Yelp’s Top 25 Places to Drink is a list unlike any other “best of” out there. Sure, you’ll see your obvious local favorites on the list, but it’s also chock full of hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path joints like back alley speakeasy, WC Harlan. From swanky cocktail bars to corner coffee shops — find them all in Yelp’s Top 25 Places to Drink in Baltimore.
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Topping this year’s best drinks list is Sagamore Spirit Distillery, a sprawling waterfront property complete with signature cocktails and distillery tours.
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1. Sagamore Spirit Distillery (Port Covington, MD)
Cuisine: Distilleries
What they’re known for: Rye whiskey
Yelpers say: “Sagamore Distillery has amazing rye whiskey and a great campus to relax and enjoy the weather overlooking the Baltimore port. I was not previously a huge rye whiskey fan, but I really like what Sagamore has to offer. The staff there is also really friendly and our tour guide really made this brand worth learning about.” –Amanda T.
2. Corner Juice Bar (Canton, MD)
Cuisine: Juice bars
What they’re known for: Smoothies
Yelpers say: “I have single handedly deemed Corner Juice Bar the best in Baltimore! Everything on their menu is delicious. Since my first juice, I’ve completely fallen in love with their menu including the Açaí Bowls and Parfaits, which are to die for!” –Tee B.
3. Brown Mustache Coffee (Annapolis, MD)
Cuisine: Coffee and tea
What they’re known for: Coffee and adjoining bookstore
Yelpers say: “Cute coffee shop tucked in the back of a quaint bookstore. Great backyard garden space with tables to sit and enjoy!.” –Devin D.
4. Bean Rush Cafe (Crownsville, MD)
Cuisine: Coffee and tea
What they’re known for: Gourmet coffee and loose leaf tea
Yelpers say: “Awesome local coffee shop! I stopped in for a pick me up and Bean Rush had so many handcrafted coffee and tea drinks to choose from. The Iced Honey Bee latte (honey + toffee) was delicious! They have milk alternatives (soy, almond, oat) and food/bakery items.” –Kate S.
5. Dovecote Cafe (Reservoir Hill, MD)
Cuisine: Coffee and tea
What they’re known for: Coffee and peach upside down cake
Yelpers say: “Set in the heart of Reservoir Hill, this hidden gem is a mecca of vegan food options, groceries, herbs, and other delectable items.” -Greg S.
6. Dutch Courage (Old Goucher)
7. 1157 Bar and Kitchen (Locust Point)
8. Suspended Brewing (Pigtown)
9. Lost Ark Distilling Company (Columbia)
10. Snake Hill (Highlandtown)
11. RegionAle (Canton)
12. Chesapeake Bay Coffee Co (North East)
13. Little India Cafe (Glen Burnie)
14. Good Neighbor (Hampden)
15. Seoul Pub Sushi Chicken Beer (Ellicott City)
16. The Tilted Row (Bolton Hill)
17. Barfly’s (Riverside)
18. Harry’s (Riverside)
19. Vin 909 (Annapolis)
20. WC Harlan (OId Goucher)
21. Sapwood Cellars (Columbia)
22. Kitsch Cafe (Tuscany-Canterbury)
23. Le Comptoir du Vin (Station North)
24. Clavel (Old Goucher)
25. French Twist Cafe (Sykesville)
Methodology: This is an all-time list of the Top Places to Drink in the Baltimore area according to Yelp. We identified businesses in the coffee & tea, cideries, bubble tea, brewpubs, breweries, beer, wine & spirits, meaderies, kombucha, juice bars & smoothies, tea rooms, wineries, bars, beer gardens, coffee shops, beer hall, wine tasting rooms, and distilleries category on Yelp, then ranked those spots using a number of factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews. This list looked at businesses in and around the Baltimore area. All businesses were marked open on Yelp as of June 24, 2022. When available, all businesses on this list have a passing health score as of June 24, 2022.
