I’m a beer geek. I admit it. I enjoy trying new brews, tasting local varieties when I travel, and kicking back with an old favorite when I can. This page is attempt to aggregate information on my favorite beers and watering holes in the local area. Enjoy fellow beer lovers!
Watering Holes
Below are some of the best places for beer in our area. Some of them also have wonderful food, but the primary criteria for making this list is the presence of good beer.
Howard, Montgomery, and PG Counties
- Frisco Taphouse – (website)
- Victoria Gastro Pub – (website)
- T-Bonz Grille & Pub – (website)
- Kloby’s Smokehouse – (website)
- Looney’s Pub, Maple Lawn – (website)
- Clyde’s of Columbia – (website)
- Ram’s Head, Savage Mill – (website)
- Judge’s Bench – (website)
- Ellicott Mills Brewing Co – (website)
- Hard Times Cafe, College Park – (website)
Baltimore
- Max’s Taphouse – (website)
- JD’s Smokehouse Bar & Grille – (website)
- The Brewer’s Art – (website)
- Pratt Street Ale House – (website)
- Annabel Lee Tavern – (website)
- Mahaffey’s Pub – (website)
DC & Northern VA
- Church Key – (website)
- Dogfish Head Alehouse – (website)
- Rustico – (website)
- RFD – (website)
- Columbia Firehouse – (website)
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Mahaffey’s in Canton (assuming it’s still around) should be on the list. They’re right up there with Max’s.
Great recommendation. I haven’t been there yet, but according to their site, they definitely have a great beer menu. Thanks!