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 (1222)

$31 to $50

Gastro Pub

5001 Washington Blvd, Halethorpe, MD 21227

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2 people

Jun 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Lively
Great for craft beers

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 1,222 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Baltimore / Maryland
Good for groups
Baltimore Suburbs
Good for groups
Baltimore Suburbs
Great for outdoor dining
Baltimore Suburbs
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Taproom at Guinness Open Gate Brewery offers a vibrant experience with "great food and timely service." Known for its delicious bar food and extensive beer selection, including unique "beermosas," this venue is a "regional gem." While some found the food pricey, the atmosphere is "fun" and engaging.

1,222 Reviews

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Holly
Baltimore / Maryland7 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
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 2 days ago
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 3 days ago
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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Sara VIP
Baltimore / Maryland51 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and timely service. Be sure to make a reservation for inside! High chairs are available for kids.
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Carl VIP
Washington, D.C. Area16 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We totally enjoyed the tap room. We had been there before and liked it, which is why we came back. We were seated right on time, the service was exceptional and the food is very good. Guinness beer was exactly as expected, but what surprised us is how good the beermosas were. I wouldn’t come here on St Patrick’s Day or Father’s Day because I’m sure it’s packed, but this is a regional gem.
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Chelena
Baltimore / Maryland1 review
3.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We had a good time & the service was great, but the food was way overpriced for the quality. I could tell most of it was premade then reheated. Bread & pretzel were soooo dry. Mashed potatoes were hard & clumpy. Asparagus was over cooked & leathery. Really wasn’t impressed.
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Evie
Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The Guinness was amazing! Food was good, especially the old bay and hot wings. The charcuterie board was pricey for what you get. Scotch eggs were absolutely delicious. Overall the food is kind of pricey for bar food. Staff were very nice and helpful with questions. Atmosphere was A+.
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Susan
Baltimore / Maryland16 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
What fun to try different Guinness brands and the bar food was delicious. We got the meat plate, vegetable plate, pretzel, and dessert. The atmosphere is straight bar - fun, but not fancy. You place your own orders via your phone and you can also go to the bar for samples. Did I mention there is a gift store!?!?!
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thomas
South Carolina19 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Beer and food. Service was slow. Somewhat loud
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FAQs

The Taproom at Guinness Open Gate Brewery is rated 4.5 stars by 1222 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

Jun 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 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.

The Taproom at Guinness Open Gate Brewery

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