The Judge's Bench
Ellicott City, MD · Pub
- Address
- The Judge's Bench, 8385 Main St, Ellicott City, MD 21043
- Phone
- (410) 465-3497
- Website
- www.judgesbenchpub.com
- Status
- Closed · Opens 2 PM
The Judge's Bench is a restaurant located in Ellicott City, MD. It is one of 199 restaurants listed in Ellicott City. Its 4.4-star rating is above the Ellicott City city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.
Hours
| Saturday | 2 PM–2 AM |
Customer Reviews
"Atmosphere" gets five-stars, but only on the first Tuesday of the month, which is when they have the Jazz Jam [8-11pm]. I can't vouch for the rest of the month, but based on the Service standards here-- the Atmosphere's gotta be pretty Low-down. You place all food and drink orders a the bar, and they bring everything to your table. But that's where the Service Ends; you have to go fetch everything else [silverware, napkins, condiments, etc]. And when you're done with whatever you had, you have to buss your own table (ie. walk everything back to a collection bin at the back of the dining room). Re: the FOOD-- NEW MENU as of a few weeks ago! After shedding a tear 😢 for their having dropped the formerly-EXCELLENT Fish&Chips, I have to say it's pretty GREAT-- especially the Surf&Turf Sli
Been here a multiple times now. I am fascinated by anything old and a part of history. The choices of spirits here far exceeds any expectations (we are talking HUNDREDS of choices, no joke). The food is very good for bar food. I love the dimly lit atmosphere as well. I also have been investigating paranormal activities for decades, and I am drawn to this place 🤣 Highly recommended!
Look, if you're in the area on a weeknight, enjoy good drinks and low-key environment -- do yourself a favor and drop by. It has all of those things and more. The draft beer selection is unique and has "hard to finds". They market the whisky selection and it is, truly, expansive. Why aren't you here yet?
The food isn't something to run home about which is why I marked that down but it is a pub and a great one at that. Its got a massive selection of whiskey. So much in fact you can ask for "the book" its got pages of pages of whiskey some a couple hundred dollars a shot. Its well known for the crowd its a large and versatile crowd of people from the goths to the Nordic axe throwers across the street. They have two floors for the main bar and a third floor open on Fridays that has high end feel to it. Very nice and quiet relaxing atmosphere on the 3rd floor and a friendly and awesome crowd on the 1st and 2nd floors
Got wings and found a staple in them. Come back and get tenders and fries. 1 of the tenders was mini and the fries were cold and buffalo sauce was like watery tabasco. Stick to the drinks
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