The Taproom at Guinness Open Gate Brewery

Name: The Taproom at Guinness Open Gate Brewery
Address: 5001 Washington Blvd, Halethorpe, MD, United States, 21227
Telephone: (443) 575-6893
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (1228)

$31 to $50

Gastro Pub

5001 Washington Blvd, Halethorpe, MD 21227

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

Great for craft beers
Good for groups
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Welcome to the Guinness Open Gate Brewery where we’re combining over 260 years of Irish brewing experience with American beer creativity. Our site features an experimental brewery, taproom, brand store, food truck and beer garden along with guided tours.

Come, let us pour you a pint, serve you some food and tell you, our stories. All ordering within the taproom is completed through QR codes, with our team on hand to assist in creating a great experience for you.

If you are interested in booking a private event for a large party, please reach out to our Catering Sales Managers via email at events@guinnessbrewerybaltimore.com. For more information, please see our FAQS listed on our website: www.guinnessbrewerybaltimore.com.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, American, Burgers
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(443) 575-6893
Website
http://www.guinnessbrewerybaltimore.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Brian Stewart
Private party facilities
For Private Events Inquiry please contact our Catering Sales Managers via email at events@guinnessbrewerybaltimore.com . For more information, please see our FAQS listed on our website: www.guinnessbrewerybaltimore.com.

Location
5001 Washington Blvd, Halethorpe, MD 21227
Neighborhood
Elkridge
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Gender Neutral Restroom, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

What 1,228 people are saying

The Taproom at Guinness Open Gate Brewery reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Baltimore Suburbs
Good for groups
Baltimore Suburbs
Hot spot
Baltimore Suburbs
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Taproom at Guinness Open Gate Brewery offers a dynamic experience with a "great beer" selection and "delicious food." The venue is "fun" with a welcoming environment, especially outdoors with fire pits. Service can vary, with some patrons noting slower response times. The ordering system via QR codes is convenient, but some diners prefer more personal interaction. The ambiance is vibrant, though it can get "very loud" during events like Trivia Night. Despite some inconsistencies in food quality and service, the brewery remains a "regional gem" for beer enthusiasts.

1,228 Reviews

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Mary
Baltimore / Maryland1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated my husband‘s 70th birthday here. His request! I love that there’s a quiz to determine what kind of beer you would like best. Also had one of the best burgers I’ve eaten in a long time! The only suggestion – when placing your online order from your table, specify if you want something as an appetizer. Our gigantic Bavarian pretzel arrived with our meal. Hy-Vee recommended, indefinitely will return.
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James VIP
New York City15 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Nice and easy self order process. Very interesting drink selection
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L
Baltimore / Maryland2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, relaxed atmosphere, even better beer.
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Laura VIP
Baltimore / Maryland8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Such a fun venue - amazing choice of specialty beers!
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Larry
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The only thing lacking was EV charging facilities.
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David
Greater Boston4 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
A definite ... meh. Their draw is the distillery and if all you want is great beer, this is the place to go. But the food is just OK, the ambiance is hard wood, concrete and steel, and they encourage you to use QR codes to order because they don't have enough servers when it gets busy. I'm glad I went, and I love the beer, but probably will not go back. Probably better when it is hot and sunny and you can drink cold beer and nibble on food outside.
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Holly
Baltimore / Maryland7 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Walking in, the environment was welcoming. There are fire pits outside and it's a great place to have a drink and be with friends. Inside the restaurant, it became disappointing. Ordering food through ToastTab is convenient. However, no one would came to the table with regularity to communicate about delays or if we needed a to go box. The beef stew was disappointing. Oysters were overpriced for the quality and wait. The beef was delightful.
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Susan
Baltimore / Maryland1 review
3.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food and beers were excellent for our group of seven people, but service was lacking. The waitstaff was friendly, but you are expected to order on your phone with the waitstaff just checking in a couple of times. Runners bring out the food. It was difficult to find someone to ask questions about ingredients for food allergies. We were in a section right in front of the bathrooms and just down from the gift shop. Not the atmosphere I was looking for for our Father’s Day celebration. As I was adding in my tip, I wondered how they could expect regular tip rates when I had to gather everyone’s orders to enter them into my phone. I tipped 20%, which meant a $50 tip for very little attention from the waitstaff.
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John
Baltimore / Maryland4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food, good beer, great service. The Irish stew was enjoyed by two in our party another had the crab cake. None we're disappointed.
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Samuel VIP
Scranton / Poconos8 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The property is great. Tour and gift shop are a worthwhile experience. About a year ago, when I first visited the property, the food was phenomenal. We shared appetizers including the pretzel and the charcuterie board. In returning to the taproom a year later, the food quality and value has plummeted. The charcuterie board was significantly smaller, but more expensive. It used to come with a full sized pretzel, but now came with 6 small flavorless pretzel crisps. The soft pretzel itself tasted stale and was hard. On the plus side, the beer selection was good and the sliders were good. Very disappointed in the food quality as I have raved to friends about the food over the past year. I will not be doing that anymore.
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FAQs

The Taproom at Guinness Open Gate Brewery is rated 4.5 stars by 1228 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Google Map for The Taproom at Guinness Open Gate Brewery

5001 Washington Blvd, Halethorpe, MD 21227

Additional information

Neighborhood
Elkridge
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, American, Burgers
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Brian Stewart
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Gender Neutral Restroom, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.guinnessbrewerybaltimore.com/
Phone number
(443) 575-6893
Private party facilities
For Private Events Inquiry please contact our Catering Sales Managers via email at events@guinnessbrewerybaltimore.com . For more information, please see our FAQS listed on our website: www.guinnessbrewerybaltimore.com.

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