10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Columbia

"An up and coming brewery on the Baltimore scene, Union Craft Brewing began selling Duckin Pale Ale and Balt Altbier in 2012. Although these brews are more difficult to find than those by Heavy Seas or DuClaw, these suds are definitely worth a taste. The brewery opens its doors to the public for tour and tastings pm Satirdaus at 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 p.m."

"This is the brewery’s taproom at the Union Collective, a space for a growing group of independent retail and manufacturing businesses to set up shop. The brewery’s Duckpin pale ale and Old Pro gose are among the offerings on tap. Another building tenant, Well Crafted Kitchen, is providing wood-fired pizzas and other grub for brewery visitors."

"Well, they have a tap room, offer brewery tours, and have food trucks outside, plus games for people to play!"

"The explosion of craft beer guarantees a solid IPA at most bars, but if you want to dig deeper, this Mount Vernon bar has an excellently curated list, including esoteric sours from Europe, double IPA’s from little-known breweries in Pennsylvania, and options even the biggest beer fan likely hasn’t heard of. Enjoy your brews in a clean, Scandinavian-inspired space while nibbling on elevated familiar eats like shrimp and grits and Nashville hot chicken."

"Another one of the most fun places to go to for beer and grub in Maryland is Wet City Brewing. While it might sound more like a waterpark than a gastropub, you’ll be pleased even if you were hoping to go down a waterslide. At Wet City Baltimore, every bite and sip is one you’ll want to savor."

"This popular brewery recently moved from the co-op space at Peabody Heights Brewery to its own full-blown production space and taproom on the east side of town. Since then, it’s become the go-to spot for fans of local craft beer. Drink a hoppy 51 Rye (the beer that put it on the map) or a Penchant Pils while enjoying free ping-pong, live music most Friday nights, and rotating food vendors on Saturdays."

"Located in the heart of Locust Point at 1215 East Fort Avenue, Diamondback calls itself an experimental production brewery focused on unfiltered lagers and hop-forward ales. Co-founder and owner Tom Foster said the Diamondback idea started during his senior year at University of Maryland College Park. He and his partners were home-brewing out of their house and eventually developed a business plan and started contract brewing in St. Michael’s."

"Finally, check out Diamondback Brewing Company in Locust Point, which has earned four stars out of 37 reviews on Yelp. You can find the taproom at the base of a tall smokestack at 1215 Fort Ave. MORE NEWS: As Covid Cases Rise In Maryland And Nationally, Officials Renew Push For Vaccinations"

"Take a right onto Porter St. from Fort Ave. continue straight, and we'll be on your left ajacent to the new construction with the entrance at the Red Wall near the Banner Building!. Please park in the East parking garage and make your way over!"

"Hampden’s Waverly Brewing Company, located at 1625-C Union Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving it four stars out of 57 reviews. Art adorns the walls of the taproom — known as “the shed” — where beers like the Chocolatetown porter and the Dubbel Clutch Belgian dubbel flow from the six to eight taps. Outside caterers provide food during most open hours."

"Next up, this brewery has a little bit of history, by which we mean that it is located at Old Oriole Park. An interesting fact about Peabody Heights Brewery, they are the largest brewery in Baltimore City. They have a tasting room in which you can taste some brew, and if you decide to take the brewery tour, you will get some history on Old Oriole Park."

"Your host, Amedeo Ebrahimpour, has lived in Little Italy with his wife, Mary, since 1982. They met while studying abroad in Italy and both speak fluent Italian. After many years in the food business, Ahmad bought the bar on the corner, known as Pepino's, and renovated it during the spring of 2010."

"1390 Lancaster Street Baltimore, MD 21231 (410) 522-3200rasushi.com. RA Sushi has some of the best and freshest sushi you’ll find anywhere. The rolls are consistently delicious."

"Don’t get me wrong I enjoy going to a fancy brunch every once in a while with my girls, but honestly I love eating at the local diner.Diners are no fuss. You just show up as you are and enjoy tasty food without the extra hassle of having to make reservations, spend a lot of money, or get dressed up (that’s my favorite part!). The Lunch Box is one of my favorite diners in Baltimore for sure."

"The Corner Pantry is a relaxed, contemporary restaurant that serves a menu of locally sourced, modern British cuisine. Located in Lake Falls Village, just north of the Mount Washington, the British-inspired Corner Pantry offers high-quality, locally sourced cuisine in a casual setting and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and also offers grab-and-go fare. Breakfast is served Monday through Friday and features classic dishes such as avocado toast, croque madame, three-egg omelets, pancakes, egg soldiers, scrambled eggs, and quinoa bowls."

"One of the best brunch spots in Baltimore is The Corner Pantry in Mount Washington. Tucked away on Falls Road, this British inspired cafe is home to some of my favorite pastries and breakfast sandwiches with a regularly rotating specials menu. While everything always looks delicious, I always stick to my favorite when I visit – the egg and cheese sandwich."

"Corner Pantry has made a huge splash in the Baltimore food scene since it opened just a year and a half ago. Neil Howell is serving up some real deal British food at this eatery in Baltimore County. This place is so much more than fish and chips, though (which are not to be missed on Fridays)."

"As the name suggests, Koco’s Pub is a pub specializing in delectable American cuisine with an emphasis on seafood. Established in 1985, this casual dining venue is family-owned and operated and serves lunch and dinner to hungry diners Tuesday through Saturday. In a lively and colorful environment, seafood lovers can feast upon succulent crab cakes, which are some of the best in Baltimore, plus other enticing options, such as a shrimp salad sandwich accompanied by potato chips."

"Koco’s Pub is my pick for one of the best takeout/delivery options in Baltimore because the crab cakes alone will make you a customer for life. Their full menu is available for curbside pickup complete with domestic and craft beer options. I am a fan of most of their appetizers, but my go to is the Half & Half Crab Soup (half Mom’s Crab Soup, half Cream of Crab soup)."

"We all know Maryland is know for “Maryland Style Crab Cakes” an OMG ?. can you say finger licking good."