The Most Scrumptious Breweries in Baltimore

Old Dominion Brewhouse

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (177) • $$

"Is this review five stars purely because they have happy hour on Saturdays?? YES. Am I excited there's a place with happy hour on Saturday?? YES. On a serious note, there are a lot of great food and drink options. I was informed their wings are pretty good so I chose to stick with what their known for being good at for the most part. I ordered the honey old bay wings because our lovely waitress suggested them. I must truly say, I dogged those wings. Translation, their wings were delicious. Now maybe sweet and spice in combo aren't your thing? Some of the people who got other wing types really enjoyed theirs. For a drink I got the whiskey sidecar and it was good. The sour apple cocktail got rave reviews as well. I also ordered a quesadilla and it was okay. Nothing to write home about. Overall, get the wings and some drinks and you'll be fine. Cheers!!"

Johanssons Dining House

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (108) • $$

"Great Thanksgiving spread with turkey and all the trimmings but the service was pretty lacking unfortunately."

Pherm Brewing

★★★★★ 4.6 (38) • $$

"I stopped by the brewery while in Crofton doing some shopping. The staff was super friendly and I took a tour. I love the vibrant colors of the interior. The beers were tasty and they even have beer alternatives for those who don't drink. They have some great trucks on site if you'd like something to eat."

Chesepiooc Real Ale Brewery

★★★★☆ 4.3 (41) • $$

"The owner, John, is so nice!I love to come here with my husband!! It's our local pub. It's such a chill spot to enjoy a few beers. You can bring food in, and there is often a food truck. My go-to is their Blood Orange Cider. It is fantastic.My husband likes all their beers here but especially their marzen, Octoberfest beers, and IPAs."

Nepenthe Brewing

★★★★★ 4.5 (142) • $$

"I stopped by Nepenthe to celebrate a birthday on a Saturday evening. We had a group of 6 and were able to find a table to seat us. The brewery had a lively hum to it; there were lots of Orioles fans and college basketball fans there to watch the games and enjoy some drinks. I was happy to see that there were a few TV's scattered across the bar and a large projector on one wall. Overall, the atmosphere is really lively and friendly.The beer selection is pretty vast; I'm not a huge beer guy buy I was able to find a few selections that I liked. Of course, I started with a flight to get a taste of a few different varieties ($12-14ish bucks for four 3 oz pours). I then ordered quite a few of the 10oz pours for $5-7 bucks each. Then they have the full pint size for an additional few bucks. I like that they had these sizing options, allowed me to try a few different beers without feeling too full. Their IPAs were really nice - would definitely get them again. They also serve a limited selection of cocktails and mocktails, just in case beer isn't your thing.This place is really popular for their food. Our table tried a few different burgers, sandwiches, and bites. Overall, everyone loved their orders particularly the chicken sandwich options. Next time, I want to try the wings - they looked pretty great coming out of the back to other tables.The waitstaff were so friendly and helpful. As usual, I needed some help picking out beers to try; each person I talked to was so helpful and patient while helping me make a selection. The line to order more food or drinks moved quickly. There were plenty of staff to buss tables and keep the space clean. The whole operation was just really smooth.We stayed until closing time (10p on a Saturday) - everyone agreed that this was a great night out. I'd happily return back to enjoy more of their delicious fare and that fun filled environment!"

Pooles Island Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 4.4 (44) • $$

"I really enjoyed this brewery. I would have never even known it existed as it's tucked deep into a business park area. When we arrived, we noticed the rules posted on the entrance - they allow dogs! The bartenders were so friendly and personable. They we even chimed in on conversations sometimes, but not in an annoying way lol. We got our tap card which links a payment card and your ID to it. Note - you do not have to pay with the payment card that was linked to the tap card. We explained that it was our first time there, and the bartender patiently explained what to do. We took our tap card over to the wall of joy (that's what I'm calling it lol) and made our selections. I do wish that they had more seltzer options. They only had one at the wall. Apparently they also have 2 frozen seltzers on hand normally, but they were sold out at the time. As far as ordering food, they had a tablet set up where you could put in your order yourself. Then they text you when it's ready and you go to a little window at the back of the building to grab your food. We got pepperoni pizza and fries to share. The fries were amazing. I love shoestring fries, and they were well seasoned with salt and pepper. The pizza was ok, nothing spectacular but it wasn't bad. Overall we had a great experience here and will definitely be back."

Monument City Brewing

★★★★☆ 4.4 (70) • $$

"I came upon this event on a humble and so glad that I did. They were celebrating their anniversary with an outdoor event that included bands, music and several food trucks and a lot of outdoor seating. They had different tickets you could pre purchase online. The event was held from 2pm till 10pm They offered different admission prices. First was regular admission. Which you would have to purchase your drink tickets separately. They offered an admission ticket with 5 drink tickets included and the last was the VIP. They also offered everyone first drink on them which was a can beer of your choice. You received a bracelet. The event was good. I haven't drank like that in quite sometime I told my husband. Glad events are finally opening back up after Covid. They had two indoor unisex restrooms. With plenty of Johnny on the spot available. All the employees were super nice and I just think everyone was so happy to be back out socializing again. We had a great time and they also had plenty of free parking available. Which is always a plus while visiting Baltimore."

Black Flag Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 4.3 (161) • $

"Randomly visited over the weekend. I'm not a huge beer person, but I do love a good cider! They have their brewery on site. Plenty of options.This dog friendly space is cool for playing games! Great service with friendly bartenders! I tried the sangria and it was really good. They don't serve food here, but occasionally, there's a food truck, or you can order in. That's pretty cool.I would visit again."

Diamondback Brewing Company

★★★★★ 4.7 (3)

"Much better experience here on my 2nd visit. Our party of four craved pizza and beer after a day of moving. We arrived at DBC around 1:30 PM and it was crazy busy in there. We found a communal table and ordered two pizzas and some drinks. The counter server, Darren, was very friendly and professional. Our Margherita and Sauce Cake pizzas arrived soon, and they were delicious. The dough was amazing! We enjoyed a round of Green Machine IPAs and Peach Cobbler Sours. I'm not a sour fan, but this one was very tasty. Since the pizzas were so good, we ordered one more - the Genovese. I was able to sample the special release, Vanilla Drift, and it was yummers. I bought a bottle of that and a 6-pack of Black Bamb IPAs to take home. I'm so glad I had a good experience this time - with tasty beer and pizzas made the right way. Definitely will return."

Pratt Street Ale House

★★★☆☆ 3.3 • $$

"Customer Service: 5Affordability: 4Food quality: 4Portion sizes: 4Atmosphere: 4Military discount: Yes I decided to stop by the Pratt Street Ale House this evening for dinner, because it was within just two blocks from my hotel. This is a popular sports bar that is close to the Oriole Park at Camden Yards and the Baltimore Convention Center.I ordered their fish and chips for dinner, and choose to watch the baseball game in the bar area. This sports bar was not busy and I didn't have any wait. My fish and chips was seasoned very well and it was a large portion. Lastly, I was given a military discount of my meal which was a pleasant surprise.@glampedlife"

Waverly Brewing

★★★★☆ 4.2 (88) • $

"Cool brewery with a good amount of seating, rustic and hipster decor, cool indie rock and a food vendor right outside. The flight are served in a cool restored piece of carpentry wood. The servers are really cool as well. I ordered a flight of their IPAs and red ale. The beers were good. I really liked their IPAs. They were not gimmicky and very straightforward, which is refreshing these days. The food vendor outside was a traveling brick oven pizza station. It looked really good, but we had dinner plans already. My recommendations would be more bar games (dart boards, etc.) and better board games. But I would definitely come back here."

B.C. Brewery

★★★★☆ 4 (123) • $$

"Cool atmosphere, friendly staff, good food, and beer! The food did take a little long, but overall my husband and I enjoyed the place! The wings were AMAZING!"

Black Locust Hops

★★★★★ 5 (3)

"Always a large selection of refreshing brews on tap, including some amazing NON-beer choices. The staff is fabulous and make you feel like you're one of the family (and not the dreaded MIL). Their live music and food trucks never disappoint either. Thursday night game nights and Vinyl nights are always a hit too!"

Buon Appetito Ristorante

★★★★☆ 4.3 (76) • $$

"Food was amazing Excellent service Relax classic Italian music softly in the background"

Guilford Hall Brewery

★★★★☆ 4.1 (162) • $$

"I'm going to go ahead and get right to it. Guilford Hall Brewery is the place to be. If you love good service, good food, and a variety of beers to choose from, I would highly recommend that you give Guilford Hall Brewery a try. In short, I had a train to catch, but I had a few hours to kill. I was hungry and needed a bit that was quick but enjoyable; I did a quick search and found Guilfords, which was just a few blocks away from the Amtrack station. I'm so glad I did. When I arrived, I was greeted by the friendliest host (a brother), who welcomed me in. From that moment on, the top-notch service was sustained and ongoing. I sat at the bar, and my bartender was gracious enough to let me try a few options before I made my selection. I went with an ale and grabbed some of the best wings I've had in a very long time. Of course, I had some sweet potato fries for gold measure. The sauce served over the crispy wings was out of this world. I can't say it enough: give Guilford Hall Brewery a try; those wings are everything!!!"

Liquidity Aleworks

★★★★☆ 4.4 (14)

"the excited Southerner tours Maryland We were just walking by and all of the sudden we ended up getting two piggybank sours and a Jarritos and beat feet for the patio. I could tell you that we came all the way from Greenville, South Carolina just to drink on the street, but that would be a fib... it was a coincidence we drank on the street (fine, patio) We so enjoyed this place and we're so glad we stopped. y'all did great!"

Sapwood Cellars Brewery

★★★★★ 4.7 (77) • $$

"Casual Charm -- fair pricing, laid back atmosphere, & friendly service. .Honeymoon Season - lovely, light, & airy with a smidge of tart. It's delivered and poured from a cute wicker basket. Only snacks available but a taco truck is parked in their lot and the brewery lets you bring in food. Wish I didn't eat before so I could try some but settled for a whole container of hummus and large pita chip bag for $10 -- it was a deal.A charming brew house to unwind over their sizeable list and variety of beers and ciders. Initially it was fairly quiet with a few parties here and there, however I learned volume levels can really resonate loudly bc of the interior wall n flooring -echoes. At one point a group of families arrived with young kids...and it got very, very loud..cheers"

Brewer's Alley

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (761) • $$

"Brewer's Alley is indeed a fun venue, Frederick's own first of its kind brewery. If you enjoy craft beer and chill vibes, this is a great option!I did happen to grab an online reservation on a busy Saturday night. At check-in, there was no wait and immediately seated at the main dining hall. Large and small groups, Brewer's can accommodate. Be sure to ask about their weekly specials and seasonal brews! Check out their Growlers Program for take-home options. Inquire about their food truck too!The Bravarian pretzel with IPA cheese and (+)crab dip was yummy! I also had a seasonal IPA, and it was a great pair. I ordered the pastrami Ruben with sweet potato fries, and while the fries were hot and crisp, I did not care for the Ruben. The marbled rye was cold and didn't taste fresh. The pastrami was limp and thin with maybe 3 slivers, a nibble of sauerkraut and squirt of the Thousand Island dressing, I only took 4 bites. Meh. I love a hefty pastrami Ruben piled high when I can, and this one didn't make the mark for me unfortunately...Our server Leah was wonderful! Friendly attentive and quick, we appreciate her! She did have two other large parties yet managed to balance the room in every waypossible.Street parking is limited, but the Church Street parking garage (right at Market Street) is located just a few steps behind the restaurant. Be sure to safe keep the ticket and pay before you return to your car. The payment kiosk is located right at the entrance.Definitely want to revisit again and head up to the rooftop!"

Denizens Brewing

★★★★☆ 3.8 (110) • $$

"Why have I not reviewed! This place is our neighborhood hang out. Literally our neighborhood comes here to hang out and play games! Food is great! Drinks are good! Service is excellent! They host parties! Local DMV brewery! Love that this is in Riverdale."

Inverness Brewing

★★★★☆ 3.9 (92) • $$

"First time here and it was pretty busy, typical for a weekend. They have multiple areas for seating, indoors and outdoors. They have a food truck in between the two buildings. Once you place your order they will text you when to pick it up so you don't have to wait outside for it. The pizza was really good! You can order drinks in the main tap room or in the seating area near the parking lot."

Peabody Heights Brewery

★★★★★ 4.5 (109) • $$

"THANK YOU to the Peabody Heights Brewery for hosting the Baltimore YELP Chapter Awards & Christmas party. Had a great time and sampled several of the bier choices. If I lived in Baltimore this would be a great place to unwind and socialize with friends at the end of a work day."

Independent Brewing Co

★★★★☆ 4.3 (136) • $$

"Love the beers and atmosphere. Super chill place. Closest Colorado vibe. Recommend all of the double IPA- Blood Orange my favorite. Always had great service and they support local food trucks. I prefer day time weekend drinking but always a cool place to chill."

Suspended Brewing Company

★★★★★ 4.8 (60) • $$

"This is by far my favorite brewery in Baltimore. Admittedly, I haven't gone too many in the area, but all breweries from here on out have big shoes to fill.Suspended is nestled in (what I consider) a residential area of Pigtown. Parking was surprisingly easy for a Saturday afternoon--or maybe I just got lucky. I heard that it's sometimes tricky to find parking so I'd Uber if you don't want to take any chances. We found free parking on the street adjacent to Washington Blvd. Suspended was re-purposed into a brewery, so the outside and inside still have remnants of the old theater--marquee lights, the stage (which is now the brewing area), and other little retro props. It's a beautiful venue for a birthday party, wedding, reception, or get-together.The staff are phenomenal! They are attentive, friendly, and accommodating. We had the pleasure of meeting Josey who shared his immense knowledge of brewing with us. All the staff really know their stuff! Currently, their hours are limited--but understandably so, because for one they are a small brewery and don't produce the same volume as larger breweries. Hey, that's a good thing though. You know your beer is always served fresh.Beer has gluten. So you might wonder, why would someone with Celiac's even bother visiting this place? Let. me. tell. you. They offer more than just beer! They have coffee and kombucha on tap! AHHHMAZZZINGGG. My sister tried all the beers (which she said all were very good--but her favorite was the Strawberry Rhubarb), while I tried the kombucha. They serve kombucha from Hex, a local kombucha company in Baltimore, and the one they had on tap was a ginger kombucha. It was really good! And on top of that, it was only $3. WHAAAAT? Yeah, you heard me. Just $3. The beers are pretty cheap too. The tasting flights I believe are only $3 as well. If you love a beer, you can actually get a bottle to go for only $10. Mind-blowing. I don't think any other brewery can compare to their prices and hospitality. Try out Suspended! I promise you won't regret it!"

Ministry of Brewing

★★★★☆ 4.4 (205) • $$

"Formerly this was known as the St. Michael's Church up till 2011. Originally built in 1857 with the Romanesque Revival architectural style. Currently it is the Ministry of Brewing since about 2019. With the concept being a brewery and a brew hall. The outside of the building is an old, weathered stone. Very strong as it's withstood the test of time. This is their website here: https://ministryofbrewing.com/ I really love the mission of the Ministry of Brewing as it was created to be a gathering place in the community. And to help foster core values involving Education, Community, and Philanthropy.I first noticed the "Love is ALE you need" sign outside. Ale? That's alcohol, B I N G O. I stepped inside to see the beautiful high arch ceilings. Huge columns with decorative gold designs along the tops. Gazing at all the impressive architecture and slowly taking it in... it was all so stunning visually. Such a beautiful blending of the old and the new, preservation, restoration and reinvigoration. Such as with the use of reclaimed church items to build beer hall style tables. There's a Charm City Threads vending machine near the entrance filled with 'Stickers and Stuff', a collection of little collectibles.I walked towards the bar in the middle of the church and shared with the bartender my dilemma. I told her how I was Google-ing recipes at home for steaming live blue crabs. And then ran into the problem... As many of the recipes recommended beer, which I did not have on at hand. And that was how I ended up at the Ministry of Brewing. I asked for her recommendations on which type of beer I should use for the task. She recommended the Pilsner Czech-Style Lager due to its lighter flavors so it wouldn't compete with the flavor of the crabs. I trusted her expertise and grabbed a 6-pack to bring home.I used 2 cans for the recipe and the crabs came out great! The Pilsner did not overpower the delicate flavor of the crabs at all. It was perfect! Very Cinderella~ Overall, I recommend coming here! It has a nice atmosphere to chill and relax. I plan to come here again with my boyfriend to enjoy the good vibes."

1623 Brewing

★★★★☆ 4.1 (49) • $$

"Nice spot. Large bar. Good selection of beers. They have a few Signature drinks as well."

Pickett Brewing

★★★★★ 4.7 (26)

"Pickett is an amazing brewery!! I'm a bit picky about beer, and I had an amazing sweet dark stout beer. I'd have to say, one of the best I've ever had. The brewery is very spacious and an exciting fun environment with plenty of room. It's definitely a must try in Baltimore!!"

The Brewer's Art

★★★★☆ 4.1 • $$

"I went to the downstairs bar, and ate and drank at the bar. Service was good. It wasn't super crowded at first but built up over time. The downstairs area isn't fancy, but it's comfortable. The beer was all excellent - I tried and enjoyed three kinds over about two hours, reacquainting myself with Resurrection, which I haven't had in years. All three were very distinct and each was excellent. I ordered the Steak Frites, which was pricey at $40 but very well cooked medium rare. The fries were merely decent, but it came with a nice, fresh salad (seemed like mixed greens with arugula) and a large helping of butter with herbs mixed in. I'm grading on the beer, in particular. Value? I guess I'd say worth it, but the beers were $8 apiece. Definitely better on tap than if one were to purchase a pack of Resurrection at a liquor store. Solid markup for the steak, and I saw that burgers were $20. I guess in the future I'll come more for the drinks than the food (which was good but I'm not sure about the premium), but I'll be back for sure."

Diamondback Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 4.2 (122) • $$

"Stopped in before our cruise. Great pizza and beer combos! The "house cat" Inky rules"

Checkerspot Brewing

★★★★★ 4.7 (102) • $$

"i am very pleased with this spot. I came here and ordered a beer and it was fantastic. The waitress was super understanding that I wasn't super knowledgeable in everything that had to do with beer and took her time to tell me what everything tasted like. I really appreciate that extra step in her customer service. I will be back at this spot soon and I'm so excited to try another flavor of beer."

Oliver Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 4.3 (15) • $

"I had to take a quick day trip to Maryland. I've always heard about the breweries in the Baltimore area and wanted to experience it for myself. I searched online and saw that most of them were not going to be open for my quick turnaround. I came across Oliver Brewing Company doing a Google search. It was along my route, and was operating in a window of time that fit my schedule. I placed my order online and picked up my order curbside when I arrived. As mentioned, I selected this brewery based on time, and location. The beer was pretty much an after thought. After doing some research on the website, I ordered some beers based on what I thought I might like. I gambled, took a chance, and it paid off big. I have made this trip a few times now, and a stop at the Oliver Brewing Company is always on the itinerary. This has to be one of the best breweries that I have come across. My wife is not a frequent beer drinker, by any stretch but she loves thier fruit can sours.The social lager is pretty much your everyday chilling and grilling beer. For the most part I like some of the beers more than others but... They are all pretty good and are definitely worth a try."

M8 Beer

★★★★☆ 4.2 (20)

"Orioles game today (1530), but the service was still good. Had the sausage roll and it was okay. Not fantastic, but hit the spot. Fluffy pastry."

Mobtown Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 4.4 (41) • $$

"Happened to stop by during their 4th birthday celebration. Really good time food trucks, music, games and good service."

Key Brewing

★★★★★ 4.7 (30) • $$

"I went to the Charm City Night Market and Dooby's was selling a beer from Key Brewing created for the event. The Charm City Night Market Gose was amazing. So good in fact, I went to the brewery itself the next day just to check it out and to see if they had any more in stock. They did & I got a whole 24 can case... because why not? The brewery itself is a cute little place that is tucked away behind many industrial facilities and past some train tracks. You will, undoubtedly, question if you are in the right place and whether the gps has led you the wrong way, yet again. BUT HAVE NO FEAR, Key Brewing is there-- right before a dead end, you'll see the large logo on the side and a parking lot in the back. There is a standard bar setup-- lots of indoor and outdoor seating, tvs to watch a game/show, and in the back is a gameroom with pool and other arcade fun. Maryland paraphernalia and pride is upfront and unapologetically so. & if you're lucky, one of the rotating food trucks will be ready to serve you something delicious."

5th Company Brewing

★★★★☆ 4.1 (32)

"Outstanding event!! We were here for a beer drinking event.We were VIP so that gave you a separate section with our own bartender and separate restrooms. We had a chance to meet the freakshow deluxe staff upclose and personal. The area indoors where the VIP section was very comfortable. Numerous tables, with a sofa for your comfort. Several of the beers I tried was refreshing. The Korean pork Belly was to die for! I even liked the coleslaw. The food was sold separately. Definitely worth it. The show was very entertaining. They asked for volunteers during their showtime. I actually became one of them. Loved every minute of it. They waited till night time before doing the fire eating trick. The entertainment portion was held outside. What a way to bring out my Saturday night. ( Loved it) Highly recommend checking them out. The Freakshow Deluxe is on facebook and they travel nationwide. Definitely check out the brewery. They also have a local band daily for entertainment."

Guinness Open Gate Brewery and Barrel House

★★★★☆ 4.2 • $$

"Service was great. Food was good. Music was wonderful, but it was freezing cold because the heat was not working and no one explained why what was going on."