I had a true 5-star experience at Nepenthe. A few weeks ago,…read moreI visited Nepenthe for a happy hour at work and had the chance to meet Chef Andrew. During our conversation, I mentioned that my wife absolutely loved a specialty burger from his previous restaurant. That restaurant closed several years ago, and the burger isn't on Nepenthe's menu. Without hesitation, Chef Andrew told me that if I gave him some advance notice and brought her in, he would get the ingredients and make it especially for her. So that's exactly what I did for her birthday. When the burger arrived, my wife was genuinely surprised. Chef Andrew even added a candle to the plate to make the occasion extra special. The burger was everything she remembered. She often says she compares every burger she eats to that one, but had resigned herself to the idea that she'd never have it again. Bravo, Chef Andrew. What makes this story even more remarkable is that I had only met him once before. This wasn't something I asked him to do--he was the one who suggested it. That's the kind of hospitality is something I'll never forget. The food at Nepenthe is consistently good, and the atmosphere is fun, lively, and full of energy. It's a great spot for happy hours, trivia nights, and group gatherings. I'll never forget the kindness and hospitality we experienced. This is Baltimore hospitality at its finest.

Nepenthe Brewing is a great place for vegans and non drinkers. Seem weird for a brewing company?…read moreMaybe, but they make it work well and that is why I'm a fan. Nepenthe Brewing has a rotating menu of inspired vegan dishes. This isn't your typical burger and fry brewery. We've visited for date nights, during vegan week, with kids and without. Each time, Nepenthe has not disappointed. Some of the dishes my family and I have enjoyed here are the Killer Tofu (top notch), Crispy Mushroom Banh Mi, Berry Smashed Mocktail, Lemon-Blueberry Cake and, for the kids, the fries with vegan pub dipping sauce. As long as Nepenthe keeps putting forth unique vegan food and mocktails, my family and I will keep it a part of our rotation.

Amazing kombucha. Used to get it delivered from Virginia to Maryland during pandemic. They…read morediscontinued the longer distance delivery but appear to have brought it back so need to try it again.

Checked them out while at Union Market and love their kombucha. My favorite is the hops flavor…read more. all the flavors are kids safe, too!

Great customer service and an awesome selection of yeasts, grains, spices, and a lot of other…read morethings I have yet to venture into. I'd sincerely recommend a visit to any homebrewer in the area--be it a veteran who's been at it for years or someone who's never fermented a day in their life--regardless of experience the people working there know their stuff and are always happy to help.

I arrived 30 minutes before closing with a large list of things to brew that evening. Dan was very…read morehelpful and efficient getting me out the door with everything on my list in short order. It was great teamwork to fulfill the items, make a couple of good suggestions and effective substitutions. Highly recommended!

Welcoming brewery space with lots of seating, natural light, and artwork…read more Came here with a friend to chat and play some card games and this was the perfect place to do that. It wasn't very busy around opening on a Wednesday (go figure). I ordered one of their hazy draft beers and it was delicious!! I also grabbed a frozen watermelon mint seltzer which was my favorite, so refreshing! The bartender was super friendly and I struck up conversation with her about the book she was reading. They also have a brewery cat wandering around! Love this spot, I'll be back.

This is a really cool brewery with a large space and an awesome, casual vibe with cool artwork on…read morethe walls and on shelves and other spots throughout the taphouse. The bartenders were very friendly and happy to help with beer suggestions or offer a taste of a brew. They had a food truck outside that looked good and from what I understand, they often have food trucks for your dining pleasure. Can't forget the adorable brewery cat Ernie! He was very much enjoying his nap while we were there, but I hope to give him some love if he's out and about next time we are there. The beers they had during this visit weren't my favorite styles, but they did have a Black Forest stout I ended up enjoying. I'll definitely return and see what other beers they have in rotation!

While in Baltimore, one of the side quests I went on was to figure out what its best brewery. And…read morewhen it comes to beer, service, ambiance, food, and things to do outside of drinking good beer, Peabody Heights is the brewery that checked off all of those boxes and then some! For ambiance, Peabody Heights is located in the old location of Oriole Park, and it plays to that history perfectly by having a mural dedicated to baseball players of the Orioles past. The main space is also HUGE, featuring tables of varying group size, two bar areas, an outdoor courtyard featuring their own food truck, a private party area, and even more that I'll feature in the fun section!. For beers, I was enjoying IPAs, pilsners, lagers, porters, stouts, and then some. I even had a sour beer that was a vibrant blue color!But them being partnered with Charm City directly across the street meant that I was also enjoying damn good meads, and they also had good cocktails and NA options. The food truck banged out Asian American fusion comfort food that you could order from either your phone or an indoor tablet with ease. And my shrimp scallion pancakes and Korean corn dog were absolute bangers! For fun, Peabody has not one but TWO awesome arcade spaces. The first one I entered was a huge and satisfying PINBALL ALERT, and I happily spent all the cash I was carrying playing the Quest and Pokemon pinball tables. But when I pulled back the last door I walked through around last call, I was also absolutely blown away by their HUGE arcade room that featured any kind of arcade game imaginable (shooting, fighting, car racing, MORE pinball, etc) and a second bar space. Toss in stellar service and a great selection of takeaway beers and mead, and Peabody Heights is well worth the visit!

What a fun brewery!…read more My brother had a birthday gathering here this year - we were able to comfortably seat a group of 15-20 people in the outdoor picnic section area. Highly recommend this spot for groups looking for a place to gather and socialize. The space is deceivingly large; there are multiple indoor spaces all within a quick stride from a long bar with dozens of beer taps. The outdoor space is even larger than what's available indoors; their vast street level patio/deck space is full of picnic tables and benches that are perfect for larger groups when the weather is nice. And yes, their outdoor patio is pet friendly. While the brewery itself doesn't serve food, there was a food truck (that looked to be there quite often) set up in the outdoor area that had several good options. I had their burger and fries which was exactly what I needed after an afternoon of brews. The beer itself was tasty; I had several of their hazy IPA's which I've grown to enjoy. They also offer a very solid selection of N/A beer options; some of the folks in our group enjoyed them and gave them great reviews. I didn't get a chance to check out the arcade portion of the brewery, but yes, this is a barcade as well. If you're looking for an inclusive, energetic brewery to check out, definitely keep Peabody on your list.

God damn! I love meat, but the food here is top notch. I'm torn cause the falafel wrap and buffalo…read morecauliflower wrap are my favorites. Also the drink selection has great caffeination options.

Food is lovely, but NEVER in stock. My hubby and I adore…read moretheir avocado toast but we haven't had it in close to a year now because they never bother to restock it. I love their kale ceaser salads too, but that's also very hit or miss on whether it's even available. The staff seem nice but they're very slow in food preparation. You need to give them 45-60min to prep 1-2 items or you'll be starving & waiting. Wish we could frequent this place more often but no avocado toast = no me.