50 Best Bars near Middle River

“Stopped in for some drinks ended up having dinner food. Great service, food came out hot and fresh. Was very surprised. Really enjoyed ourselves.“

“A great local hangout with great food specials.“

“Had brunch there this morning and it was super yummy. The only complaint is that the bar chairs are not comfortable. I was in jeans and I was constantly sliding forward. I used my feet to push me back on and hold me there; I shouldn’t have to engage my muscles to sit in a bar chair. Other than that, it was great. Good food, good service, and good bartenders.“

“It's family..a home away from home for me.. I feel safe and relaxed! � And the barmaids (Tammy and Stacey) are just absolutely the best! I LOOOOOOVE THIS BARRRR!“

“Absolutely excellent in every way! Tavern in the Quarters exceeds all expectations -from the warm welcoming atmosphere to the outstanding service and delicious food. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a truly exceptional dining experience.“

“Buffalo arancini spring salad w egg lemon curd dessert“

“I organized a work event that was held there today. The service and experience were amazing. From start to finish they were true professionals and all the attendees had a great time. I highly recommend having your next corporate event here and can’t wait to come back.“

“The is a true local gem. The bar is decorated in a 1970’s theme. They offer old timey beers like Stroh’s and Schaefer as well as inventive cocktails. The menu consists of unique pizzas, sandwiches and salads. Their wings are tender, tasty and delicious. The bar has a pub like quality and the clientele is friendly and welcoming. The Dive is a wonderful new addition to the neighborhood“

“Wow! We ordered carryout from Ellie’s Tavern and were absolutely blown away. The food was incredible — huge portions, hand-cut fries, house-made blue cheese, and perfectly hand-breaded chicken tenders. The Crab Rangoon dip and Buffalo Cauliflower were outstanding. The service was awesome — fast and friendly — even while busy. We can’t wait to dine in next time. What an awesome Canton neighborhood gem!“

“My friend and I went here recently for the first time. We sat at a little table by the bar and were served immediately. Our female server/bartender was very friendly. Food and service were both excellent. We split a salad, buffalo wings, and a smash burger with fries. Everything we ate was seriously so good! 10/10 recommend this place!“

“Would like to give a huge shout out to Sarah the bartender we were in there on Saturday place was very busy. even though the cook was swamped Sarah handled it like a champ will certainly return“

“Very nice neighborhood watering hole!! Staff friendly food is fabulous and the music guest this evening was great too!!! We had a very nice evening for being out on a Sunday nigh! Definitely be back!!“

“good food.good staff. awsome drinks“

“Best bar ever. Incredible food. Friendly!!!“

“For a bar on the outside it’s not like a looker but don’t let that steer you away. They have a small food menu but they do it Good. I got chicken tenders and a chicken cheesesteak both were yummy. If you want a cool afternoon drink and lunch with a chill vibe this is the spot. The bar tender Sharon was very polite and sweet and the cook even came out to deliver the food to us. I would highly recommend this bar for budget food and drink for a good buck👍🤟“

“Great food and free live music. Friendly staff.“

“If they have the seafood quesadilla on special it was delicious! It was filled with shrimp, crab meat and cheese. Muy deliciosis! 👌“

“Great entertainment! Awaken & Surreal“

“they have great local bands on the weekends and in summer a beer garden w/bands.great beer selection.good food,friendly staff.best hang in baltimore co.“

“Yum!!!! The chicken salad sandwich is terrific as is the wedge salad w blue cheese dressing. Perfectly cooked bacon is showered on everything! Service is friendly & prompt and totally responsive if u make unusual requests —- will definitely b back & recommend highly to friends!!!“

“The waitress staff is the best in the area. Never wait for a refill or to be served. They all come over and recognize that you are back and greet you accordingly. The afternoon staff for lunch is the best. I’m not sure of their names but they are the best!!“

“I went for the first time yesterday for happy hour. I've been craving oysters. I was not disappointed. The bartender was great, the bar crowd was fun, food fantastic and drinks were perfect. Will definitely be a regular at this spot!“

“Price point for food/drinks is absolutely unbeatable. . No you’re not getting 5 star cuisine. This is a bar. You get a solid good, meal for what fast food cost…“

“Great Dive bar- .50 cent pool tables- cheap drinks and good eats - locals hangout-“

“Great vibes and great music and love the bartender Maria ♥️“

“My friend and I visited this lounge for the first time last month. It is a BEAUTIFUL lounge. A great atmosphere and gorgeous ambiance. The bartender was very nice. However, our experience could have been better for a couple reasons: First, a lot of the items on the food menu were unavailable! Maybe the lounge was waiting for a food inventory delivery? Who knows? My friend tried to order three food items off the menu, and for each item the bartender said “I have to check with the kitchen to see if we have it!” They didn’t have the three items. My friend settled for the steamed shrimp. 🤷🏾‍♀️ My second and last issue/complaint: We both ordered a delicious pink martini-style drink (I forgot the exact name). The drink was good but it was mainly juice/sugar/grenadine— it hardly had any alcohol. It tasted like we were drinking a really good pink lemonade beverage lol. I will give this lounge another chance and most likely several more chances because it’s near my house. They should just stop skimping on the alcohol and have most menu items in stock!“

“10 out of 10! Great food, amazing service and delicious drinks. Can't wait to go back!“

“The service provided was first class. I went with a group of friends to watch the NFL DRAFT. The food was great and the staff were awesome. I would highly recommend this restaurant. we will be going back.“

“I love Sharky’s and Jen is AMAZING!!!!! Best bartender in all of Baltimore. My favorite human“

“Hey there! 🙌 So, I dropped by this spot the other day to catch the Ravens game since ticket prices have gone sky high. 💰 I just wanted a cool place to hang, kick back, and enjoy the game without blowing my budget. And boy, did I hit the jackpot! 🎉 This place was beyond amazing! The lady in charge of the kitchen, even with all the buzzing business, was incredibly pleasant. She even managed to keep my friend, who was quite enjoying the reasonably priced cold beers 🍻 and starting to toss around some colorful language, in check. All with the kindest demeanor. Loved it! This is definitely a family-friendly and safe spot to chill at. 👌👨‍👨‍👧‍👧 A huge thank you to the team there for the amazing time. When I'm back in the area, y'all are absolutely my first choice. 🙏 Stay safe everyone and Go Ravens! 🏈💜✨“

“Very diverse crowd of patrons! Karaoke is seven nights a week! Great karaoke sound system! Drinks are cheap and the waitresses are friendly. They also have an enclosed area outside in the back. Good parking situation.
You will occasionally see some drama, but it's a typical bar.“

“I love this place. The restrooms and bar aea are always spotless. The beer is cold, and the cutie on duty Delores is such a pleasure to talk to. I wish all bars had a cutie on duty with such style, class, and personality like Delores. The owner is very nice and always carries a smile. He brought my friend and I a drink last time.“

“Just back from 4th visit Trying to decide what to try next visit. Mahi Mahi bites were an excellent choice . The pulled pork nachos were an unusual item so we had to try them. They were Gr3eat. I love the onion soup. My mom the Margueritas. Service was excellent. Young lady knows how to respond to customers needs. We will be going back and bringing friends.“

“It was dollar 🦀 chill spot drinks was nice would go again“

“Fun, friendly dive bar great local hangout“

“I love going to this place but my husband to go dancing or just to do some karaoke even or even maybe some pool who doesn't love to shoot pool but best of all it's a great life Club Hispanic music American music they know how to mix it up I guarantee you if you're a clubber and you go one time you will continue great prices as well you won't regret it check it out for yourself“

“I Loved the Atmosphere and Friendliness from the Owner. I had my Baby-shower here in March. He has a space in the Backyard and it can accommodate at least 50 people. He was very kind, he made it an open cash bar since I couldn’t have alcohol but that was totally fine. He takes the trash out at the end of the night so all I had to do was clean up. I am definitely having a Party here and the space was Affordable. Thank you for everything! I will be back soon!“

“Si es un lugar muy bueno para salir de la rutina , la comida rica muy bien todo yo soy mexicana y me encanta ese lugar 💃🏻💃🏻🍹🥂🍹“

“Venice Tavern is absolutely the best dive bar in Baltimore ��“

“haven't been there for quite a while but when I used to go which was not that long ago I enjoyed it a lot it's a small quaint bar with you can have machines you can have darts you can and it's fun fun nice people they only have a small menu but the hot dogs are good homemade soups which are delicious“

“go see all of your favorites now while you can“

“Cool place. Great beer selection. Great owners and awesome bar staff.“

“I hosted a surprise 30th birthday for my husband at HYC last night. Everyone I dealt with from the moment I reached out to inquire about hosting an event there up until the end of the event last night were fantastic. I ordered food from the catering menu and everyone in attendance commented on how great the food was. Our bartender and server were great as well and I was checked on several times to make sure that everything was going well. We had a great time with great food and drinks and I would highly recommend hosting an event here!“

“It was fantastic! Good drinks and music! I like the way It is tucked away from the street. I highly recommend it!“

“I’m in here doing karaoke“

“gotta love Joe's friendly place to hang out cold beer great music 🎶..“

“Wow leaving from City Line now 😢 friend recommended City Line for a Re Pass and City Line did us wrong Overcharged Everybody just because you never seen none of Us before we only live 20 minutes away but we are never coming back the waitresses make up their own prices DJ was good but we can't f*** with that“

“Good service good music good“

“Best wings hands down! and the crowd is cool and mature.“