This is the quintessential local bar. Nestled in historical Laurel, some friends and I were looking for a spot to meet in the middle and we found this place. It's super easy to miss and I definitely drove by it once or twice. Once you enter it's super cozy and I really wish it was closer to my house. The service was great, our waiter super friendly, and there's really good food selection. It was all freshly made (came out piping hot) and so delicious! I had the steak and cheese wrap and the crispiest tater tots. Other folks got the chicken tenders with shoestring fries, and a burger. We were all quite pleased. If I'm in Laurel, I'll definitely stop in. read more

Oliver's Old Towne Tavern - Steak and cheese wrap - American Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

This is a great neighborhood spot! It has a parking lot behind it or there is plenty of street parking after hours. The service was great and our waiter was very nice. The prices are good for what you get and I thought the food was pretty decent. It's easy to miss outside because there isn't a big sign but it's a great place! read more

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We made a reservation last minute for a group of 13 that quickly went to 18. Olivers didnt miss a beat & got additional tables, chairs & more importantly drink right away. Our server Pam was fantastic(all the staff was). Both food & drink were great but the staff made us feel like old friends. We will be back next year, your our new favorite bar. Thanks from "The Hockey Team" read more

Great food Great service Interesting accomodations Nice waiter Wonderful combinations of side offerings read more

Used to spend a fair amount of time at Oliver's years ago but moved out of the area. Recently returned and it is everything I remember. Most important, an incredibly low-key neighborhood bar. Hardest working and most fun bar staff, decent food and drinks, lots of sports in the tvs. Everyone is friendly and chill. Literally what more could you ask for. read more

I have lived in Laurel for 15 years and today waa my first time in. Let me say I was not disappointed the customer service was excellent. Shout out to Shannon and Mark. My husband and I ordered fajitas and they were delicious. The steak was tender and the chicken was juicy. I will definatley go back. read more

Delish food. Amazing service. I use to live down the street from bar / restaurant. I never thought to come here until now I'm 34 yrs old after I moved out of Laurel. Best kept secret of Laurel. Looks like a dive bar from outside. But it's nice and cozy inside. Everyone is your server it seems. They constantly all ask if you need anything. Everyone is so friendly. Food definitely taste homemade. I only been here twice. But I'll keep coming back. read more

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I love the hometown bar feel at Oliver's. On the surface, this is a local bar but the food is SO good here. The owner's believe in good quality meats and foods and the cooks take pride in the dishes they serve. The service from the bartenders is always top notch and they have a heavy pour. I highly recommend coming to Oliver's to catch a game or even bring the family to dinner. I promise it won't disappoint. read more

Forgot about this chill spot! I came once awhile ago! Was looking for a place nearby for happy hour a few days ago. The first place my friend and I went to was closed. We drove down the street and the other place we tried to go was so packed we left and came here. It wasn't overly packed so that worked. We got prompt service. They had happy hour specials until 7 p.m. I think our server's name was Amanda - she was great! Decent amount of parking on the street - not sure if it's enforced or not but I parked at the church across the street. read more

Oliver's Old Towne Tavern - Happy hour whiskey! - American Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

Its a 3 sheets to the wind tavern experience here! Its nestled in historic Laurel and its a fun place

Olivers is your neighborhood bar and restaurant. Staff is always super friendly , the remember what you drink, the food is always fresh and home cooked. If you haven't been you need to give it a try! read more

Oliver's Old Towne Tavern - two glasses of beer and a cell phone - American Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

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Shoutout to our local community heroes! Pam and Amanda are a great tag team! Great personalities, neighborhood atmosphere, and comfort food! The specials are yummy as well! I had the shrimp Alfredo pasta!! Yummmm! I'm picky about my pasta and I was really impressed with the taste! Creamy, flavors balanced, and pasta was perfect!!! Whatever I expected, this venue exceeded my expectations!! Wow! Creamy, savory Alfredo! Hubby had the ribeye steak that was good enough to satisfy this carnivore!! Even though we just moved from Texas, this ribeye steak can give Texas a run for it's money!! Yes haw! Bravo to the chef!! That was an unexpected "bar food" experience! !! Pretzel is o cute and soft!! Tater tots are crunchy and just wow!!! Neighbors and family..... are truly a blessing!!! Be thankful for each moment and cherish it with people like the community you find here!! God bless !!! read more

Oliver's Old Towne Tavern - One of the best venues for crispy Homemade Chicken Tenders - American Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

Smells like a freaking bathroom stall as soon as you walk in. I do t see how people are even sitting in there. A health inspector is definitely needed! Hell no!! read more

I went to this bar the first time when it was called Main Street with a friend. I had drinks and we ordered food. I believe we had nachos and tater tots. My tater tots were nothing to write home about but its a bar so I didnt expect much. There was a band playing in the back however not memorable. I think the highlight of our night was being picked up by 2 guys. LOL. We politely declined. I gave Main Street a 2.5 that night and totally forgot about the place. Fast forward. The bar is now called Oliver's and I bookmarked it awhile back. New bar likely means change in my mind! The same friend and I went to dinner last night and we checked out Oliver's afterwards. Lots of renovations. The bar has a more open floor plan now. The band was playing in the front and sounded great as we walked in. The place was PACKED! Ladies were up dancing. We found a seat at the end of the bar by the service area. Mark, my bartender was great! Cheap tall glass drinks and no skimping on the booze!! Lots of food coming out from the kitchen and it looked like an upgrade from last time. Cant wait to try the food next time. If Im in the area again, this is the bar I will frequent. They also have a dart league if your interested in that. Oliver's gets 4 stars. read more

Oliver's Old Towne Tavern - Kettle and soda - American Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

It's fine. The food is bland and basic. I feel like they should let the chef off the lease and let him experiment and find themselves. It's your basic bar food. The drinks and bartenders are great. They are very knowledgeable and I'm glad there is a place on Main Street like this. Some advice. Turn on the juke box, let the chef create the menu and let the bartenders have a good time. This place can be successful, if it decides to take a chance. read more

Pretty decent bar. Good food, beer, and company. I have always had generally decent times there. Bartenders are great. I wish they opened before 4p. Beyond that, the bar food and alcohol situation should have you covered. read more

The honey old bay wings are good. The customer service is good with certain people. The others, not so much. I usually order over the phone so my good can be ready when I get there. I would recommend this place but you have to have patience going here. read more

Fantastic neighborhood bar/restaurant. Excellent bartenders. Fair pricing and very good food.

My friend and I just returned to Oliver's after many years away. It is great. I had a fabulous cheeseburger and fries accompanied by a cold Yuengling draft. My buddy said his hot roast beef sandwich was equally delicious. The meal was topped off by our wonderful server, Amanda. read more

At Oliver's you come as you are. Its casual atmosphere and quality food make this a solid choice for food or drinks. The bartenders talk to you like an actual person and the service is efficient. Always enjoy a nightcap here. They serve food later than most bars! read more

Oliver's Old Towne Tavern - Bar backdrop - American Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

Love this place! Great food and great bar tenders and good atmosphere! Been coming here for years. Never a bad moment here.

Okay I've tried to give this place the benefit of the doubt, as it's a local bar in my neighborhood. Food wise, I've only had the wings, which are decent. I mean you really can't go wrong with wings unless they're just awful. However, the cleanliness, or the lack thereof, of the bartenders is just disturbing. But the more disturbing thing is this isn't even unique to this bar. Younger bartenders just don't get you can't be digging in you ear, digging in your eye, assembling trash, rubbing your skin, smoking your electronic cig, and playing on your phone all while washing bar glasses, putting lemons and limes on the rims of glasses, and touching straws from which people will sip. I saw the bartender do something really really sketchy--put his hand around the rim of a glass to help the foam dissolve more quickly after doing all these things. I defaulted to a beer I knew that was bottle only afterwards. This is just nasty folks. You can't work in food or drink preparation and not keep your hands clean. And other people sitting at the bar see this stuff and are fine with it. Disturbing. I haven't seen the chef do anything sketchy, but it certainly makes one wonder! I definitely won't be going back here. I've given this place a couple times to improve, but I've seen several of their bartenders do this stuff, and the owner was right there witnessing it. Said nothing! read more

This is my absolute favorite neighborhood bar, and I don't even live in the neighborhood! I go out of my way to make my way over here when I want a more laid-back drinking excursion, and this place has everything I'm looking for. Fun little trivia games, plenty of bar space, fantastic bartenders, plenty of TV's for sports-viewing, nice live music, and a friendly crowd. My drinks are always phenomenal, and prices are very reasonable. I feel really safe in the general area, and there's a nice little outside portion if you want to step out for some fresh air, or to smoke if you need to. I LOVE this place! read more

A great neighborhood bar. Service is excellent. Pam and Lenny and all the staff are attentive and make you feel welcome. Everything on the menu is good. I especially love the turkey club with crispy bacon. read more

There are about 20 televisions to watch the event of your choice! They have art on the walls, along with jerseys, plaques for awards, and Laurel memorabilia. The valences have ironed-on sports team logos. In the back of the establishment there are four dart charts to engage in Darts with friends...or strangers. They have booths, high tables for groups and several windows overlooking main street or the lot behind the building. The music has a fine volume...sometimes you can go to a place and the music is too loud and you can't talk to your friends...or so low you can't hear it. They've got the balance right. The staff is fairly friendly. The prices are average for a bar. I'm not ordering much today... i have an order of the tater tots. My waitress Becky suggested the in-house made hot sauce and chunky bleu cheese sauce for my tots. Im excited!!!! I will come back though and hopefully get in a game of Darts. There's CLEARLY a Darts league or something in here now. read more

Upon entering this place it smelled like cat pee. After a while I got used to it and figured that the smell was prob because this place is old. However, I cannot complain about the prices for happy hour. Good deals. Didnt get to try the food. And parking in the area is not all that great unless you get lucky. I parked around back in a commercial parking lot but was scared I was gonna get a ticket since the signs are all confusing. I will only got back if invited. Not somewhere I would suggest going. read more

This bar is still open for business! its under a new name called Main Street Sports Grill. i was just there 2 weeks ago with some of my Army brothers and we had a blast. the bar tenders were very cool and fun to be around. it was a saturday night and it was not overly crowded but there was a decent crowd. great neighborhood bar! read more

Oliver's Old Towne Tavern - Main Street Sport Grill - American Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

3/8/2017 - Came with a friend after dinner. As soon as you walk in, you kind of feel like an outsider. The regulars all stare at you...it could be intimidating if you're put off by that sort of thing. It definitely has a "Cheers"--where everybody knows your name feel to it. Although it was a bit uncomfortable, the bartender, Pam and another lady (I'm sorry...can't remember her name), were welcoming and kind. They have a great selection of beers and craft brews. Wanted to try Not Your Mom's and they have 3 or 4 different varieties. All the food coming out of the kitchen looked delish and three tots were tasty. Good prices overall. I'll definitely be going back soon! read more

Oliver's Old Towne Tavern - American Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

Not a bad spot for a beer and some food. The place is crowded several days of the week and on the weekend. Not sure why the 2 star rating from someone who didn't even go in or have any of the food, "elite" though? Nachos are good, beer is cold and they serve some local brews. Games are on if you are looking for a place to watch some football. See a lot of local firefighters that frequent this spot. Interior is remodeled and very clean. Overall I give it 3 stars. Not the best, but certainly not bad. read more

Oliver's Old Towne Tavern - Dart Leagues held weekly. - American Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

Everything here is good! Friendly people. Only issue is drink refill can be slow. Other then that, love it!

Food, people, price, and environment was great. its a bar, so expect bar food. If ever in Laurel, I would stop again.

This place has recently been remodeled and is nicer inside than I expected. The wait staff was friendly and prompt. This is a better place to have a beer than to eat dinner. The beer was served cold. The food was poor even by bar food standards. I had the Reuben Sandwich and it was fried in oil and inedible the beer battered onion rings (according to the menu) were not beer battered but the kind that comes frozen from a factory and then hard fried in oil. My wife ordered the onion soup and potato skins. They were both well below average and the potato skins again seemed like something that arrived at the restaurant frozen and then merely heated up. Its too bad the food is so poor because it seems like it could have been a nice neighborhood place. read more

On our way back from work ... debating between BJ's or something new... call BJ's and were told they close in 20 mins..wouldn't have made it .. sooooo decided to try something new. I saw that this place had 4 stars.... but was really in the mood for a burger... came here just to try it out... let me just say.. we will definitely be back! I had a great experience.. Caesar salad, French Onion Soup and Burgers great!! Onions in the soup could have been a little softer.. but.... did not deter us to want to come back! Definitely a local hang out but has games.. and the burger was phenomenal! read more

First off Pam and Mark are wonderful. Pre pandemic I went here every Monday night with my dad and the service is excellent and so is the food. Can't wait to be back there again! read more

It's definitely a certain type of folk that goes in there and the one person waiting gave us opened straws with his hands like no gloves, nothing. the food was okay but the water tasted like sewage water. It was kinda off putting. My friends and I, thought it was hilarious because it was kind of late and we were making jokes about how uncomfortable we were but I mean, it's a dive. It is what it is. read more

Solid place. Lots of alcohol choices , live music , and the food was good. Nothing flashy, a true hole in the wall sort of place.

Nice old well establish pub atmosphere. Food pretty good. Patrons good as well. Good service fun local pub

This is definitely a bar that has a set of regular patrons.... Every time I come in, I see the same people. Friendly crowd, great bartenders, fun to be able to play darts. The only time (obviously) you can't play is when the dart league is going on. Food is good (some better than others of course, just depends on what you get) My dad and boyfriend love the chili, mom loves the fried green beans. I love the grilled cheese sandwich. It's bar food, so don't expect a 5-star restaurant, but it's solid. Mixed drinks are on point... they make great margaritas, long islands, etc. I usually don't get been on tap. They've done a lot to update the place since it became Olivers (furniture, etc). They also have live bands/singers and music. Just a great down home townie bar. read more

Good neighborhood bar. Once upon a time this place was known as Oliver's. Once upon a time before that it was a trolley stop. The draft beer is cheap and the crab dip is awesome! Service is friendly and attentive. They have live music and it's a good late night hangout spot when you don't feel like venturing to dc/bmore. read more

Wow ok this is now called Olivers old town Tavern so I drove around for like 10 mins looking for the name not the address. Also it is closed at 2 am not 3 am. Just got here so can't grade it yet. I gave it one star because of false information on here. Ok have ordered steam shrimp with old bsy. It was very good but fiancée ordered onion soup that was too hot to eat and bland when she could finally eat some. read more