What a great place for a drink and a cheesesteak. Great prices and great pours. Nice little bar in the middle of Federal Hill. Great American food. The place feels like home, where you can chill, have a drink, eat a sandwich and head home. read more

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COME HERE FOR MONDAY TRIVIA NIGHT!! Do not let your fear of failing stop you!! but actually this is a great bar in Fed Hill for hanging out with friends, there's a great variety of food and a decent beer selection. Happy Hour is half off munchies and $2.50 select drafts! My favorite dish was by far the Crab Dip -- cheesy heaven on earth, with some good ass bread to dip with (celery and carrots too for you rabbits out there). The Fried Mac n Cheese balls, Mozzarella sticks, and Chicken Tenders were alright, but good for the happy hour price. Back to Trivia Night, I had never been to any trivia night before but the host made us feel so comfortable and it was a fun time. We'll definitely be back for more of that crab dip!! And to win some free shots from trivia night. read more

Magerks Pub - Pubs Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Me and the Wife visit Magerks Pub today for lunch. We choose to sit by the window today because it was nice out. We ordered our Favorites, the Old Bay Wings and the Chicken and Cheese Eggrolls with Green Peppers and Onions. OMG. It was Good as Always. Can't Go Wrong Here. Must Try!!! read more

Magerks Pub - This is the Caesar Salad. My go to before the Real food comes out. - Pubs Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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My husband and I had been meaning to try the cheesesteaks here forever and I wish we'd tried sooner! I'm originally from the Philly suburbs and gave up on finding anything that would live up to the cheesesteaks of my childhood but the cheesesteaks here do! I will also mention that due to a totally honest misunderstanding via telephone ordering, we got hots on our cheesesteak instead of tots on the side. The bartender offered to fix but we didn't have time. I was very nervous this would ruin the experience for me BUT even with the hots this was still the best cheesesteak I've had in Baltimore and ranks with those in Philly! My only complaint is that ya need to get online ordering at this location (they have at all the others) and our misunderstanding would have been completely avoided. But all in all, really glad we finally tried it and we'll be back but I promise my husband will enunciate "tots" better next time read more

Finally a Cheesesteak that's somewhat on par with a real philly steak...the last steak I had from a spot that will remain nameless brung me a cheesesteak on a hotdog roll :/...so back to this place...Service was great, place was clean..but you want to hear about the cheese steak right... OK, I honestly felt like I was at a spot in philly wasnt delessandros quality but was def good I give the steak a 3.5 out of 5..I like soft rolls and top quality steak u can tell that wsnt the case here...but it was delicious none the less...filled with meat cheesy and tasty read more

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Courtney is the best bartender ever!!! Great drinks, food and service!!! Best place in cross street.

Great wings and cold beer! Love that it's right next door to the 8x10 music venue. No photos to share, but definitely loved visiting during a day of good weather. The doors and windows were propped open and the vibe was casual and relaxed. read more

U-M....B-C! After UMBC upset UVA in the NCAA tournament, the city was crawling with UMBC students. The next game was against Kansas State. In preparation for the game, Magerks reserved the top floor for UMBC students/alumni only! Although we lost the game, the food experience at the pub saved my night. I order a cheesesteak sub and sweet potato fries. The cheesesteak was the best that I've ever had. That is not an understatement. Just two days prior, I had cheesesteaks in Philly. I ate at Pat's AND Geno's. Magerks was better lol. People are always going to hate and say, "you can't like Magerks better than a classic Philly Cheesesteak from Philly!" But you know what I always say? Humans are meant to innovate and get better, and that's exactly what Magerks did! - VVP read more

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I actually really like this bar; good vibes, great food. However, my friend and I were sitting there for solid 4 hours and it seems like we didn't get a single buy back on a round. Was a bit off putting. Check was a bit heavy, had it not been, I'd have tipped more, and also considered coming back. I know plenty of bars in the area that take a little better care of their customers. I know times are tough now, but there should be a bit of give and take on both sides. read more

Chicken cheese steak was very good. The onion rings were the best along with the sauce. My son had a cheese steak with fries and he loved it. I will definitely be eating there again soon. read more

Best Philly Cheesesteak I've had. Easily in contention for my favorite pub in Baltimore. Calm setting during the day and on weekend nights the place turns into a great party! read more

As someone who grew up in PA and knows the standard that they set cheesesteaks at, MaGerk's was a great surprise for a good cheesesteak. I can't speak to all cheesesteaks on the menu but the #4 Philly is the best bet for capturing the feel of East Passyunk Ave. Cheesesteaks are a big part of the bar but the bar itself is a great place to grab an afternoon or even evening drink. Going for a game or to meet friends, this pub makes for a good place to grab relatively cheap drafts. Hard to find places with such good drink prices on a Friday and Saturday. All day Saturday is $3 drafts. This is a repeat place for me. The only downfall is t can get crowded. read more

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Even though I visited this place on Monday, it was almost full with people dancing and enjoying their evenings. Bartender was really nice trying to serve everyone in a timely manner. Their cheeseburger is delicious so make sure you try it before leaving. The only thing that I did not like was the fact that i saw two fights starting (but hopefully those people left and went outside so there was no actual fist fighting inside the restaurant). 4 stars for this place overall. I would recommend this place to those people who want to go out to dance and stay until late (we left at 12:30 a.m. so I am assuming it's open until late). read more

Magerks Pub - Pubs Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

This place has the best Philly cheesesteaks, fries and especially cheesesteak egg rolls. I say this being from Philly. Food alway excellent. What made this visit special was Leia (spell?). The place was mobbed on a game day and she was the only bartender. She was friendly, fast and attentive under very stressful circumstances. read more

This Philadelphia Eagles bar in the middle of Baltimore's Federal Hill is know for slopping out delicious cheesesteak after delicious cheesesteak with bread straight from Philly and cheese whiz which is rare in Baltimore cheesesteak spots. The two pro tips for this spots ( other than the cheesesteak) is the cheesesteak eggrolls and the wings. Both should not be missed. read more

Magerks Pub - Cheesesteak - Pubs Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I can see why this place was so busy on a Tuesday night. Friendly, prompt & helpful service. My salmon salad with arugula, artichokes & olives was awesome! I will be back next time I'm in the area. read more

I came here with a friend on a Thursday, which I guess is cheesesteak night. Pretty much everyone I met in Baltimore came up to me asked me if I was going to cheesesteak night. I was a bit confused about why everyone was coming to this bar and getting the cheesesteaks, but after having one, I'm a true believer. We got here at 7:30ish and the place was pretty full already. However, when the Eagles game started at around 8:30, the place became packed out. People were standing around buckets of beer and having a grand ole time. Good vibes only in this place. We ordered a bucket of 5 beers for $15 (WHAT? Maybe it's cause I'm from NYC, but seriously that's amazing) and three cheesesteaks for $5 each (again I'm dumbfounded). I thought the cheesesteaks were going to be like cheesesteak sliders at this price point. They brought the cheesesteaks out and oh hot damn, they were packed with meat. My favorite way to have a sandwich ;). I had the Magerk Cheesesteak. It was steak with white american, fried onions, tomatoes and hard cooked salami with Russian dressing. My oh my. That salami was the perfect bed for all that steak and it was cooked to perfection. I can't explain how good it was, you just have to come. Then they have a bag of utz chips on the side. Utz utz utz. They have a pizzasteak which I think is a similar concept, except it has pepperoni instead of salami and pizza sauce instead of Russian dressing. I'm already planning a trip back to Baltimore to come get it. read more

A local recommendation brought us here for dinner on a Tuesday night. Both people that took care of us were great, very friendly and attentive. We ordered mozz sticks and wings for appetizers. The wings were great, definitely best I've had in a while. I tried one of their signature cheesesteaks and was NOT disappointed. We also ordered a couple different burgers and a shrimp wrap and everybody really enjoyed their food. We have 2 12 year olds so seating at a table is a must and they had a nice quiet one in the back. Perfect place for dinner, definitely coming back for the bar next time! read more

Magerks Pub - Pubs Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I was here last Saturday night for a late night dinner. It was packed but I still found a table off to the side. Waiter/bartender took my drink and food order promptly. I had the Philly Cheesesteak Passynuk Ave style. It was good but it could have had more onions and cheese on it. Magerks seems like a popular local Federal Hill hangout and I will definitely be back next time I'm in Charm City for a burger and happy hour! Keep up the good work! read more

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Pretty much just got a beer from here. Seems like a standard irish pub/sports bar, with spacious ceiling, big open windows, and a dual bar setup read more

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The bar scene in Federal Hill is a little crazy. There are so many different bars within a four block radius, how do you pick which one to watch the game at? If you're an Ohio State fan or an Eagles fan, you'll probably feel right at home at MaGerk's. But if you're just looking for some bar food and a beer, MaGerk's is worth a visit. One of my friends loves Onion Rings and orders them almost every chance she gets. This particular evening at MaGerk's was no exception. The onion rings came with a side of chipotle sauce which was delicious. My friends and I also shared an order of the Tater Tots. They came with a side of cheese and hot sauce. These were good, but nothing particular special. The next thing we ordered were the Eagle Wings. Compared to other wings I've had in Federal Hill, these were possibly the worst. They came out dry and could use some more sauce. Next time I'm in MaGerk's I will skip ordering the wings. I heard that MaGerk's was known for their cheesesteaks so my friends and I took advantage of two items on their menu. The first item we tried was the Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak Eggrolls. These were awesome, we ordered them with medium heat and they were delicious. They weren't too fried and stuffed with plenty of buffalo chicken, onions and cheese inside. We also ordered the Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak. This was very similar to the eggroll unsurprisingly. But it was also delicious, and massive. When you order the buffalo chicken cheesesteak, you are given the option to choose mild, medium or hot for spiciness which will ensure that your cheesteak is as spicy as you'd like it. Next time I'm at MaGerk's for an OSU game or just some great bar food, I will without a doubt be ordering a cheesesteak. read more

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Had lunch here yesterday with client and colleagues. Located in a very nice and upcoming neighborhood in Baltimore on South Charles St. The wings were best on the area. By far, the best cheese steak I have had in Baltimore. read more

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It's a great spot for drinking before and after Ravens games or just in general. They've been around forever and always have great drink specials. The cheesesteaks are what they're known for. Bartenders are always good. read more

Magerks Pub - Specials - Pubs Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Not the best bar on earth but she sure gets the job done. Best cheesesteak outside of Philly also its a must. Go Birds...

Magerks is a solid four stars. I can never remember how to spell it when I tell my friends to look up directions. I love the bar with the tv screens right there. It's always fun meeting friends during the week when it's not crowded and you and your friends make it a good time. It can get pretty crazy and crowded on the weekends and harder to get a drink or a good spot. I've never had their food but beers on tap are good :-) read more

As a life long Philadelphian who just moved to Federal Hill, I 100% recommend this place for your cheesesteak cravings. I've been to a ton of places in Maryland and nothing else compares. This is the real thing and I'm not talking slabs of beef like Pat's and Geno's. I'm talking chopped up beef with the sweets and hots like you get at the corner store made by your Korean "uncle", who practically helped raised you named Mr. Kim. It's this level of authentic Philly cheesesteak. Only people who grew up in a Philly neighborhood could truly appreciate how amazing this is. Can't wait to come back to watch Eagles games dressed in my all green!!! read more

Magerks has the best Philly Cheesesteak outside of Philly. Their cheesesteaks are akin to Dalessandro's. More than fulfilled my craving! read more

Magerks Pub - Philly cheesesteak #2 - Pubs Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

It's your typical Fed Hill-esque sports bar. Came after the O's game and it was hoping. They had food and drink specials, including half off burgers. However, they messed up my order and forgot to put avocado on my hamburger, which was a bummer. We also got the crab pretzel. It was decadent and an experience, but I probably wouldn't bother to get it again, as it wasn't that memorable. The beer and food is cheap though. It was also a nice touch that they had a lot of windows open since the weather was really nice! The music though was a bit too loud, particularly for a Sunday afternoon. I don't live near Fed Hill, and I probably trek here just for this bar, but if I'm in the area and in need of a place to watch sports or drink on the cheap, I suppose I might return. read more

Very cool bar if your a philly fan, which apparently there are a bunch in Baltimore. They always have any philly sports game on, eagles, flyers, Phillies, etc I usually get they're cheese steaks which are very solid, but nothing compared to an authentic philly cheese steak from philly, but they don't do a bad job. Drink specials are legit, overall solid pub read more

I sat for 15 minutes. Not one person asked for drinks. Ended up Leaving due to poor service .

best cheesesteak you'll get in Baltimore hands down- coming from a Philly girl born and raised! But I'm a sucker for the cheesesteak egg rolls. I get them every time. great bar food all around & best place to come for Philly sports!! love you magerks read more

Best cheesesteak I've found in Baltimore. The meat is juicy, cheese is gooey, and the bread is crispy yet fluffy. Even better on a Thursday when they're half off! They also have cheesesteak egg rolls served with marinara dipping sauce which are phenomenal and I highly recommend trying them. Great drink deals, usually easy to get a table (except on Thursdays, come early) and good service. Very accessible and casual spot in the heart of Fed Hill. Salads and sandwiches are pretty good too! read more

Pure, unadulterated gluttony. We came here after Brew in the Zoo with our bellies full of beer but ready to drunkenly feast. My friend Sam raved about the cheese steaks so we all decided to sample one of the many varieties on the menu. I went with The MaGerk: steak, American cheese, cooked salami, fried onions, and most importantly...Russian dressing. It was a delicious, messy disaster. Everyone else seemed to thoroughly enjoy their sandwiches as well since it was pretty quiet around the table. We also split an order of onion rings which were pretty good, especially tasty with the accompanying chipotle sauce. My friends were daring enough to try the eagles wings complete with Old Bay, Cheese Whiz, and your choice of hot sauce. They looked strangely amazing and disappeared very quickly. MaGerks also seems to have a great deal of specials. My friends were ecstatic to order a bucket of Miller High Life ponies (please don't ask me why...) for $7. And there were many other specials for each day of the week. I am rarely in Baltimore, but I would happily return if ever I am in the area and in need of large meal and possible heart attack. read more

Magerks Pub - Eagle's Wings - Pubs Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

If you are an Eagles fan, then this is the place for you. I'm not necessarily much of a football fan, but my boyfriend is and this is the place we go to for all of the games. Although I'm not much into football, I did live in Philly for 6 years and I know a good cheesesteak. So I'm happy to report that Magerks is about as good as it gets. I get the same combination everytime . . cheesesteak with provolone, fried onions, mushrooms and hot peppers . .delish! Fun atmosphere and a great place to watch football . . especially the Eagles. read more

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Nice sports bar TVs everywhere and good food. Pretty big inside with two levels so it's plenty of room. read more

Magerks Pub - Pubs Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The food here was okay. The chicken sandwich I got was decent. The fries - $5 but large enough for hte table to share - were crispy and good. They have a decently diverse beer selection. Our server(s) were nice. The biggest issue I had here was that they advertise happy hour, but they don't really tell you that there is no happy hour when there are Ravens or Eagles games (it's an Eagles bar). You don't find out until you get there. read more

Was disappointed after reading reviews, seeing the cool building and the festive crowd. (Acoustics leave something to be desired- a noisy place!) The service was spotty (and there was plenty of staff!) and the food, while good, was overpriced. I had the crab cake which was meaty and good (I think the menu says crab cakeS...) but the potatoes and asparagus were both bland; even some parsley would have made the potatoes seem like someone in the kitchen made an effort with the sides..... My guest had the lobster roll. He said it was good but for $22 it came with a dollop of coleslaw (in a ramekin like a side of ketchup is served in) and a bag of chips. Food trucks do better than that with a lobster roll! That more than anything left a bad taste in our mouths, and left us leaving grumbling. read more

Not the best, but not the worst. That is how I would describe Magerks if I was asked. Being from the Boston area I have been to my fair share of Irish pubs and this fits the bill for what you would expect. The uniqueness of this pub is its tie to the city of brotherly love...Philadelphia. Not only does this place pack up wall to wall for Eagle's game, but their gameday menu also compliments the Philly love with a variety of cheesesteaks. Luckily, I was in good company of an "insider" with knowledge of what makes a true Philly cheesesteak. Although she often smiles whenever any type of food is in front of her, she ensured that these cheesesteaks were legit. I could tell not only by the smile but also the lack of breathing while scarfing it down. Honest review is that you get what you expect coming to a play like this. I would be back to watch some sports, grab a beer, and enjoy some casual pub food with a Philly twist. "E-A-G-L-E-S - Eagles!" read more

Magerks Pub - The classic cheesesteak - Pubs Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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The cheesesteaks are delicious. I love being able to get an authentic Philly cheesesteak without the 1+ hour drive.

Solid pub experience. Cheap drinks, decent service, strong pub vibe. The highlight of this stop was that one of the bartenders used sign language to communicate with a number of patrons. Very cool that these folks could be served just like everybody else! read more