Ale Mary's

 

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Pascal P.

Baltimore, MD

I really like this bar. There's outdoor seating during the spring, which makes it a very pleasant place to hang out during the evening. The food is tasty, and they have an interesting selection of rather nice beers on tap. The decorations give it a unique look as well.

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Mindy B.

Baltimore, MD

Some may be put off by the underlying religious blasphemy of the place, but it should be taken in stride really. The owner, Mary, is a local and has done right by her hometown with this bar. You'll find the beer menu displayed in a hymnal display board on the wall. They also have/had fireballs in the wells by the door and chalices that you can use for your beer. It's an interesting twist to the bars in its rank that all look the same.

The beers are GREAT, both their own and the selection they have on tap and in bottles. They focus mostly on Belgians and heavy beers, but they have Mary's pale ale which will suit those not up for the other styles they have.

Now the food. All I can say is WOW. The ruben dip is fantastic (think a ruben sandwich as a bread bowl dip). Instead of fries they serve tater tots.  Their crab cake sandwich is good too as are their wings (grilled and large). The thankful turkey sandwich is good too- everything that is good about Turkey day rolled into a sandwich.  Some of the food items give homage to the place they used to work- Degroens- before it shut down and Theo moved back to Germany (now that bar was the best). The furniture is from the old Degroens too.

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JO' G.

Baltimore, MD

Everyone's already mentioned the wish-I-had-worn-cargo-pants tots selection, the super cool krispy kream pudding and the friendly, unpretentious atmosphere. What else to add? Well...

If you have extra room after all that (and presumably some ale), be sure to make some space for the cream of crab soup. A family recipe, the soup's crazy stuffed with crabmeat...add some tots and it's the perfect meal for a blustery cold day.

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Karen S.

Baltimore, MD

By far my favorite bar in Baltimore.  Tom and Mary will make you feel at home from start to finish.  Happy Hour specials are awesome, check out a sports game on one of the two flat screens behind the bar, sit outside to enjoy your beverages on a warm day or just relax inside and take in all the 'holy' acoutrements that make Ale Mary's so much fun.  With Mary in the kitchen new signatures dishes will make the unique menu that much more enticing.

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Jessica B.

Baltimore, MD

Ale Mary' is a great place to get different beers and eat some tots

the dessert - krispy kream pudding is excellent

when it gets crowded they still are attentive

it does lack some consistency with the food but other than that it has a great atmosphere and selection of beer

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Kelly B.

MD

Love it. Love it. Love it.

Lots of great beers to choose from, and while you're there,  you can even ask Jesus to forgive you of your sins (be sure to check out the pink or white Jesus statues on the bar - but don't steal - Jesus is watching).

Be sure to try to the Cheesey Tots followed by the Krispy Kreme bread pudding. They're sinfully delicious. During the week, they also have nice dinner specials - you can get a juicy steak, baked potato and cold beer for around $10.

This place has no pretense. It's just cool.

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Mike M.

Baltimore, MD

The Best Neighborhood bar in Fells Point!!!  It's a throwback to what used to be a Baltimore institution, the local corner bar.  If you've never been here before, don't mistake this a some old dive bar!  They opened in 2004 as a newly renovated tavern, so a cheerful and friendly environment awaits!  They always have great draft beers in the rotation (stuff you won't find at most bars in Fells Point, like Belgium style ales) to go along with their own "Mary's Heavenly Pale Ale".  The kitchen is loaded with good eats, from great bar food to casual diner options!  Cheesy Tots anyone?  Don't pass up this great place if your around Fells Point!

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