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The Ale House Columbia: Restaurant Reviews

6480 Dobbin Center Way, Columbia, MD
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Ranked #9 of 147 restaurants in Columbia
Cuisines: American
Dining options: Reservations, Late Night
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Baltimore, Maryland
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34 reviews 34 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
76 helpful votes 76 helpful votes
“Excellent for beer, great for food.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2013

This is the Columbia edition of the Pratt Street Ale House in Baltimore. As such, they have the Oliver series of microbrews (brewed up in Baltimore) and a bunch of guest drafts as well. All of the Olivers are very tasty and they have a wide diversity of beer styles, not all IPAs and other heavy/hoppy beers (but their IPA is delicious!). The guests are an impressive selection as well, change a lot, and often contain one or two cask beers, which is great.

The food is excellent, especially the pretzel appetizer and the wings, which have a very unique sauce and taste. I will say that the portions can be a bit small (the filet tips are delicious but you don't get many and the french dip sandwich is very tasty but you get a small amount of meat, not even enough to totally fill the roll).

The place itself has two massive bars, some tall tables near them, and a lot of normal tables and booths. I've come to just drink a beer and I've come with my wife and very young son and never had a bad time. I recommend the Ale House without hesitation and am extremely happy to see it in Columbia!

  • Visited January 2013
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Savage, Maryland, United States
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Business get together”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

I checked out this place because one of our clients is part of the wait staff. JD told us our salon would have a good time and he made some menu suggestions. A week later we went and all sat at the comfy round booth of the bar where we could talk and see all the action. The pretzel appt. is the best!! Don't leave without tasting it. The crowd is a nice mix of age, race and gender. So happy Howard county has a No Smoke. Just wish smokers could not stand near entry way.

  • Visited January 2013
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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Baltimore, Maryland
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Nice Surprise”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

My husband and I happened upon the Ale House after shopping. It had only been open for a few weeks. We were seated right away. The wait staff was very nice and attentive. The craft beers were excellent the menu was interesting. Lots of tvs to watch games. The decor was simple and clean. I would describe it as a sort of upscale sports bar/restaurant. We plan to return.

  • Visited December 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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Columbia, Maryland
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33 reviews 33 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Great new escape from the Columbia chain restaurants!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2013

My husband and I love the Ale House great food, service, and craft beer list! For only being opened a few weeks they have really got their game down. The servers and bartenders are all great and provide great service. Everything we have tried on the menu has been very good as well. The pretzel is SO good! It is a must have if you have are throwing back a few pints or just a great snack. I also love the crispy chicken salad and the fish tacos.

  • Visited January 2013
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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Columbia, Maryland, United States
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“Great New Restaurant”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2013

What a pleasant surprise. The old Rocky Run is now The Ale House Columbia & totally redesigned inside & out. This place is a beer lover's delight. Numerous draft beers to satisfied any beer lover - the beer they brew & the beer from many other breweries. For the sports lover there are flat screen televisions almost everywhere that you look. As for seating there are comfortable booths, bar chairs & high top tables. The bartenders & barmaids address you by name & make you feel like a regular on your first visit. We have been there twice & thoroughly enjoyed the food - mussels, fish tacos & flat bread pizza. Looking forward to going back.

  • Visited December 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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