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The Alehouse Columbia, Columbia, MD

The Alehouse Columbia

4.5
4.5
1308 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:30
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Join us for dinner, then stay for drinks and live entertainment in our indoor bars or on our spacious back patio. Watch your favorite teams on our 50+ big screens, host a party in one of our private rooms or just relax with a cocktail under the stars. At The Ale House Columbia, you'll find great food, expertly-crafted drinks and Howard County's best nightlife.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, Burgers
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer complimentary valet parking every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday after 5pm.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout

What 1,308 people are saying

The Alehouse Columbia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Lively

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Child-friendly

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Healthy

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Alehouse Columbia offers a "cozy pub atmosphere" with consistently good food, "great service," and a variety of menu options, including a "solid brunch." It's a "go-to spot" for locals, featuring excellent beer selections and a welcoming vibe. Reservations are recommended, especially for busy brunch times.

1,308 Reviews
  1. Sabina

    Baltimore16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We had such a great time last month when we had a girls night that we decided to make it our meeting spot here. However, tonight was not the case, the gentleman that was taking care of us was rude and really rarely paid attention to us. We felt like we were not welcome there or we were an inconvenience to him.

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  2. Barbara

    Baltimore24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very busy brunch crowd today. Service was great. Good menu for both brunch and the usual.

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  3. Nancy VIP

    Baltimore23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch. Food was great. Not crowded at 2pm. Service was quick

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  4. Kristin

    Baltimore7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I love the mac and cheese with jalapenos! Great food!

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  5. Michael

    Baltimore2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We got a reservation for Valentines evening and I’ll admit that all restaurants were booked. We were seated in seats with no backs near the bar. Probably half of the seating in the restaurant was this style. We would have preferred backs on the seats but it was what it was and we weren’t expecting 4star comfort at an ale house. Food was good and as we expected. Service however left a lot to be desired. Perhaps they were understaffed or maybe our server really didn’t want to be there that evening. We found ourselves often waiting for our waiter who, btw, spilled my beer as he sat it down on the table and didn’t come back to clean up the spill. I’d probably give the restaurant another shot as the food and drink were good. I just hope we’re there when finding a good table and service are such a premium.

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  6. Josh VIP

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious! Just what we were looking for after a road trip. Our server Nate was great and so knowledgeable about the menu. We will definitely be back, probably frequently.

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  7. Genny

    Baltimore4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Making advance reservations worked great and front staff sat us right away. Our waitress was exceptional, knew the menu, hospitable and helpful throughout. Drink and rest of the group's food was tasty. I selected the Mediterranean chicken bowl and chicken and chickpeas were over cooked and tasteless. I recalled in the past that this dish delicious so was very disappointed with this go around. The HH drink and appetizer special are good price for what you get. We will come back, but I will be more discerning with what entree I select.

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  8. Winifred VIP

    Washington DC35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Love the drink selection! Food was very good! Hot Chicken Old Bay sandwich could have used more Old Bay! Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup was awesome! Chicken Pasta dish was exceptional. It was nice to find a Corn Dog on the kids menu!! It was very busy, so I cut him some slack, but our waiter was not very attentive! Forgot to bring my drink order!!

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  9. Earl

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience as always. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her birthday celebration at this establishment. We frequent the Alehouse quite a bit and always pleased with service.

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  10. Laura VIP

    Philadelphia22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meeting with friends from Virginia went very well. We enjoyed our two-hour lunch. The food was great, the atmosphere was relaxed, and the service was superb. Abby was fabulous. Thanks for a great experience. We will be back for our next semi-annual lunch. Laura Thompson

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FAQs

The Alehouse Columbia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (443) 546-3640.

The Alehouse Columbia is rated 4.5 stars by 1308 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:30
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for The Alehouse Columbia

6480 Dobbin Center Way, Columbia, MD 21045

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, Burgers
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer complimentary valet parking every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday after 5pm.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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