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.“

“tasty food, great staff, and decent prices“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

“Buffalo arancini spring salad w egg lemon curd dessert“

“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!“

“Such a great pub. We stay in Canton regularly, and this is one of the best casual restaurants we’ve visited. Atmosphere is friendly, prices are good and service is outstanding. Be sure to ask Najat for a homemade lemonade. You won’t be disappointed.“

“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!“

“This is my favorite place to go in Baltimore. Aside from my house. I don't know what to point out as the deciding factor, but it just feels comfortable to me. The food is good, not great — I absolutely love the French Dip Cheesesteak. The wait staff and bartenders are always beyond friendly. We've done trivia nights and game days and quiet nights. My wife absolutely loves the dirty martini. Her favorite in the city. And it's a short walk from my home. I hope it's here for another 100 years.“

“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 the mamas on the half shell in Owings Mills. The food is great and I am a frequent diner. I love Mary, Alaina, and Gavin the best. They are so courteous and customer service orientated. The crab soup there and the cream of crab is to die for. Also love their coddies! The restaurant is beautiful and I also love sitting outside as well. Always seems very clean. Would highly recommend this restaurant. Mindy.“

“Best live music band and craft beer.“

“good food.good staff. awsome drinks“

“Favorite pizza in MD. I've been going to Pizza John's my whole life. Cheeseburger subs are also pretty good.“

“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!!“

“Great locals dive bar / pub that is a fun atmosphere and good down to earth friendly people on both sides of the bar. Karaoke 🎤 was going on later in night for St Patricks Day and a great time was had by all!!!! Check out this spot if you're in the Parkville/Carney area hun!!!!“

“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!“

“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!“

“I really dug this spot. And unpretentious corner dive bar that doesn't try to hard to be a dive bar. I heard an old friend was working here, so my buddies and I stopped in to see her.

Great prices on boh, friendly service. The food looks great, but didn't have an opportunity to try. Maybe next time, as I will likely be back.“

“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“

“The Worthington is an awesome bar in Canton square, we will for sure be coming back. Not only was the food and drinks really good but so was our service by our bartender Leo!

Leo was an outstanding bartender he was welcoming, attentive, and clearly passionate about what he does! He did a great job at explaining the many drinks they had and offering his advice on if we would like them or not. Because of his recommendations we tried our first espresso martini (highly recommend) he also made great food recommendations. We ended getting the fondue Burger and the Buffalo wings, the fondue burger I highly recommend! The wings were also good. After eating here and having drinks we will for sure be coming back
What really stood out above the food and drinks was Leo’s friendly personality and attention to detail during our lunch at the Worthington. It is hard to find a bartender who actually cares about the patrons these days but Leo made sure to be vested in the conversation you were having with him and even if something pulled him away from the conversation we were having he made sure to comeback and pick it back up where we left off!“

“Great entertainment! Awaken & Surreal“

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

“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 food and free live music. Friendly staff.“

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

“We live right around the corner and drive past this place constantly. We've lived in Parkville for five years and came here for a Bluey brunch sometime last summer with our toddler. We decided to try the actual restaurant part tonight for dinner. The food was outstanding and our waiter was attentive and very friendly. Very lively, festive atmosphere, but my one complaint is, MAN, was it loud in there. My daughter spent the first 10 minutes after we got there holding her ears because it was so noisy. But I guess that's to be expected from one of the most popular local restaurants in town. Will most definitely be back!“

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

“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.“

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

“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 💃🏻💃🏻🍹🥂🍹“

“The place is amazing. Delicious food great atmosphere“

“Good service good music good“

“great place i enjoyed my cousin Birthday party there“

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

“This place has the best vibe! Everyone cheers you on when you sing. Andrew (one of the owners) is an absolute sweetheart. This place is a must for any Karaoke fan!“

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

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

“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!“

“It’s the local Dawgs bar. What more needs to be said?“

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

“Great local spot! The liquor store has an awesome selection of beers—lots of popular brands and imports, no fancy craft stuff, just the good classics. Prices are solid too.

The bar inside is a real bonus. Super relaxed vibe, friendly staff, and they’ve got a pool table that’s free when you’re hanging out at the bar. Perfect place to kick back with a drink, shoot some pool, and unwind. Definitely worth checking out if you’re in the area!“

“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! 🏈💜✨“

“The staff was polite and the food came out very fast. There’s a lot of options on the build your own taco paper and they will also accommodate you if you don’t want any ingredient listed. Plus if it hadn’t been raining they have an outdoor covered seating area. It was just raining pretty bad when I visited.“