The quesadilla and cheesesteak were really good! Service at the bar was fast and friendly. They have live music here on the weekends but we left long before the band started setting up because we are old.

This is my neighborhood bar. I love this place!!!! Certain bartenders and the customers!!! Me and…read moremy husband tip well but it seems that whenever we come in during the weekdays before 5p automatic gratuity gets added to our check. Let's have a real conversation (Carlos King- if you know, you know) I understand there is a stigma about black people and how they tip. But in this case you should learn your regulars and understand that we tip more than that little 20% you add to our check. Stop JUDGING YOUR PATRONS!!! We are NOT all the same. It's offensive. We don't want to have to find somewhere else to patron bc you refuse to see beyond the color of our skin. Sincerely, The friendly black couple

One of the managers reached out to apologize for my previous experience and my next visit was a…read moremuch more pleasant one. There is the caveat that I ordered carry-out instead of dining in this time and it was a much more seamless process. I placed my order on their website (which is powered by Toast) and it was ready perfectly in time with my designated pickup time. My order came out ready and hot and all the pizzas and garlic bread came out great. In retrospect, I don't know that I would've ordered the garlic bread because I was expecting more of a garlic breadstick situation instead of a sauceless cheese pizza, but that's more of my own fault for not looking at any pictures first. All in all, it was a much more positive experience and I appreciate the management for working so hard to fix any road bumps in service.

On a recent, cold December evening, a friend and I decided to take a break to grab a quick bite to…read moreeat and agreed on Pub Dog in Columbia. We seated ourselves and the server came over promptly to take our drink orders while we perused the menu. The offerings are simple - a few appetizers, salads, and a wide variety of personal sized pizzas with numerous topping combinations. Our drinks arrived quickly we placed our order. My friend tried one of their craft beer offerings, Black Dog, listed as an Irish Stout, and mentioned it was good, but probably not memorable, lacking a depth and smoothness when compared to the classic Guiness, but drinkable and for a local product it was better than most craft brewery attempts at stout varieties.   We chose to split a Caesar's salad and chose the Spinach Pizza and Dog Pound Pizza for our main course. As we waited, numerous other staff came by to check on us verging on the edge of being annoying. While friendly in their approach, it seemed like a bit of overkill considering we had our drinks and were waiting for our pizzas. The place was less than half full, so they were probably just trying to be attentive and friendly. The salad and Dog Pound Pizza arrived soon after but there was no sign of my Spinach Pizza. If you'd like the salad before the pizza, I'd suggest you let them know in advance. After a few minutes we mentioned it to one of the servers checking on us, they went to check and returned saying it would be another 5 minutes or so - I think they forgot when they put the order into the kitchen.   The salad portion was quite large and was quite good for a Caesar salad and frankly, better than a lot of fancier establishments, plus there was enough for leftovers. We were a little disappointed with the pizzas themselves. The toppings were plentiful, maybe to a fault, and tasty but there was something lacking. For a specialty pizza place I would have expected a better crust - for both pizzas it was a bit soggy and difficult to lift off the plate for a proper bite. We ended up eating with a fork. Heartier appetites would finish the individually sized pizzas, but we had enough to take home for lunch the next day.   The atmosphere is sports bar like; the service prompt, courteous, and maybe a bit over-attentive; the portions and toppings generous; the price is extremely fair - a decent choice if you're in the neighborhood, but not quite a foodie destination establishment unless perhaps you're a beer enthusiast.