47 Best Bars near Woodstock

“If you are looking for a friendly staff, outstanding management, and great monthly specials, Oscar's in Marroitsville is the place to be. No matter how busy, their servers and wait staff click like well tunes watches. No waiting for checks, drinks, or food. All delivered on time just when you think it should. To top of your experience the friendly management is always making their rounds to shake your hand, talk to your mother-n-law, and make you feel special. The family feel they have developed shows with repeat customers, relationships, and openness in their seating plan.“

“Food was outstanding . Excellent service!!!“

“Over the past 6-months or so, I’m becoming a regular at Compadres restaurant and bar. The food has been excellent on several visits, and the staff and regulars are real nice. On this visit (Jan 2026), I was just stopping in for a quick brew before a long evening. I’ve known some of the staff here, so I knew I’d be comfortable. The bar staff remembered my usual drink, which is always a welcoming feeling. They have a full bar. And they remembered my favorite dish, which I’ve ordered here only once before! I love birria tacos, and they make a terrific recipe. It’s tender slow-cooked shredded beef with rich savory flavors too complex to know all the ingredients. The beef picks up the sweet smokiness of mild peppers, perhaps chipotle, deeply-marinated for hours with herbs that i will guess as cumin, thyme, and others, and caramelized diced onion. It’s loaded with some queso into a folded soft corn tortiila, which is soaked in the marinade, then pan or griddle-seared. Or maybe seared and then filled? Either way, it’s a deeply-colorful hand-held like a super-flavorful super-juicy quesadilla. This birria-dilla is served with a dark reddish consommé of all the flavors of the beef and the marinade, for dipping and dousing and generally risking your clothing to splashes, spills, and wild abandon. Compadres also served me freshly fried thin very-lightly-spiced tortilla chips with a zingy fresh chunky red salsa, and i realized that, without thinking, i was dipping the chips in that luscious consommé more than the salsa! I enjoy the food and the relaxed ambiance of this little place. They recently added a lovely terrifically-detailed mural by a local artist of a pueblo magico, a village of delicious food and good compadres. You know those friends who you always seem to visit at meal-time for a taste of whatever is simmering? These Compadres are those compadres.“

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

“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.“

“Hosted us for a super 30th birthday, all staff were super nice and our guests loved the nacho bar ~ taco bar~ churros“

“Great place to hang with your dog!“

“Downtown location is excellent. Food is great at both locations. Service at Owings Mills location was the worst I have ever experienced. Go Downtown. Owings Mills service was dreadful. It wasn't crowded. Just really bad service. Worst service.“

“Good beer abd good food. It's similar to other pubs in the area. Their collection of beers is pretty good and there's something for everyone. The food is better than at other similar locations. Other locations give you more appetizers; here you have access to a more complete menu. The food is also fairly priced, which made it more comfortable to order multiple items along with out beer. Ordered 4 beers and 3 entrees between 2 people and paid $71 before tax and tip. You can order at the bar or at your table via a QR code, can also pay directly from your phone. Staff seemed pretty relaxed, which helped make the atmosphere overall be pretty laid back. Saw a lot of people actually enjoy conversation without being obnoxiously loud even with sports bent displayed ay the bar.

Will definitely come back.“

“I enjoyed both of my visits over this past weekend. The food was delicious and the waitstaff was great. Can’t wait to make my way back so that I can go again.“

“Because of the closeness to home our sons had taking us for Dinner it was GREAT Place! my husband and myself go there occasionally!“

“Great brunch. The food and service was c the best!“

“I was a guest at a birthday celebration today. Our server was Brandy and she was awesome. There were appoximately 40+ attendees and she handled the entire group with ease and professionalism. As a side note the food was great!!“

“Excellent Service!!…its really a little gem in Owen Brown Comunnity in Columbia…very good beers and food….highly recommend the California Wrap and Pretzel Bites…the music is mainly classic rock which I love it…the staff is very friendly and welcoming….Dave, Jane, Melissa and Patrick are really nice people…I have been visiting this place for a year by now…HIGHLY recommend for old school people like me( 50 plus)…“

“The owner tries hard to maintain a certain vibe at this place. He made it clear to me one day that johnnies is not a party spot. You go there for the stiff drinks. It has a small group of regulars and if you know who I'm referring to then you're probably one of them. But outside of them most people just keep to themselves. Like I said though, you go for the drinks and they're cheap & strong ( I've never had their food) .“

“What a great atmosphere and food was great! Will return and highly recommend 👍“

“Grew up here. Nice neighborhood bar, good food, stocked liquor store, friendly people that welcome all! Large tv’s to watch. Large bar. Tables. Eat in or take out. Open till late.“

“Friendly staff. Food was delicious. Pretty sure every server in the restaurant dropped something off at our table.“

“Great food as always and awesome servers. Our server, Maggie, took the time to help me understand menu, especially what was on the item I wanted. I have a learning disability and she took the time to break down the item I was looking for without me feeling pressured. She was kind and checked on my family and I every so often. We come to Oscar’s a lot, but she’s one of the first servers I’ve had anywhere that has taken the time to help slow things down and make it understandable.“

“our daughter called from Calif to purchase gift card for my hubby's 80th b'day. they hand delivered to. our house since USPS couldn't get it here in time. Now THAT is SERVICE!!!!!“

“When you want old school charm and history in Ellicott City, this is your stop. I haven't been in years, first time for lunch and couldn't be more satisfied. Their stuffed mushrooms caps was all crab meat, delish. Their Steak wrap was better than a cheesesteak sammie. Herman was on his service game!“

“It was my BFF and I first time there. We had Kim as our bartender and could not have had a better one. She was very attentive, served our food hot and prepared a pretty nice drink. The bartender that came in after her didn't even ask if we wanted anything else and I set for 30 minutes waiting for my BFF to finish her drinks. I made sure to ask Kim's schedule so we can get there earlier next time.“

“they have mold on the meat while it is on the grill and poor quality control. the video in the comment.“

“What a great atmosphere and food was great! Will return and highly recommend 👍“

“I don’t typically write reviews, good or bad, however our experience at Xenia on Oct 12th has changed my mind. We were in the area from Boston just for the night and learned of Xenia through our hotels concierge. It was amazing and probably one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. The food was outstanding and prepared beautifully. We had the Spanikopita, Greek salads, shrimp saganaki, and lamb riblets. All very tasty and expertly prepared. What really did it though was the on point service offered by Mary (Maris). Her efficiency, attention to details, thoughtful presentation of the menu, was a 15 out of 10! She is a super star! We were delightfully surprised by the restaurant’s generous hospitality when they sent us a dessert sampler compliments of the house because we were out of state first timers. I only wish weren’t 5+ hours away, as we would be fast regulars for sure!“

“Omg- we came here last minute for my daughter’s 10th birthday. I called and asked if I can bring cake with us and they said yes! We showed up around 8pm and was welcomed with open arms. Immediately sat. The atmosphere is so cute. I can’t believe Starbucks used to be here.
Our server Ruth took great care of us and took special care of the birthday girl. The food was very fresh and delicious. The drinks were tasty too! We ordered the branzino, crab fried rice w shrimp, shrimp tempura rolls, and shrimp nigiri. Everything was delicious and we will definitely be back just to see Ruth 🤗❤“

“Enjoyed breakfast this morning… the energy was everything ✨The vibes were amazing and the customer service was truly top tier 👏🏽 I ordered the shrimp 🍤 & grits along with the the Mr had French toast 🍞 — absolutely delicious! Thanks Taylin for the for the outstanding service...“

“Best Burgers and the bread pudding dessert was so yummy.“

“The food was amazing and the drink was sooo good!!!!!“

“Overall this is a good place to have Happy Hour. I am super disappointed that the charcuterie board was taken off the menu. It was the best! Bring it back please!“

“Friendly fast service. Waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable. Family birthday get together. Pleasant atmosphere! Loved the strawberry margarita! The grandchildren loved the chocolate Molton cake!“

“We have been searching for a restaurant that has great healthy options. So glad we decided to try this place! Ordered the Homemade delicious pizza crust no preservatives, with flour imported from Italy. Toped with smoked provolone cheese and meat balls made it outstanding. The side salad was tasty. Rachel our server could not have been more accommodating?and friendly, giving us fantastic service. She has a wonderful personality. It is always a pleasure to meet a Glenelg High graduate. We are looking forward to our next dinning experience at Pupatella. Hopefully the weather will stay nice so we can sit outside!“

“Five stars for Frisco and the Reckless Shepherd Brew Pub! The Mushroom/Truffle Oil Pizza and Chef Salad were excellent! Super staff. We also enjoyed Trivia Night with family members during our visit to Columbia, Maryland. Easy parking; spacious; casual environment; lots of screens for entertainment. Indoor/outdoor seating.“

“Love Shacks, the staff, the food, and the atmosphere!“

“if Mack takes care of you be grateful. He recommends excellent items. introduced me to a previously untried stout which matched perfectly with my sandwich.
Friendly and Proffesional service. I look forward to my next visit to the area.“

“It’s a chill place to be at this time a day the food is great anyone and everyone come to Ale House“

“I got an opportunity to visit the Turn House over the weekend. Who knew this gem was in Howard County. It a cozy place with a view of the golf course. You can enjoy your meal inside or eat on the veranda. It was perfect for my small party of three. The Faroe Island Salmon dish was delicious with tender fish, creamy potatoes and tasty string beans. The kitchen team were on point with the appearance of each plate. Our server, Lexy, kept us hydrated and took our order right away. She was friendly, informative and helpful. Two of us had allergy issues which she made sure to let the kitchen know. We were treated to a little birthday treat from the kitchen and enjoyed a glass of champagne from the manager. It was a perfect day. Thank you Turn House for making our September birthday outing extra special.“

“karaoke on a busy Friday night at peak hour....was not a great choice. the vibes were way different than what we came for...“

“Finally, some flavor! Not the same basic food. Yom“

“Love this restaurant. Yummy tacos. Great location in short walking distance to the fabulous outdoor Merriweather Post Pavilion music venue.“

“Found this cozy sushi spot while passing through town on a business trip in MD and decided to stop in for a quick lunch. Really glad I did. The layout is simple and efficient, and everything just feels well run.

The manager was super friendly, and the staff all seemed genuinely happy—no grumpy faces at all. That’s always a good sign, and it definitely felt like the food was in good hands.

I also liked that they have a fountain drink machine right in the lobby. The restaurant is in a plaza with plenty of parking, which is a huge plus when you’re traveling for work. Solid experience overall and I’d definitely stop by again if I’m in the area.“

“Yes 5 dollar top shelf shots sometimes, bar tenders are wonderful n the bar food is great actually love this place“

“beautiful view, good food, nice selection, well prepared courteous and friendly staff relaxing atmosphere“

“I had an extremely good time. The dj was my favorite part. Dj Baddboy was interactive and fun. He worked the crowd and played all the new hits and throw backs too. I can't wait to come back and enjoy the lounge. I highly recommend this place for a date night, work happy hour or girls night.“

“I love the atmosphere the music is everything the atmosphere is appropriate and the ordering can be slow if it is overly packed but it’s worth it the music will keep you happy ,Good Dj’s the food is okay I like ordering from the appetizers“

“I ordered food from here for the first time, and it’s really good. I enjoyed it a lot and whoever else eats here will enjoy it too!!! It’s so good that my boyfriend wanted a bite. He didn’t get the bite bc I’m not sharing. He better get his own“

“Definitely enjoyed the vibe and atmosphere and food“