At the Guinness Open Gate Brewery, we’re serving serving classics like our 1817 Burger, wings, and flatbreads, while combining over 260 years of Irish brewing experience with American beer creativity. Our Baltimore site features an experimental brewery, taproom, brand store, food truck and beer garden along with guided and self-guided tours.
Come, let us pour you a pint, serve you some food and tell you our stories.
Huge modern complex with a taproom, biergarten & restaurant, plus guided tours & a brand store.
Madison McCanna
Such a fun place to visit! They were serving brunch when we came and it was yummy. We got the Bavarian pretzel to start, which was delish, esp the mustard cream. And then to eat we got the burger, Nashville hot chicken & waffle, salmon salad, black bean burger, and chicken Caesar salad. I wouldn’t say the food is anything particularly special, but it was enjoyable! The beer was delish, obvi!! And highly recommend the house-made brownie sundae! Ended by raiding the gift shop, ofc! Def worth the visit!
… moreMark Rudd
This is a very nice brewery, lots of space indoors and outside. Nice selection on beer, various styles. Service was very good. The beer was well above average. I didn’t eat, food looks and sounds amazing. The one drawback is the price, very expensive. I had one 4 beer flight and two 8oz pours and my bill was over $38.15 without the tip. Worth stopping in for sure, just know going in that it’s going to cost you.
… moreNicole Newell
I went for the Saint Patrick’s Day festivities and it was wonderfully set up. The food was excellent the staff was friendly and attentive, of course the drinks were great. My only minor complaint was that they were not also offering tours. It was my first visit and I would have loved being able to schedule a tour during my visit as well. I guess I will just have to go back sometime.
… moreJim Secker
While visiting friends in Maryland, we had dinner at the Guinness Open Gate Brewery on a very cold Friday night. This is an epic brewery and I was very impressed as soon as I arrived. I had the 1817 Heritage Burger with a side salad and it was outstanding. I also tried a few beers. This is a must visit brewery if you are in Maryland.
… moreNANCY T
Great facility with many options! Indoor or outdoor seating; comfy barstool at the large rectangular bar or chair at a table; high table or regular height; picnic table or cozy patio around a fire pit. You choose and this isn’t even all the options available…
The menu offers a good selection of various cultural- and American-style foods as appetizers, entrees, etc. The beer is really excellent — staff was happy to guide you to your best personal taste in beers and let you sample to see what appeals most.
There is a gift shop with cool momentos and select your own four-pack, or fill a growler or large can with your favorite. Tours are also available. Our food was tasty and arrived quickly after our order was placed.
… moreTravis Cole
An excellent place even if you aren’t a Guinness fan (though I doubt you’ll leave without being one). Took a tour rooted in history that also touched on the brewing process. Our tour guide was awesome & a sheer delight! The food is delicious though very hearty so don’t be afraid to have a few drinks from the tap beforehand as the food will definitely sober you up.
… moreJean Wolke
Guinness Open Gate Baltimore is Disney World for beer drinkers! We visited last year for the first time and couldn’t wait to visit again. This trip was planned specifically to take the History Tour & tasting. Pip was a fantastic tour guide! They made it informative & entertaining. The entire experience was everything we hoped for & more. The variety of beer & food is wonderful. Get the Smith Island Cake. Seriously, Best. Cake. Ever.
… moreDavid You
We had an amazing experience at Guinness Open Gate Brewery. The bartender was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the visit even better. We were able to join a brewery tour, and the beer explanations were clear, detailed, and easy to understand—even for casual drinkers. It was a fun, informative, and memorable visit. Highly recommended!
… moreJeffrey Pearce
We love going to Guinness’ Open Gate Brewery in Halethorpe, MD every chance we get. We participated in the Hidden Harp Pub experience during their Oktoberfest event and thoroughly enjoyed it. Rachel was a fantastic hostess; she gave an excellent presentation! We look forward to going to the Hidden Harp again! You do need tickets for that so look it up on Open Gate’s website. Slainte!
… moreAnastasia
This place is one of my favorite places in the greater Baltimore area. The brewery is huge, with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Whether you’re sitting at the bar for a pint and a snack or sitting down at a table for a meal, you’ll have a great time. The interior is your classic industrial brewery with a bunch of fun Guinness signs and memorabilia. It seemed like there were tons of staff working so our food and drinks arrived quickly. If you sit inside in the taproom they have $40 for 4 sliders and 4 pints of Guinness Draught which is a great deal if you’re visiting with a couple friends! It’s conveniently located right off of Route 1, it sits by itself but it’s easy enough to hop right onto the highway and head into the city or over to another town. They seem to have a variety of fun events throughout the year whether it’s trivia night, football Sunday, Oktoberfest, etc, you name it. They also have several different brewery tours that run most days of the week. Definitely worth a visit!
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