When you're told that your ghost tour is going to meet at the square across the street from a…read moreTaphouse, you grab food inside it and savor some incredible beers. It's what you do! And this led to me discovering just how much of a certifiable beer haven Max's is! For a Philly comparison I'd put Max's on the same caliber as Glory Beer Bar and Kitchen but with a beer bible on the same scale as Monk's. It's been a beer haven for going on four decades and it shows with their 100+ rotating taps, 1000+ bottles & cans, a 4 casks that feature plenty of local Baltimore brews alongside the finest from Belgium, Germany, and then some! They even have seasonal special events like a Sour Beer Fest in June, and a Rare & Obscure Beer Weekend in October. The bar interior was classic wood, with a huge main bar that showcased the many brew and spirit options. The bartenders were also spot on with their service and spot on beer suggestions. For food being so close to the waterfront had me craving some seafood, and the rockfish sandwich delivered with its Chesapeake seasoning and remoulade dressing. Each day of the week has a beer special at Max's, and Thursday meant that I was enjoying a discount on full pint cask pours. I liked that Max's had transparent pricing available for 4 oz to large pours and growlers to go on their menu for each and every draft beer, and the 4 oz pours made it easier to enjoy the 11% abv barleywine beer from a Baltimore brewery that I was curious about without feeling some extra inebriated repercussions during my ghost tour. It was extra details like that which had me really enjoying Max's and dubbing it a must visit for any beer lover visiting Baltimore.

Avoid this place if you are visiting or just new to Baltimore. They do not like outsiders. The…read moreordering process here is ridiculously stupid. The beers are listed by number, but nobody tells you that you're supposed to order that way. I ordered a beer by its actual name, and the bartender acted like I was an idiot for not knowing their system. And nowhere in the restaurant or on the menu does it explain how to order. And numerous other people were doing the same thing. How hard is it to make a sign and/or update your website/menu? On top of that, even if you have a table, you still have to go up to the bar to order. When the place is busy, it's a complete shitshow. You're fighting through a crowd just to get a drink while your table sits empty. Whoever came up with this ordering system clearly doesn't care about being easy to do business with. Terrible setup, and the male bartender Roberts's attitude made it even worse. Our group consisted of two bank CEO's, a law enforcement officer and a senior executive in investment banking. We'll take our wallets and business somewhere else on football Sunday.

Great restaurant. First, I came on a hot day after walking around the Inner Harbor, and my water…read moreglass was never less than half empty, which was immensely appreciated. Service was perfection. The interior has a great dark wood/chandelier, old-school bar vibe and comfortable seating without it being too noisy when packed. There is some signage about the poet himself. We started of with the "cheese dip" which is an interesting way to describe a pretzel appetizer. But boy howdy, the cheese dip was enormous, which complemented the salty, buttery pretzels perfectly. The stuffed lamb was pretty reasonably priced and came with spinach and potatoes. Both that and the strip steak were a bit heavy on the sauce though, but otherwise, great dishes. Don't forget to swing by the bathroom. I just really like the posters in the hallway. The bathrooms were nice though. Overall, this is a reasonably-priced, inviting atmosphere, and tasty good. Great spot for the area.

Service was excellent. It's very loud. We had fish & chips (fish excellent, fries meh) wedge salad…read more(well dressed) but the best things were a flight of whiskeys and the pretzels with cheese dip and pickled veggies (would have loved twice the veggies!)

This was a surprise in Baltimore. They have converted an old church into a hipster brewery. Servers…read morewere very nice and the beer is done right. I love the vibes in here as it was welcoming as a church (no pun intended).

I've been here twice and had a blast both times. Initially upon walking in , I was taken aback…read morebecause I'd was a church at some point , I walked in and it was one of the coolest things I've seen . There were a nice amount of different taps to chose from and the prices were really good . Service was good and there was lots of seating . I love that food trucks came on site abd there was an outside area to sit at as well. Parking wasn't the best but worth it !

We went to Peter's Pour House after Orioles game. The place was crowded with baseball fans. The…read moreserver was friendly and attentive throughout our entire meal. I had the jumbo lump crab cake platter and it tasted amazing. The platter came with 2 large crab cakes, coleslaw and french fries. The crab cakes were well seasoned and had large chunks of lump crab meat with very little filler. Coleslaw was tangy, not too sweet.

Great place for food and drinks. It was right next to our hotel so we decided to come here after…read morecheck in in December. The beer and cocktails were all great as was our fish (I think Rockfish) and burger (I think Tex Mex). Prices were very reasonable. Ambiance is nice and old school. Staff was fast and friendly.

Love this bar! It's a chill atmosphere. Geoffrey is an awesome and friendly bartender and there are…read moreother cool patrons we met here as well. They have a good selection of beers and have full liquor for cocktails as well. They also serve food, but I haven't tried it yet. Definitely a great spot to chill and have some drinks!

Great beer selection, true music lovers will appreciate the live performances and record shop…read moreupstairs. Great people.

My very 1st time going to a Speakeasy in Baltimore and I am a native Baltimorean. We came here to…read morewrap up a date night for a late night cocktail and conversation. There is a secret black door to enter. You can make reservations however, I was unaware that reservations were needed. We waited for about 20 minutes before a table opened up. Of course, the lights are dimmed inside with a very chill atmosphere. It is also pretty spacious inside for Speakeasy. We enjoy as it was something different to try. I will definitely return

So I really love this concept of this place because it reminds me of those old speakeasy where you…read morehave to say a password to enter. I liked that it had a door which was shadow in red light. When we entered I was expecting to give a password but it was not needed...lol. It was a little chilly in there and the lady at the desk when we walked in the door was keeping warm with her small heater. I asked where we could sit and she said anywhere. So we sat down in these large egg shaped seats which were really comfortable. Our waiter was really knowledgeable on the menu and suggested some great drinks. We did not try the food as it was past the restaurant hours being open and we had already eaten at a restaurant in the alleyway. I will be doing a review on that Italian restaurant soon because it was really good. I loved the whole speakeasy vibe and the music was amazing. One of the few places that stayed open to 2am...my birthday ended in an awesome surprise! When back in Baltimore will definitely stop in again maybe to try a bite with a drink.

Wow 2 Baltimore City reviews in a row! Representing 2nd quarter of 2022 is Pratt Street Ale House…read more I had been here twice, 2016 & 2022. Both times I got crab cake. It was a solid crab cake, but there are some better options especially around Annapolis & Anne Arundel County in general, but this is conveniently located near the Hippodrome Theater & Camden Yard, where I went afterward in the respective years. It's a large restaurant and been a staple in downtown Baltimore a long time. I briefly dated a woman in Winter 2011-12, but she ended up becoming a friend. In April 2016, I won tickets to Kevin James at Hippodrome Theater. Although I tried to get a date for this, since that didn't pan out, I ended up going with a friend. My friend said I could pick whatever dinner I wanted on her since I got the tickets, drove us from her apartment in Hyattsville (I lived in Arlington, VA at the time; so a lot of driving that day), & ended up paying for the parking. I said that I wanted crab cakes and settled on Pratt Street House. With the parking costs, gas, & wear/tear, may have ended up a little behind, but I will say I enjoyed the crab cake. Like my prior review, I was still briefly dating the same woman in Spring 2022. I've lived in Anne Arundel County, and she lived in Cockeysville; so Baltimore City ended up being a good in between location. She wanted us to go to an O's game, which I wanted to too. Incidentally, this May 2022 Pratt Street Ale House & O's game was our last date. I found something to be annoying on our 2nd to last date and was reluctant to go on another date. But she was pushing for us going to O's game, which I like going to anyway. Opposite of 2016 situation, she bought our O's tickets, so I bought our Pratt Street Alehouse lunch on that Sunday. Although we had a better time than the 2nd to last date, I was still cognizant of that date, and we fizzled out. In summary, some pretty good memories & solid crab cakes. Also, servers were nice as I recall too.

Pratt Street Ale House is located in downtown Baltimore and is a great spot to grab drinks before a…read moresporting event. We stopped by around 5 PM on a Saturday before an Orioles game, so as expected, the place was extremely busy and had a lively pregame atmosphere. The beers were good, but unfortunately, the food is what brought my rating down to three stars. The fries tasted a little stale, and I ordered the smash burger (forgot to grab a picture), which was pretty average. I've definitely had much better smash burgers elsewhere. We also tried the chicken fingers, which were very basic and reminded me of typical ballpark food, not bad, but nothing memorable or something I'd crave again. Overall, Pratt Street Ale House is a solid spot for drinks and the pregame atmosphere, especially if you're heading to an Orioles game. However, based on the food we tried, I probably wouldn't come back specifically to eat. I'd recommend it more as a pregame drinks spot than a dining destination.

We were in town for a long weekend going to Camden Yards, but little did we know the bar closest to…read moreour Airbnb would be how we needed to end each night. JR is a legend with a massive beer selection and some great pizza. Wings are real good too. I think we ran him out of HOMEMADE pizza dough 4 straight nights. Although he probably made extra and saved some for us knowing we'd be coming back after the game(s). That's the kind of guy and place we lucked into finding.

Small venue that is a lot of fun. A chance just to hang. Large beer selection (nothing on tap)…read more Food is a bit limited - more appetizer based. Love the TV access and all the board/bar games. Good atmosphere

The egg custard martini is my new favorite drink in the entire city…read more Parking sucks because it's in Fed Hill, so if you're going at nighttime, be prepared to spend 10 mins finding parking and then walking 2-3 blocks. Despite the horrible parking situation, I would come back again and again just for their egg custard martini. Service is friendly, we were helped immediately when we sat down at the bar. They also have a lot of fun season drinks as well, which I would love to try. The bartender was happy to help us, and even gave me a fun straw for my water when I asked! Loved their fall decor as well, such a cute spot.

Came here to pregame before the game and decided Outpost wasn't too far…read more We had great service although there were some small communication issues but our server was quick to correct them and ensure we received what we ordered. Grabbed the Farmhouse Benni & Chicken & Waffles. My homegirl throughly enjoyed her benni with dippy egg and all and my C&W was ok. The chicken was dry and somewhat burnt (see pic). I was unsure if it was supposed to be two chicken thighs or one and a half since that's what I received. The calabrian chilli hot honey was very tasting and saved the dish. I always ask for sauces on the side and glad I was able to control how much sweetness I needed for each bite. I was already in a crappy mood and didn't contest my food since it fit and just wanted to try and finish my carafe of mimosa before we needed to leave and watch the game at The Bank. They do have some fun upcoming happenings like a 4 course tequila paired dinner that I was intrigued to try but was sold out. It would be fun to come back and try a paired dinner.

Fun, speakeasy style cocktail bar with a large menu! Definitely come here with reservations…read more Note that it is a small place, so groups 4 or less are best. It took about an hour-ish for my group to order/drink/hang with one drink but you could maybe do 2 if you tried! We loved everything. Didn't get any food so I can't comment but other folks' dishes looked good. Would definitely come back as there's a ton left I'd like to try - but note it is $20/cocktail.

A lovely place for a nightcap! We stopped into Order of the Ace after dinner at the adjoining…read moreRuxton. Such a warm and cozy space with delightful, thoughtfully crafted cocktails! The bartenders were all great and the live band was so fun!