I've been going to Mahaffey's since 2010, at least. It's small but cozy in this establishment with a huge bar on one wall, high top tables opposite, and some regular tables and chairs in the back. What stands out to me about Mahaffey's is their solid craft beer options. It's been like this since I've been a patron, which is great. I love the consistency. The food here is good, despite there not being much space for a kitchen and cooking. Staff has always been attentive and friendly. Nothing not to like here (except Mahaffey's is in Canton and I live in Pigtown and thus don't visit as often as I'd like).
Ian Z.
This place is the definition of "if you know, you know". Staff are super friendly and they always have a wide variety of beers on draft. The food is spectacular, I highly recommend the smash burger or cheesesteak, but honestly you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. If you are looking for a locals dive bar that offers a great vibe with excellent food and beers, look no further!
Alyson Sachse
Mahaffey’s is my favorite bar in the neighborhood! Great food, friendly staff & owner, and the best beer selection in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rosemary Garlic Fries
Stephen Gaede
The service is friendly, the bar food really good, and the upstairs is great for small groups and families.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Benjamin Tiedemann
This Bar is your classic neighborhood bar the service is friendly and swift. My first time her felt like my hundredth time here. Mike in the open kitchen runs a clean and efficient operation. If you want to watch the game or just chill in a Baltimore neighborhood bar. Mahaffey’s will make you feel at home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bobby Papanikos
Not only does their chefs utilize compact kitchen sling out crazy delicious food. The energy from the people serving, paired with the local patronage energy…the place is elevated to some seriously incredible standards.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Cheese, Fried Pickles, Jerk Chicken, Bacon Cheeseburger and Fries, Gingerbread House, Rosemary Garlic Fries, Wings, Beef Sliders w American Cheese & a Pickle, Southwest Burger
Happy Girl
Delicious food and great prices! Service was excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rosemary Garlic Fries, Wings
Bill Francis
The cheesesteaks here are insane! Wings are some of the best I've ever had and highly recommend spicy jerk wings. The fries are fresh cut and good by themselves but if you get a side of Chipotle BBQ and dip them it's a whole nother level -- you're welcome! ?
Ryan Wilkinson
Perfect corner bar. Tasty sandwiches, a great beer selection, down to earth good service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken, Beef Sliders w American Cheese & a Pickle
Megan Rose
Great spot to meet up with friends for a low-key hangout and grabbing a few drinks. It is a cozy, casual neighborhood sports bar that is still fun even if you don’t watch sports. Cool ceiling tiles, lol. TVs are always playing the big games, but the volume is not obnoxious so you can still easily have a conversation. Excellent drink specials and reasonable prices. Try the rosemary fries with garlic aioli — they’re incredible!
Great bar food. Good specials. Great beer selection. Some of the better songs in Baltimore.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Davy523
It had been awhile since I was here but would be more if I lived close by. We were there on this past Sunday just as they opened. Terrific spot with many, many great beers. Service and patrons were outstanding as always. The barmaid is a keeper as we were waiting outside we saw her bring in two five gallon buckets of ice at one time and was nice enough to even fill the outdoor dog dishes! She was very helpful, fast and high energy. Prices were very good. Though we did not eat anything its kinda cool to see the food made in front of you behind the bar. Can't wait to get back!Parking: Plenty of on street parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Joe Sochurek
This place may look like a bit of a dive from the start, HOWEVER the beer list is top notch, and the food is really really good! Trivia upstairs is run. Great place to hang out and eat and drink. Bartenders are friendly and helpful
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rosemary Garlic Fries, Wings
Ryan Mugrage
Have been a patron here for 15 years. Great food, solid craft beer taps, can and bottle selection. Has a beer club too where you can get your own chair.
I've been going to Mahaffey's since 2010, at least. It's small but cozy in this establishment with a huge bar on one wall, high top tables opposite, and some regular tables and chairs in the back. What stands out to me about Mahaffey's is their solid craft beer options. It's been like this since I've been a patron, which is great. I love the consistency. The food here is good, despite there not being much space for a kitchen and cooking. Staff has always been attentive and friendly. Nothing not to like here (except Mahaffey's is in Canton and I live in Pigtown and thus don't visit as often as I'd like).
This place is the definition of "if you know, you know". Staff are super friendly and they always have a wide variety of beers on draft. The food is spectacular, I highly recommend the smash burger or cheesesteak, but honestly you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. If you are looking for a locals dive bar that offers a great vibe with excellent food and beers, look no further!
Mahaffey’s is my favorite bar in the neighborhood! Great food, friendly staff & owner, and the best beer selection in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rosemary Garlic Fries
The service is friendly, the bar food really good, and the upstairs is great for small groups and families.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
This Bar is your classic neighborhood bar the service is friendly and swift. My first time her felt like my hundredth time here. Mike in the open kitchen runs a clean and efficient operation. If you want to watch the game or just chill in a Baltimore neighborhood bar. Mahaffey’s will make you feel at home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not only does their chefs utilize compact kitchen sling out crazy delicious food. The energy from the people serving, paired with the local patronage energy…the place is elevated to some seriously incredible standards.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Cheese, Fried Pickles, Jerk Chicken, Bacon Cheeseburger and Fries, Gingerbread House, Rosemary Garlic Fries, Wings, Beef Sliders w American Cheese & a Pickle, Southwest Burger
Delicious food and great prices! Service was excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rosemary Garlic Fries, Wings
The cheesesteaks here are insane! Wings are some of the best I've ever had and highly recommend spicy jerk wings. The fries are fresh cut and good by themselves but if you get a side of Chipotle BBQ and dip them it's a whole nother level -- you're welcome! ?
Perfect corner bar. Tasty sandwiches, a great beer selection, down to earth good service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken, Beef Sliders w American Cheese & a Pickle
Great spot to meet up with friends for a low-key hangout and grabbing a few drinks. It is a cozy, casual neighborhood sports bar that is still fun even if you don’t watch sports. Cool ceiling tiles, lol. TVs are always playing the big games, but the volume is not obnoxious so you can still easily have a conversation. Excellent drink specials and reasonable prices. Try the rosemary fries with garlic aioli — they’re incredible!
Recommended dishes: Rosemary Garlic Fries
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Very good burger and micro brew.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bacon Cheeseburger and Fries
Great bar food. Good specials. Great beer selection. Some of the better songs in Baltimore.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It had been awhile since I was here but would be more if I lived close by. We were there on this past Sunday just as they opened. Terrific spot with many, many great beers. Service and patrons were outstanding as always. The barmaid is a keeper as we were waiting outside we saw her bring in two five gallon buckets of ice at one time and was nice enough to even fill the outdoor dog dishes! She was very helpful, fast and high energy. Prices were very good. Though we did not eat anything its kinda cool to see the food made in front of you behind the bar. Can't wait to get back!Parking: Plenty of on street parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
This place may look like a bit of a dive from the start, HOWEVER the beer list is top notch, and the food is really really good! Trivia upstairs is run. Great place to hang out and eat and drink. Bartenders are friendly and helpful
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rosemary Garlic Fries, Wings
Have been a patron here for 15 years. Great food, solid craft beer taps, can and bottle selection. Has a beer club too where you can get your own chair.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tenders, Rosemary Garlic Fries, Wings