50 Best Bars near Catonsville

“Great local bar and pool hall with a jukebox in the back.
The spot has two pool tables, and the bartender poured some great drinks to get you a ripped for a fun evening.
Played a couple of games with some people and had a genuinely GREAT night.
It's definitely a valid low-key "chill spot" in Bmore.“

“Kimmie at the bar. Always professional, and kind to all no matter what !!!“

“Loafer’s Friday Day Party is a whole vibe!
If you haven’t pulled up yet, you’re seriously missing out. The food and drink specials 🤩Chef’s kiss .. easy on the wallet and full of flavor. I’ve been twice and my plate has never disappointed. Now let’s talk about that Loafer’s Punch and those BOGO shots , they do not come to play!

And the DJ? Straight 🔥. You’ll be dancing before your first drink is even done. Pro tip: get there EARLY 😩 seats fill up fast, and you will stay til the very end 12-6pm.

Fridays at Loafer’s hit different. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. 😎🍹🎶“

“My husband and I met some friends for dinner here. We passed by multiple, but this was our first time in. It feels like an upscale sports bar when you walk in. The service was standard and the food was very good. I heard that the lamb was a dish people raved about, so I tasted it. It did not disappoint! The salmon bites were also delicious. We had a great time! I think just about anyone would enjoy themselves here. It's not too casual, but not pretentious.“

“Foleys is the go to place for anything! As a regular I can say the food and drinks are always phenomenal. I reserved the upstairs for the first time for a nursing school graduation party! Mark was amazing at helping me facilitate this! Mark answered all of my questions leading up to the party and helped me make sure the day would be great!

Scott did a great job working the bar during our event! Meg was fantastic at the downstairs bar for people grabbing drinks on their way up. 10/10 recommend having an event here! The staff will treat you like family!“

“My husband and I stopped by for a drink, and ordered the cream of crab soup, gf fried shrimp, and the honey maple brussel sprouts. Everything was delicious! Special thanks to the bartender, Lee, who was very attentive!“

“This is a typical bar with with bar food. No Different than TGI Friday, except a little better. The service is "OK" the servers are untrained as to waiting on tables. The first thing that should be brought to tables is eating utensils and napkins, the water. The tables dont have slat & pepper available for their patrons, you need to ask for it. The menus are not placed in front of customers upside down. (And I even brought it to her attention and she still didn’t correct it) ?? All in all the server was trying very hard to be attentive. The food was not terrible, it's typical bar food, and dont expect anything more. The Boom Boom shrimp are pre breaded frozen shrimp with the tails on and then fried and covered in some type of sauce. My daughter liked the boneless chicken wings with hot sauce. The onion rings I thought were good. I ordered the toasted Italian sub and wasn't offered the option to get tater tots -vs- fries. I didn’t realize this till later and the fries were soggy. I think this is an "OK" spot for someone looking for a bar atmosphere and same for the food & service.“

“Dude, this place smacks. Super welcoming vibe, great prices, great drinks, and even greater service. The owner and the bartender were a pleasure to hang out with and they make sure to immediately give water to every patron and top you off constantly, which shows they care. Absolutely love their dressed beers selection - I usually order a dressed beer of some sort and never see it listed on paper. I cannot stress how good a Spaghett is - it's my go-to, please try it. As DnD nerds we had to do the Critical Roll. We meant to just stop by for a nightcap after dinner but ended up staying and watching movies and bantering with the gracious hosts for many rounds. I wish I wasn't a tourist because I'd make this my regular haunt if I lived here.“

“The atmosphere is friendly and lively. the cocktails were interesting, and may have even converted my gin-hating husband. The bartenders, Ted especially, really rounded out the experience. one of the best places in the city!!!!!“

“Our favorite place in Baltimore filled with really great people.“

“Great bartender Zack with crazy skills on cocktails.“

“What an absolutely incredible space. All of the glowing reviews before mine are spot on. Real candlelight, music perfect at setting the mood, and the drinks? Holy mother-of-pearl are they DELICIOUS. And the bartenders do NOT skimp on the alcohol. If you’re looking for a flavor experience, then THIS is the place to go.“

“Stopped by the coral wig love this place Josie is an amazing bartender drinks were delicious never had to wait for a drink she's definitely on her game great attitude you can definitely see that besides being an amazing bartender she is an amazing person highly recommend the coral wig“

“Hands down one of the most fun evenings me and my bestie have done in long time. Spencer was witty, worked the crowd and had us all in awe of his tricks. I don’t like driving in the city, but I have already told my husband we are going back. You won’t be disappointed!“

“Excellence Love Love Tim dale Phil“

“The cheeseburger was fantastic! The bartender was superb for drinks and conversation. Dive bar excellence.“

“This is one of my new favorite bars in Baltimore. The bartender, Steve, was so friendly and had the best energy about him. Excellent cocktails— especially the espresso martini and the ‘purple rain’. Some great ambiance, too. Highly recommend!“

“Attended a party last Saturday her and everything was great! The food, service and atmosphere was amazing! A great time was had by all. A very special thank you to Danyelle, her amazingly efficient service and fun personality made the party from good to great!“

“We celebrated my daughter's bachelorette party weekend at the Power plant. I'm not that much into Country music, but the PBR was definitely the best part of the trip!“

“Section 771 helped to raise nearly $5000 for the Wishlist Foundation! Thank you for hosting the Pearl Jam PreParty! Your staff was friendly, fast, and kind. Best bar bathrooms in Baltimore! Super clean facility. Check them out before Orioles and Ravens games. Thank you for supporting the community!“

“I had the soup. My friends had other dishes. We love going around town to the hidden golden nuggets of Baltimore. The food excellent!
The place is a treasure. TEACHERS, This place is a great meet up location. Great seating make this place a great gathering or meeting place.
As. Notary this is closer than some major fast foods to meet with customers for their signings.“

“This is a great local bar with a lot of character. You won't find friendlier people anywhere. Classic old school decor inside and on the night we were there, DJs spinning the disks at your request. Wander upstairs and check out the record store while you're there. This is a must hang in Baltimore.“

“Max’s has been my home away from home for the last 20 plus years. From the massive collection of very enjoyable beers spirits and whiskey to the amazing food and atmosphere and bartenders whose knowledge will help a novice beer drinker to find the perfect beverage for their pallet Max’s Taphouse will always be my number 1 choice. I encourage everyone to come by and enjoy their personal experience as well.

Vegetarian options: Mushroom burger

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free

Wheelchair accessibility: Side entrance“

“The food was ABSOLUTELY delicious! The drinks were made to perfection! The playlist was nostalgic. The employees were wonderful! Kyla (spellcheck) and Courtney were amazing! Thank you ladies for making our first visit memorable! The location was not hard to find either! It looks small but it’s VERY spacious! ?“

“Our new favorite spot in Fells Point.“

“The beer selection is great, along with wine and cocktails as well! You can grab a beer here before you browse the food options in the marketplace, which is what I do.Service is always good and friendly, and you can get a taste of a beer before you commit to a whole glass, which is always awesome.They also do beer to go! You can get a reusable container of any of the beers.

Parking: Street parking is rarely a problem! Just check the signs to confirm you're in a good spot, but in general it's not a problem at all!“

“It made me feel like home! 😍“

“Nice service, and my table was ready in accordance with my reservation time (not always the case with certain places).

The ambiance steals the show. Great vibes for a business or casual conversation, that’s not centered exclusively around dining.

For a bottle of sparkling water, a cocktail, and a mocktail, I paid $40 before tip.

The cocktail I got tasted like medicine a little bit. The one with vodka that’s $14. I had to add my sparkling water to make it palatable. The mocktail was cool, not sweet and not super memorable.

The cocktail my friends got, though, was SO good. It was green in color and had froth. Get that for sure. Moderate street parking.“

“I really enjoyed myself I can’t wait to come back“

“Worked there years ago for John. He has passed but the memories are still there. Oh the things I did on that pool table. LOL Great memories.“

“The bartenders are AMAZING! Amber and Miss Jenny are above and beyond expectations!!!❤️❤️❤️ The margaritas, shots, and menu are the best. Try the Asian side of the menu!!!!“

“Love it! It's a great place to hang with friends. This may be our new regular post bocce hang out.“

“Awesome place. Good beer. Great atmosphere.“

“Amazing bar ! Great drinks 🍹 great customer service! Great atmosphere“

“great venue, very friendly and professional staff. first venue I've ever been to that let me take my merch haul out to my car so I didn't have to worry about lugging it around or standing in line waiting after the show ended. Also quick to respond to questions. Thank you for a great show experience!“

“One of our Favs! Wine tastings with Wayne❤️Meg rocks. Tristan is the best.“

“What a great local spot! Harry is the best!! Vegas loves u!“

“Great service by Nolan and great food“

“Absolutely amazing. A true fine dining 5* experience from the service to the food. Will return again and again.“

“This is the best place in Fed!!! (For dive bars that is haha) The service, bartenders, manager, owners and just stellar! I've been coming here about six years and I'll be coming here til I'm 60! (I'm 36 ) Anywho, karaoke fri-sunday, game days are amazing for football and baseball, pool table and games in the back, movie nights, and the best customers! Don't hesitate! Just come here!! You'll love it!!

Vegetarian options: No food sold here but you can order to the bar“

“Great place for all genres of music worshippers to come together and JAM !“

“I've never been in the actual bar Part but if I have to go to a liquor store in the neighborhood it is by far the best one. Good selection, reasonable prices, tend to keep a lot of the riff Raff and beggars from hanging out. The owners and people that work there are very nice also. There's at least 12 liquor stores right here within walking distance and if they're open they're the ones that I spend my money with. Even late at night I feel safe going to the ATM here.“

“What a wonderful time I had last night! First time visit and I was welcomed like family! Drinks were on point and the music was great. The cigar selection was light but they had a great selection.
Definitely will be a reoccurring visitor!“

“Mount Royal Tavern is the epitome of a dive bar. 90% of its patrons are long-standing locals who have been coming there regularly for years to unwind their day with a drink or three. Always like a family environment. Always welcoming newcomers. The only food served is something very close to chips and pretzels but you're free to bring your own or get something delivered. Drinks are cheap. I mean CHEAP, but not diluted, with very generous servings. When it's warm, they often throw the grill on in the back and you never know if someone is serving fish that they just caught or just some hot dogs with a few others who've chipped in to do a potluck. This establishment has been around for decades. If you've ever seen Cheers, Mount Royal Tavern is definitely the Baltimore equivalent, but better.“

“Terrific new local small business in OEC making great Vodka and Gin!! This is run by a great friend of mine and will be a terrific addition to OEC.“

“Hello! My husband and I visited the Baltimore inner harbor location and our waiter Ruslan was top tier! His services was A1, it’s a most you visit!! TheWiseWay“

“We always have a good experience here but I just want to give them some praise for the accessibility. The disabled bathroom stall is so nice. First of all, it’s the very first stall right next to the door (I’ve never seen that, usually it’s the furthest stall all the way in the back, which can be annoying when you can’t walk very far). It’s also quite large, larger than your standard “accessible” stall. I would have no problem fitting in the stall with my wheelchair and my service dog. A standard accessible stall is barely big enough to fit my wheelchair, let alone with my service dog. I had a lovely conversation with the manager about the accessibility and I love the response he gave, that he doesn’t just want things to meet basic ADA standards, he wants things to be better/more accessible (because ADA standards for accessibility are quite literally the bare minimum and often aren’t easy to navigate). I really appreciate when I hear that type of sentiment because accessibility for disabled people is usually such an afterthought or simply not considered. I’ve recently had an extremely negative experience at another establishment, and it was just very nice to have such a pleasant experience this evening. I also love that every time I’ve taken my service dog, from the time he was a young puppy to now at 18 months and nearing fully trained, they’ve been very welcoming.“

“This place is very low key and inviting. The drinks were amazing, the cool part about this place is that they have the NA version of the drinks as well. ABC cocktail is very very good. This is the first place I liked the hot cocktail. The staff is very friendly. I highly recommend this place.“

“A great place to enjoy some of Baltimore's BEST rye whiskey!“

“Shuffles is a great spot to grab a cold drink and some good food. The burger and chicken parm are top notch and the specials are always delicious!“