19 Best Cocktail Bars in Annapolis

“We held our daughter’s Welcome Party before her wedding. I can’t recommend a better place for a gathering. Anthony and staff knocked it out of the park with custom craft cocktails individually chosen for the bride and groom. Guests complimented that they were the best cocktails they have had- especially the Aviation. They also created a chocolate rimmed mint flavored martini. We started working with Anthony several months before the event and I knew that we were in extremely capable hands. He took ownership of the event and suggested appropriate appetizers and desserts for the crowd. His enthusiasm for crafting the perfect event was much appreciated.He also catered a brunch for the bride and bridesmaids the next morning that was so beautiful and appealing. It was such a great weekend.“

“So happy that SOB is back and better than ever. The oysters are hands down the best in town. Lobster was great, but my favorites are still the octopus and smoked fish dip- waited 2 years and it was worth it. Best staff, great vibe, best restaurant in Annapolis.“

“Food was very tasteful (breakfast quesadilla) Drinks were delicious (Bacon Bloody Mary & sunrise mimosa) Speedy service with great customer service!Parking: Parking garage is best option.Kid-friendliness: Bar seating as well as a separate dinning areaOut side seating available“

“We went to Severn inn for the first time a few weeks ago. This place is spectacular. Best water views in Anne Arundel county. The food is amazing. Lauren our server was the sweetest and provided excellent service. We have no reason to go anywhere else for meals anymore. Severn inn is by far the best restaurant in the area.“

“I had a great experience and can't wait to come back to try more of the menu. The hibiscus mule was delicious, and the guac was clearly fresh made and really good. I sat at the bar for a while with some time to kill, so unfortunately I wasn't eating a full meal. It was mid-afternoon so I got to watch the bartender, who was lovely, juicing a bunch of fruits to use in the drinks. Love to see that! Service was fantastic, and the vibe is fun and cool. It's the perfect spot for a date, hang out at the bar for cocktails, or a meal with girlfriends. It's small and elevated fare, so no it's not the place for a huge group or giant portions.“

“Went for late lunch service is great , food tastes fresh , atmosphere is very pleasantVegetarian options: My partner is a vegetarian, lots of food options, he found out recently that he loves plantains,Kid-friendliness: Lots of space in dining room, staff very accommodatingWheelchair accessibility: No steps to enter building“

“Dinner for four celebrating two birthdays and an anniversary. As other recommendations had suggested, we secured a booth, as servers and bussers were busy going to and fro around the tables. The booth was just right for the four of us. Kevin was out waiter and can't say enough about how attentive and engaged he was. Definitely recommend asking for him. Everyone ordered something different and no appetizer, salad or entree was anything less than superb. Trio of filet special, Bronzini and Seafood fettuccini were all superb. We also had the assorted dessert offering which was great. Ambiance ?, service ?, food ?, and priced appropriately $$$. Going back for sure.“

“We are big fans of Level and have been dining here for years. My favorite server is Jenna. She is part time but she could be running the place if she wanted. Great food, great location, great atmosphere, and and great service. I live nearby and couldn’t be happier!“

“Went in on a recent Sunday at 3 pm when the restaurant wasn't busy. Tried 3 tacos, beef and chicken. Taco shells were soft and did not break except where you bite them. Generously stuffed with ingredients. Server was pleasantly not making lots of visits. Food was seasoned, but not super hot.“

“I can’t say enough good things about this location! Parking, same amazing food, and passionate staff.My husband loves Huevos Rancheros, best in town!Table side fresh guac is always a hit!Lastly, skinny girl margarita is worth the drive ??.“

“As a Director operations in one of the luxury hotels in Washington DC I am extremely focused on customer service and I genuinely believe that Caroline is an asset to your restaurant, please give her a good raise and take care of her because she is extremely Custemor focused, very smiley and proactive who was absolutely making sure that me and my friends were all taken care, because of Caroline’s hospitality I am going to recommend this restaurant to all my network in DC, also the food is also extremely delicious, the best thing about this restaurant is that they don’t play loud music so you can sit and chit chat, great atmosphere overall and surely a must visit.“

“I've been here twice with my siblings the servers we've had so far Ben, Moo and I forgot the other servers name were very friendly and attentive. The food is sooo good a big fan of the spicy and mango beef bulgogi. My brother is a big fan of the rice cakes! And theres also K-pop playing in the background which is cool because while eating you can be dancing and singing along.“

“Stop In For A Delicious Meal Awesome Service Over The Top Hospitality And Some Fun! Enjoy The Music! Watch A Soccer Game! Be Sure To Ask For Kerlin? She's Amazing! The Owner And His Entire Staff Are Always On Point!!! Stop In For A Drink At The Bar. Stop By Say Hello And Stay A While! ENJOY YOURSELVES ??????????“

“Needed a place for a breakfast meeting with co-worker. We met at Kitchen on West street in downtown Annapolis. We had yogurt parfait and crab cake eggs benedict. Both were very good- the crab cake was delicious - mostly lump crab not a lot of filler. Great way to start the day! Our server was Jada - delightful. Quick service - we'll be back.“

“We come here about once a year and this time was especially excellent. Jayden (sorry if I’m misspelling that) was our server and he was fantastic. Attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, willing to request a particular old fashioned from the bar (as in, I asked for a specific ratio), truly a great experience. As usual, the food and atmosphere was excellent. Definitely try the Smith Island cake; we hadn’t before and we’ve been missing out! Plus it *is* the official state cake of Maryland.“

“Came here to visit Raul n Roxana, the sweetest people in the world. We wandered in on a night where a patron rep was engraving bottles for the tequila club. We enjoyed the shrimp ceviche, which was one of the best things we ate all night. The cheese dip and the guacamole were great too, not too salty for chips either. We had the mango marg, which was my absolute favorite drink I had last night! Just sweet enough! For dinner we had an assortment of enchiladas, pupusas, and fajitas. The plantains were amazing! Next time going to try the tamales!! Jake n kev“

“Great spot in Annapolis that is just a little different. Drinks were top notch. Jake the bartender knows his spirits and makes great recommendations as well as drinks. Definitely try the Mai tai (it’s not your sugary punch version) and the NY sour. Cheeseburger was good. Staff was very friendly, and we will return!“

“I took a group of 25 here for a work dinner. We did family style and shared plates. All of the food was excellent. We arrived by boat, which was super easy. Devon was great to plan the event with. I can’t say anything negative! We’ll be back!“