Davis Pub (Annapolis, Maryland U.S.A.)

Davis Pub 400 Chester Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland U.S.A.   www.davispub.com  This pub is located in the Eastport area of Annapolis and is truly  neighbourhood pub.  Built in the 1920's by longtime resident George Davis, it was originally a general store.  In the 1940 it was turned in to the Davis Tavern. It is a small cozy bar with lots of atmosphere to it! As you enter the sit-up bar is there and seats 12 people.  There is a side walk patio to the side.  The pub is right across the street from the waterfront and all of the boats.  For lunch, 2 people in my dinning party and I had the daily special which was fish tacos and they had big pieces of fish and were very good. One of the people in my dinning party had the Ruben sandwich and said it was really good.  There are 8 different local types of beer on tap.  Wine and mixed drinks too!  They have 7 TV'S and if the Baltimore Orioles MLB and the Washington Nationals MLB are playing at the same time they will be on TV but on opposite sides of the bar! What a great pub!! Loved it here and can't wait to come back to it again!! You have to try this place out as I know you will love it too!

Sandlot (Baltimore, Maryland U.S.A.)

Sandlot 1000 Willis Street, Baltimore, Maryland U.S.A.    www.sandlotbaltimore.com
This place is quite different from most bars.  It is completely out side, so I don't know if this is a temporary thing or permanent.  I kinda think it is temporary.  It is on the waterfront at the far end of a pay parking lot.  When you enter you go through/ under shipping containers.  It is all on the sand except for where the bar area is.  They have sun shades through out and umbrellas by the water with bar service at your umbrella.  They do not accept cash, cards only (they say for safety). Adults must wear wrist bands to get drinks that prove your id has been checked. No smoking or vaping is allowed.  As for food, they have dogs, burgers, crab and 1/2 and whole rotisserie chicken and Blue catfish. It was neat sitting out by the water watching the ships and boats pass by.  This place is large so there is lots of room.  If you stay down town, it is kind of hard to walk to due to all the construction in the area.  They have an old Airstream trailer that has part of the side cut out and is another bar. All and all kind of neat.

Italian Disco (Baltimore,Maryland U.S.A.)

Italian Disco 4646-1006 Fleet Street, Baltimore,Maryland U.S.A.    www.theitaliandisco.com   The Italian Disco features a long granite bar that seats 18 people on high round seat bar tools. The bar side wall is all brick and the other side of the room has a long bench that seats 12 or so people with tables and chairs facing the bench. They also have 3 booths for 4 people.  The have the classic disco ball spinning and the light reflections twirling around the room.  2 ?flat screen TV's.  They have 36 different types of beer and cider on tap, along with a decent wine selection.  Of course they have the usual mixed drinks.  We Sat  the bar and the bartender were very friendly and provided great service.  As for the food, they have hand made pizza and calzone, salads, sandwiches, subs, pasta etc. We were there on a Friday evening and it was kind of loud, with a DJ playing 70's and 80's music.

Boatyard Bar & Grill (Annapolis, Maryland, U.S.A.)

Boatyard Bar & Grill 400-4th Street, Annapolis, Maryland, U.S.A.   www.boatyardbarandgrill.com  It is across the water from the main downtown area. The best part is to the right when you enter, it is covered with boating memorabilia/ pictures.  they have a great bar that seats 18 people and was always busy when we were there.  In the back there is a smaller sit-up bar that seats 6 people. They have 8 different types of beer on tap as well a wine and mixed drinks. They have a huge menu and tons of seafood dishes, also pizza and sandwiches.  For lunch I had one of the daily special sandwiches which was a large piece of Mahi fish, it was very good!  My dinning partner had the Fish Tacos, which was a huge portion and came with guacamole and beans.  She said they were really good!  The area to the left as you enter is big and has lots of tables, I liked the area to the right much better and was much cozier with a better atmosphere. There are 3 TV's in this side. There is also a nice little gift shop.  In front there is parking lot and if you are lucky to get a spot, take it as finding parking on the street can be challenging.  You may have to walk  bit.

Middleton Tavern (Annapolis, Maryland, U.S.A.)

Middleton Tavern  2 Market Space, Annapolis, Maryland, U.S.A. www.middletontavern.com  This is  very cool, beautiful, historic and amazing bar!!

The following history is from the Middleton's own web site: "Middleton Tavern was host to a galaxy of the nation's most revered leaders during the period following the American Revolution. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin were numbered among its prominent patrons.  The Tavern was frequented by members of the Continental Congress meeting in the State House on such historic occasions as the resignation of General Washington's commission, December 23, 1783, the ratification of the Treaty of Paris ending the Revolutionary War in January 1784, and the Annapolis Convention which laid the groundwork for the Federal Constitution Convention held the following year in Philadelphia. The building was probably occupied as early as 1740. In 1750, Elizabeth Bennett sold the property to Horatio Middleton who operated the building as an "Inn for Seafaring Men." The nautical oriented Middleton also owned a ferry that linked Annapolis to the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay.The Tavern was an all important stopping place for early travelers using the ferries to cross the Bay, including George Washington; Tench Tilghman, on the way to Philadelphia with the message of Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown; and Thomas Jefferson, whose records note that in 1783 he gave Samuel Middleton passage money to Rock Hall on the Eastern Shore. In those days, Middleton's was much more than a tavern; it has been described as one of the early showplaces of Annapolis, with its gardens spreading form Prince George Street to the water's edge. During the Revolution, the Tavern was operated by George Mann, but when the war ended, Samuel Middleton's son Gilbert, operated the business until the 1780's. The next owner was John Randall, a distinguished Revolutionary logistics officer who, prior to the war, was a builder and a partner to the renowned architect William Buckland, designer of Annapolis' Hammond-Harwood House. Jerry Hardesty, the current owner of Middleton Tavern, bought the restaurant in 1968 from Cleo and Mary Apostol who had operated the Mandris Restaurant on the corner for thirty-five years. Hardesty restored the building inside and out and was responsible for changing the name back to the original Middleton Tavern."

We were here in early September 2018 and loved our visit! It has a great sit-up bar that curves around and seats 13 or 14.  It is beautiful in here, lots of wood and class.  8 different beer on tap.  Wine andmixed drinks too!  We started of with a couple of appetizers, the Crab Balls, were good, then we had the 1/4 pound of Steamed Shrimp, they were a bit spicy as they use Old Bay spice and they too were very good.  For our dinner we shared the Fettuccine Alfredo Parmigiano-Regghiano and is was very good!! We really enjoyed this tavern! Can't wait to come back again!!  Another must do place in Annapolis!  Just love the history this place has!!

Almost Heaven Pub and Grill (Harper Ferry, West Virginia, U.S.A.)

Almost Heaven Pub and Grill Harper    177 Potomac Street, Ferry, West Virginia, U.S.A.  Located up the street from from the historic John Brown's Fort in  Harper Ferry, is this small 2 story bar.   It has a narrow spiral stair case to get to the 2nd floor.  The main floor was not open when we were there.  It is kind of bland in here not much of an atmosphere.  Outside on the 2nd floor is a balcony patio on the front and side that has 10 plastic tables with umbrellas.The 2nd floor has 10 inch plank floor.  There is no sit-up bar, or if there is one it seats 3 and looks right at the kitchen.  We did not eat here but another couple there had the fish and chips and said they were good.  It was 90F so it was cooler inside than out side.  Not much exciting or drawing you to come here, looks better outside then inside.

Springhouse Tavern (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.)

Springhouse Tavern 89 Steinwehr Avenue, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.  Located in the basement of the famous Dobbin House.  The Dobbin House is the oldest building in Gettysburg and was built by Reverend Dobbin in 1776.  The Dobbin House is believed to be to have been the first station of the Underground Railroad north of the Mason Dixon Line.  The Slaves Hideaway is still intact and open for viewing.  During the battle of Gettysburg, the Dobbin House served as a field hospital for both Union and Confederate casualties, even though it was with in the range of guns of armies and was frequently struck by shellfire.
The bar has no windows as it is downstairs and is a very cool place.  The sit-up bar seats 10 people.  The walls are all stone and mortar.  4 local beer on tap, as well they have wine and mixed drinks. They have 4 booths with pew like high backs on them.  There are quite a few tables for four and close together. There are 2 fireplaces.  They weren't in use as it was 90F out side.   All the tables have i inch thick, 8 inch high wax candles that are lit.  All the staff is dressed in period costumes.  The staff was very friendly!  We loved it here and if you  are ever in  Gettysburg or any where near you have to try this place out.  The food must be good as every one in here and the place was packed was eating.  On the menu they have"Porridge of the day" There is all of the usual pub fare too.  If you are looking for a very cool, interesting, historic pub this is a must see and try!!

McGarvery's Saloon & Oyster Bar (Annapolis, Maryland, U.S.A.)

McGarvery's Saloon & Oyster Bar E Market space, Annapolis, Maryland, U.S.A.   Another famous local bar that has been around since 1975, but was bought by new owners a few years back.  The main part is the original and is long and narrow with the beautiful 18 person sit-up bar facing one wall. Along the other wall is a long bench with tables for 2 that can easily seat up to 12 people.  Happy hour is 2 pm to 6 pm Weekdays with $1.00 oysters, $5 wine, beer and mixed drinks and $8 signature appys  (Great happy hour here).  Down to the back and to the left is the new area and it too has a beautiful bar along with a tree growing in side.  Different feel here but nice too. For eats we had the Crab Dip, you gotta try it as it is big and very good indeed!!  They too have had their share of famous people frequent here.  |Very close to the waterfront and shopping, cant miss!!  I loved it here and will be back some day!!

Galway Bay Irish Whiskey Bar & Restaurant (Annapolis, Maryland, U.S.A.)

Galway Bay Irish Whiskey Bar & Restaurant 63 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland, U.S.A.  Opened in 1998 by two Irish guys.  Huge selection of various whiskeys.  Many of the ingredients used in their cooking come directly from Ireland, as does the milled flour for their home made bread.  8 different types of beer on tap and all are from small breweries.   It has a beautiful sit-up bar in front and a nice curved one in the back room area.  For lunch the three of us had their signature "Dexter Burger"  Irish Dexter beer, pasture raised locally in Westminster Maryland.  Lean that is cooked medium (Chef's "No exceptions"), shredded lettuce, Spanish onion, signature sauce, toasted Brioche bun and fries.  What an amazingly great burger, about an inch and half thick meat patty, it was  cooked medium maybe even a little less.....  The fries were great too!   I love the brick walls and the dark wood.  This place had a great feel and vibe to it! Great place, many US Presidents have eaten here as well!!  I will be back here for sure!!!