Drinks: loved all the beers I tried! Big Truck Cherry Wagon was a delicious sour, Allagash white is always a hit, Devil's Backbone vienna lager was pretty solid, and the Rogue Honey Kolsch was smooth. Food: please try the crab dip pretzels, they were 5/5! In terms of the wings: the size for a $1/wing Monday special (starting at 20 wing orders) was great, but I wanted more buffalo sauce on my buffalo wings. The buffalo garlic parm mix was awesome (you can mix and match flavors), and the sweet heat was also 5/5. Please add a lemon pepper option! Service: 5/5 server was personable and attentive for my party of 9, no issues at all. Ambiance: for sports, this place is solid; there are a bunch of TVs, even one in the bathroom so you don't miss a single play! This place is family-friendly, and there was this one group of kids that was super rowdy but otherwise the ambiance was great. Not too crowded. read more

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I put this in the Dive Bar category. A little hard to find. It's in the back of a small shopping center. The staff is super friendly and hustles the whole time. Plenty of TVs for a sports bar vibe. I saw a deck outside but the threat of rain kept us indoors. The food is what you want for a bar food menu. I had the Pub Burger with fries (Thurs special $15) it hit the spot. My wife went with the Horseradish steak wrap. She ate half and brought the rest home for lunch tomorrow. There was a decent Thursday night crowd. We got there an hour before the NFL season kickoff. Next time I come will be for the Monday wing special. 20 wings $20, dine on or take out. Can't beat that read more

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A great local spot that's beloved by many. Located on the backside of the building with plenty of parking spots. We've been a few times for wings, burgers, and to simply grab a beer and watch some baseball. The atmosphere is always fun and the staff here will chat it up with you to make the experience even better. I wouldn't consider this a dive but a step up. Still has that locals feel but open to anyone that lives in the area or passing through. read more

Haven't had a bad meal visiting! Staff is always friendly and the music is never too loud. This is definitely a regular spot frequently visited. read more

Came in midday on a Tuesday, both the inside and outside patio were empty with ample seating for us to choose from. We sat outside and we were able to have my friend's dog with us. Our waitress brought her out some water which was very nice. They have both tables and high tops outside and inside. The patio is in the sun, most tables have umbrellas, and it is fenced in. I ordered the strawberry basil aperol spritz, to me it did not taste at all like an aperol spritz. It was a pretty and fun drink just wasn't what I was expecting. I got an orange crush after and it was strong and tasty. My friend ordered the passion mule which was sweet and fruity, I did not taste much of any ginger in it. For a snack we ordered the crab dip. The inside of the dip was cold, and the outside hot. It also came looking a little disheveled, which didn't change its taste it just appeared messy. I did like the crab dip, it would have been better if the inside was hot. Overall I'd recommend HoCo brew hive as it has a nice patio and an extensive drink menu. read more

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If you like beer, then you will like HoCo Brew Hive. The beer selection is very good, with a nice variety of lagers, sours, IPAs, stouts, etc. The Hive has a divey feel and we always sit at the bar. Service is good and friendly. Food is good, however the bang bang shrimp could use a little more bang and the cheese steak could use a little more steak. read more

HoCo Brew Hive - Hive cheese steak - Gastropubs Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

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Ive had lunch or dinner here several times and it's always been a good time, but I want to post a review specifically about our latest experience. I held my husband's 50th birthday celebration here this past weekend and I can't say enough how great of an experience it was! Josh was phenomenal to work as far planning and communicating with from beginning to end. Chef Chris, Taylor, and the rest of the staff were fantastic. The food was great and the service was 100%! We never waited for anything, and everyone was just so friendly and accommodating. The fall decor and cleanliness were pluses as well. My friends commented on the great service and variety of drinks. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. read more

Excellent local vibe. Might have just had the best wings ever, honey old bay dry rub. Done well... almost tempura... loved it. My med rare mushroom bleu burger was... medium rare!!! And delicious. Good brioche and piping hot crisp fries. The impossible burger was done pretty good too... accommodated my wife's request to kick it up a notch by substituting impossible burger on the jalapeño bacon burger. Big beer selection on tap.... Although I would have preferred more dark options... maybe in fall/ winter they'll mix it up. read more

Visiting friends in the area on the recommendation to give the place to try. The service was friendly wonderful atmosphere. The service was great. The food was very good specially, their wings we had bang bang shrimp and something called a bang bang burger, which was excellent-I'll visit if you're in the area, give it a try read more

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This place is by far the best casual eating and drinking, family-friendly place I have experienced. Everyone is very friendly. The regulars are the kind of people that will give up their seat to an older person. Very polite and sincere. The staff is more than accomodating, prompt and respectful. Miss Jenna is amazing, with a very caring personality. She'll make sure your visit is a happy experience. Miss Taylor, with her contagious smile is always a pleasure to deal with. Both these ladies, and the guys, and all the support staff are the kind if people you just want to be around. Even when things get busy, their professionalism never fades. I can't say enough good things. Stop in and see for yourself. You won't be disapointed. Thank you Miss Joyce and Mr. Josh for assembling a much appreciated group of professionals. They are a fun group. read more

We went for trivia night and had a lot of fun. Everyone was in a good mood and it was a nice environment. The food was to die for. The burger was sooooo delicious. I would definitely recommend getting some more sauce on the side. The sweet potato fries was perfect, not burnt but not soggy. My sister got the chicken sandwich and it came with two chicken breasts. She ate it all and said it was the best sandwich she has ever had. Highly recommend checking out this place. read more

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First time there. Got carry out... The food was great, well packaged and on time. Although we didn't eat in, the environment seemed comfortable. read more

Nice out of the way place. Large selection of craft and domestic beers. Best part is the staff and customers were friendly and inviting. Little hard to find but I'll definitely be back to try the food. read more

I feel as if this is a secret spot. Each time I come here it isn't packed! Like, how!? They have tons of space, the staff is incredible, the drinks are top notch and the food is super tasty. Everything is also reasonably priced--in fact, it has better quality food than some of the fancier places around. Definitely come and try them out! Their tap list is extensive :) read more

Very interesting place to go to. It's a mixture of a dive bar and trendy urban bar. A lot of the menu items include honey, hence the name. I attended a coworkers retirement get together on the outside patio so only went inside to use the bathroom. Over all the food was good that I had. I tried the honey Buffalo wings. They were tasty and cooked until slightly crispy then soaked in their honey Buffalo sauce. The sweet and spicy was a good mixture. I also had a side order of fries. There were pretty standard breaded fries. Not much seasoning on them but not bad. Service was a bit slow. One of the people ordered a burger and it took 45 minutes for him to get it. I think the order got mixed up and they sent it to the wrong table. Over all it was a decent place to come after work. I would like to come back to try some of the other menu items. read more

HoCo Brew Hive - Menu - Gastropubs Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

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Everything is just right!!!!! The food and the drinks delicious old fashioned great beer selection . We are the first timers but coming back for sure . Service is quick and friendly staff Ambiance is laid back no dress code just be yourself you can even watch games on the screens Taela is awesome she is a great help, great bartender ask for old fashioned you are not going to regret it read more

HoCo Brew Hive - Does not even say enough delicious - Gastropubs Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

We visit HoCo Brew Hive most Wednesdays for trivia with friends and always have a great time! HoCo Brew Hive has great staff who are friendly and quick with service. They run different specials every week that we like to try, but we also have our favorite go-to's. My favorite item on their menu is the Salmon BLT Sandwich. The sandwich is very large and filling. The fries are also crispy and seasoned. My husband loves the chicken sandwich. They also have a good variety of drink options from beers to cocktails. If you're ever looking for a fun place for drinks & food, definitely check out HoCo Brew Hive! read more

We tried HoCo Brew Hive for our first time. We had the Lobster Roll which was very tasty, the Jack Honey BBQ Pulled Pork (really, really good), the Big BLT and the Honey Old Bay wings left a little bit to be desired. The Big BLT's pork belly was good, but would have preferred some thick bacon. The wings had a nice flavor, but they were dry and over done. I want to give restaurants the benefit of the doubt during COVID-19. Many are trying to do curbside, which we did, and it is difficult to keep fries crispy and wings fresh. We will try them again, but might opt for eat in to get it fresh tableside. read more

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Ordered carry out. When I went in I was ignored by all staff and bartenders. Finally when I asked for my food after waiting and being ignored I was told food wasn't ready yet. I saw two to go bags waiting on the counter but I just assumed they weren't mine. Finally after hearing nothing from anyone for about 15 minutes I finally went and asked another employee if they were mine. He checked and then just handed them to me and walked away, saying nothing. Food was (obviously) cold and mediocre once eaten. Never again. read more

We came on a Monday and it wasn't too busy, but there was only person working the entire restaurant. The poor guy was trying to bartend and serve and take orders. The food was good. The menu is limited to a single page. We had the half price burger special. The fries were especially tasty. They do have a nice selection of beers and special drinks to choose from. read more

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I had the seafood quesadilla. It was good but will probably try something different like wings next time. Orange crush wasn't made with fresh squeezed oj. Restaurant wasn't crowded but server was on his phone quite a bit so we had to wait to order. The bar area looked busy for happy hour. Cute little locals spot. read more

Insanely good food and great beer list. Haven't been here since this place was T-bonez but the JREAM sucked me in. The beer list here is pretty good. Ended up with a burley oak JREAM, and some other interesting stuff I wanted to try like the Cushwa snickers Rambo. Had to pay extra for those more expensive beers but that's fair. The flight runs you $12 but they have a lot of other very reasonable $5-$7 pints. Food wise, sure the menu is on the higher side, but the quality seems worth it. They were out of the Buffalo cauliflower, but ended up getting the pork belly and the pretzel sticks. Both were phenomenal. The pork belly was basically melt in you mouth and comparable to some A5 wagyu beef I've had in the past. Highly recommend. The pretzel sticks were the perfect consistency. The cheese sauce was really good as well, though we wish it would have been warm. I'm bound to stop back in here to try some other things. read more

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That jack honey bbq pulled pork was aahhhmaaaazinggg! Perfectly tender and so flavorful. The slaw was a bit different but perfection. Fries were crisp and delicious. They carried Red Shedman cider on draft-good call for us non-beer drinkers! I'll have dreams about that Sammy tonight! read more

Bang bang shrimp was delicious and the breaded pretzel was so savory, warm, and crunchy yet doughy. Yum!

The selection of brews is very nice and the food is always good. We always feel welcome there and everyone is very nice!

Let's start with the service. Elijah is a finominal barter and server! Top notch with a super personality! The food was amazing! Must haves are the Bang Bang Shrimp and pork belly with onions, but everything we had was great! Another plus was the cleanliness. The ladies' room was immaculate, and we all know that is rare. Will definitely return the next time we are in the area! read more

I've been here a few times and waffled a bit on how to review it. It's a decent enough place to grab a craft beer in the area and has a pretty good tap list that changes frequently. Nothing about the place really grabbed me until recently though. Last time I was there, they had a wing special. I am pretty picky about buffalo wings and I thought theirs were excellent. Crispy, saucy, flavorful, and a great portion for the price. Also, plenty of great beers to pair with. I think they have some other random drink specials from the bar and special desserts that change seasonally but I have never tried them. Just felt that honestly the great wings finally cemented this place as a solid 4 stars in my mind. read more

Came in here to visit my cousin who's the chef (not that I'd let it get in the way of my objective review or anything) and I'm so proud of him and these folks. :) It's definitely a divey kind of spot -- it's a locals bar, with a lot of regulars who even know each other by name. But it's got character and I love that they press on the honey theme (cool artwork by the bathroom for example) because honey happens to be my favorite condiment. I ADMIT: I was confused on how to get in. The doors in front didn't have any windows and didn't seem very, uh, welcoming and we tried but couldn't open them for whatever reason and ended up walking around to the side where the outdoor deck is and were able to get in through those doors. I think we were just being city idiots because others were inside and there's definitely a host stand by the front door. I don't know. I blame us. We sat at the bar since we wanted to be around to chat with my cousin when he had a chance to come out of the kitchen. Liked all the stickers on the side of the fridge (or whatever it is) under the register. Bartender was friendly, though ... I forget his name - sorry!! I was distracted taking it all in. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich with honey BBQ sauce (debated for a long time between that and buffalo but ultimately decided against the extra heat for myself) and my husband ordered the burger with mushrooms and bleu cheese. Cousin also brought us out some southwestern chicken egg rolls that were going to be on special that night to try that were amazing -- not too spicy, tons of flavor, little bit of extra heat from the sauce. I assume my husband's burger was good because he devoured it before I even really saw it. My chicken sandwich almost made me cry. We eat a lot of fried chicken sandwiches because it's just a fun delicious thing to eat at any time of day and easy to compare across restaurants (unlike burgers which can be very differently made/assembled, or other sandwiches/dishes). Some chicken sandwiches are just big hunks of chicken and even if the breading is crispy it ends up just being mush in your mouth or just a dry slab of poultry, but this was TWO pieces of thinner chicken so there was maximum surface area for crispy deliciousness and the chicken stayed tender and juicy since I'm guessing you don't have to kill it five times to make sure you can serve it when it's thinner like that. I also appreciated they seemed lightly tossed in sauce instead of it being slathered on top -- it was a HUGE sandwich but surprisingly not messy to eat because of the care and attention to detail that went into assembling it. And that pickle hit at the bottom! Perfection. But also -- the sweet potato fries!!! I was so full from the sandwich and eggrolls but I could NOT stop eating those fries. I wish I could have boxed them up and taken them home but we had a baseball game to get to and nowhere to really store/heat them up. I guess that means we have to go back and visit again another time. Overall - solid spot. That's not even the bias talking because I'd complain if someone from my family made bad food and sold it to people. :P Congrats to HoCo on staying open despite the poor timing of your original opening being right when the pandemic started. I can definitely see why you've lasted this long, and why you're opening a second location. Come to Philly next please! read more

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Really enjoyed the food here, noise level though knocked it a little, speaking for us. For starters, we had Honey Whipped Ricotta that was accompanied by fruit and crusty bread. I think this was a first for us....not enough bread and fruit to dip with...there was actually an abundance of ricotta (!), however it was very tasty and we would order again. My husband had a Jack Honey Pulled Pork with fries. Fairly large sandwich that he replied was tasty. I had the Big BLT which is a pork belly with lettuce, tomato jam and honey aioli and also served with fries. It was also very tasty and something out of the ordinary from the normal bacon, lettuce and tomato. We washed it down with a hefeweizen we found on the menu. If you are looking to come here for a quiet evening, I would say head somewhere else. We truly couldn't hear ourselves think and we have been to some rather lively bars in our time. It was actually hard to hear our server speaking to us. I will give it the benefit of the doubt, it was a Friday night. Food prices are a little higher than what we normally pay, but people have to pay the bills. Not sure if there is a Happy Hour or not....I did get a Groupon recently to go back. Worth checking if you have been wanting to give them a try! read more

HoCo Brew Hive is a big disappointment. Since T-Bonz closed we've been waiting for HoCo Brew Hive to open. We were hoping for an easy spot to grab a drink and a snack. This is not that place. The menu is limited and expensive. $17 for a BLT sandwich? Even a simple cheese burger is $16. Brew Hive does not have the ambiance and quality of Victoria's Gastro Pub to pull-off prices like these. They only have 5 appetizers and they are all very expensive. $13 wings, $15 pork belly, $12 pretzel sticks. Really? How about some nachos for $8? I predict they won't be in business long. Hopefully the next owner of this location will stick to a winning combination of good food at reasonable prices. I miss the T-Bonz crabby tots and a Natty Boh! read more

HoCo Brew Hive - Limited menu. Very expensive for what you get. Not a good value. - Gastropubs Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

Was really excited to try this place! I love beer and I love honey (especially hot honey), so thought this place would be right up my alley! We went and it was super crowded, I guess everyone wanted to try it haha! Parking lot was full and chaotic, but they can't help that, just be prepared if you come when it's busy. We were seated pretty quickly, staff were friendly. We had the unfortunate experience to be seated at one of the tables they have down the middle of the aisle so it was very cramped and not a lot of room. Beer selection was nice! And the waitress let me sample one I was interested in and ended up ordering! The menu looked good, several things I wanted to try, but I was honestly surprised and disappointed at their lack of usage with honey! We ordered the buffalo cauliflower, soft pretzels, hot honey chicken sandwich and Chesapeake roll and we each got one beer. Buffalo cauliflower I was so excited about! It wasn't good. It was basically raw cauliflower doused in buffalo sauce. I did like the sauce and blue cheese crumbles and dipped my pretzels in them. The Chesapeake roll was ok. Not great. Awfully small for $19, and on what appeared to be a slice of bread rather than a roll?, The hot honey chicken sandwich was pretty good! I put hot honey on everything, so was really looking forward to it! It had some gristle in it that I ate around, but the flavors were nice! All in all for $100, I was pretty underwhelmed. As really looking forward to a nice meal, but came home disappointed and still hungry. The avocado corn salad was pretty yummy We may give it another shot when it calms down and if there are some menu changes with the season! I will say the staff were all pretty friendly, they did seem a bit busy and overwhelmed. There were also a lot of kids there, eating cheese pizza and Mac and cheese, so they do seem to have a kids menu too! read more

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New brew pub in HoCo. Great selection of beers and a large bar area. The menu is limited but the food is very good. Wings and the Buffalo cauliflower are well seasoned and delicious. Where it fails is seating in the restaurant area, which is very limited. It's also very loud making it hard to have a conversation with your friends. Service was slow but it was a busy night. Will give them a second chance once it is not so new. Thanks read more

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Really great hidden gem in Ellicott City. Super comfortable place to chill at the bar with a nicely curated selection of beer, wine and their own cocktails. The bartenders are exceptionally nice, friendly, and knowledgeable. Vegetarians are in luck as there are several good options on the menu including a really well done Impossible burger with fries that are on point. Also, the pretzels are a must! Nice large parking lot and I'm looking forward to nicer weather to try sitting outside in their fairly large outdoor area. read more

If you want a wonderful meal, 5 star service, and great atmosphere, this is the place. All I can say is it was worth the drive from Gettysburg, PA. I was told the menu is going to change soon. I sure hope the buffalo cauliflower stays. It was the bomb. All the desserts sounded wonderful. Picked one to share, I was already stuffed, but I wish I could have tried them all. read more

HoCo Brew Hive - Gastropubs Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

Located at the old T-Bonz site, Hoco Brew HIve opened in its place on 14 September 2019. Clearly a lot of thought and effort went into this fresh addition to the Howard County Restaurant scene. This brew pub features an extensive beer list and a varied and inviting food menu too. The decor and atmosphere are warm and inviting. The staff are attentive and friendly. This is a very nice new alternative for drinks and food in Howard County. read more

This restaurant is fantastic for anyone! The Coastal Quesadilla was amazing, and the beer we got was really good! This restaurant is so good, and highly recommended for everyone! We were from out of town and it was very welcoming and everyone was super nice. read more

HOCO Brew Hive, a trendy, and tucked away little restaurant-bar that packs a big punch! Their diverse menu features a number of versatile Asian, Latin and American fusion items that can easily be modified for our vegan and vegetarian friends out there. No printed food menus to photograph, but their entire menu can be found on their website. They also carry an array of local brews (beer list included in photos) plus the bartenders really know how to pour a good drink! Today, we stopped by for lunch during a fundraiser HOCO Brew Hive hosted for Small Miracles animal Rescue, and it was fabulous! They put together a small menu of drinks and food where a portion of the proceeds went to helping animals in need. I have mad respect for HOCO Brew Hive for supporting their community the way they do. Plus, their food was SLAMMIN' and the drinks were delish! I highly recommend the Bang Bang shrimp, The glazed pork belly appetizer and their crab pretzels. It all paired ever so nicely with their apple cider crush! YUM! read more

HoCo Brew Hive - Apple cider crush apple pie and ice cream cider - Gastropubs Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

I found out about this place during the pandemic and their food/customer service was top notch. Since then i've been in the facility a few times and it's always above expectations. Justin the bartender is a rockstar! great selection of beers, food is always fresh and delish! highly recommend adding to your columbia rotation. My bf and I shared these plates. read more

HoCo Brew Hive - blackened shrimp tacos, side of buffalo cauliflower instead of fries, and the beet & arugula salad - Gastropubs Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland

They're quick and the food is delicious. Try the crab pretzels. The drinks are fast and well done. I go here often.

I wanted to love this place. The vibe is laid back, the staff is friendly, and the beer list is interesting. It was the food where they lost me. The Bang Bang Shrimp was great, perfectly fried with a good sauce. The pork belly cubes were so overcooked, they were like bricks. The dip in the crab pretzels might have been good but we couldn't taste anything but the thick layer of Old Bay on top. Don't get me wrong, I'm a Baltimore girl. I love Old Bay but I also know the main ingredient is SALT. Which brings us to the Buffalo Shrimp. Inexplicably, there was so much salt in the Buffalo Sauce, we couldn't even taste the hot sauce. We tried to let our server know about the Buffalo sauce but he just kept telling us there was no salt in the sauce recipe. Regardless of what's in the recipe, that sauce was nothing but salt. read more

HoCo Brew Hive - Crab pretzels - maybe if you order them with no Old Bay they wouldn't be inedibly salty - Gastropubs Near Me - Ellicott City, Maryland