Dutch Courage

Dutch Courage is a gin bar that has an inviting atmosphere with expert bartenders that provide amazing service to find the perfect drink for you. They have an eclectic collection of glassware to pair well with their vast collection of gin and genever. The food selection is fantastic from their seasoned corn nuts for a snack or their stuffed acorn squash for a meal. Their menu updates every season so there's always something new to try. Come by for their happy hour mon-fri to get a discounted cocktail of the day that is different every day. I would say this is the best bar in all of Baltimore.

We came here for a prefix menu, and it was... exactly fine. And we got the drink pairing. And it was... fine. We've come here for drink before and comparing the two experiences I was so let down by the pairings. I would come here on just a regular night when they're not hosting an event, let the bartenders work their magic and make something for you based on you. It seems like quality goes down when they're forced to do the same thing over and over again. Dutch courage is so cute and cozy, gin is my absolute favorite. It's worth the visit. Just come on a non event night!

Pros- The drinks were very good ((The Elenor & Black Magic)) Amazing Vibes! The Patatas Bravas was stunning and had me hooked! Service is fast, accurate, and friendly. Cons- The barstools are terrible and hurt your back. The Winter Squash Salad was horrible and hard.

*GINgle Bells holiday review* Drinks: Delicious and innovative! 10/10. Showstoppers were the Gin-Gerbread Beet Down & Where's The Tylenol.Food: Good. Highlight was the Motzi Bread & Smoked Salmon toast. Midnight moon cheese board was delicious. Pickled asparagus and mussels were just ok.Ambiance: Cute spot, but didn't deliver on the "holiday experience" promise Service: Friendly, fast, and attentive; explained cocktail flavor profiles and made suggestions based on our preferences.

Went for their holiday pop-up event which had a holiday-themed cocktail menu and, what I thought to be, "halls decked" for Christmas. The cocktail menu delivered but the decor was lack-luster, to say the least. Garland and a nutcracker, with a few snowflakes in the lobby ...but far from an "event" as it was described. I digress.Holiday cocktails were **awesome**. Great themes, great names, great, varied tastes and flavors. Sweet, herbal, spicy,...not a stone unturned. Well done, there is definitely a drink for everyone! Tapas was okay-good. Pickled asparagus, goat cheese were good, their mussels were adequate (not bad quality mussels but totally lacked flavor). The show-stopper was the smoked salmon (the soft bread was a welcomed surprise). Bartenders were helpful, informative and super attentive (without being in your face about anything).Vibe was great. It's half of the main floor of an old townhouse which makes it feel like you're just stopping by a friend's house for a drink (with an impressively stocked bar). The mismatched chairs add to the charm, in the best way possible. It was cute to see friends, couples and big groups all there, enjoying their evening!

The only gin bar in the state and you absolutely have to visit! It's an excellent date idea because you can create your own gin tasting experience with the help of the staff (i.e.,recommendations and history/cool facts).It has a cozy, relaxed feel plus there's an outside patio in the back - it's heated in the winter so it's in use all year.I'm a big fan of the little details like the cool hand-bound leather menus, not to mention their carefully curated options for food and drinks. We stopped by after dinner so I didn't get to try any of the food but we had a few different cocktails and tasted some extremely rare gins that were all delicious. 1000000/10 experience! Can't wait to return and try the Rachel.

The location is in a fantastic row home that is decorated with beautiful art and random pleasantries. The cocktail menu is creative and elegant with fun names. I recommend this for a pre or post meal cocktail and treat. The servers are blooming with great energy and the service is knowledgeable.

One of my favorite bars in Baltimore! It doesn't have the dark and mysterious speakeasy aesthetic of some other really great cocktail bars in Baltimore like WC Harlan or Coral Wig. It's actually quite light and bright with an amazing patio. It has excellent charm and immaculate vibes with great service cute and quaint little nooks where you can have drinks with your friends, drinks with a partner, or a drink by yourself at the bar. The cocktails are creative, well thought out, and well balanced. It has the biggest selection of gin (including rare, local and regional) that you'll find anywhere in the city and probably the state. Whether you grab a flight to share, a cocktail, or just pours of a gin that sounds interesting to you, you will likely not be disappointed. There is something for everyone!

Finally at the "courage" to give this gin bar a try. After a successful hbcu night at the orioles. I decided to continue the night with my wife at Dutch courage which is a gin based bar. The bar is located next to an apartment complex so if you're not paying attention you may miss It. You are welcomed by a heavy door to a comfy bar area with a solid bar space and open seating. I spent a couple of minutes looking at my menu since I don't like gin so I definitely had a lot of questions for my bartender but I appreciate his patience. I ended up ordering the delmonico which reminds me of a manhattan. It is blended well with gin and cognac aromatics and bitters. This is a grown man drink. It will put hair on your chest. lol please don't play around with this drink. This the adults table at thanksgiving drink. As you can see I'm enjoying It.

I really enjoyed Dutch Courage. Their cocktails are very unique and flavorful. They are known for their gin selection. Fortunately, our bartender was able to split our cocktails into two that way my friend and I can try most of the cocktails on their menu. I would definitely come back here. My favorite cocktail was the Black Magic. The burnt rosemary garnish not only gave an earth full and smoky aroma, but the cocktail itself with the blackberry and lemon was so fruity with hints of herbs and licorice. I would also recommend The Eleanor, which was very rosy, light, and refreshing.The service was excellent and the ambience is very chill. Dutch Courage would be a perfect girls night out place for drinks.