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!

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!

Incredible hands-on and knowledgeable help. I came all the way down from Harford County - worth the…read moredrive!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.