Hopheads Alehouse

Margi and i stopped here on a Saturday afternoon to look at the Orioles game and have a couple microbrews. i'm not sure what some of the other reviewers were looking for but i found it to be a little bit of a dive but that is meant as a compliment. no chain setup, a cozy little bar with some character. i wasnt there to seek out haute cuisine, i was there to watch the game, drink a couple of microbrews, and eat some pub grub. check check check on all three. we shared nachos with chili and i liked the cheese covering and hiding the nachos below. Margi got buffalo chicken wrap and had one word for it, delicious. i had the blackened chicken sandwich, which was just OK. the blackening seasoning was a little off, but i am nit picking. the OC fries, two thumbs up.

I've read other reviews and come to he conclusion that those who didn't like hop heads, were looking for something other than a great selection of beers and knowledgable staff. I found it to be a refreshing change from the same overdone chains and trendy wannabes. A comfortable place, with a great selection of food as well. What's not to love? If you are looking for a trendy crowd, or some sort if hip decor, you should go somewhere else

Groupon Purchase, fyi.

First thought as I gazed upon this place?

Is this a strip joint? Why are there no windows? If there are chicks dancing on poles or giving out lap dances, we're leaving.

Turns out, it's just a crappy, horribly designed 'restaurant/bar'.

The inside is just as bad. Poor layout, cheap furniture. Think tall round patio tables, rickety chairs, all squeezed together with pillars obstructing your view of the TVs in the bar area. I will say, there's one giant TV against the back wall. That was nice, although they probably should have invested the multiple grands into decor and better everything else.

Start of rant ***For those of you that think decor doesn't matter: I don't know how many people pass this place and say "Wow, that place looks great! Let's go there!" Just because you're located off of Route 40 doesn't mean you have to look like a truck stop. You should be attracting customers with your initial appearance. And then keep them coming back due to the quality of the service/food- no matter how casual it is)*** End of rant.

The service was slow. 2 people working the bar/serving. Took about 25 minutes for someone to ask for our drinks. Another 15 to get them. 30+ to finally order our food. 30+ to get our check. Needless to say, we missed our movie.

Throughout that waiting, we were overlooked, ignored, impatiently scolded ("WAIT"), and dismissed. I was infuriated. I got out of my seat, tracked the rude guy down, told him I wanted an order of drinks and that we've been waiting too long for someone to ask. It was quite clear that I was pissed off and didn't like being dissed, especially when I'm paying for it. The guy was in tune to my fury, but never apologized. Only acted nonchalant and carried on with his lack of tact.

Hell hath no fury like an angered redheaded woman. That's what I always say...

Anyways, this place is a POS.

Bad service, sub par food, lacking decor, and an overall trashy and uninviting atmosphere.

Won't be back here again!