Maryland's best bar! In the basement of Irv's house in Pasadena. Irv may be 102, but he is sharp…read moreas a whip, and doesn't miss a thing. Reasonably priced drinks, bras hanging from the ceiling, a terrific jukebox, and a grest crowd.

Prepare yourself for a bar experience like no other. I heard about Irv's from a customer at another…read morebar and it seemed almost made up - like mythology. Rest assured, it's not. I made the trek with some buddies the day before the 2025 home opener, and it did not disappoint. We were immediately greeted by a young man who directed us downstairs, and said "Irv will be down in a minute, make yourselves at home." We descended into the basement of this unassuming waterfront house, and there he was. 101 year old Irv, emerging from the shadows like an old wizard from your favorite sci-fi movie, almost like Yoda. He politely and softly asked us what we wanted, and proceeded to serve us the best round of Natty Bohs I may have had in my life. This bar isn't like your neighbor's basement bar - it's a full bar with a pool table, full service rest rooms, a functional jukebox, and a lot of the charm you'd find in your favorite dive bar. The only thing you won't find at your favorite bar is Irv. At 101, he's sharp as a tack. Funny, with a lifetime of stories. Sign his wall, by a t shirt or shot glass, admire the bras hanging from the ceiling, and soak in what could be a once in a lifetime experience. Thank you, Irv.

We were staying down the road at a short term rental for the weekend for a wedding. We managed to…read morewrangle many of the wedding guests over to Tuggie's for the after-party where we played pool and hung out until the bar closed. Debbie was an awesome bartender and will be part of an awesome wedding memory for years to come! Thanks for letting us pet your cat!

Debbie gave us great service and was super friendly. Being outsiders, other customers were…read morewelcoming.Thank you all!

Small, cozy setting with a intimate vibe. Look out for nights with music too if that's your thing…read more The food is amazing and service is great. Small place so call ahead to make sure you can get a seat.

02/20/26 5 Stars **…read more Wife and I were in Annapolis for a doctor's appointment, and afterwards she asked, "Where are you taking me for lunch?" I jumped on Yelp and started searching. I had heard about a seafood place in Severna Park, but I wasn't in the mood for seafood. That's when I came across Betty Lou's. As soon as I looked at the food photos, I knew that's where we were headed. It was about a 20 minute ride from Annapolis not bad at all. Betty Lou's is located in a shopping center. There were a few cars in the lot when we pulled up, but I wasn't sure if they were there for the restaurant or other businesses nearby. When we walked in, there was one person sitting at the bar. We asked if we could sit there, and the bartender (don't remember her name) was very pleasant and welcoming. She thanked us for coming in, and when I mentioned I found the place on Yelp, she explained that everything is made fresh to order. They have an excellent selection of craft drinks on the menu, the assortment of cocktails and wines that look very good. My wife ordered an iced tea, and I had the Jimmy Red Old Fashioned. The drink looked fantastic, and she took her time carefully measuring each ingredient. That's how cocktails are supposed to be made balanced and flavorful, not just tasting like straight liquor. If I wanted that, I'd just order bourbon neat. For lunch, my wife ordered the meatloaf with collard greens and roasted potatoes. I had already decided on the chicken pot pie after seeing it online. I did find it a little strange they don't offer mashed potatoes as a side with meatloaf, that would've made it a home run in my opinion. When the food arrived, everything looked excellent. The pot pie was larger than I expected compared to the pictures, and the meatloaf was a generous portion as well. After the first bite, I can honestly say it was one of the best chicken pot pies I've had loaded with tender chicken, carrots, onions, celery, and a rich, flavorful gravy. And the pastry crust? The BEST I've ever had. It was big enough that I had leftovers for dinner. My wife's meatloaf was tender and flavorful, and the collard greens were packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. The roasted potatoes were just okay again, mashed would've put it over the top but that's just personal preference. She also had plenty leftovers for dinner. The food was great, the décor was nicely done, and the service was excellent. If this place were closer to home, it would definitely be a regular spot for us. We need something like this down in Calvert County. Overall, if you're looking for a great meal and well-crafted drinks, Betty Lou's is absolutely worth the drive even if you live a little ways away.

Great menu options for families, good service and reasonable prices. The server was quick, and she…read morewas very accommodating. Would recommend

Rumor Meal is off a beaten path tucked among other small businesses deep in Pasadena. This place…read morereminds me of 84 Beacon Street, and comes a close second because everyone here knew everyone and families came in by truckloads during my visit. Service was attentive and welcoming! Appetizers, sandwiches, and all things pub style I wanted something simple for a somewhat late (for me) meal. I went with the shrimp salad on brioche with sweet potato fries. I prefer my lettuce crisp, limpy no thanks, so I opted for tomatoes and raw onions. The fries were still sizzlin' off the frier it burned my tongue lol. It's ok, I'm the nut that loves her food hot and this meal was simple it satisfied. Hendricks cured that burn quick and left me warm on a cool evening. All was well on my 1st visit!

Food - 5 Service - 4.5 Ambiance - 5…read more I was suprised at how much I enjoyed the food! First of all it has the nice country club feel without feeling stuffy, good lighting, comfortable seating, cozy, with a beautiful view overlooking the Chesapeake Bay. You can't get a better view at most places. I got oysters, and the crab cake with mashed potato and broccolini. Really fresh, and the crab cakes had a lot of crab with little filler, the mashed potatoes was flavorful and the broccolini was not overcooked, al dente and again nicely seasoned. Would definitely return.

The food, Service and Ambiance is amazing. I can't recommend this place enough. Beautiful location…read moreas well.

I do not write five star reviews often, but The Social has earned every star. With a new head chef…read moreand kitchen team, and a new and exciting menu. Our local neighborhood restaurant just went from one of our faves to probably number two (just behind The Garten). The welcoming and friendly service is truly exceptional. The general manager is focused and attentive, and clearly his leadership has infected his staff with superior service performance and exceptional food quality. The bartenders are great and the atmosphere is always fun and lively. The Thursday half-price bottles of wine is always a wonderful treat too! If you have not been to The Social in a while, come back and give it a try for all the new fun and interesting menu options!

I highly recommend the peanut butter soup with smoked duck and mashed squash. New York magazine…read morecalled it a "playful but mysterious little dish." You'll love it! My second course was the red snapper with violets and pine nuts it was on special but if it's still available. I think that it followed nicely.

Been to Alibis several times, mostly for the pool tables. The ambience, meh, it's on a residential…read morestreet and the outside looks like a dive. Inside it's fine --not the cleanest and certainly not upscale. They have an ok beer list and pour strong drinks. Their wings are really good and the bartenders are friendly and attentive. You might meet some questionable people.

The new owners are professional. We have seen many owner of this place. They are the only ones that…read morehave put the money back into this place. It's great to see it growing. The food is awesome and the people work hard to please you. Bruce and Chrisey from www.northerncraft.org doing home improvements for 27 years highly recommend this place

My go to spot for a beer. My wife and I are there every Tuesday night for trivia. The bartenders…read moreare great and the people friendly. I highly recommend this spot.

I am so glad this Taphouse opened right around the corner from my home. I can tell you who is even…read morehappier than me....my husband! We stop in at least once a week to grab a beer and hang out. Mark, Shelby and CF always provide excellent service and are knowledgeable about all of the beers. Although they do not serve food, you can bring your own or order from Wingman which is a couple doors down. I highly recommend them too. Trash Panda and What You Want are two of my favorite beers but I always lean towards IPAs. They have a constantly changing menu. If you are not into beer they offer White Claws and a house red and white wine. They are dog friendly and have several events throughout the week to include Trivia on Tuesdays. It is definitely a chill environment that has games (board and video) that you can use. I highly recommend paying them a visit if you haven't yet!

They have a 2000s night but only played 2000s rap. If you're gonna do that at least advertise it as…read morethat. Like call it "2000s hip hop night" not just "2000s night." Didn't hear anything like Britney Spears, Pink, Christina Aguilara, Kelly Clarkson, Gwen Stefani, Avril Lavinge, Katy Perry, Hillary Duff, Zedd, Cascada I'm okay with some rap but not if it's all they play. I have seen events in DC advertised as 2000s hip hop and r&b night. And I respect that and know it's not my vibe and don't bash it. Since it was advertised as that.

Been to Twains many times without complaint. Went there last night with my partner. It took us 10…read moremins to see a server. They couldn't serve draught beer because their lines were frozen which the server didn't inform us of until after we ordered food. It's no wonder they were frozen because it was so cold inside even the hostess was wearing her coat. The drinks we did end up ordering had no booze in them. The chicken noodle soup that was on special was incredibly salty with mushy chicken. The crab meat in the crab dip had the texture of imitation crab. The rest of the food we ordered had absolutely no flavor or was burnt. We didn't even bother finishing the food and left hungry. Overall a very disappointing experience.

I got carry out but service was impeccable. Food was tied for the best I ever ate with Jam in…read moreEllicott City. Actually Breakfast Shop may have won due to the absolutely perfect home fries and onions. I'm in for life

So to start, the two stars are because of the great service. Seated quickly, no wait, no hassle…read moreabout waiting for one more to show up. Otherwise, this would have flatlined. The prices are a tad steep for what I'm used to for breakfast meals. The menu is short and not many choices. I had the Benny's Bonanza which is a kind of sampler. The eggs were OK, done to order. The bacon was dry and overdone. The sausage was mealy. The biscuit crumbled when I tried to take a bite. The waffle had a crunch and the pancakes tasted stale. I'm glad I had a gift card, otherwise I might have been unhappy. If this is their standard food quality, I'll pick somewhere else.