Severna Park Tap House

went back in  june and had a much better experience. sat in the bar and tasted a few beers and wings then went out back in the outside area for burgers, a cigar,  and a couple more beers. service was excellent, burgers tasty, and the entire experience significantly more pleasurable than the first visit.

Definitely a favorite!

One of the best Craft Beer selections in the area ... Currently 28 Taps, plus more selections in bottles & cans.  Chris is always bringing in a rotation of quality draft selections.  You are guaranteed to find something you'll love no matter your preference.

They have the BEST Rockfish Tacos I've ever had by far ... also their Burgers,Chicken Quesadilla and Wings (Try the Honey Old Bay!) are fantastic.  Different specials/discounts every night.

Five TVs inside and one on the patio to catch all the local sports action.  Two pool tables (inside) and Horseshoes & Corn Hole outside on the patio.  Their outside seating is fantastic and the only bar in the area with such a great place to relax and have some good food & great beer with friends!

Check out their new website for menu and current up-to-date Draft Beer selections:
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Went here today, looking for a decent meal and good beer.

No complaints about the beer!  I like IPA and had 3 different ones on tap -- very nice!

I got there about 8:30 on a Saturday night. The band was getting set up and there was a bit of a crowd -- transitioning from the late dinner and early band crowds. I sat at the bar, and there were 3 guys working the bar. Took a while to get noticed...actually, had to flag one of the bartenders down. So, ordered a beer and then, after another wait for notice, got to order dinner.

I ordered the bacon-wrapped shrimp appetizer and the Black and Bleu Burger (medium). For the burger, I didn't want fries and asked about veggies -- went with the sauteed green beans.

The shrimp came at the same time as the burger -- 20 minutes or so after ordering.

The shrimp appetizer came dressed with BBQ sauce, and a small cup of Dijon mustard. 6 shrimp for $11 --- meh. There was more than enough BBQ sauce -- so, not sure why they bothered with the mustard.

I would have preferred a good bit less BBQ sauce, but it was tasty enough. (I was REALLY HUNGRY tonight). Didn't bother with the mustard.

The Black and Bleu Burger ($12)  that I ordered medium, came medium well. But, not overly dry, so I'll give it a pass. However, hard to believe that it started as the advertized 1/2 lb. I'm thinking 6oz max.  The sauteed green beans were well enough cooked -- but, they must have been sauteed in at least 1/4 cup of olive oli, and at least a tablespoon of out-of-the-jar minced garlic. So, that would equate to easily 4 cloves, or more, of garlic for a single serving of green beans. For all that, the beans didn't taste especially garlicy, So, I'm thinking that the garlic was thrown in near the end.

Now then, this place has the feel of a "locals" bar -- without crossing over to being a dive. Kudos for the high aspirations on the menu -- just need to "refine" the approach a bit.

I'll go back and try the steak on steak night to see how that goes. Almost ordered it tonight --but $17 for steak (12 oz NY strip or 14 oz Ribeye are the options) at a bar was more than I was willing to pay. I found it interesting that there was no chicken entree other than a sandwich.

So, ratings:
Service -- Just OK. The one bartender with the goatee was the best
Food -- For "bar food" -- better than average
Beer Selection - A+
Value for the dollars -- not the best, not the worst.
Will I give 'em another chance -- yes