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The Alehouse Columbia, Columbia, MD

The Alehouse Columbia

4.6
4.6
1307 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
  • 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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, Burgers
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (443) 546-3640
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighbourhood
    Columbia
  • Cross Street
    Interstate 175
  • Parking details
    We offer complimentary valet parking every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday after 5pm.
  • Entertainment
    Live music every Friday night in the bar after 9pm.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,307 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore / Maryland

    Lively

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Great for brunch

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Alehouse Columbia offers a bustling atmosphere with a welcoming brunch and lunch crowd. Patrons rave about "great food," including mac and cheese with jalapenos and chicken pasta. Despite mixed service experiences, the restaurant impresses with its "superb" staff and "relaxed atmosphere." Advance reservations are recommended for a seamless experience.

1,307 Reviews
  1. Barbara

    Baltimore

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Nancy

    VIP

    Baltimore

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. Kristin

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 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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  4. Michael

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 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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  5. Josh

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 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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  6. Genny

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 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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  7. Winifred

    VIP

    Washington DC

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 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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  8. Earl

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 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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  9. Laura

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 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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  10. Robert

    VIP

    Baltimore

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    lots of laughter made it really enjoyable! food was basic and good.

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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 4.6 stars by 1307 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Alehouse Columbia

6480 Dobbin Center Way, Columbia, MD 21045

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Interstate 175
  • Neighbourhood
    Columbia
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer complimentary valet parking every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday after 5pm.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live music every Friday night in the bar after 9pm.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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