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Welcome back home to the Olney Ale House, it has been a long journey getting back open since the closure in 2019. Many years have gone by and many world events have been witnessed, but the legacy of the Olney Ale House did not die. We are back to serving the wonderful community of Olney and its neighboring communities once again. We now offer 24 beers to choose from on tap, a wonderful selection of wines with the addition of a superb liquor line up. We will be Serving American pub favorites with a modern twist, to please any one’s palate. So please join us once again for great food great drinks and the company of great friends and family.
Storied 1920s-era haunt now turning out hearty American cooking & a lengthy list of brews.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2000 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD 20832
Phone: (301) 298-2525
Website: http://www.olneyalehouse.com/
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Reviews
Gary Heflin
So glad this place is back open under new ownership! Moved to the area 5 yrs ago and it was always closed.
Went this past weekend and enjoyed it a lot. Cozy atmosphere with a decent bar area and patio area to enjoy. We sat patio due to the wait.
Huge drink menu and lots of delicious food choices. Can’t wait to go back and see how this place flourishes in the future!
… moreWent this past weekend and enjoyed it a lot. Cozy atmosphere with a decent bar area and patio area to enjoy. We sat patio due to the wait.
Huge drink menu and lots of delicious food choices. Can’t wait to go back and see how this place flourishes in the future!
A R
Came on a spontaneous visit while driving by. So glad we stopped in. Super warm and friendly staff, great atmosphere, amazing food, generous portions and very reasonably priced menu. The halloumi had a great flavor mixed with the fig jam, bread perfectly grilled. The brisket was very tender and flavorful, rice was unique and delicious with the orzo mixed in. Will be back soon. Great work to Serkan and the rest of the staff!
… moreAndres M
I’m not sure what the recent reviews complain about! We live in such a fragile world where people get booty hurt about everything! To address some of those negative reviews.
– the chili was 10/10
– the crab cakes weren’t “burnt” they were seared/crisped outside to add that final touch.
– the pizza (Roadhouse pie) was delicious.
– service was amazing, not only did we see our server many times, we had additional people on check on us.
– clean bathrooms.
– I never went to the original Onley Ale, however as a first timer, I found it charming and cozy! I’m sure the old one was very charming, but change is good.
– parking was very easy. We did come on Sunday around 11:45am. When we left closer to 1pm there was still plenty of parking.
… more– the chili was 10/10
– the crab cakes weren’t “burnt” they were seared/crisped outside to add that final touch.
– the pizza (Roadhouse pie) was delicious.
– service was amazing, not only did we see our server many times, we had additional people on check on us.
– clean bathrooms.
– I never went to the original Onley Ale, however as a first timer, I found it charming and cozy! I’m sure the old one was very charming, but change is good.
– parking was very easy. We did come on Sunday around 11:45am. When we left closer to 1pm there was still plenty of parking.
Carl S
Walk through the doors you feel the structural bones of all the past incarnations of the Ale House calling to you. Welcoming you back. Like meeting an old friend after many years. Moving to your table it becomes obvious that everything is new and fresh looking. A “home at last” comfortable feeling sinks in as you sit at the table. I must say now that if you came here for the legendary Ale House beef stew, or chili, or Jose sandwich. Or even O&M bread. You will be disappointed. These are not found on the menu. RIP these old favorites. That said, the new owners did their homework. Building a new menu with items inspired by favorites found in other Olney restaurants. Small plates for appetizers? Burgers? Sandwiches? Crab cakes? Pizza? Even mussels! It’s all here in one place. An impressive list of draft beer as well. Friendly and attentive staff round out a wonderful experience.
… moreSteviejr
Great reopening, but the prices have increased but the quality of the food has increased subsequently. Had the burger and it was delicious alongside the brisket which was also really good. The crab dip was also incredibly good.
… moreNatasha Binti
Sorry all, food was too delicious I forgot to take a picture. I tried the wild burger and it was delicious. All burgers come with their aioli sauce, tangy and zesty. Their fried calamari is very fresh and soft. One bite just melts in your mouth. Their Alehouse prime steak and cheese IS the best steak and cheese. Something about their hot pepper sauce they add in the sandwich makes the sub taste so much better. It’s meaty, soft and juicy. Not a single bite was wasted. The service there is amazing, everyone is so friendly, very helpful and they’re very quick. I suggest you try this place and order the steak and cheese!!
… moreNancy Arthur
Went to the reopening of the Olney ale house, and it was very pleasant. They have a new enclosed outdoor patio with heaters to extend their space. The food is very good. We ordered a burger, the Reuben, the crabcake, a flatbread pizza, and the kids had chicken nuggets and fries, which came out very quickly. Keep up the good work!
… moreWG Jr.
We’ve been in the Olney area for a few years now and have been eagerly waiting for the return of the Olney Ale House. It’s been under construction since we got here but from the conversations we’ve had about it, it was a great local spot. So, naturally, when we heard it was reopening after a devastating fire we had to make our way there but wanted to give it a few weeks to settle and for any new kinks to be ironed out.
We went tonight and the place was packed. We were told it would be 30-45 min wait for a table of two so we grabbed a drink at the bar while we waited. Pretty decent selection of beer, some interesting craft cocktails, and both red and white wines
We got seated in less time than expected and started with the pig candy (pork belly burnt ends) as an appetizer. Sweet, savory, smokey, sticky. The pickled red onions and jalapeños added a nice refreshing pop. I had a burger and the wife got a cheesesteak.
Hands down the best burger and cheesesteak in Olney!
Since we were already cheating with our dinner choices we decided to go ahead and get dessert too. Bread pudding (à la mode) and Cheesecake. Two very fine desserts. My wife mentioned wishing that the cheesecake was chilled, other than that, no complaints about the meal at all!
Our server, Clarice, was great! 4 out of 5 stars for service is not a knock on her but rather that she needed a bit more help covering the large section. She made her rounds and was always super pleasant and cheerful.
Will absolutely return and, more importantly, recommend the Olney Ale House to anyone looking for some solid eats.
… moreWe went tonight and the place was packed. We were told it would be 30-45 min wait for a table of two so we grabbed a drink at the bar while we waited. Pretty decent selection of beer, some interesting craft cocktails, and both red and white wines
We got seated in less time than expected and started with the pig candy (pork belly burnt ends) as an appetizer. Sweet, savory, smokey, sticky. The pickled red onions and jalapeños added a nice refreshing pop. I had a burger and the wife got a cheesesteak.
Hands down the best burger and cheesesteak in Olney!
Since we were already cheating with our dinner choices we decided to go ahead and get dessert too. Bread pudding (à la mode) and Cheesecake. Two very fine desserts. My wife mentioned wishing that the cheesecake was chilled, other than that, no complaints about the meal at all!
Our server, Clarice, was great! 4 out of 5 stars for service is not a knock on her but rather that she needed a bit more help covering the large section. She made her rounds and was always super pleasant and cheerful.
Will absolutely return and, more importantly, recommend the Olney Ale House to anyone looking for some solid eats.
gene carl feldman
they are back and they are WONDERFUL. after six long years of waiting, our favorite restaurant is back. the new owners have done a wonderful job restoring and updating it while preserving the spirit of the original. from the moment we walked in yesterday, the first day they were officially open, we felt right at home and welcomed like old friends. the menu looked great and the food was fantastic. it is going to take some time and many visits to work our way through the all the options on the new menu but the ‘wild burger’ was absolutely perfect and the bread pudding for dessert brought back memories of the one that the old ale house was famous for. welcome back and our most sincere thanks to kantar brothers for giving such an important part of our community a new lease on life.
… moreKat
If you’re looking for the old ale house it’s gone. The menu is completely different, hopefully they actually fulfill their promise to expand on it and bring back classics.
The good? The fish and chips portion is large, and the staff were nice. It’s the original building. The water didn’t taste like tap water so they’re probably using a filter.
The bad? Everything else. It honestly fell flat on it’s face. Looking at the menu, there was nothing in particular that stood out. It’s a pretty standard menu. There wasn’t vegetables offered with anything, just orzo and rice, or fries. They do give you bread, but they somehow managed to make it bland. The soup of the day was Maryland crab soup, and had a few teeny tiny slivers of crab in the bowl, so I guess it technically qualifies as “crab” soup. It tasted like a vegetable soup, I wouldn’t be surprised if this was just their vegetable soup with some crab slivers put in for when they feel like calling it crab soup.
The fish and chips, looked good, and was ok, nothing special, the batter was crispy at least. Consider adding salt and malt vinegar to the assortment of sauces on the plate.
The turkey sandwich barely had any turkey.
I was told the chili was average.
Would I come back here? Not in the near future. There is nothing special about this place anymore, and it lost the charm it once had. Maybe if they rework the menu, bring back some classics, and try to introduce other sides, I might give them a second chance, but for now it is just a huge letdown.
… moreThe good? The fish and chips portion is large, and the staff were nice. It’s the original building. The water didn’t taste like tap water so they’re probably using a filter.
The bad? Everything else. It honestly fell flat on it’s face. Looking at the menu, there was nothing in particular that stood out. It’s a pretty standard menu. There wasn’t vegetables offered with anything, just orzo and rice, or fries. They do give you bread, but they somehow managed to make it bland. The soup of the day was Maryland crab soup, and had a few teeny tiny slivers of crab in the bowl, so I guess it technically qualifies as “crab” soup. It tasted like a vegetable soup, I wouldn’t be surprised if this was just their vegetable soup with some crab slivers put in for when they feel like calling it crab soup.
The fish and chips, looked good, and was ok, nothing special, the batter was crispy at least. Consider adding salt and malt vinegar to the assortment of sauces on the plate.
The turkey sandwich barely had any turkey.
I was told the chili was average.
Would I come back here? Not in the near future. There is nothing special about this place anymore, and it lost the charm it once had. Maybe if they rework the menu, bring back some classics, and try to introduce other sides, I might give them a second chance, but for now it is just a huge letdown.