We stopped by this bar after kayaking at Mariner State Park on a Monday evening. Dugout Tavern is…read moreout of the way from the rest of the busy streets, but it is worth stopping by. They have one pool table where APA league members usually play, a shuffle board, and a number of TVs for sports games (although they are not HD). I could tell this was a local go-to for many of the customers at this bar especially since they all seemed to know each other. Our bartender was very friendly with helping us decide what to order. We got the Belly Buster Fried Fish sub ($8.99), with a side of fries (an extra $2) and Italian Cold Cut ($9.50), with a side of chips (free), along with a Loose Cannon ($5.00) & Grapefruit Crush ($6.00). The subs were pretty good. The fried cod (I believe it was) was nice and crispy and the tartar sauce paired perfectly to cut the richness of the grease. The portion was definitely money's worth. The cold cuts in my sub were fresh. There was enough acid to not make the bread soggy. The grapefruit crush was very icy. I noticed the bartender made it by blending a grapefruit fruit cup with ice and some grapefruit-vodka. When I was done with my first drink, she poured the rest of the mixture from the blender into my glass, which I thought was very nice. All in all, dugout tavern is a hidden gem that has great food and service. There is also parking on site and outdoor seating.

I will agree with most of the comments I have seen about the food. Everything that we have tried…read morehas been very good. The Chicken Parmesan sandwich I had last night was on point and my girlfriend had a very good chicken quesadilla as well. Prices are pretty reasonable. My only beef is with the service. The bar is a little "cliquey" from several observations. The regulars seem to get waited on immediately and a newcomer gets a "I'll be right with you". No placemats, no silverware, no napkins seems to be the norm. Had to ask for ketchup when my fries came out after getting chips by mistake. We will most likely go back though, especially since The Bird River Inn changed their whole menu and did away with most of our favorite menu items. Everything is smoked now and very salty. If you're looking for ambience, you may want to try somewhere else. The Dugout is a hole in the wall dive bar and has been for decades...just the way the regulars like it!

This is a quaint dive with a new owner as of 6 months ago. Very clean…read more In a way we were lucky b/c we got there at 12:45, and learned that the kitchen opens at 1 pm. They have a laminated menu-front and back and a paper one with the specials. This made the selections very interesting, and many to choose from, without being overly ambitious. The owner/server was the one who helped us chose lunch. I got the hamburger, med rare with provolone, this came with french fries. I was a bit disappointed with the hamburger, it had a flavor of added seasonings or too low fat content, i am unsure. It was beautiful in the presentation, but the flavor and texture were off. I could eat about 1/3rd of it. The fries were perfect, fresh and hot. My husband who is easy to be pleased, he said his meatball sub, was pretty good and he would order it again. We will be back, sometime,

Love this place!!!…read more Amazing food, very spacious, good people, great owner/management, and lots of fun. Whether you call this a dive bar, neighborhood bar, or anything else, it's fun, with great prices, and got pool tables and karaoke. Love it!

Been here several times throughout the years. The beef sandwich is ALWAYS fresh and hot. Outside…read moreand inside seating is available, just go out back to order and pay for your food first. Inside is a classic bar, and very relaxing. Outside is comfortable in the appropriate seasons. Service at the sandwich counter is fast and friendly, always with a smile. They now accept cards, too. Lots of parking, always a good stop for lunch while out on a ride. If you're a club member, be sure to leave your colors with your ride. It's a big rule here.

I have been going here for ever it's one of my favorite places, yes the wife and I are bikers and…read moreyes it's a biker friendly place and it also has been a staple for us when we are riding and hungry and thirsty But I can't even say enough about the place and all the hard work they have done over the years the staff are great and they give you good service and quality I actually have a favorite I pay extra and I don't care how much it would cost me it's about the sandwich I get a triple with a sausage and it's the best thing I ever wanted when I get off the bike after a long ride God Bless you all and many times Thank you !!!

Brewers Landing We love to go to Brewers Landing by boat. It…read moreis right on the water in Essex, Maryland and you are surrounded by nature on three sides. It is a casual, fun funky kind of place. There's plenty of car parking in the front and there are several jet, ski landing pads, and a pier with plenty of cleats for boat dockage. The draft (water depth) into and out of the cover is shallow outside of the channel so be certain to stay inside of the markers. We have gone there for brunch on Sunday mornings several times. The food is so good in the morning. Their breakfast menu has the full compliment of everything you might like for breakfast. We usually get omelettes and basically something similar to a grand slam breakfast. Breakfast is very fresh/cooked to order. Extremely reasonable prices for all of the food. Another thing we like to do is to visit Brewers Landing for the live music. It's usually pretty busy but we've never not been able to find a seat. Everyone is there listening to music, dancing and having a good time. You can get hot fresh steamed crabs or a pit beef sandwich like we did on the day that we went to see the band Experience. Their menu is extensive. The food is always very good. It's a casual, laid-back place, so it's not fine dining, but it's always good for an afternoon of fun. The staff is always friendly and it is always busy (the sign of a popular place with good food), but they hustle. Everything comes out as ordered in a relatively fast time. It's a great place to go if you love to watch sunsets on the water, too. Convenient to the 695 Beltway as well, you just get off at the Eastern Avenue exit and head towards Essex. We hope you can make it there some day.

This a very low key bar vibe spot, but it got the job done for what it needed to do. They have a…read moredecent outside patio area and a good amount of parking. The view was nice and you'd be able to see the sunset. I cannot comment on the food directly because I didnt eat, but they have plenty of bar food options and crabs that other people seemed to have enjoyed. At 9pm they started music with a DJ on the inside and at 10pm the music got better with more of a party vibe. At 10pm, apparently 2 for 1 drinks also started.

Mount Royal Tavern is the definition of a 'dive bar'. Amazing atmosphere, cheap drinks beautiful…read moredecor/lighting and patrons that make you feel at home. Our bartender was Chloe and she was a blast and a half to be served by. This place just shot its way into my Top 5 dives, of all-time. This will be a staple anytime I'm in Baltimore.

This is a 5-star dive bar! Not as grimy but with tons of charm. Prices are great!…read moreBartenders are kind, and there is a back patio. There's also a couple of TVs, and there's packages of chips available.

I really wanted to give 4 stars, it just wasn't happening. It was about 7;30 and we were hungry…read more This place has many regulars and pre-covid we were part of that scene. Quickly seated and drinks were here in a flash. They have a regular menu and another with daily specials. My husband ordered the cornbread on rye, and it was good. I was not so lucky with my 2 porkchops with french fries and gravy. They used to do them to perfection. These were too tough, I had a difficult time cutting them, my hubby tried to cut them and he had trouble with that simple request. This is the first time I have had to send a dish back. Usually there is some redeeming quality. We plan to come back on Thursday, that's when the offer crabs.

We tried again on 2/1/2026 for dinner. The specials looked good on paper But that's it. Wife had…read moreChicken Cheasapeake that was as dry,over cooked to deatth. When it's hard to cut chicken with a knife you can imagine how the crab topping was. Overall the dish was not eatable. I had pork chops that were also cooked to death. Beyond tuff Shoe leather. Simply put..you can't Make silk purses out of a pigs ear. Yey. I get that the food is reasonable but If you can't eat it what's the point. Plus why would you have Such a large menu when the small volume of food served doesn't support a turn over of fresh Food. If you what cheap and don't care about quality or preparation this place is for you. J

It has everything nostalgic, good food, that feel good atmosphere..A place You'll want to keep…read moregoing back to..A little gem In hiding

Food and service are excellent. I spend at least an hour there when I go for breakfast. Lisa and…read moreAva make everyone feel at home. A lot of banter with the customers is to be expected. The locals like to talk politics so if you're sensitive to that go somewhere else.

Went there today waited about 15 minutes for the bartender, the young guy with the tattoos to come…read moreover and tell me and four other customers that he'll get to us that we need to chill the fuc out The person next to me got the wrong food. Also, they just increased their prices of food and their food is average at best. You can get way better service at other local bars and just as good as food if not better who wants to go to a bar where the bartender costs you out after waiting 10 minutes all I did was look his way. Didn't say a single word. Maybe they should have more than three bartenders there because obviously none of the three look like they had any clue what they were doing or could handle the pressure poor management and poor employees and average food is what you'll get when you come here

Two of us stopped in here last night in our quest to visit all of the dive bars in Parkville on…read moreHarford Road. There is very little parking behind Emerald Tavern. We ended up parking in the neighborhood across the street. There is a busy Happy Hour going on around 5:30 which is great. The Emerald Tavern has a bit of Irish-ness about it with a few Brit food options on the menu like fish and chips and shepherd's pie. We sat at the bar and were pleased to find a beer menu! The beer selection was varied and included some local options. They also have a wide selection of beer on tap and in bottles and cans. I was not expecting that. The food menu was also much larger than I would have expected. They have just about everything here. I had the chicken quesadilla (it came with salsa and sour cream) and my husband had the cheesesteak special which was only $6! All of the prices on the menu were very reasonable. We also had the pretzel bite which were good if not a little greasy. The quesadilla and cheesesteak were really good! Service at the bar was fast and friendly. They have live music here on the weekends but we left long before the band started setting up because we are old.

I gave this place another shot and I'm so glad I did. I had the best time singing karaoke and…read moremeeting the regulars. The bartender was super nice and knowledgeable. The loaded tots were so good!!!! As were the mozzarella moons and the marinara sauce.

Just can't say I've been at a better 'lil place. Don't need to drink. Food is good. Prices fair…read more Louie and the crew take good care of you. And the entertainment.....just imagine a house full of semi-inebreated folks thinking they can sing karaoke.....don't get me wrong, some can and that is entertaining, but the ones that can't, now that's sheer entertainment, really. Come on out!!!!!

This place deserves at least 10+ stars! After looking at the…read morelocal Yelp Collection, I said, "Hey," this 1 is nearby, let's go, and so we did. They have a steady flow of customers, many regulars, and of course passersby who see the cars in the lot. Many parked cars mean good food, and this turned out to be a treat. Go up the steps and see the basic menu clearly posted with prices, order at the screened window. Cash discount, but they do take cards and offer a military discount. The orders are prepared as given, and all is fresh. My husband wanted the 2 sausage sub...10", green peppers, and fried onions. It was slightly spicy-Italian sausage. This was the combo for about $15, which comes with fresh cut fries and a soft drink. They were kind enough to give a free refill of Pepsi products. He loved it and half came home. Oops, they forgot the fries, so I went back, and they made them up. I got the Pit beef, rare, raw onions, and horseradish on the side in a little cup. Huge and delicious. I melted into pit beef lala land. Then the daydream began, we ate at a picnic table out front, devouring the fries and watching the busy world go by. Time paused for us. Condiments, many of them, are available on a high bench opposite the order window. Yes, even malt vinegar for your fries! We will definitely be back.

10/10 I highly recommend. OMG the food is really good. And the portions is insane. Definitely worth…read moreevery dollar. I am literally getting 2-3 meals from my sandwich. The fresh cut fries are cooked to perfection The staff are friendly and very courteous. Check them out.