It's Monday - so it's Half Price Burger Night at the Rec Room! We popped in for some burgers. We were warmly greeted by Kelly who took our drink orders as we looked at the menus. Even though we knew what we would be ordering: burgers. But, I decided to not have a burger tonight, I had a crock of their French Onion Soup. It was excellent. It came crusted over with cheese and filled with onions in a delectable broth. My husband had a blue cheese and bacon burger with French fries. Our friends had a burger with lettuce, tomato and sweet potato fries and another burger with American cheese and sweet potato fries. Each hamburger was cooked perfectly! We came early so we had the restaurant to ourselves, which was great. The Rec Room serves up the best burgers. Give them a try, you will not be disappointed! read more

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9 dollar draft beers were shocking. Price gouging is very disappointing. Next time I'll prepare to have one beer and specifically ask which is their cheapest. All of us our struggling financially. I don't expect to pay airport or ballpark prices for a lager. Bring back the rockfish fingers and 86 the crab cake which tasted more like fish. read more

Spent some time here before a concert/show next door at The Recher, which seems to have the same owners as this place. Bouncer at the door checking i.d.'s (saw him turn a couple girls down for having fakes). They serve a larger than standard size bar menu and we tried out several different items as well as cocktails and some craft draft beers. A Blue Hawaiin or Old Fashioned Whiskey cocktail is priced at 9 dollars each, but are served in full size pint glasses! I had a Rec Room Club Sandwich with sweet potato fries (see my pic) and my wife had a grilled Reuben and waffle fries. Both of them were insanely huge! Absolutely do not order an appetizer if you're going to get a sandwich or a burger. I literally could only eat half of my club sandwich and fries and I am generally a big eater. My club sandwich with s.p. fries was 12 bucks and it was a great value. It also tasted great and was made fresh with what seemed like Boar's Head meats, or something of that quality. I was very, very impressed and also quite surprised. It's a bar, so it's not the cleanest place in the world (see their bathrooms), but it's got surprisingly good food. I had a Troeg's IPA and 1 other craft pint (I forget which one) and they were 8 bucks each. I would definitely return here for the same reason...to eat and pre-game a bit before a show next door at The Recher. Note: there's no street parking here, but there's tons of paid parking lots behind here. It's like 5 bucks to park there for 8 hours at night. read more

The Rec Room - Club sammich. Absolutely massive. Good too. - American Near Me - Towson, Maryland

Stopped in to watch the Ravens game... they had the game on w/ sound so that was great. Sat at the bar and service was good. Ordered wings (which were half off, yay!) and crab dip. I guess they were out of the pretzel bites that come w/ the crab dip so they sub'd fried pita chips. Crab dip was a little salty but otherwise food was good. Overall, prices are very reasonable. read more

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We visited The Rec Room last night to catch Indeadnation (local Grateful Dead cover band) and had a blast! Wear your tie-dye and join the tribe every first Friday during good weather. We sat at the bar (of course) and had the Black & Bleu burger and the chicken quesadilla. And OMG the sweet potato fries are So Good here. We had excellent service at the bar and enjoyed the whole Towson-y vibe in the shadow of the old Hutzler's building. Be sure to tip the band and your server! read more

food was ok... it smell like cigarettes in there. wasn't very welcoming but weren't like blatantly r.

Never disappoints. The food was as I remembered and service was on point! I will definitely will return

If you want to hang out with 17-19 year olds come here. They'll let anyone in. Not fun for adults. Careful you might catch a charge. This is a first hand experience. They often skip ID's or don't bother to check if they are real. I also have proof of minors drinking inside of the building. read more

The people who work here are absolutely terrible. Me and my friend were in town from a different state and wanted to have a fun night out so we went to go into Rec Room, the bouncer grabs my friends ID doesn't even look at her face or the id, and just shakes his head no. Does the same thing to me, claiming our IDS were fake. I suggest actually training your employees on being able to see if IDs are real or not, instead of assuming they are fake because they are from a different state. He told us to go check with someone else in the back and they were saying the same thing, that they were fake. They were so rude about it too and wouldn't tell us why they thought they were fake. We went to a bar after that had scanners they scanned our IDS in and let us in easy, unlike Rec Room where they have bouncers who are clearly stupid. read more

Had an awesome spinach salad with grilled tuna yesterday for lunch. Crazy healthy alternative on a summer day!

I had not been here in 6 years and was surprised at how nice rec rooms patio seating is . It took a little while before a server actually came to my table to take my girlfriend & I order considering it was only 2 other tables there , but I also considered that this was the first week back after the covid 19 shut down so i had to be patient, a little more than usual . Food was amazing . We got wings , Cesar salad and the buffalo calamari . Drink were great . Considering they got busy as time went along . All the servers on the floor pitched in to help all the tables as a joint effort which I loved . Everything from silver ware , to table sanitation , to paperless menus and bathroom were all in practice with the new protocols and guidelines . Proper mask were being worn by employees and 6 ft social distancing rule was followed by all tables on the patio . I will definitely be back read more

I thought I'd get a less expensive drink before my show at the Recher next door, but ended up paying $10 for a flat draft beer. Big booooo!!!! read more

Nice place for a good time , staff was friendly and they did asked for my id, I'm 53 lol, the crab burger was great, beer excellent, we played some pool nice 80s music, we had a great time, definitely will go back . Thank you read more

The best bar to go to if you're underage !!! They'll let you right in with your fake id. Don't even worry. If terrible music and rude bartenders are your thing, look no further. The only bouncer that does his job is the one who sits at the front. The line of underage kids to get in the back entrance stretches a quarter mile every Thursday and Saturday. The most recent time I came here I dropped my ID on the floor and the next night I called and asked about it and they told me they had it. Two days went by and I asked one of my friends if he could pick it up for me. He drove there and tried to get it for me but the bartender refused to let him pick it up, I guess the policy is that it has to be whoever's ID it is. He asked why and she told him that it could be a fake which is why he can't get it. Make it make sense please. 2/3 of the people that patronize this place aren't even 21, their id is either someone else's real Id or a fake.I drove 30 minutes out of my way today to come get it, and they're telling me that they don't have it. Absolutely ridiculous. They have it one day but the next day they don't.My blood is boiling. read more

absolutely horrible service, i am 21 and they completely bent my id in half and refused to do anything about it. DO NOT COME HERE. the manager told me to fuck off when i tried to tell him, and the other manager told me to shut up. absolute trash. read more

Can't speak on the food because we just came here for drinks after eating at the point. The ambiance here is pretty awesome and the outside (covered) area is perfect! They even have an outdoor fireplace! Bartenders were super friendly and drinks were reasonable. Had a DJ (Saturday night) and wasn't overly crowded but had a good amount of people there. I'd definitely come back. read more

On a normal evening of shenanigans with my comrades, the Rec Room in Towson is the perfect spot! Upon entering, I am greeted by the smell of stale beer and hard liquor that only a true college town bar can produce. As I worked my way towards to back, I notice a very long line at the men's bathroom. Said line, made up entirely of sweaty men in Hawaiian shirts, produce a stench of body odor and dip spit- TRUE to the Rec Room itself. As you make your way to the back patio, you will see the women's bathroom line. As you pass, you will be greeted by the sobbing tears of Becky. Becky just got dumped by Brad. Marie, Becky's best friend, always hated Brad. She will be screaming loudly about how he "wasn't even worth it!!" As you enter the back patio, please watch your step, as drunk people are getting frisky in the doorway. As you pad through the crowd of sweaty fraternity gentlemen and old men with light up shoes, you might ask to "rip their Juul". As you make your way into the back bathroom, please notice the beautiful broken toilet in the men's bathroom. Also, please allow those drunk girls to use the stall. It took them a lot of courage to barge in there. Finally, you've made it to the back bar. When you finally make your way to the front of the line, treat yourself to a tiger bomb and $2 Coors Light. Rec Room was the highlight of my 4.5 years at Towson. Every weekend, I would make my way to that front door where Mario would greet me with a smile and a "welcome back, buddy". Rec is by far the best bar in Towson. The bouncers are not only bad asses, but they seriously care about the security of everyone inside. The crowd is friendly, the beer is cold, and the times are good. I cannot speak highly enough about the owners and the legacy they've created in downtown Towson. Oh yeah, and try the chicken tenders and sauce. It's bomb. read more

Talk about a great place in a great area to grab a bite. Like some of the other reviews say, the menu is pretty substantial, and the food was terrific! The service was fast and friendly. I heard they had a patio but didn't check it out as it was about to get crazy busy with some Towson Tiger thing about to invade the bar. As for entertainment there are at least eight televisions above the bar, a pool table, and endless people watching. Act 2: Came in here a couple weeks ago after a casual hike and was pleasantly surprised by the amazing food, the staff, and ambiance. I can imagine how crazy this place was after I left the last time especially after getting to enjoy the spacious outside dining area. So after a less than stellar start to the work week I decided to cruise in a grab a bite and enjoy the weather. The food is still amazing and the weather makes for a great meal. read more

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Love this place! Their wings are incredible and ever since Chef Bridgette took over the kitchen, everything on their menu has gotten better!

No service just a bunch of sick heads at the bar not serving who they want because they are all about tips not service. And they don't even know who does it. read more

This is definitely not the place to go for an Adult night out. Underaged children swarm this place weekly. The bouncers seem to not care and let them in regardless of wether or not their ID is fake. One night I went to grab a drink in their outside smoking area and I overheard a group of girls talking I guess about this security guard Mario that can get all underaged teens in. Police are usually posted on York road so you'd think that officers would be able to notice children walking into a club but who know nowadays. I asked around and apparently that's a culture there at Recroom. A lot of messy sloppy children who don't know how to hold their liquor. Very unsanitary probably due to the frequent use from underaged drunks with no home training. A more adult space with better setting and no underaged children, is definitely Backyard or Kent House if you just want a good brew. C&R is cool if you like solely country music... As a resident of Towson since 2007 this place should really be shut down. read more

This place has really good food and there new chef is amazing. There $1 rail drink special is great. The only negative comment is the bouncers should be better trained on recognizing real IDs and keeping informed when nearby states changes there licensees. read more

I came on a Friday night looking for the pool hall that used to be here. It is no more! Yelp needs to update the listing. Anyway, we ate before leaving. My date got the cream of crab soup, a black and blue burger, and Riesling. I got a Natty Boh ($2) and fries. We loved all the food!! The fries were especially good. They taste homemade and they're crispy The crowd was obnoxiously loud but not so bad that we had to immediately leave. But as soon as we finished eating we left. I probably won't be coming here at night anymore, it's just not my kind of hangout place. read more

I've been recently rather disappointed in rec room after a few bad Saturday nights. Last night, I was charged $10 for an electric lemonade on one side of the outside bar by a lady with brown hair & $8.27 on the other side within 30 minutes of each other . This made no sense to me as I was going to tip the lady regardless & she failed to give me a receipt. Lastly, the dj's music selection has been very downhill lately and no matter how many times the crowd complains during a set it doesn't get any better. You would think on a Saturday night that the Dj would be bringing his/her A-game?! We're also all sick of the same 2000's music being played; every regular knows the whole track at this point and it's getting very boring and overdone. read more

Came here for my 21st birthday with some friends. Love the lights, and they had some fun throwback songs playing. After we got here, it filled up fast and was pretty packed. Glad I got to the bathroom when we first got there, because both had huge lines soon after. Not the typical crowd I would choose to be around but it was fun and I would probably come again. read more

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Crowd not very diverse. Drinks cheap, but they're not the best. Two Dj's, one inside and one in the patio section. The patio section is a nice place to get away from all the craziness inside. read more

I went here with my friend the waitress approached some dudes before us while we were already standing there...made them drink in less than a second and told me and my friend that she would be with us when she was done with everyone else. read more

I am 23 years old and got denied for entrance. I assume because they let so many underage college students in. Not that I care about that, been there. However, staff should know the difference between a real and fake ID. Needs better training for bouncers. I look young but should not be denied with a real ID when underage girls are getting in for being half naked. read more

Nice open area out back. We played corn hole and drank outside. They have a back bar under the canopy as well as the bar inside. Drinks were reasonably priced. And it wasn't too noisy. read more

The service was terrible I had to wait for an hour and 40 minutes until I could get another drink and every table around me was served in the mean time. Sub par experience but my loaded fries were good. read more

I am Melissa Z's crazy drunk friend - just to clarify I was neither crazy or drunk - Im just from Jersey and didnt give a nuck if you buck wild. The Rec Room is huge and thats cool if its packed I guess, Mely wanted to hang out in the front cause there was music, The DJ was decent he really had me at Return of the Mack but lost me with Single Ladies (really?) and I was just conundrumed when everyone was doing the wobble - yo Toto we aint in New York anymore. I do like that folks are much friendlier in MD than in nasty old New York. The drinks were cheap, I bought a round 2 Coronas, and 2 patron shots for $20. There are a lot of hot young boys - I like 'em young...well over the age of 21. I'd go back again in a heartbeat to smash it up and drink beers and maybe get my cougar on! read more

The only people who go here are underage kids. Drinks are overpriced and the "tiger bombs", the signature drink, sit out in the open in the same place they store their crabs. They also sit out overnight and they do not clean the barrels/ buckets they put them in. It is poorly cleaned, and the security is garbage and disrespectful. The head security guard hits on underage girls and if they flirt back then he lets them in and continues to follow them around. The food is okay but overpriced. Ultimately if you are under 21 this is the place to go. If you want a real bar that has real specials and is properly sanitized then go to the Green Turtle. No need to waste your money on this place. Definitely do not book any events. read more

When I first visited The Rec Room a few months ago... I wasn't really impressed. It was a Friday night & pretty empty. We played pool for a while and ate their nachos. But then one night a few weeks later we stumbled upon their "Patio". It's a new addition to the bar set in the back and literally separated from the building. It even has a separate bouncer checking IDs to get into the patio. You can enter the patio without actually walking through The Rec Room from the back side street. The Patio is where it's at. It was crowded with people. Lots of tables and space to hang out at. There's even a few couches around. The patio area is pretty big and holds quite a bit of people. You can smoke there at your table if you'd like. It has it's own bathrooms out there (and they were pretty clean). We met one of the managers and she was very sweet and informative and really proud of the new addition to The Rec Room. We like to make this one of our first stops when bar hopping in Towson. read more

Good for the young Johnny College or after work dive bar. The inside just smells like walking into your local frat house in college. It makes me so nostalgic. I'm a fan of the patio and their 2-for-1 drink specials during the week. Food is descent bar food, good low-key place to meet up with a group. read more

The Dent Guys Girls and Baby had a tip to come try some real Baltimore Blueb Crab so we did..All 9 of us order the Jumbo size crabs which it was about 3 crabs per person...being from Georgia this was a real treat to eat something good for a change... we will be back for sure. .. read more

The Rec Room - Blue crabs is what to order for a group of 9..we did - American Near Me - Towson, Maryland

Horrible service than when the food came it was cold and gross. Such a bad Towson experience. Do not go here!

Absolutely not. High prices, terrible cocktails, and completely dead at midnight on a Friday night. Accompanied by the fact that the DJ's music clashes with the radio in the background and I hope to never be stuck here finishing my sad excuse for an orange crush ever again. read more

Hello rec room is pretty awsome and stop writing looooong reviews and go try the rev room read more

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Such a great time with friends always the go to. Nothing better than Mike letting me in to enjoy myself on a Thursday Friday or Saturday night/day. Long live Rec read more

I will always laugh about this. I went to rec room with friends one time and asked for a redbull and vodka, one of the most basic bar drinks there is. They didn't have redbull and instead of telling me she made me a monster and vodka. It was gross. This is the girl who works there with the pink hair. I tried it and gave it back and said i don't think this is redbull. She then got mad at me and said "really your gonna hand this back to me?" It's not what i ordered so yea i will...not the best bar on that strip read more