I finally got a chance to check out this brewery and I am glad I did. Housed in the former St…read more Michael's Church, Ministry Brewing is really nice collective of beer, food and ambience. And I love that they give back to the community in areas such as education, community and philanthropy. Stopped in this past Saturday with a bunch of my gym friends. I love that their tap list offers a little bit of everything for everyone, from classic lagers and IPA to house ciders. I am a Pilsner girl, so their Pilsner was my fave. I love that they do weekly events such as Trivia and open mic nights to name a few as well as host a few several food trucks out back. Oh and this is the spot where they have that really nice flea market as well. You have to check their Instagram page to see which food trucks will be serving food. Saturday they had empanadas from Aru Aru, which were very yummy and made fresh to order. Best spot if you are a beer connoisseur, great place for happy hours and is accommodating for large parties. Plus you bring your own cards and board games to play as well. I will so definitely return.

Two of us came here to start the weekend early, about 4:15pm on a Friday. There is no parking lot…read morefor this location. We found street parking not too far away. The old church and architecture is so warm and inviting-- it was still decorated and lit for Christmas so it felt extra festive. It WAS weird to see the brew tanks at the front of the old church, where the altar would have been. But it also places the beer on the altar of our Friday night so I was OK with that. I had an American Pale Ale, the husband had a Kolsch. My beer was exceptional and delicious. My husband said the kolsch was OK. They also have a cute space with books and board games! As well as a cool merchandise wall with excellent cool t-shirts. I had to restrain myself. There is no kitchen or food served here. Order at the bar and sit where you want, there are plenty of tables and a lot of elbow space. The folks at the bar are Super Nice and you should tip them well. They told me there is usually a food truck that shows up at an undisclosed time in the evening. We did order some fantastic pretzels (w/ smoked gouda) and waited some more but ultimately had to go find a meal elsewhere. We will be back, perhaps in warmer weather to wait out the food truck and have more beer. Also, we were there for happy hour so our beers were $5! Thank you to all of the kind people at The Ministry of Brewing! We will be back.

If you're an Orioles fan, this former stadium turned into a bar is amazing…read more I really had a great time. It's a Barcade, and again, if you're a Baltimore Orioles fan, this is definitely a destination to check out. It's very inclusive, and if you're part of the LGBTQ community or a person of color, it feels like a safe space. It's a great venue with a wide open area, and when they're hosting special events, I definitely recommend going. Overall, it's a great spot. Customer service was great and again if you are a fan, there's always someone in there that could talk sports or video games with you.

I've been here multiple times and always love it! Great brewery with lots of fun things to do…read more This place is constantly hosting events like trivia, yoga, chess clubs, run clubs, and more. They are truly a third space for the community. They also have a resident cat who roams around and lots of artwork of him. They have 2 huge rooms with pinball and arcade games which you can pay to play. Outside, there is the Peabody Concession Stand, which is a food truck offering Korean-Fusion eats. Chef Anthony is great and the food is always delish! Peabody always has house-brewed beers on tap, my favorite is the Astrodon, which is a nice hazy IPA. BEWARE if you park in their lot though, there are no signs, but they close the gate after the brewery closes! I carpooled with my friend to another bar close by after Peabody Heights closed, and when I came back to get my car, the barbed-wire gate was closing it in. I had to come all the way back the next day to pick it up. Besides this one-off incident, I've always had great experiences here. Between good service, cheap beers, fresh food, constant events, and two whole arcade rooms, you never get bored at this brewery!

This place just gets it right. Great atmosphere, great people, and even better beer. Guilford Hall…read morefeels like a true community hub -- the kind of place where you can show up with friends and end up meeting new ones. The staff are super welcoming, the service is quick, and everything feels well-run. Easily one of the best brewery experiences in the city.

A great open space with amble seating options-hightop, table or barstools…read more Screens everywhere to watch any sport/activity. Had multiple servers helping us, so taken care of. The breakfast burger was delicious and they accommodated my dietary changes (no hollandaise sauce). Bloody Marys hit the spot on a lazy Sunday morning. And a huge plus for us coming from Colorado-easy curbside parking!

Checked out Checkerspot Brewery while I was back in Baltimore for the weekend doing a little…read morebrewery hopping. This place was popping. Good crowd, nice atmosphere, and just an all-around good vibe. The inside is really spacious, which I liked, and the bartenders were attentive and made sure we always had a full beer. I had the Bird is the Word, their honey kolsch, and it was excellent. Really smooth, refreshing, and one of those beers I'd definitely order again. If I lived in Baltimore, this would easily be one of my go-to spots. I'm definitely going back next time I'm in town.

Overall: beautiful interior, good vibes, tasty beer, super inclusive restrooms, good service,…read moreoverall incredible place We loved the old location, but this was our first time at the new location and it blew our minds. The vibes were positive all around. The interior was gorgeous. The bathroom set up literally gave me chills. I love seeing people be incredibly thoughtful and inclusive and think outside the box. I enjoyed every beer I tried (mostly sours, IPAs, and a session). We went for a volunteer event with Untapped, so it was also cool to see that they partner with great folks and support organizations like that. Can't wait to go back.

Went on a Tuesday and it was great. Chill staff, delicious food, great drinks and they played my…read morefavorite music

Popped into Nepenthe last night for the first time in a long time and I was reminded that I need to…read morecome here more often! It was close to closing but we were able to snag a bar seat and grab one round of drinks. I got the spiked hot cider cocktail and my boyfriend got a pint of the mallet beer. He was able to try a few tasters of the kolsch and lager before choosing, which was nice. The bartender, John, was super friendly and helpful. The space is huge and would be great for a large group gathering. I was impressed with how vast the food menu was and how delicious everything looked - I definitely need to return to give the food another chance. Items were clearly marked vegan and gluten free, too. The vibe could easily have swayed towards bro-ey, if you catch my drift, but the music balanced things out with Britney Spears, Marina and the Diamonds, and Lady Gaga. Kudos to whoever was on aux. They have all night happy hour on Tuesdays and other events like trivia. I'll definitely return for a proper meal and would enjoy hosting friends here, too!

Had a great Sunday afternoon at Mobtown Brewing Company. First things first, I got visited by…read moreErnie, their resident cat. He walked across the bar, mossied up to me, greated me and sat in my lap. He languished there for a good five minutes until he got bored and went about whatever cat business he had on the agenda. The venue is mid sized. There is an L shaped bar with plenty of seating. There are inside tables and a few seats outside in the front. The music was a mix of hip hop and more recent r&b, but I would imagine that changes depending on the crowd. I could drink here all day, and almost did, but there were more breweries in "Ballamore" I wanted to explore. The BEER: The Doctor Says I'm Hazy NEIPA 6.5% ABV... Orange and lemon peel, this is the one. Very very very lovely. Motown Natty Dough Vienna Lager 5.4% ABV... clean, crisp Vienna Lager Mobtown Cover Two Imperial IPA 9.1% ABV... Orange or Tangerine, maybe clementine, it is slightly boozy and amazingly good, after taste is like east or west coast hoppy Mobtown Essex Wonderland winter warmer 8% ABV... very hop forward with a hint of pumpkin spice Mobtown Long Wave NEIPA 5.4% ABV... juicy, with grapefruits notes Ther service here was impeccable and this will be one of my first stops when I visit again. What a great place to drink well crafted beer.

I stumbled across Mobtown when a friend randomly invited me to a pop-up market event while having…read morebrunch at another restaurant. Parking was a little difficult because there is street parking but I managed to find a spot. Before venturing to the tables of the popup vendors, I decided to check out the inside of the brewery. There was a pretty good amount of seating and space inside. It seemed very welcoming to families and pets as I saw quite of few of them with small children and their dogs. I didn't plan on purchasing a beverage because I'm not a big beer drinker and if I do partake, it's usually sours. They did have one sour on tap but it was only 3.8% abv and the description didn't really sound like anything that I would enjoy. I saw that they had 2 types of frozen drinks with house made spirits. I opted for the orange crush slushy. It was not only delicious but I felt a nice buzz (I believe they said it was 6% abv). It's a cool place that I would definitely recommend to my friends that enjoy beer.

Huge open space with tables, a bar, and small bites. There is also a beer garden outside space for…read morenice weather. Came here for a meetup with friends and had a blast! There are so many beers to choose from and I got the Zadie's Lager on draft (which was a delicious light beer). They have windows into the brewing area which looks super cool, and they brew a lot of the beers on site! I ended up getting a six-pack of Mountain Girl beers to take home. Staff was quick and friendly. It was busy for a Friday night and there were some kids running around and being obnoxious, but other than that we had a great time. This is the perfect spot for an event or meet up with lots of friends. The space is huge!!

Spacious. Amazing beers on tap. Friendly staff. Nice atmosphere and great for groups.read more

Excellent beer and pizza. Great staff. They have a darts room that is open only on Thursdays from 6…read morePM to close. There is a casual darts league - walk-ins are welcome to play, just try throwing some darts (there are darts available you can use, or bring your own steel tip darts) or just hang out and get a feel for the place. Everyone in the league is super nice and welcoming.

Not bad. Decent pizza and beer…read more The inside fills up fast, which meant a long line to order and little space to sit and enjoy food. Our party grabbed a high top table, but that was tricky with our littlest, so we went outside to the patio. While in the winter they have some space heaters to make it more pleasant, they only cover a small amount of the patio. We were far from the only folks with kiddos (a lot of babies and toddlers around), which is why I was surprised I didn't see any high chairs or booster seats. Just be aware if you bring littles. I imagine the patio is probably a lot better in the warmer months, but be aware that there's not much indoor space in colder weather. The pizza was probably the best part of the visit. Their "plain" cheese, the "Formaggio" is a 5-cheese blend that we enjoyed, especially Child #1 and Child #3. We also enjoyed our pepperoni pizza (sorry, Child #2, no olives as a topping). My wife got the chicken tenders for Child #3 and they both shared it - said it was solid. My friends got the pretzels with their Jersey Pizza and the one piece I had was good - sweet and salty glaze; I just wish there were more to eat. The beers were okay. My wife and I are fond of sours, so we got the Peach Cobbler Sour and the Black Shadows wild ale. My wife commented how the peach cobbler sour was surprisingly bitter. The Black Shadows was quite funky. It's not for everyone but if you like wild/sour/funky beers, it's worth a try. Overall not bad.

Wico is a craft beer brewery in Pigtown minutes away from the M&T and Camden Yards. It is big and…read morespacious and has lots of games to play while you chill. Not only do they have board games but they are best known for there pinball machines. From novice to professional all pinballer players are welcome. There is even a sign in the bathroom reminding all pinball players to wash their hands. They serve pizza here if you are hungry. And lots of beer options to wash it down. And you can grab a seat at the barrels, the lounge chairs, or the bar. This is a good place to just hang out.

I have been meaning to come to Wico for quite some time and finally took advantage the other night…read more If you know about me, you know I am not a beer type of girly but, still yet, I always take the opportunity to learn because I know there's a beer that says Eshia. I was able to hang out at the bar and sample a couple different curations from Jordan and a new cocktail making its way to the menu. Big thanks to Kevin who more than graciously provided me with samples to help me figure out what would be my sipper for the evening. They have a beer that smells exactly like weed. Now that's either your thing or not lol. I had to sample and it definitely gave what it was intended to give. ​ Did you say sample a new cocktail coming soon to the menu? Why yes, I ​will every time. It did not miss! You know we Yelpers love having the chance to try something first! Two L's (sp) me anytime, please. I also love the graffiti decor, (see pictures) which depicts depth and originality throughout the brewery. There's also multiple items for purchase from local artists that is displayed throughout as well. There is a lot of space so think about hosting an event here if you need an area. They also have those bay doors and a seating area beyond them which could definitely be a private area. They are also dog friendly so bring your companion as long as they're sociable. They also have a food menu and pop ups looks different items from time to time so make sure to stay in the know so you don't miss out on something special. Make sure to enter in the doors at 3:00 if you're standing directly in front of the purple Wico sign. It isn't around the corner, just turn your head to the right and you'll see the clear doors there. Don't miss them and walk all the way around the corner or getting your car and drive around the corner either SMH I can definitely see myself coming back to enjoy one of their events or just hang out with good company at the bar.

Before our flight home, we came here with a reservation so we could grab a meal before heading to…read morethe airport. When we arrived, we were seated right away, but it seemed like there were very few staff working--possibly only one waiter. It took about 10 minutes before we finally had to flag him down just to place our order. The food then took around 25-30 minutes to come out, which felt very long since we were on a tight schedule for our flight. When the food finally arrived, I ordered the macaroni and cheese, and unfortunately it was the worst mac and cheese I've ever had. I don't want to be mean, but it was very bland and really needed salt. My sister surprisingly liked it, but it just wasn't for me at all. The rest of my family did enjoy their meals, and I thought the fries were decent, just lightly seasoned. My mom especially liked the grilled cheese. The waiter himself was nice and kept our drinks refilled, so I don't think the long wait was entirely his fault. The restaurant is very cute inside with cozy, old-style vibes and festive Christmas decorations, which I really liked. However, between the long wait times, the limited menu, and my disappointing mac and cheese, I wouldn't recommend that dish. Overall, it's a charming place, but the service was too slow for us--especially when trying to catch a flight.

Went for happy hour with a friend. That tomato mozzarella toast was so delicious! Pretzel was okay…read more But overall a good happy hour experience