5 Spots for Drinks & a Relaxed Night Out Around Crofton

You don't always have to head into Annapolis or Baltimore for a night out. Crofton and nearby Gambrills have plenty of places where you can meet friends, plan a casual date night, grab dinner, or simply enjoy a drink after a busy week.

Here are five local spots to keep in mind the next time you're ready for a night out close to home.

1. Chesepiooc Real Ale Brewery 🍺

📍 2408 Crofton Boulevard, Crofton

Chesepiooc Real Ale Brewery is a truly local option, with a taproom offering both indoor and outdoor seating. Its current schedule also features visiting food trucks and events.

It's an easy choice when you're looking for a casual brewery evening without leaving Crofton.

2. Ashling Kitchen & Bar 🍸

📍 1286 Route 3 South, Crofton

For dinner and drinks in one stop, Ashling Kitchen & Bar | Catering & Events offers a full restaurant experience along with a specialty cocktail menu.

Ashling describes itself as a place centered around food, fun, music, and entertainment, with its Crofton restaurant serving as the home base for a catering team heavily involved in the music industry.

3. Frisco Crofton 🍻

📍 2406 Brandermill Boulevard, Gambrills

Frisco Crofton is Waugh Chapel and combines the feel of a bar, restaurant, and brewpub. Stop in for brunch on Sunday for a real treat!

The location regularly features brewery-focused events and currently offers brunch as well, making it useful for everything from an afternoon meetup to an evening out.

4. Molloy's Irish Pub ☘️

📍 1053 Route 3 North, Gambrills

If you're looking for a classic pub atmosphere, Molloy's Irish Pub & Restaurant is another nearby option.

The pub features sports on multiple TVs, Wednesday trivia, Thursday music bingo, and live music and DJs on weekends.

5. MaQuina Bar & Grill 🍹

📍 1641 MD-3, Crofton

MaQuina Bar & Grill gives you another option directly in Crofton when you're looking for a casual bar-and-grill setting.

It's an easy addition to a local date-night or drinks-with-friends list without having to travel far from home.

Enjoying Life Close to Home 🏡

One of the things I enjoy about the Crofton area is having so much within a short distance—from local restaurants and breweries to shopping, community events and parks.

Finding the right place to live isn't only about the house itself. It's also about enjoying the community waiting outside your front door.

Heather Taylor, REALTOR®

REMAX ONE

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