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Dutch Courage, Baltimore, MD

Dutch Courage

4.9
4.9
428 Reviews
$31 to $50
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dutch Courage is a gin-centric cocktail bar located in the historic Baltimore neighborhood of Old Goucher. Whether you are looking for an adventuresome cocktail or need a cold beer, our staff has you covered. With 140 bottles of Gin, Genever, Old Tom and Barreled Gin, along with a full spirit selections, there is always something new to explore and help you discover your courage.
The Dutch Courage kitchen team lead by Chef Alec Jacobson has a variety of food for you to enjoy while sipping beverages. From delightful boards of cheese, charcuterie and tinned seafood to small and large plates, the food at Dutch Courage is always a culinary adventure.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Global, International, Cocktail Bar

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am

  • Phone number

    (667) 309-7167

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Brian Schmukler

  • Catering

    Please contact us for catered events at info@dutchcouragebar.com

  • Private party facilities

    Please contact us for private events at info@dutchcouragebar.com

  • Neighborhood

    Charles Village

  • Cross street

    23rd Street

  • Parking details

    Meters active until 6pm Mon. - Sat.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • A Cocktail Dinner featuring Baltimore Spirit Co.

    $100.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 14, 2023 only
    Dutch Courage bar staff is teaming up with our friends from Baltimore Spirit Co. Enjoy a 4-course menu by Chef Alec Jacobsen and 4 cocktails paired with each course. Both food and cocktails will be featuring the wonderful spirits of Baltimore Spirit Co.

What 428 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Best Ambiance

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Lively

  • Baltimore

    Best Overall

  • Baltimore

    Best Service

  • Baltimore

    Best Ambiance

  • Baltimore

    Best Value

  • Baltimore

    Innovative

  • Baltimore

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Baltimore

    Lively

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The drinks, food, and wait staff was very helpful and professional. I just didn’t like that there were some tables using their outside voices.
  2. Alisha

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience here! Love the food! The consistency of drinks is always perfect!! Always a go to for celebrations or a couple drinks out!
  3. SophieW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic cocktails paired with a wonderful space and friendly and knowledgeable servers.
  4. EmmaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Such a wonderful place! I recently went there with my best friend and we had a wonderful time!
  5. Curt

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Some of the most innovative and delicious cocktails in Baltimore
  6. Rt66Gal

    Baltimore

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    OK, this is a gin place and I am a vodka girl. Yet after consulting with the bartender (Ben) he introduced my husband and me to some gin drinks based on our preferences (fears). And they were great! Plus the atmosphere was just what we were looking for. Comfortable, retro, easy to talk in, and you can reserve seats at the bar! The food (especially the Toasts) is quite good. Don't expect tons of food choices but what they have is well curated. Probably this is best for a bespoke cocktail and snack. we are definitely coming back!
  7. ChrisH

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This bar was recommended by a friend and I am so glad we went. The drinks were well crafted and great value, especially for the quality of them. The service was also excellent. If I lived in Baltimore I would be there regularly!
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food1service5ambience5
    Drinks and ambiance great! Food was not good and price was high
  9. TonyP

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Terrific place. Just the food is good but portions are small. Staff is terrific and the drinks outstanding. Recommend highly
  10. Numnums

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    A gin bar with an amazing selection and fun gin flights. Interesting food options, but it's the gins, and not the food, that would bring me back.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cool place, cool vibe, delicious cocktails and food! Definite must!
  12. brj17

    Exclusive

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, drinks, and atmosphere. We will come back !
  13. CindyJ

    Baltimore

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Very interesting cocktail menu, service was good, food delicious.
  14. slvv11

    Baltimore

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great cocktails. Good food. Friendly staff. Good ambience.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waiter was amazing. He made our first visit there pleasant and wanting to come again!
  16. AnneB

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Of all the gin joints in all the world, this has got to be one of the better ones. Took my gin-loving brother who was visiting here. His and my husband’s first time. We really appreciated the time the staff/owner took to talk to us about the whole world of gin they have available. Many thanks! Looking forward to returning.
  17. Alisha

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Definitely a hiding gem! Food was really good, well portioned. Drinks were awesome and priced well. Service was good and bartenders were very informative.
  18. CourtJoh

    Baltimore

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    The drink concoctions are amazing, plentiful and the most unique of any restaurant I’ve ever been to. Though the food selections are minimal, everything was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the deviled eggs and Bronzino - so, so good! The only reason for the 4-star rating instead of five is the service was a bit slow. To be fair, it was a pretty busy night for them.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and drinks were amazing as always! Thanks for a great night.
  20. Lauren

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I love the beautiful courtyard. The inside is nice too and I love the sewing base tables, but I haven’t sat inside. I didn’t anticipate the plastic tent would be up outside when I told my friend that it would be open air, but I get that usually February would be winter weather and not in the 70s! Great drinks. I didn’t order food this time.
  21. Jaclyn

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful time as always in my favorite gin bar!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Came for drinks on Valentines Day. Great cocktails and delicious food. Bartenders were happy to detail the menu.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    It’s a nice cocktail bar with interesting food options. We were expecting topaz type items and ordered enough not to leave hungry. Things we tried were pretty good.
  24. VictoriaK

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience all around. Will definitely go back.
  25. CharlieB

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great cocktail menu, awesome service. Highly recommend.
  26. scubaash

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went to Dutch Courage to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Bartender Delsin did not disappoint. Amazing service and wonderful drinks.
  27. Anonymous

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a treat. Every food & drink was wild imaginative and delicious. Knowledgeable & attentive staff. Good ambiance. 10/10
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    All of the drinks were fantastic. Warm, interesting place to have a couple of really nice cocktails.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If there was a Michelin category for Bars with great food, Dutch Courage should be on it! I just love this place.
  30. BES2

    Baltimore

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Can’t say enough good things to do it justice. The cocktail menu is beyond extensive, everything is SO creative and prepared with skill and care. Sitting at the bar was a great view of their offerings and entertaining to watch the staff at work and all of the things they served. The shaking and stirring and garnishing was rhythmic, energetic, collegial, fun… and on fire (literally and figuratively)! We need to go back multiple times so I can work my way through all of the amazing cocktails, and the 400 kinds of gin; and the wide variety of inspired alcohol-free options that will make any designated driver or non-drinker feel included and special. The food was pretty amazing, too. And there’s a cool vibe throughout, with different kinds of spaces for hanging with friends.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great drinks, food and service!
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for anniversary date after a coworker recommended this spot. Best experience we’ve had so far in the city (we’re new to the area). Will definitely be back again.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Unique setting and great ambience and service, super friendly staff, great drink menu, interesting and good food options, outstanding desserts. We really enjoyed this.
  34. John

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dutch Courage never disappoints!
  35. TomF

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Cool atmosphere. Bartenders were phenomenal - very congenial, talented and service oriented. Did only light fare, boards, which were tasty, but can't comment on the entrees. Drinks were great, however. Definitely will go again.
  36. Sara

    Baltimore

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is a gem. Wonderful, albeit small, food menu, and the drinks are great. Service is always friendly and the owners are warm and welcoming. This is a favorite spot. Highly recommend.
  37. JfromOG

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best bar in Baltimore. Maybe my favorite on the whole east coast!
  38. India

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Friendly staff as usual
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Date Spot!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent and creative cocktails - great food and service

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Dutch Courage offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (667) 309-7167.

Dutch Courage is rated 4.9 stars by 428 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Dutch Courage

2229 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218-5777

Additional information

  • Cross street

    23rd Street

  • Neighborhood

    Charles Village

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am

  • Cuisines

    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Global, International, Cocktail Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Meters active until 6pm Mon. - Sat.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Brian Schmukler

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (667) 309-7167

  • Catering

    Please contact us for catered events at info@dutchcouragebar.com

  • Private party facilities

    Please contact us for private events at info@dutchcouragebar.com

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