This place is a diamond in the rough! It's located on a side street and very unassuming but the second you walk in, you fall in love! Great music, relaxed vibe and wonderful staff. I didn't have a burger but I had their house made chips and they were amazing! Such a great find! read more

Open Baladin - Omg these were amazing. - Breweries Near Me - Rome, RM

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Homemade chips were a great starter to compliment the great craft beer selection. Helpful staff and fun atmosphere read more

Open Baladin - Breweries Near Me - Rome, RM

If you want an amazing burger on amazing breads, look no further! Not only that, there are over 50 beers to choose from. Not being a beer drinker, I went with the hard cider, which tasted great with the appetizers and burger itself. The chicken wings were tasty, and the breading was great. Not at all greasy. We also really enjoyed the falafel plate! We also went with the white cheese and garlic chips. Yumminess!!! I ordered the Singin' In The Rain burger. Absolutely delicious! NOTES: I learned that Medium Well here means what Medium Rare is in the US. If you don't want to wait or do reservations, be sure to get there by 7:30. We were seated right away, and then the place was full with people waiting by 8pm. It's off the touristy beaten path. The ambiance is fun, the staff is friendly and helpful, a must stop place in Rome! I'd go back in a heartbeat! read more

We were visiting Rome from Washington DC and stopped by this place for a burger because we wanted something different from pasta and pizza. The burger was fantastic as well as the fried potato balls. The beer selection was also fantastic. They get 4/5 stars only because the service was slooooooow. Not "normal Italian slow" but neglectful slow. read more

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Really good grub. We really needed a break from Italian fare, I love pizza and all but this just hit all the glutonous spots. Real tasty burger and potatoes with BBQ sauce. I couldn't finish it all which doesn't happen too often. Great selection of beer, hipstery cool spot, definitely recommend it! read more

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Craft beer in Rome is apparently a newer concept so I was DELIGHTED to find a spot to enjoy a good beer or two. Lots of choices of Italian as well as non-Italian craft beers. Nice environment. We were turned onto this place by an employee from Bir & Fud... from what I understood, these two places have the same owner and he also owns a craft beer store. Regardless if that is true, I went to all three and I left each one a very, very happy girl! read more

Open Baladin, hidden in the heart of Rome's Trastevere district, was a real treat. It was certainly one of my more memorable experiences in a trip full of memorable visits. I can't gush about the food, as I found their vegetarian burger option tasty but decent, and their homemade potato chips were excellent but too much. However, I was here for the beers and the beers did not let me down. On my first visit our server brought us to their underground nook, Dal Nonno Clandestino (I think). This, I imagine, changed our experience dramatically, as I asked to sit at the bar. If we were in the main room not only would we have to compete with the crowds and the volume I don't think we would have had the same one-on-one attention which allowed me to ask about their many options. I returned the following day to peruse their bottled offerings and pick up some selections to take back with me. I also dropped in minutes before leaving Italy as I had freed up some space in my luggage for another glass and some more goodies--priorities!--but they weren't technically open for business. In all cases I found the servers and staff to be friendly, helpful and informative. The people I spoke with were bilingual, in both Italian and English As for the beers... ah! I became hopelessly in love that night with a beer named Xyauyú. If you're anywhere at all near Campo de'Fiore/downtown Rome you have no reason not to visit! read more

Open Baladin is a BIG space ... I visited 5 of Rome's top craft beer bars over the course of my one-week stay and Open Baladin was definitely the largest. Plenty of tables for seating a large party and a long bar area with seats. Although they had a pretty decent tap list, I got the impression that Open Baladin was more focused on food than craft beer ... definitely more of a restaurant than a craft beer bar (the Teku glassware they use is excellent - so I'll give them that). For example, the bartender didn't seem to know exactly what was on tap and had trouble when I asked for a recommendation ... she just didn't know her beers. Because of the big space, the atmosphere was a bit sterile and cold ... certainly nothing wrong with Open Baladin, but it just didn't give me the warm and fuzzies. Prices were a bit on the high side, even for Rome ... service was cold / robotic. With the increased craft beer bar competition in Rome, Open Baladin left me wanting more and was my least favorite of the five craft beer bars I visited. I would definitely recommend it for families and such looking to grab a burger (no Italian food here) ... but for serious beer nerds, it's not a must visit in my opinion. read more

Open Baladin - I did love their Teku glassware ... Rare that a bar would use this expensive type of glass to serve beer - Breweries Near Me - Rome, RM

Great place if you love beer!! Hundreds of different types of beer to choose from, good service, and get a bit crowded (but that's a good thing). Got a burger with grilled peppers, onions, and bacon; it was decent. Potato wedges and barbecue sauce was ok too, I think friend potato balls would have been better but it was our first time in Rome and the first place we went to. read more

Wow great beer, even better service, and excellent food! We sampled several different ciders recommended by the brewer and had several appetizers that hit the spot perfectly in the afternoon. read more

If you're looking to get away from pizza and pasta, this is your best option. Burgers were good (although a little over-cooked) not a bid deal, And the curry fried chicken pieces were great. Friendly staff and great location. read more

We come from Seattle, where delicious quality beer abounds, so my review is biased. We applaud the effort to bring better beer to Italians, but they really need to do some more research on the actual flavors of beers. It was missing the quintessential flavors that make up each type of beer. Also, we were very excited to try some burgers, but mine came almost raw, their version of "medium," and I couldn't finish it. I did enjoy their homemade chips, however! read more

If all you've had in the US is mcdonalds, this place will blow you away. If you have jumped on the gourmet US burger trend, this place will disappoint you, as it did us. I can name about 10 burgers in Los Angeles better than this one. Great beer selection though. Probably would be an awesome place to come and get a bunch of beers. read more

No longer a secret it seems. Beer is becoming a thing in Rome, and its working. After a fantastic meal in the area, my friend and I Googled our way to this place for a beer nightcap. The crowd is young....we were almost the oldest people there, and I am not old by any stretch. The VERY friendly hipster/hippie bartenders spoke English, and loved chatting about the beers. They have some very unusual beers in addition to international styles, and this is a good place to try and figure out what an Italian character in beer is like. I tried a cask ale they had on tap and found it unlike anything I've had in the states or the UK. VERY crowded and noisy but fun at the same time...low key festive. The menu looked great, but I was full and had to decline for another time. Oh I will be back. read more

After spending what felt like half my life trying to find this place, we finally arrived at the notorious Open Baladin which must have been named ironically as it was closed. On a Friday night. Very disappointed. Just to warn others if they are planning on visiting in August- don't bother! read more

Sometimes you just want a burger, right? Or in my husbands case, a beer. He loved the beer selection. I thought the burger was so-so but I am from WI. The Caprice, specifically the mozzarella, was unbelievable. I honestly haven't had and doubt I will ever have mozzarella like this again. read more

Delicious craft beer, great food, great vibe. Their homemade chips and especially their dipping sauce was fantastic. I was fortunate enough to be brought here by friends who live near by. Of my most recent trek through Europe last year which consisted of 5 countries (that included Germany), my favorite beer on the whole trip was here. I will definitely be back on future trips to Rome. read more

This is a hidden place in the ancient Rome where everything seems to be pizza and pasta. We loved it! The variety of options is good (especially the burgers) and the prosciutto with buffala is a must. Their chips (not cheap) are really good and comes with a hot tomato sauce to dip, which is much better than the classic ketchup option. Busy for lunch with locals (another plus) which makes the service a little slow, but still friendly. Prices are not low but it's worth the visit, especially when you want to avoid the pizza/pasta combo. read more

Best burger of my life and almost ordered a 2nd one. Seriously. Well done Open Baladin!

Great Burgers and Beer! A definite nice break from pasta!

Another big fan here. I would describe myself as a beer geek, so spending three weeks in Italy I have made it my mission to find some craft beer to enjoy in different parts of the country. No small feat I might add. Open, was just a terrific experience all around. Our waiter Fabione was knowledgeable and really helpful in making some selections. An extensive tap list that will please any beer palate. I am an IPA fan and the 2 I sampled were both excellent. Even more surprising was the food. I had one of their sandwiches on some of the best bread I have had on my trip. My wife had the vegetarian Burger ( nice break from all the cured meats) and pronounced it the best ever. I'm not a vegi burger guy, but I took a bite and had to agree it was outstanding. We also saw some other dishes come out if the kitchen that looked great. Often times it is hard to get good food and great beer in the same place, not so here. We came for lunch, it was an uncrowded and very relaxing experience. Don't know how the place is at night but suspect it could get busy. We are going to hit it one more time at the end of the trip it was that good. Beer fans, this is a must destination when in Rome. read more

This restaurant has a lot of potential especially since it is one of the few places creating diversity in a very food-wise non-diverse city (what that means is that you will have a hard time finding any good food other than Italian, but you are in Italy, so what's the problem). The rating is for food only: Burgers: good with potential to be very good and even great! The meat quality is good, burgers are seasoned to perfection and taste beefy. They have to work on a couple of things, though. First - they need to cook the burgers to the right temperature - med-rare doesn't mean black and blue and almost completely uncooked. Medium, means warm red center not cooked all the way through. Second - they need to STOP putting BBQ sauce into the ketchup (which is apparently home made; again, Heinz is good enough, no need to get fancy) and on the burgers (it's a European thing I guess). Third - they need to get different buns - this is something that you will encounter all over Europe - the bun is two-three times the size of the burger patty and that is just too much bread. Another problem, is the price - cheeseburger with bacon and other fixins is around EUR 14, which in my opinion is excessive. Potato chips: very good. Warm, crispy and salty - yum, Pasta: with meat and porcini mushrooms. Very good. The pasta is homemade, cooked to perfect al dente and the sauce is very tasty as well. Good beer selection, although they serve only one, 0.3 liter size, which is a major ripoff. read more

Good beer, bad service. Why is it most craft beer bar bartenders have attitudes? Only person at the bar and 4 walk bys by main.bartender before I have to flag someone just updating some taps to get a beer. With that said the beer list is impressive. read more

A fabulous upscale beer bar in Rome. It's always crowded later in the evening, so come early or make a reservation to make sure you get a table. They don't allow people just to stand at the bar. If it's packed, they'll put your name on the waiting list and you will wait outside with everyone else. If you can, request to sit upstairs on a couch or on the cozy leather arm chairs. Downstairs is very restaurant like, and upstairs is like a bohemian apartment (so cool)! My favorite beer at Open Baladin is the Enkir which is made in the saison style with ancient grains! Most beers cost around 5 Euro and don't miss out on the delicious chips that come in all different styles! Their crochette aren't bad either! read more

AMAZING burgers here-- well-seasoned and appropriately sized with a fluffy homemade bun. I got the burger with mozarella, tomato and light basil mayonnaise... it was delicious (and I don't even really like sauce or tomatoes). On the pricier side (10-14 euros) but well worth it. Loved the atmosphere and decor of the place too-- definitely added character. Would definitely recommend or go again for a nice switch to the pizza pasta routine. read more

If your coming here to get your American food fix this is not the place. And I don't get why service is so slow here when there was barely anyone here. I ordered the singing in the rain burger. The meat was pretty rare for me when I asked for medium well. The burger was not good I'm not sure why the feel the need to put tomato sauce on the burger but the menu said Tabasco sauce? My husband ordered the wings it came with a side of BBQ dipping sauce. Wings were plain and deep fried. read more

My boyfriend and I went here after a tour when we desperately needed a snack, and break from all the (delicious) wine. Being fans of craft beer at home, it was really cool to see Rome's take on things. We enjoyed several of their house brews, along with an order of their homemade chips (amazing!) and split a burger. We went during the late afternoon, and it was pretty dead, but it was perfect for what we were looking for, and a nice break from the tourism of the city. I would definitely recommend to any craft beer lovers, but also to anyone who just needs a break from wine and wants to enjoy a nice beer on draft (a rarity in Italy). Oh, and don't fool yourselves into think you won't get a burger like we did... silly delusion, few things go better than beer and burgers. read more

Open Baladin is exactly what every other review claims it to be, a bar with a extremely wide selection of European and local bears with an eclectic sense of style. I had a fruity style beer, which was recommended by the waiter (sorry I do not recall the name of the beer) with a side of home made "white" chips (white = garlic with cheese). The beer was really good and the home made chips were quite good. I would highly recommend this location if you are a beer connoisseur of beer or just looking for something different than the normal scene in Rome. Only one change I would give the bar, I would recommend some sort of platter plate of beers so you can get a small taste of several beers, I did not see any option like this on the list. read more

If you are overwhelmed by pastas, pizza, and wines in Rome, this is the right place for you. Over 40 in house craft beers with some great pub-like food. read more

Went there twice the one week we were in Italy. Burger was delicioso, beer selection was phenom. Chips were absolutely out of this world, and fried chicken was perfect. All I want right now is a Baladin burger. read more

We were in Rome for 2 weeks and got pizza and pasta 'd out. Late night we checked what was open and came here. Honestly one of the best burgers I have had in a long time. Delicious! The buns are fresh, burger is seasoned perfectly everything is amazing. The beer selection is incredible - all in all a hidden gem and an amazing burger and beer. read more

This place had good burgers and chips. Everything is home made such as the ketchup, mayo, sodas and so on. This place would get a better rating if the service wasn't so shitty! Upon arrival they said it was reserved at 8, it only takes us about an hour to eat so that was fine, but the waitress didn't get our drink order to start with. Assuming she'd come back, 25 minutes later we had to have another waitress get her, which was unusual because they wanted out by 8 for he reserved party. Once she came, we took advantage to order food and drinks, pretty fast to get food, but don't expect to get anything else after you've ordered. Waiting for her was like waiting for rain in the dessert. read more

A very large selection of beers for Rome. Especially their draft selection. The waitress wasnt that familiar with all the beers, only her coworker was. That was the only downfall read more

Some great beer on tap (a sour or two of their own, a couple of saisons, etc). Good food - we had some pasta and a Roman-style cod dish. And they also have some good bottles, including reasonably-priced Cantillon! Our waitress was very helpful; when we inquired about one of their beers, she called it awful and recommended something better. After we got the other beers, she gave us a sample of the "awful" beer, so that we could try it ourselves. :-) read more

Um this place has amazing beers and amazing culture! We drank downstairs in the old cellar then go moved upstairs! And I was able to get a Cantillon for half of what we pay in the states!! Food is good too, I got a falafel sandwich and put Parma ham in it since it was a vegetarian dish, first place I've been to that has burgers! read more

The beer and service were both top-notch, but the prices were a little steep - 10 euro for a flight of three small pours. If you're really into beer, the prices might not sway you, but there's so much inexpensive, good wine in Rome that I just couldn't convince myself to stay here for a second round. read more

The place is a little hard to find, but worth looking for. We needed to find a place that had some meat!!! We didn't want any more seafood pasta/ect. This was a great find!! My husband ordered a burger that was delicious. I took a bite...and wanted more. I ordered a chicken sandwich. It was sooo good! Cooked/grilled perfectly. The added bacon...DELISH. The beer selection was huge. My husband and I each ordered a beer. Although I can't remember the names of it, what we had was great. I'm pretty sure you can't go wrong. I wanted to try another one, but we had been out all day sight-seeing and just wanted to get back to rest up. I wish I would have though. I personally think that it was a little pricer. Burger/sandwich was probably 12-14 euros per. 5 euros per beer. At the same time, being on vacation and missing meat like crazy, it was all worthwhile. read more

This place was a great little break from the usual Italian cuisine. We had a lot of trouble finding good beer in Rome, but this place had a really great selection of craft beers. No other bar or restaurant came close to what they had on tap. As for food, the spicy chicken strip appetizer and the fried mash potato balls were great as was the burger. The only drawback was that it was really busy and only one bartender so service would have been really slow at a table. We arrived at the perfect time (early-7:30) and got a seat at the bar and the bartender was really nice and helpful. read more

Awesome beer selection. Best in Rome! Visited twice, once for food and the other time just drinks. Good selection of burgers and chips. If love beer you'll love it here! Staff are very knowledgeable and welcoming. read more

I asked for no mayo and got mayo but I just let it go rather than complain. The burger was good but nothing I would go out of my way for. We are not hard people to please but kind of felt like we were a second thought compared to some who seemed like regulars. We come from a town that prides itself on craft beer and our servers live and breathe every aspect of what they brew and/or sell. Not so much here, in fact our server didn't even seem to know much about the beers which was disappointing. read more