Great cold brews. Hubby got his ipa and I had the imperial stout . Great food too. I head the grilled pesto chicken sandwich. Hubby had the cubano and salad. Delicious. Definitely be back before leaving the area. read more

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Forward Brewing is a modernly nautical spot that's perfect for grabbing a great IPA. We loved their Blue Cat IPA--refreshing and full of flavor. The ambiance is laid-back yet stylish, making it an ideal place to relax and enjoy a quality brew. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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Showed up, they were only seating outside due to a private event. No big deal, except that after picking out food and waiting in line to order, we were told they were pausing food orders to due to the people inside (who were just starting to arrive). Very disappointing. Between this and the lack of parking, can not recommend. read more

Delicious food and beer. Options change often and sell out quickly so get their specials while you can. We've liked everything we've tried. Unique takes on common offerings plus run of the mill things like a grilled cheese done perfectly. The beer is awesome and they offer local wine sometimes as well. Like so many neighbors, we're already regulars and so glad they're there! read more

Second time here, just as good! Got the quesabirria and pollo panino, both delishhh. Nice to sit outside and as we were leaving i think they were starting a trivia night! Will definitely be back to catch that next time :) read more

Forward Brewing - Pollo panino and quesabirria. Yummy! - Brewpubs Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

Small but mighty. I love this place. What it lacks for in indoor seating, it makes up for in every other aspect. Friendly staff, good food and most of all, great beer. We met one of the staff members parents at a table and they absolutely wrecked us in Uno. Such nice people. Great staff and service once again. Fun, welcoming atmosphere. read more

Fantastic little brewery located in quiet Eastport neighborhood of Annapolis. A small but varied selection of beers available for enjoying inside the shop or outside in the spacious outdoor seating area. They serve some light food options and are very dog-friendly. As a testament to its popularity, this place was busy even on a weekday afternoon! Well worth a visit. read more

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I'll put it as simply as I can: the beer is not good. I have tasted better home brew than this. Too many IPAs on the menu and the porter was undrinkable. Any restaurant with tap beer is better than what o had here. read more

Had an AMAZING time at forward brewing. The staff was incredibly friendly, the beer was good, and the food was impressive. We had the crab dip, cheese board, and pretzel- serving sizes were perfect for a group of 4. I loved the mayday beer, and am still talking about it. DEFINITELY give this place a try. read more

Looking for a dog friendly brewery that serves great beer and delicious food? Look no further! Forward Brewing is just a few blocks away from the downtown Annapolis main strip and has outdoor seating so your fur babies can join in on the fun. They offer a wide variety of highly rated drinks - beers, ciders, seltzers. Save room for snacks because their food is so good! We built our own charcuterie board with pimiento cheese (absolutely get this!), la mancha, prosciutto, and smoked salmon (get this too!). We finished the crackers pretty quickly and they brought freshly baked baguette crackers for us! Originally my bf and I ordered a pretzel to split..do yourselves a favor and order one for just yourself! We ended up ordered a second pretzel because it was just that good. The cheese dip and mustard was honestly some of the best I've had. Did I come for the drinks or the food? The answer is both! read more

Forward Brewing - Clockwise: la mancha cheese, prosciutto, pimiento cheese, smoked salmon - Brewpubs Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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Honestly disgusted. Every time my family goes here, we think it will get better but it never does... The staff never has a smile on their face which quickly changes the mood of this place. We have been coming here ever since it opened. You would think they would be warm and welcoming especially to those who live local, but they would rather treat you like a stranger no matter how many times you see the same employees. Having an attitude towards your guests is one way to ruin everyone's night. There is no brewery vibe at all. I've gone to enough breweries over the years, and this place is stuck up and preppy. You have to walk on eggshells if you don't want an employee to comment on the way you're eating, sitting. walking, etc. Just not fun. If I could give 0 stars I would. read more

Big fan! The crab roll was fresh and delicious and the beer is outstanding. Service was great! Feels like a bright and airy coffee shop but it's a brewery. Indoor seating is a little limited but arrive early and enjoy a bite or beer. read more

Fun Brewery in the Eastport neighborhood of Annapolis! The brews are worth tasting and the food menu has a lot to offer for a brewery. We got a few bites to go with our cold beer prior to having dinner and it was a perfect evening starter. Fish tacos and potatoes. The service is friendly and there is plenty of outdoor seating. I love a welcoming neighborhood establishment that has a local vibe. A must visit spot when in Annapolis. read more

Decided to come here for a dinner out of town, on a Saturday night, coming from DC. The place was hopping but they had spots for the two of us near the front of the indoor seating section. You order up at the bar, including food. They'll serve you your drinks right away and give you a number for your food. I've been to many breweries in the area, and I would say they either have great beer and no food or kind of fine beer and kind of fine food. On the contrary, forward brewing had both excellent beers and excellent food. We split the buffalo cauliflower tacos, potato wedges, and kimchi pork belly sliders. Everything was well cooked, well seasoned, properly dressed, and fresh and super hot. We tried a few of the beers, including the floral shirt, save the bay IPA and took a four pack of silent is the night for home. I like that the kitchen was right there behind the bar. It made for a very honest and transparent appearance about the food preparation. Overall, great night. Hope to find their beers in DC or we'll just have to come back to visit. read more

Forward Brewing - buffalo cauliflower tacos, potato wedges, and kimchi pork belly sliders - Brewpubs Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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Atmosphere is not very warm or friendly, but their beer is good. There's not much space for socializing and table room is very limited. It's first come first serve, so be there when they open and not a minute later if you want a place to sit. Otherwise, you'll be directed to the back of the brewery to stand awkwardly in front of the doors to their cooler and brewhouse. This place is a big ol' meh. read more

Phat Boy Philly here. Recently tried this kewl little spot. I only had the pretzel bread. But it was so good that I needed to write a review just on it. Perfect combination of buttery, flaky, salty, crispy and doughy. Bravo. The only bad thing was the gouda cheese. Way too strong. Wish they had a queso. The rest of the food looked good. read more

Great beers and a solid food menu, especially for a brewery. Super friendly service in a clean atmosphere that is well marketed and consistent. The cheese board left a little to be desired but recommend the Testify IPA and the ceviche! read more

Forward Brewing is one of the best things to happen to Annapolis in a long time. It was a savior in the COVID era when you just needed to get out and try something new. The beer rotation is great and the food is terrific. In the May - Sept time I am a regular there after sailing. I even had my April bday get together there (thanks Bill and Tina). I hope we can continue to enjoy the large outdoor area they provide past Nov 1st. Cheers! read more

Awful food. We ordered the pretzel which wasn't a pretzel at all, it was a roll. We also ordered the vegan kale Cesar salad with chicken and the chicken was probably the most terrible chicken I have ever eaten in my life. The kale was over saturated with nasty dressing. The beer was mediocre. I wouldn't recommend this spot to anyone local or visiting. read more

My husband and I enjoyed a light lunch and craft beers. Loved the buffalo cauliflower tacos (wish we'd ordered more!) and the curried eggplant in pita. Both were delicious! The mushroom confit, however, was a dud. We found the dish a little slimy and way, way too salty (and I love salt!). The "hipster" beer (can't remember the exact name!) was delish. Overall a great experience eating outside on a beautiful early spring afternoon in a safe, socially distanced environment. We will definitely go back! read more

Forward Brewing - Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos and Curried Eggplant & Carrot - Brewpubs Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

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Ok- I hate pretzels... but their pretzels are seriously good. Great vibes. Don't recommend their seltzer but the beers and ciders were great

I'm so excited, I recently shifted to a healthy lifestyle so while not vegan I'm predominantly plant based and OMG the mushroom "steak" and cheese was delicious, I'd recommend asking to get the aioli on it, hubby tried the tinga tacos and loved them, I drank flavored kombucha (strawberry lavender) delish and hubby had fresh brewed (yes it's a brewery too) he loved it, we are definitely coming back, I need to try the cauliflower tacos oh and lastly but certainly not least all of the staff were so welcoming- awesome experience read more

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We've been passing by this relatively new brewery/restaurant for a while but only tonight decided to stop. OMG! Its amazing! Hung out in the outdoor area on a pretty summer night and got an amazing Mexican Lager and New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. For the meal, shared the Mexican Corn Salad and each of got a couple of Fish Tacos. A good pairing for all. While all of it had a kind of simplicity, it was so very carefully thought out and amazingly delicious. Many patrons seemed to be regulars which contributed to the fun "buzzy" ambiance. The service was really outstanding and it was clear the owners (I think there are three) were there to insure the best experience for everyone. As a bonus to us, they are also very dog friendly. Without a doubt, we're going to be regulars, too, and are really looking forward to returning soon. read more

We love coming here to enjoy the outdoor space. Great beer and great food! The food is simple, but flavorful. We've enjoyed the half-smoke, the Buffalo-style cauliflower tacos, and the Italian sandwich. Even the chips that come with the meal are delicious (we think they are seasoned in-house). The beer selection ranges from their very drinkable Boat Beer to hazy IPAs to barrel-aged offerings. It can get busy when the weather is nice, so come early! read more

Cute brewery! Delicious beers, pretty decent food selection (can't comment on quality we did not eat, but saw many others order). Nice outdoor area as well that I'm sure gets packed on the weekends and in warm weather read more

This is a great, local brewery! The beers are tasty and there is a wide array of styles so even a picky beer snob is sure to find something they'll like. Only downside is that I wish there was more indoor seating - there is outdoor seating, but we were there on a chilly winter evening. We were looking forward to trying some of their food, but couldn't snag a seat so we had to pass on food this time (but that didn't stop us from thoroughly enjoying the beer). We also loved the fact that the place has a running club on Wednesdays and trivia on Thursdays - they truly care about staying involved with the neighborhood. Thanks for the pint, Forward! We'll definitely be back. read more

First time vision and WOW The buffalo cauliflower tacos were bursting with flavor and the elote salad was delicious I'm not even a beer fan but had their shandy and it was great Definitely recommend you try this cool spot in Eastport! read more

Beer and food were fantastic. So if you're looking to try a new brewery, stop here for sure. The seating outside was limited. They are definitely trying to keep everyone safe so I give them credit but they could use more tables. read more

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Great food and great vibe! Highly recommend the tomato soup and kale Caesar. Beers were phenomenal and the service was quick and friendly.

Such an incredible addition to our community! Annapolis finally has a quality brewery, Forward is fantastic. The beer is creative, really well crafted, and delicious. The draft list is constantly turning over, so keep an eye on their social to see what is on tap. I recommend them all lol. The food is equally as good, you can tell a lot of thought has been put into the menu and how it pairs with Forward's style of brewing. The menu is oft-changing as well, incorporating seasonal & sustainable ingredients. The food is unique and always delivers. Consistently excellent. Cans, growlers & crowlers available for take away. No indoor seating, just outdoor until after COVID. Everything is spaced out and always feels safe. Really friendly service. I LOVE FORWARD! DRINK LOCAL! read more

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4 strong stars but the 5th is still to come. Forward has the opportunity to knock the cover off the can! The beers are fresh and well worth trying (a few as long as you are being responsible). I was skeptical of the food reading the menu, but like the old adage, "don't Jude a resturant by reading the menu" (artistic license used on that one). The food is fresh, creative and fun! Try the gazpacho as it is a bit different and refreshing on a hot summer afternoon. In these days of COVID and social distancing ordering and food deliver can be a challenge. The extremely polite and helpful young lady who took our orders helped us pair our meals with the perfect beers and the happily delivered them to us with a smile (or so it seemed from her body language (can't see through her mask)). Our meals came out quickly and are enough to fill you for lunch but not leave you in a post lunch need of a nap. Ambiance is not able to be commented on as you as sitting at tables in a driveway, but don't fret as it is well worth visiting. I'm sure once they can move inside the bar area will be great and follow the rest of the positive experience they currently deliver. Take away: yup! Head over, enjoy the beers (and take some home) and the food is worthy of even the most discerning palate giving it a shot. read more

Definitely recommend this brewery! The employees are so nice and welcoming and big variety of beers! We came from Jersey for 2 days and definitely will be back here. Thank you for making our first time here a great experience. read more

It's a small place and I've only been once but my wife and I loved it. The beers were memorably excellent and we had the smoked trout, which was light but delicious. Can't wait to go back. read more

This is an awesome addition to Annapolis! We had a wonderful experience, they have a takeout window where you can place your order. They have ample outdoor seating with plenty of space between tables. The staff were so kind and helpful when we were looking at the menu. The food was also delicious, and definitely a great value, you get chips and a pickle on the side. We had the kolsch (as a shandy -- they add a splash of lemonade to it) and the summer hazy IPA, both were awesome! We can't wait to come back soon! read more

Forward Brewing - The seafood salad sando and the kimchi sausage sando! - Brewpubs Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

My favorite thing about Forward, besides the great brews, is the true Eastport spirit. It's fun to see the running clubs, cyclists, and just neighborhood friends gathering around. The outdoor space is perfect for gathering and chatting. We saw lots of families and friends catching up. read more

Great little spot to visit. The beer was amazing as well as some snacks. Service was quick and friendly!

I'm crazy for this spot. Found them on Instagram and loved the vibe. The real place was even better. Delicious, interesting craft brews and tasty nibbles. Sit inside or out. Dogs and kiddos welcome. And shoutout for their community spirit and philanthropic endeavors. Love supporting a place that's giving back! read more

Solid. Good beer. Good food. Clean. Kind staff. Instagram worthy aesthetics. Give it a try.

20 min to walk up and get a beer. The ordering outside for someone to bring it out process needs to be streamlined. (Not a server you order from a person outside taking your payment) Great beers otherwise. read more

Great relaxed environment. Helpful staff that explains options for food and beverages. Options for all drinkers! Great beer selection also. Had the fish tacos and tinga (chicken) tacos. Both excellent choices. Would definitely go back again read more